Sons of the Pioneers Chuckwagon Dinner Show
At the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre, 5586 W Highway 76.
The legendary Sons of the Pioneers, the longest continuously performing group of all time, are back by popular demand for their 8th season (2011) at The Shepherd of the Hills Pavilion Theatre.
This American cowboy singing group was founded in 1933 by the one-and-only Roy Rogers. The group was designated "National Treasures" by the Smithsonian Institute in 1977.
During their 78-year existence, the Sons have recorded 57 albums and appeared in 98 films.
Their Branson show will surprise anyone seeing them for the first time because not only do they perform all of their heart-tugging western classics, but when they set down the guitars and fiddles and pick up the sax, trombone and trumpet, they play terrific western swing, swing, ragtime, jazz, dixieland, gospel and big band music.
Enjoy the Sons' beautiful western harmonies, signature hits like "Cool Water" (their song that resides in the Grammy Hall of Fame) and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," and a hearty cowboy feast served straight off an authentic Chuckwagon.
Dinner will be served during the performance. The menu includes: beef brisket, a smoked chicken breast quarter, savory slow smoked sausage, barbeque beans, Dutch oven sparkl'n tators, a hot roast'n ear of corn dipped in butter, a hot sourdough roll with honey and Dutch oven campfire cobbler. Delicious!
In March 2009, The Sons of the Pioneers were honored at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri as Outstanding Missourians. The award was accepted by current members Randy Rudd (lead singer & guitarist), Luther Nallie, Gary LeMaster, Mark Abbot, Ken Lattimore and Ricky Boen. The Sons of the Pioneers also played at The Grand Ole Opry on April 17, 2009.
The dinner bell rings at 4:15 pm. The Pavilion Theatre is near the main entrance to The Shepherd of the Hills. The theatre is open-air, covered and protected from the weather.
One of our writers swears this is one Branson show not to be missed.
Join the Sons Monday through Saturday; May 2 through October 28, 2011.
Historical Notes for the Sons of the Pioneers: In 2008, there were new Holiday Matinee Shows on the weekends in November and December at 1 pm.