Re: Glaring Void Of Bluegrass Music In Branson...
You do realize there is probably no one here who has what it takes to start up a theater devoted to bluegrass in Branson and keep it afloat long enough for it to catch on. So anything anyone says about this subject will be speculation. Including my opinion. But yes, I agree with you - I would think there is room and a market for a venue devoted to bluegrass in Branson, and it is a glaring and obvious void. Unless there is a an insurmountable gap between fans of country and bluegrass, it does seem reasonable that with all the people with all that money going there every day of the year, SOME of them would be interested in hearing some bluegrass. I think a venue that is not so glitzy would be a welcome alternative to all the razzle-dazzle. Seems like a no-brainer to me - but as I said, or implied, what do I know? The only thing I can think of is there may not be any big name band willing to set up residency there - though I doubt that is required. I mean, as much as it is customary for bluegrass bands to tour the country to bring their music to their fans, one would think there would be enough willing to spend a week or two in the Country Music Capitol of the World (or however they call themselves) and let the fans come to them. Heck, the notion of spending a week's vacation in beautiful Missouri and catching Rhonda Vincent of whomever a couple-few times while there sounds downright appealing. But if they have to be based there most of the year, that is probably going to be a deal-breaker.
Well, I hope you find a backer and can turn this into a real happening place. And if you do, remember I was on your side and comp me.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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