The Petersen Family Bluegrass Band

  This wonderfully talented family is in its seventh season of performing in Branson, now performing in the Little Opry Theatre, located in the Branson IMAX Entertainment Complex. 

About the Branson IMAX Petersen Family Show: Visit the IMAX Branson MO For Amazing Entertainment

Enjoy the Petersen band 2-hour show, complete with an award-winning family that showcases their musical talent as they blend their voices and instruments for beautiful harmonies and a first-rate bluegrass sound.  The Petersen family of six perform traditional standards of the bluegrass genre by artists like Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, and Rhonda Vincent, and contemporary artists like Alison Krauss and Balsam Range.  They will wow you with their twin fiddle action, gospel a capella, original songs, and stunning yodeling.

Join The Petersen Family, including children, Ellen, Katie, Julianne, and Matthew, for an inspiring, patriotic performance!  They work together as a fantastic team but are still demonstrate each of their unique styles and gifts in a fun-filled, family show. Enjoy family entertainment at its best as you watch Katie's aptitude on the fiddle, Ellen's exciting banjo-work, the talents of Matthew and Jon on their rhythm guitars and basses, Julianne's beautiful vocals and fiddle-work, and Karen's mandolin giving the group a complete bluegrass sound.  When Ellen showcased her beautiful voice on Season 14 of American Idol, Harry Connick Jr. said she made him feel proud to be an American.

In 2007, after their father, Jon Petersen, retired from the United States Air Force, the family joined the Branson stage and they appreciate Branson for its love of God, country, and acoustic music.  With shows full of faith, family, and fiddle tunes, the Petersens love performing a variety of bluegrass and gospel favorites with patriotic and inspirational harmonies and contributing to the family atmosphere that Branson emanates. All of the fun takes place at the IMAX Theaters Branson MO location. 

Jon and Karen lead an all-American family show, full of fun and entertaining bluegrass performances for a musical journey, complete with traditional bluegrass and gospel music.  The Petersen Family Bluegrass Band strives to give audiences an exciting, patriotic, and musically talented family show. After this wonderful show, be sure to find tons of other similar shows that interest you, check out the other IMAX Branson MO showings, and reserve you vacation bundle to Branson today.