"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.
