Boomtown Opry returns in March

The Boomtown Opry will return to the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on March 9 with a variety of performers.

Known as a Branson, Missouri-style variety show featuring live music, comedy, dancing and other family-friendly entertainment, the Boomtown Opry began presenting monthly shows in the area last spring.

The Boomtown Opry features a house band led by BJ Kyle, who has toured professionally with Colt Ford, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Kellie Pickler and others. Local actor/singer Steve Harrell is the emcee and local country duo Southern Koast (Keith Owens and Susan Tolin) provide background vocals.

The show, which starts at 7 p.m. March 9, will feature Jimmy Lewis, Tommy Holderman, Linda Flesher, Bailey Rae, Shinbone and the Lucy’s Ladies Dance Team.

Jimmy Lewis has been in numerous bands and has played oprys, festivals, bars and night clubs all over Texas, Arkansas and North Louisiana. Lewis has released four albums, with his latest being “Downtown Country.”

Bailey Rae is a 16-year-old singer and performer from Roberta, Oklahoma. She has performed in Branson, Missouri; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Nashville, Tennessee, with the Shawnda Rains Entertainment Group. She also has competed in numerous contests and is a 2018 Traditional Country Horizon Award

winner for the North American Country Music Association International. She often performs at Opry Shows, events or acoustic gigs throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Shinbone, also known as Mickey Shinn, is a regular on the Columbia County Hayride in Magnolia and has entertained audiences in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Missouri.

Tommy Holderman and Linda Flesher are regular performers on the Gladewater Opry in Gladewater, Texas, and other shows in the East Texas area.

The women from Lucy’s Ladies Dance Studio will create a positive environment for ladies to explore the art of dance.

Any aspiring singers may audition for future shows before rehearsals on show day around 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 at the door of the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, with children ages 12 and under admitted for $5 each. Tickets are also available on itickets. com and can be purchased in advance for only $10. The Boomtown Opry is a family-friendly event with no alcohol sold during the show.

The Boomtown Opry is partnering with the El Dorado Boys & Girls Club, with a portion of show proceeds benefiting the club. In return, the club provides volunteers to staff each show.

For more information on the Boomtown Opry, follow their Facebook page at facebook.com/ BoomtownOpry.