Turnpike Troubadours at Shady Gators!

Shady Gators is the Party Capitol at the Lake of the Ozarks, and that's not for lack of providing the best events at the Lake of the Ozarks! We bring in some of the best musicians, DJs, and more, but that's just us getting started. On July 31st, we have The Turnpike Troubadours hitting the Lazy Gators stage, and it's going to be a HOT HOT night - and not because of the temperature! If you've never heard some of the smooth tunes from The Turnpike Troubadours, keep reading for more information about this group of guys.

About the Turnpike Troubadours

If Turnpike Troubadours are playing in your town, you’ll know it. A block or two from the venue, you’ll see the crowds lining up. Get closer and you’ll start to hear the music -- rockin’ hard, lashed by burnin’ fiddle and guitar, maybe a little rough on the edges but with a deep-rooted soul that's impossible to resist. If you make it through the door, you’ll witness one of the best shows you'll ever see. Audiences in their home state of Oklahoma and down in Texas have known this for years. It's no longer news when they draw 5,000-plus at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, sell out three nights in a row at Gruene Hall or turn several hundred away at the Legendary Stubb's Bar-B-Q in Austin. Word has spread, though: Their shows in Chicago, St. Louis and elsewhere have pulled in more than 1,000 fans. And they’ve drawn full houses at Joe’s Pub in New York and The Troubadour in L.A., among many other nightspots from coast to coast. They’ve even been picked by Playboy as one of three acts to watch in 2015 -- a distinction lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Evan Felker admits is “pretty bizarre” but impressive nonetheless.

So is that the story? “The Turnpike Troubadours Tear It Up Night After Night”? Actually, no. There’s another side to singer/guitarist Felker, bassist RC Edwards, fiddler Kyle Nix, steel and electric guitarist Ryan Engleman and drummer Gabe Pearson. Maybe you don’t notice it as much at their shows, where their blazing performances tend to obliterate detached reflection. But you’ll definitely notice it on their new album, The Turnpike Troubadours, to be released September 18th on their Bossier City imprint. Away from the intensities of their show, the music speaks more intimately. Details of their arrangements clarify. Above all, the lyrics become the center of attention, spinning stories so compelling that you realize you’d almost forgotten how powerful the message of a song could be.

Event Details

This is an event you won't want to miss, and it is proudly hosted at Lazy Gators. On Sunday, July 31 at 6:00 PM you'll find those crowds they mentioned above gathering outside our doors and ready to hear the best show at the Lake of the Ozarks. You do have to buy your tickets, though, so grab them before they're sold out!

Special Guests

As if this wasn't enough, we'll also be having special guests, and long time Shady Gators band, Madd Hoss Jackson. The line-up includes Jim Jennings on drums and vocals; Matt Bullard with guitars and vocals; Andy Ham with guitars, vocals and fiddle; and Mark Behymer on bass guitar, keys, and vocals. We have two technicians, Tim Wachter and Trevor Mitchell, and two drivers, Roger and Justin Wilson. Every day, they are writing songs for the new album; every weekend playing for all of the loyal fans.

Turning Up the Heat at Shady Gators

Aside from our big events, we host weekly specials and events that you won't want to miss. from Fat Tuesdays to the Miss Shady Gators Model Search on Saturdays, you'll never lack a good time when you enjoy your evenings and weekends with us. Don't forget, you have to get tickets to watch The Turnpike Troubadours, so get your tickets and mark your calendars because this will be a night you won't want to miss!

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