ROCKABILLY COUNTRY
There is a new show at 8:00 PM on Sunday and Monday evenings in the 200-seat Little Opry Theatre at the IMAX Entertainment Complex. The seating in this theatre allows you to see the entire cast up close and personal. Rockabilly Country was created by music veteran, host, singer, and emcee, Rick Quincey. The song selection is true rockabilly and includes several of Johnny Cash’s most popular songs among a long list of songs by other artists. The show features Grand Ole Opry star, Mary Lou Turner. She performed her hit song with Bill Anderson, “Sometimes” with Rick Quincey singing Bill’s part. It was a classic performance that brought back many memories, as did the other songs throughout the evening. Mary Lou also sang some Wanda Jackson, Marty Robbins among others, and beautiful gospel songs. She did a powerful rendition of, “How Great Thou Art.” David Byrd on piano was outstanding, as always. He even sang lead on, “Chantilly Lace” as well as backup vocals for other numbers. Rick McKuen on upright bass sang lead and provided some beautiful harmony. Drummer, Dave Holman, kept the beat light because of the small theatre but still provided the rockabilly rhythm and he displayed his talent as an excellent musician. Dave also sang some backup vocals.
There were several highlights throughout the show but two that stood out are Rick Quincey reciting, “Ragged Old Flag” and playing, “Sleepwalk” on his 1950’s era steel guitar. The cast works together very well and they make everything they do look easy.
Bob Cort, Editor
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