It was John Lennon who famously said that before Elvis there was nothing. While it is true that country, blues and rock and roll existed before him the fact is that all of these genres converged when this act was created. This is why today an Elvis tribute remains one of the most in demand impersonators for events.
Like The Beatles there are various eras of Elvis. Some impersonators will do the broad range of hits while others will specialise in certain areas. What you have to do is decide what is best suited to the kind of event you want to do and whether or not the impersonator is appropriate to what you want.
For example with an older audience they are more likely to want the earlier Elvis who performed at Sun Records and before he went to the army. These tend to be the more rock and roll style and are a bit rougher and edgier than the later Colonel Parker era records.
However this is not always the case. Some people want a more interactive style of entertainment. Some of the more passionate performers not only sing like Elvis but also look, sound and act like him. If your partner is a passionate fan then getting The King to do the announcements on your wedding or birthday could be very special indeed and make the event truly memorable!
It should also be noted that some entertainers have other skills. They may be able to pour cocktails and serve drinks. Others may be able to perform magic or make balloon animals for children. They can often provide a little bit of extra added value and some unexpected additional entertainment.
This is something you can find out on a website. Some performers will work with an agency while others will be independent. In both cases it should be possible to get details or watch videos in order to find out more about their skills and the kind of performance they will do and whether or not that performer is appropriate for your event.
Once you have narrowed it down to three potential performers you should see them in person. This will give you the chance to discuss details about your own event and to gauge whether or not they are appropriate for that event. You can find out what they are prepared to do and what they will charge for their services. Remember to find out if all the costs are included such as insurance and travel costs so you can compare the various performers.
You can find various tribute acts, performers and impersonators online. Some will be independent and others will work through agencies. If you work for a charity it is worth asking to see if they will be prepared to lower their fee for you. Look online to see what is available in your local area and to get feedback from people who have used performers in the past. With the right approach you will find the right performer to get your audience all shook up in a good way!
Like The Beatles there are various eras of Elvis. Some impersonators will do the broad range of hits while others will specialise in certain areas. What you have to do is decide what is best suited to the kind of event you want to do and whether or not the impersonator is appropriate to what you want.
For example with an older audience they are more likely to want the earlier Elvis who performed at Sun Records and before he went to the army. These tend to be the more rock and roll style and are a bit rougher and edgier than the later Colonel Parker era records.
However this is not always the case. Some people want a more interactive style of entertainment. Some of the more passionate performers not only sing like Elvis but also look, sound and act like him. If your partner is a passionate fan then getting The King to do the announcements on your wedding or birthday could be very special indeed and make the event truly memorable!
It should also be noted that some entertainers have other skills. They may be able to pour cocktails and serve drinks. Others may be able to perform magic or make balloon animals for children. They can often provide a little bit of extra added value and some unexpected additional entertainment.
This is something you can find out on a website. Some performers will work with an agency while others will be independent. In both cases it should be possible to get details or watch videos in order to find out more about their skills and the kind of performance they will do and whether or not that performer is appropriate for your event.
Once you have narrowed it down to three potential performers you should see them in person. This will give you the chance to discuss details about your own event and to gauge whether or not they are appropriate for that event. You can find out what they are prepared to do and what they will charge for their services. Remember to find out if all the costs are included such as insurance and travel costs so you can compare the various performers.
You can find various tribute acts, performers and impersonators online. Some will be independent and others will work through agencies. If you work for a charity it is worth asking to see if they will be prepared to lower their fee for you. Look online to see what is available in your local area and to get feedback from people who have used performers in the past. With the right approach you will find the right performer to get your audience all shook up in a good way!
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