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Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers with Debby Boone
Web: www.themansiontheatre.com
Theatre or Venue
Mansion Theatre
189 Expressway Lane
Branson MO 65616
Phone: 866-707-4100
Web: http://www.themansiontheatre.com
E-mail: info@themansiontheatre.com
Led by Larry Gatlin, the Gatlin Brothers are one of the most popular country groups in the music's history. Adopting the close harmony vocal techniques of the Louvins and the Everlys to the highly polished country-pop era, Larry and the Gatlin Brothers scored a number of hits during the '70s and '80s. Often, the group walked the line between intricate, inventive country and pure commercial material, which resulted in strong sales but occasionally poor reviews. Nevertheless, they remained near the top of the charts until the late '80s, when the new traditionalists began to gain popularity. Following their decline in popularity, Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers went into semiretirement during the early '90s, which resulted in the group relocating to Branson, MO, where they ran their own theater.
The Gatlin Brothers didn't officially form until 1979, when Larry began crediting them as a supporting band on his solo singles, but the three brothers -- Larry, Steve, and Rudy -- had been performing together since childhood, when they sang in church and on several local Texas television shows. While they were still in their teens, they recorded a religious album for the independent Sword & Shield label. Following high-school graduation, Larry, who was the eldest of the brothers, headed off to the University of Houston, where he briefly joined the gospel group the Imperials. Larry performed with the Imperials in Las Vegas, where he met Dottie West, who was impressed enough by his songwriting talents to record two of his songs, "You're the Other Half of Me" and "Once You Were Mine," and pay for him to move to Nashville. Once he arrived in Nashville, he found that West had been circulating his demo tapes, which led to Kris Kristofferson playing Larry's demo for Monument Records executive Fred Foster. Impressed by the tape, Foster offered Gatlin a contract in 1972. By that time, Larry had already invited his brothers to Nashville to form a backing group, and they wound up singing on his debut album, The Pilgrim, which featured his first country hit, "Sweet Becky Walker."
Gatlin's second album, Rain Rainbow, also featured support from his brothers and contained "Delta Dirt," which climbed to number 14. The third Gatlin album was officially credited to Gatlin With Family and Friends, and contained his first Top Ten hit, "Broken Lady," which peaked at number five in early 1976. Later that year, the Gatlin Brothers were made members of the Grand Ole Opry. In 1977, Gatlin's fourth album, High Time, was credited to Larry With Brothers and Friends and contained his first number one hit, "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love." After releasing one more solo album, the Gatlin Brothers were officially credited as Larry's backing band as of 1979, just as he signed to Columbia Records. The first hit single to bear this name was the number one "All the Gold in California."
Throughout the '80s, the Gatlin Brothers ran up a string of 15 Top 40 hits, including "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)," "Denver," "The Lady Takes the Cowboy Everytime," and "She Used to Be Somebody's Baby." All of their recordings during this time were released under a variety of names, including Larry & the Gatlin Brothers Band, Larry & the Gatlin Brothers, and Larry, Steve, Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers. By the end of the decade, the group's popularity began to decline, due to the popularity of new traditionalist performers. In 1991, the group decided to retire after they performed a farewell tour.
Larry appeared in the lead role in the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies the following year, while Steve recorded an inspirational album and Rudy opened two Gatlin Brothers Music City Grilles. In 1993, the group opened their own theater in Branson, MO, where they began performing regularly; they also sang frequently in Las Vegas. That same year, the group signed to the small label Branson Entertainment and released Moments to Remember, which was followed by Cool Water the next year
Debby Boone
Debby Boone earned instant fame when her first single, “You Light Up My Life”, was an overnight hit. The tune claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard charts for 10 straight weeks and sold in excess of four million copies. “You Light Up My Life” ranks # 7 in Billboard Magazine’s The Hot 100’s All-Time Top-Charting Songs of the last five decades. Debby received the GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist of the Year, and has since won two additional GRAMMY Awards, and seven GRAMMY nominations.
Debby Boone’s current Concord Records release, Reflections of Rosemary, is an intimate musical portrait of her late mother-in-law, the legendary singer Rosemary Clooney, for whom Debby had great love and respect. The CD is a collection of 14 standards chosen for their significance in Boone's life with Clooney, and is led by Clooney’s longtime Musical Director, John Oddo. Debby continues to tour Reflections of Rosemary along with John Oddo at Performing Arts Centers and Symphony Halls throughout the USA.
Debby’s new EP Album and show titled “Swing This” was inspired by her childhood years immersed in the Las Vegas “Swing” culture of the ‘60’s while traveling with her father, Pat Boone. “Swing This” is a reflection of the music, glamour, and pure exhilaration that led Debby to become a performer in the first place. In Debby’s own words, “Swing This” is “the party I’ve been waiting to throw my whole life,” and you’re invited to join us for this new show premiering Fall 2011.
Her appearance with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts was a real highlight for Debby and her audience. Robert Kaufman, Principal Pops Conductor of Pacific Symphony confirms, "Debby was a shining light on our Pops season, in the tradition of great singers who bring a song to life just the way the Composer intended. Her voice is superb and her stage presence endearing.”
In addition to her recording career, Debby’s starring roles on Broadway include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, the role of Maria in Lincoln Center’s 30th Anniversary production of The Sound of Music, and as Rizzo of Grease. Debby toured nationally in Meet Me In St. Louis, and performed the role of Anna in the 50th Anniversary staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The King and I at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center in California.
Recent stage performances of Debby’s include New York’s third annual “24 Hour Musicals”, whereby Debby was joined by a talented group of nearly 50 industry professionals to write, produce, compose, and perform short original musicals within 24 hours! Additionally, for the third year in a row, Debby performed in this year’s “Lyrics and Lyricists” event at the 92nd St. Y, with musical director John Oddo. Debby also looks forward to continuing her "Christmas Memories" show this year with the Gatlin Brothers at the Mansion Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
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Show Schedule: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers with Debby Boone
NOTE: Show schedules are subject to change and shows do sell out. Please contact the theater to check availability for your desired show.
Upcoming Shows:
8:00 pm - Thursday, November 18:00 pm - Friday, November 2
3:00 pm & 8:00 pm - Saturday, November 3
8:00 pm - Tuesday, November 6
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