KISS Concert in Branson?

Jennifer McCollough caught up with Tommy Thayer in Branson who proposed Branson consider Rock and Roll.
Link: Video Interview

Moods for Moderns to Perform at Club 57 Wed. Night

Nathan Keck Rocks Branson

The video above is of Underground Blues Division front man Nathan Keck who has a habit of making out with his guitar Jimi Hendrix style. Most likely to be seen in the back of a Cadillac - Keck is a man you have to watch closely - when he's on stage it's hard not to.

Twenty-two year old Keck has a likable - even humble demeanor matched with an on-stage alter ego that could put a young Jim Morrison to shame. He's been picking up gigs from Branson to Hot Springs.

The video post above really doesn't do him justice - he's a must see and will be performing at Waxy O Sheas on the 31st (10 days away so mark your calendar). He makes guest appearances Monday night in Hollister at the Lion's Den to jam with his friends.
Go to the show - keep your girlfriend in sight - enjoy the show.

Carnahan Announces Branson Country is Missourian's favorite state Music

If you love Jazz you can find it in Kansas City. If you love blues - you need to spend some time in St. Louis. But if you want to listen to Missourian's music of choice you'll need to come to Branson.

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced results from “Choose Your Favorite Missouri Music” mock Election which her office sponsored at the State Fair.
Three thousand voters participated in this year’s singsational election which stayed in tune with the overall State Fair theme: “It’s Show Time!”

“It was good to hear we had such a high turnout even though the heat was unrelenting this year,” Carnahan said. “It was also great to see kids voting for their favorite Missouri music, and I hope that, when they reach the legal age, voting becomes a lifelong habit for them.”

Fairgoers overwhelming selected Branson Country music, which received 56.4% of the vote in a four way race. Rounding out the election results, Ozark Bluegrass came in a distant second with Kansas City Jazz and St. Louis Blues not too far behind. Traditionally, the state fair mock elections serve as a way to keep Missourians involved in the voting process during a down time in the election cycle.

“The biennial mock election isn’t just about generating interest in the issue. It also serves Missourians by bringing them in contact with the type of voting machines that are used in Missouri elections,” Carnahan said. “With a big election cycle fast approaching in 2008, it is important that Missourians have confidence in their elections and feel comfortable using their voting machines.”

This year’s mock election generated twice the voter turnout as 2005. The official election results out of 3,000 votes cast were: Branson Country 1,692, Ozark Bluegrass 553, Kansas City Jazz 396 and St. Louis Blues 359.

Thundering Red Rockets - Perform at Branson Landing (2 of 2) - Video

The last three shows have been very well attended. The Thundering Red Rockets ...continued.
The video medley above is a Grateful Deadesque format to a southern hillbilly anthem. Sweet Home Alabama moves into a loose chorus and verse of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" transitioning to the Rolling Stones "Can't Always Get What You Want" before closing off with a reprise of Sweet Home Alabama.

Thundering Red Rockets Perform at Branson Landing (Part 1 of 2) - Video

The Thundering Red Rockets have performed at local nightlife venues for years.
Scorching heat didn't stop tourists and locals from showing up and packing the house.

Dirty Old Towne at Waxy O' Sheas

Dirty Old Town is performing their special brand of Celtic Rock at Waxy O' Sheas until midnight tonight.

Big Smith - Free Concert At Branson Landing

 

 

 

If you're looking for something to do tonight, you should seriously consider coming watching Big Smith perform live at the Branson Landing. Condo owners have been setting up lawn chairs as early as 3 P.M. today in anticipation of the bands arrival. Come and join in the fun if you like Rockin-gospel-hillbilly-bluegrass. If you don't - you don't count.
Big Smith is ready to settle down after a national tour which ended on the west coast. Band members say they're done touring for the moment and ready to hit the studio.
See the Beach Boys at the RFD-TV Theater
See Taylor Hicks
See Kenny Loggins
Great weekend to be in Branson!

Chuck Berry coming to Branson, Missouri

Photo By: Hans Arne Nakrem Chuck Berry is coming to Branson as part of the "Living Legends" series. Joe Sullivan shared some perspective in an interview with the Branson Edge yesterday. Sullivan's vision was to bring "Legends of Rock" to Branson.
Before his death, James Brown was scheduled to play March 1st. Though there was some speculation about who might take his place Sullivan has decided not to schedule another act during that time frame. His reason, other acts in Springfield, MO will be playing at that time and he doesn't want to schedule regional competition for fans on the date.
The first in the series was BB King who performed last Winter. Sullivan's intent is to bring artists to Branson that have had substantial influence on the development of Rock n' Roll. He's currently in negotiations with other legends which haven't been announced.
Sullivan believes Branson has substantial promise and plans to engage new demographics coming to the region. Sullivan states,"Younger people are discovering Branson....it's not just a place their grandparents can enjoy." Sullivan sees and schedules according to the changes in demographics he sees during different times of the year.