The Rave Ons are a high-energy Buddy Holly and the Crickets tribute made up of cast members from the national tour of the hit musical BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story. It is TSE Entertainment’s recommended Buddy Holly tribute, led by Todd Meredith, who has starred as Buddy Holly in seventeen separate productions of the musical, with the authentic upright-bass rockabilly sound of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
Bandleader Todd Meredith has performed as Buddy Holly in seventeen separate productions of the stage musical and in tribute concerts for years. The Rave Ons are built from cast members of the show’s national tour, which means this is not a hobby band but a company of professional performers who have lived inside this music night after night.
The band recreates the authentic rockabilly sound of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, upright bass and all, with a repertoire of more than 150 early rock and roll tunes. The attention to period detail is what longtime fans notice first and what makes the show feel like the real era rather than a costume act.
Because the players come from a touring theatrical production, the show carries a level of polish and pacing suited to performing arts centers, concert series, and cruise lines. It is a sit-and-enjoy concert experience as much as a dance party, which gives presenters real flexibility.
The Rave Ons produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows, including That’ll Be the Day, plus a broader 50s and 60s rock and roll revue. A single relationship can cover several programming needs across a season.
The Rave Ons have delighted audiences across the country and at sea.
“that special magic for the moment is truly respected” — Brian Demeritt, VFW event, Corning, NY
They have played Norwegian and Holland America cruise lines, BB King’s Blues Club in New York City, casinos such as the El Dorado in Reno, and theaters and civic centers from coast to coast, including a performance in Buddy Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Audiences point to the energy and exuberance of the show as what sets it apart.
The act can be programmed to fit your venue and audience:
Buddy Holly was one of the true pioneers of rock and roll. In a career that lasted barely three years before his death in the 1959 plane crash remembered as the day the music died, the Lubbock, Texas native wrote, performed, and played on his own records at a time when few artists did. His hits, from That’ll Be the Day to Peggy Sue and Everyday, and his iconic thick-rimmed glasses, shaped everyone who followed, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in its inaugural class.
The Rave Ons carry that legacy with unusual authority. Formed from cast members of the national tour of BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story and led by Todd Meredith, the New York-based band has played together all over the country, joined by Bill Morey on upright bass, Joe Cosmo Cogen on drums, and a rotating cast of seasoned players. They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a wider 50s and 60s revue.
For a presenter, The Rave Ons offer a theater-quality, authentic Buddy Holly concert from performers who know the material from the inside. It is a flexible, road-tested package that suits performing arts centers, concert series, and cruise lines alike.
While this is our top Buddy Holly Tribute tribute act, TSE Entertainment works with a range of high-quality Buddy Holly Tribute tributes nationwide.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success.
We have booked hundreds of tribute acts nationwide, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Rave Ons is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on date, location, routing, and which show format you choose. The Rave Ons tour nationally from New York and are experienced with cruise-line engagements. Contact TSE Entertainment for a quote and current availability, and we will manage the details from first inquiry through contract.
Yes. The Rave Ons is TSE’s featured Buddy Holly tribute, a focused and theatrically authentic Buddy Holly and the Crickets concert. Not Fade Away remains available as a bookable alternate for buyers who want a high-energy multi-legend revue.
The band is made up of cast members from the national tour of the musical BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story, and bandleader Todd Meredith has played Buddy Holly in seventeen separate productions.
The set features Buddy Holly and Crickets classics such as That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, and Rave On, with a deep catalog of early rock and roll available for longer concerts.
It is a strong fit for performing arts centers, theaters, concert series, cruise lines, and casinos, as well as nostalgia programming and private events.
The Rave Ons are based in New York and tour nationally, with experience performing on major cruise lines. Contact TSE for routing and availability.
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