by Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull
published in the Branson Courier: Feb 22, 2009
Who could have known back in 1959 that when the Mabe family started performing their country music variety show called the “Baldknobbers,” in a small 50 seat basement room in the Branson Community Center, the show would still be going 50 years later? Who would have thought that not only would the Baldknobbers be around 50 years later, but that that there would be another 99 or so shows of every type and description also entertaining millions of Branson guests?
If, in 1959, someone had said, “50 years from now people will be coming from all over the world to see live music shows in Branson” they would have been laughed at. Well, no one’s laughing now.
Oh sure, the millions of visitors coming to Branson come to see more than shows. They come to see the natural wonder of the Ozark Mountains, play or fish in one of our three lakes, go to Silver Dollar City to one of Branson’s many other attractions, shop or participate in the myriad of activities and things there is to see and do in and around Branson. But, let there be no doubt about it, the very heart beat of Branson’s entertainment heart started with the first beat of music from the Baldknobbers show 50 years ago.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Branson Heats Up With 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show
Branson, MO – (Monday, February 2, 2009) – 2009 in Branson, Missouri, dubbed “the live music show capital of the world”, promises to be a banner year packed with a variety of celebrations by shows, attractions, and others, marking historic anniversary dates. The biggest of which is 50 years of live music shows. And kicking that off on Monday, February 9, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Jim Stafford Theatre is Branson’s 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show!
If you’re looking for a chance to escape the winter blues, and finding yourself cooped up with cabin fever, getaway to Branson for the 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show! This upcoming Monday the Jim Stafford Theatre will be rockin’ with entertainers and you’re invited to join the fun. Tickets for Branson’s 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Jim Stafford Theatre directly at 417-335-8080.
Audience members will enjoy a sample from a wide variety of Branson shows in this jam-packed, star-studded event. Featured shows this year include Jim Stafford, Legends in Concert, Roy Rogers, Jr. and The High Riders, Baldknobbers, Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience, Riders of the Circle B, Hamner Barber Variety Show, New's Country, Grand Jubilee, Magnificent Variety Show, Comedy Jamboree, Cassandre’ The Voice Of An Angel, Keith "Red" Allen, 50's At The Hop, and Red Hot & Blue. Emceeing The Big Show again this year will be Branson favorite and member of the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show, Bob Leftridge.
“From 1959 to today Branson shows have helped keep the heartbeat of tourism strong and vibrant for our visitors. With over 100 shows, we offer a wide variety of musical styles, performance art, and family fun that everyone can enjoy. The Hot Winter Fun Big Show is a perfect way to take a peek at the diversity of our shows. It is also a popular annual event for our community members as well as our visitors,” says Jeannie Horton, President of The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers and Operations Manager for Legends In Concert. “Another great thing about this show is that all of the money raised goes to help market the Branson area.”
All of the entertainers donate their performances while many volunteers and local businesses help produce and market the show. Some of those include producer Jeannie Horton, the staff of the Jim Stafford Theatre, the Springfield NewsLeader, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber & CVB, and many other area businesses. The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (The Branson Show League) sponsors the annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show.
For tickets to the 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show call 417-335-8080 today. Tickets are $30 plus tax and service charge for adults, $ 9.95 plus tax and service charge for children ages 7 through 12, and $ 3.37 plus tax and service charge for children 6 years old and under using a seat.
For more information about The Branson Show League visit ShowsInBranson.com. For more information about the season of Hot Winter Fun or the Branson/Lakes Area call 1-800-Branson.
Media Contacts:
Cindy Merry, 417-739-4925, tomerrys@interlinc.net
Joseph Cook jcook@orbtheatre.com 417-239-1333 ext 2410
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Music Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications among the shows as well as throughout the Branson community.
If you’re looking for a chance to escape the winter blues, and finding yourself cooped up with cabin fever, getaway to Branson for the 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show! This upcoming Monday the Jim Stafford Theatre will be rockin’ with entertainers and you’re invited to join the fun. Tickets for Branson’s 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Jim Stafford Theatre directly at 417-335-8080.
Audience members will enjoy a sample from a wide variety of Branson shows in this jam-packed, star-studded event. Featured shows this year include Jim Stafford, Legends in Concert, Roy Rogers, Jr. and The High Riders, Baldknobbers, Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience, Riders of the Circle B, Hamner Barber Variety Show, New's Country, Grand Jubilee, Magnificent Variety Show, Comedy Jamboree, Cassandre’ The Voice Of An Angel, Keith "Red" Allen, 50's At The Hop, and Red Hot & Blue. Emceeing The Big Show again this year will be Branson favorite and member of the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show, Bob Leftridge.
“From 1959 to today Branson shows have helped keep the heartbeat of tourism strong and vibrant for our visitors. With over 100 shows, we offer a wide variety of musical styles, performance art, and family fun that everyone can enjoy. The Hot Winter Fun Big Show is a perfect way to take a peek at the diversity of our shows. It is also a popular annual event for our community members as well as our visitors,” says Jeannie Horton, President of The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers and Operations Manager for Legends In Concert. “Another great thing about this show is that all of the money raised goes to help market the Branson area.”
All of the entertainers donate their performances while many volunteers and local businesses help produce and market the show. Some of those include producer Jeannie Horton, the staff of the Jim Stafford Theatre, the Springfield NewsLeader, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber & CVB, and many other area businesses. The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (The Branson Show League) sponsors the annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show.
For tickets to the 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show call 417-335-8080 today. Tickets are $30 plus tax and service charge for adults, $ 9.95 plus tax and service charge for children ages 7 through 12, and $ 3.37 plus tax and service charge for children 6 years old and under using a seat.
For more information about The Branson Show League visit ShowsInBranson.com. For more information about the season of Hot Winter Fun or the Branson/Lakes Area call 1-800-Branson.
Media Contacts:
Cindy Merry, 417-739-4925, tomerrys@interlinc.net
Joseph Cook jcook@orbtheatre.com 417-239-1333 ext 2410
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Music Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications among the shows as well as throughout the Branson community.
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