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Steve, Larry, and Rudy Gatlin interacting with
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At a Jul 31, lunch time press conference, held at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre, Glenn Patch, the owner of the theatre, announced that Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will be performing at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre. Larry, Steve, and Rudy will join the roster of stars already performing at the theatre including such greats as the Righteous’ Brothers Bill Medley, Paul Revere & the Raider, Bobby Vee, Fabian, Bill Hailey’s Comets and many others in April of 2008.
Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. on Mondays and at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays April 14 through May 29, 2008. During Sep. 8 through Dec. 13, 2008 they are scheduled to perform an 8 p.m. show on Mondays and a 10 a.m. show on Tuesday through Friday. Saturday shows are scheduled for Oct. 4, Nov. 15 and 22, and on Dec. 6 and 13.
In making the announcement and stating their desire to move up onto Branson’s strip, Larry Gatlin acknowledged the relationship that they have had with Joe Sullivan and the Welk Theatre for many years. When brother Steve said that he hoped they’d be performing in Branson for another 30 years the audience roared when Larry gave a sample of what he thought that would sound like. It wasn’t pretty but it sure was funny.
Highlighted by Larry’s tenor voice, the familial harmonies of the Gatlins have been delighting audiences and fans for decades with hits like “All the Gold In California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You), ” “Broken Lady” and many more. Larry pointed out that they enjoy being in Branson and performing for their fans who travel here from all over the nation not only to hear them but simply because they love visiting Branson.
Furnished courtesy of the Branson Daily Independent.
