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- Mooney Hollow Barn was established in 1932.
- The name "Mooney" was a family name that owned a farm at the top of
the hollow and how the Hollow and Mooney Hollow Creek got its name.
- Mooney Hollow Barn was purchased by the Hayward family in 1976.
- Russ Hayward as part of the Mooney Hollow Boys started to use the
barn for Country Western entertainment in 1977...at that time customers
paid a small fee to hear the band, brought their own refreshments, and
climbed a barn ladder to enter the barn while dairy cows were still
housed in the barn on both sides of the ladder when you entered the
barn.
-- Kevin and Vonnie Petesch (between the age of 19-22)
went to the barn dances with Vonnie's mom and
dad, Joan and Leland Hingtgen. More Music Center History...
“Gene Watson Show
and The Farewell Party Band”
Saturday - October 1, 2011
“Moe Band Show
and The Americana Band”
Saturday - April 16, 2011
“David Church Show and Band”
Saturday - Nov 6th, 2010
David Church is the RFD TV, #1 Most Requested Artist for the
past 5 years featured on the popular show, “Midwest
Country” which is broadcasted over National Television to
Millions every month. This show features major artists such as Bill
Anderson, Jean Shephard, and numerous others. The producer of Midwest
Country, Joe Jenson stated, "David has something special, that same
charisma that Hank had. When he walks on stage, the audience is
spellbound! He is our most popular act!". He is considered on of the
BEST Hank Williams, Sr. Tribute artists. More on David Church...
“David Ball and The Pioneer Playboys Band”
Saturday - Aug 28th, 2010
David was featured in the May 24th issue of Country Weekly. He
gives his unique perspective on songwriting in this feature
article. More David Ball History ...
“Johnny Lee and The Urban Cowboy Band”
Saturday - Aug 14th, 2010
Johnny Lee was born on July 3, 1946 in Texas City, Texas and was raised
on a Dairy Farm in Alta Loma, Texas. After High School, Lee enlisted in
the Navy, serving a tour of duty on the U.S.S. Chicago, a guided
missile cruiser, in Vietnam. He returned home and started pursuing his
music. More
Johnny Lee History ...
“Gene Watson and The Farewell Party Band”
Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Gene Watson is best known for providing the "Crystal Voice of Country
Music"
More
Gene Watson History ...
“Marty Haggard Show (Tribute to his Dad, Merle Haggard)”
Saturday February 20, 2010
Marty is glad to be alive after his near death experiences
being shot then later in the car crash... More Marty
Haggard History ...
“Maggie Mae - COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT”
Sunday - December 6th, 2009
Country singer and Nashville recording artist Maggie Mae
from Oxford, Wisconsin has been entertaining crowds with her country
music and yodeling for few years now. After buying her first
guitar in 2002, she has taught herself to play and sing and has been
entertaining crowds ever since. More Maggie Mae History...
Saturday, Sep 19, 2009 - BILL ANDERSON
IT'S OFFICIAL...Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee,
GrandOle Opry & Nashville Recording
Artist , Mr. Bill Anderson and
The Po' Folks Band returned to perform at the Barn. They played
here on April 17, 1982 (27 years ago); Country Tradition was the
opening band. More Bill Anderson History...
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