Balsam Mountain Inn & Restaurant - 800-224-9498

Saturday August 28th 2010
Show - Buffet
and special room rates

Nashville Songwriters IN-THE-ROUND

Casey Kelly and Leslie Ellis

NEW and exciting songwriters in-the-round. Grammy Award Winner Leslie Ellis and Grammy Award nominees Casey Kelly will share their creative talents with a refreshing new venue at this month's songwriters show. The Saturday, August 28th show at the Balsam Mountain Inn brings you face to face to writers who have "made it", made a success of writing award winning songs. Each has had more than one musical artist make their songs famous. Each has traveled the world sharing their music, their talents and experiences. Come and share an evening with these world traveling performers.

Experience the artistry and skill of music at its finest
Discover awesome music in the Mountains

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Inn Schedule for 2010

Casey Kelly

A two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter for “Soon” (recorded by Tanya Tucker), "Cowboy Rides Away" recorded by George Strait (who still closes all his live concert shows with it), “Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight” (recorded by Kenny Rogers/Dottie West), “That Road Not Taken” (Joe Diffie). Other hits include: “Only Game In Town” (America) and “Somewhere Down the Line” (T.G. Sheppard).

Kelly is also a successful session player and singer. He has performed concerts and club gigs throughout the U.S. and Europe with prominent artists like Arlo Guthrie, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, Gordon Lightfoot, The Grateful Dead, Hall And Oats, Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix, Randy Travis, and many more.

MORE at Casey's web site HERE >>>

Leslie Ellis

Grammy®- Winning vocalist (with Celine Dion) on "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic. Performed "Six Times Around the Sun" (CBS TV mini-series Perfect Murder, Perfect Town) Starring in a new film "My Name is Wallace " Leslie Ellis and Casey Kelly have taken their show around the US and to Norway.

Leslie offers a uniquely feminine perspective in contrast to Kelly. Most notably, when she sings the Dottie West part in the duet recorded with Kenny Rogers.

“A US Navy Carrier Group adopted Leslie's "The Flyer Song” and made into a video as a tribute to the troops and their families. MORE on her web site HERE

ECONOMIC STUMILUS Pricing !! - "All inclusive show tickets" - $39 per person
Show; Dinner, beverage, tax, tip Included. Wine, beer, and ABC drinks may be purchased at table.
Buffet starts at 6pm, show at 7:30 - Seating every 15 minutes.

The Balsam Mountain Inn is located just off U.S. Hwy. 23/74 between Waynesville and Sylva, about 40 miles west of Asheville. - 10 minutes from Sylva and Waynesville.
For Information and TICKETS Call (800) 224-9498

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Balsam Mountain Inn Activities for 2010

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July 31, 2010 - Saturday

8am to noon
Bird watching for Beginners. - This introductory workshop will acquaint participants with the basics of bird watching, including how to find and identify birds, how to select and use binoculars and field guides, what homeowners can do to attract birds to their yard, and which birds are found in different habitats. Open to anyone over 10 years old.

August 7, 2010 - Saturday

8am to noon
Bird watching for Beginners. - This introductory workshop will acquaint participants with the basics of bird watching, including how to find and identify birds, how to select and use binoculars and field guides, what homeowners can do to attract birds to their yard, and which birds are found in different habitats. Open to anyone over 10 years old.

August 24, 2010 Tuesday

Bow - Meow Banquet - Fund raising dinner for CATMAN2 spay-neuter program. Two seatings 6pm and 7:30pm. CATMAN2 provides rescue and care for CATS !! TOP

August 28, 2010 Saturday