Concert
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Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will pay tribute to their rock and roll pioneer father Ricky with a show at Bozeman's Ellen Theatre on Wednesday, April 7.
The “Ricky Nelson Remembered” show will consist of the twins, who had their own string of hits in the early 1990’s as the pop band Nelson, performing some of Ricky’s dozens of classics such as ““Hello Mary Lou”, “Poor Little Fool”, “Travelin’ Man” and “A Teenager’s Romance.”
The show takes the form of not only a concert but a kind of documentary, as excerpts from TV programs such as “Behind the Music” tell Ricky’s incredible life story between songs.
The elder Nelson, who died tragically in a 1985 New Year’s Eve plane crash, got his start performing on the longest running live action sitcom in history, 1950s and ’60s phenomenon “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” playing the rock and rolling teenage son of his real-life parents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. The show was immensely popular, and while playing the son of his actual parents wasn’t a stretch, the musician aspect of his role fit him perfectly.
He began performing a song to conclude each episode, and his Elvis-influenced rockabilly style turned Nelson into an instant hit maker and full-fledged teen idol. He continued a run of hits until the mid-1960’s, when he faded a bit and turned to a more country-based sound, which earned him a brief resurgence on the charts.
Nevertheless, his legacy is still thriving, as his more than 50 Top 100 hits earned him induction into the Hall of Fame in 1987, and “Rolling Stone” named him one of their 100 greatest artists of all time in 2004.
Matthew and Gunnar also perform one original song, “Just Once More,” which they wrote for their father.
Tours
Gibson Guitar Tour –The Gibson Guitar manufacturing plant in Bozeman which is the sole acoustic guitar division for Gibson Musical Instruments. Join us as we tour the facility to see how each handcrafted guitar is constructed.
Price $10
Date: Wednesday, April 7
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Sunset Hills Cemetery Tour – tour this historically significant cemetery where notable Montanans are buried including Chester "Chet" Huntley, Henry Comstock (discovered the famous Nevada Comstock Lode), John Bozeman (City's Namesake), Nelson Story and countless other easily recognizable Gallatin Valley names.
Price $5
Date: Saturday, April 10
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Historic Downtown Bozeman Walking Tour - This tour, covering the blocks between Grand and Tracy Avenues, includes 29 meticulously maintained or restored structures on the National Register of Historic Places. It also displays the youthful exuberance of Bozeman’s failed bid to become the capital of Montana between 1889 - 1892. Price $10
Price $10
Date: Wednesday, April 7
Time: 2:00-3:00
2:15-3:15
2:30-3:30
Entertainment
Swing Jumpers (Entertainment After Membership Dinner)
The String Jumpers are a collection of 6 Bozeman jazz and acoustic musicians who share a great affinity for early jazz classics and swing standards. With a mix of highly accomplished legendary jazz veterans and several of Montana's hottest young acoustic musicians, they bring energy and ambiance to a wide variety of venues.
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will pay tribute to their rock and roll pioneer father Ricky with a show at Bozeman's Ellen Theatre on Wednesday, April 7.
The “Ricky Nelson Remembered” show will consist of the twins, who had their own string of hits in the early 1990’s as the pop band Nelson, performing some of Ricky’s dozens of classics such as ““Hello Mary Lou”, “Poor Little Fool”, “Travelin’ Man” and “A Teenager’s Romance.”
The show takes the form of not only a concert but a kind of documentary, as excerpts from TV programs such as “Behind the Music” tell Ricky’s incredible life story between songs.
The elder Nelson, who died tragically in a 1985 New Year’s Eve plane crash, got his start performing on the longest running live action sitcom in history, 1950s and ’60s phenomenon “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” playing the rock and rolling teenage son of his real-life parents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. The show was immensely popular, and while playing the son of his actual parents wasn’t a stretch, the musician aspect of his role fit him perfectly.
He began performing a song to conclude each episode, and his Elvis-influenced rockabilly style turned Nelson into an instant hitmaker and full-fledged teen idol. He continued a run of hits until the mid-1960’s, when he faded a bit and turned to a more country-based sound, which earned him a brief resurgence on the charts.
Nevertheless, his legacy is still thriving, as his more than 50 Top 100 hits earned him induction into the Hall of Fame in 1987, and “Rolling Stone” named him one of their 100 greatest artists of all time in 2004.
Matthew and Gunnar also perform one original song, “Just Once More,” which they wrote for their father.