Elvis E

About

With Elvis E, it is possible for you to have "Elvis" perform at your event without breaking your budget. Since 2004, I have appeared at over 800 private parties and events, including wedding receptions (where I've performed fake Vegas-style ceremonies), birthday celebrations, retirement parties, bachelorette parties, assisted-living facilities and corporate functions.

[If you found me through a search for a Neil Diamond or Roy Orbison tribute artist, I have recently added Neil and Roy to my repertoire of artists. My rates below also apply to my "Richard as Neil" or "Richard as Roy" show. Please call or e-mail me for info on my appearing for your event as Neil Diamond or Roy Orbison. You may also look for my separate "Richard as Neil" press kit here on GigSalad.]

My rates are consumer-friendly. You can have Elvis E at your function for as little as $150 for 30 minutes or $220 for a full-hour appearance. (And ask me about even lower price singing telegrams.)

I have competed in Elvis contests in Pigeon Forge, TN (5th place), Branson, Baltimore, Buffalo, Dewey Beach, DE (4th place) and Spotsylvania, VA; performed at the Night of 100 Elvises charity event in Baltimore (2004-2008), the 9:30 Club in DC (2011), Hometown Holidays and Out to Lunch Wednesdays in Rockville, MD, Live! On the Wilson Plaza in Washington, DC and performed in and hosted Elvis's Birthday Bash at Dr. Dremo's Tap House in Arlington, VA.

I can also bring my full sound system and run a complete karaoke operation for your event or DJ your oldies record hop (with or without "Elvis E"). My resume includes much of the last 30 years in radio as a disc jockey, including major market stations in the Washington, DC area. For record hops, I specialize in classic danceable oldies from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Sorry, I don't play hip-hop, rap, ska, indy, alternative or big band.

For karaoke, I have a complete system with a 10,000 song library--featuring almost any song you can imagine, from standards to pop, country, r&b, oldies, recent hits--everything!

My rates start at $150 for a 30-minute "Elvis E" appearance. For no extra charge, I bring along a personal p.a. system good for a group of 150 or less in a small- to medium-size area. If your event requires my full sound system, I charge a reduced hourly rate for a minimum of three hours. This will get you any combination of Elvis E/karaoke/record hop for up to three hours. Note: There is an additional $40 travel fee if your gig is between 50 and 99 miles away, $70 if between 100 and 149 miles, $110 if you are 150 or more miles from me or $150 if over 200 miles away.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

When ya gotta have Elvis at your event for a reasonable rate, I'm your guy.

"Thank you, thank you very much."

Elvis E

Influences

The King of Rock 'n Roll

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 15 - 180 minutes

With Elvis E, you get a clean, light-hearted, good-natured tribute to Elvis Presley--I am appropriately serious during the serious songs like Elvis was when he performed them; yet, with a touch of humor during lighter songs and moments in the performance--all without making fun of The King or doing anything obscene. I do a lot of roaming in the audience during my performances. Like Elvis did during his 70s concerts, I like to make every lady in the room feel like Elvis is singing to her. So, I try to visit as many women as possible during my show. I give out scarves during all of my performances, teddy bears (if I sing Teddy Bear) and a lei to the guest(s) of honor (when applicable). For wedding receptions, I can perform (on request) a fake Vegas Elvis wedding ceremony for the bride and groom, complete with wedding certificate, for no extra charge. I have six jumpsuits from which to choose: the classic white Aloha American Eagle, the white Fringe, the black Nail suit, the blue Swirl, the red Burning Love and my newest suit, the Chinese Dragon. I also have the 68 Comeback Leather outfit for 68 Comeback Special sets. After the show, I am available to pose for photos with any of the guests who'd like one taken, free of charge. For singing telegram appearances, photos can be taken during my performance.

The Elvis E show is one you won't soon forget.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
One power outlet

Additional Notes:
For gigs for groups of 150 or less, I use my personal p.a. system. It only takes a minute or two to set up and start the show. All it requires is one grounded power outlet nearby. I do not bring speaker stands. If the performance area has a hardwood/linoleum floor, then the speakers work very well acoustically sitting on the floor. Otherwise, if the room is carpeted, the sound will carry better if the speakers can be placed up on chairs, small tables, a hearth, ledge or bar area--but this is not always necessary in order to get a good sound result.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
2001/See See Rider
A Big Hunk O Love
A Fool Such As I
A Little Less Conversation
All Shook Up - Teddy Bear Medley
Always on My Mind
Amazing Grace
America the Beautiful
American Trilogy
And I Love You So
Angel
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Blue Christmas
Blue Hawaii
Blue Suede Shoes
Bossa Nova Baby
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Burning Love
Can't Help Falling in Love
Crying in the Chapel
Danny Boy
Devil in Disguise
Don't
Don't Cry Daddy
Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
Early Mornin' Rain
Faded Love
Fairytale
Fever
Fools Rush In
For the Good Times
For the Heart
Funny How Time Slips Away
Good Luck Charm
Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues
Green Green Grass of Home
Guitar Man
Hawaiian Wedding Song
Heartbreak Hotel
Heartbreak Hotel/Hound Dog/All Shook Up (68)
He'll Have to Go
Help Me Make it Through the Night
Here Comes Santa Claus
His Latest Flame
Hound Dog
How Great Thou Art
Hurt
I Can Help
I Can't Stop Loving You
I Got a Woman
I Got a Woman/Amen
I Just Can't Help Believin'
I Need Your Love Tonight
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
If Every Day Was Like Christmas
If I Can Dream
If You Love Me, Let Me Know
If You Talk in Your Sleep
I'll Be Home For Christmas
I'll Remember You
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
In the Ghetto
It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You)
It's Now or Never
It's Impossible
Its Midnight
It's Over
I've Got a Thing About You Baby
I've Lost You
Jailhouse Rock
Johnny B Goode
Just Pretend
Kentucky Rain
Ku-U-I-Po
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Let Me Be There
Little Sister
Love Me
Love Me Tender
Loving You
Mama Liked the Roses
Mary in the Morning
Memories
Merry Christmas Baby
Moody Blue
Mr. Songman
My Boy
My Way
Mystery Train - Tiger Man
No More
O Come All Ye Faithful
One Night
Only the Strong Survive
Patch it Up
Peace in the Valley
Polk Salad Annie
Proud Mary
Release Me
Rubberneckin'
See See Rider
Snowbird
Something
Spanish Eyes
Steamroller Blues
Stuck on You
Surrender
Suspicion
Suspicious Minds
Sweet Caroline
Teddy Bear
That's Alright Mama
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The Impossible Dream
The Last Farewell
The Next Step is Love
The Wonder of You
Too Much
Twenty Days and Twenty Nights
Until It's Time For You to Go
Viva Las Vegas
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Way Down
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
Wearin' That Loved on Look
Welcome to My World
What Now My Love
White Christmas
Words
Yesterday
You Don't Have to Say you Love Me
You Gave Me a Mountain
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Experience

2006: 74 gigs
2007: 73 gigs
2008: 93 gigs
2009: 108 gigs
2010: 142 gigs
2011: 142 gigs
2012: 141 gigs

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Casino, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Restaurant, Reunion, Sporting Event, Trade Show, Wedding Reception

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