Buddy Weaver Music Podcast

ENCORE: Released in March 1962 for dancer's home practice.  While only twenty calls are used (the basic of MWSD at the time), they are put together in challenging combinations.  Marshall Flippo's presentation is excellent and shows how he had evolved as a caller from his previous album. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Ken Bower is one of the most iconic callers in modern western square dancing.  As popular and sought after today as he was fifty-five years ago.  This was a studio recorded collection of singing calls, some originally done by him and some by his friends. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Here is the second part of the Bob Fisk dance from 1961.  Please listen to part one in last weeks episode. The dancing is fast, the calling exuberant, and there were fewer calls used as compared to square dancing today.  Here is a good example of great dancing with 50 calls or less. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode features probably one of the most popular callers from the sixties through the eighties - BOB FISK.  Previously featured in this podcast.  Bob was a recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, here he is calling a dance in 1961. The dancing is fast, the calling exuberant, and there were fewer calls used as compared to square dancing today.  Here is a good example of great dancing with 50 calls or less. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Recorded live in San Diego over the summer of 2024.  Caller is Buddy Weaver SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 25 hour long entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer.  It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program. Buddy shares his years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing.  It is certainly timely as we discuss the Proposal. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode is an encore featuring Blue Star Records 1001, the first long-play album featuring Marshall Flippo. Released in June 1961 and an excellent representation of the square dance music, calls, and style of the time.  For today's dancer, you may notice there are none of the "Ocean Wave" calls that are so popular today.  The pace of dancing is a bit quicker and is true "wind-in-your-face" dancing.  Marshall Flippo was the master of moving dancers smoothly from call to call. Read more about Marshall Flippo here Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST  

Previously released in May 2024, the complete episode is re-released making it easier for listeners to find. American Square Dance publishes the companion lesson plan for this audio presentation.  Become a subscriber at americansquaredance.com Buddy Weaver presents five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing.

Here is part two of the live Plus dance called by Jerry Jestin in 2017.  If you haven' t heard part one - stop - go back and listen to last weeks episode. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Jerry Jestin, one of the most innovative callers when it came to choreography and presentation, is featured.  Jerry who started calling as a youth in his native Canada went on to travel the world as a professional caller.  He recorded many hits on many labels and was a true pioneer in the square and round dance activity in Yuma, Arizona.  Calling while his wife, Janice taught clogging, they built a very successful winter program from 1984 to 2018, when they retired. This episode has Jerry Jestin calling the Plus program. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing.  The introductory list was called the 50 Basics with the next list called Extended 75 Basics, which represented club level dancing.   In addition to these lists were calls that were newly created and experiencing some dancer popularity.  They were referred to as "experimental calls".  This album includes the experimental calls from 1972. This was the second year experimental calls were featured in an album by Sets In Order.   MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood Featured callers are: Ken Bower Jerry Helt John Hendron Bruce Johnson Johnny LeClair Dick Houlton Ron Schneider Gary Shoemake Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing.  The introductory list was called the 50 Basics with the next list called Extended 75 Basics.  These 75 calls were what represented an average club dance in 1972 and would be the forerunner of the original CALLERLAB Mainstream Program. This was the third consecutive year these lists were featured in an album by Sets In Order.  All this was developed under the direction of owner/publisher - Bob Osgood, who is also the MC on this album. Featured callers are: Al Brownlee Johnny Davidson Bob Dubree C.O. Guest Arnie Kronenberger Bob Page Chris Vear Wayne West Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing.  The introductory list was called the 50 Basics - featured on this Sets In Order album for the third year.  At the time of this recording, these lists were accepted throughout the square dance world and in fact, are the forerunner of todays CALLERLAB Basics program. MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are: Don Armstrong Bob Dawson Marshall Flippo Melton Luttrell Jim Mayo Earle Park Wally Schultz Bob Van Antwerp Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 25 hour long entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer.  It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing. This recording is from a 2/3 Way Dance held for students learning SSD.  Not every call in the program is used. Caller is Buddy Weaver Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Arnie Kronenberger, one of the more recognized names on the travel calling circuit in the 1950s and 1960s.  A CALLERLAB founding father, he recorded many singles and albums.  Here is one from the Sets In Order Record label where he is recorded calling for his club in Los Angeles, called the Rinky Dinks. Presented with permission of the Bob Osgood family. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in October 1976 as Blue Star 1035.  This album features ten singing calls which includes Flippo's 100th release.  The Merelene Singers are on backup on every song. Read more about Marshall Flippo here Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST  

The second of two parts featuring the Blue Star Music dance held in Los Angeles, October 2019. The following callers and songs are featured: Ken Bower - "Blue Stone Rag" (hoedown) on Blue Star 526 Ken Bower - "Marry You" on Blue Star 2581 Andy Allemao - "Michi Hoedown" (hoedown) on Blue Star 569 Andy Allemao - "Summertime" on Blue Star 2463 Buddy Weaver - "All I Want To Do Hoedown" on Blue Star 583 Buddy Weaver - "Let Me Sing" (future release) All Staff - "Let The Good Times Roll" on Blue Star 2563 Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Recorded in October 2019 in Los Angeles, here are five square dance callers who are the Blue Star Music Staff Recording Artists. Featured callers and songs are: All Staff - "Beautiful Sunday" on Blue Star 2553 All Staff - "Gen X" (hoedown) on Blue Star 513 Mike Hogan - "Make A Wish" (hoedown) on Blue Star 567 Mike Hogan - "Road Less Travelled" on Blue Star 2625 Eric Henerlau - "Outtasight" (hoedown) on Blue Star 573 Eric Henerlau - "Route Sixty-Six" on Blue Star 2609 Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Here is part two of the dance recorded in the Bay Area of California around 1960 and highlights the enthusiasm of Lee Helsel.  Part one was in the episode from last week. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Lee Helsel one of the more recognized names on the travel calling circuit in the 1950s and 1960s.  He maintained a strong home program in Sacramento, California, held down a full-time job for the State of California and flew out almost every weekend for festivals and conventions.  He kept this pac until his retirement in 1980. This dance was recorded in the Bay Area of California around 1960 and highlights the enthusiasm of Lee Helsel. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know.  Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them.  This album represents the entry level 50 calls plus twenty-five "EXTENDED BASICS" along with EXPERIMENTAL CALLS.  These were calls that were trying to become part of everyday square dancing. MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are: Marshall Flippo Ed Gilmore Lee Helsel Earl Johnston Arnie Kronenberger Jack Livingston Beryl Main Dave Taylor Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know.  Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them.  This album represents the entry level 50 calls plus twenty-five "EXTENDED BASICS". This is the first time a Japanese caller is featured on any recording. MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are: Jerry Haag Jerry Helt Bruce Johnson Jon Jones Frank Lane Jim Mayo Tac Ozaki Bob Van Antwerp Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know.  Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them.  This album represents the entry level of square dancing as proposed by "Sets" and included fifty "BASIC" or fundamental calls. Caller featured are: Al Brundage Curley Custer Johnny LeClair Dick Leger Joe Lewis Jack Murtha Bob Page Bob Ruff Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Buddy Weaver is a caller committed to introducing modern square dancing to the general public so they may experience the excitement and social physicality of it all.  Here now are five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing. Each of the five singing calls include a teaching narration, they introduce the fundamentals in sequence from the first through the fifth singing call. American Square Dance publication (americansquaredance.com) will have a downloadable pdf guide for the dances. Buddy Weaver is copyright owner of all music and tracks.  Permission is granted for non-modified, home use to introduce your non-dancing friends to our activity.   If you are enjoying this production, please make a contribution. MAKE A DONATION

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in March 1976 as Blue Star 1034.  This album features patter calling using the "Mainstream Plus Calls" from 1976. Read more about Marshall Flippo here Please help to keep this podcast meet it's production cost by making a contribution. MAKE A DONATION

If you haven't listened to part one, featured on April 28, 2024, stop - go back and listen - then we'll join this dance in progress. Ron Schneider calling in 1960 Please help to keep this podcast meet it's production cost by making a contribution. MAKE A DONATION

Ron Schneider was a popular caller in the middle to eastern part of the US, starting in the sixties and through the eighties.  He started calling the old time squares as a boy in Ohio, later graduating to modern western square dancing.  By 1960, he had become a much sought after caller and his name spread through his recordings on the Grenn Record label.  Ron was known for calling challenging material.   This dance was recorded in 1960 in Massachusetts.   Please help to keep this podcast meet it's production cost by making a contribution. MAKE A DONATION

The second long-play album produced by Merl Olds, owner of Hi Hat Records in collaboration with CBS  to promote square dancing, here is an album of easy dances.  Although one or two calls are no longer used in beginner dances, the overall recording is ideal for beginners and an excellent resource for SSD dancers/callers. Music is by Hi Hat Records.  Calling is by Lee Schmidt, who has been featured in the BWM podcast before.  He was an excellent caller and singer who limited his travels to the western states, where he was greatly sought after.   From the Gloria Schmidt collection. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 12-14 entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer.  It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing. Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode: Dan Sahstrom calling "What You Do To Me" on Hi Hat 5268 Buddy Weaver and Ken Bower calling "Come To Me" on Hi Hat 5366 Ken Bower calling "Greater" on Blue Star 2643 Jerry Junck calling "Heart Of Mine" on Hi Hat 5367 Buddy Weaver calling "Neon Moon" on Blue Star 2642 Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION  

SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 12-14 entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer.  It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing. Far and away the most popular downloads on this podcast, todays SSD live dance was recorded in March 2024 featuring Buddy Weaver calling and music from the buddyweavermusic.com catalog. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION

ENCORE Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance.  The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators. A true audio snapshot of history. In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances: Phil Beggs - "Forward Three" Jim Munyon - "The Old Pine Tree" Jack Hoheisal - "Forward Six And Fall Back Eight" Jim Williamson - "Around And Through" Fenton "Jonesy" Jones - "There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight" Ed Gilmore - "Bird In The Cage" Paul Pierce - "Coming Round The Mountain" Thanks to Don Ward from California for his help on this episode.  Don and his wife, Shirley danced at the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee on July 13, 1950 Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION

In 1970 the direction and tone of Modern Western Square Dancing was set by the "Square Dancing - Sets In Order" magazine operation.  Under the direction of Bob Osgood, this organization brought together leadership from across North American and developed educational resources, institutes for dancers and callers, and a monthly publication that reached thousands of readers. The tiers or levels of square dancing was developed by Sets In Order for the interests of the hobby dancer as well as the dance enthusiast.  To promote these levels of dancing, SIO produced two long-play recordings featuring the "big names" of square dancing.  Here now is the gold album for the hobby dancer. Callers on the album are: Bruce Johnson Joe Lewis Ed Gilmore Frank Lane Arnie Kronenberger Bob Van Antwerp Lee Helsel Jerry Helt Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

In 1970 the direction and tone of Modern Western Square Dancing was set by the "Square Dancing - Sets In Order" magazine operation.  Under the direction of Bob Osgood, this organization brought together leadership from across North American and developed educational resources, institutes for dancers and callers, and a monthly publication that reached thousands of readers. The tiers or levels of square dancing was developed by Sets In Order for the interests of the hobby dancer as well as the dance enthusiast.  To promote these levels of dancing, SIO produced two long-play recordings featuring the "big names" of square dancing.  Here now is the red album for the dancing enthusiast (more calls to remember). Callers on the album are: Earl Johnston Bill Ball Johnny LeClair Dave Taylor Bob Page Marshall Flippo Wally Shultz Al Brundage Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode we feature a vintage MacGregor Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in February 1961.  Jerry has been featured in this podcast series on a number of Blue Star albums (he joined the Blue Star label subsequent to his MacGregor days). This album is a compilation of his singles released on MacGregor.  A nice feature of a very young Jerry Helt, his calling talent and humor. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

One of the most recognized names in Modern Western Square Dancing today is that of Wade Driver.  Wade has been calling since the early sixties and by the seventies was a full-time traveling caller featured at festivals around the world. Wade started Rhythm Records in the seventies, a major square dance record label which changed the musical style of square dancing in a big way.  His musical influences left an indelible impression on square dancing and square dance calling, for which Wade was recognized with a CALLERLAB Milestone Award. Read more about Wade Driver - https://callerlab.org/download/wade-driver-milestone-award/?wpdmdl=3694&refresh=65e5d178d00601709560184 Here is a Rhythm Records long-play album featuring Wade Driver. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Dave Taylor.  Released in May 1976 as Blue Star 1033.  Dave had recorded a total of three albums for the Blue Star label; this was his last. Dave was an incredible caller who brought square dancing to the international stage, through his many calling tours and the creation of the World Square Dance Convention.  He was one of the founding fathers of CALLERLAB. Read more about Dave Taylor here Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION

This podcast advocates for the - SSD or Social Square Dancing program.  A great way to join in square dancing where classes take about 24 hours or 12-14 weeks. Today's episode features Buddy Weaver calling an SSD dance in Los Angeles, California in January 2024.  This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION

The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. This is the fourth album produced for subscribers and features the callers who were staff of the Asilomar Square Dance Vacations (also sponored by Sets In Order) Caller featured are: Marshall Flippo Lee Helsel Bruce Johnson Earl Johnston Arnie Kronenberger Frank Lane Bob Page Bob Van Antwerp  Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

ENCORE Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance.  The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators. A true audio snapshot of history. In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances: Bill Moony - "You Call Everybody Darling" Roy Close - "Arkansas Star" Ralph Maxhimer - "Texas Star" (rare recording) Joel and Ray Orme - "Pistol Packin' Mama" Mildred Blakey - "Cowboy Loop" Bruce Johnson - "Insides Arch, Outsides Under" Cal Golden - "Make An Arch" Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION

Produced by Merl Olds, owner of Hi Hat Records for use by CBS  to promote square dancing, here is an album of easy dances.  Although one or two calls are no longer used in beginner dances, the overall recording is ideal for beginners and an excellent resource for SSD dancers/callers. Music is by Hi Hat Records.  Calling is by Lee Schmidt, who has been featured in the BWM podcast before.  He was an excellent caller and singer who limited his travels to the western states, where he was greatly sought after.   From the Gloria Schmidt collection. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Ken Bower has been featured in other BWM podcast episodes.  As popular today as ever, this dance was recorded live in Michigan in 1972.  It is an incomplete dance but captures the energy of one of the most iconic callers in Modern Western Square Dancing. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in April 1976 as Blue Star 1032.  It was the American Bi-Centennial and there was lots of interest in everything 1776.  This album of Quadrilles, was an homage to the cotillion dances from that time. Buddy Weaver provides instructions prior to each of the five Quadrilles. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs.  Every contribution helps and is appreciated. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

A FIRST FOR ANY DANCE RECORDING. Here is a "halfway dance" for SSD dancers/students.  Recorded in December 2023.  Caller Buddy Weaver at the Wranglers Square Dance Club in Poway, California. For dancers who don't have a caller for their SSD dances and for callers learning more about SSD.  This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

WELCOME TO SEASON SIX The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. In 1967, Sets In Order produced an album of Canadian callers to commemorate Canada's Centennial.  Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the album that commemorates the 18th Anniversary of Sets In Order Magazine.   Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

ENCORE PRESENTATION "When dancing first started, a large white cloud rose up over Santa Monica."   The episode talks about where that cloud came from and so much more as we present part three in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee. You will also hear one of the only known recordings of Dr. Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw calling a dance live.  "Pappy" is credited with the resurgence of square dancing.  He was an educator, author, and entrepreneur who made the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing possible. In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances: Lloyd Shaw - "Split The Ring" Marjorie Stout - "Sisters Form A Ring" Bob Osgood - "Rip 'n Snort" Del Holley - "Spinning Wheel" Van Vanderwalker - "Sashay Partners All" Carl Myles - "Star By The Right" Please help to keep this podcast meet it's production cost by making a contribution. MAKE A DONATION

Here is part two of the live dance recording of Al Brundage.  Part one was featured in last week's episode. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Few callers have been as popular and active for as many years as Al Brundage.  He started calling in 1933 and continued to end of the century.  A remarkable figure who recognized the growing popularity of Modern Western Square Dancing and introduced it to New England.  His exciting calling style grew a huge following in the Eastern States.  A full-time traveling caller, a pioneer in caller education, a recording artist, and a founding member of CALLERLAB. Here is a live dance from 1961. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Here is part two of the live dance recording of Jerry Schatzer from 1982.  Part one is the feature of last week's episode. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

A star that burned bright but brief was that of Jerry Schatzer.  In the seventies, Jerry began a national travel calling career that saw him quickly become one of the most popular callers in the country.  Featured at festivals, weeks and weekends, recordings, Jerry Schatzer was well-known up to his passing in in 1986. Here is a live dance recording from the George Knox collection.  From 1982 in Northern California. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing.   Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers.  Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing. In 1967, Sets In Order produced the third in an annual series of long play album as a premium for subscribers.  Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the album that commemorates the 18th Anniversary of Sets In Order Magazine.   Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

Ken Bower is one of the most iconic callers in modern western square dancing.  As popular and sought after today as he was fifty-five years ago.  This was a studio recorded collection of singing calls, some originally done by him and some by his friends. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST