Listen to Heath Hawkins of Branson Critic each week with a online radio review at www.bransontonight.net/ .

Updates  for Branson Tonight can now be found at http://bransoncritic.com/chat/index.php?topic=51.0

7/10/06 Hi Bransoneers:

This week on It's Branson Tonight we feature The Dutton Family! Benjamin Dutton, the funny-man of the family, joins us in studio to talk about his family and their unique show. This is one BIG family- with voices and hearts to match. Be sure to listen to this week's show at www.bransontonight.net to find out more....

Heath Hawkins from bransoncritic.com discovers a new shopping venue in Branson where artisans create masterpieces while interacting with customers. Branson Mayor Lou Schaefer talks about the new Dick Clark's show, museum, and restaurant now open on the strip. Ray Hildebrand recounts the tale of one of our country's bravest in our weekly feature The Veteran's Minute.

 
7/5/06 Hi Bransoneers:

Help us celebrate our nation's birthday on this week's program. Join Darren Romeo, The Lowe Family, and Micky Gilley as they share their stories of patriotism, and listen to Ray's moving veteran's minute. Of course, there is lots "o" great music as well. Be sure to join us in the next few weeks for the Duttons, Branson Mayor Lou Schaeffer, Paul Revere (The Raiders) from the Dick Clark gang.

6/19/06  This week It's Branson Tonight has some fun in Fun City as we visit the Starlite Theatre and get Lost in the 50's! (starlitetheatre.com) Barney Fife, also known as Larry Delawder, joins us as we regress to the age of innocence and Aunt B's fried chicken dinners.

Also in this week's show, Heath Hawkins, executive editor of bransoncritic.org, reviews the Prestleys show and Branson Mayor Lou Schaefer talks about the new Branson Landing.

6/5/06  This week's show features the Brett Family Singers, a morning show treat found at the Legends Family Theatre on the Hwy. 76 Strip! The Brett Family's glorious harmony and sunny outlook is a great way to start your day while you're in Branson. Find out more by listening to this week's show posted at bransontonight.net.

It's summer and things in Branson are really starting to heat up! This week Heath Hawkins from bransoncritic.org reviews the new Titanic Museum which is now complete and stands as a majestic landmark on The Strip. Inside visitors will find many Titanic wonders including a real iceberg you can actually touch! It's a great way to cool down on a hot day.

Also, the Branson Landing is nearing completion and is now open for shoppers. Mayor Lou Schaefer of Branson joins us next week to tell listeners more about the Landing- don't miss it!
 

5/29/06 Tune in this week to find out more about one of Branson's most talented families- The Lowe Family! They sing, they dance, they play every musical instrument you can think of. Performing mornings at 10AM at the Welk Resort Theatre, the Lowe family does it all.

Listen in at bransontonight.net to hear the fabulous music of the Lowe family.

Tiff interviews the youngest three girls from the Lowe family. Heath Hawkins, executive editor of bransoncritic.org, reviews the Presidential Museum. The Veterans Minute features Ray Hildebrand telling the story of Jose Valdez in WWII.

Have a great memorial day weekend! Be sure to tune in next week to hear the Brett Family Singers!

Logan and Tiff St. James
Ray Hildebrand
The It's Branson Tonight Crew
 

5/5/06 This week on It's Branson Tonight......

We give our regards to Broadway!

This week's show focuses on the Branson Variety Theatre, home of Broadway- The Star Spangled Celebration and Spirit of the Dance. Logan and Ray reminisce about old favorite Broadway tunes and even try their feet at Irish Dancing.

Heath Hawkins reviews the brand new Branson Brothers show.

Be sure to tune in at bransontonight.net to hear this week's show. It's a one hour mental vacation to our favorite place- Fun City!

Visit our contest page and enter to win tickets by answering the eternal question- Mary Ann or Ginger?

Happy listening!
 

4/22/06 Do you want to take a sentimental journey?


Let Les Brown Jr. and his Band of renown soothe away your cares and worries. This week their big band music takes us back to radio's golden era. Les joins Logan in the studio to talk about his unique childhood growing up with the Band of Renown. Heath Hawkins, executive editor of bransoncritic.org shares consumer reviews about Les Brown's Branson show. Also, Ray and Logan spark the eternal debate of who they like better, Ginger or Mary Ann. It's a whole hour of fun and Branson stars and music!

Be sure to take a look around our newly redesigned website! bransontonight.net More vets minutes, a new reviews page, and many other interactive aspects have been added. Don't forget to enter the "Ginger or Mary Ann?" giveaway on the contest page- play to win Branson tickets!

It's a jam-packed hour you just can't miss. Log on to bransontonight.net and listen in! Stay tuned over the next few weeks so you don't miss anything! A new star joins Logan and Ray on the program soon........

Yours truly,
Logan and Ray

4/16/06 Are you ready to rock?

This week's It's Branson Tonight radio show features the Road to Rock starring Tusk. Point man Tony Turner joins us to talk about the show, his band, and the "Joan Rivers" treatment given the House of Rock Theatre. Listen to find out why this show's a must see next time you're in Branson.

Ray shows off his #1 hit artist status as he takes us on a walk down memory lane by reviewing some rock and roll hall of fame hits.

Heath Hawkins of bransoncritic.org reviews the fabulous Bart Rockett show.

Finally, we say goodbye to one of Branson's own, Delene Andre, who passed away suddenly last week. Her incredible voice and wonderful personality have left their mark on Branson these past years. We will truly miss her! (For more information on the Delene tribute concert visit bransontourismcenter.com and click on Delene's picture.)

It's a jam-packed hour you just can't miss. Log on to bransontonight.net and listen in! Don't forget, next week we have a big announcement about an addition to our talent lineup! This singer/songwriter is a great Branson insider and absolutely hilarious.

Yours truly,
Logan and Ray

4/10/06 It's Branson Tonight Radio Show is pleased to present Splinter Middleton and Callie Agler from the Grand Country Music Hall stage. This show is full of their songs and samples. It's a terrific lineup! Also, Heath Hawkins, editor of bransoncritic.org reviews Branson's Presidential Museum. Coming up, don't forget that we will be bringing you all new shows this Spring with highlights of the upcoming Branson Fest with powerhouse interviews and lots o' Branson fun. Also, we have a BIG announcement in a couple of weeks about a new addition to our radio show! Join us now for a trip down the strip! To listen in, click on bransontonight.net

Yours truly,
Logan and Ray

3/19/06 Do you long to see the tumbleweeds tumble along the open plains? Does the Wild West beckon? Ever feel like riding off into the sunset? Then you'll fit right in with the Horn Family at the Circle B Chuckwagon and Cowboy Music Show, our featured guests of the week. The food's served with a smile, cowboy style, with superb hospitality and live music that'll make you want to tap your toes. If you close your eyes, you can almost smell the earthy prairie scent of the west. Even better, you're out in plenty of time to make it to other Branson evening shows! This show's definately a "must-see" for 2006. Just visit our website at bransontonight.net and you'll hear why.

This week Logan sits down with the Horn family of the Circle B Chuckwagon. Heath Hawkins of bransoncritic.org reviews the Magnificent 7PM show at the beautiful White House Theatre. Ray gets silly as always. And Mayor Lou says hello from Branson City Hall. It's a whole hour of Branson fun!

To hear this week's show you can either visit bransontonight.net, where the show is broadcast in entirety every week on our home page, or listen live in the Kansas City area on 1140AM KCXL Sunday afternoon at 4PM. We are also simulcast on surfernetwork.com worldwide for our long-distance listeners and thank the many GI's stationed in the middle-east who listen every week!Hi, Bransoneers:

 

2/26/06 Have you ever wondered exactly how 15 girls can ride one bike and an acrobat can balance on a stack of 10 chairs? The myths of the Acrobats of China are dispelled in Logan's in-depth interview with Hirong "Jane" Li on this week's It's Branson Tonight Radio Show. Learn more about this unique Branson show and how the performers feel about their second home in the heart of The Untied States.

Featured music includes performers Buck Trent, Doug Gabrial, and The Brett Family Singers. Heath Hawkins of bransoncritic.org reviews the Grand Jubilee at Grand Country Music Hall. There's a lot going on this week- you don't want to miss it!

To hear this week's show you can either visit bransontonight.net, where the show is broadcast in entirety every week on our home page, or listen live in the Kansas City area on 1140AM KCXL Sunday afternoon at 4PM. We are also simulcast on surfernetwork.com worldwide for our long-distance listeners and thank the many GI's stationed in the middle-east who listen every week!

2/12/06 This week we have another great show for you- featuring Branson's famous funny-man and movie star, Yakov Smirnoff! Yakov shares his passion for America with listeners in a heart-warming interview as well as a segment from his Broadway show, "As long as we both shall laugh!" In addition, we also have Branson Critics Heath Hawkins' fantastic review of Yakov and patriotic music from Pierce Arrow, The Hughes Brothers and Mickey Gilley. Join Logan and Ray as they take everyone on a trip down the Country Music Blvd. strip. To listen to this show, click on Branson Tonight and it begins automatically. Please feel free to forward this message to other Branson lovers.

Also, be sure to check out our interviews page where you can hear Logan speak with Jim Stafford, Pam Tillis, Yakov, and many more!

1/28/06 This week we have another great show for you. Pam Tillis shares her songs, life, and stories with all and exchanges very interesting dialogue with Logan in their twelve minute interview. In addition, we also have Heath Hawkins' fantastic review of Tillis and Branson Mayor Lou Shaefer's vacation minute. Join Logan and Ray as they take everyone on a trip down the Country Music Blvd. strip. To listen to this show, click on the link above and it begins automatically. Please feel free to forward this message to other Branson lovers.

1/22/06 This week's show features Jim Stafford and has a ten minute interview as well. Listen in as Jim discusses his roots, music, and family. Of course, we have included plenty of Stafford's zany songs also. In addition, our regular segments including bransoncritic.org 's Heath Hawkins and Branson Mayor Lou Shaefer are all here. You don't want to miss this one. To listen, simply go to bransontonight.net or listen live on Sunday at the same site.

1/15/06 Here it is Bransoneers! "IT" is our first show of the season and we are very pleased to share it with you. New this year are the bransoncritic.org folks with a personal show review and back is the incomparable mayor of Branson, Lou Schaefer, with his weekly salutation and invitation to partake of FUN CITY'S awesome delights. To listen to this one hour trip to Branson via the airwaves, please go to bransontonight.net and the show begins automatically. To listen live on Sundays, go to our website and link to surfernetwork.com . This week's guests are Tim Hadler, Hank Williams Revisited and Doug Holland ,

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