Steel Players in Branson

[Bud Harger]

I'm going to be in Branson, Missouri (not picking...just on vacation)in mid-February. Surely there are some super-pickers there...and I'd like to see them as many as possible.

I'm not all that interested in seeing the big production shows. What is the best way to see the steel players? Back-street bars or hideaways smokey lounges...away from the big productions?

Who's there. Anybody have some names of players and where they're playing?

This is my first trip there, so I need help to get the most out of it.

Thanks,

bUd

[Walter Stettner]

If the Brumley Family Show is still running, you gotta see it - Tom B. on stage is a real treat!

The Grand Ladies of the GOO Show (depends on who is around, Jean Shepard, Margo Smith, Helen Cornelius, Jeannie Seely) - good show!

Mel Tillis Show (Terry Bethel, although he's not getting too much space)

I'm sure you will have a great time!!!

Walter

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[autry andress]

You might want to check Joey Riley With Mickey Gilley. I used to enjoy his playin
on Fiddle when he was 15 or so in the 80's.
Heard he is real good on Steel. His mom & dad owned the Wylie Opry when he was growing
up.

[RON PRESTON]

See if you can find a fellow by the name of Gean Movanie..(Not sure if I am correct on the spelling of his last name). When I played in Branson, (1997-98) he was playing for "Boxcar Willy" and Ferlin Husky. Also, a steel player by the name of Bob that lives in Kirbyville, MO. He lived about 3 miles from where my wife and I lived. He played for the Theatre that is right down the street from that Japanezz Fiddle player. There were about 9 or so steel players that was working at that time. There was only ONE place to "Catch" any pickers, and that was "Beverlys" out on the 284, (Or whatever the #) By-pass. Wednesday nights was the time for the "All-Out_Jam" session. I'm sure things have changed by now....Good Luck.

[Dan Sliter]

Well,
Terry Bethel does not play for Mel anymore.But he is still in Branson.You Can check outRoger Blevins at the Baldnobers show he is a fine player.There are several steel players in Branson you will just have to get out and fine them.Roger Blevins can probley tell you where they are all at.
Hope this helps.

[Whip Lashaway]

If he's in town be sure to see Roy Clark with my very good friend Bob Hempker. Probably the best steel picker in Branson.Mo. Also, Terry is not playing for Mel anymore. In fact Mel doesn't have a theater there anymore. Terry is building guitars again. I'm sure you won't be disappointed no matter what show you take in. They're all good. Have fun. Whip

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[Scott Henderson]

Quite honestly february is a bad time to go. shows are just getting started with rehearsals. Terry played last year at a show but ican't remember the guy's name Paul somebody. Gene Mulvaney, who is a super talent, was working at "country tonight" also dean holman is another but they all may be hard to find this time of year. You might try a little club called beverly's. it's been a couple of years but on wednesday nights usually had a great jam session there and no tellin who would show up.My buddy winston blair used to play in a club next to a sushi bar/ restaurant type place. Like i said everyone is just gearing up in february. I play at lee mace's ozark opry and we don't start back up till the last saturday i april.Now if you want ot make the drive,about 2&1/2 hours i play on sunday nights at a place called crickets in hurricane deck MO. I work with Jimmy and starla queen,hosts of the hall of fame show at ISGC.Jimmy is also one of the staff drummers at ISGC along with bobby regot. also john farrel of ISGC fame works there too. we play from 6-10 every sunday.email me if you need directions but like i said it is a little bit of a jump from branson.
we're all just getting our sealegs in early february. branson kicks in gear actually in march i believe. wish i could help more.

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Steelin' away in the ozarks and life,
Scott
www.scottyhenderson.com

[JAMES BANKS]

Terry is playing for the Paul Harris show. Paul is a traditional country fan and he features Terry a lot. We were there 2 times earlier this year and he does some great instrumentals. Another good steeler plays at Country tonight, but he does not get much shine time. I talked with him a while last spring but I forgot his name. The steel player at Grand Country Jubilee is also very good and it is an excellant show. It is in the Grand Country Theatre. If you have time drop down to Eureka Springs and see Eddie Snow at Ozark Mountain Hoedown. Joey Riley does more comedy than steelin but he is good at what he does.


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[Jeff Coffell]

Bud

You gotta go see the Paul Harris show with Terry on steel. They let him play a lot. He actually runs the band.

Also, go see Down Home Country with Splinter Middleton in the 76 mall, I think it's like a 1 p.m. show and it is great. His steel player is normally Dean Holman. they actually do some traditional country like we do.

You just have to go see Gilley and Joey Riley, he'll bust you up with laughter and is a great player also.

Regina and I go to Branson about 3 times a year. I'd live there if I were retired. MAYBE ONE DAY!!!!!!!

Have fun

Your neighbor

Jeff

[Dale Dorsey]

Just an FYI. Tom Brumley isn't playing anywhere in Branson right at the moment. Show closed after 14 long years but may reopen in the future.

[Don E. Curtis]

As of last summer:

Bobby Hempker with Roy Clark
Dean Holeman with Moe Bandy Show
Terry Bethel with Paul Harris Show
Roger Blevins with Baldknobbers

Terry Bethel is the man, and seeing him play would be worth the trip.
Just my opinion.
Don E. Curtis