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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Weekend: Gatlin Brothers bringing an early present to Findlay
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers ring in the holiday season with a heartwarming Christmas show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Central Auditorium.

The Gatlins have been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years with their southern-gospel styles and harmonies. Their career has taken them from their home in Texas to performances at the White House and has earned them Broadway and Grammy Awards as well as hits on the top of country charts.

The Gatlin boys, Larry, Steve, and Rudy, first began singing together for audiences in churches and appeared on the Slim Willet radio and TV shows in their hometown of Abilene, Texas, when they were just toddlers. Although the Gatlin Brothers' talent has blossomed since then, the trio still holds on to their passion of gospel music that they were raised on.

Under the guidance and direction of the legendary Dottie West, Larry eventually moved to Nashville during the early 70s where he went on to write songs that were recorded by names like Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones and Elvis Presley.

In 1972, Larry landed his first solo deal with Monument Records thanks to the influence of Kristofferson. Larry then invited his two brothers to Nashville to sing backup on their first two albums, The Pilgrim in 1974 and Rain Rainbow in 1975. Gatlin's hit "Broken Lady" landed them the No. 1 spot on the charts, eventually earning a Grammy in 1976. That same year all three Gatlin brothers were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. In 1977, Larry's album High Time featured all three brothers and not long after this album's success, the Gatlin brothers decided to become an official trio.

It was not long before the success of their records sent the Gatlin Brothers out on the road, entertaining audiences with their incredible family harmonies, professionalism and fun atmosphere.

Regular admission prices for Gatlin Brothers Christmas are $30 for adults and $28 for seniors, students, and children. Member ticket prices are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students and children. All tickets are for reserved seating. Tickets at the door will be $33 for all attendees. Please call The Arts Partnership's box office at 419-422-4624 for tickets and more information, or visit The Arts Partnership's office at 618 South Main Street, Findlay. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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www.artspartnership.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: This version includes the concert location.
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5 Comments

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Jason wrote:
This is terrible!
“ I found out that the event is being held at Central Auditorium the hard way! Now I have a strained arm from picking up the phone to call the Arts Partnership and my carpal tunnel has kicked up due to typing in the web address to the Arts Partnership and/or Gatlin Bros. website! Oh, the humanity! ”
Monday, November 30, 2009 1:27:19 PM
ONLINE EDITOR wrote:
CONCERT AT CENTRAL
“ The Gatlin Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Central Auditorium in Findlay.

This information was included in the print edition of The Courier and in the online PDF of the Weekend section, but it was inadvertently omitted from the daily story section online. ”
Monday, November 30, 2009 10:03:21 AM
Lori wrote:
There is a phone number
“ The article says to call The Art's Partnerships box office at 410-422-4624 for more information or visit their office at 618 South Main St. Findlay. Now, how hard was that? ”
Monday, November 30, 2009 7:57:26 AM
Lindon wrote:
Gatlin Brothers Concert
“ The Courier continues to live up to it's reputation as a 3rd rate reporting organization. No where in this article does it mention the location for this concert. Thanks for the attention to detail there, folks - must have missed the class on the 5 W's - Who What Why WHERE and When. ”
Sunday, November 29, 2009 9:35:00 PM
Robin wrote:
Gatlins
“ Would of been nice to tell where they were performing at in Findlay my guess would be Central Middle School but who knows? ”
Sunday, November 29, 2009 4:45:42 PM
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