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Reflections of the King Contest and Convention 2008

"The Spirit Lives On"

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Tribute News

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6/27-6/21 Congratulations to FTDP's own Ted Torres of Orlando Fl. First place Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona. Ormond Beach, Florida. Ted proceeds to the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis

6/27 Tickets Now Available for the Nine-Day Celebration of Elvis’ Life

Events Include: All-New, Star-Studded “Elvis, from Broadway to Memphis,” Two “Music and Movies” Nights on the Front Lawn of Graceland, Fan Club Events, Charity Fundraisers, Celebrity Guests and the Second Annual “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” Contest. CKX Chairman and CEO Robert F.X. Sillerman to Appear at “The Official Elvis Insiders Conference” MEMPHIS, Tenn
The 2008 event will feature several new activities and entertainment including “Elvis, From Broadway to Memphis.” This first-ever production will include a state-of-the-art, video-projected Elvis performing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Broadway stars Leah Hocking, Austin Miller, 2007 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Shawn Klush and the rockabilly group The Dempseys. Two shows will be held on August 16th at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis.
Special ticket packages as well as tickets for individual events are now available. Visit ElvisWeek.com for detailed ticket and event information.

About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (www.ckx.com), a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market® under the ticker symbol CKXE.

Contacts
Elvis Presley Enterprises
David Beckwith/Jason Wanamaker
323-845-9836

6/24 FTDP welcomes Gene back!!! A famed Throggs Neck Elvis Impersonator has returned to the stage after a successful surgery revitalized a severe reflux condition, which paused his popular act for a year and a half. Thrilled to be up and moving, Gene DiNapoli said, “I’m coming back and the ailment has subsided, hopefully for good.” DiNapoli made his debut on stage at a sold out show June 11th – 12th at Michael’s Italian Family Restaurant, located at 4300 Boston Post Road.
A performance in late June at Tottonos Restaurant in Yonkers and an October appearance in California are also on DiNapoli’s upcoming schedule. As a result of the severe acid reflux disease, the entertainer’s vocal cords and esophagus were burned, forcing him to stop all performances in November of 2006. The road to recovery was particularly difficult for the impersonator, as he couldn’t enjoy his passion. “I really missed performing,” said DiNapoli, whose insurance would not cover the necessary procedure. “Last year was a roller coaster of emotion. ”Along with the inability to exercise his talent, DiNapoli said he struggled with the financial burden of not performing. At a high point in his career before the illness, the New York Post wrote a profile story on DiNapoli, which he said dramatically increased the demand for appearances. Unfortunately, his unexpected condition forced him to turn down lucrative offers, one of which was performing on a cruise ship.A low point hit when the television program, Hollywood Heat, came to his house to interview him, not knowing of his debilitating ailment. Still saddened recalling the meeting, DiNapoli said, “The guy said, ‘What’s wrong with you? We can’t put you on T.V. like this.’ ”Dispirited by the loss of the joy and financial compensation of his performances, friends, families and hundreds of supporters held a benefit on October 30 to help get DiNapoli back on track. “The benefit really lifted my spirits and did a lot of good,” he said. He is particularly grateful to the event’s main organizers friend and fellow performer Patrice Norell, and friend Lori Centeno, along with his wife, sister and parents.Many Bronx merchants helped with contributions for the benefit, including Jerome Ragusa, the famed “Cannoli King” of Gino’s Pastries on E. 187th Street in Belmont. DiNapoli looks to the future. “I want to start acting,” DiNapoli explained, “but music is always my first love.”

6/15 Letter to Elvis Fan Club Presidents: Legacy Hall of Fame, Inc. Bill & Linda Kinard

Dear Fan Club Presidents and Fan Club Members: It is an honor and a privilege to introduce to you and your fan club members to Legacy Hall of Fame, Inc., Linda Kinard, my wife, myself, Bill Kinard, and our project for your review and consideration. Legacy Hall of Fame, Inc. is a 501 (3) (c) nonprofit foundation.
The Project: Legacy Hall of Fame Inc. proposes to build a museum for the specific purpose of building a lasting tribute, to the legacy of numerous famous individuals, (legends) in the state of Mississippi. However, Elvis Presley will be one the museums most prominent features. The museum will be constructed to display art, memorabilia, vehicles, etc. and the "TCB Tour Bus", that "Elvis Presley" helped "J.D. Sumner" purchase. "J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Quartet" actually used the TCB tour bus; however Elvis did drive it at one time, according to the article in the book J.D. Sumner wrote. "Elvis His Love for Gospel Music and J.D. Sumner". We ask the fan club president to get behind this worth while project and inform your fan club members, family members, friends, and other fan clubs to support Legacy Hall of Fame and help it raise the funds to construct the museum and restore the TCB Tour Bus? Please visit our web sites at: http://www.LegacyHallofFame.org and our other fans project at: http://www.elvispresleyheights.com. You may also contact us, Bill & Linda Kinard at: (662) 620-9966 and/or e-mail us at: LegacyHallofFame@gmail.com

6/13 NEW LIMITED EDITION CD-DUKESFEST SPECIAL - COLLIER & CO

Friend, we are offering the new hot single "Traveler" from John Schneider's movie Collier & CO Limited Edition version. Also available available on DVD at Amazon, eBay and misc site.

Internet Special $10.00 per CD Free shipping

For more info or to purchase a copy go to our website store:

www.paulcaseyproductions.com

6/8 Congratulations to FTDP's Vic Trevino on his win JUNE 4 - 6 - Tupelo Elvis Festival, Tupelo, Mississippi
1st - Vic proceeds to Memphis Ultimate Elvis® Contest

6/6 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.

6/6 Grab your hound dog, put on your blue suede shoes, grease back that hair, hop in your pink Cadillac and set your sights on Brantford as we get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll, at the Best Western Hotel for the 1st annual ROCK OF AGES ~ Tribute Convention & Classic Car Show invading the city on August 23rd & August 24th.

Brantford is once again stepping back in time; as the entire town will be getting knee deep in poodle skirts, classic cars, beehive hairdos, leather jackets, saddle shoes, gibson guitars and the greatest music of all time for another city invasion of Elvis & Oldies Magic!!!

The Rock of Ages festival kicks off on Saturday August 23rd at 11am with the Tribute Artist Competition, Classic Car Showcase, BBQ Sock Hop, Memorabilia Tradeshow, Vendors, and performers paying tribute to a myriad of Rock and Roll and Country Legends from the 50s - Today!!!

Saturday evening at 8pm, join us for the highly anticipated Rock and Roll Extravaganza with the Rockin' Thru the Ages Showband. A 12 piece live band saluting Elvis, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Stones, Bill Haley, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Grace Slick, the band, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, CCR, Roy Orbison, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. The 3 hour rock 'n' roll express will have you up on your feet dancing to the tunes of the Legends of Rock and Roll and then we will open up the stage for all of the contestants to strut their stuff in our after-hours party and open mic jam. This is a must for the fans and a time for everyone to party together and have some old time rocking fun.

Sunday morning at 11am, we start rocking again with the Contest Semi Finals, Classic Car Show, BBQ Sock Hop & all other attractions. A gospel luncheon is in the works, but we're looking for someone to run that for us.

Our festival wraps up on Sunday August 24th, from 7pm - 11pm, with the Grand Finale Showcase, Competition Finals, a special presentation by Memphis Motion and the World's Biggest Legends Jam Session; as all performers unite together on stage, for an acoustic party, where they take requests from the audience and play their own guitars. This is going to be one of the highlights of the whole weekend. It is fabulous!!!

For anyone interested in the Tribute Artist Competition; the preliminaries start on Saturday August 23rd at 11:00am, with the semi-finals taking place on Sunday August 24th at 11am, and then the finals at that evening at 7:00pm. The contest is held in the grand ballroom at the Best Western Hotel. The contest is open to ALL tribute artists, Rock Icons, Country Legends, Pop/Screen Idols...we welcome them all. Judging panel is comprised of music industry people, singers, musicians and tribute artists. *We are still looking for more, so get the word out that we need more contestants*

Join us for a weekend of fun and mayhem. We would love to see you!

Tickets are on sale NOW. All tickets must be purchased through Joan Minnery @ (519) 752-1694 OR Michelle King @ (519) 752-0741

For more information please contact
Joan Minnery, Festival Director

joan@memphismotion.com
http://memphismotion.com/ROA/ROA-home.htm

"We Are Having More Fun Than Humans Should Be Allowed To Have”

Also, join us for the Rock of Ages Sneak Preview showcase on Saturday July 19th at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford, from 1pm - 5pm. Free admission, please bring a lawn chair.

6/3 FTDP is proud to have had five artists make the finals at the Lake George Elvis Fest 2008

MAY 29th - June 1st - The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Lake George, NY.
1st - Gino Monopoli proceeds to Memphis Ultimate Elvis® Contest
Early years pro: 2nd Matt Joyce - 3rd Ted Torres - 4th Joseph Hall - 5th Lance Dobinson 70’s pro: 1st - Joe Ramsey - 2nd - Kevin Mills - 3rd - Mario - 4th - Bryant Scott - 5th - Rick Huntress
Fan’s Choice: 1st - Joe Ramsey 2nd - E-Rock 3rd - Joseph Hall
Non Pro Early years: 1st - Larry Tschekalin 2nd - Prezley 3rd - Drew Polson 4th - Brycen Katolinski 5th - Bruce Herron
Non Pro 70’s: 1st - Steve Mitchell 2nd - Anthony Carbone 3rd - Wayne Curtis 4th - Jon Cigan 5th - E-Rock
Youth: 1st - Davis Campbell 2nd - Jackson Begley 3rd - Matthew Boyce

6/3 ETA's!!! Want to join yet another excellent chat board, check this out, this is a fun place for exchanging any and all related to the ETA community...http://elvis-chat.forumotion.com/index.htm

5/18 Mark Lee Pringle's will continue to be on the Elvis Tribute Artist page for all the wonderful shows he brought to his fans over the years. Mark retired as an ETA but is pursuing his career as a full time teacher of the marshal arts. Check out Mark's studio : Coiling Dragon Kung-Fu/Wu-Shu Studio

5/18 Paul Casey ETA just finished recording the voice of the KING for Ms. Barbara Leigh's new audio book "The King, McQueen and the Love Machine" Now available!!!
Barbara is wonderful, sweet woman and an accomplished actress who has appeared in many features as well as twice in Playboy magazine. I hope you pick up a copy available at:
Ebay and Amazon for copies OR....
http://www.elvispresleynews.com/BarbaraLeigh.html
http://www.barbaraleigh.com/audiobookcover.jpg
Paul Casey Productions, LLC
www.lasvegasgenerallee.com
www.myspace.com/paulcaseyproductions

Event Flyers

August 16th See Events page for more details

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

www.paulcaseyproductions.com

Jamie Aaron Kelley Toronto Show Video Advertisement!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVdj9oXN3Q

CRUISES 2008

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 .