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Top 10 Craziest Guest Comments at Legends In Concert

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

1. What time does your 8pm show start? You would be shocked we get this intriguing question quite often. We always try to start at our advertised time.

2. “How Much are your tickets?” a guest asked, the Legends sales representative answers, then guest asks “is that price for a man or woman?” Hey! Same price for the ladies and gentleman at our show.

3. A guest approached our Myrtle Beach ticket office and asked “Is this where we come for the free golf lessons?” Nope. Just the World’s Longest Running and Most Popular tribute show, although some of our entertainers love to golf!

4. A ticket agent answered an incoming call on our reservation line and stated “Thank you for calling Legends In Concert, may I help you?”, the guest asked “Are you a real person?”. Contrary to popular trends when you call during normal business hours, we do actually answer the phone!

5. A gentleman called and asked if his girlfriend, who was from a foreign country, would be allowed to attend our show? No problem there, we have performed to millions of fans in 15 different countries over 5 continents.

6. A Customer called to purchase 3 seats. Our ticket agent asks “are all 3 adults?”, guest responds “Yes, they are married!” double huh?

7. “Is the ticket price higher for people from Florida?” Nope again. We love Floridians just as much as every other American.

8. A ticket agent asked a caller “Do you have access to the internet?”, the caller responded “Yes, I will be coming on the interstate!” I guess it won’t be on the information highway!

9. A guest called and asked “Do you think my six year old son can stay awake until 11pm?” reservationist responded ” I’m not sure miss, what time does he normally go to bed?” We guarantee that our show will keep you rockin’ in your seat. No time for sleeping during our energy-infused concerts!

10. A guest called and asked “how on earth can Elvis and Buddy Holly be performing in the same show if they are both deceased?” Have to admit we get questions of this nature a lot. We are the world’s longest running and most highly-regarded tribute show. Our performers have painstakingly dedicated hours to perfect re-creating every aspect of all our legends whether deceased or alive.

Inaugural Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Tour opens in St. Louis!

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

ueta-logoThis past Wednesday night, October 21st, the first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Tour opened at Lumiere Place in St. Louis for a limited engagement. Legends In Concert and Elvis Presley Enterprises have combined to bring this tour to throngs of Elvis-loving fans.

The show which features this year’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner, Bill Cherry, and several of the finalists from the 2009 competition, opened to glowing reviews and a capacity crowd this past Wednesday. Fans were amazed by the tribute to Elvis that spans several eras of the King’s career.

This one-of-a-kind tour continues to perform to a packed Lumiere Place nightly through  November 8th.  Click here for tickets!

For more information on this amazing tour, visit these links:

elvis.com

St. Louis Dispatch

Official Press Release

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

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Kevin Mills as Elvis PresleyGrab 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.

Legends continues to bring the Michael Jackson experience to thousands

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Damian Brantley as Michael JacksonIn the wake of the untimely and sad passing away of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Legends In Concert  plans to continue to forge ahead with dignified and respectful tributes to the “gloved one” as we have done meticulously in the past.

Legends In Concert will continue to provide thousands of adoring Michael Jackson fans with an endearing and energetic tribute to his legacy.  Michael Jackson tribute artists have been a staple of the Legends In Concert family for several years. Artists such as E’Casanova ,  William Hall , and Damian Brantley have provided Legends In Concert show-goers with electric renditions of all Michael’s signature moves and vocals that is unsurpassed in the field of  tribute artistry.

With the news of Michael Jackson’s recent passing, several Legends In Concert performers and managers have reflected on how the King of Pop influenced them. Dennis Inman who impersonates The Temptations says. “He really changed the visual aspect of the industry with epic videos he did a lot of firsts.”   “I had the cartoon Jackson Five the “Off the Wall” record when Michael had an afro the size of a basketball,” Bucky Heard who impersonates Jake Blues says. Legends In Concert - known for its live celebrity impersonator shows - does not have a Michael Jackson impersonator in its Myrtle Beach show, but has asked its Elton John impersonator, Mitch Adams of Las Vegas, to pay homage to the King of Pop in one of his shows that started Thursday night in Myrtle Beach, said regional general manager Chris Beattie.  Beattie added “We will continue to pay homage [to Michael Jackson] at least for a week, but we haven’t had time to think about what we will do in addition.”

“Legends in Concert has featured remarkably talented Michael Jackson tribute artists in our shows worldwide for many years and we look forward to continuing the legacy of his music and his spirit. ” said Brian Brigner, chief operating officer of On Stage Entertainment, creators of the world’s longest running tribute show. “We have the utmost respect for Michael Jackson and have always prided ourselves on being dedicated to the presentation of entertainment featuring the highest quality tribute artist replication in the industry.  We are humbled to share the body of work he left behind with his millions of devoted fans, and are confident we can inspire yet another generation of Michael enthusiasts by sharing his gift.”

Legends In Concert’s upcoming July line-up at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT will feature an exciting Michael Jackson tribute (Damian Brantley); an appearance scheduled before the passing of America’s most iconic pop star.

 

please feel free to check out these links:

Branson Entertainers and Fans Mourn Michael Jackson’s Death

Legendary King of Pop dies at age 50

We invite you to share your  thoughts, stories, memories and photos of Michael with us. Please leave a comment.

Backstage

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Makeup, costumes, Jeopardy, that last minute bite of food, welcome backstage to Legends in Concert.  I typically arrive about 30 minutes prior to show time, so already the Legends, singers, dancers have already begun preps for the opening number. They are busy with costumes, make up, hair, it is a busy atmosphere, and sometimes you hear the “hey do you have any foundation?” I mentioned Jeopordy, that’s what is usually on in the Green Room entertaining those who walk by and those just taking a minute to relax.  It’s quite amazing how much your fellow co-workers know.  The volume on the TV is sometimes drowned out by the hair dryer, someone tuning a guitar, and yes there is laughing. We are in show business so you have to keep a smile.

It is overall a fun environment with a great group of people to work with. I believe one of the best parts about my job is the people. I enjoy everyone I work for, and with.  Trust me there is never a dull moment backstage and many of us have made life long friends with our fellow co-workers backstage. I did know several of the performers and workers backstage before I started working at Legends in February and it’s been nice to get to spend time with them as well. Yes, occasionally we do have time to reflect back on what happened the night before. Where do I begin with that? As you hear PLACES!

That’s the 5 minute mad dash to finish the food you were cramming down, getting that last drop of water, or finish putting on your costume as you run to your position in the theatre for show time.  When places gets called you see the mad rush to get to the stage, because at 8:00 it’s show time.

the green room

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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The “Green Room” is a room in the theater that accommodates the performers when they are not required to be on the stage…making them easily accessible for their call.

Many interpretations of the term “Green Room” have surfaced over the years, beginning with the first recorded use in 1701.

Some of those folk etymologies are:

  • Green is thought to have a calming, soothing effect
  • Long before modern makeup came along, actors had to allow their makeup to “cure”! Until it was cured, it was “green”, and actors were advised to sit in the “greening” room until their makeup was stable enough for performing.
  • The most widely accepted origin dates back to the Shakespearean theatre where Actors prepared for their performances in a “room” filled with greenery! The environment provided a moisture that was thought to be beneficial to the actor’s voice.

Contrary to popular belief, most Green Rooms are not actually green! Modern “Green Rooms” include all of the current necessities including “wireless internet”, cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.

Contributor: Denise Whitesell - Legends In Concert Myrtle Beach

Cecil’s World Comments

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

 

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 Hello my name is Cecil Chandler. I have been in the radio and television business for nearly 40 years and when it comes to music I am a big fan. When I moved to Surfside Beach 8 years ago I discovered Legends in Concert and since that time I have been there more than a dozen times. It’s hard to believe that you can re-live your rock-and-roll days at one of their shows. I would like to tell you about a few of my favorite acts I have seen at Legends. I am a big Elvis fan and Ryan Pelton has his Elvis tribute down to a tee. The Blues Brothers never get old they are always funny and entertaining, the best group act I have seen at Legends is “The Temptations” they really brought the house down with the famous temptation walk and they sounded just like the real Temptations. Now what really amazed me is watching the entertainer Brain McCullough doing Roy Orbison, when he did “Crying” it took my breath away. As you can tell I am a big music fan, keep up the good work and never let the music die. This is the one show in the Myrtle Beach area that let’s you turn back the hands of time when rock and roll was king. The show of course also provides a number of other great entertainers of today but I am a fan of the oldies. P.S. I love your new web site it gives everyone a chance to see what the entertainer look like compared to the real stars. 

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A year filled with news breaking events…

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Lech Walesa Poland
Founder of Solidarity, campaigner for human rights

Singer Karen Carpenter died of complications from anorexia nervosa at age 32.


Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys died from a drowning accident while diving off his friends 52 foot yacht Emerald in Marina Del Ray, California. By special dispensation of the United States government he was buried at sea.

The Last Deloreans were produced in 1983.

Vanessa Williams becomes first African-American Miss America

The final episode of M.A.S.H. aired with more than 125 million viewers tuned in to watch.

The “Just Say No’ anti-drug campaign debuts

People Magazine’s most intriguing people for 1983 were: Debra Winger, Mr. T., Joan Rivers, Matthew Brodrick, Michael Jackson, & Jennifer Beals.

Things have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same “Legends In Concert” is still entertaining fans

My #1 Reason 1983 was a very good year, my Daughter Megan was born! 

She continues to bring energy to life for her parents, family, friends, community and students.

She is making a difference in our world.

Legends In Concert Blog Disclaimer: All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. LegendsInConcert.com makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.

 

1983 STATS

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

1983 STATS

US President

Ronald Reagan

US Vice President

George Bush

US Population

234,721,000

World Population

4,690,570,217

Life Expectancy Male

71

Life Expectancy Female

78.1

Average Income

$12,133.00

Unemployment Rate

9.6

Price House

$36,000 One Story Two Bedroom

$85,000 Two Story Four Bedroom

Price Car

$6,900 Ford Escort

$9,350 Buick Skylark

Price Milk

$1.89 Gallon

Price Gas

$1.29 per gallon

Price Bread

$0.66

Price of Postage

$0.20

 

Tomorrow: A year filled with news breaking events some of which we shall never forget!

 

Legends In Concert Blog Disclaimer: All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. LegendsInConcert.com makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.

1983 TECHNOLOGY

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Camcorders are introduced

 

The CD is introduced to the general public

 

The FCC authorizes Motorola to begin testing cellular phone service in Chicago

 

The Apple Lisa (the prototype of the Macintosh) was released

 

Mike Muuss writes Ping while at the US Army Ballistics Research Laboratory

 

The Internet becomes a reality when the ARPANET is split into Military and Civilian sections

 

Berkely releases Unix 4.2BSD, including TCP/IP

 

Internet Activities Board (IAB) established, replacing the Internet Configuration Control Board

 

Compaq computer Corp. introduced first PC clone that used the same software as the IBM PC

 

Microsoft announced word, originally called Multi-Tool word, and windows

 

Mitch Kapor introduced Lotus 1-2-3

 

The Musical Instrument digital Interface (MIDI) was introduced

 

Atari replaces the 400/800/1200XL line of home computers with the 600XL and the 800XL

 

Nintendo started selling the home video game console “Family Computer”

 

Texas Instruments released the Compact Computer 40[tm] (CC40) A BASIC-language notebook computer that measured 9.5 by 5.75 by 1.00 inch, weighed just 22 ounces and operated from four AA batteries or an optional AC adapter

 

Tomorrow is Stats Day!

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