The Horseshoe Theatre - Monett, Missouri

Upcoming Events at The Horseshoe Theatre - Monett, Missouri

2009-12-31T23:59:00.095-06:00

FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE

HORSESHOE THEATRE - MONETT
SEE BELOW

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DEAR FRIENDS OF THE HORSESHOE THEATRE

PLEASE GO TO OUR REAL WEBSITE

WITH PHOTO'S AND LINKS TO THE BANDS AT:

http://www.mvmohorseshoe.com/

Thanks.

Joe Levanti

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DIRECTIONS TO THE HORSESHOE
From Springfield, Republic,
Billings, Marionville, Aurora -
Rt. US 60 West to Monett (Past KFC)
To S. Kyler St. -- Turn Right (N)
two traffic lights to Broadway.
Turn Left (W) to 5th St. Turn Right (N)
one Block to City Hall -- 5th & Bond

From Joplin and Mt. Vernon
(Simple Directions not the shortest)
I-44 to Exit 44 – “H” Hwy to Monett.
Turn Right on Cleveland Ave. (Sonic)
to the 4 way Red Flashing Light (5th St.)
Turn Left to Bond St. (City Hall).

From Cassville.
Rt. 37 North to Monett.
Continue (N) past Rt. 60 around the curve to the right (Myrtle St.) - Continue two more blocks & merge Right - on to Broadway to 5th St.

Turn Left One block North to Bond St.
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City Hall is at 5th & Bond
Enter from East Side of Building

Elevator to 2nd Floor.
Contact:
(417) 466-0343
Email: levanti@mchsi.com (Joe Levanti)

DONATION: $5.00 per person-- children age 10 and under - $2.50

Time: All performances start at 7 pm unless otherwise indicated

Dates: Most performances are on Saturday evenings starting at 7pm, however sometimes there are also special events on other days.

Snacks: Snacks Not allowed in the auditorium.

Misc:
Disabled Accessible
Door Prizes

Welcome to the Horseshoe Theatre!

2009-12-30T23:58:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the blog of the Horseshoe Theatre in SW Missouri

This blog provides information about the Horseshoe Theatre (e.g. location, prices, history), the schedule of performers, and also allows YOU to comment on the performances!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Joe Levanti
Founder, Horseshoe Theatre
Mount Vernon, Missouri

Joe Levanti

Basic Information

2009-12-30T23:00:00.001-06:00

Location:

Directions to Temporary Location

From Springfield, Republic,
Billings, Marionville, Aurora -
Rt. US 60 West to Monett (Past KFC)
To S. Kyler St. -- Turn Right (N)
two traffic lights to Broadway.
Turn Left (W) to 5th St. Turn Right (N)
one Block to City Hall -- 5th & Bond

From Joplin and Mt. Vernon
(Simple Directions not the shortest)
I-44 to Exit 44 – “H” Hwy to Monett.
Turn Right on Cleveland Ave. (Sonic)
to the 4 way Red Flashing Light (5th St.)
Turn Left to Bond St. (City Hall).

From Cassville.
Rt. 37 North to Monett.
Continue (N) past Rt. 60 around the curve to the right (Myrtle St.) - Continue two more blocks & merge Right - on to Broadway to 5th St.

Turn Left One block North to Bond St.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
City Hall is at 5th & Bond
Enter from East Side of Building

Elevator to 2nd Floor.
Contact:
(417) 466-0343
Email: levanti@mchsi.com (Joe Levanti)

Price: $5.00 per person; $2.50 children 10 and under

Time: All performances start at 7pm unless otherwise indicated

Dates: Most performances are on Saturday evenings starting at 7pm, however sometimes there are also special events on other days.

Snacks: Snacks Not allowed in the auditorium.

Misc:
Disabled Accessible
Door Prizes

LOST CREEK

2008-05-27T16:53:00.001-05:00

LOST CREEK
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Missouri Mountain Gang

2008-05-27T16:12:00.001-05:00

Missouri Mountain Gang
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Fab BRD's #2

2007-11-28T13:18:00.001-06:00

Fab BRD's #2
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Horseshoe Christmas

2007-11-28T13:13:00.001-06:00

Horseshoe Christmas
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Fabulous BRD's

2007-11-20T12:03:00.001-06:00

Fabulous BRD's
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Alan_Young_photo

2007-11-15T12:00:00.001-06:00

Alan_Young_photo
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Wilderness Road #6

2007-11-01T10:28:00.001-05:00

Wilderness Road #6
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Drywood #4

2007-11-01T10:26:00.001-05:00

Drywood #4
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Link Family

2007-10-24T14:12:00.001-05:00

Link Family
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Tim & Deborah Snider #2

2007-10-09T11:25:00.001-05:00

Tim & Deborah Snider #2
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Many A Mile

2007-10-03T06:50:00.001-05:00

Many A Mile
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Left to Right: Casey Wilson, Guitar and vocal; Rachel Mayanovic, Fiddle and vocals; John Trew, Banjo and vocals; Blake Waterworth, Bass

Ozark Country Grass Photo

2007-10-01T12:57:00.001-05:00

Ozark Country Grass Photo
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Gunter Creek Band

2007-09-18T09:26:00.001-05:00

Gunter Creek Band
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Pictured Left to right:

Marcelle Craig-She has been singing & yodeling in the Ozarks for many years.
Tim Henson- Rhythm guitar & lead singer
Tim' wife, Janice backup singer, (not pictured) formerly performed with Union Ridge Bluegrass.
Marvin Carney- Dobro & lead singer.
James Carney- Drums
Jerry White- Bass guitar
Dale Terry- Lead guitar

Leftovers

2007-08-28T14:57:00.001-05:00

Leftovers
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Wilderness

2007-08-05T17:22:00.001-05:00

Wilderness
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

WILDERNESS ROAD

Wilderness Road is a family band from the Cassville area. Band members include, Kevin Cantwell playing guitar and singing lead vocals. His wife Lori plays bass and sings lead and harmony vocals. Their son Cody plays banjo and sings harmony vocals. The group is rounded out by Lori's father James Savage, playing fiddle and singing harmony vocals.

Brushcreek

2007-07-25T21:10:00.001-05:00

Brushcreek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Backroad Drifters

2007-07-12T20:48:00.001-05:00

Backroad Drifters
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Center_Creek_Blurgrass

2007-07-12T20:47:00.003-05:00

Center_Creek_Blurgrass
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Solid Ground

2007-06-26T11:25:00.001-05:00

Solid Ground
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

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DIRECT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
THE AWARD WINNING
"SOLID GROUND"
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CONCERT

AND AS AN ADDED BONUS
THIS WEEK
>>> FREE POPCORN <<<
WITH YOUR $ 5.
PAID ADMISSION

THE FREE POPCORN IS SPONSORED BY
ELDORADO GAMES OF MT. VERNON
[CARE TO BE A SPONSOR?]
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TO HEAR SOME SOUND CLIPS OF
SOLID GROUND'S MUSIC -- GO TO:

RILEY_S

2007-06-20T13:01:00.001-05:00

RILEY_S
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

THE LAST RESORT

2007-06-12T20:27:00.001-05:00

THE LAST RESORT
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

AMERICAN EAGLE -

2007-05-22T15:29:00.001-05:00

PLAYING COUNTRY MUSIC WITH SOME FLAIR -
AND YOU’LL BE DELIGHTED WITH
THEIR performance OF mostly
up tempo country songs
with some 60's oldies thrown into
the mix for nostalgia.

Saturday June 2, 2007 - ANTIOCH REVOLUTION - ACTS 11:19-26

2007-05-22T14:51:00.001-05:00

ANTIOCH REVOLUTION 024
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Gary Shipley

2006-12-20T17:38:00.000-06:00

Gary Shipley
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Eli Barsi 1

2006-12-12T17:49:00.000-06:00

Eli Barsi 1
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Makes her home in the Missouri Ozarks. The past 22 years she has entertained across North America performing her brand of Western Roots / Country / Bluegrass / Gospel / & Folk music. Soon to be released is her first complete Gospel collection, entitled ' Closer to Home '. She’s released 11 charting radio singles, 3 CMT videos and has been the recipient of many awards. Along with her husband John Cunningham she looks forward to sharing her music for the Forth time at the Horseshoe Theatre in Mt. Vernon, MO. Come out and enjoy this family show, that includes yodeling, strong vocals, fine musicianship and even a few laughs!!

"Heartland Band"

2006-11-30T18:13:00.000-06:00

"Heartland Band"
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

In 2002 Heartland Band was formed by Richard Owen, who is the Band Leader,
Lead Guitarist and vocalist. Heartland has been booked every week from the
start,also hosted in Branson for the last three years.
Ernie Jackson is the Fiddle player, song writer and vocalist,
Denny McCowan is the Bass Guitar player and vocalist,
Jimmy Burrell is the Steel Guitar player and has been inducted into the Southwest
Western Swing Hall of Fame,
John Sanders is the Drummer and vocalist
David Tunnell is the Key Board player, song writer and vocalist

Sue Williams

2006-11-13T12:11:00.000-06:00

sue
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Brush Creek Bluegrass Band

2006-11-10T16:13:00.000-06:00

brushcreekbluegrassband
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Lights_Of_Home

2006-11-10T15:48:00.000-06:00

Lights_Of_Home
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

The Millers

2006-11-10T15:46:00.000-06:00

The Millers
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

The Clayton Singers

2006-11-10T15:41:00.000-06:00

The Clayton Singers
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday November 4, 2006 - The Clayton Singers - COUNTRY SHOW

2006-10-30T12:31:00.000-06:00

claytons
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday November 3, 2006 - Lindley Creek - BLUEGRASS

2006-10-30T12:30:00.000-06:00

Lindley Creek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

October 27, 2006 - Black Mountain Boys

2006-10-23T17:06:00.000-05:00

Black Mountain Boys
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday October 27, 2006 - brushcreekbluegrassband

2006-10-23T17:05:00.001-05:00

brushcreekbluegrassband
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday October 28, 2006 - Sue Williams

2006-10-23T17:05:00.000-05:00

sue
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday October 21, 2006 - Stonebrook Bluegrass

2006-10-17T16:30:00.000-05:00

StonebrookBluegrass
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday October 21, 2006 - Alan Young

2006-10-17T16:28:00.000-05:00

alanyoung
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday December 1, 2006 - Lost Creek BLUEGRASS

2006-10-03T12:51:00.000-05:00

lostcreek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday December2, 2006 - The Clayton Singers Country Show

2006-10-03T12:36:00.000-05:00

claytons
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday December 8, 2006 - The Claytons BLUEGRASS

2006-10-03T12:35:00.000-05:00

claytons
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday December 9, 2006 Joe and Steph

2006-10-03T12:33:00.000-05:00

Joe and Steph
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Thursday October 12, 2006 Eli Barsi - AWA Awards 2006

2006-10-03T11:31:00.000-05:00

AWA_awards_2006_004
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

CopperStar Productions and Vibrillium Records are proud to announce that Eli Barsi is the recipient of the 2006 Will Rogers Award for Western Female Vocalist, presented to her by the Academy of Western Artists [ AWA].

On Tuesday, September 26th, 2006, the AWA Awards were held in Dallas, Texas at the Eisemann Center. This awards show honors artists of all kinds that are directly involved with the cowboy heritage movement. Canadian Cowgirl Eli Barsi was recognized as the Female Vocalist of the Year. She was also the recipient of this award in 2002.

Eli is a true prairie girl that was raised on the southeastern plains of Saskatchewan, Canada. Before relocating to the Branson area of Missouri, she spent several years honing her craft as a singer, songwriter, musician, & yodeler in the province of Alberta near Stony Plain. You can find this artist performing all over North America at any given time, as she loves to travel and promote our western heritage by sharing her cowgirl music. www.elibarsi.com

Friday October 6, 2006 - Flatcreek Bluegrass

2006-10-03T11:17:00.000-05:00

Flatcreek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday October 7, 2006 - The Clayton Singers Country Show

2006-10-03T11:08:00.000-05:00

claytons
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday September 29, 2006 - Joe and Steph

2006-09-26T17:35:00.000-05:00

Joe and Steph
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday September 29, 2006 - The Riley's" and Crossroads Connection Band

2006-09-13T15:48:00.000-05:00

The Riley's" and Crossroads Connection Band
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday September 16, 2006 - Sue Williams

2006-09-10T15:03:00.000-05:00

sue
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Jerry Frey – Bass
Tony Baggett – Lead Guitar
Larry Whaley – Guitar and Lead Singer
7 pm $5. (Age 10 & Under $2.50)

Some Historical Background on Sue Williams
Through the efforts of Faron Young, Sue Williams appeared on the Grand Ol' Opry in 1963.
Did a guest appearance at Presley's
Won a competition at the Empire Fair Grounds
Barefoot Bob played Sue Williams original music on his show

Friday September 15, 2006 - Midnight Fusion Jazz

2006-09-10T15:02:00.000-05:00

midnightjazz
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Sax – Ryan "Bluto" Chapman

Guitar - Alex Warren

Bass - Brian Chilcutt

Drums - Justin Brandsma

Saturday September 23, 2006 - TurnBack Creek

2006-09-06T13:39:00.000-05:00

TurnBack Creek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

In the year 2002 Turnback Creek came to be when musicians, Lola Clark, and Bob McKay had been playing with a couple of groups for a couple of years. They suddenly found themselves with out a leader. Lola and Bob decided to take over and invite guests to play with them each performance to fill out the remaining years bookings. It worked out beautifully, three of the guest Virginia Snyder of Snyder Music Park and Dee Davis of Clever and Bob’s Wife Barbara of Willard became full time members. Since then a fine lead gutarist, Jay Roberts of Springfield has been added and the group finds them selves very much in demand. Lola and Dee and Virginia found that the three of them blended well singing three part harmony and The Turnback Creek Trio was born. This group has many facets and is a joy to watch. The programs can vary from a Bluegrass presentation to a Variety program of Folk Mix to include Southern Gospel and Blues and Country and Bluegrass and marvelous twin fiddle presentations by Lola and Dee and Vocal solos by Dee Davis accompanied with Barb McKay on the Key board. This Variety presentation is very popular for the group, Dee Davis adds a great spark with her comedy pieces. This group is growing in popularity and has logged many shows in and around S.W. Missouri.

Friday September 22, 2006 - BrushCreek Bluegrass Band

2006-09-06T13:38:00.000-05:00

brushcreekbluegrassband
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

THURSDAY September 21, 2006 - Crazy Mule

2006-09-06T12:36:00.000-05:00

Crazy Mule
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

CRAZY Mule takes traditional blugrass and puts an Ozarks spin on it. There is just enough humor mixed in to please their fans and enough instrumentals to keep the musician completely attentive. Jake Stogdill is a young and talented flatpicker with his own solo instrumental carreer taking off. Boyd Stogdill is a fine banjo picker and writes some hauntingly ancient sounding numbers. Marlin Bashaw's voice can only be explained with one word, Bluegrass! and David Hayworth is an amazing guitarist truly needed to round out the picking section. Les Summy has joined forces to lay down the rythym section on the upright bass. Their sound is truly unique and the experience will leave you looking at mules with a whole new light.

Eli Barsi

2006-09-02T15:08:00.000-05:00

Eli Barsi

Eli Barsi 1
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday September 8, 2006 The Claytons

2006-09-02T12:49:00.000-05:00

claytons
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday September 9, 2006 - Homeward Bound

2006-09-02T12:44:00.000-05:00

Homeward Bound
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Monday September 4, 2006 The Sullivan Family

2006-08-31T19:53:00.000-05:00

The Sullivan Family
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday September 1, 2006 Sons of Thunder

2006-08-31T14:04:00.000-05:00

Sons of Thunder

Mark 3:17 Revelations 6:1

All about us and our music both gospel and secular
Founded on Christian faith and the sounds of southern Bluegrass Music, Sons of Thunder is a Missouri family band. Much like the bibilcal reference, Sons of Thunder is a group of brothers that have strong faith in Christ and a love for music.

Sons of Thunder
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday August 25, 2006 -Brushcreek Bluegrass Band

2006-08-24T15:20:00.000-05:00

brushcreekbluegrassband
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday August 26, 2006 - Missouri Mountain Gang

2006-08-24T14:29:00.001-05:00

Missouri Mountain Gang
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Friday August 25, 2006 - Black Mountain Boys

2006-08-24T14:28:00.000-05:00

Black Mountain Boys
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Saturday August 19, 2006: The Ron & Opal Show

2006-08-15T20:53:00.000-05:00

Erickson_photo12-153x194
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

Ron and Opal Show

Friday August 18, 2006 - FlatCreek

2006-08-15T20:42:00.000-05:00

Flatcreek
Originally uploaded by mvhorseshoe.

FLATCREEK

Saturday August 5, 2006: Tango Performance

2006-08-05T20:00:00.000-05:00

tango06
Originally uploaded by typaldos.

Tango Performance at the Horseshoe Theatre

Date Sat Aug 5
Time 8:00 pm
Cost: $10 each, pay at the door
Where: 315 E South St, Mt Vernon Mo

NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL

Contact: Karen Whitesell 417-471-1001 kglass@mo-net.com

Details: An Argentine Tango Show featuring a cast of performers recognized the world over, including a live tango orchestra.

The cast is in Mt Vernon for the weekend Meet in the Middle tango festival, a gathering of social dancers from all over the country. This public showing is offered to demonstrate the Argentine Tango with the many facets it has to offer.

Robert Haulk of Portland OR, is the master of social dancing, together with Barbara Durr of Atlanta, GA, they show the authentic dancing of tango as seen in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of the tango. It's close, smooth, and answers only to the connection and the music.

Robin Thomas of New York City, together with his new partner, Jennifer Olsen, will mesmerize you with their command of this phenomenal dance, the tango. You'll say, "Now, how'd they do that?" Robin will show you, with a free lesson after the show, at the theatre.

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt, of NYC, are new partners this year, meshing their skills into a dynamic duo of flying legs and flowing passion you will love. See attached picture of 2005 performance.

Tom and Tonya Smith, now living in Las Vegas, or TNT, are definitely dynamite personalities to watch. They take social tango to that beautiful level and present it to you with all their heart and soul.

Korey Ireland of Kansas City, will be partnering with Mila from Russia, if, her visa comes through...Korey is the director of this special Horseshoe troupe. Together they bring to the stage the tango in all its glory, glamour, and glitz.

The highlight of the evening's performance is the Tango Orchestra, Tango Lorca, of Kansas City. Four pieces including, bass, keyboard, violin, and notably augmented by the presence of New York City's bandoneon virtuoso, Hector Del Curto.

The Bandoneon is the signature instrument of the tango orchestra, the squeeze box played on the lap. Hector is a true master of this instrument with a wealth of experience and accomplishments. In Buenos Aires Hector is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, having shared the stage with Pugliese, and Piazzolla, as well as a host of contemporary tango greats. He's also one of the busiest in the industry, currently involved in the Broadway revival of Forever Tango, as well as directing his own ensemble, Eternal Tango, Hector is also an active member of Fernando Otero's X-Tango, Pablo Ziegler's Quintet for the New Tango, Gustavo Moreto's Alas, and Pablo Alsan's Avantango.
For more information check out http://www.hectordelcurto.com

We are thrilled to be able to bring you artists of this caliber to Mt Vernon MO. Please show your support by your presence at the Horseshoe Theatre Sat Aug 5.

Friday August 4, 2006: Turnback Creek - bluegrass

2006-08-04T19:00:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH 7PM
$5 (Age 10 & Under $2.50)
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL

turnbackcreek5people
Originally uploaded by typaldos.
In the year 2002 Turnback Creek came to be when musicians, Lola Clark, and Bob McKay had been playing with a couple of groups for a couple of years. They suddenly found themselves with out a leader. Lola and Bob decided to take over and invite guests to play with them each performance to fill out the remaining years bookings. It worked out beautifully, three of the guest Virginia Snyder of Snyder Music Park and Dee Davis of Clever and Bob’s Wife Barbara of Willard became full time members. Since then a fine lead gutarist, Jay Roberts of Springfield has been added and the group finds them selves very much in demand. Lola and Dee and Virginia found that the three of them blended well singing three part harmony and The Turnback Creek Trio was born. This group has many facets and is a joy to watch. The programs can vary from a Bluegrass presentation to a Variety program of Folk Mix to include Southern Gospel and Blues and Country and Bluegrass and marvelous twin fiddle presentations by Lola and Dee and Vocal solos by Dee Davis accompanied with Barb McKay on the Key board. This Variety presentation is very popular for the group, Dee Davis adds a great spark with her comedy pieces. This group is growing in popularity and has logged many shows in and around S.W. Missouri.

Saturday July 29, 2006: Midnight Fusion Jazz Band

2006-07-29T19:00:00.000-05:00

Midnight Fusion
Sax – Ryan "Bluto" Chapman
Guitar - Alex Warren
Bass - Brian Chilcutt
Drums - Justin Brandsma

Friday July 28, 2006: Black Mountain Boys and Brush Creek Bluegrass

2006-07-28T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Black Mountain Boys & Brush Creek Bluegrass

Black Moutain Boys
(click on photo to make it larger)

Brush Creek Bluegrass
(click on photo to make it larger)

Saturday July 22, 2006: Stonebrook Bluegrass

2006-07-22T19:00:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY JULY 22ND 7PM
$5 (Age 10 & Under $2.50)
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL

Stonebrook Bluegrass
Stonebrook Bluegrass website

Stonebrook Bluegrass

Friday July 21, 2006: Lindley Creek Bluegrass

2006-07-21T19:00:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY JULY 21ST 7PM
$5 (Age 10 & Under $2.50)
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL

Lindley Creek Bluegrass
Lindley Creek Bluegrass website

Lindley Creek Bluegrass

Saturday July 15, 2006: Sons of Thunder - bluegrass

2006-07-15T19:00:00.000-05:00

Sons of Thunder - Bluegrass

Saturday September 2, 2006: The Clayton Singers: Country Show

2006-07-14T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Clayton Singers: Joe & Janice (Bluegrass & Gospel Music)
Kevin Bland – Mandolin
Ken Wimbish – Guitar & Lead Singer

The Claytons
(click on photo to make it larger)

Saturday July 8, 2006: Charles & Jan Lee - country

2006-07-08T19:00:00.000-05:00

CHARLES & JAN LEE WITH THE COUNTRY HARMONY BAND

Friday July 7, 2006: Lost Creek Bluegrass Band

2006-07-07T19:00:00.000-05:00

Lost Creek Blue Grass

Thursday July 6, 2006: Eli Barsi - Country / Bluegrass / Gospel / & Folk Music

2006-07-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

Back Again by Popular Demand!

Eli Barsi

Makes her home in the Missouri Ozarks. The past 22 years she has entertained across North America performing her brand of Western Roots / Country / Bluegrass / Gospel / & Folk music. Soon to be released is her first complete Gospel collection, entitled ' Closer to Home '. She’s released 11 charting radio singles, 3 CMT videos and has been the recipient of many awards. Along with her husband John Cunningham she looks forward to sharing her music for the SECOND time at the Horseshoe Theatre in Mt. Vernon, MO. Come out and enjoy this family show, that includes yodeling, strong vocals, fine musicianship and even a few laughs!!

Saturday June 24, 2006: Open Mic Night

2006-06-24T19:00:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY JUNE 24TH
registration starts at 6PM
performances start at 7pm
***FREE!***
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL!

Open Mic Night

Bring Your Talent
Musical Instruments
CD Accompaniment
Original Songs
Clean Comedy Material
Poets – Story Tellers
Jugglers – Magicians
Ragtime Piano Players
Oompah-pah Polka Bands
String Quartets
Barber Shop Quartets etc.

Friday June 23, 2006: Brush Creek Bluegrass

2006-06-23T19:00:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY JUNE 23RD
7PM $5 (Age 10 & Under $2.50)
NO SMOKING NO ALCOHOL

Brush Creek Bluegrass

Brush Creek Bluegrass
(click on photo to make it larger)

Saturday June 10, 2006: Midnight Fusion - jazz

2006-06-10T18:32:00.001-05:00

Midnight Fusion
Sax – Ryan "Bluto" Chapman
Guitar - Alex Warren
Bass - Brian Chilcutt
Drums - Justin Brandsma

Friday June 9, 2006: The Clayton Singers - Bluegrass

2006-06-09T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Clayton Singers: Joe & Janice (Bluegrass & Gospel Music)
Kevin Bland – Mandolin
Randy Garieletti - Banjo
Ken Wimbish – Guitar & Lead Singer

The Claytons
(click on photo to make it larger)

Saturday May 27, 2006: "Open Mic Night"

2006-05-27T19:00:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY MAY 28TH - 7PM

“Open Mic Night”

Open To The Public
FREE Admission

Bring your instruments or CD’s and entertain the neighbors.
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Sign Up at 6 pm –
Show starts 7 pm
At the Horseshoe Theatre

Friday May 26, 2006: The Black Mountain Boys and Brush Creek Bluegrass

2006-05-26T19:00:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY APRIL 28TH - 7PM
The Black Mountain Boys & Brush Creek Bluegrass

Black Mtn Boys
(click on photo to make it larger)

Brush Creek Bluegrass
(click on photo to make it larger)

Saturday May 20, 2006: Blue Grass Band

2006-05-20T19:00:00.000-05:00

Blue Grass Band

back row, Bill Barks, mandolin, lead and tenor vocals, Phyllis Barks, bass, Terry Johnston,banjo, Don Howard, mandolin , lead and tenor vocals.

Front row---Frank Moore, rythme guitar, bass vocals, Dave Edwards, rythme guitar, lead vocals., Billy Gideon, mandolin.

From Joplin area, recently playing at Liberal Mo.Shiloh School Benefit, Down Home Theater at Cherokee, Kansas. Mount Vernon Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon Mo.

Friday May 19, 2006: Lost Creek Blue Grass

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Lost Creek Blue Grass

Saturday May 13, 2006: Alan Young - country, gospel, some bluegrass

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Alan Young, age 14

Alan Young

Friday May 12, 2006: The Clayton Singers - bluegrass

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The Clayton Singers: Joe & Janice (bluegrass)
Kevin Bland – Mandolin
Ken Wimbish – Guitar & Lead Singer

The Claytons
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Saturday May 6, 2006: The Clayton Singers - country & gospel

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The Clayton Singers: Joe & Janice (country & gospel)
Kevin Bland – Mandolin
Ken Wimbish – Guitar & Lead Singer

The Claytons
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Friday May 5, 2006: Flat Creek Bluegrass

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Flatcreek Bluegrass

Saturday April 29, 2006: The Rileys, country & gospel

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The Rileys Country & Gospel Music Show
(from The Rileys website)

Charlie and Ramona Riley play and sing classic country and are considered PG (prior Garth). When asked, what type of music do you do, Charlie usually responds, “If George Jones won't sing it, why should I?”

Ramona is multi talented, playing Bass, mandolin, piano, accordion, and organ. Ramona's vocal range is cherished by many singers. Her ability to harmonize with most anyone has placed her as the most requested back-up singer in the area. She is loved by everyone that meets her. Her delightful country girl charm, will captivate you instantly.

Charlie is laid back, never knowing what he is going to say next! Plays the guitar, bass and mandolin. He enjoys entertaining you with classic country and off-the-wall country type music. His most requested song is “Clean Underwear”.

Regardless of where The Rileys sing, Clean Underwear song is requested. This theme song is also requested as the dirty underwear song His funny stories are enjoyed by all, bring spontaneous laughter When he tries to play lead guitar, everyone claps when he hits the right note. Pure fun! That's what you will get when The Rileys perform for you.

For more information about them visit The Rileys website.

Friday April 28, 2006: Black Mountain Boys and Brush Creek Bluegrass

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FRIDAY APRIL 28TH - 7PM
The Black Mountain Boys & Brush Creek Bluegrass

Black Mtn Boys
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Brush Creek Bluegrass
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Saturday April 22, 2006: “Country” Larry Sparks & Mike McGee

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“Country” Larry Sparks & Mike McGee

Larry R Sparks

Larry Sparks

Larry began his music career in 1951 when he and friend Buddy Loveall were trying to learn how to play. An uncle of Larry's had a bar in Kansas City, Kansas and let them play in the back. The music was so bad, people would throw change to get them to stop playing. Larry finally was able to play well enough to get paid for his efforts.

When Larry came back from the army in 1965, he got serious about his music. He played all the bars around the Kansas City area, moved to Wichita Kansas in 1972, put together a group of musician's and was sponsored by Radio Station KBUL. Opening shows and playing with Mel Tillis, Jim Ed Brown, Tom T. Hall, and Steve Wariner. With a move to Memphis, then to Nashville, Larry played with the "Bill Black Combo", worked at Boots Randolph's Club and many joints on Printers Alley, and all the big hotels in Memphis. He’s met many of the stars in Nashville and Memphis and recorded with some of them.

Larry had a recording contract but decided to let it go about midway through the recording of his first album. His family was the main reason he gave it up. He then moved back to Missouri where in Columbia he put together an 8-piece group, sponsored by KTGR Radio and Channel 13 TV that was very successful in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The group played at Lodge of Four Seasons, Tantara, Millstone etc.

Retired from music 1984, moved to Omaha Nebraska. Returning to the stage doing guest appearances as some Nashville Stars came through. Headlined a large country music festival "Galaxy of Stars" shows three years.

MOVIES/TV

1994 TV Commercial "Mobilink" Released Nationally

1995 TV Commercial "Runza" Omaha NE famous fast food

1995 Movie "Citizen Ruth" played Burt Reynolds body guard. Starring Laura Dern, Mary K. Place, Kurtwood Smith, Tippi Hedren, Kelly Preston

1996 CBS Mini Series "Gone in the Night" played member of a grand jury true story starring Dixie Carter, Shannon Doherty and Kevin Dillon.

2003 Movie "Flying Tiger" acted as local sheriff along with Casey Clark, Bryan Schany and Abby Wathen filmed in Stockton Missouri

2005 Recorded and Released "Larry Sparks Sings Old Time Favorites"

Larry Sparks still performs some concerts and special projects and his favorite songs are ballads. Watch for him at the annual Stockton MO "Black Walnut Festival", summer in the park Sac Arts Council Music and Mt Vernon Horseshoe Theatre.

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Mike McGee

Mike began playing music in 1964 at the age of 11. He received his first pedal steel guitar in 1971.

Mike began his professional career as a pedal steel guitarist in 1974. He played steel for Stan Hitchcock, Branson promoter Jim Thomas, and Branson's Hee Haw Theatre, where he worked with Hee Haw stars Buck Trent, Archie Campbell, Gordy Tapp, Misty Roe, Gunilla Hutton, Grady Nutt, The Hagar Twins, Lulu Roman, and many others. He was the staff steel guitarist for both Dungeon Studios and American Artists Studios in Springfield, MO for many years and recorded hundreds of sessions for many of this region's finest singers and musicians.

Mike currently owns and operates Limestone Recording Studio, which he started in 1989, serving as both producer and engineer. After logging thousands of hours in the studio for others, he released a CD of pedal steel music that he could call his own in 2005. He continues to play for area artists and enjoys playing at some of the regional steel guitar shows and conventions. He is also employed as a computer programmer and software educator and and instructor.

Mike McGee

Friday April 21, 2006: Creek's Arisin' - bluegrass/gospel and country, blues, and even a little ragtime jazz

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FRIDAY APRIL 21ST - 7PM
$5. – (Age 10 & Under $2.50)

Creek's Arisin': bluegrass/gospel and country, blues, and even a little ragtime jazz
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Creek's Arisin'
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Creek's Arisin' website

Creek's Arisin' is from the greater Springfield area and was founded in the Mark Twain Forest country near Ozark, Missouri. Some of the featured instruments are guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, fiddle, bass plus lead & harmony vocals from five of the six members. Their music is rooted in traditional bluegrass/gospel but also encompasses country, blues, and even a little ragtime jazz, plus many of the songs are also originally composed!
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***** LIFE AT THE MILL is now available online! ******

Saturday April 15, 2006: Ken Wimbish - gospel, country, patriotic

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Saturday – April 15th - 7pm

IF YOU LIKE LIVE GOSPEL, COUNTRY, AND PATRIOTIC MUSIC GET ALL THREE TONIGHT AT THE MT. VERNON HORSESHOE THEATRE WITH SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, AUTHORAND ENTERTAINER

KEN WIMBISH

WHO’LL HAVE YOU LAUGHIN’, CRYIN’, AND SINGIN’ ALONG WITH HIM.
SHOW STARTS --- 7 PM
$5. ADMISSION (AGE 10 & UNDER $2.50)

Ken

Friday April 14, 2006:The Clayton Singers - bluegrass & gospel

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my interview on the Dale Reed show -- KRMO radio

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Dear Friends of the Mt. Vernon Horseshoe Theatre,

Last weekend ( April 8th ) I was interviewed on the Dale Reed Show -- KRMO radio 990 on the AM dial. He's on from 8 am to Noon every Saturday morning playing Bluegrass, Old Country, and an occasional, Gospel, Swing, Blue's or other 40's or 50's record. I've been advertising on his show thanks to Randy Corbin who suggested I do so.

I promoted Sue Williams & Company who were performing that evening at the Horseshoe. He commented that he knew a Sue Williams, years ago, and was wondering if she was the same woman. I called him to tell him that she was the same person he knew and he asked for my number and called me back 10 minutes later to do an on air interview.

He also mentioned that he thought he might come to the Horseshoe that night and he did which also brought new folks to the Horseshoe for their first time.

Dale has quite a following and has been in the audience twice so far at the Horseshoe. He's also invited me to the studio to meet some pro's who appear at Silver Dollar City every year.

-- Joe

Saturday April 8, 2006: Sue Williams & Co., country

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Live Country Music with Sue Williams & Co.
Jerry Frey – Bass
Tony Baggett – Lead Guitar
Larry Whaley – Guitar and Lead Singer
7 pm $5. (Age 10 & Under $2.50)

Some Historical Background on Sue Williams
Through the efforts of Faron Young, Sue Williams appeared on the Grand Ol' Opry in 1963.
Did a guest appearance at Presley's
Won a competition at the Empire Fair Grounds
Barefoot Bob played Sue Williams original music on his show

Sue Williams & Co.
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Friday April 7, 2006: Homeward Bound Bluegrass

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$5. – (Age 10 & Under $2.50)

HOMEWARD BOUND BLUEGRASS

Homeward Bound
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Mount Vernon Founders Day, Saturday April 1, 2006: lots of FREE bands

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Mt. Vernon Founders Day
Saturday April 1st 9am-5pm
See you on Main St, South Side of the Square for the Founders Day Celebration
LIVE Bluegrass, Gospel & Country Music
Contests – Games – Demonstrations
FREE Tour of Mt. Vernon, Cabin & Museum

Click on the link above to go to the www.mvmofounders.com - the Founders Day website.

The following bands will be playing FREE at Founders Day. The Founders Day website has all of the details!

10am-3pm: Music - Back Porch Players (old time music), Adamson's Cabin, 10am-3pm, 11110 Lawrence 1137. They will be performing on the front porch of the Adamson's Cabin next to the Jones Memorial Museum in Mt. Vernon, MO. The Back Porch players sing and play old time music from the 1800's. Some are Civil War songs and they give a short history lesson about the time frame, what was happening at the time and how and why the song was written. There are three generations of Family that make up the Back Porch Players. Come and Enjoy their performance. At the Cabin.
9am: Music - Alan Young (country and gospel), Main Street
10am :Music - Flat Creek (bluegrass), Main Street [photo]
11am: Music - Missouri Mountain Gang (bluegrass), Main Street
12noon: Music - Homeward Bound (bluegrass), Main Street
1pm: Music - Clayton Singers (bluegrass), Main Street
2:30pm: Music - Sue Williams & Company (country)
3:30pm Music - Three's Harmony

Friday March 31, 2006: Flat Creek Bluegrass

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Flatcreek Bluegrass

Saturday March 25, 2006: Loose Notes, gospel & country

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Loose Notes