Mandy Barnett, Grand Ole Opry member has a “Patsy Cline” tribute show (guitar, upright bass, and piano) that is perfect for Performing Arts Centers! She has several show options listed below as well as some great references! This is a guaranteed homerun for your venue or fair!
Sweet Dreams: Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett takes you on a sparkling musical journey performing an evening of Patsy Cline’s hits including “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Faded Love,” and more, along with other classic country and pop standards, and selections from Barnett’s own albums.
Mandy Barnett’s Nashville Songbook
In concert, Barnett offers unforgettable and stunning renditions of multi-genre songs that made Music City famous. Barnett covers Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Don Gibson, The Everly Brothers, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Brenda Lee, Ernest Tubb, Ray Price, Roy Orbison, and other legends. You’ll hear “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Stand By Your Man,” “Devil In Disguise,” “Crying,” “Blue Bayou,” and more, as performed by one of today’s premiere vocalists.
Heroines of Heartache: Mandy Barnett Sings Great Women of Song
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett salutes her influences, legendary female song stylists spanning multi-generations and musical genres. Barnett sings favorites by Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Edith Piaf, and more, along with selections from Barnett’s own highly-praised albums. Barnett offers unforgettable and stunning renditions of hits made famous by these songbirds, including “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Stand By Your Man,” “Sweet Nothin’s,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Cry Me a River,” “September in the Rain,” “If You Love Me,” and “Blue Bayou,” among others. Celebrate the legacy and enduring songs of musical icons as performed by one of today’s premiere vocalists.
Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” along with spirited standards like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Marshmallow World,” and “Winter Wonderland.” Barnett’s robust delivery on her contemporary yet retro-sounding country and pop-tinged material harkens back to the likes of all-time great female singers and timeless sounds.
Mandy Barnett’s Valentine’s Day Celebration
Heralded as “a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word” by the Chicago Tribune, acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett dazzles with her special Valentine’s Day show. This celebration of music that touches the heart includes some of the most romantic classic country and pop standards ever written, along with songs from Barnetts’s own critically distinguished albums. You’ll hear “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Sweet Dreams,” “You Made Me Love You,” “Always,” “You Belong to Me,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Planet of Love,” and more.
“[Barnett embodies] natural musicality.”
— Ralph Novak, People
“Barnett has these wonderful pipes . . .”
— Robert Christgau, The Village Voice
“[Barnett has] preternatural interpretative gifts.”
— Dave Marsh, Playboy
“[Mandy Barnett is] a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word.”
— Allison Stewart, Chicago Tribune
“When people start talking about Mandy Barnett, eventually the word ‘amazing’ gets used.”
— Jim Caligiuri, Austin Chronicle
“Ms. Barnett had the vocal finesse: the husky dives, the controlled slides and the timing . . .”
— Jon Pareles, New York Times
“Barnett is a veritable singing machine, and she’s at the top of her game . . . “
– Martin Brady, Nashville Scene
“Clad in a hip-hugging dress and yah-high pumps, Barnett struck a regal pose onstage and turned the crowd to jiggly mint jelly . . .”
— Marc Weingarten, Rolling Stone
“Mandy Barnett gave a spectacular performance with the Nashville Symphony. If one closed their eyes, they would feel as if they were back 50-plus years in the golden era of country music, but with a modern twist that was uniquely Mandy. The charts were first-rate, and the roots of country music were alive in the 21st century.”
— Laurence Tucker, Director of Artistic Administration, Nashville Symphony Orchestra
“Mandy Barnett . . . I’ve always believed she’s an incredible singer. She is really special and the chemistry of singing with her is just unbelievable.”
— Ronnie Milsap, legendary recording artist and performer and duet partner
“WOW!!! The talent that we had on stage that night was phenomenal — in addition to Mandy, her band was amazing. One woman and no gimmicks, she just came out and sang . . . beautifully!!!!!!! Mandy has been blessed with one of the most crystal, beautiful voices I have ever heard. As the evening went on, her warmth and charm radiated and completely captivated our audience. Our audience loved Mandy!”
— Ellie Monchak, W.D. Packard Music Hall/Warren Civic Music Association — Warren, Ohio
“What a great night in Graham, Texas!!! Indeed Mandy did a wonderful show for us . . . the audience loved her!!!! Very professional and wonderful selections! Mandy is a performer I would recommend.”
— Ellen Morris, Executive Director, Graham Concert Series – Graham, Texas
“What a voice! Mandy and the band were a pleasure to have here and spend some time with! And the music was fabulous, our patrons loved Mandy!”
— Chuck Sabey, Director, Freedom Hall — Park Forest, Illinois
“Just wanted you to know that the show was fantastic. Mandy is wonderful and has an AMAZING voice. She was very easy to work with as well.”
— Tabitha S. Hudler, Lead Events Specialist, Walker Center — Wilkesboro, North Carolina
“Wanted to let you know how our ‘Romantic Evening with Mandy Barnett’ went. The audience loved her, her voice is so rich and pure and with the variety of songs that she sang, she truly brought the house down, and lifted them up! Mandy’s voice just seems to get better year after year.”
— David Briggs, Director, High Point Theatre — High Point, North Carolina