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Tony Rankin Member Posts: 566 |
posted 02 May 2000 01:55 PM
I am headed to the Branson area in about two weeks for my annual bass fishing and music trek. I hope to go see Tom Brumley again and was wondering if anyone can recommend some other good shows with steel guitar (of course). I'll be there from May 14th through the 26th. Thanks for any advice. |
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Bill Myrick Member Posts: 1007 |
posted 02 May 2000 05:25 PM
Tony-- I'm 99% sure these dates are right but at The Grand Palace Charlie Pride will be there the 10th, 17th and 25th--of May. Go see his steel player, Ronnie Miller. Also, Mel Tillis show has Terry Bethel playing steel. You may also want to e-mail Keith Hilton who lives there for some further info KLHilton@ aol.com have fun -- Bill Myrick |
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dblnk unregistered Posts: 1007 |
posted 03 May 2000 05:11 PM
You might also check out the "Down Home Country" show at the 76 Mall. It's at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Dean Holman, formerly with Tanya Tucker and Ricky Skaggs is working there. Don Reed is working with the "Presleys." He is also a fine player. Roger Blevins is with the "Baldknobbers." Joe McGuffee is at "Country Tonite." I think you would enjoy any of these guys. ------------------ |
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Bill Myrick Member Posts: 1007 |
posted 03 May 2000 07:32 PM
I'll second the Dean Holman name that boy can "Pick it" big time !!!! |
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Keith Hilton Member Posts: 1649 |
posted 03 May 2000 07:55 PM
Hey Bob, are they any steel players in the two night clubs in town? I've been so busy Turkey Hunting and putting electronics in pedals, I have not been out. Sometimes some good steel players jam at a club called Beverly's. There is supposed to be a Hank Williams--act at the Aint Miss Behavin Club. Wonder if they are trying to do that without a steel? Wouldn't that be somethin? A Hank Williams imitator without steel? It wouldn't surprise me a bit. There are lots of shows around Branson with "CANNED" music. Yes, no band, just singing to tapes. Beware where you spend your money when you come to Branson. I know I am supposed to get you a pedal Bob. Terry Bethel of the Mel Tillis show is also waiting. Just had to go turkey hunting, and take a break from building foot pedals. ------------------ |
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Ronnie Miller Member Posts: 164 |
posted 03 May 2000 08:09 PM
Bill, those dates are right. Hey Keith how old are the turkeys in Branson?? Ronnie |
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Ronnie Miller Member Posts: 164 |
posted 03 May 2000 08:13 PM
Hey tony, Don't forget Super Picker Bob Hempker with The Roy Clark Show.....Ronnie |
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Keith Hilton Member Posts: 1649 |
posted 03 May 2000 09:05 PM
Hello Ronnie! I just loved the Charlie Pride show the last time I saw it. I highly recomend the Charlie Pride Show! The whole thing was just wonderful. Ronnie there are lots of old turkeys around Branson. No season on them. ------------------ [This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 03 May 2000 at 09:08 PM.] |
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dblnk unregistered Posts: 1649 |
posted 04 May 2000 07:31 AM
Ronnie, Good to hear from you,and thanks so much for the compliment. I don't really deserve it, but I'll take it, anyway. Coming from you, that is a real honor. Sorry, but I'll be out of town this weekend. Roy is not working a single day in Branson, this year. We have been wearing out the road. Keith, I'm waiting patiently on that pedal. As far as the clubs around here, forget it. They want steel players to come set in for free, but when they hire a lead instrument, they hire keyboard players. As a result, I don't patronize any of the clubs, around here. I think maybe a couple places have utility guys doubling sporadically on steel, but they aren't even worth listening to. Isn't that great for the "Live Music Capitol of the World." This place is a completed joke. ------------------ [This message was edited by dblnk on 04 May 2000 at 07:33 AM.] |
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Rich Mounce Member Posts: 475 |
posted 04 May 2000 12:53 PM
Hey guys...Since ur all up on the Branson scene I was just wondering if anyone knows if Donnie Markham is still in town...He is a really fine E-9th player that moved there and was working but I lost track of him...He used to play the club I am playing in Urbana, Illinois...Thanks for any info you might have... ------------------ |
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Keith Hilton Member Posts: 1649 |
posted 04 May 2000 02:05 PM
No Rich, that name does not ring any bells. Thousands and thousands come to Branson every year looking for picking jobs. Only 2 or 3 land jobs, and they earn their money. When Ray Stevens was here, he just put out by word of mouth that he was looking for a guitar player. 369 guitar players showed up to try out. I know this for a fact, because we watched them. Imagine that! Didn't even put a ad in the paper ,or on radio ,or T.V., or anything. Just said, I need a guitar player, and 369 guitar players show up to try out for the job. By the way, Donnie Esienhower got the job. Ray Stevens is no longer in Branson. I lived in Branson before there were any shows. Music Shows in Branson only started around 30 years ago. My kin folks moved to Branson in 1840, before the Civil War. ------------------ |
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Rich Mounce Member Posts: 475 |
posted 05 May 2000 12:31 AM
Thanks Keith...Last I heard Donnie was playing in Springfield at one of the clubs there...Someone had told me he was working in Branson but you know how that goes...Again thanks!! ------------------ |
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Keith Hilton Member Posts: 1649 |
posted 05 May 2000 07:58 AM
Rich, I don't know of a single steel guitar player working on a regular basis in Springfield. I go to Springfield often, because my Mother and Sister live up there. Gary Wilson plays on Saturday night, at the Eagles, just south of Springfield. ------------------ |
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Rich Mounce Member Posts: 475 |
posted 06 May 2000 12:17 AM
Thanks Keith...I am probably getting some bad info from some of the people who are coming into the club telling me this stuff...If I find out anything else I will mail you and see what you can find out for me...*G*...Again thanks for the input... ------------------ |
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Michael T. Hermsmeyer Member Posts: 341 |
posted 10 May 2000 12:40 PM
Tony, I will recommend a good show for you to see, The Barbara Fairchild show at the Braschler Theatre Mon-Sat at 9:30 am. And I'm not just saying that because that where I play steel, dobro, and acoustic guitar, Barbara has a great show and she is a wonderful entertainer. If you are going to be here for several days, I hope you can stop by. Be sure and catch Tom Brumley, Dean Holman, and Terry Bethel, as well. Some other great steel pickers are Danny Yancey at Jennifer's, Bruce Hoffmann at Buck Trent's at the Dinner Bell and with Pierce Arrow at the 76 Mall, Don Reed at Presley's, and Roger Blevins at the Baldknobbers. Have a great time while you are here. Thanks, Michael T. ------------------ |
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