International artist secured by The Pub Group
John Rex Reeves – nephew of the late, great Gentleman Jim Reeves, will perform in the Scully Room of SouthGate Inn for one night only – Wednesday, January 24 at 8pm. Who could forget the mega hits that a lot of us grew up listening to, like He’ll Have To Go, Four Walls, I Love You Because, Distant Drums and Welcome To My World. You’ll be thrilled to know that Jim’s super smooth voice was passed on to his nephew, John Rex, who pays tribute to his uncle and performs his own hit songs as well. John Rex hails from Panola County, Texas, and his uncle, and the late, great Hank Williams, were John Rex’s biggest musical influences. Growing up listening to the famous Louisiana Hayride, in Shreveport, Louisiana, John Rex’s musical talents were evident by the time he started elementary school, where he sang in school plays and church activities. John Rex was also a keen and proficient sportsman, and later entered the military, serving with the US Army Military Police as a member of the White House staff. These days John Rex hosts the annual Jim Reeves Day in Carthage, Texas, each February, and he’s been invited to return for a third season presenting the Jim Reeves Tribute Show in Branson, Missouri. From April through to November, he does more than 145 shows for thousands of tourists, at Branson’s God and Country Theatre. His new album release is titled The Legacy Lives On, and is a fitting tribute to the man who inspired John Rex’s musical career – and very handily passed on those all important genes! Tickets for the show will be on sale at the door on the night, so make sure you’re there an hour before showtime to secure your ticket. At just $15, it’s a steal.
Other international artists already secured to perform with The Pub Group include Grammy Award-winning Nashville songscribe Jim Lauderdale; acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy and American lyric writing guru Pat Pattison will present a three-day songwriting workshop commencing Friday, January 19.
 

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