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March 12, 2010

Road trips: Back to the past

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Fri Mar 12, 2010, 10:56 AM CST

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At one time the Swiss Villa Ampitheatre in Lampe, just west of Branson, was a powerhouse venue for concerts, featuring the biggest names in rock and country, including the likes of George Jones, REO Speedwagon and Lee Greenwood.

After a 10-year slumber, the venue wakes up with a new name and a lineup of many of the same rock and country acts — including George Jones, REO Speedwagon and Lee Greenwood.

Now called the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater, the storied concert venue has announced its 2010 concert season that includes BB King, John Michael Montgomery, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Foreigner, Styx, Kansas and Pat Benatar.

The 7,000-seat amphitheater has been renovated to include a larger stage with a new roof, easier access, improved restrooms and amenities (“especially for the ladies,” according to the venue’s Web site) and state-of-the-art sound and lights. About 2,000 of the venue’s seats are on a lawn at the back of the facility.

John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, is the venue’s talent consultant and helped book the acts for the upcoming summer season. He said that he chased after acts that wouldn’t normally appear in Branson.

“Branson is a music capital, and this venue can only help fill theaters and hotel rooms,” McEuen told the Branson Daily News. “I really see people watching George Jones one night and staying in town to watch Jim Stafford or Shoji Tabuchi the next.”

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is booked — of course — to play with Brewer & Shipley, POCO and Foghat on Aug. 8. The venue is seeking to host other types of events, such as festivals and car shows.

The following acts are booked to play at the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater, located at 1728 State Highway H in Lampe. Future acts will be announced on the venue’s Web site, www.blkoakamp.com.

• May 30: John Michael Montgomery and Lee Greenwood, plus fireworks on Sunday in recognition of Memorial Day.

• June 11: Travis Tritt and Tanya Tucker.

• June 19: Dr. John and Marcia Ball, with special guest Leon Russell.

• June 27: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, with Lukas Nelson.

• July 3: Foreigner, Styx and Kansas.

• July 8: REO Speedwagon with Pat Benatar.

• Aug. 8: Cowtown Ballroom Revival, featuring Brewer & Shipley, POCO, Foghat and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

• Aug. 28: BB King and Buddy Guy.

• Sept. 4: George Jones with Jason Boland.



Springfield

• The Slim Down Challenge, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. The Slim Down Challenge is a live speaking event featuring Shay from the Biggest Loser and Jared from Subway. Its mission is to travel from city to city across America delivering powerhouse information that will challenge minds, hearts and waistlines. Cost: $19.95. Details: 877-754-6201.

• Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Missouri State University campus. A winner of the 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, this young cellist was born in Armenia into a family of musicians. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory and has performed in Europe, Canada and the United States. Details: 417-836-7678.



Tulsa

• Sylvia Browne, 7 p.m. Saturday, Osage Event Center. The best-selling author and world-famous psychic and spiritual leader will give a lecture and book signing. Cost: $30. Details: 918-699-7667.

• Tulsa International Auto Show, March 18 to 21, Expo Square QuikTrip Center. The Tulsa International Auto Show presents favorite makes and models of new cars and trucks in world class factory presentations. Exciting and informative displays are featured by manufacturers from around the world touting their latest designs and innovations. Details: 918-744-1113.

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