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Chris MacDonald ''Memories of Elvis in Concert''
Guest Event
February 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Mainstage
$35
Tickets on Sale: November 2, 2009
This event has occurred
32 years ago, we lost one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of our time. Are you still lonesome for the energy, charisma and the incredible voice of one of the most enduring icons of our pop culture? Then come celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley, when tribute artist Chris MacDonald presents his Memories of Elvis in Concert Thursday February 25, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center .
Elvis Presley, recognized by TIME magazine as the ''Artist of the Century,'' has sold more records than any other artist or group in the history of modern music. Even after death, his image and music continue to be loved and celebrated throughout the world. A special celebration commemorating Sun Records release of Elvis Presley's song ''That's all right Mama'' in 1954 was established as the official 50th Birthday of Rock-n-roll. With recent number ones on Billboard and Great Britain's charts, Elvis once again proves he is gone, but not forgotten.
Keeping the memory alive at countless venues throughout the country Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of the ''King of Rock-n-Roll'' with his tribute Memories of Elvis. An energetic and experienced entertainer, MacDonald has starred in the famous Legends in Concert stage productions in such cities as Branson, MO, and Las Vegas, NV and at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino in Florida. Adding to the authenticity of his tribute, Chris has the honor of being the only tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland's Heartbreak Hotel for 7 consecutive years.
Along with his 15 piece production band, Chris will be joined on stage by special guest star Elvis' original drummer and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame member, D. J. Fontana. D.J. Fontana played on of all of Elvis' number one hits in the 50's and 60's, including Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel and many others. He also appeared with Elvis on his legendary early television performances including The Milton Berle, Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan shows.
Not only is the charismatic MacDonald superb in performing as Elvis, this versatile performer has an extensive repertoire spanning from the 50's through today including contemporary country music tunes in addition to some of his own original music. MacDonald's solid vocals have also earned him Broward County's Florida Country Music Association's (FCMA) Male Vocalist of the Year award and a feature track on The Deuces Wild compilation CD which received the FCMA Best CD of the Year award. Chris has a new original country CD (No Misconception) recorded in Nashville with special guest stars the Legendary Jordanaires who perform all of the background harmony vocals, just released for digital downloads on itunes.com and his site www.chriselvis.com . For more info on Chris' country music go to www.chrismacdonaldcountry.com
For one night only, MacDonald will bring back an All-American Legend in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, dancers, high-energy concert band and special guest start D. J Fontana, Elvis' original drummer.Come join us for this Rockin tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of our time.
Website: http://www.chriselvis.com