Does this belong in Branson? Does anyone want this guy and his style coming to Branson? If Wayne Newton did not fit in how will this guy?
Personally, rap music is not my cup of tea so I would have no interest or desire in going to his show. However, I am a believer in free enterprise so I feel it is up to the marketplace to decide. If the demand is there, the show will be successful.
Not interest'd myself..
I don't like rap at all but if they can put on a clean show and they keep it in line I welcome the business to the area.
There are hotels, restaurants and shops that need a injection on cash. Drive up and down the strip, its looking rough out there. The buss trips have put a shank into the sides of most of the businesses in Branson.
If they can create new shows for the (drive in) younger generation and they aren't drug and sexual fiestas then let em rip.
Branson needs the money.
Does Nelly really have enough demographic support in the region to host a show in Branson? Many people in the Ozarks are just not into that style of entertainment. I would suspect that he would be more successful in Springfield, or Fayetteville, or Memphis, or better yet Los Angeles.
I am not opposed to him doing a show in Branson, it just seems a bit out of place for that style of music. However, Branson has been, and always will be an "open door" to all sorts of music. :)
Nelly will do fine in Branson. He's pretty popular with many demographics. Also, they only need to fill up a few thousand seats, which shouldn't be a problem at all.
In the latest Branson newspaper there is a story saying everything is clear and "go" tonight for the Nelly concert. If anyone hears how it turned out, please post. I'm interested to see how the first rap show in Branson goes over.
OK! Anyone hear how the Nelly concert went last night in Branson???
From the comments on Grand Palace's wall on Facebook, sounds like the opening acts were bad, but Nelly was great. People really seem to be excited.
Apparently they announced their next several concerts last night:
Ludacris/Drake
Steve Miller Band
Tim McGraw
Train
Lenny Kravitz
There might be more, but the above is what one person reported.
Hmmm...interesting. I wish them well. Steve Miller Band, no problem. That's my generation!
I have seen Lenny Kravitz, and he would put on a great show, I haven't seen the others. (Steve Miller was in town and I was supposed to go, but I was out of town, so the family went without me. Otherwise I am not a fan of the others listed...
Tim McGraw is great! I also kinda like Lenny Kravitz.
I'd love to see Brad Paisley come. I LOVE his stuff.
Wow, that's awesome that so many "big names" are stopping by in Branson for a visit. Branson has world class "home grown" entertainment, but it is always nice to see new faces pass through.
If you build it, they will come........See what happens when you build an airport?
I saw a link to the Branson Tri-Lakes Newspaper with some entertainment stories about the Nelly concert. It said the show went over fine, but there were threats against Nelly so after the show he jumped on the bus and headed for St. Louis. One quote said someone painted crosses on the parking lot.
Also a man who held church at the Mansion for the last few years on Sunday pulled his ministry out of the facility because he disagreed with theater managers over having the concert there. Nelly allegedly had kept up with the press about the show and at one point in the show said something like "to all of you who didn't want the show to come...here we are...f*** you!" Management apparently was not pleased with the comment, but, whadda expect? All in all, it appeared things went well for the first Rap show in Branson. Who knows how long it will be before another one is booked.
Wow, what is this world coming to? :o
It amazes me how many people will break the law, and cause mischief just because the don’t like something. I am not a fan of Nelly. However, as long as he is not hurting anyone, and he is bringing joy, and entertainment to others, then I say let him have his concert.
Why some people insist on acting like juveniles when they don’t get their way is beyond me. It’s not like he was setting up a permanent theater in Branson. He stopped in to do a show, and then left out. Like I said, I am not a Nelly fan at all, but sometimes common sense should outweigh stupidity.
If you do not want to see a Nelly concert then simply don’t go. Ticket revenue is a critical factor in deciding where to have a concert at. Obviously some people in the Branson region enjoy his style of music. I wish people would stop trying to change the world to fit their own agenda.
No one is saying that he doesn't have a right to have a show in Branson. What is being said (and I agree) is that Nelly is NOT a family-oriented act, and therefore his show is not well-suited to such a family-friendly town as Branson. It's sort of like the arguments for/against the mosque near the 9/11 site in New York. Sure, they have a right to build it, but SHOULD they build it?
Would you see it as a decision that would be made by the theater owner, or the city council?
Is there a theater council in Branson that approves shows, guests etc?
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To answer my own question, I see it as the discretion of the theater owner...If they would want to put their venue on the line, or their $$ for PR etc. I think they can choose whomever they want-EVEN IF the act is not the most p/c or minstream crowd pleasing show. I am not saying bring in the unwholesome acts, and change the image of Branson from tour busses and families to saddam and gommorrah, but I think if they want to bring them in on their money, who is to stop them with what is in place at this time?
Sure, it's the theater's decision, but if they go too far I'm sure the city could get involved in some way. I'm just surprised that the theater would even want to risk having such an act there. It's nothing but bad PR with Branson's usual clientele.
Let's not get too carried away here. I don't enjoy his music, but we are talking about an entertainment show. That is all. Nelly did not bring any additional riffraff to the Branson area. He was simply putting on a concert for those who enjoy his music.
The truly great thing about Branson is the abundance in variety. There is truly something for everyone. However, that does not mean that everything must be catered to everyone. If you don't like his music, then don't go to his concert. That doesn't mean we should ban him from Branson. Let's be realistic here. Besides, the ticket revenue speaks for itself. If no one wanted to see him in Branson, then no one would have purchased the tickets, and he would have never come.
I am probably in the minority here, but I just don't understand the "I don't like it so I am going to force everyone else not to like it" mentality.
I agree Ozark. So atleast if we are in the minority...we will have good company there right?
As I said, I'm not for BANNING him from Branson (unless his concerts caused riots or something). I'm just saying that it's a shame to have the family-friendly nature of the area impugned by his offensive act. Hopefully it won't start a trend of risque entertainment in the area. The only good thing is that it was a one-time event, not a show that is around all year. For example, we wouldn't want a strip club in Branson, would we?
STRIP CLUB? STRIP CLUB? I thought that's what those hotel bars were! You know, drinking/dancing clubs on the Hwy. 76 "STRIP!" ;) Around my area of NW Arkansas, there are several places like convenience stores that have gaming machines in them...you play for prizes. (But when the cops ain't around they sometimes pay you your prize in cash!) There are even adult oriented gaming machine arcades in the area. One I pass by from time to time is even called "Flaming Sevens," which is the name of a popular slot machine. They apparently are chock full of those game machines that you win prizes with. It's as close to a slot machine as you can get and still be legal. Any of those types of machines in places around Branson?
sorry guys----- Rap? in branson?? Just say no... i see other posting about the problems gambling would bring into the area.. what kind of crowd do u think would follow the rap style performers? Nope, can,t see it happening.....
It has been over a month now since Nelly graced Branson with his "rap" music. I'm sorry, but I cannot see how his one time show has really brought that much of a bad "crowd" to the area. Let's face it, at this point there is no rapper who has any public intentions of making Branson a permanent home. I really don't think we have to panic over having to say "no" to anybody anytime soon. ;)
Branson has always been an open door for all types of musical styles, and talent. Just because we don't all listen to that genre of music, is no reason to say "no" to them. Sure, it's easy to knee jerk a stereotypical reaction to rap musicians, but I think we are getting ahead of ourselves just bit. :)
Here's the "crowd" Nelly and rap brought to Branson: every middle and upper middle class white kid within 150 miles who watches BET and MTV and wears his Lidz sideways.
They spent their parents' money and went home.
The problem is... ?
And the thing is, tons of people who like singers like Nelly already come to Branson. I mean, I myself am a fan of artists like Eminem and Snoop Dogg...
its kinda a double edged sword. On one hand rap isnt the first thought n my head when I think branson and I dont want that to happen either but on the other hand if it brings cash money to Branson and helps keep it alive then by all means have your little hoopla and vamoose!
Nashville and Las Vegas style acts aren't my first thoughts when it comes to Branson, either. I considered those non-local shows to be a corruption of all that was pure. Everybody knows "Authentic Branson" is supposed to be SDC, SOTH, the Presleys and the Baldknobbers and paddleboats on Taneycomo.
Anything more modern than that is an aberration! ::) ::) ::)
Seriously, "Branson" is lodging and dining and shopping. So long as we keep SDC and SOTH reasonably in the 1880-1920 time frame, whatever goes on outside those parks is just fine with me.
Again, we are talking about a one time visiting show here. Not a permanent act! ;)
Don't panic! It will be okay. :)