Classic Country is the Star at Branson's Dalena Ditto Show

The Dalena Ditto Show in Branson, Missouri is a classic country music revue showcasing country music hits by the likes of Tammy Wynette & Patsy Cline. The show kicks off with Dalena singing “Heartland” and “Candy Kisses,” before the band takes a turn singing songs like “(Don’t Take Her) She’s All I Got.” The show is filled with classic hits like “We’re Not the Jet Set,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Crazy,” and “Stand by Your Man.” Patty Davidson, a talented ventriloquist, took the stage next with her dummies and had the audience laughing along as she told jokes and sang songs. Dalena Ditto then sang one of her signature songs, “What Color Am I?” A few gospel ditties were featured next, including “Wait for the Light to Shine,” “A Closer Walk with Thee,” “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away.”

After a short intermission, the Branson Dalena Ditto show starts up again with a dramatic rendition of “The Thunder Rolls,” before Dalena belts out hits like “Born to Lose,” Blue Bayou” and “(Grandpa)Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days.” Bluegrass was showcased next, as the band and their fiddle player let loose on songs like “Orange Blossom Special.” More comedic relief is provided as Minnie Pearl (played by Dalena) interacts with the audience and Patty Davidson delivers another great ventriloquist act, this time finishing the routine with a cover of “I’ve Been Everywhere.” Dalena and her backup singer Stephanie delivered a great duet on “Does He Love You,” before the show ends with its big patriotic finale, featuring “America the Beautiful” and “Lets Wave the Flag.”

The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City Branson features Americana at its Best

The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is a rustic retreat for Branson visitors. The log cabins on-site provide an unique way for guests to stay in Branson, all while providing easy access to favorite attractions, like Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills. The location is also a peaceful one, where the hustle and bustle of the day can melt away.

The log cabins offered at The Wilderness come in three varieties, starting with the Rustic standard cabin. The layout is of a studio design, with the kitchenette and dining area melding with the living area and sleeping quarters, which features a queen bed and day bed with pull out trundle. A small bath with walk-in shower completes the room. The hand-hewn log homes also come with a front and back porch (only a few do not have a back porch) and come equipped with a BBQ grill, fireplace and wireless internet. They are decorated in a lodge décor that accentuates the rustic yet cozy atmosphere of the cabins.

The Rustic Cabin with Loft features virtually the same layout as the previous cabin, although it has a loft with a two full beds and a twin bed, so it can sleep up to 7. The upgrade for the Rustic Cabin with Loft is the Rustic Cabin with Loft & Jacuzzi, which is the exact same as the previously mentioned cabin, although it comes with a large corner Jacuzzi in the bathroom.

Branson’s The Wilderness at Silver Dollar City provides a FREE shuttle to Silver Dollar City for guests, and they also have a general store on site offering grocery supplies, sundry items and souvenirs at reasonable prices. A game room featuring air hockey, medium sized pool and playground are also available to guests.

Branson's Outback Roadhouse Motel is a Rustic Treat

The Outback Roadhouse Motel in Branson, Missouri is a small, 53 room property located right on Hwy 76. Their location is a definite bonus, as they offer easy access to all things Branson while also providing 15 acres of open space for motel guests. The Outback Motel also has a delicious restaurant & pub on site, so getting a bite to eat or a cocktail after a show is easy and convenient.

The rooms come in double queen or suite varieties, and offer a taste of the rustic appeal of the outback. Decorated in deep maroons and greens, the rooms are decorated in a wildlife motif that reflects the theme of the motel. The rooms have antique-style case goods, a small restroom and coffee pots, microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request. The Jacuzzi Suites have similar décor but are more spacious and are divided into two rooms. The front room is equipped with a television, sofa sleeper, Jacuzzi and fridge. French Doors open to the bedroom which has a king bed, television, small bathroom and vanity.

Branson’s Outback Motel features a heated, medium sized pool, pavilion with BBQ grill, picnic seating, sauna and Jacuzzi, as well as wireless internet and a continental breakfast from 7am-10am. The pool area offers nice views of the area, and is a great place to relax. As an added bonus, motel guests get 10% off the property’s restaurant and pub.

The Beatles are Back at Branson's Liverpool Legends

Liverpool Legends in Branson, Missouri is a fantastic show that every Branson guest should put at the top of their “must-watch” show list. The show is the ultimate Beatles Tribute, and the George, Paul, John & Ringo characters recreate every detail, down to their vocals, instrument playing and camaraderie. The group members were hand-picked by Louis Harrison, George’s sister, so the final result is nothing short of extraordinary.

The show begins with a rousing rendition of “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “I’m in Love,” & “Till There Was You,” before turning up the energy with a great performance of “Hard Day’s Night.” Then, we were all treated to a stirring cover of “Yesterday,” which was a definite highlight of the show. The Liverpool Legends then recreate their 1st stadium concert at Shea Stadium in New York, launching into “Can’t Buy Me Love” with wondrous applause. “Yellow Submarine” was a lot of fun too, as the audience sang along while bubbles floated throughout the air. Their Veteran Dedication, “In My Life” was a beautiful combination of talent & nostalgia, and was one of the best performances of the night. A special portion of the night occurred during the intermission, when Louis Harrison herself takes the stage for a question & answer segment.

The second half of the show dove into the psychedelic era and featured “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” complete with costumes, “With a Little Help From my Friends,” and “When I’m 64.” The party really gets started with “A Day in the Life,” as the stage fills with smoke and the lights flash & flicker as the song is delivered. It is a top moment of the show. The show closes with George performing a wonderful cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” Paul performs “Hey, Jude,” and the four finishes with “Get Back” & “Abby Road.”

Branson’s Liverpool Legends brings The Beatles to life during their live show. It is not to be missed.

Relive the Romance with The World Famous Platters in Branson

The World Famous Platters in Branson, Missouri is a show that takes guests on a stroll down memory lane, reliving the romance of classics like “Only You” & “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” The production jumps right into the music, with The Platters performing “Only You” & “Remember When” to great applause, before they perform a few classic standards such as “Stand by Me,” “Under the Boardwalk,” & “This Magic Moment.” The audience was then treated to a medley of Platter top ten hits before they presented a Ray Charles segment, complete with great renditions of “Georgia on my Mind” & “Unchain My Heart.” The female lead then sang “Unforgettable,” which showcased her vocals, before The Platters had some fun with songs like “Poison Ivy” & “Yakety Yak (Don’t Talk Back.)”

Branson’s The Platters have a lot of fun with their audience too, especially on “Love Train,” where the performers and the audience create a love train conga-style line that puts everyone in a groovy mood. The Platters have over 35 top ten hits, so it is impossible for them to perform them all in a 2 hour show, but they do bring out the classics like “Harbor Light,” “Magic Touch,” “With this Ring,” & “The Prayer,” before they launch into a Motown tribute segment, where they fire up the audience by performing “Get Ready,” “My Girl,” “Ooh Baby Baby,” “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,” “ My Guy,” and “It’s All Right (to have a good time.)” The World Famous Platters close the show with “The Great Pretender,” one of their top hits.

The World Famous Platters show lets guests relive the romance of music’s glory days. It’s a great choice for visitors looking to relive their ‘magic moment’ or for guests to make a new one.

Vocal Phenomenon Twelve Irish Tenors Wow Branson Visitors

The Twelve Irish Tenors in Branson Missouri is a production showcasing the spectacular harmonies and melodies of the Twelve Irish Tenors. The group performs opera and pop songs, as well as Irish folk songs and jazz numbers for a show that is unique, especially in the Branson area.

The show begins with a rendition of “Danny Boy,” highlighting the vocal prowess of the performers, and then they move to the songs of Barry Manilow, during which they sing “Can’t Smile without You” & “I Write the Songs.” “It’s Now or Never” was exceptionally good, as the group combined the classic version, known as “O Sole Mio,” with the popular Elvis Presley version for a wonderful vocal. “Torre Adore” & “You Raise Me Up” both showed the range and talents of the performers, and these talents continued to shine on performances of Irish Folk Songs like “Rosie O’Grady.” "Funiculì, Funiculà" was a dramatic yet fun performance by The Twelve Irish Tenors and segued nicely to “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Returning to the their Irish roots, the boys in green perform “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and another Irish number involving a little bit of an Irish jig for good measure.

The pure vocal talent of Branson’s Twelve Irish Tenors shines during “Unchained Melody” & “Bridge over Troubled Water” but the during their vocal of “Nessun Dorma,” a Pavarotti classic, I was undeniably impressed by the sheer strength yet control these men have over their voices. Before the end of the show, the boys upped the tempo with “In the Mood” by Glenn Miller Orchestra & “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra. They closed the show with the Beatles hits “Twist & Shout” & “Hey Jude.”

This show is phenomenal both in the vocal abilities showcased and the charismatic charm the Twelve Irish Tenors of Branson possess. Branson visitors of all ages will love this show.

Cassandre Shines in New Branson Show

The Cassandre Show in Branson Missouri debuted on the Branson show scene in 2009 and is performed at The Americana Theater. The show features Cassandre’s beautiful voice accompanied by an 8 piece orchestra. Cassandra definitely has a big voice, apparent from the first note she sings. She performs a variety of songs throughout the show and includes everything from Broadway hits to Celtic classics to animated favorites.

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is one of the first songs Cassandre performs, which segues into animated hits like “True Love’s Kiss,” from Enchanted, and “Colors of the Wind,” from Pocahontas. Cassandre really shines on both of these songs, and injects some real energy and enthusiasm into her performances. The orchestra she performs with is truly talented and adds depth to the show and the songs she performs. They also help with her comedy bits, during which she turns into “Aunt Irma,” a voluptuously eccentric family member who interacts with the audience and sings a song or two. The comedy segments showcase Cassandre’s sense of humor and humble nature. From there, Cassandre’s voice really soars, especially during the Celtic music segment when she performs ‘Danny Boy.” She turns the tempo up a notch with songs like “Fever” & “Hallelujah, I Love Him.”

Cassandre shows off her fun side a bit more with renditions of “Singing in the Rain,” “Akuna Matata,” & “A Spoonful of Sugar.” She closes the show with beautiful cover of ABBA’s “Thank you for the Music” and “Amazing Grace.”

The Branson Cassandre Show is an excellent choice for Branson visitors. As Cassandra said during the show, “It’s all about the music,” and at this show, you really hear that ring true.

Rodeway Inn Pigeon Forge a Great Value for Guests

The Rodeway Inn in Pigeon Forge is a small property located in the heart of Pigeon Forge. Their location offers easy access to entertainment options like Dollywood in Pigeon Forge and also grants quick access to their neighbor city Gatlinburg. The property has a medium sized outdoor pool with water slide and accompanying kiddie pool for guest enjoyment. Many visitors enjoy the large porch at the Rodeway Inn, which is a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

The property has 116 guest rooms, and offer single queen & double queen room types. The rooms have a floral décor consisting of greens and maroons, and while the rooms are a bit dated, they are a good value for any Pigeon Forge visitor. All rooms come standard with coffee makers and refrigerators, and many have ground floor access. One of the best things about staying at the Pigeon Forge Rodeway Inn is their delicious pancake breakfast, which is served at their on-site restaurant, the Smoky Mountain Pancake house.

This hotel is a good choice for travelers on a budget.