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Paul Harris ShowG. Stewart Altus Oklahoma Branson Show: Paul Harris Recommendation: Yes Ratings: 5 of 5 February 09, 2005 Time: 06:11 PM My Dad loved Paul Harris and saw him several times. He passed away suddenly in January 2004. My parents already had a nonrefundable trip to Branson scheduled so we took all the Grandkids. They all wanted to go see that funny guy Papa liked. We took all 6 kids ages 12-20. They all loved it. They are not country music fans but loved the music played that night. They still crack some of Paul's jokes. We bought the videos and watch them when we are traveling. We saw many shows that week and by far Paul Harris was our favorite! His patriotic tribute brought me to tears. I laughed so much at the jokes my
face hurt! The kids all said they wanted to come back to My oldest son is 20 and my nephew is 19, they both attend college in Texas, listen to hard rock music and they loved the Paul Harris Show. It truly is a show for all ages. B.C I've been to the top shows in Branson, but the one I keep going back to is the Paul Harris Show. Please don't think I'm prejudiced because Paul is from AR, and Steve is like one of my children. Paul is just plain funny in addition to his great musical abilities. And I would match the musicians on his show with any band in Branson or other music centers. Very few shows can boast singers like Clay or
the seasoned
musicians in the Paul Harris Band. After visiting the other shows I
find
just what I'm looking for in the Paul Harris Show. There is plenty
of D. E. This man has to be among the funniest anywhere, and has assembled some of the best musicians in Branson. Most people will recognize themselves in the everyday things he draws from. Everyone from grandparents to teens will find this show extremely entertaining. I wouldn't recommend taking really young children, since the jokes wouldn't mean anything to them, and restless children would take away from the show for all others. I don't remember specific names of songs, but you will recognize many of them. All the musicians play multiple instruments & are so good. Seating is very comfortable. The thing most lacking is a gift shop, and things to stock it with. Refrigerator magnets are in demand, but aren't sold here, not yet. Paul interacts with his audience, much to the delight of others. We will be seeing this show over & over, as long as it stays in Branson!!
C. J. The Paul Harris Show A cool breeze caresses your face as you sit on your front porch. The summer sun dances on the rippling waters of the crystal blue lake before you. The gentle sounds of banjos, fiddles, steel and acoustic guitars surround your senses. This is the picture that The Paul Harris Show creates for those that attend. The Show is absent of smoke, glitz, glitter and confetti but full of down-home pickin’ and grinnin’ which transport you to the feeling that you’ve entered your neighbor’s home on a Friday night for a good time. From the moment that Paul and his band, Stone County Line enter the stage it’s an evening full of bluegrass music, side-splitting humor and neighborly story telling. Paul Harris is well known from his days at the 76 Mall and The Pierce Arrow Show but his hidden talents as a singer, musician and songwriter are highlighted in this new solo venture. He sings James Taylor and makes it his own. He dedicates a self-penned tune written about long lasting sentiments to the lovebirds in the audience celebrating anniversaries. He opens the stage to his equally talented group of musicians and singers including country music legend, Terry Bethel, who worked with Mel Tillis for many years, Steve Bush, a champion banjo player who performed at Carnegie Hall, Trent Wideman, who smokes on the hammer dulcimer, Carl Garner, a renowned bass playing expert, Dino Phillips, an award-winning Branson drummer and the latest 2004 additions of Bruce Hoffman, a Minnesota fiddle champion and R.P. Harrell, a Country Tonite veteran. Paul also shares the stage with his best buddy, Clay Cooper, who had been the M.C. at Country Tonite for 9 years. That job surely groomed him for his current role of straight man to Paul’s cousin, Otto Mobile and to the antics of Paul’s half time salesman performance, which is not copied by any show on the strip! Surely, Paul and Clay can’t copy their performances because neither have a script for the show! Clay also displays his melodic vocal tones during various portions of the show, which highlight classic country tunes including those of Merle Haggard, his favorite performer. The very steep parking lot (in which golf cart service is provided to those who may have had too many trips to the buffet or who may not wish to tempt gravity) leads to a simple lobby devoid of a colorful gift shop or culinary cuisine. The theatre simply provides a comfortable, down-home setting for a show that welcomes you to its magic. One gets the feeling that all those part of The Paul Harris Show enjoy what they do and they make you a part of that special feeling every night. The music, the humor, the ad-libbing, the simplicity and the abundant talents of The Paul Harris Show are definitely unique and well worth the price of admission. Paul opens the show stating that they are there ‘to pick and grin and giggle a little.’ And surely with this show, you will do the same. Only more than a little. B.W. They've got a banjo picker and a keyboards guy that Paul has obviously got some goods on, because they rate a show of their own. There's a young kid playing all sorts of instruments that he must have learned in a previous life, cause he's too young to be that good. Clay is a great singer, and he has the stage presence to get the crowd captivated when he wants to. There's a patriotic theme to the show, and it can really get to you.......by the show's end, I was ready to strap on my boots and helmet, was remembering about my family's military history, and the hair on my arms was standing up. I'll see these guys again, and would recommend that you get out and see them too!
As for the theater, it is really nice, all seats in the house are
good,
(and usually full when I've been there), and the sound and video are
great.
As for young kids, they would probably enjoy some of the humor more
than
the music. There were mostly adults in the audience while I was
there.
That being said, do yourself a favor when your in Branson and go see
this D. V. D. E.
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