John Lennon famously once said that before Elvis there was nothing. He is one of the most influential figures in the genre of rock and roll and indeed the pop music culture in general. His premature and tragic death has added to the mystique and performers that can do an Elvis tribute are very much sought after.
Like The Beatles there are various eras of Elvis. Some impersonators will do the broad range of hits while others will specialise in certain areas. What you have to do is decide what is best suited to the kind of event you want to do and whether or not the impersonator is appropriate to what you want.
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.
This is what you need to consider when choosing an impersonator. Some people may go for a wide range of songs from his whole career. Others may choose to focus on the pre GI era or the later period when he was managed by Colonel Tom Parker, arguably making Elvis the first pop creation that would go on to influence everyone from The Beatles to One Direction.
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.
There is also the issue of the skills of the performer. You need to check their level of experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act as they will often have honed their performance for a number of years. Someone who has entered a wide number of competitions is also likely to have the passion necessary to get the best performance.
This is why it is important to meet impersonators in person. While videos can show them at their best you need to talk to them. Explain to them what you want for the event and see if they have the kind of skills and experience you want. They should be willing to answer any questions and go into detail about what they can do for you and how they can tailor their performance to your needs.
You can find various tribute acts, performers and impersonators online. Some will be independent and others will work through agencies. If you work for a charity it is worth asking to see if they will be prepared to lower their fee for you. Look online to see what is available in your local area and to get feedback from people who have used performers in the past. With the right approach you will find the right performer to get your audience all shook up in a good way!
Like The Beatles there are various eras of Elvis. Some impersonators will do the broad range of hits while others will specialise in certain areas. What you have to do is decide what is best suited to the kind of event you want to do and whether or not the impersonator is appropriate to what you want.
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.
This is what you need to consider when choosing an impersonator. Some people may go for a wide range of songs from his whole career. Others may choose to focus on the pre GI era or the later period when he was managed by Colonel Tom Parker, arguably making Elvis the first pop creation that would go on to influence everyone from The Beatles to One Direction.
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.
There is also the issue of the skills of the performer. You need to check their level of experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act as they will often have honed their performance for a number of years. Someone who has entered a wide number of competitions is also likely to have the passion necessary to get the best performance.
This is why it is important to meet impersonators in person. While videos can show them at their best you need to talk to them. Explain to them what you want for the event and see if they have the kind of skills and experience you want. They should be willing to answer any questions and go into detail about what they can do for you and how they can tailor their performance to your needs.
You can find various tribute acts, performers and impersonators online. Some will be independent and others will work through agencies. If you work for a charity it is worth asking to see if they will be prepared to lower their fee for you. Look online to see what is available in your local area and to get feedback from people who have used performers in the past. With the right approach you will find the right performer to get your audience all shook up in a good way!
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