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.

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

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:

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St. Louis Dispatch

Official Press Release

  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.

Stamper and Barrett, who have been teamed together as the Blues Brothers since 1996, will be appearing along with Janet Jackson, Elton John, Lionel Richie, and Madonna tributes for a limited engagement at Lumiere Place beginning on September 16th.  This well-seasoned Blues Brothers duo brings the magic of Elwood and Jake Blues’ characters to life with every performance; leaving crowd after crowd in stitches.

Tim and Kenny have been mainstays at Legends In Concert’s South Carolina location for years but enjoy sharing their highly-regarded act with Legends’ shows nationwide. The synergy of this twosome is something  Legends’  producers love to bring to our fans across the United States. They regularly captivate crowds with their energized renditions of  Blues Brothers performances from the self-titled 1980 movie classic, Saturday Night Live, and Animal House.

This is only a limited engagement, so be sure to get your tickets to Legends In Concert at Lumiere Place soon! Tim and Kenny’s special appearance at Lumiere ends on October 11th when they return to our Myrtle Beach location for the upcoming holiday season.

We decided to take a moment to do a brief sit down with Kenny and gather a few memorable pieces of his Legends journey thus far….

How old where you when you first picked up a guitar? “10″

Who are your musical influences and a fan of?“Chet Atkins, Tony Rice, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Johnson, Ray Flack, and Jerry Reed.”

Who has been in the Surfside location band the longest beside you? and what is the best thing you like about his/her playing style? “Randy Porshia. I really admire Randy’s versatility. His skill allows him to adapt so easily to a variety of musical styles.”

As a performer, what is the most embarrassing on-stage, live mishap you have witnessed? “I was playing bass at an outdoor Bluegrass festival. The fiddle player had a little too much to drink and started swatting at a bird with his bow during one of our songs.”

What is your most favorite moment with Legends In Concert? “Singing harmony with Whit Privette behind Jennifer Joseph as Linda Ronstadt.”

After all these years of performing live night in and night out for Legends, what remains as your favorite Legends’ artist song to perform live? “Our Neil Diamond tribute’s version of The Christmas Song. I loved playing the sax solo on guitar!”

What is the oddest comment you have ever heard from a guest after a show? “Hey, are you Elvis?”

How much time, on average, does the band rehearse for an incoming act? “2 days plus homework…Kenny laughs heartily after this answer. He says “sometimes it’s really tough to put a real number on the actual time it takes to prepare, it can vary from act to act.”

Which Legends normally have the most difficult musical charts for the band to rehearse or “gel” on? “Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe, Liberace, and I could probably name a few more…”

Aside from Legends In Concert, what is the most recent concert you have attended as a fan? “It was a multiple bill of 80’s bands back in 2006, I think? Firehouse, Ratt, Cinderella, & Quiet Riot.”

Last question, two words to describe your band? “Dedicated and meticulous!”

Dedicated and meticulous. Well put Kenny. Catch Kenny Duncan and the band live nightly at our Surfside Beach theater.

FOR TICKETS CALL 1-800-960-7469 or visit our Myrtle Beach page.

Vince will bring his highly-regarded King of Rock-n-Roll tribute to Legends In Concert in Myrtle Beach beginning this Saturday August 8th.  He returns to Myrtle Beach fresh off an admirable second place finish in our preliminary Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.  Vince astounded the local crowd with on target vocals and a bright, refreshing homage to Elvis.

Experience Vince during this limited run at our Surfside Beach location! All of his performances are guaranteed to provide a top-notch representation of the King’s vocals and savvy stage presence.  Reserve your seats now and catch a glimpse of this sure-fire rising Elvis tribute artist!!!

The  final month at Foxwoods will feature the highly-demanded continuation of Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson, Steve Fairchild as Garth Brooks, Sherrie Rae Parker as Bette Midler, Stephen Sorrentino as Elton John, and Coty Alexanderas Gwen Stefani.  Elvis tribute, Ryan Pelton  will also be appearing on select dates between August 4th and September 6th.

At the demand of Foxwoods’ casino-goers and Michael Jackson fans, Legends In Concert will continue to present Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson. Throughout June and July, visitors to Fox Theatre have been enamored with his dedicated portrayal of Michael Jackson. Catch him before our initial Foxwoods run ends on September 6th. Additionally,  Ryan Pelton will appear on select dates this August. Ryan is widely noted for having a striking resemblance to Elvis.

Our inaugural engagement at the world’s largest casino has already delighted thousands of  visitors with tributes to Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Tom Jones, and more. The final weeks of this limited summer engagement promise to deliver even more industry-leading entertainment to Foxwoods’ guests. Capacity crowds are expected nightly, so grab your seats now!

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.

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.