Irish music will be returning to Branson when Eire & Brimstone performs original and traditional Celtic-themed rock & roll music at Waxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub at Branson Landing. The music begins at 10 PM, July 9th.
Eire & Brimstone’s music runs the gamut from covers of favorites by U2, Flogging Molly and Great Big Sea, to new tunes like Kings of Ireland and Everyone’s Irish Tonight, penned by the band. Eire & Brimstone brings a decidedly acoustic-rock perspective on classic pub tunes like Whiskey in the Jar and Wild Rover, while retaining the folk sensibility of an Irish trad session band.
Excellent performers make Eire & Brimstone’s sound. With fiddle, acoustic guitar and mandolin leading the instrumentation, it’s easy to see that this is a different sort of Irish rock band than Branson has seen previously. Fan favorites Dirty Old Towne performed for several years with a hard-edged electric, Irish sound that was well-received in Branson. Sadly, Dirty Old Towne split in late 2009.
Helping to fill the void on the Branson music scene is Dan Richards, Dirty Old Towne alum, who anchors a driving acoustic rhythm section for Eire & Brimstone. Also in the band is seasoned performer Bonnie Riley, who is a fiddle champion, and plays locally with Delene, Joey Riley (no relation), and Penny Gilley. You will also hear mandolinist Sam Clanton, a Hometown Radio disc jockey. Tony King, host of Grand Country’s Amazing Pets show, is keeping time on drums. You have probably seen and heard upright bass player Todd Plympton, even if you don’t know him by name. He has played with numerous local bands in the past decade, most recently with Stolen Windows. Singing and writing original tunes is Michael Horn, guitarist from Branson’s Circle B Supper Show.
You will see kilt-clad lads at the Eire & Brimstone shows. You will be invited to join in toasts. And you should expect to hear everything from The Pogues to Violent Femmes music that makes the pints go down easy and gets people up on their feet.
St. Louis Hip-Hop artist Nelly makes history as the first rapper ever to headline in Branson, Missouri next month ushering in a new era of expanded entertainment options in the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
According to Grand Palace manager Paul Dunn, Nelly will perform August 21st on an outdoor stage in the rear parking lot as the interior of the theater is undergoing major renovations after being closed for the past couple years.
“We are going to modernize our entertainment here. Branson has the best shows, but we are going to bring entertainers that are hot now, everywhere worldwide.”
Paul Dunn, Grand Palace manager
Nelly’s concert will be the start of an attempt to expand Branson’s musical offerings to include Hip-Hop, R&B and other genres of music. Additional future concerts are expected to resume inside the Grand Palace in September.
Tickets for the ground breaking concert go on sale July 12th. For more information visit the Grand Palace website.
Roy Rogers Jr. and his son Dustin Roy Rogers will be featured guests on NBC’s Today Show on Tuesday, July 13th. The family of legendary “King of the Cowboys”Roy Rogers will appear on the television program to discuss the upcoming auction of The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection.
The historic memorabilia from the cowboy hero’s estate is being sold by Christie’s in New York City. This is a rare opportunity to own a valuable piece of historic memorabilia from two of the World’s most beloved western heroes, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
Among the hundreds of items to be auctioned is Roy’s World Famous performing horse Trigger, expected to bring up to $200,000. The famous palomino died in 1965, one day short of his 31st birthday. Trigger was most recently displayed in Branson, Missouri and was featured in each of Roy’s 188 movies.
Roy Rogers Jr. and Dustin Rogers perform live at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson, Missouri and feature an incredible production of traditional cowboy music and stories about growing up with Roy and Dale.
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Irish music will be returning to Branson when Eire & Brimstone performs original and traditional Celtic-themed rock & roll music at Waxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub at Branson Landing. The music begins at 10 PM, July 9th.
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