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Sawbuck Band


Ohio Square Dancing

Retirement

Sawbuck Band will be retiring after our final dance at Ole' Zims on March 23rd 2024. We've all been doing this for more years than we care to admit. While playing is still fun, set up - tear down - and moving equipment is getting tougher to do. A BIG THANK YOU to all the area folks and friends that have come out for a fun square dance time at Zims and to hear us play over the years. Yes, we will miss you too! ~John, Zach, Jerry and Bernie



Square Dancing

Sawbuck Band is the premier square dance band in the NW Ohio area. We have been performing in the area for 30+ years keeping the tradition of square dancing alive. We are proud to say it is alive and well.

We are the exclusive band for the 'Ole Zims Wagon Shed square dances. The style of square dances we call have been described as Blue Collar Square Dancing. No advanced lessons are needed. If you can learn an Alemand Left (which we can quickly walk you through before starting), you are good to go!

We look forward to seeing you at one of our dances!

2024 Schedule


All Square dances we play are at Ole' Zims Wagon Shed, 1375 State Route 590, Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431.
Dances are BYOB - pop and snacks included. Advance ticket sales only - $16/head. Seating is limited and most dances sell out.
Call Ole' Zims at 419.665.2577 to order your tickets.

Date Location Details Time
January 12 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight
January 26 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight
February 2 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight
February 10 Private party ~ ~
February 23 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight
March 8 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight
March 23 Ole' Zims Square Dance 8-12midnight

2025 Schedule


Date Location Details Time
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Square Dance Videos


Square dance at The Vue Banquet Center - Bellevue, Ohio.

Square dance at the NODPA Banquet - Mansfield, Ohio.

Meet the Band


Bernie Blechinger
Bernie Blechinger

Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals

Bernie joined the group in 2001. He has many years of stage experience including touring with a Top 40 band. Bernie plays lead guitar on several songs and also calls square dances.

John Lucas
John Lucas

Bass / Vocals

John started with the band in 1990. In 2001 he left to pursue other ventures for a time rejoining the band in 2003. In addition to singing lead on several songs, John also calls a few square dances. John has been playing in local bands since the late 1970's. He even did a multi-state tour on the road for a time.

Zack Flagg
Zack Flagg

Drums

Zack has been playing with the band since 2005. Zack worked hard to learn his craft and quickly become an accomplished drummer. His musical interest was started by his father, Kevin, who was the leader of the band for many years.

Jerry Wittman
Jerry Wittman

Guitar / Vocals

Jerry has been a good friend of the band for more years than we'd care to mention. He has been called one of best darned square dance callers in the area! In the past he would fill in when we needed a helping hand. Jerry has now become a permanent part of the band and we're glad to have him!

Testimonial / Breaktime Line Dancing at Ole' Zims


Dear Sawbuck Band,
Thanks for your fine music for our dancing and enjoyment at the St. Mary 150th celebration at Ole Zims September 13th. I had the tough job of collecting compliments and am happy to pass them on. The interest and enthusiasm of the youth was delightful and my 89 yr old square dance partner was thrilled! Again, Many thanks!

Fr. Ted Miller, pastor, St Mary's Catholic Church, Helena, Ohio

About / Contact Us


Sawbuck Band promo photo

Sawbuck Band is based in the Gibsonburg, Woodville, Helena, Oak Harbor, Ohio area. The band has been performing for over 30 years. From the mid-1980's till about 2002, we went by the name Buck Naked Band. We perform all the square dances at Ole' Zims Wagon Shed - an area tradition for many generations. The majority of our playing time is geared toward square dancing with only a few cover tunes thrown in between sets. Please keep this in mind if you are contacting us for an event.

We no longer take bookings for weddings or free charity fundraisers.
We do not take bookings during the summer.

Booking Information:
John Lucas
419-341-0039
john@sawbuckband.com