Bro. Billy Bob to perform Monday

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The McCraney-Cottle Arts Council is hosting “Bro. Billy Bob”, a Christian humorist, on Monday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in The Tallassee High School Auditorium.  Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students.  Children under five are admitted free.

“Bro. Billy Bob Bohannon” is the creation of Dr. Bill W. King.  King has served as a minister for the Southern Baptist Church for a number of years.  He is currently serving as the director of the Tuskegee Lee Baptist Association in Opelika. 

It all began around 2002, while Dr. King was serving as pastor of Gracewood Baptist Church, in Southaven, MS.  He created the character for a Valentine banquet program at his church.  Dr. King intended nothing beyond a one time performance but not long afterwards a church member told a friend from another church about Billy Bob and they asked if he would come perform for their church.  Soon after, Billy Bob began to be invited to other churches in Northern Mississippi and Western Tennessee.  In the Spring of 2007 Dr. King moved back to his home state of Alabama, bringing Billy Bob along too. 

Some have suggested that Billy Bob is Bill King's "altered ego."  In his colorful, yet mismatched and outdated outfits, Billy Bob tells tales and sings stories.  In the midst of all the fun and laughter will be a positive Christian message.  In his programs, Billy Bob may play any number of instruments including guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, dulcimer, and a not so good fiddle.  He performs mainly for church groups but for civic groups too.  He's even been invited to do wedding rehearsal dinners (but not by the couple!) 

“We are very excited about hosting Bro. Billy Bob!  He (Dr. King) is a master storyteller.  He will definitely draw you in!  Couple that with the fact that his topics are family-friendly, and will resound with Christians of every denomination, it will be an evening that everyone will enjoy!” said Missy Jones, executive director of the McCraney-Cottle Arts Council.

Jones encourages everyone to make plans to attend.  “We are coming off our largest production of the year (Missoula Children’s Theatre production), and we want to keep our momentum going.  I know that everyone is busy, but I guarantee that if they take time to attend, it will be time well spent.  They will relax and laugh.  The underlying message will also be uplifting,” Jones added.

Church groups, Red Hatters, and other groups are encouraged to attend together.  “Tickets are normally $10 each, but groups will receive a discount,” said Jones.  For information on group ticket discounts, please contact Jones at 252-8506.

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