The Genuine Country Music Association (GCMA) will host its 12th Annual Classic Country Jamboree benefit at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the Exhibition Center (Campana Hall) at Lodge of Four Seasons located at 315 Four Seasons Dr, Lake Ozark. Doors will open at 1 p.m.
This blockbuster event with multi-talented entertainers and the Board of Directors Band will perform a variety of traditional country music. The event will raise scholarship funds for students attending State Fair Community College-Lake of the Ozarks, and funds for Lake of the Ozarks Soccer Association and Wonderland Camp. This year’s entertainers include:
Tony Booth, launching his musical career in the southwest, Tony made his professional debut with the Mel Savage Band and soon toured with Jimmy Snyder. In 1968, after founding the band Modern Country, Booth began working in Las Vegas and from there moved to clubs in California. He renamed the group the Tony Booth Band and became the house band at the Palomino in California. He cut his first single, “Big Lonely World,” with K-Arkand and signed to MGM in 1970, where he had his first hit with a cover of Merle Haggard’s “Irma Thompson.”
Leona Williams, International country music star. Leona began singing with her family band as a child and had her own radio show in Jefferson City as a teen. She has written songs for and performed with such artists as Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, George Jones, Loretta Lynn and many more.
Ron Williams, an acclaimed Nashville recording artist and crowd favorite.
The Board of Directors Band, with John Farrell on bass, Jim Phinney on guitar, Alicia Farrell Lange, vocalist back from Nashville and backup vocalist for the event, Mike McGee on steel guitar, Darrel Cummings on guitar and Mark Fitch on drums.
Bill (“Goofer”) Atterberry, singer, comedian and entertainer who was on Lee Mace’s Ozark Opry for over 38 years.
Dennis Stroughmatt, a big fan favorite on the fiddle.
Larry Hurst from Kansas City wowing the crowd with his country favorites.
Helen Russell, Ozark Opry veteran, well-known singer, musician and entertainer.
Marty Schoenthaler, multi-talented vocalist and instrumentalist.
Rick Newman, guest performer, fiddler extraordinaire and auctioneer.
There will be two dance floors, concessions and a cash bar. There will be a silent auction with many great items. There will also be a live auction for a week’s stay at a beautiful beach front condo in Garden City Beach, South Carolina and a raffle for a beautiful guitar!
Tickets are $35 for GCMA members, $45 for non-members, and free for children under 12. Table reservations are available for $1,200 (seats 10 people). Veterans can make reservations for individual seats or tables at no charge. Tickets are available at John Farrell Real Estate Co., 5750 Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach, or online at www.gcmatherealthing.com.
For more information or questions about reservations, contact Lynn Farrell at (573) 348-2181, (573) 216-2182, or Lynn@JohnFarrell.com.
John Farrell, Brad Rigby and Tony Smith founded the GCMA in 2009 to promote, perform and maintain traditional country music. The association is a 501c3 organization. Learn more about the GCMA at www.gcmatherealthing.com or on Facebook.
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