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If you love the unique sound of “Doo Wop” from the 50’s and 60’s, you won’t want to miss seeing Doo Wop & The Drifters. Located in the Hot Hits Theatre in beautiful downtown Branson, this show delivers a production that dares you to sit quietly in your seat. You’ll hear songs by some of the legendary Doo Wop groups of all time such as, the Spaniels, the Cadillacs, the Moonglows, Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and many others. And if you loved the sound of the Drifters, original Drifter, Derek Ventura from the 1972 group will take you down memory lane with Drifter classics such as “Under the Boardwalk”, This Magic Moment”, and “Up On the Roof”. If you’re a fan of the Doo Wop era, this is one show you don’t want to miss!

The Group

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DEREK VENTURA

Originally from New York City, Derek toured and was lead singer with “The Drifters” of  Under the Boardwalk fame from 1972-1984. He went on to join “Frankie Lymon’s Teenagers” who recorded the hit, Why Do Fools Fall in Love from 1984-1986. In the late eighties & 90's he started his own music-video production company in Colorado, relocating the company in 2005 to Omaha,Nebraska. Presently, he and his partner Kay  produce R& B shows in their own live music theater in Branson, Missouri when he's not traveling on the road as the groups leader.

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Michael Loman

Originally from Alabama, Michael is a, vocalist, dancer, teacher, and has worked with many prominent entertainers in the cruise ship industry. He sings 2nd tenor, baritone and bass, and is the groups primary choreographer.

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Justin "Jay" Lampkins

A native of Wheatland, Pennsylvania, Jay is an accomplished singer - dancer having studied theater, music and dance in various colleges around the country. He sings 1st tenor, 2nd tenor in the group and is an excellent dancer.

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