Archive for January, 2009

Amazing Grace-land as Elvis appears in church

by: admin January 27, 2009

St Mary’s Church in Lower Sunbury got a taste of the blue suede pews when Father Paul Davies booked an Elvis impersonator to bring in the crowds.
MrDavies, fresh from filling St Mary’s with animals last year to celebrate St Francis Day, booked Shepperton-based tribute act Johnny Quatro to perform at his weekly Sunday service.
It’s all [...]

A whole mess of Elvises

by: admin January 27, 2009

It’s time to dust off the silver-sequinned outfit and get out the hair gel Elvis is coming to town.
More than 50 tribute artists are descending on Stage West the weekend of April 4-5 for the Toronto/Mississauga Elvis Festival. Its a chance to not just win cash prizes and trophies, but also to compete in [...]

Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Joe Ely, and the Cotton Club

by: admin January 26, 2009

by Johnny Hughes, author of the novel Texas Poker Wisdom.
Elvis Presley was leaning a against his pink, 1954 Cadillac in front of Lubbock’s historic Cotton Club. The small crowd were mesmerized by his great looks, cockiness, and charisma. He put on quite a [...]

The One and Only Official Elvis Cruise Announced for 2009

by: admin January 26, 2009

The Elvis Cruise 2009, hosted by Jerry Schilling, is scheduled for Thursday, November 12 thru Monday, November 16, 2009.The cruise will set sail from Tampa, Florida and cruise through the Caribbean to Cozumel, Mexico.
This is the third official Elvis Cruise and will once again be hosted by one of Elvis’ closest friends, Jerry Schilling. Entertainment [...]

King of the Road

by: admin January 25, 2009

Local author documents Elvis Presleys travels through Texas in new book
Seated comfortably inside 87-year-old Tom Perrymans East Texas living room, tape recorder in hand, Stanley Oberst listens attentively to the radio icon. The walls in Perrymans home bear pictures of Jim Reeves, various Grand Ole Opry performers and even a picture of an [...]

Gospel music stars keep shining

by: admin January 25, 2009

SPRINGFIELD
Bill Gaither may not be an A-list celebrity or household name, but over a half century he has sold 20 million recordings and 20 million DVDs more than any other gospel performer.
And the impact of this musical legend far exceeds mere sales figures.
He and his wife, Gloria, have written more than 600 songs, [...]

Saginaw King Fest early years winner left fellow Elvis tribute artists all shook up

by: admin January 23, 2009

During last weekend’s “Saginaw King Fest” at the Temple Theatre, a 17-year-old kid with Saginaw County roots left his fellow Elvis Presley tribute artists all shook up.

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 [...]

Bill Cherry crowned king of Elvis impersonators

by: admin January 23, 2009

SPRINGFIELD, IL — An Illinois man has been crowned The King - of the Elvis impersonators.

Bill Cherry, of Collinsville, took home the $3,200 prize this weekend in Springfield at the “Annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition” for his Elvis impersonating skills.
He beat 14 competitors from Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Cherry was [...]

3rd Annual Elvis Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride for Life,

by: admin January 23, 2009

Saddle up your favorite motorcycle and hit the road for the 3rd Annual Elvis Rock n Roll Ride for Life, benefiting the American Diabetes Association.

Collect donations from your own sponsors, or make you own personal contribution. You can also choose the commitment level that best suits youfrom a full-day 100-mile escorted ride [...]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tickets open to public

by: admin January 23, 2009

For the first time in its 24 years of existence, the common rock and roll fan, rather than just the music industry executive, can buy a ticket to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Set for April 4 at the Public Hall in Cleveland, OH, tickets are priced $35 and $75.
Tickets can [...]