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The Hank Williams Experience at Grand Rivers Variety: WOW!

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Hank Williams Lost Highway at Grand Rivers Variety

I laughed. I cried.  My goosebumps had goosebumps.  So, how was your Saturday?

My husband, Michael, our close friend, Trapper,  and I were out late last night. We didn’t just tear up the town, we tore up several towns. We threw back the drinks, ate too much, laughed, told stories (a few even may have been true), and had a great time.  Okay, so the only drinks we threw back were coffee, and eating too much is expected when it’s catfish at Willow Pond and coffee and desserts at Kentucky Dam Village.  Truth be told, I had coffee at every stop we made – that’s how I roll… highly caffeinated.

Michael and I got back home to Owensboro really late.  I stayed up a little bit talking to our youngest daughter, Stephany, so by the time I got to sleep, Granny Clampett was somewhere waking up.  There’s no way I should already be up drinking coffee (yes, I’m addicted) and eating a piece of leftover catfish (yes, I’m nuts) – yet, here I sit.

Here’s the thing: Before our tour of catfish, coffee, and chocolate began, the three of us saw Hank Williams: Lost Highway in Grand Rivers at the Badgett Playhouse.  I was SO impressed and SO moved that I couldn’t wait to get up and write about it.  We go to a lot of different entertainment venues.  We catch shows at The Grand Ole Opry regularly and we’ve seen every show put on at the Badgett Playhouse (they serve really good coffee, by the way).

We’ve even seen the phenomenal Broadway smash CATS.

I’m not being boasty or toasty – I’m just setting the stage.  So to speak.

I’ve never seen any show, production, or performance that left me any more speechless or moved me any further than Hank Williams: Lost Highway at Badgett Playhouse.  A couple of times I’m pretty sure that my mouth was gaping open as tears filled my eyes.  Not a particularly good look for me, but it was beyond my control.

For my 12 websites and blogs, I write many (MANY) reviews each week (are you beginning to understand the coffee fetish?).  I’ve found that it’s much easier to write about books, restaurants, products, or shows that you’re lukewarm about. It’s even easier for me to write about ones I hate.  I simply don’t write anything about those – I ignore them as in, “That never happened.”

But the ones that blow me completely away?  It’s as though my words fail to show up because they know they’re going to be inadequate anyway. I also fear leaving something out. It’s like having a fantastic meal at a fantastic restaurant – how can you give equal praise to each item on your plate AND the friendly server AND the ambiance?  How can you make sure you cover everything and attempt to do it all justice?

My approach? Take a big swill of coffee, roll your sleeves up,  jump in feet first, and do your darnedest.

So hang on.

I’ve loved every show we’ve ever seen from Grand Rivers Variety.  I’m blown away each time – wondering how we got so lucky and blessed to have so much talent accumulated right here in Kentucky.  Each time we go, I spend the entire ride home wondering how I can spread the word about the shows at Badgett Playhouse.Ã?  To date, I’ve written many articles here on Genuine Kentucky about Grand Rivers Variety AND I’ve written letters to quite a few local (and not so local) newspapers.Ã? Ã?  Most newspapers have it set up to do so on their websites, and I’ve done just that. That reminds me, it’s been about a year, I think it’s time to make the rounds again.

If they ever print up t-shirts, I’ll be first in line to buy seven – one for each member of my immediate family. We all gadabout all over Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana and we’d let our t-shirts spread the message.

What can I say? I’m a huge fan.

I’m an even bigger fan after last night.  Hank Williams: Lost Highway was one of the best shows I’ve ever, ever seen at Badgett Playhouse – or anywhere else for that matter. I’m as obsessed with the Greater Tuna shows as I am with coffee, so I can’t put it above them, but it sits at the top of the rest. It was THAT special, THAT entertaining, THAT moving, and THAT remarkable.  If you don’t grab tickets for Hank Williams: Lost Highway immediately and see it right away, you’ll be making one of the biggest mistakes of your life.  It doesn’t matter if you were a huge Hank Williams fan or not  Heck, it doesn’t matter if you really aren’t even sure who Hank Williams was.

It doesn’t even matter if you think of Monday Night Football when you hear the name!  (It was his son, by the way, but really it doesn’t matter).

Everyone involved with Hank Williams: Lost Highway deserves pages of accolades and heaps of praise. A great, great, great deal of work, effort, time, and talent obviously went into the production, the gorgeous costumes, the songs, the music, the lines, the directing, and so forth.  This is an exceptionally well-done show and it’s abundantly obvious that everyone connected to Grand Rivers Variety busted their backsides to contribute.  Excellence doesn’t just happen. Excellence is earned.

Here’s a list of the cast, a partial list of those who chased (and caught) excellence:

Ross Bolen – Hank Williams

Stephen D. Keene – Tee Tot

Kirsten Cannon – an adorable waitress! Kirsten is what you call a scene-stealer and she was PERFECT for the role.

Scot Durham – Pappy (I’ve seen Scot in many different roles at Grand Rivers Variety and this was, in my opinion, him at his best. Great job!)

Sara Lynn Minihan – Audrey (Remarkably talented and hilarious as always – and the girl makes the costumes, too. I’m never less than totally amazed by her.)

Kay Scarbrough – Hank Williams Sr.’s mother (This, along with Bus Stop was one of the best shows at Grand Rivers Variety and Kay was absolutely priceless in each.)

Steve Sherling and Barry Jobe – Hank Williams Sr.’s friends and band members.  They delivered the perfect amount of humor to offset the drama of the show. They were brilliant! If you love the Greater Tuna shows as much as I do (not sure anyone could love them quite as much as me, but we won’t split hairs), you’ll recognize Steve Sherling. It’s Steve (along with the equally hilarious Bill Minihan) who makes these tuna shows so outrageously priceless.

And, of course, the irreplaceable and talented musicians Eddie Holland and Thomas Michael. Flawless as always.  I think we all are spoiled by their greatness – something that can be said of everyone associated with Grand Rivers Variety.

While I’d love to spend the entire day applauding each member of the cast and crew – I think my readers would begin to tune out after page 7 or 8.  So, I’m going to give my attention to the two of the cast members who are totally new to me.  As for the “regulars” who are anything but just regular, you were amazing as always.  Flawless, prepared, professional, engaging, entertaining, and a credit to artistic performers everywhere.  You’re so freaking amazing that it’s becoming kind of old hat, you know? You people remind me of watching a Johnny Depp movie. Of course the Depp’s going to be devastatingly amazing. He’d incapable of anything less.

Ditto to each and every one of you. You’re sailing excellent waters with Captain Jack Sparrow.  How’s that working for you?

I’ll turn my attention to the two crew members who are new to me.  Mind you they aren’t newcomers or stowaways – I’ve simply never had the pleasure of seeing (or hearing) them in action.  God willing, it won’t be my last time either.

Stephen D. Keene and Ross Bolen made an embarrassing wrong turn, you see.  These young men should be in Hollywood, New York City, or Nashville making records and playing before sold out crowds at The Grand Old Opry or Broadway or making movies for millions of people to enjoy.

Let’s not tell them that Grand Rivers isn’t New York City and Badgett Playhouse isn’t Broadway – because, frankly, when they’re on stage it feels like they are.

Truth be told, the same could be said about quite a few of the performers at Grand Rivers Variety, but remember, I’m trying to stay within a reasonable word count here.

Ross Bolen didn’t just “play” the role of Hank Williams, he as much as became Hank Williams.  He is the embodiment of Hank Williams – right to the core. The demons that tore through Williams seemed to be tearing right through Ross Bolen.  At one point, some of the most mesmerizing and intoxicating music I’ve ever heard filled the playhouse as the equally mesmerizing and intoxicating Stephen D. Keene sang (seriously, man… where are your CD’s..).  Ross Bolen’s Hank Williams sat on the stage, sort of writhing as the demons were winning the battle.  This was one of the times I got goosebumps.  They accompanied the gaping mouth and tear-filled eyes. At one point I realized I was holding my breath.

That sort of thing’s expected when you’re transfixed.

The show opened beautifully and emotionally and it never missed a beat.  They spellbound you from the very start and don’t release you until you walk out the front doors.

In case you couldn’t notice, I’m sort of scrambling for words here.  I work with words all day, every day and yet here I am…. chasing them around my home on an early Sunday morning!  Where are the words that can tell you just how powerful Ross Bolen was as Hank Williams and how otherworldly Stephen D. Keene’s voice is? When he first opened his mouth and this AMAZING voice came out,my husband leaned over to me and said, “If James Earl Jones could sing, THAT’S what he’d want to sound like!”

I can’t argue with that, and Mr. Jones wouldn’t be alone.

Ross Bolen and Stephen D. Keene blew me so far away that I’m not expected back for days.  As always, when you leave Badgett Playhouse, the audience is able to shake the performers hands and say a few words before leaving.  There was quite a crowd, so unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to shake each person’s hand.  I did make my way to Mr. Keene, however.  As I shook his large hand and looked up into his smiling face, I felt like a giddy fan, backstage at a concert.  All the great, profound words at my disposal flew out the window and all I could do was giggle and say, “I could listen to you sing all day!”

Seriously? That’s all I had?

I guess I should say, that’s all I had left.

Hank Williams: Lost Highway isn’t just a great show.  It isn’t just a series of outstanding performances. It isn’t just an eye-popping production with gorgeous costumes.  It isn’t just 2 hours of heart-thumping excitement and heart-touching emotion.  It isn’t just an excellent way to see how you look when you’re transfixed (as enlightening as that is).  Hank Williams: Lost Highway at Grand Rivers Variety is a once in a lifetime experience that’s waiting for you.

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Click the following link to learn more about Hank Williams: Lost Highway and it’s excellent cast.

Click here for other shows and dates at Grand Rivers Variety.

2013 Dates for Hank Williams: Lost Highway – GO!  Take everyone you know and half the people you don’t know!

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Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show at Grand Rivers Variety

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Johnny Cash Ring of Fire at Grand Rivers Variety

Saturday night, my husband and I took a couple of friends to see Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show in beautiful Grand Rivers, Kentucky at the Badgett Playhouse.  If you’ve read Genuine Kentucky for any length of time, you know that we frequently see shows at the Badgett Playhouse.  They’re always a lot of fun and this show was no exception.

Before I launch into Ring of Fire, I just want to rave a little bit about Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers, and the Variety! Music, Memories, & More shows and cast. My husband (Michael) and I also frequently go to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. We see shows at the Opry as well as the Ryman. We always have a great time – Nashville restaurants, combined with the great talent keep us coming back.

I’d love for more Kentuckians (as well as people in other states) to realize that we have a “baby Nashville” in our own backyard. No, Grand Rivers doesn’t have as many restaurants as Nashville (Thank goodness! Who needs the traffic?!) – but many would say that the infamous Patti’s Settlement more than makes up for it.

A few quick facts about Patti’s Settlement (from Grand Rivers.org)

  • VOTED #1 Restaurant for Tourism by the State of Kentucky
  • Blue Chip Award given by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Pork Producers Award
  • General Manager was voted Manager of the Year by Kentucky Restaurant Association
  • Voted #1 by Southern Living Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Small Town Restaurant in Southeast United States

Other outstanding restaurants in the area include Willow Pond (Calvert City and Eddyville), Lake Barkley State Resort Park Lodge’s restaurant, Catfish Kitchen (Draffenville), and Majestic Pizza and Steakhouse (Draffenville – some of the best pizza anywhere!).

Trust me, I can vouch for each of these restaurants – they’re excellent. If you’re lodging in the area, and time isn’t a problem, you can find even more restaurants in Paducah, Benton, Murray, and Aurora. If you ever get a chance to eat at Aurora’s Willow Pond, do so. The hush puppies will blow your very mind.

The Variety! Music, Memories, & More shows are as entertaining as the shows we see in Nashville.  Each time I leave, I wonder, “Why aren’t these singers, comedians, musicians, and dancers in Nashville?”  I don’t say it out loud, of course, because I don’t want Nashville to know they’re here.  Why spoil a great thing?!

Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show

Have you ever raved about something (a restaurant, movie, tv show…) to someone, then when they watch it – held your breath, hoping they liked it as much?  With most things in life, it sort of plays out like that. However, whenever we take friends or family to a Variety! Music, Memories, & More show, I’ve never held my breath once. I KNOW, beyond a hint of doubt, that the people involved will never let us down.

Never have. Never will.

The friends we took were from Nashville, so they’ve seen, and heard, some great entertainment. It was wonderful to know that they’d see great entertainment on this night as well.  One minute into the show, they were laughing, tapping hands on their legs, and having a great time. Honestly, there was never any doubt in my mind that the rock would roll just like that.

The show was one that every Johnny Cash fan will want to see. Not only do the ridiculously talented singers and musicians do the songs GREAT justice, you’re treated to precious footage and memories of Johnny Cash, his life, and his childhood. It all blends together perfectly to celebrate the life and music of the Man in Black. It’s a 2 hour tribute that you wish would last a couple of more hours.

The show included “regulars” that we know and love: Sara Minihan, Scot Durham, Eddie Holland, Thomas Michael, and Stephanie Jo Newton. I was reminded, again, of how much Stephanie Jo Newton’s voice reminds me of one of my favorite country star’s, Lee Ann Womack. Thomas Michael, who is consistently a crowd favorite, was featured heavily in this show and it was a stroke of genius. His rich, beautiful voice was ideal for Johnny Cash songs. The musicians were, as always, outstanding.

Unfortunately, the website (Grand Rivers Variety) doesn’t have the Cast list featured for this particular show, so I can’t give the name of the drummer – but he was really something special!

Fortunately, my husband and I were so impressed with two new faces that he took my notebook and asked Bill Minihan for their names! Barry Jobe and Chad Mullins blew us away. Suffice to say, they were two more performers who had me wondering, “Now… just why aren’t they on stage at The Grand Ole Opry or in Nashville making country music?!” Of course, this was wondered silently. Many times over. Shhh, we don’t want Nashville taking them away just yet.

Barry Jobe did quite a few vocals and did so beautifully. Chad Mullins also did vocals, in addition to playing the banjo unlike I’ve ever heard it played before. I was mesmerized. If either is ever in concert, I’m so there.

Front row.

The whole night was memorable, fun, and very entertaining. One of my favorite moments was the song Jackson by Thomas Michael and Stephanie Jo Newton.  Their voices were wonderful together and each did their parts perfectly. Stephanie Jo, at a young age, is outstanding at something that many performers (even veterans) don’t quite get: You don’t have to “oversell” great songs, great writing, and great talent.  You just let it flow. It’s something I’d noticed before about her and, when I realized that she’d be singing Jackson with Thomas, I thought, “This will be a true test..” After all, the song is so spirited and fun, it would have been really easy to go overboard with facial expressions and try to FORCE the audience to have a good time.

Stephanie Jo and Thomas each realized that the song, the lyrics, and the story they told were the real stars, and they gave them center stage. By doing so, they showed their own star power.

I hope you’ll make your way to beautiful Grand Rivers, Kentucky and see Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show.

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Grand Rivers Variety Has Love, Laughs, and Legends in Store for 2011

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Johnny Cash Ring of Fire at Grand Rivers Variety
If you’ve read many of my articles on Genuine Kentucky, you already know that I love, love, love Grand Rivers Variety.  We’ve seen just about every show put on at the Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, Kentucky and never leave without a smile on our face, song in our heart, and coffee on our breath. Okay, I have coffee breath – my husband, not so much.

In the video below, the ridiculously talented couple behind Grand Rivers Variety (Bill and Sara Minihan) will tell you all about the wonderful shows coming up this year.

I’m especially excited about the “Legends.”  There will be two new shows which pay tribute to a couple of music’s biggest legends… giants, actually: Johnny Cash and Hank Williams.The Johnny Cash tribute is called Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show. It’ll run during the months of March and April as well as the first few weeks of May.

The Hank Williams Tribute is called Hank Williams: Lost Highway and will run through May and the first week of June.

I’m a HUGE fan of Johnny Cash (as well as June Carter Cash), so I’m really looking forward to this one.  My husband and I will be at one of the first Ring of Fire shows – and we’re bringing friends!

As I was looking over the schedule, I nearly chocked on my coffee (…and, no, as a matter of fact I don’t drink coffee all the time. I have to sleep sometimes you know.). The third part of the Tuna Trilogy is coming to Grand Rivers.  I’d try to tell you how much I enjoy the Tuna shows, but we’d be here seven and a half days.  Since that’s even longer than it took God to create the world, I’ll just sum it up by saying this:  I love myself some Tuna shows like my cat loves herself some tuna fish.

From Grand Rivers Variety:  The much anticipated third installment in the Tuna trilogy takes the audience through another satirical ride into the hearts and minds of the polyester-clad citizens of Texas’ third smallest town. Along with Tuna’s perennial favorites, some new Tuna denizens burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion. This sets the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun!

From Joi:  Booyah!

Red, White, and Tuna will run during July and August and y’all know I’ll be reminding you a million times between now and then.  That’s how I roll. With a drift toward the obsessive.

Vacation, Eat, Stay, and Play in Kentucky This Year!

As I sit looking out the window beside my computer, I see patches of snow on the ground trying to hold on for dear life as the bright sun (and my willpower) tries to wipe it off the earth. The weather will soon be beautiful again – and, come on, there’s nothing quite like spring and summer in Kentucky.  I can’t wait to start traveling around our beautiful state again, hitting different Kentucky State Parks, historical landmarks, museums, restaurants, Land Between the Lakes, stores, etc.  You always meet the warmest and most colorful people when you travel around Kentucky.  We all share a special bond:  This is our home and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

I hope you’ll take advantage of Kentucky’s beautiful scenery, wildlife, and very special places this year.  Grand Rivers Variety – and the entire Land Between the Lakes region – proves that you can have the time of your life without ever leaving home.  You keep your money in the state and support your neighbors in the process.

Now, what part of that isn’t beautiful?

I’ll remind you frequently about the Grand Rivers Variety shows. I hope you’ll round up a group of family and friends and see as many shows as you possibly can. It would make an outstanding trip for a church group, or any group for that matter.

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Variety! Music, Memories, and More 2010 Christmas Spectacular

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What’s not to love about this time of year? Starbucks unveils their amazing seasonal drinks and desserts, the trees put on their Sunday best, the air is brisk, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, UK Basketball comes back to life, and you can realistically start talking about Christmas.

Granted, I’m one of those people who talks about Christmas year-round. But, right around this time of year, people stop looking at me like I have two heads when I bring the subject up.

The annual Variety! Christmas Show just adds to the excitement of the season.  When I read the following on their Facebook page, I couldn’t help get a little giddy and I’ll confess I started humming Christmas tunes. Truth be told, I think I’ll toss in a Christmas cd after my husband leaves for work (the whole two heads thing, you know).

Do what you have to do, see who you have to see, and drive as long as you have to drive to make it to the Variety! Christmas Show 2010 opening night.  It’s Thursday November 4th at 7:00 and I’m giving you plenty of notice, so I’ll see you at the concession stand.  I’ll even let you in front of me if you promise to leave me some hot chocolate.

From Variety! Music, Memories & More in Grand Rivers, KY

Variety! Christmas Show 2010. Opening Night Special ONLY $5!! Thursday November 4th at 7:00. All Proceeds will Benefit the Guatemalan Exchange Student – Valeriano Chub – who is currently attending Murray State University and is sponsored solely by donations from patrons of the Badgett Playhoue. Valeriano is studying to be an English teacher in his home country at a school in eastern Guatemala called Ak’Tenamit (www.aktenamit.org). A silent auction will be held and a donation will be taken that night. AND…..FREE MILK AND COOKIES FOR EVERYONE for that night only.

Cookies?!?!  About letting you in front of me……

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Patsy Cline is Back in Grand Rivers Kentucky!

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Friday night, my Husband (Michael) and I took his brother and his wife to Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, Kentucky.  We see shows at Badgett on a regular basis and wanted them to see what they were missing out on.

The men and women at Badgett Playhouse take a great deal of pride in the shows they produce and the building in which they perform them.  You can tell in each and every detail that there is a great level of pride and integrity.  From the musicians, singers and dancers to the uncommonly friendly women at the ticket office, the usher, and concession stand workers… each individual obviously has one goal: To make this particular night one that each guest will remember with a smile on his or her face.

Like my car driving to Starbucks, they hit their mark every time.

Here’s just a tiny illustration.  After the four of us sat down Friday night, we were looking around – taking in the beauty of the theater and the decorations.  An older (I mean, older, older, older) gentleman came through a side door.  The usher went directly to him to help him find his seat.  That might be kind of expected, but then he offered to let the little guy hold onto his arm.  I thought that was very considerate, very friendly, very Kentucky.

I have to tell you this quick little story:  As the usher and the little old (old, old, old) man were passing in front of us, I caught the older gentleman’s’ eye and gave him my biggest, “By gosh,  you’re cute!” smile. He returned it.  Then, he stopped in front of me and my husband and said in a voice that started off faint, then rose at the end, “Whoever said these were the golden years…. didn’t know what the hell he was talking about!”

Some things, I’m convinced, only happen within the state borders of Kentucky.

Something else I’m convinced of  – If you have never been to a show at Badgett Playhouse, you MUST head directly to their website, view their schedule and order your tickets right away.  If the trip is one you can make in a day, go early and eat at one of the spectacular nearby restaurants.  Another one of my favorite things about having Genuine Kentucky is that I get do a lot of restaurant reviews.  If you click the link, you can find plenty of restaurants in the vicinity – I have pages of restaurants reviewed, so you’re sure to find one you’ll love.

If you can make it to one of the Always, Patsy Cline shows, you won’t be disappointed.  The story is a beautiful and emotional one and the two ladies (Erica Delkou as Patsy Cline and Sara Minihan as Louise) who make up the cast do a wonderful job – they’ll make you sing along, laugh, smile, cry, and leave with a heart filled with wonderful memories.

You can read my original review of the Always, Patsy Cline show at Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, Kentucky.  The only things that have changed between that particular show and this one was the singer portraying Patsy Cline (Patsy is now brought to life by Erica Delkou – pictured on the left) and the wonderful addition of Eddie Dunlap on the steel guitar (he did an outstanding job and I hope he’ll be featured in many upcoming shows).

Sara Minihan (pictured above – on the right) was outrageously hilarious, as always, but don’t let her comic talents take attention away from her voice. She has an outstanding singing voice.  In Always, Patsy Cline you only get a hint of this talent, so you’ll have to grab tickets for some of the other shows as well! She’ll blow you away in the Variety! Music, Memories, and More Show, Pickin’ and Grinnin’, as well as The Fabulous 50’s Show with her singing and dancing. If you ever get a chance to see her in Bus Stop, you won’t want to miss that either.  I know there are only so many shows they can put on at the Badgett Playhouse, so I’ll try to ease up with my campaigns for more Greater Tuna shows and the return of Bus Stop.  (Do you think the airplane banners, megaphones, and Goodyear blimp were overkill?)  One of my other absolute favorites, The Fabulous 50’s Show, is featured prominently on the schedule.  You can’t miss this one.

Something else that’s fascinating about Sara…get this, the lady makes the gorgeous costumes that you see in these shows.  No wonder she dances as well as she does, with that much talent coursing through your body, it must be hard to stand still.

I was also very impressed with the singer portraying Patsy Cline – native Texan Erica Delkou.  Erica has a beautiful voice and I would absolutely love to hear her sing more. She made the Patsy Cline classics seem contemporary, like you could hear them on the radio today.  Walkin’ After Midnight and Stupid Cupid were a few of my favorites, though they were all memorable and beautiful.

The band -Thomas Michael, Eddie Hall,  Scott Durham, and Eddie Dunlap – made the evening complete. I wish I had a cd of the evening right now to listen to, actually!

Always Patsy Cline will be running through March 20. Pickin’ and Grinnin’ will run from March 27 – May 1. Click the link for more information on Pickin’ and Grinnin’.

I’ll keep you informed on upcoming shows and announcements. I do know there are upcoming dates for The Big Band Show, The Fabulous 50’s Show, Pickin’ and Grinnin’, and the Variety! Memories, & More Show.  Smoke on the Mountain will be back in September.  Also, at the risk of getting way ahead of myself, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will return in November and, yes as a matter of fact, I’m already looking forward to it.  It’s another CAN’T MISS show.

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