The Booth Western Art Museum Presents:
Kenny and Dolly Tribute Band
April 9, 2022 – 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm
The Grand Theatre
Ticket prices (includes fees and taxes)
$35.00 for Booth Museum Members
$40.00 for Not Yet Booth Museum Members
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Dave Karl as Kenny Rogers
The FOURTH of five children, over the course of many years starting at a very young age, Dave gained vast experience, and as a result has become a highly requested Impersonator/Performer. Dave started his impersonating career, by doing cartoon characters for family and friends just for kicks! It grew from there. He learned how to play the guitar at the age of eight and also plays Bass guitar as well as Piano. Playing Rock-and Roll for years, at the age of 18 he turned to the Country Music Field. He has over 60 different voices. In the late 1980's Dave was a member of a Chicago Group called "HEARTLAND" where he played keyboard. Opening shows for Recording Artists like, Lee Greenwood, Marie Osmond, Ray Price and others. Then, in 2008 with a growing trend, he began his Kenny Rogers Tribute Show. Dave’s natural voice is so close to Kenny Rogers, it’s effortless for him to Impersonate. In 2010 he moved to Arizona, where after only three months he was contacted by "Movie Works Corp. in Phoenix and was asked to play the part of Kenny Rogers in a Motion Picture film entitled "QUEENS OF COUNTRY" directed by Ryan Page. Dave, is a member of "LEGENDS in CONCERT"/ Las Vegas NV He lives just outside Knoxville Tn, where he continues to perform in Theatre’s as well as other venues throughout the world. He also spends time writing music.
AFFILIATES: BMI: Broadcast Music International, Nashville Tennessee NSAI: Nashville Songwriters Assoc. International, Tennessee
Karen Hester as Dolly Parton
Karen Hester, performing as Dolly Parton, has a truly magnificent stage presence. She has impressed crowds country-wide, time and time again.
Coming from a family of musical people where everyone either picked up an instrument or sang along to the tune of the hour, the stage is as close to her heart as her son. She started by singing at family reunions, gospel quartets and trios, and then started venturing into theatrical productions and country music. Drawing inspiration from Adonna, Cyndi Lauper, Martina McBride and Dolly Parton, as Karen grew, so did her passion for music and performance.
Recently, she won "Clash of the Cover Bands" on E as her impersonation of Dolly Parton. Karen has been cast in regional and national commercials, acted in the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater shows at the House of Blues, featured in “The Dean Martin Show” at the Palace Theatre, and performed as an impersonator for “Dino’s TV Show”. She has also been the opening act for recording artists such as Trace Adkins and Ricky Van Shelton.
Harnessing this wide array of professional experience and topping it off with outstanding costumes, wigs, and makeup, Karen brings her Dolly Parton act to life in every performance.
