Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Choosing An Elvis Tribute For Your Event

By Essie Osborn


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 a lot of great performers there are a number of different eras. There was the early performer. This was the man who performed at Sun Records with other influential rockers like Jerry Lee Lewis. This performer was the threatening and dangerous rock and roller that got his gyrating hips censored on the Ed Sullivan show.

In some cases it may simply be someone who dresses up as Elvis and sings his songs. They go on stage and do their set. Everyone sings along and has a good time. This is probably most appropriate for a more formal event or if you feel people just want to sit and be entertained.

However when people tend to think of Elvis they tend to associate him with the Vegas era. Even people who are not aware of his music will know the rhinestone jumpsuit, the big sunglasses and the karate chops in the middle of the chorus of Suspicious Minds. Arguably this is the kind of impersonator you get for people who may not necessarily be familiar with the pre army incarnation.

What you choose depends on the audience. An older audience is more likely to want the early Sun Records performer while younger audiences are more likely to enjoy the later Vegas years. There is no right or wrong but this should help you to narrow down the options when comparing performers to choose something that will work best for your event.

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 numerous impersonators online. Some will be through agencies and others will represent themselves. Whether through an agency or sought independently you should see them in person so you can discuss your requirements and find out about what they charge. For example you should check to see if travel costs and insurance will be included and how long they will stay at your event. With the right approach you will find the best impersonator for your event.




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