"On Friday 28 August, Shawn Klush - officially the world's best Elvis tribute act - will appear live in concert at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. To help mark the event, we're looking for the best Elvis in Edinburgh."The search for the best Elvis in Edinburgh - Edinburgh Evening News
Could this by you?
Maybe we'll see you in the world-wide competition!
"The town of Collingwood, Ont., is being invaded this weekend by Elvis tribute artists and the fans who love them.Local Elvis joins Collingwood invasion - TbNewsWatch.com
The main street will be crowded with thousands of fans taking in Elvis' music all day and night.
There are 121 Elvis tribute artists competing for prizes and the chance to compete at Graceland's own festival next month.
The winner will be crowned on Sunday."
10th annual Michigan ElvisFest kicks off 5 p.m Friday.Elvis Fest set for this weekend 07/09/09"The festival has grown to one of the largest in North America and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 9,000 this weekend.
Promoters of the event stress that this isn't a look-alike contest, nor are the acts "impersonators," but this spectacle is a true concert with some of the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America and is sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc."
The proceeds of the event will go to charity.
Couple marry in Elvis Presley-themed ceremony - TelegraphFifteen years back Steve and Barbara Caprice got married in the United States but they have always wanted a service on British soil.
"The pair chose the seaside town of Porthcawl, South Wales, which stages an annual Elvis festival for impersonators of the King from across the globe.
Mr Caprice, 43, who is an official Elvis tribute act, wore the full regalia of white studded jump suit, wig and chrome sunglasses."
Naturally Elvis fans and impersonators from across the country came to the wedding..
Tribute artists to perform Rock 'n' Soul' benefits | For the AVALANCHE-JOURNAL"Glitz, glamour, glitter and Elvis. Big Vegas style will be hitting the Hub City this Memorial Day weekend at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre.
Kraig Parker, an Elvis tribute performer, will be headlining the Rock 'n' Soul benefit concerts Friday and Saturday night. Parker will be joined by other tribute artists such as Al Nelson, Roy Orbison tribute artist, and Genevieve Dew who will be singing jazz and Motown favorites."
The amazing this is that tickets are just $35 and the proceeds from the tickets sold for Saturday's concert will go toward the medical care of abandoned, mistreated or hurt animals.
The fourth annual Windsor Elvis Fest, organized by Centres for Seniors Windsor, to be held June 26-28.
"More than 50 ETAs from across North America are expected to descend on Windsor at the end of June. Events will be held at various downtown locations, including a tent in Dieppe Park and Chrysler Theatre.
The festival is also officially recognized by Memphis-based Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. as a lead-up to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in August."
Tribute artists ready to compete at Elvis Fest
This sounds like a great event -Thu, May 28, 2009 until Sun, May 31, 2009 - LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival :: Saratoga.com Events
"The 2009 LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival is scheduled to run from Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31, 2009. Friday night's show will be "The Great Pretenders: Elvis and Friends" and Saturday's show will be "That's The Way It Is," celebrating the 40th anniversary of Elvis'® return to the live stage in Las Vegas.
The 2009 festival will take place at Painted Pony festival grounds in Lake Luzerne (thank you to the Town of Lake Luzerne for your support in moving the festival), 6 miles outside of Lake George. All seats will be covered but bring a jacket in case the weather is cool."
The Lake George Elvis® Festival is a sanctioned event under license agreement with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and is produced in part with funds from Warren County, and the Towns of Lake Luzerne and Lake George.
This cruise sounds terrific featuring live music and entertainment from some of Elvis’ former band mates and backup singers along with the best Elvis tribute artists in the world.The Ponte Vedra Recorder: Ponte Vedra Community News | Fans celebrate Elvis at sea
This "third annual music-themed Elvis Cruise aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration will depart Tampa roundtrip November 12 for four nights of Elvis and more Elvis en route to Cozumel, Mexico."
The caliber of performers on the cruise is pretty impressive!
"Wannabe-Elvises from as far as England and Australia will come together to compete for the title of ultimate Elvis tribute artist at the first annual New England Elvis Festival , taking place Sept. 4-6 in Manchester, N.H."Elvis Impersonators to Compete in N.H.
Here is Shawn Klush who plans to recreate Elvis' famous 'Aloha from Hawaii' concert
On April 18 the Legends in Concert and Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. will present Branson’s 3rd “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest” in the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, starting at 7:00 p.m. The contest is one of only about 20 preliminary contests in the world sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc.Branson's Elvis Festival features "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest" [Branson Courier]
Toronto city councilors have been under the microscope about just how they spend their money..
"The most peculiar expense was filed by Coun. Glenn De Baeremaeker who spent $750 on the Elvis impersonator for his annual community picnic on June 19, 2008."
Sounds like money well spent to me!
CTV Toronto - Toronto tax dollars spent on Elvis impersonator - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
SalisburyPost.com - Lifestyle - RCCA brings Elvis tribute artist Stephen Freeman to town March 7On March 7, acclaimed tribute artist Stephen Freeman will perform "Echoes of a Legend," an homage to Elvis Presley, as part of the Rowan County Concert Association series.
Freeman, who started performing Elvis tribute shows in 1994 will be accompanied by by a band and female singers.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at Keppel Auditorium on the campus of Catawba College.
See the link below on how you can buy tickets.
Popular Elvis impersonator Carlini officially launches "Elvolution" on Monday in Wyrick's theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, after previews this week for test audiencesReviewJournal.com - Neon - MIKE WEATHERFORD: Elvis tribute artist returning to Strip
Not to be missed if you get a chance to see Carlini who plays his first show since last Summer.
I like to give these guys a plug. If you're in the neighborhood, check outThe Huntsville Item, Huntsville, TX - Elvis tribute artist to perform March 15
Jesse Aron, a well-known tribute artist from Wisconsin, at Huntsville on March 15 with his Voice of Elvis & Legends Texas Tour .
The concert will be held at the Old Town Theater at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for downstairs seating and $10 for the balcony.
"[The audience] will probably never see a wider variety of music at any other Elvis tribute show," he said. "We try to keep them entertained the entire time."
Anyone who knows about Elvis impersonators will know about Bill Cherry..Bill Cherry's Elvis has a whole lotta shakin' goin' on - Entertainment - Belleville News-Democrat
'Cherry as they say had no trouble filling Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Exposition Center last fall, when he performed with the Expense Account Show Band, Graceland's official contest band.Cherry will perform at Lindendale Park Ballroom in Highland on Saturday to benefit Highland Animal Shelter. Showtime is 8 pm. with tickets costing $15 in advance or $18 at the door.
"The performance comes on the heels of Cherry's big win at the 13th Annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition last month. He beat out 14 contestants at the Springfield Hilton and went home with the $1,800 grand prize."
Good luck Bill.
Elvis tribute artist from Socastee performs Friday - Breaking News - Myrtle Beach OnlineMichael Sokolik Jr. of Socastee, who competed at the 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Tenn., will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Studebaker's, 2000 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.
Tickets for this show, titled "Elvis Beginning to End," are $10, or $5 for club VIP card holders. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Details at 448-9747 or 626-3855, or www.studebakersclub.com.
JD Fortune seems to have lost it - that is, fronting the band, INXS.INXS singer ditched, homeless, living in his car | musicradar.com
Fortune, whose real name is Jason Dean Bennison was picked by INXS as their new ,lead singer on the TC reality show, Rockstar four years ago.
But now he's been dumped and finds himself living in the back of a car!
Here's to a better fortune.
Elvis impersonator’s show to rock TCA - Adrian, MI - Daily Telegram
Dave King will bring his Elvis impersonation to the Tecumseh Center for the Arts for shows Friday and Saturday.
"The year was 1972. The place was Las Vegas. The entertainer was Elvis Presley. And for at least one person in the audience, life started to change.
“I saw the reaction of the crowd,” said Dave King.
“There was an electricity that permeated from the stage to the audience and back. He had a powerful presentation. And he looked larger than life.”
That was the first of three times over the next couple of years that King saw Presley perform, the next two being a year later in Detroit and then at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, where Presley was not only much heavier than even at his Detroit appearance but was also “clearly not well,” King said.
Read the whole interview here - it's good.
This Invercargill couple made a spontaneous decision on Thursday night to enter an online auction in which the highest bidder received a Las Vegas wedding package, complete with an Elvis impersonator walking them down the aisle and singing for them, return flights for four people and four nights' accommodation.City couple off to Vegas for 'Elvis' wedding - Southland Times
We love couples like the Hartstonge's who keep Elvis impersonators busy in Vegas!
Source - Belgovision.com - from the heart of Europe!"On Tuesday 10th March - a couple of days before EBU's deadline - Belgium's French-speaking broadcaster RTBF will present the Belgian candidate for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The presentation of the Belgian song will take place at Mirano Continental in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels.The teaser for the announcement of the Belgian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 that was launched on YouTube last Tuesday, soon led to speculations about the Belgian candidate for Moscow: Elvis Junior, the alter ego of 2006 World Champion Elvis Presley Impersonator Franz Goovaerts, is tipped by most of our colleagues. Copy Cat is the title of the song that already popped up on several websites.
Belgovision.com leaves the honour of confirming the Belgian representative for Moscow to RTBF. Belgium's French-speaking broadcaster will give a press conference at Mirano Continental in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels, on Tuesday 10th March. At this press event, the Belgian media will hear the Belgian song for Moscow for the very first time. On Tuesday 12th May RTBF will be trying for the third time to qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest and deliver the first Belgian finalist since Xandee in 2004."
Elvis of Sedona Ushers in Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day Elvis of Sedona brings Elvis the King back to life with songs for that special someone.
About Elvis of Sedona Valentine’s Day Offer:
Elvis of Sedona sings for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Elvis of Sedona (VJ Mitchell) has one heck of a great voice. His performances are truly special. He's a real down to earth guy and has a fabulous way with people. An Elvis Valentine! What a romantic way to say I love you.
Elvis of Sedona sings a love song to the one you love in person (Sedona and Cottonwood only) or over the phone to anywhere in the United States. Reservations are available February 13, 14, and 15, by calling 928-451-1793. Only $33, the reservation includes one song and a personalized autographed photo of Elvis of Sedona.
For information about Elvis of Sedona and to hear him sing visit www.ElvisOfSedona.com or visit any of the sites listed below:
www.myspace.com/elvisofsedona
www.youtube.com/elvistime
www.gigmasters.com/elvisimpersonator/elvisofsedona
King’s court: Women bond over love of ETAs (Elvis Tribute Artists) : Winona Daily News
"Marilee Barrientos, 53, her sister Cheri Schendel, 50, their cousin Carol Dennis, 67, and Cheri’s 16-year-old daughter, Maia, are devoted Elvis fans and fervent followers of ETAs — their term for Elvis Tribute Artists."
More snippets..
"An ETA should also interact with his audience, autograph pictures and give away scarves or flowers. They prefer real sideburns and jumpsuits that don’t look like a cheap Halloween costume. Most importantly, he should be able to sing. And not think he’s Elvis.
“We realize they’re paying tribute,” Cheri said. “There’s no fantasy that Elvis is still alive.”
Keep an eye out for this young man..Saginaw King Fest early years winner left fellow Elvis tribute artists all shook up - Saginaw, Michigan Entertainment News - The Saginaw News � MLive.com
"Jake A. Slater entered his first Elvis tribute artist competition ever and walked away with the first place prize in the early years category -- beating out nine other well-seasoned early years contestants and winning screams of support from audience members wowed by his uncanny resemblance to the wiggling Presley."
Kingly business no joke to tribute singer - The News-Herald Life : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio
This article is worth a read - here is just a snippet:
Recently he was named the international champion of BBC1's "World's Greatest Elvis Competition" in the United Kingdom and was chosen by Graceland as the winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises' first ever "Ultimate Tribute Artist Contest."
So what makes him such a good Presley impersonator?"I fit in the same clothes," Klush laughed. "I can say anything we do, it's done with the utmost respect to the original. We don't add anything to it. We don't take anything from it. Even some mistakes we keep.
Part of that mystique was Elvis Presley."Klush annually keeps the legend alive by taking part in the "Elvis Birthday Tribute Tour," which returns to Cleveland today at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre. Joining Klush at the show marking what would have been the King's 74th birthday also will be impersonator Donny Edwards.
Both acts will be performing with The Fabulous Ambassadors Show Band and Rivington Station. Hosting the event will be original Presley drummer D.J. Fontana, who shares intimate anecdotes throughout the evening."
Sounds fabulous!
Bill Cherry is doing mighty well - he has won the 13th "Annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition" for his Elvis impersonating skills.He took home a $3,200 prize, beating out 14 other impersonators from Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.Ill. man wins Elvis impersonation contest -- chicagotribune.com
Three days before the first African-American ever to take the oath office of the President of the United States, Elvis fans can see the first African-American ever to take the crown of World Champion Elvis Impersonator. He's black, he's Elvis, and he is good. Really good! He's Robert Washington, World Champion Elvis Impersonator.MELODIKA.net - First Black President, Meet The First Black World Champion Elvis
The Background:
On August 16, 1977 Elvis "left the building". Coincidentally, on that fateful day, Robert Washington was celebrating his 19th birthday. Fast forward over 30 years later and Robert Washington has become one of the best Elvis impersonators in the world. Some would say THE best. Others would vehemently disagree.
Why? Because he is black.
Robert Washington took 2nd place for three years at the annual Images of Elvis World Championships held each August in Memphis, Tennessee. And three times a slew of fans cried foul when he was not crowned King. But after several cracks against the glass ceiling, fans at the World Championships were stunned, shocked, and ecstatic when Robert Washington made history by becoming the first black man ever crowned World Champion Elvis Impersonator. That's right, a black man went down to Memphis, the city where Martin Luther King was assassinated, and topped nearly a hundred other competitors to take the title of World Champion Elvis Impersonator. (Some of them had even had tens of thousands of dollars of plastic surgery to look more like Elvis, but that's another story). Now he's coming to the on Martin Luther King weekend.
On Saturday, January 17th, in celebration of Elvis' birthday, Robert Washington will appear live in concert at the 9th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash in Olympia. The evening begins with 7:30pm screening of Almost Elvis - the hilarious and heartwarming documentary about Elvis Impersonators. This award-winning film chronicles top contenders on their road to the World Championships, including Robert's own efforts to crack the color barrier. Almost Elvis has received international acclaim and was directed by noted Northwest documentary filmmaker, John Paget.
After the film, Robert Washington will take the stage and let the audience be the judge. Known in the Elvis world for his onstage flips, athletic dance moves, and powerful voice, he leaves fans All Shook Up. General Admission tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $25. Tickets are available at www.ElvisBirthdayBash.com or at the box office on the night of the show.
Event Summary:
Elvis Birthday Bash 2009: Saturday January 17th at 7:30pm at the Capitol Theater in Olympia, WA. The 9th Annual Elvis Birthday Bash features live concert performance by World Champion Elvis Impersonator Robert Washington. Also, a screening of the documentary film "Almost Elvis". Plus: Elvis costume contest and trivia challenge, velvet Elvis art show, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and more.General Admission tickets $10.VIP tickets $25:Tickets available at www.ElvisBirthdayBash.comFor info: 1-800-916-KING
Not to be missed.. this Australian event in a town called Parkes..
"The festival evolved almost 20 years ago, when a couple of Elvis fans, who owned a restaurant called Gracelands in the central NSW town, struggled through another hot summer.
Parkes Shire Council tourism manager Kelly Hendry said people were heading to the coast for their holidays so the town needed a money spinner.
Being Elvis Presley fans - hence the eatery's name - the restaurateurs knew The King's birthday fell on January 8, and decided to throw him a party.
The first festival 17 years ago attracted 200 local closet Elvis fans.
This year 9,500 fans flocked into the town with international media in tow, shops decked out their decor, staff were forced to don costumes and over 120 Elvis-inspired events were held.
"It certainly transforms the whole town," Ms Hendry told AAP.
But the locals weren't always this enthusiastic about the five-day festival, which includes an Elvis Gospel service and countless tribute shows.
"In the early years the locals didn't get behind it and weren't that fond of the idea of a festival," she said.
"There was a large section of the community that were anti it ... because it was a really niche event and it didn't attract many people and they couldn't see the connection or why Parkes should be associated with it.
"They had to be shown the vision of what it could become and then they could get on board."
Ms Hendry said she now has other small towns asking how they can create their own "magic".
Elvis impersonator and die-hard fan Scott Crawford rode the train to Parkes from Sydney with his wife and hundreds of other fans.
Crawford, who also breeds miniature horses, spent the six-hour train ride leading the fans in song.
The 43-year-old from Sydney said people had questioned their motives, thinking they may be taking the mickey.
"There's just a total feeling of one-ness about the whole thing," he said.
"There is a very, very strong sense of love or loyalty towards Elvis.
"Some people say ... we're having a go at Elvis or whatever, no, it's far from that.
"People are having a lot of fun because of his existence, but I never believe that it's at his expense, it is very respectful," he said.
"We're not idiots, we do know that Elvis has passed away but we in our hearts love him."
Elvis Aaron Presley would have been 74 this year.
The first king of rock 'n' roll died at his Memphis mansion called Graceland, on August 16, in 1977 aged 42, of complications related to obesity and drug dependency.
Each year his widow Priscilla Presley has a birthday cake-cutting ceremony at Graceland, attended by hundreds of fans.
An enduring cultural icon, Elvis's unique talent has been mimicked by thousands worldwide.
He has sold over a billion records.
For Elvis fans, the king lives on."
The Elvis Birthday Tribute, a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley era by era, will be coming the Paramount Theater Jan. 9 and the Star Plaza Theatre Jan. 10.Elvis show comes to Aurora :: Naperville Sun :: Entertainment
Tickets are $35.50 and $49.50.The concert includes the early rock-a-billy years, the military years, the movie years and the 1968 comeback special in black leather, and the show closes with the Las Vegas concert years.
Performers include Shawn Klush, Ryan Pelton, Donny Edwards, D.J. Fontana and The Fabulous Ambassadors Band.
9th Annual Elvis Fest: The fest rocks Chicago at The Original Mother's, 26 W. Division St. at 8 p.m. Jan. 8, on what would have been his 74th birthday. Fans can meet Radio Hall of Famer Dick Biondi as he broadcasts live from 7 to 11 p.m. Emcee Sergio Interial hosts Elvis Tribute Artists, Elvis karaoke, giveaways, look-alike contest, free peanut butter and banana buffet and more. No entrance fee, $5 suggested charitable donation. www.OriginalMothers.com. 312-642-7251.Go Chicago: Annual Elvis Fest is Jan. 8 :: Beacon News :: Entertainment
