BransonWebcast Episode #30
Guest: Allen Edwards

Allen Edwards is known as “the Voice of Branson” for good reason. His soothing vocal style is reminiscent of many musical legends, and Allen’s music touches the hearts of all who hear him.

After a successful career in law enforcement, Allen’s decision to move to Branson, raise his family, and pursue a professional singing career has proven to be a good one.

He has just completed 15 years performing in town and his 10th year headlining his own one-man show at the Allen Edwards Dining Showroom adjacent to the World’s Largest Golden Corral Restaurant on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway.

Related Websites: AllenEdwardsBranson.com

 

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BransonWebcast Episode #29
Guest: Lex Pearson

Lex Pearson is one of those multi-talented entertainers who can do it all. From performing magic, riding a unicycle, and making balloon animals to full stage rigging of curtains, lights and sound, Lex has become an invaluable asset to many theatrical productions in Branson.

As an illlusion builder, he has created props as large as an Elephant Vanish and as small as an electronic, micro-radio controlled Flea Circus. Lex is the in-house Illusion Manager for the Hamner Barber Variety Show, where he also performs his unique blend of comedy magic during his own intermission show.

Related Websites: Hamner Barber Theater

 

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BransonWebcast Episode #28
Guest: Marshall Lytle

A true pioneer in the world of Rock and Roll, Marshall Lytle is an original member of the world famous Bill Haley and the Comets and esteemed member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

The Comets recorded their #1 smash hit song “Rock Around The Clock” in 1954 and forever changed the direction of popular music around the world.

Marshall and fellow Comet originals Dick Richards and Joey Ambrose are back on top once again as headliners at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater in Branson.

Related Websites: TheOriginalComets.com, American Bandstand Theater, Smart Car

 

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BransonWebcast Episode #27
Guest: Barbara Fairchild

One of Branson’s most beloved entertainers, Barbara Fairchild has been performing since the tender age of 5. In 1973 she was nominated for a Grammy when her recording, “The Teddy Bear Song” reached # 1 on the charts and became her signature tune.

Along with her husband Roy Morris, Barbara devotes her attention to inspirational, gospel music with performances that take the dynamic couple across the country. They have a message to share that inspires and encourages others everywhere they go.

For several years Barbara has been a spokesperson for Feed The Children, a sponsor for the Foster Grandparents Organization and is a member of “Concerned Women Of America.”

Related Websites: BarbaraFairchild.com , Teddy Bear Song, Barbara Fairchild Music

 

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“Branson Gives BIG,” is an event to raise money for families who were recently devastated by tornados and floods in the Midwest. Produced by the management, staff and entertainers of the Branson Star Theatre, proceeds from the event will go directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

The fun begins on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:00am with a parking lot party at the Branson Star Theatre. Activities include free outside entertainment, “Dollar Dogs,” vendors, inflatables, games and prizes.

At 3:00pm, the Branson Gives BIG Benefit Show will be held inside the theatre with an all-star cast featuring many of Branson’s top entertainers such as The Lennon Sisters, Jim Stafford, Gail Lennon, Jim Barber & Dave Hamner, The Hughes Brothers, Doug Gabriel, Delena Ditto, David Lomoscola, The Branson Divas, Red-Kneckers, and cast members of “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.”

Tickets for the benefit show are $20.oo and can be purchased at the Branson Star Theatre box office at 417-334-7131 or online at ticketmaster.com.

Angela Walker, one of the event organizers commented, “Let’s face it; the people who have been affected by these floods in the Midwest are our neighbors and our customers. I have lived in Branson for over 20 years and have not seen such devastation as I have seen in the last few weeks. As a community, Branson is always willing to help in a crisis, and our neighbors need us now. I challenge everyone in Branson to show your neighbors what all of us here already know, BRANSON GIVES BIG!”

Additional information on the event can be found here.

Related Websites: Branson Star Theatre, American Red Cross

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