(Branson, Mo.) –Three days of outdoor family fun, patriotic celebrations and music will culminate in an outdoor concert by Foreigner with lead singer Lou Gramm on Saturday, June 21.The Landing Concerts on downtown Branson’s Taneycomo lakefront are highlights of the recently announced Branson SummerFest event.
The multi-platinum rock group’s Top-10 hits include Feels Like The First Time, Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Double Vision, Urgent, Waiting For a Girl Like You, Say You Will, I Don’t Want To Live Without You and I Want To Know What Love Is.Lou Gramm has also enjoyed success as a solo artist with hits Midnight Blue and Just Between You and Me.
The Saturday night concert lineup includes special guest Christopher Cross (Ride Like The Wind, Sailing, Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do), Think of Laura and Another Page.)The rock group Firefall (You Are The Woman, Just Remember I Love You, and Strange Way) will open Saturday evening’s concert at
Friday night’s Landing Concert features an all-star lineup of Sensational ’60s & ’70s artists including Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Mitch Ryder, Mark Lindsay former original lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, Andy Kim, The Shangri-Las, Ron Dante (The Archies) and Billy J. Kramer. The three hour show has 24 Top-10 hits and 42 Top-40 hits.
“This group of artists dominated the charts all during the sixties, seventies and eighties,” said Joe Sullivan, president of SullivanShows.”These shows will be fun, and you’ll know every song you hear. Literally dozens of Top-10 records.And we’re excited about developing a new venue for shows in Branson, right at the waterfront on Lake Taneycomo.We’re bringing in state-of-the-art sound and lighting and a huge, covered stage.You can bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a great evening of music, under the stars.And nobody will leave hungry — there will be numerous food and beverage vendors.”
SummerFest is a new Branson event celebrating the beginning of summer and the new development of Branson Landing while also honoring homeland protectors.The entertainment and recreation event is being produced by SullivanShows in association with the Downtown Branson Main Street Association and Branson Veterans Task Force.
The SummerFest opening ceremony and “Dancin’ on the Landing” is scheduled for Thursday evening, June 19th.Dancin’ on the Landing takes the place of the traditional Street Dance held on the lakefront for the past nine years.A variety of Branson-based artists will perform including The World Famous Platters; the cast of 50’s At The Hop; Elvis, Tina Turner and The Blues Brothers from Legends In Concert; Thunderbird Band; and Eddie Valen.
The centerpiece of the opening ceremony will be a nighttime parade of lighted boats along the lakefront.Daytime activities for SummerFest include an on-the-water Boat and RV show, a photo exhibit, chili cookoff, clogging exhibition, lots of food and outdoor entertainment.
Branson SummerFest ’03 will honor American homeland protectors.There will be a registration area for veterans, active military, law enforcement, fire fighters and EMT personnel.Various businesses in the area will provide them with information packets that will include coupons and special discount offers.
Tickets go on sale on
A three-day combo ticket (Thursday – Dancin’ on the Landing; Friday – Sensational ’60s & ’70s; Saturday – Foreigner, Christopher Cross, Firefall) is available for $65.00; a $15.00 discount is available for combo tickets purchased before June 1. A limited number of VIP reserved section tickets for Friday or Saturday night are available at $60.00 each; a $10 per ticket discount is available for VIP tickets purchased before June 1.