SHOW LAYTON YOUR TALENT
Saturday June 19: It was a big success last year, and we are excited to bring “Show Layton Your Talent” again as your season opener! Come listen to the top contestants perform! They will have to impress our panel of judges and YOU in order to take home the grand prize of $1,000. (Auditions are May 1st, check our website or give us a call for more details if you’re interested in showing off your talent!)
3 REDNECK TENORS
Thursday June 24: What happens when The Three Tenors run into a head-on collision with The Dukes of Hazard? From Paris, Texas, we introduce Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Billee who happen to have big-time operatic voices. In a search of the perfect venue, you’re treated to an incredible musical adventure packed with unbelievable tunes and of course, lots of laughs. It’s down-home laughs, big city music!THE GRASSROOTS
Thursday July 1: From 1967 to 1972, The Grass Roots set a record for being on the Billboard charts 307 straight weeks. They are one of only nine bands that have charted twenty-nine or more Top 100 Billboard singles. They have sold over twenty million records worldwide. They hold the all time attendance record for one act, the US concert of 600,000 people on July 4th, 1982 in Washington DC. Their biggest hits include Midnight Confessions, Let's Live For Today, Sooner or Later, and Temptation Eyes LARRY GATLIN &THE GATLIN BROTHERS
Friday July 9: Led by Larry Gatlin, the Gatlin Brothers are one of the most popular country groups in music's history. Adopting and then adapting the close harmony and vocal techniques of the Louvins and the Everlys to country-pop, Larry and the Gatlin Brothers scored a number of hits during the '70s and '80s. In the early '90s the group relocated to Branson, MO. Now they bring their show to the Kenley for one night only. MICHAEL HARRISON
Monday July 26: Michael Harrison is a talented ventriloquist, puppeteer and comedian. This year Michael took his talents to a new level when he appeared on the hugely successful television show, “America’s Got Talent”. He was the only ventriloquist chosen to compete this year for the grand prize. He finished in the top 50 as a semi-finalist and received glowing reviews. This will be a show for the whole family!RHYTHMIC CIRCUS:Feet Don’t Fail Me Now
Saturday July 31: Infusing their unique style of hard-hitting tap, high-spirited humor, and finger-snapping tunes, Rhythmic Circus satisfies their “rhythmic appetite” on everything from sand to folding chairs. This unforgettable show is guaranteed to leave audiences of all ages amazed with its unique “you have to see it to believe it” quality!JOE MUSCOLINO BAND
Monday August 9: Back by popular demand! Listen to the powerful horns and rhythm of Joe Muscolino's nine-piece band as Dan and Jen sing the hits you love. Utah's most sought-after band will play this encore performance. Their Pop, Rock, and Jazz stylings are sure to please.RYAN SHUPE AND THE RUBBERBAND
Saturday August 14: Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband is back in town! Practically growing up on the Kenley stage, this band hardly needs an introduction. The band’s country, bluegrass, folk, and pop sound is as diverse as their musical influences, ranging from Johnny Cash to The Police to AC/DC. PUMP BOYS & DINETTES
August 25-28 & 30: The pump boys sell high-octane fuel on North Carolina's Highway 57 and the sassy dinettes, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Between changing tires and baking pies, the gang performs a rousing, down-home mix of country western, rock 'n' roll, and blues in this charming tale of friendship, romance and life's simple pleasures.
2010 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT Concerts
RITA MORENOSaturday July 17: Energetic dancer, singer, and actress Rita Moreno was born in Puerto Rico to a family of independent farmers. She moved to New York City with her mother when she was five and appeared on Broadway at age 13.Mostly appearing in musicals, her most notable roles include Zelda Zanders the Zip Girl in Singin' in the Rain and Tuptim in The King and I. Her big breakthrough came in 1961 with her role as the spitfire Anita in West Side Story, winning her an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.She is one of a handful of people — and only the second woman — to win all four major American entertainment awards: an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy.She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush in 2004.This legendary Broadway/film diva will be on the Kenley stage for one night to sing the hits of her career.
JOSH TURNERThursday August 5: Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his impressive delivery of “Long Black Train,” he has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music. The Hannah, SC, native has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week Number Ones (“Your Man” and “Would You Go with Me”). His debut album was certified platinum, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. Six years after his Opry debut, he was inducted into the prestigious organization, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive such an honor.His fourth album, Haywire, was released February 9th and his current single “Why Don’t We Just Dance” hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles Chart.
Ticket go on sale May 3rd at 10:00 am!
