Hamish from Scotland sent me a link to this youtube video - this guys has a claim not many impersonators will vie for.. check it out for yourself.. but will you even watch the whole video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh2-z9BrLvM
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sounds of a Thai city
Sounds of the city - Nation Multimedia
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Yes, there are even plenty of Elvis impersonators in Thalaind too and this week some will perform..
| Sounds of the city Nation Multimedia, Thailand - Thailand is no exception and on Friday, Thai Elvis impersonators are gathering at Asia Hotel's Ratchathewee Grand Ballroom from 7pm to midnight. ... |
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
The Gospel Side of Elvis - impersonators needed
AROUND CABARRUS - Charlotte Observer
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Scroll down the article and you'll read about this group that will perform Elvis' favourite gospel songs.
| AROUND CABARRUS Charlotte Observer, NC - All interested Elvis Presley impersonators are invited to participate. Participants will receive a photograph of themselves with the performing groups and ... |
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Elvis impersonator at unveiling of Elvis sculpture in Hawaii
Elvis Sculpture Unveiled at Blaisdell - KGMB9
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The thing with Elvis impersonators is that they have a great admiration for Elvis - imagine if he knew the legacy he had left behind and the fact that 30 years after his death, there is a rise in the number of people impersonating him - rather than a drop with most as the years progress.
| Elvis Sculpture Unveiled at Blaisdell KGMB9, HI - Others, like impersonator Giovanni Sciortino, chose to imitate their idol. "There's no entertainer like him. There never will be. He's the greatest," said ... |
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Tulepo's annual Elvis Festival
On the Elvis trail - Telegraph.co.uk
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An entertaining piece written by a Brittish journalist ..
 Telegraph.co.uk | On the Elvis trail Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - ... along with a large contingent from the European media, to sample the town's annual Elvis Festival, a contest for "tribute artists" (impersonators). ... |
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
The Collingwood Elvis Festival.
Catling wants to be King, heads for Elvis festival - Sault Star
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Don't miss the competition if you're nearby..
 Sault Star | Catling wants to be King, heads for Elvis festival Sault Star, Canada - Marie's Michael Catling will be joining an army of impersonators this weekend in The Collingwood Elvis Festival. An Elvis impersonator and singer for the ... Elvis good luck charm for Ontario tourist town |
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Elvis in Chicago
Briefs: North Aurora woman arrested for bribery - Chicago Daily Herald
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This is the segment you will be interested in. It relates to an event in Chicago.. sounds great:
Elvis' at the Arcada:
Concerts set for Aug. 10 and 11 at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles will mark the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. The "Three Faces of the King" series features three Elvis impersonators, a choir and live backup band. DJ Fontana, Presley's original drummer, also will be on hand to share his memories of Elvis. The shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29 and up, and are available in advance by calling (630) 587-8400 or through the venue's Web site, www.thearcada.com. The theater is at 105 E. Main St.
As part of its summer movie series, the city of Elgin and the Cultural Arts Commission will show the "The Wizard of Oz" at 8:30 p.m. today at Festival Park, off Grove Avenue in Elgin. A preshow of classic cartoons will be shown at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
| Briefs: North Aurora woman arrested for bribery Chicago Daily Herald, IL - The "Three Faces of the King" series features three Elvis impersonators, a choir and live backup band. DJ Fontana, Presley's original drummer, ... |
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Monday, July 23, 2007
Calling for Elvis impersonators in Largo..
Stanton will share her story - St. Petersburg Times
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This is the part of the story relating to Elvis impersonators:
LARGO - Calling all Elvis Presley impersonators: You won't want to miss the opportunity to showcase your talents for a celebration of Elvis' birthday on Jan. 6, 2008, at the Largo Cultural Center. To audition, send your press kit, including a DVD with bio and photos, to the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, P.O. Box 296, Largo, FL, 33779-0296. The entry deadline is Sept. 30.
| Stanton will share her story St. Petersburg Times, FL - LARGO - Calling all Elvis Presley impersonators: You won't want to miss the opportunity to showcase your talents for a celebration of Elvis' birthday on Jan ... |
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
New Vegas Show
'Tuna' rolls dice on 'Vegas' - WFAA (subscription)
Which of course includes dueling Elvis impersonators..
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Which of course includes dueling Elvis impersonators..
 WFAA (subscription) | 'Tuna' rolls dice on 'Vegas' WFAA (subscription), TX - New characters will include a hotel security guard "who was shot in the buttocks by Sinatra" and dueling Elvis impersonators. |
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Multiple Elvis impersonators walking around mall..
Elvises sing, shake their way into finals - Kingsport Times News
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A great sight I'm, sure.. now the finals are on..
 Kingsport Times News | Elvises sing, shake their way into finals Kingsport Times News, TN - Along with Dollar there will be plenty of other Elvis impersonators taking the stage this evening for the finals. Ron Houseright, a Kingsport native who ... |
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Friday, July 20, 2007
King Always on Jay's Mind
The King’s always on Jay’s mind - Burnley Citizen
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Good publicity for Jay.. Remember the prediction in this story .. by 2019, Elvis impersonators will make up a third of the world population!
 Burnley Citizen | The King’s always on Jay’s mind Burnley Citizen,?UK?- We spoke to celebrated Blackburn Elvis tribute act Jay Ashton. THERE are an estimated 85000 Elvis impersonators around the world. At this rate of growth, ... |
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Win a recording contract!
Search for the king - News Shopper
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That is if you live in the U.K. I guess? The Shrimpers' Regatta Elvis Presley Talent Contest is open to all ages and abilities on August 19.
Search for the king News Shopper, UK - ELVIS Presley impersonators are being given the chance to get All Shook Up for a chance to win a recording contract. Gravesham Council is asking whether ... |
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Fun Fest All About Elvis
Elvises sing, shake their way into finals - Kingsport Times News
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I think their piece says it all.. and there should be more festivals like this too..
"Whether it's a county fair or a small church gathering, an Elvis impersonator is always a hit. And it's the lasting legacy of Elvis that allows competitions such as this one, the Fun Fest All About Elvis Contest, to thrive in places all over the country."
Kingsport Times News | Elvises sing, shake their way into finals Kingsport Times News, TN - Along with Dollar there will be plenty of other Elvis impersonators taking the stage this evening for the finals. Ron Houseright, a Kingsport native who ... |
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Elvis impersonators on Nevada's New Tourism Ads
Nevada's New Tourism Ads Show Entertainment Icons 'Elvis' and Blue ... - Market Wire (press release)
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Interesting - and cycling at that! They go so well together don't you think? But maybe they've hit on a winner! I'm sure it would catch your eye if you saw it! It would sure catch mine!
| Nevada's New Tourism Ads Show Entertainment Icons 'Elvis' and Blue ... Market Wire (press release) - ... Wayne Newton fly-fishing, dazzling feather-costumed showgirls skiing and playing golf and Elvis impersonators bicycling in a lush mountain canyon. ... |
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The Next Big Thing -the story of the Edwards
LJ native a hit on ABC’s The Next Best Thing' - Brazosport Facts (subscription)
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A good story - a father listens to an Elvis song and doesn't realise it's his own son's voice - one of the final 10 impersonators on ABC's The Next Best thing - a nice angle..
| LJ native a hit on ABC’s The Next Best Thing' Brazosport Facts (subscription), TX - “They split the impersonators up into two groups, and two weeks ago when I performed, they narrowed it down to five in my group,” Edwards said. ... |
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Small event in Louisville..
Lotta shakin' planned for La Grange - Louisville Courier-Journal
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Thank the heavens for events like this - so Elvis impersonators can earn an income and be seen.. and there's always demand some 30 years after the King hiomself died.
| Lotta shakin' planned for La Grange Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - The singers (or rather, their impersonators) will be performing from 7:30 to 11:30 pm at the center, 307 W. Jefferson Street in La Grange. ... |
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
5 questions with 29 year old Elvis impersonator
Five questions with Elvis impersonator Matt King - Detroit Free Press
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More interesting news on Elvifest
For more than half of his 29 years, King, who lives in Leslie (just south of Lansing), has been performing Elvis songs in costume. This weekend, he and other Elvis tribute artists appear onstage for the eighth annual Michigan Elvisfest in Ypsilanti's Depot Town/
| Five questions with Elvis impersonator Matt King Detroit Free Press, United States - But Matt King sounds eerily like his idol, Elvis Presley. He's had a lot of time to get it right. For more than half of his 29 years, King, ... |
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Saturday, July 14, 2007
30 years impersonating and still perfecting..
Elvis impersonator performs tonight - Sierra Vista Herald
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Impersonating Elvis and doing it well is definately a serious craft..
| Elvis impersonator performs tonight Sierra Vista Herald, AZ - But Elvis Presley impersonators would tell you — it’sa serious craft. For the past 30 years, local resident Johnny Jones has been perfecting his trade as an ... |
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Elvifest
• Paying tribute to The King It's now or never for Elvisfest ... - MLive.com
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There's actually an estimated 85.000 Elvis impersonators worldwide - 50,000 more than this article has stated.
| • Paying tribute to The King It's now or never for Elvisfest ... MLive.com, MI - "I had to kind of kick her a little bit,'' said Solano, of Ann Arbor - one of an estimated 35000 worldwide Elvis impersonators who have to deal with all ... |
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Friday, July 13, 2007
Teen has shimmy in his step!
Gardendale teen has shimmy in his step as Elvis impersonator - AL.com
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This 13 year old champion performs 100 times each year. Not bah hey?
| Gardendale teen has shimmy in his step as Elvis impersonator AL.com, AL - And while he usually draws crowds at contests — including, in one case, a slew of adult Elvis impersonators taking notes during his performance of "Polk ... |
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Photography exhibition
Things to do - commercialappeal.com (subscription)
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Scroll down this article and you'll find news of an interesting exhibition
| Things to do commercialappeal.com (subscription),?TN?- "First Church of the Elvis Impersonators" photography exhibit. Musicians showcased. 525-3655. southernfolklore.com. The Children's Museum of Memphis, ... |
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Eighth annual Michigan Elvisfest
Elvis sightings are about to soar - Ann Arbor News
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This event, among the largest Elvis festivals in North America, will feature tribute artists of different ages, sizes and genders and is expected to attract about 10,000 fans of the legendary rock 'n' roll singer.
| Elvis sightings are about to soar Ann Arbor News, MI - Other featured Elvis tribute artists (they don't call themselves impersonators) include Duke Mason, a 46-inch tall performer from Joplin, Mo.; a 9-year-old ... |
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Father and Son Elvis Experience
Marcio father-son team thrives on Elvis Experience - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
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Yes, this is an unusual occurance..
| Marcio father-son team thrives on Elvis Experience Coon Rapids ECM Publishers, MN - by Howard Lestrud Elvis Presley impersonators are not uncommon but it is unusual to see a father-son team doing impersonations of one of the most famous ... |
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Hillbillys and Elvis Impersonators..
Ozarks full of trees and billboards - Columbia Daily Tribune
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As if Jed was trying to kill an Elvis impersonator!
| Ozarks full of trees and billboards Columbia Daily Tribune, MO - As the story goes, Jed was out in the woods one day shooting at an Elvis Presley impersonator, when up from the ground came a bubblin’ crude. ... |
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Las Vegas and its 10 fulltime Elvis impersonators
Playing safe in Sin City - The Nelson Mail
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You can't mention Las Vegas and not mention Elvis impersonators..
 The Nelson Mail | Playing safe in Sin City The Nelson Mail,?New Zealand?- There is also a host of tribute shows dedicated to the late and great, including, of course, Elvis. We meet one of 10 fulltime Elvis impersonators making a ... |
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Sunday, July 8, 2007
Double takes
In focus: Double takes - East Valley Tribune
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This post is in memory of my father (1912-2007)_. What a life.. and Elvis was a part of it..
 East Valley Tribune | In focus: Double takes East Valley Tribune, AZ - Please don’t call them impersonators — the East Valley men and women pictured here prefer to be called “tribute artists” because they consider what they do ... |
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Saturday, July 7, 2007
A big date for Elvis impersonators - 7/7/07
The auspicious wedding date that lovers hope - Times Online
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Well, the ones that perform weddings anyway..
| The auspicious wedding date that lovers hope Times Online, UK - From Beirut to Las Vegas, churches, chapels and register offices – and priests, rabbis and Elvis impersonators – have been overwhelmed with bookings from ... |
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Costumer specializing in Elvis attire
Costumer recreates Elvis attire - Nanaimo News Bulletin
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This woman has a niche market and at $3,000 a jumpsuit I think she has a great idea. After all, there are estimated to be around 85,000 Elvis impersonators around the world.. $3,000 x 85,0000 - wow.
| Costumer recreates Elvis attire Nanaimo News Bulletin, Canada - She custom makes stage costumes for Elvis tribute artists. By Chris Bush One might think making stage attire for Elvis impersonators is catering to a narrow ... |
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Thursday, July 5, 2007
Big impression made by Elvis impersonators
Local impersonators make a big impression - Guelph Mercury (subscription)
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Elvisfest competitions across North America are attracting lots of press. Here's an example..
 Guelph Mercury (subscription) | Local impersonators make a big impression Guelph Mercury (subscription), Canada - Next month marks 30 years since the death of Elvis, often hailed as the King of rock 'n' roll. To commemorate that anniversary, impersonators from around ... |
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Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Australians all Shook Up Over Elvis
All shook up with Elvis - NEWS.com.au
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An interesting little piece from down under..
| All shook up with Elvis NEWS.com.au, Australia - ... but you can marvel at the blue-rinsers working the slot machines, while dozens of Elvis impersonators "dream the impossible dream". ... |
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Monday, July 2, 2007
Elvis impersonator contest in Bowie, Maryland
He's all shook up! Glen Burnie man vies for Elvis title - Maryland Gazette
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Read about one man's journey as an impersonator
| He's all shook up! Glen Burnie man vies for Elvis title Maryland Gazette, MD - By their nature, impersonators are not unique, but what makes Mr. Duvall stand out is his preparation before shows. "I'm not just a guy who went out and ... |
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Sunday, July 1, 2007
Elvis is In The Building .. Well Kind of..
Elvis Is In The Building - Tyler Morning Telegraph
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This is a snippet from the article.. and it raises the question - impersonator or tribute artist - what do you prefer?
“Most of (the tribute artists) grew up listening to Elvis,” said event coordinator Carol Shahin of Jacksonville. “They love him so much that they want to pay the best tribute they know how to an icon in their eyes. They take it very seriously. They purchase high dollar replica jumpsuits. You will not see any Halloween-type costumes.”
| Elvis Is In The Building Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - Try telling any one of the Tribute Artists they are “Elvis impersonators,” and you get looks that could kill. “A tribute artist is someone who really puts ... |
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