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Pam Tillis: A Family Legacy

by Jeremy McNabb
published: Oct 10, 2006

Pam Tillis did not disappoint with her very
entertaining show at the Welk Resort Theatre.
I recently had the honor of attending a performance by Pam Tillis at the Welk Resort Theatre. This would be my first time seeing her give a solo performance with her own band. My anticipation of a great evening was imminent.

As I entered the doors of the Welk Resort Theatre I headed straight to the ticket counter to pick up my ticket. There was some mix up in my reservation but everyone involved handled the matter in the utmost professional manner and I left the counter with nothing but gratitude for the impeccable staff at the theater. With the few minutes I had before show time, I explored the theatre lobby a little bit. The lobby itself is very open and spacious. It would be very easy to sneak away with your friends and have some private time without worrying whether you are disturbing the person next to you. The spaciousness is something that is very important to me. I almost feel claustrophobic in some lobbies waiting for a show to begin with everyone crowded around me. The theatre is named after the famed bandleader, Lawrence Welk. In addition to Welk related productions, the theater hosts a plethora (don't you just love that word J) of other entertainers as well. Some of the entertainers even have displays set up in the lobby to let you know more about who they are incase you didn't already know. One interesting treasure that I found was Lawrence Welk's personal golf cart that is on display in the lobby (Tidbit: The golf cart is tucked away under the stairs, you will have to look for it).

Carrie Tillis shows off her amazing vocal talents with a rendition of "HIs Eye Is On The Sparrow"
Carrie Tillis shows off her incredible vocal talents
with a rendition of "HIs Eye Is On The Sparrow"
The time had come to make my way into the theatre for the big show. Upon entering the theater guests are treated to a sampling of music by Pam Tillis while images of her are displayed on screens located on opposite sides of the theater. I must admit that I've seen Pam Tillis a few times before but it had always been with her famous dad, Mel Tillis, and his band. This time I wanted to see just how Pam throws it down in her very own production. I was not to be disappointed because the show not only gave me more insight into the talent of Pam Tillis herself but also into the talent of others in the Tillis clan. Pam was joined on stage by her brother, Mel Tillis Jr. (MJ), and her sister, Carrie Tillis. If Mel ever decides to step away from the spotlight, rest assured these 'younguns' would make sure and carry on the Tillis family name.

 

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Jeremy McNabb has always called these beautiful Ozark Mountains home. As an elementary school teacher, Jeremy challenges his students everyday to always, "dream big."

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