Friday 31 May 2013

Why Using An Elvis Tribute Act Can Make Your Party Really Swing

By Rena Hudson


Most people have seen the kind of entertainment that an Elvis tribute act can provide for their party or celebration. As well as Elvis Presley's music and style, this kind of performer can provide a wonderful talking point for the event. There are many positive points to arranging for this kind of performer to appear at an event you are organising.

The first thing to consider when booking an entertainer of this kind is that it is suitable. The person for whom the party is being held should ideally be an Elvis fan, even though the 'King's appeal is a wide one. They can have even greater impact on the event if they arrive by surprise, making the kind of dramatic entrance of which the man himself was so fond.

If they arrive by surprise, then they can deliver some kind of message or greeting, perhaps accompanied by a kiss or other kind of special touch. This can have a real emotional impact on everyone at the event. If the special message is delivered and accompanied by a song, then the effect can be really spectacular.

Anyone booking a Presley impersonator must be aware, though, of the different phases to the 'King's career. His early forays into entertainment at the birth of rock 'n' roll were very different to his later Las Vegas era performances. He also adopted a different style during his mainstream film career, which occurred in the mid to late 1960s.

It is wise to check with the person who is being honoured at the event as to which of these different versions of Elvis they prefer. Someone who likes the lean rock of the early years may not be too enamoured if the tribute act arrives in a white leather jumpsuit. Equally, someone who wants to hear a tearful rendition of American Trilogy, may not want to see their hero dressed as he was when he sang Jailhouse Rock.

Of course, you can also organise a tribute act with a band, who can play a full set of songs from throughout the 'King's career. While this might be more expensive than simply booking a single performer, it can create a wonderful experience for all the guests at an event. You can then tailor the setlist to cover certain eras, or go for a full sweep of Presley's magnificent career.

Another wonderful personal touch can be added to proceedings by using organising the chance for duet between the tribute act and the person in whose honour the party is being held. This not only gives them a chance to sing with 'Elvis', but also allows everyone else to take home a great memory of the occasion. Of course, it also helps if the person concerned is a good enough singer to carry it off, otherwise it might be a little embarrassing, or not go as planned at all.

Booking an Elvis tribute act can be great way of adding some entertainment and personal quality to your party or event. Finding a suitable act is usually not that difficult these days either, wherever you happen to be in the world. A targeted online search based on your local area should bring up several appealing possibilities.




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