The Keatings…. A Father and Son Musical Experience

Branson Farewell Concert A Huge Hit!

The Keatings June 16th farewell concert at the Hamner Barber Theater was an incredible performance by the entire cast and crew.  The show received multiple standing ovations as Ken, Josh and Alex Keating gave their all for an amazing conclusion to their Branson schedule for 2010.

It was an emotional event not only for the Keating family, but also for the talented cast members Amber Boyd, Krista Meadows and the entire group of musicians and technical crew who have worked so hard to make this an unforgettable production show.

The concert was captured on high-definition video and may be released for the public in the near future.

The Hamner Barber Theater wishes the Keatings much success in the future and looks forward to the possibility of having them return to Branson again down the road.

The Keatings take audiences on a musical journey that spans numerous genres including pop, jazz, rock, country, opera, Broadway, standards, and even gospel. Audiences are captivated by the unique combination of powerful voices from a father and his 18 year old son. Recently, The Keatings performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and in February, 2010 they will be making their debut appearance on a world-class Crystal Cruise Lines ship.

Ken Keating is an accomplished vocalist and pianist. Ken was one of the original winners of the Liberace scholarship for both the piano and voice categories in 1981. Ken has been performing since he was a teenager. By the age of 18, he was playing with his show band in lounges around the Las Vegas strip.

Ken has done extensive vocal work with critically acclaimed groups such as the William Hall Master Chorale, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Boston Pops. He has performed in such places as the Hollywood Bowl and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and has worked with celebrities such as Celine Dion, Carol Burnett and Hal Linden.

By the age of 11, Josh Keating was already performing on stage in Las Vegas and developing his craft. In 2005, at the age of 14, Josh auditioned alongside hundreds of other singers ranging in age from 14 to 28 for Andre Agassi’s Grand Slam to Stardom competition. After several rounds of auditions, performances, and eliminations, Josh was selected by a panel of celebrity judges as one of the three chosen singers to be sent to Malibu, CA to meet with Grammy Award winning producer, David Foster.

Josh was invited to perform as a special guest at a charity event in Las Vegas called “An Evening With Tony Bennett And The Stars”. Josh performed along with an array of stars and received a standing ovation started by Mr. Bennett himself.