BRANSON, Mo. – Branson, Missouri’s Baldknobbers Jamboree this year celebrates their Golden Anniversary, and continues to wow audiences with its variety of country music and hilarious comedy. Begun in 1959 by the four Mabe brothers, the Baldknobbers Jamboree is the longest continuously running show in Branson.
Named after an Ozarks vigilante group, the Mabe brothers began performing for visitors with a washtub bass, banjo and dobro, plus an old washboard. Today’s Baldknobbers Show features a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers that perform country classics, new country hits, gospel and comedy.
"Family comedy has been a central part of the show. My dad and uncles framed good clean comedy around great country music and the formula they started still exists today, not only in our show, but in many of the Branson shows,” said Tim Mabe, comedian and show producer. “Granted, the costumes are brighter, our cast is bigger and our song selection is more varied, but we still give people coming to Branson what they want to see, hilarious comedy and wonderful music!"
"My earliest memories go way back,” said Brent Mabe, who started playing the guitar at the young age of 10 and joined the show in 1985. “I grew up around the show and that was all I knew. When I was a baby my mom and dad would put me in a guitar case to sleep during the show. There is nothing better than playing great music with my family and friends. We have the best job in the world.”
"Almost every night someone comes through the autograph line at intermission and tells me that they came with their parents as a kid and now they’re back with their children. I am very proud to be a part of my family’s tradition of great country music and comedy that has lasted for generations!" says, Brandon Mabe, second generation Baldknobbers.
The Baldknobbers Jamboree Show is located on the famed 76 Country Music Boulevard. For tickets and additional information, visit their Website at www.Baldknobbers.com or call 800-998-8908.
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