Elvis show comes to Aurora

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.

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.

Elvis show comes to Aurora :: Naperville Sun :: Entertainment

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Go Chicago: Annual Elvis Fest is Jan. 8

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

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'The King' plans return to Austin

Elvis Presley tribute artist Chatfield Boice along with the D.C. Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve at the Paramount Theatre, Austin

"Boice has bumped and ground his way from obscurity to … well … being one of hundreds of Elvis tribute artists.

He has a distinctive business card that identifies him as “Brad Boice ETA.”

“This year will be 60 times that I have performed my Elvis tribute,” he said. “I still have to have a day job, working for the city of Eyota.”

Austin Daily Herald | 'The King' plans return to Austin

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Four tribute artists to perform at the Sixth Annual Birthday Bash in Weston | wausaudailyherald.com | Wausau Daily Herald

Check out this event - sounds good where four award-winning Elvis tribute artists will bring their sideburns and swiveling hips to Dale’s Weston Lanes Jan. 10.

"They’ll perform at the Sixth Annual Elvis Birthday Bash, which will include two shows, a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 8 p.m.

Singers Gino Monopoli, Fred “E” Heidmann, Tony Rocker and Curt Lechner will perform more than 60 of the King’s best songs.

General admission advance tickets cost $15 for the matinee show and $20 for the evening show. Tickets at the door, if available, will be $20 for the matinee and $25 for the evening show.

VIP events are planned one hour before each show to give folks a chance to meet and greet the performers and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. VIP tickets for the evening show are sold out, but matinee VIP admission tickets still are available for $30.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.elvisbash.com or in person at Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston. For more information, call 574-0768 or 359-8488."

Four tribute artists to perform at the Sixth Annual Birthday Bash in Weston | wausaudailyherald.com | Wausau Daily Herald

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What's Shawn Klush Up To?

Sounds like he's doing well - Lorraine Francisco has it covered in this short article - she says:

"Impress your guests by having the original King of rock and roll perform at your event, with tribute artist Shawn Klush.

American Shawn Klush was named The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist by Elvis Presley Enterprises (part owned by Lisa Marie Presley). He was also named The World's Greatest Elvis by the BBC in 2007.

Klush is currently on tour with his orchestra and the UK's Stars in Their Eyes 2005 Elvis tribute winner Gordon Hendricks.

Prices start from £5,000, UK based musicians can also be provided to make up a seven piece of 24 piece orchestra."

He must be doing very well!

Shawn Klush

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Elvis Impersonator to play first ever Elvis gigs in Bethlehem

Did you know that the real Elvis wanted to play in Bethlehem? Check out this story about an Elvis impersonator has been allowed to perform an Elvis act for the first time there.

"HE is Birmingham’s very own Indian Elvis who is now set to become a star of Bethlehem.Because Billy Nashad, 50, has been booked to sing at three special Christmas gigs in the holy town this Christmas.The concerts are the first time an Elvis tribute act has been allowed to play in the sacred birthplace of Jesus.And Billy, real name Bhopinder Singh, says he is set to fulfil a secret dream of The King of rock’n’roll.The former chip shop boss, ofHandsworth Wood, said: ‘‘Elvis wanted to perform in Bethlehem after an Arab Sheik told him that he could help bring peace to the area.“Not many people know about this meeting but the concert was one of the things Elvis was determined to arrange. Sadly, he died before he could carry out his wish."

Birmingham Elvis Impersonator to play gigs in Bethlehem - Sunday Mercury

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Suburban Newspapers - 'The King' returns! Elvis tribute artist to make local appearance

Two years on and Joseph Hall brought his brand of Elvis' music to Round the Bend Steakhouse near Ashland for a three-hour performance late last month.

Joseph is really doing great things and brining even more attention to the world of the Elvis impersonator/tribute artists..

Suburban Newspapers - 'The King' returns! Elvis tribute artist to make local appearance

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