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Les Brown Jr. Joins the 'Branson Cares'
Benefit Concert & Telethon for
Victims of Katrina
Branson, Mo. 9/13/2005
“Branson Cares” is the message the Branson community wants to send to
victims of Hurricane Katrina – along with relief funds raised by a
concert and a telethon set for Sunday, September 18 in the Southwest
Missouri town known for live entertainment.
“Our neighbors to the south have shared our hospitality during the good
times, and we want them to share our hospitality in the bad times too,”
said Ann Stafford, event organizer and co-owner of the Jim Stafford
Theatre in Branson. “Branson’s stars want to help with relief efforts
and show that Branson cares – we want to reach out with the heart and
soul of this community.”
The live concert will be at the Tri-Lakes Center on Hwy. 248, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 18. Performers include: Jim
Stafford, Andy Williams, Yakov Smirnoff, Mickey Gilley, Ray Stevens, Pam
Tillis, Marie Osmond, Moe Bandy, Petula Clark, Doug Gabriel, The Lennon
Sisters, Les Brown Jr., Merrill Osmond, Baldknobbers Jamboree, New
Shanghai Circus, Buck Trent, Ed Ames, Patti Page, Todd Oliver & his
Talking Dogs, Cedric Benoit, Carol Lawrence, Jim Owen, Legends In Concert,
Hughes Brothers, Presleys' Jubilee, Magnificent 7 Show, The World Famous
Platters, Broadway!, Jim Barber, John Tweed, The Brett Family, Bob
Anderson, Lennon Brothers & Gail Lennon, The Duttons, Dalena Ditto,
Kirby VanBurch, New South Road To Rock and more!
The show will be broadcast live by Springfield NBC affiliate KY3 from 8-10
p.m. Central Time. The Branson Cares Benefit will be available via
satellite for broadcast from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by stations across the
country. KY3 has graciously donated the equipment, labor, and the
satellite services for this event.
KY3, in providing the live broadcast of the show and facilitating the
satellite uplink, is making it possible for the telethon to be shown in
communities throughout the country, with those station placement efforts
currently underway.
As of press time, the following television stations had confirmed their
schedules for airing the Branson Cares Concert & Telethon on September
18: KFJX Fox 14 in Joplin,
Missouri from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. KNWA in Northwest Arkansas from
10:50 p.m. to 12:50 a.m. KARK 4 in Little Rock from 10:50 p.m. to
12:50 a.m. KVCT Fox 19 in Victoria, Texas from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
In addition, stations in Tulsa; Wichita Falls; St. Louis and Columbia,
Missouri; Canada; and the worldwide Trinity Broadcasting Network are
working on scheduling the telethon. Viewers are advised to call their
local TV stations to check the schedule to see if their hometown stations
are airing the Branson Cares Concert & Telethon.
U.S. Troops stationed around the world will be participating in the
Branson Cares Telethon for Hurricane Katrina Victims using an Interactive
Television (ITV) connection. “U.S. Military personal around the world
want to help the people here in the United States who have been adversely
affected by Hurricane Katrina,” says Robert Brim, President of
BransonConnection.com and Program Director for U.S.O. shows broadcast from
Branson, Missouri. The University of Missouri St. Louis, the Missouri
National Guard, and CenturyTel are providing the ITV connections for the
show.
All proceeds from the concert and telethon will go to the American
Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter and the Salvation Army. To
purchase tickets to the live concert at the Tri-Lakes Center, 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 18, please call 417-336-0219.
Visitors are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items,
socks, underwear, hygiene kits, and toys to the benefit for the Convoy of
Hope trucks that will be on site during the Branson Cares Benefit. These
items will be sent directly to the disaster area.
Donations to the Branson Cares relief effort may be made to:
Branson Cares
c/o The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
Post Office Box 5083
Branson, Missouri 65615.
April 16, 2005
Les Brown Jr. and the Band of Renown Kick Off
2005 Season with a Surprise Visitor
Les Brown Jr. and the Band of Renown began the 2005 Branson season with a surprise performance at BransonFest by
Deana Martin, daughter of singer Dean Martin.
For ten seasons, Les Brown Sr. and the Band of Renown provided the music
for Dean Martin's TV variety show. Les Brown Jr. led the band for Deana's
recent concert tour in Florida. "Deana was in town during BransonFest
and wanted to return the favor," said Les Brown Jr. "Continuing
the tradition of the Martin and Brown families working together was a
treat for
everyone." Dean Martin is currently touring the country in support of
her book "Memories Are Made of This," a view of Dean Martin
through his daughter's eyes. (www.deanamartin.com)
The Band of Renown's regular season began on April
16th, with new treats and old favorites.
Singing impressionist Bob
Anderson returns for the 2005 season with his amazing recreations of
performances by great singers like Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Tom
Jones.
Jana
King Evans has joined the show as the female vocalist. Jana first
performed with the Band of Renown at the Opening Ceremonies of the
Veteran's Homecoming Celebration (see below) in the Fall of 2004. Jana has
a long and successful career as singer, working with stars that include
Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Neil Diamond and Tom Jones. You may also
recognize her voice from the State Farm Insurance jingle ("Like a
good neighbor..."), and from her performances in Pam Tillis' show in
Branson. Jana has country music in her blood, but you'll find that her
sultry performances of the standards are an unforgettable pleasure.
Show time is now 2pm, with performances on Wednesday through Sunday from
April through July. Call the theater at 417-334-3210 or 800-334-3210-6696 for reservations and
information.
view
2005 Branson schedule
Nov. 9, 2004
Les Brown Jr. and the Band of Renown
Perform At Branson's Veteran's Homecoming Week,
- Les Brown Jr. Receives POW Network's 'Ambassador of Patriotism' Award
Les Brown and the Band of Renown continued their six-decade
tradition of entertaining America's troops with two special performances
for Branson's Veterans Homecoming Week.
Their first performance, a tribute to Bob Hope's legendary USO
Tours, was part of the Veteran's Week Opening Ceremonies at the Mansion
America theater. The show included pretty girls and funny guys and was
broadcast live to the troops in Iraq.
The Band also performed on November 9th at the POW Network's Gala Banquet
at the Chateau on the Lake. In recognition of Les and the Band's
contributions to America's troops, Les Brown Jr. received the POW
Network's 'Ambassador of Patriotism' award. The annual award is
represented by bronze statue of a bald eagle. The 2003 recipient was Ross
Perot.
Les Brown and the Band of Renown at the
Opening Ceremonies
of Branson Veteran's Homecoming Week. Guest performers
included singers Lori Hafer, Kaci
Bays, Bob
Anderson
and comedian Paul Harris. Not shown is Jana King
Evans.
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