Men's Traveler

This page is dedicated to trips that involve attending concerts and entertainment-related attractions.

The Rankin Brothers

By Robert J. Nebel

Editor, Men's Traveler

If you're ever in Branson, Missouri, check out the Rankin Brothers act at the Welk Resort Hotel. The talented duo are playing here throughout 2008. These guys perform just about everything from the 1950s through 1990s (well, I'm not sure if they cover Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"). But, you'll hear some great music including this version of "Wake Up Little Susie." I think even Simon Cowell of "American Idol" fame would be proud of this performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb1IjGZzkL4

And "Sounds of Silence":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXxeW8ABHRo

Check them out at:

http://www.welkbranson.com/default.asp?idno=10230

I saw the Brothers when I was in Little Rock, Arkansas back in June 2008. They played at our breakfast and I must say that they, "passed the audition."

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The Rankin Brothers in Little Rock

Photos By Robert J. Nebel