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Art Kleiner Art Kleiner- Award winning Elvis Tribute Artist Internationally noted, Northwest based Elvis Tribute Artist Art Kleiner has performed in various formations for 20 years. Art's goal and tribute to the King are quality of sound and performance. The winning combination of professionalism, playfulness and talent Elvis was loved for. Known as one of the west's premier Elvis sound-a-likes and the Northwest's "Voice of Elvis", he became the official "Limo ETA" in 2005 when he made his Cadillac Limousine available for the making of the CBS mini-series "Elvis". With Jonathon Rhys-Meyers in the lead role, Art and his 1966 Cadillac Limousine were featured in the production that was broadcast in honor of the King's 70th birthday and as part of other special projects promoted by the Presley Estate that year. You can find performance samples and booking information at Art Kleiner's website. web: http://www.soundofelvis.com e-mail: art@soundofelvis.com location: Bellingham, WA |
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Brian "Elvis" Simpson
Ultimate Elvis - The Definitive Tribute to the King Singing Elvis since he was six, turned professional in 1997 - Brian is a four-time International Professional Tribute Artist / Impersonator Grand Champion, he was voted top ten Elvis Performer in Canada from 1998, 1999, 2002, a grand champion finalist at the largest Elvis event in the world - the Collingwood Elvis Festival - 2002. A four time Grand Champion professional finalist at the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Championships - 2002-2005 and managed a top twenty professional ranking in the world. He worked with the touring tribute show "Legendary Rockers" as well as "Double Trouble" a locally produced Elvis tribute production before creating his own show -"One Night With You - A Tribute To The King". The latest touring show is Ultimate Elvis- The Definitive Tribute to the King featuring his Elvis 101 students in a show that covers the complete career of Elvis Presley. Brian has appeared on many local news telecasts, Bravo, CBC's "It's a Living With Peter Jordan", as well as a number of appearances on CTV News, Urban Rush and CMT. In 2004 - Brian started the first venture of it's kind - opening the first ever Elvis tribute artist school - Elvis 101 - and received press and reviews continent wide - with publications reaching the United Kingdom! web: http://www.ultimateelvis.ca e-mail: ultimateelvis@shaw.ca location: Vancouver, B.C. |
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Cliff Moody
Always Elvis Cliff Moody is well known as "Always Elvis" on Stage because of his distinctive Elvis look. He prides himself on his ability of being able to make a tribute to Elvis and this has become his professional goal ever since attending the Penticton Elvis Festival 5 years ago. Cliff has always loved to sing since he was little. He loves all kinds of music but it is Elvis that intrigues him the most. Cliff prides himself on keeping Elvis' memory alive by imitating his look, style and sound in a very charismatic way that excites his audience into thunderous applause. His sincere love for Elvis and the music he created is evident by Cliff's performance on stage. Cliff Moody lives in Kamloops and is the city's local Elvis Tribute Artist and performs at most major events in the city. web: http://www.alwayselvisshow.com e-mail: c56memphis@hotmail.com location: Kamloops, BC |
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Danny Vernon
Illusion of Elvis Danny is known for his high energy shows that focus on connecting with his audience. He enjoys performing all 3 decades of Elvis' career, including the "recklessly abandoned" hillbilly cat of the '50's, the sleek '60's movie years including the tiger man "'68 comeback special", and the sexy '70's jumpsuit era. He has recently entered a few national and international contests placing 1 st in Penticton B.C's Elvis festival ~ 2002, 1 st place in the "Weekend with the king" contest in Palm Springs CA (Judged by Elvis' old entourage) ~ 2003, and voted top 3 in the Elvis Extravaganza world finals in Las Vegas ~ 2003. In his own words he states, "From the many years of admiration of Elvis, I've sought to create a show that would hold the excitement of the King on stage, throughout various stages in his career. I also try to show respect and support the integrity of the man and his music." With the voice, look and passion of the twentieth century icon, Danny Vernon strives to re-capture Elvis Presley's appeal of an ever growing audience. web: http://www.dannyvernon.com e-mail: dannyvernon@hotmail.com location: Milton, WA |
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Elvis by Dano
ELVIS By Dano is one of the Northwest's most fun, entertaining, and high energy tribute artists! Dano's nice voice and natural Elvis moves , along with the way he always interacts with his audience, help to provide a show that reflects the energy, passion, and humor that The King once shared with us. Dano, being a true Elvis fan himself since the age of ten, has loved singing along with The Great One most of his life. His first true impersonation of Elvis was back in 1995 at a church function, and then soon became a singer and guitarist for a classic rock band and often performed tribute sets to Elvis. The crowd always lit up when Dano took the stage during those shows. After a seven year stay, he left the band in early 2004 and went solo to become one of the most rocking ETAs around the Seattle Tacoma area and beyond! web: http://www.elvisbydano.com e-mail: elvisbydano@gmail.com location: Seattle / Tacoma, WA |
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Donnie Elvis James Elvis Presley by Request Donnie James is a real "Poor Hawaiian Beach Boy" growing up in Hawaii, looking and sounding like Elvis. By the time he was 4 he learned to sing with Elvis, going on to teach himself guitar and drums by the age of seven. 2003 he entered his first Elvis Tribute Contest as a professional on a dare with only 2 hours experience. Against all odds, suffering with bronchitis, he still became a grand champion finalist competing against several professional Elvis Tribute Artists. His ability to re-create Elvis both visually and vocally has won him several awards including 1st place in Elvis look-alike contests. In 2005 he was invited to appear in a Las Vegas documentary produced by John Stuart of "Legends In Concert". His love, admiration and respect for Elvis is apparent in each performance of his show "ELVIS". When asked how it feels to be an Elvis Tribute artist? He say's "I'm no tribute to Elvis, no one really is, not even close. I just hope that each show some way reminds you of Elvis, and captures the love and respect I have for him." web: http://www.donnieelvisjames.com e-mail: montereyproductions@shaw.ca location: Victoria, B.C. |
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Eric Holmquist
Heavy Eric Heavy Eric's first love for music as a child was the Beatles but Elvis Presley caught his attention also, and it wasn't long before he started strumming the guitar singing songs by 'The King'. Heavy Eric enjoys imitating Elvis' powerful voice and humour while taking a look at the lighter side of 'The King'. Heavy Eric is also a singer-songwriter and has written over 275 songs, which include two about Elvis (one's simply titled 'Elvis used to be a lumberjack'). He also has recorded sports songs for the Vancouver Canucks, B.C. Lions, Vancouver Giants, and Vancouver Whitecaps. Heavy Eric sings and plays Elvis tunes on his guitar at functions and private parties regularily around Vancouver, B.C. Canada web: http://www.heavyeric.com e-mail: heavyeric@uniserve.com location: Coquitlam, B.C. |
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Jack Overbury Elvis Within Jack Overbury says there's a little bit of (Elvis within} all of us. But this Port Coquitlam man seems to have it more than most. Overbury sounds and moves like the King himself. Seeing him sit behind the wheel of a bus, delivering one-liners in a Elvis like drawl, you can't help but wonder if you've landed in a National Inquirer story on the whereabouts of missing Elvis. But Overbury is a city bus driver by day but by night he's ELVIS WITHIN !! His remarkable Elvis 70's era ballads earned him a Third Place Finish in the Amateur Division last year at the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival. Jack does a superb job at recreating that special magic and spirit of a live Elvis performance. e-mail: bulldogmax69@hotmail.com location: Port Coquitlam, B.C. |
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Jason Netherton Almost Elvis Jason Netherton began his fascination with Elvis Presley 26 years ago, when at age 3, he began mimicking Elvis' voice as he listened to Presley's music on his parent's 8 Track. In the past 7 years Jason's acting credits include: an independent film released in Japan, small Television and film appearances nationally, and participation in numerous plays in the Vancouver drama scene, as well as Elvis festivals. As an adult, Jason studied professional acting under the supervision of William B. Davis (the Smoking man on TV series The X Files) and worked with renowned director Bill Cooper of the Stanley Theatre. Jason is in regular karate training with Tom Mahs School of Karate and works on his choreography with a local dance coach. As a vocalist, Jason continues to study with world-renowned opera singer Sandra Babbel and with Tony Serka of the Vancouver Opera. His superb showmanship and impressive vocals are complemented by the Almost Elvis Tribute Band, a 14 piece Las Vegas Style show band. web: http://www.almostelvis.ca e-mail: almostelvis@shaw.ca location: Kelowna, B.C. |
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Jeff Bodner Essence of Elvis Jeff has been performing his tribute act to Elvis Presley for over 5 years and has competed both nationally and internationally. He has competed in Collingwood Ontario's International Elvis Competition for the last 4 years and has worked his way up to being #1 in the Amateur World. He has also competed and been a finalist at both the Penticton Elvis Festival as well as The Images of The King Competition in Memphis TN. A current serving member with over 20 years service in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he has received the Detachment Commander's Commendation for outstanding achievement in raising money for BC Children's Hospital by successfully climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2002 Jeff has an amazing ability of bringing the "King of Rock and Roll" back into the minds and hearts of all those who have special memories of "The Entertainer of the Century". web: http://www.theessenceofelvis.com e-mail: elvis_tcb@shaw.ca location: Chilliwack, B.C. |
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Joe Kelso
Explosive Joseph Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Joe relocated in 1990 to Summerland, British Columbia in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Manager of a powder shop by day and an Elvis tribute artist by night. Joe has been doing his tribute to Elvis for the past 5 years. Joe has competed at Elvis festivals in Canada and the U.S.. Lake George Elvis festival, Lake George New York,-- Collingwood Elvis festival Collingwood Ontario, and the Penticton Elvis festival for the past 3 years. Relive the memories of the king. web: http://www.explosivejoseph.com e-mail: glenn_joe@shaw.ca location: Summerland, B.C. |
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Robin Kelly One Night With You Robin Kelly bears the sensual qualities similar to those of “The King of Rock ‘n Roll” in the early years. Fans, Venues and Promoters alike conclude that: Robin Kelly is a Polished Entertainer who possesses an Extraordinary Look, Vocal Power and Magic in his Moves. The Name of the Show and Robin Kelly’s goal is to Make you’re Evening Special “One Night With You” The Fifties: Complete with an extensive selection of colorful jackets, shirts, baggy pants completed with black n white shoes, all Elvis trademarks Song title selections accompany the hip & leg swiveling gyrations that made Elvis the King and Robin Kelly an equal. To say he rocks the audience is an understatement. The Movie Years Set lists are in conjunction with costumes from movies such as: Blue Hawaii, Speedway and G.I. Blues The ’68 Comeback Special - The Sixties A Salute to the TV Special that forever cemented Elvis as a Superstar. This era is remembered especially for the “Black Leathers, which featured a few selected hits from the Seventies. Robin Kelly uses only state of the art Production (Sound and Lighting Equipment) plus Certified Technicians web: http://www.robinkelly.net e-mail: robinkellyproductions@shaw.ca location: Edmonton, A.B. |
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Scott MacDonald Virtual Elvis “Virtual Elvis” is a stage persona created by Scott MacDonald. Scott’s singing career started early as a member of Ottawa’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral choir. He can remember his Choir Master and music teacher telling him to “take the Elvis out of it” even then. In the early 1990s Scott happened to hear Elvis performing “American Trilogy” on TV and was spellbound by the “King’s” performance. At that moment he committed himself to a life long study of Elvis’ life and his music. He practiced his performances on friends and family and was soon entertaining at various venues throughout Ottawa. His talent was quite evident and he soon quit his day job to devote his time to his musical career. Scott has definitely put the “Elvis” back in his music and has delighted thousands across the country from Halifax to Vancouver Island ever since. e-mail: elvis@Islandnet.com location: Victoria, B.C. |
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Stuart Macleod In Memory of the King Stuart was born in Vancouver, B.C. and raised on Vancouver Island in the Parksville area. This is where his passion for music was first revealed. It started with his mother’s love for Elvis and developed into a style of old graffiti, rock-a-billy and country music. He first saw a tribute to Elvis in the mid 80's and something clicked. Stuart knew he had the impressive singing talent and could perform the crucial moves required. After a four day audition, he signed with a show called, “Elvis, Elvis, Elvis” with World Wide Productions. This show covered the three eras of Elvis’ career and Stuart played the 1968 version of the King. For two years, he crooned movie songs and ballads with the tour, which took him to exotic locales in Asia and all over North America. Recently, he has also performed with such greats as the Jordanaires, Bobby Curtola and the legendary 'Twister', Chubby Checker. With 15 years of performing to his credit, Stuart now performs solo with his own show, "In Memory of the King", thrilling audiences. He performs at private parties and public events all over Western Canada singing favorites from the 50's, 60's and 70's. web: http://www.inmemoryoftheking.ca e-mail: inmemoryoftheking@elvis.com location: Lethbridge, A.B. |
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Wally Teimer as Elvis Gold
"Re-live the Magic" International performer and award winner, Wally Teimer as Elvis Gold has taken the country by storm with his tribute to the King. From the age of six, when he received his first guitar, to today, Wally has studied and perfected his tribute to Elvis to be one of the most sought after top professional Elvis Tribute Artists. Wally is well known as a great entertainer and has a charm, charisma and natural rapport with the audience. His uncanny resemblance to Elvis with his powerful voice, look, authentic costumes and dynamic peronality leaves audiences with an unforgettable, undeniable feeling of experiencing the magic that was the King of Rock 'n Roll. web: http://www.elvisgold.com e-mail: elvis@elvisgold.com location: Burnaby, B.C. |
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