2000 Governor’s Derby Breakfast Entertainers

Angela Bartley: This charming bugler brings us the sights and sounds of the Kentucky Derby with her “Call to the Post.”  The Louisville resident has been “bugling” her way through Derby events for over ten years, including appearances at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Festival.  Angela will treat us to unique renditions of many popular songs.

Sharon Beavers and the Double “D” Dancers: Sharon, a native of Hardin County, is a fresh, young talent with a huge voice.  She performs across the Commonwealth and beyond and has had the honor to share the stage with Country Music greats: Ricky Van Shelton, Exile, Johnny Paycheck, Ronnie McDowell, and many others.  The Double “D” Dancers accompany Ms. Beavers with eye-catching steps.

Capital City Chorale: This Frankfort Community based choir have tallied performances at Capital Expo, The Frankfort Christmas Candlelight Tour, and many other Frankfort venues.  The group allows community members the opportunity for continuing musical and performance experience.  The Chorale is led by Mr. Gary Johnson.

The Clogging McClain Clan: The McClain Clan promises fans of all ages a toe-tapping good time!  The group has participated at prominent festivals all over the world, such as: The World Folk Festival in Belgium, The United States Governor’s Convention, The Kentucky Derby, and Ricky Skaggs’ Bicentennial New Year’s Eve Television Show.  The group is based in Georgetown.

The Country Rockers: These 30+ members are a cut above the average dance troop!  They have three appearances on TNN’s Wildhorse Dance Club under their belts, but what makes the group extraordinary is their commitment to charity, playing hosts every year to “Toys for Tots” and “Food Baskets for the Needy” charity drives.

The Cumberland Highlanders Show: Bluegrass Music’s only national television show takes center stage at this year’s Derby Breakfast!  The band, which is led by Dr. Campbell Mercer, a native of London, KY, is made up of past members of Bill Munroe’s Bluegrass Boys, The Wilson Brothers, and the original Cumberland Highlanders of Laurel County.

Lindsey Marks and Toni Lynn Moffit: The reigning Miss Capital City and Miss Capital of the Commonwealth are eagerly awaiting their opportunities to represent Frankfort in the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant, where one lucky young lady from the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to follow in the foot steps of Heather French by competing at the Miss America Pageant in October.  Miss Marks is an 18 year old graduating senior at Franklin County High School with plans to attend Louisville University in the fall.  Miss Moffit is a 21 year old junior at the University of Kentucky, studying interior design.  She is a resident of Nicholasville.  The duo will be performing a wide variety of songs.

Mellow Strings: This unique group of musicians will entertain and enlighten any crowd with their ensemble of traditional country folk instruments.  The group is based in Frankfort.

The Mountain Echos: The Echos are a relatively newly formed band, but have a combined total of fifty years experience.  The group, whose members are all from Central Kentucky, play a mixture of music with an emphasis on country and old mountain songs.

The Pike County Performing Arts Show Choir: Pike County’s Show Choir is made up of students in grades 5 through 12 that represent 12 schools in Pike County.  The choir has had the honor of performing at such venues as King’s Island, Opryland, Walt Disney World’s Starlite Showcase, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Branson’s Jubilee National Music Festival.  Most recently, the choir had the honor of serving as the “Showcase Choir” at the SHOWSTOPPERS National Show Choir Competition in San Diego, California during April of 2000.  The group is under the leadership of Heather R. Linton and Tammy May.

Stephen Foster Singers: The Forty-second season of Stephen Foster--the Musical will run this summer at my Old Kentucky  Home State Park in Bardstown.  This outdoor musical depicts the life and times of Stephen Collins Foster, including many of his famous melodies, colorful period costumes, and lively choreography.  The Stephen Foster Singers are known throughout Kentucky and the world for their beautiful renditions of the songs from “America’s favorite outdoor musical.”