Ultimate Elvis Update

Winner: Victor Trevino, Jr. from Denton, Texas
Tupelo Elvis Festival
June 6-8, 2008; Tupelo, Mississippi

Victor’s love for Elvis started as a child, when his father’s record collection, which included all generations of music, influenced him. He started his tribute when he realized his dream of singing rockabilly music and love of acting could combine in such a meaningful way. Victor’s goal as an ETA is to maintain quality performances with a respectful and genuine image to the King of rock and roll.
Favorite Elvis Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water

2nd Place Doug Church

Winner: Kevin Mills
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino Presented by Brown Productions
June 20-21, 2008; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kevin became an Elvis tribute artist because of his love and adoration of Elvis' music at an early age. He wanted to pay tribute and celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis. His goal has always been to portray his tribute to Elvis with great dignity and respect to the man and the music.
Favorite Elvis Song: Suspicious Minds

Contests still to run are as follows




New Jersey Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Festival
Presented by Ren Media Publishing, Inc.
Date: July 3-5, 2008
Location: Rahway, New Jersey (just minutes from NYC and Newark Liberty Airport)
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with a festival and concert tribute to America's #1 son - Elvis Presley, held during the 150th anniversary of downtown Rahway...a rockin' good time for all. On Saturday, July 5, they will hold their preliminary grand finals, which will include a round of competition with the top 10 finalists and a special performance by Shawn Klush and appearance by Ray Walker of The Jordanaires. The show will be hosted by celebrity DJ Bob Shannon from NYC WCBS-FM 101.1. A portion of proceeds will go to support local arts education programs.
For Ticket Purchase or Festival Information: Elimination and qualifying events will take place on July 3-4 with finals and concert at the Union County Performing Arts Center on July 5, 2008. Contact Joe Kurasz or Donna Vaupel at 732-382-6815 for more information or visit the contest/festival web site for details and continuous updates.


Elvis My Happiness 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: July 7 & 13, 2008
Location: City Hall, St. Maxime, South of France
Sainte-Maxime, near the famous Saint-Tropez, is on the prestigious French Riviera. The ETA contest is being organized by Elvis My Happiness, the first Elvis fan club in France. For ETAs interested in competing: Email elvismh@aol.com or call internationally 00-33-556616856 for Laraine. The overall winner of the July 13 contest will receive automatic entry into the semifinal round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis and will represent France as they compete for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist title.


The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino
Presented by Brown Productions
Date: July 12, 2008
Location: Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport, Louisiana
Sam's Town Hotel & Casino is located in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana - northwest Louisiana, just minutes from the east Texas state line. The casino offers over 500 luxurious rooms and suites, spa/fitness center, pool, 24/7 casino with slots and table games, restaurants, convention/meeting space and live entertainment.
For ETAs interested in competing: Contact Brown Productions at 262-338-2498, email innov@charter.net or visit their web site. Entry fee is $100.00 and will be returned to each contestant at completion of the contest. Maximum number of contestants is 12. Entry deadline is May 30, 2008.
For ticket purchase information & hotel reservations: Contact Sam's Town Hotel & Casino Shreveport at 877-429-0711 or visit the Sam's Town web site.


The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Presented by Brown Productions
Date: July 18-20, 2008
Location: Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Lincoln City, Oregon
For ETAs interested in competing: Contact Brown Productions at 262-338-2498, email innov@charter.net or visit their web site.
For Tickets, Hotel Reservations and General Property Questions: Please contact Chinook Winds Casino Resort at 877-4 BEACH 1 or www.chinookwindscasino.com. Chinook Winds is located about 90 miles southwest of Portland Oregon overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers a 227 room hotel, 5 restaurants, a lounge and full Las Vegas style gaming. The contest will have a total cash prize of $4500. Grand prize is $1500 plus qualification into the semifinals in Memphis. Top 10 contestants will be awarded prize money. Maximum of 15 contestants.
*Information regarding tickets and contest times may not be immediately available. Check www.chinookwindscasino.com for updates


6th Annual Tampa Elvis Festival and Contest
Date: July 19, 2008; 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
Location: University Area Community Center, 14013 N 22nd Street, Tampa, Florida
For ETAs interested in competing: Registration is now open. The deadline for entry has been extended and is still open. For more information, visit the Tampa Elvis Festival website.
ETAs who have registered for the contest and have won another contest, prior to July 12, your money will be refunded upon request.
For ticket purchase information: Call the Elvis hotline at 813-977-6011. Tickets are $25.00 for all day. Forms are available on their web site
For more information about the festival/contest: Visit the Tampa Elvis Festival website.


Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: July 19, 2008; 8:00 p.m.
Location: Legends in Concert, 301 Highway 17 S. Business, Myrtle Beach, SC
For ETAs interested in competing: Registration is now open. For more information, email dwhitesell@legendsinconcert.com, call 843-477-5678 ext. 318 or visit the Legends web site for an entry form.
For Ticket Purchase Information: Call the Legends In Concert box office at 800-960-7469 or visit the Legends web site. Preferred seating is $25.00 and is very limited. General seating is $20.00.


The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Presented by Brown Productions
Date: July 24-26, 2008
Location: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina
For ETAs interested in competing: Contact Brown Productions at 262-338-2498, email innov@charter.net or visit their web site. Entry fee is $100.00 and will be returned to each contestant at completion of the contest. Maximum number of contestants is 16. Entry deadline is June 11, 2008. Cash prizes to be awarded: First Place: $7,500; Second Place: $5,000; Third Place: $3,000; Fourth Place: $1,500; Fifth Place: $500.
For ticket purchase information & hotel reservations: Contact Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort at 828-497-7777 or visit the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort web site.


Collingwood Elvis Festival
Date: July 24-27, 2008
Location: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
For ETAs interested in competing: Visit their web site for registration forms. For questions, please email tributes@collingwoodelvisfestival.com or call 705-445-1030 ext. 3279.
For Ticket Purchase Information: Visit their web site to purchase tickets online or call 866-444-1162.


Atlantic City Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: July 25, 2008; 8:00 PM
Location: Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey
For ETAs interested in competing: Registration is now open. For more information, email infoatlanticcity@legendsinconcert.com, call 843-477-5678 ext. 318 or visit the Legends web site for an entry form.
Ticket Information: Tickets are $20.


Horizon's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis Is Still In The Building Festival
Date: Qualifying Rounds each Tuesday through July 26; Finals on July 26 at 7:00 PM
Location: Horizon Casino, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
For ETAs interested in competing: The Horizon is holding qualifying rounds for their preliminary every Tuesday in their Golden Cabaret at 6:00 pm, with the last qualifier on July 26 at 2:00 pm. Final round will be held on July 26 at 7:00 PM. To compete in the final round, you will have had to compete and won either 1st or 2nd place in one of our qualifiers. Entry forms are available at www.horizoncasino.com/elvis_08.

Hi Mark:

Three of those contests have already taken place.

Windsor, Ontario: Overall winner...Jay Zanier
Penticton, British Columbia: Overall winner...Ben Klein
Branson Legends, Branson Missouri: Overall winner: Matt Joyce

These three now proceed to the semi-finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis.

Carol

Yep Thanks Carol just got the latest news in myself i should check my emails more lol Thanks again

TCBinaflash wrote:

Winner: Victor Trevino, Jr. from Denton, Texas
Tupelo Elvis Festival
June 6-8, 2008; Tupelo, Mississippi

Victor’s love for Elvis started as a child, when his father’s record collection, which included all generations of music, influenced him. He started his tribute when he realized his dream of singing rockabilly music and love of acting could combine in such a meaningful way. Victor’s goal as an ETA is to maintain quality performances with a respectful and genuine image to the King of rock and roll.
Favorite Elvis Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water

2nd Place Doug Church

I know both of these ETA's... however Doug the best and congratulations to them both!!!
Vic however I do believe has only been in this since last year... and with the Pink Cadillac Entertainment gals behind him... he has it going.. Way to go Vic!!

and you too Doug.... and hope to see him hopefully in August with Cory Cooper, if not another time Huuugs Charmaine

Elvis3577 wrote:

Hi Mark:

Three of those contests have already taken place.

Windsor, Ontario: Overall winner...Jay Zanier
Penticton, British Columbia: Overall winner...Ben Klein
Branson Legends, Branson Missouri: Overall winner: Matt Joyce

These three now proceed to the semi-finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis.

Carol

I know Jay Zanier and way to go for him and yes I heard from Michael OConnor that he had won...
Congrats to Jay!!!

Huuuugs Charmaine

[quote="TCBinaflash"]Contests still to run are as follows




New Jersey Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Festival
Presented by Ren Media Publishing, Inc.
Date: July 3-5, 2008
Location: Rahway, New Jersey (just minutes from NYC and Newark Liberty Airport)
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with a festival and concert tribute to America's #1 son - Elvis Presley, held during the 150th anniversary of downtown Rahway...a rockin' good time for all. On Saturday, July 5, they will hold their preliminary grand finals, which will include a round of competition with the top 10 finalists and a special performance by Shawn Klush and appearance by Ray Walker of The Jordanaires. The show will be hosted by celebrity DJ Bob Shannon from NYC WCBS-FM 101.1. A portion of proceeds will go to support local arts education programs.
For Ticket Purchase or Festival Information: Elimination and qualifying events will take place on July 3-4 with finals and concert at the Union County Performing Arts Center on July 5, 2008. Contact Joe Kurasz or Donna Vaupel at 732-382-6815 for more information or visit the contest/festival web site for details and continuous updates.<<

My very good friend Michael O'connor competed in this one... have yet to hear the details.. will have to contact him...

Charmaine

TCBinaflash wrote:

Winner: Kevin Mills
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino Presented by Brown Productions
June 20-21, 2008; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kevin became an Elvis tribute artist because of his love and adoration of Elvis' music at an early age. He wanted to pay tribute and celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis. His goal has always been to portray his tribute to Elvis with great dignity and respect to the man and the music.
Favorite Elvis Song: Suspicious Minds

Congrats to Kevin... from what I have heard from allot of people, he is a great performer....

Charmaine

July 3-5 New Jersey Results:

1. Donny Edwards: proceeds to semi-finals in Memphis
2. Doug Church
3. Jim Barone


Carol

Well done Donny Edwards i am a big fan of his these days cant wait to see him live someday, Thanks Carol for the update :-)

Ultimate Elvis Preliminary, Shreveport, Louisiana
July 12

1. Charles Alan Roe..proceeds to Memphis Ultimate semi-finals
2. Vince King
3. Rick Alviti

Carol,

My friend Cory Cooper and I have heard that the Tahoe Contest is being cancelled and rescheduled to another date due to not enough ETA's signing up - have you heard anything and if "Yes", have you heard of the alternative date.... just the same, I am going to contact them myself just in case.

Thanks so much... Hugs Charmaine

Elvis3577 wrote:

July 3-5 New Jersey Results:

1. Donny Edwards: proceeds to semi-finals in Memphis
2. Doug Church
3. Jim Barone


Carol

oh just noticed these results. I had the pleasure in seeing Jim Barone when he came to England with Irv Cass many years ago. He was brilliant 50's tribute, very charming and is wife was lovely too. Thanks keeping us updated guys xx

Many of my women friends in the USA love Mario...
Hugs Charmaine

Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: July 19, 2008; 8:00 p.m.
Location: Legends in Concert, 301 Highway 17 S. Business, Myrtle Beach, SC

Winner: 19-year-old Michael Sokolik Jr. proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Semi-Finals in Memphis