Branson KOA – Wednesday – April 29th

Not much happening, we’ve been working.  Tuesday, we worked breakfast, then the afternoon/evening shift — so we didn’t have time for a show.

Wednesday, we worked the morning shift.  Then, I did laundry.  We went to the Outback (not part of the Outback chain) for dinner.  After dinner, we went to Toni Roi’s Elvis Experience — not my favorite show.  I could easily have left at intermission.

Thursday Steve works mornings and I work afternoons, so no shows for us.

Toni Roi’s Elvis Experience   JJ Tony Roi puts on a 2 hour tribute to the worlds greatest music legend. He has the look, the voice and the swagger that make you beleive you are watching Elvis live on stage.

Branson KOA – Sunday & the Comets

Sunday afternoon we went to see Bill Haley’s Original Comets.

Saw the show Broadway Sunday evening. 

Then went to Swingin’ Cajun Style on Monday morning.  Now it’s off to work. 

Bill Haley’s Original Comets JJJJ. Featuring three of the surviving members of Bill Haley and the Comets, these legendary Rock performers will knock your socks off when they perform such beloved hits as “Rock Around the Clock,” “Shake Rattle n’ Roll,” and “See Ya Later Alligator,”.  Drummer is 85 years old!

Broadway JJJJJ: Straight to Branson from London, “Broadway: The Star Spangled Banner Celebration” is kicking off its world tour in Branson and is a hit with critics and fans alike. This musical performance takes you into New York and onto Broadway to see the highlights of your favorite performances like Mama Mia, Les Miserables, Oklahoma, Grease, and much, much more. Exciting new selections this year include songs from Mame, 42nd St, Cabaret, and Mary Poppins. 

Swingin’ Cajun Style JJJJ - two-hour show with cajun, traditional country and western swing, interactive video, gospel and comedy.

Branson KOA – Saturday – Oldies but goodies

We saw two shows today, both of which we enjoyed!!!

Joey Riley JJJJ This is a really good comedy and country music show.  Joey also performs with Mickey Gilley.

Bill Medley & Paul Revere & the Raiders JJJJJ  This was two shows in one.  The first half was Paul Revere & the Raiders.  It was great, very professional and fun performance.  The second half was Bill Medley (best known as one half of The Righteous Brothers singing duo) – he sang “You lost that loving feeling” – really great.

Branson KOA – April 24 – What a Great Country…

It’s Friday, one of our days off.  Started the day with Yakov which we enjoyed.  First half was great, but second half was too preachy.

Went to an Eagles Tribute in the afternoon, which would have been good if the volume wasn’t SO LOUD.

Friday night we saw Paul Harris – a music & comedy.  It was great.

We’ve now seen 34 shows (in 25 days)  for FREE.  For anyone thinking about visiting, we can take a guest to every show we’ve seen for FREE (except for dinner when provided).  So ya’ll should visit.

We grilled a steak, then headed out for one more show -Paul Harris.

Yakov JJJ From the heartland of America, our funny philosopher takes us on a comedic journey and brings us unique insights into life, family, and these United States. As Yakov says, “Only In America can a Russian and a Japanese own a theater in the middle of the Ozarks!”
Take It To The Limit – An Eagles Tribute JJ The very best of The Eagles Greatest Hits – Hotel California, Peaceful Easy Feeling, The Best of My Love, New Kid in Town, Desperado, Love will Keep Us Alive, One Of These nights, Heartache Tonight and Take It Easy

Paul Harris  JJJJJ Traditional country & gospel music and laughter that won’t stop

Branson KOA – Thursday

We worked Wednesday morning, then walked to the local micro-brewery for a beer.  Came back to the kampground for ice cream training (of course, we had to eat what we made).  Went to a show – Crossties, which was bluegrass and gospel.  We enjoyed the show.

It’s Thursday morning, Steve is working.  I’ll work this afternoon, so no shows today.  We plan to see Yakov tomorrow.

It’s actually HOT here yesterday and today.  Steve had shorts on.

CrosstiesJJJ Show features Jim Glaspy the National Dobro Champion and Texas Flat Top Champion. Acoustic Bluegrass music at its best! This family band, with their award-winning musicians, will charm you with three part harmonies and traditional & original bluegrass material

Branson KOA – Sunday & Monday

We were off work on Sunday so we went to a couple of shows:  Moe Bandy and Mickey Gilley.  We enjoyed both.

Monday, we headed to a show before work, but it was cancelled due to sound problems.  So no shows today.

Moe Bandy JJJJ- The Moe Bandy Show is a country music show. Songs range from bluegrass to classic country- including Americana, It’s a Cheatin’ Situation, Good Ol’ Boys, I Just Started Hatin’ Cheating Songs Today, It Was Always So Easy To Find An Unhappy Woman, Bandy The Rodeo Clown, and many more.

Mickey Gilley JJJJ  – Two hours of music and comedy. Mickey Gilley, whose thirty-nine hit songs — of which seventeen went number one on the country charts — made him the legend he is today. With the magic he’s held over audience for over four decades, Mickey has all the moves down as the cameras flash.

Branson KOA – Cowboy Saturday

Today was one of our days off.  KOA had a cowboy poet and singer, Joe Green, perform at breakfast.  He was pretty good.

This afternoon we went to the Circle B Chuckwagon Dinner Show.  Afterwards, we saw Spirit of the Dance.  We enjoyed both.

Circle B Chuckwagon JJJJ - Old cowboy movies and free freshly popped corn begin the Circle B Cowboy Supper and Show.  Followed by a   fabulous meal.  The Riders of the Circle B take the stage for sweet cowboy harmonies, rollicking humor.

Spirit of the Dance JJJJ -Now in its 10th block-busting season in Branson, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines show stopping Irish Dance with the passionate Latino rhythms of Tango, Flamenco and Red-Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

Branson KOA – Friday – Another Day Off

We went to Silver Dollar City today.  It’s an amusement park with shows, rides, shops and food.  We skipped the rides and saw a few shows:   New Zhejiang Balancing Monks, Dermot Murphy, Invaders & Frontier Follies.

Tonight we saw Shoji.  WOW!!!  What a place what a show.

 

Shoji JJJJ – Bathrooms: The ladies’ powder room is complete with wainscoting and ceiling reproduced from the 1890’s Empire Period. To the ladies amazement, there are live cut orchids at every granite and onyx pedestal sink. Add to all that stained and jeweled glass and magnificent chandeliers!  The gentlemen’s lounge is no less imposing, with black lion head sinks imported from Italy, black leather chairs and a marble fireplace. The billiard room contains a hand carved mahogany billiard table, a viewing gallery, and a burled walnut mirror that was built in 1868. The Show:  blazing violins, stunning harmonies, and world-class choreography of this musical extravaganza, it’s a family show with a touch of class, it’s a performance filled with everything from country to classics, it’s dancing and drums and a whole lot of family fun. You’ll see cowboy ropes twirling, Taiko drums beating and talented musicians treating you to country, gospel and songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The energy of the performance flows through to the audience, and it’s sure to get your feet tapping and your lips smiling.

Silver Dollar City: New Zhejiang Balancing Monks JJJ An internationally-acclaimed troupe of two dozen acrobats and head-balancing monks demonstrate awe-inspiring mastery of body and mind.

Silver Dollar City Dermot Murphy JJJ , Invaders JJJ & Frontier Follies JJJ

 

Branson KOA – Wednesday & Thursday

We worked Wednesday morning, then walked to the microbrewery for happy hour.  Went to the 8 pm show – Grand Country Jubilee.  A good show, but not the best.

Thursday – Steve works morning and I work afternoon.  No shows for us today.  Steve is at the kitchen flippin’ pancakes.  He’s awfully cute in his apron:-)

Grand Country Jubilee – Features the band New South which is a quartet. Tthey sing today’s country hits as well as quartet classics from the Oak Ridge Boys to the Statler Brothers. Featuring Country to Gospel and 50’s to modern day, the Grand Jubilee explodes with music and fun. Comedy is abundant!

Branson KOA – Tuesday – Two-Fer

One of the clubs near the kampground introduced two of their new shows tonight.  They invited KOA staff and others to attend a dinner and shows.  We saw part of their “Our Sinatra Show” and part of their “Hunka Hunka of Burnin’ Love” show.  Steve liked the Elvis show, I wasn’t impressed by either.

Our Sinatra & Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love