Laughter and music – the Comedy Jamboree has it all

Stretch McCord, left, and Douglas Fir "sizing up" the audience

For a great afternoon of Branson comedy, music, and just plain fun, the Grand Country Music Hall’s “Comedy Jamboree” would be hard to beat. The show has a variety of comedy and music that’s’ thoroughly entertaining.

The shows music is provided by some very talented vocalists and musicians. In the typical performance of this show Splinter Middleton performs the lead vocals, but for this performance the lead vocals were performed by Todd Bradshaw, from the Grand Country Music Hall’s “Grand Jubilee Show.” The Jamboree Singers composed of Justin Tews, Gigi Hutchinson, Jon Drockelman, and Jackie Brown performed the rest of the show’s vocals.

The show’s live band is made up of some of the finest instrumentalists in Branson. It consists of Danny Yancy, on Steel Guitar, Banjo and Acoustic Guitar, Wayne Massengale, Fiddle and Acoustic Guitar, Matt Hanshaw, Lead Guitar and Acoustic Guitar , Larry Allred, Bass Guitar, Rob Blackwood, Drums and Tracy Heaston, Piano and the shows Musical Director. The band’s rendition of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” showcases their musical ability.

Heaston’s piano solos “I’ll Fly Away” and “Cumana” are a joy to experience. The experience is in both the sound and style of his performance which is particularly evident in “Cumana.”

The show’s Producer and Director, Mike Patrick, has done an excellent job of combining the talents of these musicians and vocalists with the show’s comedy routines into a show that effortlessly moves the audience from one entertaining segment to another. As an example, in early back to back segments of the show, Bradshaw sings “Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms,” the Jamboree Singers display their individual vocal talents by doing a medley during which each performs solo and the members of the band give a “musical introduction.

The Jamboree Singers left to right, Jackie, Jon, Justin and Gigi.

Then, in the very next segment, the audience goes from music to laughter as the shows two comedians, Jae McFerron, as “Douglas Fir” and Justin Sifford as “Streth McCord,” working with “volunteers” from the audience, go into their first of many comedy routines. To most people, the decision as to whether to spit or not has never been this funny.

As one would expect from the show’s title, “Comedy Jamboree,” comedy is a core part of the show. Without spoiling the fun and surprise of the show it can safely be said that there is good clean family comedy and fun with laughs for everyone. The “Hee Haw” segment will bring back memories and haven’t you always thought that “Dr. Phil” was too serious? You won’t after seeing this show.

The combination of the shows extensive comedy and music provides a unique and entertaining experience not available anywhere else in Branson. For additional information on this show or other Branson shows or attraction please feel free to contact the Branson Tourism Center on line or by phone at 800-785-1550.