What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes and hilarious comedy with Americana, folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, classic country and gospel music? There is only one answer — Branson on the Road. The mid-west group promises this when they bring their show to the Turnage Theater this Saturday.

Debbie Horton, co-host of the show, said the act has been on the road for 10 years, representing Branson, Missouri, a mid-western city that has hosted more live shows than any other in the nation.

“We are very excited to bring our good, home-style entertainment to Washington,” said Horton. “It’s a rare opportunity that we get out that far, east. People that have never had a chance to visit Branson will have a chance to see a Branson production.”

According to Horton, that means there will be toe tapping, hand clapping songs as well as comedic banter between songs. Horton also said there will be two special segments during the show, including a Johnny Cash tribute. Horton is well known to have been the only female to play lead guitar for Cash.

“It’s just a good time from beginning to end,” Horton said. “We want everyone to come in and leave their troubles behind for a couple hours. It’s for all ages — from the grandmas down to the little children. Everybody loves it — every age group.”

According to Horton, she is excited about the second special segment, one in which the act turns over the show to the audience.

“We are going to ask members of the audience to yell out various singers, classic country music stars, and as they name out entertainers, we will do a song associated with them,” Horton said. “That is always a lot of fun because we never know what they are going to throw at us.”

Branson on the Road coming to Washington was scheduled through Marshall Stephenson who frequently books shows at the Turnage.

“I saw them on RFD television,” said Stephenson. “I’m a musician and they really impressed me. I want everyone to see this show. It’s going to be great.”

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and the admission is $28 per person.

For more information, contact Marshall Stephenson at 919-633-5576.