Saturday, July 21, 2018

Finding A Bay Area Elvis Tribute

By Jennifer Wilson


A lot of people when choosing entertainment for a special event will hire a professional singer and often this will be a tribute act. The most popular acts in this sector of the music industry is an Elvis tribute. When you are searching for a bay area Elvis tribute there are many of these performers that you can hire.

Various Elvis Presley tribute acts can be booked in the bay area and it is important that you select the correct one. The majority of the performers will sound very close to Elvis's sound and will have spent a number of years polishing their skills. Other artists may also look a lot like Presley but a look alike who can hold a tune will be expensive to hire.

The first thing to do before you book a tribute artist is to work out your budget. You then need to decide where you are going to hold the event and look for a venue. To secure a venue you will usually need to pay a deposit before paying the balance at a later date.

There are various options open to you when choosing a performer for your event and some research is advisable before you book a singer. Most artists will be happy to customize their show to your needs ranging from just two or three numbers for a birthday party to a full show for large events. The costs involved are dictated by how many songs are to be performed, the length of the show and equipment needed.

For around 500 dollars you are able to book a singer to turn up in a stage costume with backing music to sing. If a full show is to be staged with professional musicians playing live instruments the price will run into thousands of dollars. The professional full band set ups will usually supply their own PA system, lights and the technicians that are needed on the day.

The best and safest way to book a performer is to use the services of a reliable entertainment company or show business agent. Most professional agents will be in a position to offer a selection of acts to suit different tastes. There are other benefits of using these agencies and they will ensure that licenses, insurances and performance permits are in place prior to the show.

You can also book an act directly via the web and there are a few things to consider of you choose to do so. After selecting a singer it is a good idea to contact them online or by telephone to discuss everything. Due to the many appearance changes that Elvis Presley went through during his career from the fifties to the seventies there is a lot of planning to do.

After selecting your chosen artist you should do a little research on past shows that the singer has performed at. Many show business agents and and singers will be happy to share information on their stable of acts which can be found online. If you can watch any video footage or listen to audio that is available this is worth doing.




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