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BRANSON SHOW RETURNS TO VALPARAISO FOR HISTORIC EVENT

 

The Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso will celebrate it's 115th commemorative anniversary on November 8th with the return of Branson On The Road®.

 

Built in 1893 by the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, (the G.A.R.), the Memorial Opera House is a living memorial to the county's Civil War Veterans. Today, this historic landmark continues its legacy and produces many of Northwest Indiana's award winning theatre productions along with other special musical events.

 

Branson On The Road®, with over 20 years of experience of performing at the top theatres in Branson on the famous 76 Country Music Boulevard, is returning to the historical Memorial Opera House on November 8th & 9th.  Branson On The Road® is the first national touring show named for the famous city and show delivers the Branson traditions of good, clean, family fun wherever they go...and they go all over the US and beyond!

 

Those seeing the Branson On The Road® show cannot only expect great music but plenty of hilarious comedy every step of the way.  A brand new show with new instruments, colorful rhinestone studded costumes and new "old" songs will guarantee a show full of fun for their fans and newcomers alike.

 

 

 

"We reside in the live music capital of the world, Branson, Missouri", said Debbie Horton, "and realized that there are many people who will never have a chance to visit Branson personally, so we decided to bring our Branson stage show directly to them.  This is our third time at the great Memorial Opera House and it will be wonderful to see folks again and make new friends.  We are also honored to be part of the Memorial Opera House 115th Anniversary!"

 

 

Debbie Horton holds the distinction of being the only woman to have played lead guitar for the great Johnny Cash.  She hosted her own show at the old Boxcar Willie Theater in Branson and has performed on the famous Louisiana Hayride and Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree in Nashville.  She was a radio DJ in Norfolk, Virginia and acted as MC for concerts with Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams, Jr., the Oak Ridge Boys, and many more.  Among her other credits, Debbie is an accomplished songwriter.  She has had her songs recorded by Wanda Jackson, Norma Jean and many other country singers.

 

Donnie Wright is an expert, sought after, respected musician, arranger and is versatile on many instruments including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and bass and has been part of the Branson music scene for 40 years.  He provides a good deal of the comic relief on the show with his mischievous antics. Among his long list of credits are performances at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, The Presley's Show in Branson, The Pine Mountain Jamboree in Eureka Springs, and a long-standing run at The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.  Donnie has been nominated for a Lifetime Honors Award for his contribution to music in the Ozarks by the National Endowments of the Arts in Washington, DC.

 

Brian Capps plays upright bass and sings songs reminiscent of Marty Robbins and Hank Williams.  Brian's latest recording reached the Top 10 on the Americana Charts and is part of the music rotation on XM Radio. 

 

Branson On The Road® is a regular featured act on the national television show, "Midwest Country" on the RFD-TV network seen in over 100 million homes.

 

Visit www.BransonOnTheRoad.com to learn more!

 

Below is information regarding BRANSON ON THE ROAD®:

 

Dates:  Saturday, Nov. 8th 8:00pm; Sunday, Nov. 9th – 2:00pm 

Place:  Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN        

Phone:  219-548-9137      

Tickets:  $20.00 Advance & $25 on the day of the shows