Follow That Dream Productions

Special

announcements !!

Reflections of the King 2008

"The Spirit Lives On"

(See Flyer below under Contests)

We would like to welcome Irv Cass to our FTDP family. Thank you Irv for your kindness and support.

FTDP is honored to welcome " The Voice Of Elvis" Doug Church to our family of artists. Thank you Doug, Dom and "Colonel Pat"

"Monday May 12th Marshall leaves to go back home to the UK leaving behind a new group of fans. Awesome is one of the words that describes this entertainer. His voice ,his look ,and his charisma is Elvis. He captures Elvis' very essence and mystique with every move, and his command of the stage is evident. From the minute he made his entrance with two security guards by his side...Marshall had people mesmerized" Bobbie Arnold FTDP

Please watch for the whole review and pictures of Marshall's debut here in the US

Marshall King

See Flyer Below for details on May 10th show

General Admission tickets available at the door : $10.00 pp Children 5 and under Free !!

Tribute News

After a month the news will be archived on the News, Updates and Archives page for future reference.

5/10 Congratulations goes out to FTDP's own Travis Allen who took 2nd in the first preliminary round in Arnold Missouri.

5/4 4/20 Lady Luck Music's 'Peoples Choice Of Champs' in support of the Alzheimer Society Of Durham Region was a complete success! Elvis fans from Ontario, Quebec and even parts of the US, filled Sikorski Hall to capacity on Sunday April 20 and enjoyed electrifying performances by competing champs and headliners. Congratulations to Jon Cigan (1st), Larry Tschekalin (2nd) and David Muggeridge (3rd). Click Here for story and pics!
(photo credit Gord Kirby of Evolution Entertainment) www.evolutionentertainment.ca

4/24 Received this email today from Elvis Tribute Artist Gary Elvis Britt. Thought you'd like to hear my latest song, "Let The Candle Burn " You can see the rough draft video at: www.Richard-Rosenthal1.magix.net Gary's song is about helping young people who have had difficult times for various reasons. Please check it out...just click on Gary's name ,sit back and enjoy the video of the song that Gary has written and is performing.

4/23 Tickets for the following shows are NOW ON SALE Follow That Dream Productions/Canada "An Evening Of Stars" July 18th in Welland and Follow That Dream Productions/Canada "A Night Of Legends July 19th in Fort Erie Please see flyers below or on events page for times and prices.

This is a letter from Joan Minnery to all their friends and fans

Dear Friends: This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Memphis Motion; who have been rocking and rolling across North America, keeping the memories alive of Elvis and the 50s & 60s!!! In August, Memphis Motion will be escorting an entourage of fans to Nashville, where they will showcase their infamous harmonies at the Grand Ole Opry. What has made this event more spectacular, is that on Friday August 8th, this also marks the 1000th show for Memphis Motion. ONE THOUSAND SHOWS!!! That's 1000 times, they have sang and brought their award winning Elvis and Oldies showcase to an estimated 600,000 people. They are beyond freaked out and ecstatic that this monumental milestone in their 10 year history, is happening with some of their most loyal and craziest fans, family members, friends and within a venue that millions have dreamed about...Memphis Motion have indeed ARRIVED!!! After 10 years of touring and 1000 shows; the scrapbook of Memphis Moments and Mayhem is jammed pack with stories, fun, laughter, adventures, some tears, behind the scenes happenings, chaos, smiles, goofiness, photographs, videos, and more sequins than a Las Vegas revue!!! Added to this amazing news: Joan, Rosie, Geph, Alicia and Mary Jane will be shake rattle and rolling throughout Ontario and the United States this year, as they add to their intensifying arsenal of shows, eventually culminating in the Memphis Motion 10th Anniversary Extravaganza in November. Memphis Motion are pulling out ALL the stops for their 10th Anniversary shin dig and it's going to be one helluva blow out party; with Elvis and Friends from all over the World!!! Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the Memphis Motion 10th Anniversary Extravaganza...everyone is invited!!! And WE wouldn't trade any of this for all of the jumpsuits in Memphis. Elvisly Yours, Memphis Motion ~ A Salute to Elvis and the 50s & 60s!!! Celebrating 10 Years of Keeping The Memories Alive Brantford Ontario Canada www.memphismotion.com Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Weekend & Classic Car Show Elvis - Led Zeppelin & Every Note In Between August 23rd & August 24th Best Western Hotel, Brantford Ontario Canada www.memphismotion.com

4/16 Calling All Tribute Artists Do you sing like Patsy Cline, Shake it like Elvis, Croon like Michael Buble, Strut like Mick Jagger, Scream like Bon Scott, Dance like Tina Turner, Sex it up like Cher, Howl like Ozzy, Slink like Marilyn, Belt Like Janis, Front like Robert Plant, Twang like Willie Nelson, Scat like Bette Midler or just plain think you look, sing and act like someone famous? Mink Productions are seeking Impersonators from all genres of music, for their upcoming Tribute Artist Contest being held Saturday August 23rd & Sunday August 24th at the Best Western Hotel in Brantford. Tribute Artists saluting the musical icons of the last 60 years will be putting it all on the line for a $1000.00 Cash Grand Prize and the coveted award of being named Ontario's Best Tribute Act. Trophies and prizes for top finalists. Contest will be divided into categories which include: Rock Stars, Country Legends, Pop Icons and Anything Goes. Imagine a contest that was able to bring together Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck, Bobby Darrin, Peggy Lee, Shania Twain, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, the Beatles, the Stones, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Sonny & Cher, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and of course ELVIS. Imagine No More..It's Happening and We're Ready to Rock!! Everyone welcome, all ages represented. Youth division for performers 16 years of age and younger. If you are a tribute artist or know of someone who would be interested in entering our contest, please contact us at your earliest possible convenience. For more information please contact Joan Minnery @ (519) 752-1694 OR Michelle King @ (519) 752-0710 Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Weekend & Classic Car Show Elvis - Led Zeppelin & Every Note In Between
August 23rd - August 24thBest Western Hotel, Brantford Ontario Canada
http://memphismotion.com/ROA/ROA-home.htm

3/20 Here is an email I received from a wonderful artist by the name of Mark Lee Pringle on his retirement

I'm proud to say that I got to do what I had dreamed of doing,...portraying Elvis Presley's 1950s' career in historic detail! The last six years have been the Ultimate Blast for me! (time to Brag',..lol) I am/was the 'ONLY' ETA to cover Elvis' career from 1953 to 1958 in such detail,...I correlated as many of 'my' shows as possible to Elvis' show-dates 50 years ago,...I used the same exact replicas of all four of his guitars,...used three of the same type of 50s' microphones,...Most of his exact replica out-fits from Overton Park Shell, Texas/Arkansas tour, the N.Y.C. RCA-studio, Louisiana Hayride, Milton Berle, Ed Sullivan, Tupelo Dairy Fair, Jailhouse Rock, Vancouver/Calif. tour...same replica jewelry,...same shoes & socks,...same hair-products,...same Full-size replica RCA Nipper-Dog statue on-stage,...I got to sing in Memphis at B.B. Kings' Rest.' on Beale St.,...been to Graceland & Sun Studios 5 times, Audubon house once,...met and shook hands with lots of celebrities/musicians that knew/worked with Elvis during the 50s & 60s,...'Today' was my Last ETA show,(the same week of Elvis' last show in Memphis before he got inducted to the Army),...but, MOST of ALL, got to meet some of thee' nicest Elvis Fans in the World!!! I want to Thank you All again for all of your support & help in' making my Dream come true!!! God Bless, Mark Lee Pringle 'retired-ETA'

If you would like to email Mark and wish him well LIMAKEH@aol.com

Please check this out:

Coiling Dragon Kung-Fu/Wu-Shu Studio Check-out my "Kung-Fu" web-site'. My school is available to perform Tai-Chi, Kung-fu, Lion-Dance & Dragon-Dance at your event. Plus, I am now open for new students! You can e-mail for all of the places that I now teach! Please pass this on! Thank you, Si-Fu; Mark Lee Pringle (Li Ma-Keh)

Thank you Mark for being a part of FTDP....you brought with you talent and a special class and I know you will be missed by your fans as an Elvis Tribute Artist.....God bless you and all your new endeavors as successful as this one has been. Bobbie

Event Flyers

The Duplex in Greenwich Village-New York City

August 16th See Events page for more details

http://www.spotlight29.com/entertainment.html

www.paulcaseyproductions.com

CRUISES

http://www.elvis.co.uk/Party-Cruise.aspx

The organizers of the famous European Elvis Tribute Artist Championships and the website http://www.elvis.co.uk present the ELVIS PARTY CRUISE; the first European Elvis cruise, sailing on Royal Caribbean's new US$450 million Freedom Class ship, the Independence of the Seas. Ed Bonja - Elvis Presley's Tour Manager - Joins the Guest List for the First European Elvis Cruise

August 28th -September 1st All Elvis fans report to the buffet tables! The 2008 Elvis Cruise will be leaving New Orleans for a four night trip to Mexico. The host will be Jerry Schilling, one of The King's long time friends and member of his Memphis Mafia. Also Joe Guercio and an appearance by the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2007 Shawn Klush. The agenda includes other Elvis impersonators, contests, and tributes to the big guy. The cruise is officially licensed by Elvis' estate. Sounds like more fun than the theme cruise we proposed based on The Poseidon Adventure that required all passengers to stand on their heads for the length of the journey. For full details .