WHAT'S IN STORE FOR US - TAKE 2!

Bill Landry stopped in at the East Tennessee PBS, home of Channel 2 & 202 (Comcast) and 15 (Direct TV), studios in Knoxville last week to visit old friend Marshal Andy (Smalls).  Marshal Andy was taping his next “Marshal Andy and The Riders of the Silver Screen” show, which will feature some of the Ciderville boys and Rhonda Whiting of the "Sisters of the Silver Sage".

Marshal Andy, now well into his 80's, has been a friend and advocate of the Princess Theater for over 12 years, which is about when "the dream" began, and he is very excited about the current restoration project and what it will mean to the area.  He's looking forward to coming to see everyone from the new stage!

Rhonda Whiting is also looking forward to bringing her sisters to the Princess stage frequently. The three, Donna, Rhonda, and Janet love to sing the songs of the Old West. A few years ago they started a musical journey that has resulted in a unique Western sound that is reminiscent of the Sons of the Pioneers. From their 2-steppin' western swing to the mournful minor key ballads, we'll all get to enjoy a great easy-listening experience!

The Sisters were featured in "Appalachian Dreams", a show produced by Princess Productions at Roane State in 2009.
 

The new stage and auditorium, with its new lighting, sound system, seating, and connectivity to Comcast will pump out performances to many homes in the area.  The 700+ audience capacity will draw in major acts, and those in attendance will get to see firsthand mainstream talent, as well as talented local acts from our East Tennessee area, some on stage, for the first time.