Hometown Madison - March & April 2016

Branson, Missouri is 445 miles from Brandon, Mississippi
which means seven hours and fifty minutes of driving or travel
time–and Bill Clark, a Brandon resident, was a Branson visitor
six years ago. Since his life had been musically oriented dating
back to his first piano lesson with Mr. Clyde Howell, Bill was
immediately drawn to the music/variety culture of Branson.
That’s when and where the idea came: “Why not provide
the same kind of musical/variety show to Mississippians?”
That meant assemble the talent, find the stage, and put it on
the calendar.
Bill did just that in December of 2010 at the Mississippi
Agriculture and Forestry Museum. He was pleased with the
quality of the musical performance but learned quickly that
December was already over-loaded with music programs.
Ticket sales were disappointing.
November would be the next choice for his fall show. The
results were so positive that Bill added a spring show. This year’s
spring show is scheduled for May 12th with Dr. Dennis Swanberg
as guest comedian. He will be the headliner at each of the four
shows: 9:30am, 12 Noon, 2:30 and 7:00pm.
Andrew Ishee, who played for the Kingsmen, will be the
piano artist. He’s sensational. Allen Harris, the well-known
featured tenor for The Singing Churchmen, will bless you with
musical favorites. David Holmes, drummer for the First Baptist
Church orchestra, along with his daughter, vocalist Victoria
Holmes, will add significant talent to the roster. CandyLee
Dobbs, another talented stage vocalist and aspiring artist, will
round out the singing talents. Bob Saxton, famous Nashville
guitarist, will accompany the musicians and vocalists.
Bill Clark’s quick wit and keyboard-playing genius will keep
the entertainment flowing with laughter and delight as he
blends his talents while serving as master of ceremonies. His
musical resume is convincing evidence of the quality of music
he performs and the productions he brings to the stage.
This year’s May 12th stage will be situated in front of the
theater-style seating in the Christ Life Church at 670 Highland
Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. Make early plans to purchase
your tickets online and notify your church leadership of the
musical extravaganza. Spring and music are in the air!
For more information, go to: billclarklive.com
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