Goldwing Express Morning Show in Branson, MO

Kick off your morning with bluegrass, gospel, and country music entertainment!

Originally from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Goldwing Express is a bluegrass, country, and gospel band consisting of three brothers and their father. Their mother, Juanita, who was a full-blood Native American Creek Indian, named the band "Goldwing Express" after their hobby of riding Goldwing Motorcycles in the 80's. When their children were young, they decided to buy the boy's instruments. Thirty-nine years later, they are still entertaining. A segment of their performance is often dedicated to their Indian Heritage and they wear Native American headdresses to represent their Creek Indian tribe.

Bob Baldridge, the patriarch of the family, plays mandolin and sings lead for the group. He also provides a lot of comedy for the Goldwing Express. His music career began in the early 70's with his brothers and sister. The family would gather at the grandmother's house and have all-day signings. Bob eventually wanted to form his own family band. Then came Paul, Steven, and Shawn and the creation of the Goldwing Express band and show.

In Nashville, Tennessee, Goldwing Express was nominated for Bluegrass Entertaining Band of the Year by SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) from 2003-2006 and in South Texas won the Valley Star Family Entertaining Band of the Year in Rio Grande Valley, Texas for four years.

About Playhouse Theater:

• The entrance is on ground level and there is a slope to walk down to the stage
• The tables are in rows – connected together. There is no spacing between tables in the rows.
• Rows and seats are labeled. Playhouse Theater staff are available to assist you.