An Evening of Truth, Tragedy, & Legacy Coming to a Venue Near You

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An Evening of Truth, Tragedy, & Legacy Coming to a Venue Near You ☆

Shadows Over Clear Lake

The Tragic Tale of the 1959 Winter Dance Party

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Shadows Over Clear Lake

An Evening of Truth, Tragedy, & Legacy

*For all autograph copies:

Please list the name to autograph the book to and address in the notes of Venmo or email to: tommy@tommycanale.com

VENMO-Autograph Copies |Hardcover ($30.25) incl. s&h
““Tommy Canale’s Shadows Over Clear Lake presentation is a riveting, deeply informative journey. A natural storyteller, he brings Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper to life—sharing their backgrounds, their road to the Winter Dance Party tour, and the tragic moments that followed. His captivating style makes history feel immediate, personal, and profoundly human.””
— Pete Potts, Director of Marketing, Surf Ballroom & Museum

This book explores the 1959 Winter Dance Party, the Surf Ballroom, and the impact of that fateful flight. It shares stories from witnesses and reflects on the profound impact loss of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & The Big Bopper felt by the teenage generation , whose legacy endures 65 years later.

2026 Tour Dates

  • Shadows Over Clear Lake: The Tragic Tale of the 1959 Winter Dance Party

    Italian American Club

    2333 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV

    Wednesday, March 11th

    Time: 730pm

    Tickets $25