‘Swinging Thru The Years’ First Peoples Bank 24th Annual Birthday Bash
Swinging Thru The Years, First Peoples Bank 24th Annual Birthday Bash
Staff Photo by Jeff Depew
First Peoples Bank Freedom Club Birthday Bash was held March 20, 2014 at Carson Newman University Cafeteria. The event is sponsored by the bank for their Freedom Club Members. The 350 plus in attendance enjoyed a buffet meal catered by Carson Newman University and an evening of entertainment.
Swinging Thru The Years, First Peoples Bank 24th Annual Birthday Bash
Staff Photo by Jeff Depew
This year marked their 24th Annual Birthday Bash and the theme for the evening was “Swinging Thru The Years” at the fictitious Top Hat and Tails Club. The cast was made up of singers, dancers and musicians who perform in various Pigeon Forge Theater Shows. Under the creativity and direction of Jimmy Bryant who wrote the entire show just for First Peoples Bank, the cast set the stage for an evening of Big Band Music to entertain the crowd. There was audience participation with Jill Linn Smith’s “Hey Big Spender” and Jimmy’s “It Had To Be You”, and a special guest appearance by Ava Barber from the Lawrence Welk Show added to the night’s theme. With just two rehearsals under their belt the cast presented a show that many thought had been in production for some time. They did an outstanding job, and everyone enjoyed their evening of “Swinging Thru The Years” at the fictitious Top Hat and Tails Club.
Some of the cast members have worked for the following people . . or they are involved in the following organizations:
Lee Greenwood
Louise Mandrell
The Dollywood Company
Smoky Mountain Opry
Charlie Rule, Bandleader/Conductor is a teacher/instructor Walter State Comm. College, Sevierville
Marvin West, Emcee, is a Special Educa. Inclusive Teacher Assist. / Drama Teacher Sevierville
Jill Linn Smith, Singer, Director /Owner of The Tennessee Cinderella Scholarship Pageant Program
Ashley Reddick, Singer, member of “Voice of Mercy” Christian vocal group
