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Legends set to wow Foxwoods audiences with holiday show

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Legends In Concert, the world’s greatest live tribute show, brings their signature holiday show to North America’s largest casino. After a wildly successful summer at Foxwoods, Legends will return with a crowd pleasing holiday line-up beginning November 27th.

Foxwood’s casino-goers will be delighted by two holiday icons, Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley and fans will be enamored by two different shades of Christmas. Bing’s “White Christmas” and Elvis’ “Blue Christmas” are two of the most recognizable holiday anthems that are guaranteed to have Foxwood’s audiences reveling in holiday memories.

This may quite possibly be the most intriguing holiday line-up that On Stage Entertainment’s Legends In Concert has ever produced on one stage. Aside from the obvious holiday staples, Bing and Elvis, Legends presents the undeniable harmonies of the Temptations coupled with the worldwide appeal of Sammy Davis, Jr. and Liza Minnelli.

Foxwood’s visitors could not ask for more talent and holiday cheer in one single production! Five of the world’s top requested tribute acts backed by a collection of the best musicians, dancers, and singers that the tribute industry has to offer.

In addition to such a memorable holiday line-up, Legends and Foxwoods are offering guests phenomenal savings packages including $69.99 per couple for Dinner at the Festival Buffet and the Legends Holiday Show or $149.99 per couple for a one night stay, dinner at Festival Buffet and the Legends Holiday Show.

If you demand the best in entertainment, dining, and gaming for your dollar then Foxwoods and Legends In Concert is your first and only choice in the northeast! Close out 2009 with lasting memories! To purchase your tickets today click here

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The Inside Scoop on 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Top 3 finalist, Kevin Mills

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Fresh off his admirable 3rd place finish at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Kevin Mills took a few moments out of his busy nightly routine to sit down and answer a few spur of the moment questions for us at our Myrtle Beach Legends In Concert location.

1. What is your favorite memory to date performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist?

“It was performing at the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis and Placing Third in the world, It was an honor to win such a prestigious award.”

2. If you could be a tribute to any other act beside Elvis who would it be and why?

“I haven’t thought much about that because my main focus is the art of doing Elvis. Although, I really enjoy Johnny Cash. If I had the chance I would choose Johnny Cash because its easy for me to mimic his voice. I’ll occasionally perform an impromptu Cash song in my set.”

3. What is your personal record for most scarves tossed into the crowd in one evening, where & when ?

”Oh! (laughs) Taj Mahal in Atlantic City NJ in 1997, I think it was around 30!! The ladies just wouldn’t stop coming to the stage, but I was ready for them.”

4. How many jumpsuits do you accidentally rip yearly?

”They all have there moments.”

5. More on the jumpsuits… How many different jumpsuits have you owned since becoming an ETA and what is the most you have ever spent on a jumpsuit?

“I currently own 8 jumpsuits and the most expensive is the ALOHA suit which cost $3500.00!”

6. Beside yourself of course, what other Elvis Tribute Artist’s do you consider to be in the top 5 in the United States?

“I really enjoy Shawn Klush, Ryan Pelton, Donnie Edwards, Leo Days and Tony Roi”

7. What are your favorite pro sports teams? If you could play one sport professionally, which one it be and why?

” That’s easy, Baseball. My favorite team is the Philadelphia Phillies. I always played ball as a kid in south Philly growing up, actually it was stick ball but my dream as a kid was to play first base for the Phillies.”

8. What is the weirdest encounter you’ve ever had with an adoring female fan?

“I would have to say the time one women actually leaped on the stage to get a scarf. (laughing) I mean she was at my knees begging for one. I thought that was funny, but sweet.”

9. If you weren’t an Elvis Tribute Artist, what would you be your profession?

”I love to cook and I was in the restaurant business for 12 years, I would love to be a chef.”

10. To date, at which Legends In Concert venue have you had the most fun?

“I really enjoyed my stay here in Myrtle Beach because the cast I have worked with are really cool and fun to hang out with, also there is so much to do here in Myrtle. I especially love the beach.”

11. Blue Hawaii or Love Me Tender?

”Love me Tender….the ladies love it!”

Thank you Kevin!

Kevin was kind enough to honor our interview request moments before going on-stage to belt out “Blue Suede Shoes” to a capacity crowd in Myrtle Beach. Catch Kevin performing nightly in Myrtle Beach until the end of October. Thereafter, he can be seen in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Tour at Lumiere Place in St. Louis and the Legends In Concert Holiday Spectacular at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.

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Ultimate Elvis Contest Wows for 2nd Straight year in Myrtle Beach

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Nathan Belt as Elvis For the second straight year, Elvis fans were completely captivated with over one dozen tributes to the King of Rock-N-Roll at Legends In Concert in Surfside Beach, SC.

This 2009 version of the competition featured contestants from all over the United States. Elvis tributes came from as far west as Texas to bring their special brand of Elvis to the throng of Elvis-hungry fans.

The evening’s festivities were emceed by resident South Strand favorite, Steve Fairchild, who portrays Garth Brooks throughout the country at Legends In Concert venues. Steve opened the one night only engagement with an energized and Garth Brooks-ified version of Elvis’ “That’s Alright Mama”, immediately drawing the crowd into an Elvis-filled evening.The evening also featured Kevin Mills, who made two special appearances throughout the evening bringing his Elvis magic to the crowd with impeccable versions of ”Polk Salad Annie” and “My Way”.

The competition opened with the return of last year’s Myrtle Beach contest winner, Michael Sokolik, Jr., who brought local fans to their feet with an energetic & youthful version of Elvis. From there, the night shined on with a dozen more Elvis acts who belted out spirited versions of all of Elvis’ hits from the rare ”Edge of Reality”, to the spiritual ”You Gave Me A Mountain”, and the ever-popular ”Suspicious Minds”.

When the dust settled at the end of round one, only Nathan Belt of Grapevine, Texas, Michael Sokolik, Jr., of Socastee, SC, and Vince King of Pearland, Texas were left standing as the final three. Each of the three then performed two more Elvis hits for the judges. Michael once again took the stage with non-stop movement ala Elvis’ early days and he was followed by Vince King, who provided the crowd with a well-balanced approach to the King of Rock; mixing both melodic vocals and a polished resemblance to Elvis. But the evening belonged to Nathan Belt, who performed third in the final round. Nathan opened his set with a breathtaking rendition of “Hurt” that kept the capacity crowd in awe and resulted in an extended standing ovation. Nathan’s vocals soared to peaks that, at times, seemed almost effortless on his part. Tonight, Nathan had the complete package; Elvis swagger, towering vocals, and a charm only Elvis himself could exude.

The judges votes were in! Nathan Belt (pictured above) saddled in first place followed by fellow Texan, Vince King, who placed a close second. Michael Sokolik, Jr. rounded out the top three finalists.

As the curtain fell on Myrtle Beach’s second annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminary round, the entire ensemble of Elvis tributes treated the crowd to one final Elvis anthem, “Viva Las Vegas”.

Shortly after 11:30pm, all the “Elvi had the left building” , capping off the Fabulous Fifties Festival weekend which is certain to become an enduring tradition along the Grand Strand for years to come. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminary Contestants-Myrtle Beach

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Ultimate Elvis Tribute Preliminary Contest & Fabulous Fifties Festival descend on Myrtle Beach!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Grab your jump suits! The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest is making a stop in Myrtle Beach, SC this Saturday July 25th at 8pm. Legends In Concert theatre in Surfside Beach will host a preliminary round of the much-esteemed contest for the second time.

Over a dozen Elvis impersonators will convene to belt out some of Elvis’ most-beloved tunes. This year’s competition is sure to be filled with numerous treats including a special performance by Lake George contest winner and Myrtle Beach’s resident Elvis tribute, Kevin Mills(pictured right), and the return of last year’s Myrtle Beach winner, Michael Sokolik, Jr.

This year’s competition will also be accompanied by the 1st Annual Fabulous Fifties Festival; the brainchild of Legends In Concert’s Regional General Manager, Chris Beattie. The festival comes to the area on July 24th and 25th and will feature a charity golf tournament, a Fifties Sock Hop , and a classic car cruise. To kick things off on Friday July 24th, a charity golf tournament is being held at Wachesaw Plantation East, former host of the LPGA and 2007 Grand Strand Course of the year. After the golf tournament, a Fifties sock hop will shake, rattle ,and roll into Studebakers night club in Myrtle Beach. On the afternoon of Saturday July 25th, over 50 classic automobiles will roll into the Legends In Concert parking lot in Surfside Beach and then cruise to Chick Fil A of Murrells Inlet. The weekend’s festival will culminate with the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Legends In Concert at 8pm on Saturday evening.

Make your plans to attend all of these fun-filled activities this weekend!

Tickets for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Myrtle Beach contest are moving fast so purchase them now by clicking this link ELVIS TRIBUTE TICKETS-MYRTLE BEACH or by calling the ticket office directly at 1-800-960-SHOW.

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A Night With Garth & Friends in Surfside Beach, SC July 19th

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

A Night With Garth and Friends is a fun-filled variety show starring Steve Fairchild and John Rea appearing at Legends In Concert Surfside Beach, SC on Sunday July 19th at 7:00pm. For 8 years, audiences all over the United States have raved about “Garth” and his special friends. This evening will include surprise “celebrities” who promise to rock the theater rafters!

Steve Fairchild has performed all over the world as Garth Brooks for Legends in Concert.
On this special evening, “Garth” and his friends will support the Regency Hospice Foundation which benefits families who otherwise may not be able to afford the valuable services of Regency Hospice. John Rea, AKA “Jed the Janitor” is the Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for Regency.
Garth and Friends will be held at the Legends In Concert Theater in Surfside Beach. Tickets are $25.00 and may be purchased by calling the Legends in Concert Box Office at 238-STAR or Regency Hospice at 843-651-2335. Join us for an evening of great music, over-the-top laughter and more than a few surprises. It will be an unforgettable evening!!

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Legends In Concert opens to a packed house at Foxwoods

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Legends In Concert opened to a capacity crowd inside Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Fox Theatre on Tuesday June 2nd.

Rob Caudill as Rod Stewart opened the show and set the tone with his raucous opening set which included the well-known closer, ”Maggie May”, that had an eager and willing audience singing along.

The opening night performance also included spot-on performances from Cher, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston, and Elvis Presley tributes. Cher, portrayed by Sandra Wood, was a crowd-pleaser with a guest participating on a fun-loving rendition of Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” that had the standing-room only crowd in stitches. Next on was Steve McCoy, who like the real Tom Jones, had ladies swooning in their seats as he ripped through all of Tom Jones’ classics with unfettered passion. Whitney Houston tribute, Jazmine, took the stage next belting out all of Whitney’s greatest hits and ending off with her biggest chart-topper, “I Will Always Love You.” In fitting Legends In Concert style, the last tribute to take front and center stage for the evening was Leo Days as Elvis Presley. Leo, a semi-finalist in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, churned out hit after hit from the King of Rock-n-Roll in grand fashion. Leo brought the crowd to their feet on several occasions during his closing set.

The evening concluded with a rousing finale’ followed by a thunderous standing ovation! Each legend brought a unique excitement to their signature act on this maiden voyage with Foxwoods. All of these top-notch tributes combined with dazzling dancers, remarkable backing singers, and a heavy-hitting, no holds barred rock band made for a classic opening night at our newest venue.

Legends In Concert will be appearing all summer long at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT. Click here for show tickets, daily line-ups, show times, and more information.

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Legends In Concert opens at Foxwoods Tues. June 2nd!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Legends In Concert, the longest running celebrity tribute show in the world, will be opening at Foxwoods Resort Casino on June 2nd, 2009 and run through September 6th, 2009.

Our summer line-up will include top-notch star tributes from both past and present including Elvis Presley, Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston, Jay Leno, Michael Jackson, and many more.

Join us for a star-filled summer as we open at the Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Casino Resort, North America’s largest casino, in just ONE WEEK!

Click here for Legends In Concert tickets at Foxwoods

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Rolling Stones Experience Jolts Myrtle Beach for One Night!

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Brash. Undaunted. Unmistakable. Straightfoward rock. You name it! The Rolling Stones Experience, “Satisfaction”, blew the roof off of Legends In Concert in Myrtle Beach Saturday night.

The Ultimate Rolling Stones Experience burned through Rolling Stones hit after hit. The guitar work was technically perfect matching Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood’s style lick for lick. Chris LeGrand, Satisfaction’s lead singer, matched Jagger note for note. The crowd was wowed by a 2nd half acoustic set and the closing song, “Satisfaction”-the band’s namesake, brought the house down.

Myrtle Beach local, Jamie Gainey, commented ” What an uncompromised tribute to one of the world’s greatest rock bands, the Stones!” He also added that the “impersonations were extremely authentic with all the original flare and moves!”

If you attended tonight’s show, we would love your feedback! Please leave a comment.

More special events to come….check out our Ulimate Elvis Preliminary Contest coming this July!

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Tribute to the Beach Boys - “Good Vibrations”

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

The evening performance started out with ” Surfin USA” and concluded with “Barbara Ann” to a standing ovation! Three costume changes accompanied the vast eras of the best songs of the Beach Boys! The audience clapped, sang along, swayed, danced and wanted to know when the next performance date was scheduled.

If you attended the show tonight, please share your comments.

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Beach Boys Tribute ‘Good Vibrations’ Set to Shake Myrtle Beach in April!

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

The ultimate tribute to the music of the Beach Boys, “Good Vibrations” is set to make an appearance on the Grand Strand this coming Saturday April 18th at Legends In Concert. This is the 4th event of our special 2009 tribute series at Legends Theater in Myrtle Beach.

Mark your calendars now to attend this unique show! “Good Vibrations” effortlessly captures the soaring harmonies that made the Beach Boys America’s foremost pop group during the 60’s. Revisit the anthems of summer as “Good Vibrations” performs faithful renditions of “California Girls”, “Help Me Rhonda”, “Don’t Worry, Baby”, “Surfin’ USA” and many, many more hits.

Don’t miss this ONE NIGHT ONLY performance! Purchase your tickets now by calling 1-800-960-7469.

Hope to see your surfboard on our wave on April 18th…..

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This Day In Music History

1962 - The Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry" was released. 1987 - "Sign 'O' The Times," Prince's third movie, opened. 1994 - David Crosby got a liver transplant. 1995 - A new Beatles recording, "Free As a Bird," began airing on radio stations. The song had debuted on ABC-TV the night before. 1997 - Kenny G. received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2001 - The Kiss Deluxe Edition 5 disc box set was released. The set included 92 tracks.