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The Paddlewheel Pub is having a live music event with Pearl Nation!
Enjoy Great Food & Great Music SATURDAY June 8, 9pm-1am!

About Pearl Nation:
Pearl is Funky but Diverse so.......We will always stay Diversely Funky!!
We cover artist's ranging from: Stevie Wonder to The Kings of Leon, Chaka Khan to Journey, Grace Potter to Lenny Kravitz and new music from artists like Rhianna and Eminem just to name a few!
It’s always a Party if Pearl is there to Rock It!

2013 KHOZ 102.9 – TEXACO COUNTRY SHOWDOWN COMPETITION
LIVE AT BRANSON LANDING!

The Texaco Country Showdown is coming back to Branson Landing! KHOZ 102.9 will host America’s largest country music talent search and radio promotion this year, right in front of the Branson Landing Fountains! For 30 years, this Showdown competition has given aspiring country music artists a chance to launch their professional careers and again this year, the finalists will have their chance to perform for you at Branson Landing.
The Master of Ceremonies for the Texaco Country Showdown will be Clay Cooper from the Clay Cooper Theatre. The show will also feature Emcee, Clay Cooper and his band, The Country Music Express Band – AND… the band will also be providing the backup for the contestants. The Celebrity Guest Judges for this year will be announced at a later date – so, be sure to check back.

Clay Cooper has been performing in Branson for years and in 2005, Clay decided to put together a show of his own – which can now be found at The NEW Clay Cooper Theatre. Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express is an all-new, high energy show full of great singing, dancing, comedy and much more. For more information on Clay Cooper and his NEW Theatre in Branson, visit www.claycooper.biz.

Mark your calendars and cheer on the contestants as they compete in the Texaco Country Showdown on Friday, June 14th at 4:30 pm in front of the Branson Landing fountains. For more information on this event, visit www.khoz.com today!
Be sure to stay at The Landing after the competition - KHOZ will be hosting a Street Dance from 8pm to 11pm!

CHILDREN’S CHORUS OF COLLIN COUNTY PERFORMANCE

The Children’s Chorus of Collin County began in January 2007 with a very special group of talented children who wanted to make a difference by contributing their music to the cities in which they lived. The Children's Chorus of Collin County is privileged to be situated in one of the fastest growing, ever-changing counties in North Texas. The Chorus is an auditioned group of boys and girls who exhibit superior musical and vocal skills, enthusiasm for each performance, and a strong desire to be a part of a growing group of talented youth. Within the group, there are budding songwriters, talented instrumentalists, actors who perform regularly in their community theaters and many talented soloists who perform individually in local and even national settings. The Children's Chorus is for grades 4-6. The Children's Chorus of Collin County is led by Artistic Director, Janie Carver and Executive Director Russ Porter.

Don’t miss this choral performance, directly following the 1pm fountain show!

LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN CASTING CALL FOR STUPID HUMAN TRICKS & STUPID PET TRICKS!

Join Springfield’s TV Station KOLR 10 at Branson Landing on Saturday, June 15th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for The LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN Stupid Human Tricks & Stupid Pet Tricks Casting Call!

No purchase is necessary. This casting call is open to all ages. However, participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian must chaperone and sign a release waiver. Participants will have the chance to be selected to perform their trick on the Late Show with David Letterman.

You must arrive at the casting call between the designated times of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The casting call is based on a first come, first serve basis, so pre-registration will not guarantee an audition. The last audition will take place promptly at 7:00 p.m. Auditions will take place outside in front of the Branson Landing Fountains. If you are participating in the Stupid Pet Tricks Casting Call, please take note of the following: bring water for your pet, pets must be under the control of the owner at all times prior to the casting call (leash, crate, etc.), and owner must provide proof of all current vaccinations. Be sure to visit www.ozarksfirst.com/letterman for additional details on casting call times and rules.

Be sure to stay for the 8pm Concert following the auditions featuring MAKENNA & BROCK, Live in Concert in front of the Branson Landing Fountains.

MAKENNA & BROCK – LIVE IN CONCERT!

Makenna & Brock first met when they were cast as Laurey and Curly in the 2007 musical theater performance of Oklahoma, where they instantly connected on and off stage and ended up becoming a permanent duo and great friends. In 2009 they began touring throughout the United States, sharing the bill with many great acts such as: James Otto, LoCash Cowboys, Uncle Kraker, and Sheryl Crow. As a duo, they have recorded and produced three CD’s and their single Keith Whitley Song has been played on country radio stations throughout the United States.

Their big break came in the summer of 2011, when they captured the hearts of tens of millions of viewers when they were selected as top 50 finalists on the American version of Simon Cowell’s hit television show, The X-Factor. Makenna and Brock were one of the last remaining country artists on the show and were critically acclaimed by some of the most renowned figures in the music industry. Those of which included, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole, Nicole Scherzinger, and Chairman and CEO of Island Def Jam Music Group, L.A. Reid. Makenna and Brock were not only broadcast throughout the world, but they were also featured in magazines such as People, Washington Post, and Rolling Stones and featured on many eminent websites including CNN.com, CBS.com, and MTV.com.

THE CATE BROTHERS – LIVE IN CONCERT!

Don’t miss this Special THURSDAY NIGHT Concert at Branson Landing starting at 7pm in front of the fountains, featuring the amazing Cate Brothers! The Cate Brothers, identical twins Earl and Ernie, exemplify the country-style rock and roll that flourishes in the Ozark Mountains area of northwest Arkansas. Although best known for country music, the Cates added rock and roll to their approach in a distinctly unpretentious way, inheriting the legacy of some of the earliest Arkansas rockabilly performers.

The Cates were born in Fayetteville and grew up in Springdale and although not born to a musical family, the Cates taught themselves how to play and were heavily influenced during their teenage years by Hawkins, whose ever-changing band, the Hawks, was at that time composed of the personnel who eventually became famous as Bob Dylan’s backup ensemble, the Band: pianist Richard Manuel, keyboardist Garth Hudson, drummer Levon Helm, and guitarist Robbie Robertson. The Cates have remained close to the northwest Arkansas area and remain true to their musical roots in that theirs is a “country soul” unit, and they are masters of a kind of rhythmic eclecticism that is native to the cultural territory from which it emerged, bounded generationally by Bob Wills’s western swing and the Band’s blend of hillbilly simplicity and blues depth and incorporating both styles into their own music.

The Cates have earned a devoted following of their own and have continued to release albums, including Radioland (1995), Struck a Vein (1997), and Cate Brothers Band Live (1999) and to this day, they remain a well-respected regional band among their peers in the music world and have carried the northwest Arkansas style of classic rock into the twenty-first century.

SAVANNAH JACK – LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

From playing honky-tonks on lower Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee to opening arena and large festival dates for Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill, The Doobie Brothers and the legendary Kenny Rogers, among others…Savannah Jack has honed their skills as outstanding live entertainers who captivate audiences from the very first note.

Savannah Jack brings a highly entertaining and energetic show to the stage – so join us on Saturday, June 22nd at 8pm in front of the fountains for what Joe Guercio, Elvis Presley’s longtime music and orchestra director, calls Savannah Jack, “the absolute best band I’ve seen in country music today…the Alabama of the 21st century.”

USSSA U11 BOYS GLOBAL WORLD SERIES OPENING CEREMONY

Branson Landing is honored to work with The Branson RecPlex to hold the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Athletes for the Boy’s Baseball World Series Event taking place in Branson. Stop down by the fountains and help us welcome the USSSA U11 Boys Global World Series.  

And…don’t miss a very special performance by THE BLUES BROTHERS from the Legends in Concert Show to get the event started and experience, first-hand the best of Elwood and Jake (Justin Clark and Bucky Heard) who have been working together since the late 90’s and keep the heart and soul of the Blues Brothers™ alive and well on the Legends Stage at the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater.

CHAIN REACTION – A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY, LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

Back by popular demand…Chain Reaction – a Tribute to Journey from Nashville, Tennessee!  DON’T MISS this exciting and unforgettable concert by Chain Reaction – they’re the band that you’ll become a fan of after their first song and yes…this is the band that everyone talks about.   Join us for what promises to be an exciting concert as this group of five is one of the best tribute bands in the country, honoring the timeless classics of Journey. Sing along as they take you back in time with the Big Hits and make you feel the magic of Journey all over again.

Concert begins at 8pm down by the Branson Landing Fountains – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Chain Reaction – a Tribute to Journey.

THE HORN DAWGS – LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

Branson Landing is thrilled to have the amazing, fun and exciting band…THE HORN DAWGS take the stage on Wednesday, July 3rd to help us celebrate Independence Day (a day early) – in a BIG Way, not soon to be forgotten!   For the past 18 years, “The Horn Dawgs” have rocked the Branson night life featuring lead vocals by Bucky Heard (one of the Blues Brothers in the Legends in Concert Show) and Gary Myers (lead guitarist and Emcee for Mickey Gilley) as the Band Leader. This amazing 11 piece horn band, featuring a blazing 4 piece horn section - truly know the meaning of the phrase “lay down the groove” and back that up with powerfully tight vocal harmonies! 

The Horn Dawgs have received rave revues in such reputable publications as USA Today, The Washington Post and 417 Magazine and have had the privilege of sharing the stage with such legendary artists as B.B King, Colin Raye, Bob Babbitt, bass player for The Funk Brothers, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Johnny Lee, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers and many more!  This group of very talented and accomplished musicians are a staple in the Branson music scene and have been repeatedly labeled a MUST SEE!  It’s not just a great BAND, it’s not just a great SHOW, it is a great EXPERIENCE…so, come on out and join us, as we howl with The Horn Dawgs!  After their performance, we’ll light up the skies over Lake Taneycomo with the 6th Annual Liberty Light Up Fireworks Show and don’t be in any hurry to leave after the Fireworks – because the Horn Dawgs will take the stage again for a couple more songs to end the evening on a high note!

6th ANNUAL LIBERTY LIGHT UP FIREWORKS SHOW!

Join us for Branson Landing's 6th Annual Liberty Light Up – and celebrate Independence Day - In a BIG Way - a Day Early! Don’t miss our special WEDNESDAY, July 3rd Concert at 8:00 pm in front of the Branson Landing fountains featuring the band, THE HORN DAWGS, from Branson, MO.  

Following the concert, Branson Landing’s 6th Annual Liberty Light Up – will light up the skies over Lake Taneycomo with an amazing choreographed Fireworks Display Show produced by Gateway Fireworks Displays. This celebration promises to be unforgettable with a choreographed opening highlighting a spectacular celebration of America’s Independence - closing with a Gateway Fireworks Signature Grand Finale that will leave you in awe.  Following the Fireworks Spectacular, THE HORN DAWGS will take the stage again and end the evening on a high note!

FIRECRACKER 5000

It’s the 13th Annual Firecracker 5000 race! This race is a 5K run at Branson Landing to help raise money for Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.

THE WONDERLAND BAND – LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!
WONDERLAND is a five piece band featuring some of Kansas City's most seasoned performers. This band is one of Kansas City’s Premier Dance Bands, performing all of your favorites from the 70’s to Today!     

Concert begins at 8pm – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music down by the Branson Landing Fountains, where you’re sure to get up and dance while listening to The Wonderland Band perform many of your favorites.

BACKLIT – LIVE IN CONCERT!

BACKLIT is a Middle, Tennessee based cover band that started in 2009 with the sole purpose of doing what the collective members, Jason, Mike, Russ, and Steve were born to do...play music with infectious melodies and rockin’ rhythms!

With musical influences by such artists like Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Eddie Van Halen, to newer artists like Kings Of Leon, Maroon 5 and Muse, BACKLIT strives to create that balance between music that is fun and although their musical backgrounds and influences vary, they respect them all and tastefully try to mold them together in hopes to influence others to have the same passion and respect for music.

BACKLIT is a Top 40 Rock/Alternative Cover Band is sure to play all of your favorites and leave you wanting more.

JOHNNY LEE & FRIENDS UNPLUGGED – LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

Branson Landing is excited to host an unforgettable evening of live music with Johnny Lee & Friends UNPLUGGED on THURSDAY, August 1, 2013 AT 7:00 PM! Taking the stage will be Johnny Lee – the voice that garnered several songs to reach the top of the Billboard Magazine Hot Country Singles Chart like…Looking for Love, One in a Million, Bet your Heart on Me and more.

Joining him on stage will be two of his good buddies, Bill White and Larry McFadden. Bill White is the founder of the group White Bruthaz and has had 8 top 100 Billboard records in his early career. Larry McFadden, former Bandleader and bassist for Mel Tillis and then later known as the famed country music manager who found Lee Greenwood.

So…mark your calendars, as these guys are ready to take the Branson Landing stage by storm “UNPLUGGED” on THURSDAY, August 1st and it promises to be an event you’ll be talking about for a long, long time!

THE MARK CHAPMAN BAND – LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!
Back by popular demand…The Mark Chapman Band (MCB) is a regional favorite based out of Springfield, MO - labeled by the Media as a Modern Country, Alt-Rock and Red Dirt Band and… they are coming to the Branson Landing!  Don’t miss Mark’s performance of "Where Would You Go (If You Couldn't Go Home)?" – a touching song written for his neighbors in Joplin, MO after the devastating tornado in May, 2011.

Concert begins at 8pm – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music – you’ll hear it all, from Country to Rock and Pop!

SMOKIES VS OZARKS – THE GREAT KARAOKE SING OFF!
Join us at the Branson Landing as the Smokies and the Ozarks meet to compete in The Great Karoke Sing Off. Five Contestants from the Ozarks and five from the Smokies will take the stage at Branson Landing and compete for the $1000 cash prize. This exciting Sing Off is sponsored by Krazy Town Records and Stevie Lee Woods and Friends. Winner of the Karaoke Sing Off competition will be announced following the concert starting at 7:30pm - featuring Steve Lee Woods, Bailee and the Boys, Billy Dean and T Graham Brown!!

Mark your calendars, this is one musical event you don’t want to miss!

STEVIE LEE WOODS, BAILEE AND THE BOYS, BILLY DEAN & T GRAHAM BROWN – LIVE IN CONCERT!
Branson Landing is excited to again host with Stevie Lee Woods & Krazy Town Records - an evening of great country music, featuring performances by four amazing recording artists.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us at the Landing, for an evening under the stars with some amazing Country Stars taking the stage in front of the beautiful Branson Landing Fountains. Enjoy live performances by Stevie Lee Woods, Bailee and the Boys, Billy Dean and T Graham Brown starting at 7:30 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

K-LIFE 5K TANEY COUNTY RUN-WALK

Join us for this community event where we welcome runners, walkers and families of all levels and abilities. All proceeds from the race will benefit K-Life Taney County where our mission is to... "Provide unconditional friendship for youth."

The race will begin AND end at Branson Landing with Race Day Registration taking place at 7 AM in front the fountains. Packets may be picked up between 7 - 7:45 AM in the same location. The race will begin at 8 AM. This course is mostly flat through quiet residential areas, along Lake Taneycomo. The Race begins and ends at the fountains in The Branson Landing Town Square.

2013 MDA “SHOW OF STRENGTH” – AN EVENING OF CONCERTS WITH KSPR!
Branson Landing is proud to again, work hand in hand with the local MDA Chapter and KSPR 33, The ABC Television affiliate on Sunday evening, broadcasting LIVE from the Landing and bringing to you, the 2013 MDA Show of Strength.
LIVE Concert Performances that evening will start at 6:00 pm featuring the amazing Band – IROC and at 8:00 PM - PEARL NATION will take the stage for MDA. Again this year, you are invited to “Take A Seat” this Labor Day Weekend for MDA and enjoy the exciting concerts – from your very own reserved chair in front of the Branson Landing Fountains! For a set donation to MDA, YOU Can Take a Seat…AND Take a Stand, as we raise a muscle to make a difference for MDA!

So, mark your calendars and please join us as we all work TOGETHER to make a difference for MDA.

2013 MDA “SHOW OF STRENGTH” CONCERT FEATURING…IROC!
Don’t miss IROC, the amazing cover band playing all of those favorites that you love to dance and sing along to. This seven piece band from Springfield, MO will kick off the 2013 MDA “Show of Strength” Evening Concert Series at 6:00 PM in a concerted effort of helping us as we raise a muscle to make a difference for the local MDA Chapter of Springfield, MO.

Mark your calendars and join us as we “Take a Stand” this Labor Day Weekend for MDA.

2013 MDA “SHOW OF STRENGTH” CONCERT FEATURING…PEARL NATION!
Voted Springfield’s Best Band by 417 Mag – Pearl Nation will take the stage to help us make a difference for MDA. Don’t miss this exciting and unforgettable concert - where you’ll hear everything from Southern R&B, Atlanta Hip Hop, Classic Rock, Chicago Blues and Jamaican Reggae – all fused into a Musical Masterpiece of Gumbo!

Pearl Nation is an amazing cover band, playing everything and something - for everyone!

THE STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB PRESENTS…THE ORPHAN CAR SHOW!

For the past 17 years, The Ozark Trails Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club, International has held an Orphan Car Show in Branson and they are going to return again this year with their show at Branson Landing!  

An "orphan car" is one whose manufacturer has either gone out of business or ceased production of that particular automobile brand, as opposed to a model within a brand.  Automobiles having been displayed at past car shows include; Hudson, Packard, Kaiser, Frasier, Nash, Geronimo, Desoto, Plymouth, Muntz Jet, Holzman, Playboy, Studebaker and many others. Don’t miss this opportunity to see those rare automobiles. For more information on this upcoming event, visit http://ozarktrails.tripod.com/ozark-trails-chapter-sdc.html today!

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. At a Walk event, you can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the support programs and services offered by your local chapter. You will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through advocacy initiatives and clinical trial enrollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each participant connect to their reason for walking.

Walk will begin at the North End of the Landing, by BELK.
Learn more & Register here: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=3473&pg=entry

GYPSY – A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC, LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

The band members of GYPSY have joined together to bring you music from the Legendary Classic Rock Band, Fleetwood Mac. Dee Miller is the lead as Stevie-known to have powerhouse vocals as she weaves a web of all her greatest hits and Matt Carfi will make you think Lindsey is in the house with such hits as “Big Love” and “Go Your Own Way”. Stella Loreto is phenomenal as the great Christine with “You Make Loving Fun” and other hits of the era.

John Hancock on keys is a Kansas City native and from the delicate piano intro in “Rhiannon” to the thick synth textures in Stevie Nicks “Stand Back” to the classic Hammond organ sound in “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”, John is no stranger to the Fleetwood Mac Catalog. Round it out with Mark Williamson on percussion, Kenny Hummer on Bass, and Jack Stone on Rythmn Guitar and you’ll experience a blast from the past! All of these musicians have been no stranger to the music scene - as each of them have been in successful bands over the years and are now joined together to create a timely tribute to one of the great icons of classic rock…Fleetwood Mac.

Concert begins at 8pm – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music down by the Branson Landing Fountains, where you’re sure to hear GYPSY perform all of the Fleetwood Mac favorites.

BRANSON LANDING’S 3RD ANNUAL ARTISAN’S MARKET!
Join us for Branson Landing’s 3rd Annual Artisan’s Market on Friday and Saturday, September 27th and 28th from 10am to 8pm. Branson Landing is excited to welcome back these artisans and their exquisite arts and crafts and you are invited to check out their hand crafted art, displayed in the artisan’s white tents located up and down the Promenade. These creative vendors come from the surrounding states as well as Missouri to join our current stores for a weekend of shopping you won’t want to miss! This is the perfect time to find those hand-made pieces of art to compliment any spot in your home or to pick out those unique and special holiday gifts for your loved ones.

PLUS…don’t miss the 8 pm LIVE Concert in front of the Branson Landing Fountains on Friday, September 27th with the amazing band, Chain Reaction – a Tribute to Journey!

CHAIN REACTION – A TRIBUTE TO JOURNEY, LIVE IN CONCERT AT BRANSON LANDING!

Back by popular demand…Chain Reaction – a Tribute to Journey from Nashville, Tennessee!  Don’t miss this exciting and unforgettable concert by Chain Reaction – they’re the band that you’ll become a fan of after their first song and yes…this is the band that everyone talks about.   Join us for what promises to be an exciting concert as this group of five is one of the best tribute bands in the country, honoring the timeless classics of Journey. Sing along as they take you back in time with the Big Hits and make you feel the magic of Journey all over again.

Concert begins at 8pm down by the Branson Landing Fountains – so join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Chain Reaction – a Tribute to Journey.

GIFT OF HOPE 5K

Gift of Hope, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host the 2nd annual “Run for Hope” 5k fun run and 1 mile walk on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Branson Landing.
  
The race/walk will start and end at the North end (in front of Belk) at 8am.  The post-race awards party will be held at Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar and Grill on the Branson Landing at 9am.  The “split the pot” ticket will be drawn and announced at Ernie Biggs and door prizes will be given away after the race.

5k/1mi walk Adult: $20 or $25 day of race
Youth (4-12): $15 or $20 day of race
Under 3 free!

Top three runners will receive $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place.   
The first 200 pre-registered participants (by Sept. 27) will receive a commemorative t-shirt and “goodie bag”.
Registration will begin at 6:45am the day of the event. 
For more information call 417-546-8062 or register online at www.actnowracing.com or visit www.giftofhopeinc.org or http://www.facebook.com/GiftofHopeForsyth