The Branson Connection

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• The Branson Connection

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The Tim Gillis Band

• Tim Gillis Vocal
• Judy Lyn Ricci Vocal
• Lucy Simms Vocal
• Joanne Frost Vocal
• Terry Riley Lead Guitar
• Ben Lawson Steel Guitar
• Chris Gillis Drums
• Greg Viola Fiddle
• David Frost Jr. Keyboard
• David Frost Sr. Bass

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WHAT IS A BRANSON STYLE SHOW?

• The only authentic stage show done in true
  Branson Style. Introducing the Branson Experience
  of the North East - The Branson Connection.
• The Branson experience is a combination of
  contemporary and classic Country Music combined
  with everyone's favorite Oldies and Gospel music.
  The show also pays tribute to this great country
  in which we live. You are guaranteed to leave
  this show with a true sense of American pride!

Wholesome Family Entertainment
The Best of Country/Gospel Music
The Branson Connection
An All American Tribute
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TIM GILLIS

• Tim Gillis, originally from San Antonio,
  Texas, has been performing in the tri-state area
  for over 25 years. He has recorded for Scorpion
  Records in Nashville, Tennessee and has appeared
  on the Grand Ole Opry!
• Tim Gillis and his band, the Tim Gillis Band
  (TGB) have performed with such great country
  artists as Alabama, Merle Haggard, George Strait,
  Porter Wagoner, Vince Gill, and the list goes on.
• Tim, now again is the first to pave the way in
  bringing these genuine Branson style shows to the
  East Coast. For the past six years, The Branson
  Connection has been seen by well over 50,000
  people

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JUDY LYN RICCI

• Judy Lyn Ricci, has dedicated much of her entire
  life to the performing arts. Coming from a
  musical family, this full-time teacher,
  encourages her students to experience her love of
  music.
• Judy, now singing with Tim and the Tim Gillis
  Band for over 20 years, brings her unique style
  and incredible vocal talent to the Branson
  Connection.
• Whenever speaking with Judy, one might hear her
  say I love teaching, but performing is my
  passion and seeing Judy perform in the Branson
  Connection proves just that.

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LUCY SIMMS

• Lucy Simms musical career started at an early
  age, singing with her dad, Wayne Glenwood
  Swinsburg, at local pubs and clubs as well as Sr.
  Citizen group homes and, of course, in high
  school and church choirs.
• Lucy, now with the Tim Gillis Band since 1996,
  has been entertaining TGBs Branson Connection
  audiences since their first Branson show, six
  years ago.
• Lucy, quoting one of her favorite country stars,
  Loretta Lynn, says If youre lookin at me,
  youre lookin at country!

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JOANNE FROST

• Joanne Frost, because of her enthusiasm and love
  for country music, has become the TGBs newest
  female vocalist, and compliments this band
  nicely. Thats because like her sister, Judy,
  music runs in her veins.
• Joanne, whose premiere appearance 4 years ago as
  a backup vocalist with the TGB has blossomed,
  not only in her solo performances at various
  country events throughout the tri-state area, but
  also brings her own unique vocal sounds to the
  Branson Connection stage.
• Joanne is a delight and we are so proud that she
  has joined yet another family of country
  performers - the Tim Gillis Band!.

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with SURPRISE country artists
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andCOMEDY

• A Branson Show would be complete without comedy -
  and The Branson Connection would not be complete
  without the side splitting comedic antics of
• Crazy Elmer.

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The Entertainment Just Goes On and On!
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Remember its Tim Gillis and the
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Your Road to the BRANSON CONNECTION starts here
Whats even better? The Branson Connection can be
tailored to your organizations specific needs!
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CALL TODAY for more information on

• Fund Raising Events
• Church Organizations
• Corporate Organizations
• Fire Departments
• Sr. Citizen Events
• Holiday Parties

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HOPE TO SEE YOU REAL SOON!
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