Back to Branson

With the upcoming Rizley Mission Reunion in Nauvoo we decided to spend a few days back in Branson as we enjoyed it so much the first time.  

We did a lot of shows that we didn't see the first visit.  This one was a comedy show but there was a whole lot of singing and not as much comedy as expected. 

We went back to Pierce Arrow as we thought they put on a fabulous show.  There were probably less than 150 people at the show and they put on a show as if the place was packed.  I loved it the second time just as much as the first. 

We went to see The Gambler.  It was a tribute show about Kenny Rogers.  The guy was really, really good.  Not only did he look like Kenny, he sounded like him as well.  

A county, gospel show was entertaining.  Not my favorite but their keyboard player was fantastic!

Dolly Parton's Stampede was a dinner show which included a warm-up act prior to being seated. 

Once seated, we had a table top in front of us on which our food was deposited.  There was some rodeo type things happening and some singing and dancing as well. 

They served us so much food and I couldn't begin to eat it all.  It was a fun evening with lots of horses!  I don't need to do it again though.

We saw a play with lots of music set in a southern church.

It was so entertaining and funny.  People in the audience were added to the mix without putting them on stage.  Those people played along so well that at times it really surprised the actors. 

The story was so cute and the expressions on some of the faces were priceless!

This character never sang but played all the strange percussion instruments. 

This instrument was sandpaper on knee pads.  

A trip to the south is never complete without a trip to Waffle House.