This week we welcome, Branson Icon, Shoji Tabuchi!

  

Join the Tabuchi family for an unforgettable performance showcasing blazing violins, stunning harmonies, and world-class choreography of this musical extravaganza at the Shoji Tabuchi Show. This show is great for all ages and allows visitors to experience amazing music and showmanship the next time they visit the Ozarks. It has graced the Branson stage for years and years, so do not miss out on a great opportunity to see one of the most amazing concerts in Branson MO.

Shoji Tabuchi, a renowned violinist across the globe, masters his violin and joins his wife Dorothy and daughter Christina to present a family variety show featuring a wide range of music genres from classical to contemporary to country music. This brilliant Branson violinist has hand-picked the members of his band from regions around the world to come to join them, and almost all of them have at least one degree in music study! The show features some amazing country, gospel music, and more to truly delight all who witness the production. The band is comprised of professional musicians who each put in tons of hard work and passion to bring an unforgettable show to the audience.

At the Shoji Tabuchi Show, Dorothy is responsible for the choreography and has successfully produced an elite group of dances that help create a visual for the musical tracks and bring pure excitement to the audience. Throwing some extra treats into the production, you'll also see cowboy ropes twirling, Taiko drums beating, and Christina singing vocals that will seem to stop time for a split moment. Don't miss out on Shoji Branson, a one of a kind production that brings some of the best talent ever experienced by the Branson entertainment circuit.

Shoji Tabuchi was born in Japan in Daishoji's Ishikawa prefecture. He began to play the violin when he was only seven years old, and was truly inspired when American country music legend and Grand Ole Opry performer, Roy Acuff, visited Osaka. He got to speak and meet Acuff in the backstage area at his concert and Acuff invited him to look him up should he ever be in Nashville. From there, he was inspired to move to the United States where he began to play violin across the country. He even got to play at the Grand Ole Opry just like Acuff. In 1980, he built his very first theater in Branson, MO. From there, he went on to create a show that Branson locals and visitors love, with more than 3 decades of performance under his belt.

 

Shoji, also known for his spectacular jackets, has been recognized in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME magazine and has been featured on 60 Minutes, Regis and Kathy Lee, Good Morning America, Nashville Now, and Ray Steven's CabaRay, just to name a few.  He has also had the privilege to play for former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, performed on the Grand Ole Opry an impressive 27 times, and played with many country greats, including; Tammy Wynette, Mel Tillis, George Jones, Barbra Mandrell, Johnny Cash, Ray Stevens, David Houston, Dolly Parton, among many!

 

The whole town is ecstatic to have Shoji onstage for the Christmas season.  For ticket information, call:  417-334-7469 or visit Shoji.com or ClayCooperTheatre.com.

 

It's a double-header this week as we also welcome from the Mel's Hard Luck Diner, Kelly Bryant!

Kelly is originally from Ft. Worth, TX. She started performing at the Grapevine Opry at the age of 4. She came to Branson in '82 to perform at Chesai Childs' Starlight theater. In '85 she joined a kids group called the Texas Goldminors. The Goldminors had a matinee for 11 years. 8 of those years were at the 76 Music Hall/ now Grand Country Theater.

She was also on the Bob Nichols morning show, backup singer for Johnny Lee, and had her own band in town for several years. 

You can find her now at Mel's Hard Luck diner, (home of the singing servers) where she has been for 12 years. And she also sings at Jackie B. Goode's Uptown Cafe on Monday afternoons. 

She's been married to her husband Jeff for 19 years and they have been blessed with 2 beautiful children.

Mel's Hard Luck Diner, is the home of Branson's Original Singing Servers.  Talented, professional singing servers entertain you while you enjoy some great food and their famous desserts. The  1950's era diner is the perfect setting for you to stop by, sit back and enjoy great food while having your favorite songs performed live and up close...  

 

For more information call Mel's Hard Luck Diner at:  417-335-2484 or visit Mel'sHardLuckDiner.com.