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04/01/10  

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2/6 Congratulations to FTDP's own  Wayne Curtis of Tully NY Grand Champion 2010 Days of Elvis Valentines With the King Contest St. Catherine's ON CA.

January 9th Newark Delaware United Legends of America's  Elvis Birthday Bash /Contest

Here are The results:

First place and going to Memphis to represent ULA /FTDP

Paul Hunt Guilderland N.Y

2nd Place and People's Choice

Kelly Hylton  Rural Valley PA

3rd Place

Steve Mitchell  Long Island NY

Congratulations to Tim Conley !!!!  His hard work paid off ....his first ever contest was a great success.  Also to Jeanne Weber.....great job.... well done.  To my co producer at FTDP Cat Mack...She helped Tim with getting the applications and entry fees in and contacting the guys.  My own thank you to Tim for making us feel a part of your wonderful weekend. FTDP is proud of your accomplishment and you being a part of us.

To all the artists that participated this past weekend.....you did a fantastic job....eight talented men helping keep the memory and mystique of Elvis alive for all of us....God bless... we love you...Bobbie

ETA and  Contest Producer Tim C Conley  Newark Delaware

Here are the Results of Reflections 2009 " A New Beginning"

Grand Champion of Western New York

& People's Choice

Kelly Hylton Rural Valley PA

2nd Place and Best Vocals

Joe Ramsey  Glens Falls NY

3rd Place

Paul Hunt  Schenectady N.Y.

Reflections of the King "Spirit Award" 

  T. J. Jackson Cornwall ON CA

The "Alex Aaron" Cushenan Humanitarian Award 2009 

 Wayne Curtis Tully NY

Pictures of award by RA

The "Alex Aaron" Cushenan Humanitarian Special Award 2009 given to Bobbie & Roy Arnold

Special thanks to Jeanne Weber for the contest pictures

Alex Aaron Cushenan

Special Note from Bobbie :

I have been very privileged to have met some of the most incredible artists since starting my company... but no one like Alex. When you talk with Alex the love he has for Elvis just comes pouring out. After he suffered a heart attack, which destroyed 80% of the left wall of his heart, he says Elvis helped him "Rise like a Phoenix from the ashes" to start over and to sing again.
Alex being the humble man he is does not realize how he impacts the young tribute artists of today. All you have to do is be around Alex for a few minutes to know this gentleman exemplifies Elvis in all the positive ways that was Elvis and honored him in all his performances. Alex has been very ill the last few years but this past weekend he and his lovely wife Margaret were with us to bring about the most successful weekend Reflections Competition has ever had.....God blessed us with a fantastic weekend and Alex.

To all our artists that participated this past weekend:

There is so much you want to say when you have these shows but so many thoughts are running around your head.  The award that my husband and I were presented completely caught us both off guard.  It is something we will cherish all the rest of our lives and the man who it represents Alex Aaron will forever be in our hearts.  The one thing I didn't get a chance to say is that the award is for all of our ETA's who pay tribute to Elvis...it represents an eternal flame which will continue Elvis's legacy as long as there are artists like yourselves to perpetuate his legacy.  We share this honor with all of you.  It is because of you that this year's Reflections "A New Beginning" was the best and most successful competition we have ever had.  We raised $1000.00 for St. Jude and we are extremely grateful to everyone for coming out an supporting our cause.  To my artists and to our loyal and great fans we thank you.

Till next year...God bless you all.  Bobbie, Cat and Roy

10/5 Here is a letter I received from Margaret this morning

Dear Bobbie and Roy:
 
First of all we got home safe on Sunday night - no problems at the border.  Alex is very tired as I think that the  adrenaline was pumping all weekend and that kept him going.
 
Alex and myself would like to thank you both personally for making our weekend at Reflections 2009 a weekend that Alex and I will never forget.  Your kindness, thoughtfulness and your special friendship towards us will be remembered always.  The weekend did wonders for Alex - he could not believe that everyone remembered him, wanted to meet him, speak to him  and get his autograph, He was in awe of number special gifts that were given to him from their hearts.
 
Our special thanks also to Cat for her love and caring, for the cards and emails that she has sent to us both over the years.
 
I would also like to thank all the ETA's personally for making this weekend very special for Alex - he was overwhelmed that they took the time to come over and have small visits with him - not just the ETA's that knew him from the past but the new ETA's that had never met him before but had only heard of him - it was a very humbling experience.  The ETA family and I mean that with all my heart are special - they love what they do for the love of Elvis and it reflects into everything that they do with their  lives - Everyone of them are born with this love and kindness  - it is not something that you acquire.  I thank you all for making our weekend at Reflections 2009 so very special.
 
I would also like to thank all the fans who came over to see Alex - to the fans who asked me if it would be possible to come over  to meet him, to get his autograph and to speak with him - fans that had never met him before and wanted to meet him - thank you  - He has been overwhelmed by the love that was shown to him -
 
Even though I have thanked them personally - I would also like to thank the management and staff at the Moose Lodge for the way that they took care of us - they service and servers were awesome.
 
It was a very humbling experience for both of us and God willing we will both be with you for Reflections 2010 -
 
Our love to all
 
Margaret and Alex

August 15th Congratulations to FTDP's Jesse Aron  we are proud of you

  World Champion 2009 Images of the King in Memphis TN.

Jesse Aron

8/13 Ultimate EPE contest results: WINNER- Bill Cherry....... 2nd-Donny Edwards.....3rd-Kevin Mills......A special Congratulations to FTDP's Donny Edwards....we are very proud of you! !!

Donny Edwards

7/1 Check FTDP's Jim Westover at Yuma Elvis Expo 2009....he is featured in the ETA spotlight with a video and interview on the official web home of Elvis Expo-Presley Productions great job Jim we are so proud of you!!

4/22 2009 Yeary's Sweethearts of Branson Grand Opening
Monday through Thursday at 2pm Denny Yeary and Shelia Renee along with their talented cast are bringing family variety entertainment at it's best to the Branson Mall Theater. This award winning duet has a powerful show that brings audiences to their feet with love, laughter, harmonies, dance and incredible vocals. You'll hear Denny do some of the lowest smoothest Bass singing heard anywhere in the country. Shelia Renee will wow you with classics in Country, Pop and Standards with Class and Eloquence rarily seen anywhere. With the comedy of Tucker and the youthful talent of their daughter McKayla singing, dancing, clogging and playing a variety of instruments along with newcomer Trey Dees, it will be a trip down memory lane. See why Branson proclaims them the Sweethearts of Branson. Also a tribute to Jim Reeves & Patsy Cline.  For ticket reservations call the box office at 417-334-5412.  www.theyearys.com

 Shelia Renee and Denny Yeary

4/27 Here is part of a letter I received from ETA Barbara Del Piano she is referring to my contest Reflections 2009 and the start of her career at Reflections 2005. Barb might be retiring from paying Tribute to Elvis but I know her voice will never be silenced as God gave her such a gift that I know she will continue to share it with the world.

I just wanted you to know that the performance at your contest is the LAST performance of my Madam Elvis Career. I will no longer be performing. I deleted my www.MadamElvis.com  web site already, and I sold the last of my albums. I started my career in public with your contest, and I am ending it the same way. WITH people I consider my family. Barb

Thank you Barb for giving us such a thrill with watching and listening to you...What an awesome talent you have....Elvis would have been proud. So many good things happened for you during your association with FTDP. Now I hope it continues wherever your path may lead now. You will always be a part of the FTDP family and a dear friend.....Bobbie

3/23 After a few years absence from the ETA world Sterling Pollaro will make his comeback debut on Saturday May 2nd along with with his band, Lightning Strike Twice & The Ladies Of Rhythm. He will be at The Crown Theater (located in the Willow Bay Commerce Center) 21 E. 3rd St. Jamestown NY.  More information is on the Events page.

02//09 Atlanta ,Ga. February 7th ....Congratulations goes out to FTDP's Kevin Adams of Memphis TN who has made it to the next level of America's Got Talent!! Kevin will be going to Miami ,Florida with all expenses paid in four to six weeks! Kevin not only does Elvis well but has a Review of the Stars", with costume changes, facial and body expressions and a perfect-pitch and powerful vocal presentation that leaves his audiences in amazement everywhere he performs. He does Buddy Holly, Garth Brooks, Prince, and many more. Check FTDP's Legends site for Kevin

YouTube - Kevin Adams Impressionist

02/09 Congratulations goes out to two of FTDP's finest artists Travis Allen and Jim Westover at the Elvis Expo held in Yuma Arizona Feb 5th-7th.  Travis took first place and Jim took second place.  Great job guys...we are so proud of you.

01/07/09 Jimmy T of FTDP will be on CHANNEL 28 WBRE  TV tomorrow (JAN 8TH 2009) 5AM singing for Elvis' Birthday.  It is in the Pittston Pa area.  If you can..... please listen....01/08 Check out the video of Jimmy at WBRE TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uaFKPFknyc   

  News Articlehttp://pahomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=15

01/08/09 FTDP wants to congratulate Heather and Nevin Grant for a  successful show to start out the New Year!! Thank you to Wendy King for her review and we wish our Canadian friends much success in their upcoming contest in April.

 What a great way to start out a new year and celebrate Elvis’ 74th birthday! Stage West hosted the 2nd Annual Cavalcade of Champions January 5th, 2009…..featuring seven award winning Elvis tribute artists as troubadours….singing and greeting patrons as they dined on that fabulous buffet! What a treat to hear these talented men in a Vegas-type setting with fantastic acoustics. All era’s of Elvis’ career were well represented by James Gibb, Anthony Carbone, Glen Aitchinson, Bruce Herron, Wayne Curtis, Doug McKenzie and Patrick McGuire.
Then came the headline show. Backed by Paco Danesi and the band, Pete Paquette energized the sold out crowd with his portrayal of Elvis in the early years. He always seems to be having as much fun as the audience. Paul Ross returned from his new home in Texas to bring us Elvis in black leather!!!! No one will forget the moment, Paul walked along the top of the theatre booths and then fell into one. Thankfully neither performer nor fan was injured. Portraying Elvis in his Aloha special was Stephen Kabakos, a Stage West regular and fan favourite. Stephen’s representation of the King is so accurate in word and action, you can lose yourself and believe that Elvis has returned to the stage! I always appreciate how Stephen gives the credit to the man himself, Elvis, who brings us all together.
Among the other special moments of the show: Paul Ross tossing the microphone to his fellow ETA’s to help him with Lawdy Miss Clawdy and the peanut butter and banana birthday cake baked by the Stage West chefs for Elvis’ birthday and cut by Jeff and Sheila Marsh from the King of Kitchener, when all ETA’s in the house were asked to come on stage and join in a rousing rendition of Viva Las Vegas and Stephen dedicating the song “ I’ll Remember You” to Elvis.
The excitement didn’t end with the show, however. Stephen Kebakos was inducted into the Stage West Wall of Fame to be located in the new ballroom! A portrait of Stephen, done by artist and ETA Chris Cooper, was unveiled to the crowd and to Stephen who got very emotional at the honour.
A huge thank you to Heather and Nevin Grant of King’s Court for the concept of showcasing festival champions in this venue and giving us all a chance to join together to celebrate the music and the memories Elvis has given to each of us. Let’s do it again next year!!!!!  Wendy King

1/19/09 A New King is Crowned Saginaw, Michigan This past weekend, January 16th and 17th, the first annual Saginaw King Fest was attended by eager fans from Canada and the United States. They enjoyed a competition and show by 21 of the top Elvis Tribute Artists who came from as far away as Florida and Pickering, Ontario to entertain and delight the Saginaw audiences at the Temple Theatre 203 N. Washington Ave, Saginaw MI Phone: 877.754.SHOW The winner of the grand prize, and now reigning King of Saginaw, was Kevin Bezaire. Jake Slater, from Bellaire, Michigan amazed and energized the crowd. It was his first competition and he triumphed over 9 seasoned Tribute Artists to take first place in the Early Years division. James Gibb of Harrow, Ontario placed second and Chris Solano of Ann Arbor Michigan was third. n Vegas Years, Darrin Hagel of Chesterfield, Michigan placed second and Marcus Wells of Toronto, Ontario was third. The Saginaw King Fest partnered with The Windsor Elvis Fest to provide an internationally linked summer and winter Elvis festival for local fans.  Submitted by Heather Grant

12/30 Just got the news FTDP's own Kristian Lysebråte from Norway won this years Norwegian Elvis Cruise competition on the weekend of September 20th - 21st. Congratulations Kristian....we are proud of you.

11/23  Here are links to videos of Finalist Elvis Tribute Artist Patrick Johnson who represented New York in the first Irish Fest in Donegal Ireland at the ALL IRELAND ELVIS 2008 Check them out below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ZeCIkmHEw   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uL1CWgQ5LA  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBgoxd3-Fk&feature=related

11/13  FDTP's female Tribute artist Barbara Del Piano is one of the subjects of a documentary to be previewed on November 17, 2008 7PM at  Jazz Central - 441 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.  It is called  “Chasing Happiness" by Syracuse's filmmaker Ellen Kotzin’s.  It is a short documentary about people at various stages in their lives and how they defined happiness, and how those definitions varied with their ages and life experience. Kotzin interviewed seven interesting people, all but one from the Syracuse area, who shared with her their views on life and happiness. All the participants were at milestone ages, 10, 20, 30, etc.... Barb is one of those seven. These days Barb is keeping busy with interviews from agencies from as far away as Russia who are interested in her female Elvis Tribute.  Talks are still on going for her Madam Elvis tour trip to Brazil. She will open for a famous Brazilian band that is touring. Click here: Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation -   http://www.madamelvis.com/

Design by Anita Welsh, Canadian

10/23 CALLING ALL ARTISTS:
Please reply if you are available to be a part of this annual USO Show. Your Talent would be most appreciated. Thank you. The Entertainment Network's Annual USO SHOW will be held SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th Pearl Harbor Day - 1pm to 5pm at the GOLD COAST HOTEL BALLROOM Las Vegas, Nevada Coordinated by Fern Jennings, Robbie Howard & his Orchestra and a cast of our Industry's Finest Performers All proceeds go to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (which includes the Veterans of Iraq & Afghanistan) ARTISTS: Please reply if you are available to be a part of this annual USO Show. Your Talent would be most appreciated. Thank you. Bea@talentnews.info  THE ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK www.EntertainmentNetwork.us.com  Director: BeaFogelman Bea@talentnews.info  6265 Chimney Wood Ave Las Vegas, NV 89130 USA  PH.# 702-656-4800

In Loving Memory of
Bea Fogelman

The "SALUTE TO THE USO" Show will go on!  DECEMBER 7, 2008

http://www.entertainmentnetwork.us.com

10/25 October 18th  What a show!! I had a chance to see one of FTDP's artists on Saturday.  Brian Best as Buddy Holly and Hollydaze perform in Wattsburg PA.  A fantastic performance by Brian and his band .  Cathy Mack of FTDP accompanied me. We had a chance to meet up with the Mayor of Wattsburg, lovely lady who knows talent and has seen it in Brian as this was Brian's second year to perform at the Fairgrounds there. Below are some of the pictures that Cat took of the show.

            Brian           Brian & Hollydaze    Brian&the Mayor   Brian & Bobbie

            Brian & his daughter  Rich (Brian's manager), the band, Brian & Cat

11/15/08 Today my web site is dedicated to my beautiful sister-in-law .  Her encouragement for me to follow my dream rings true more today than ever . A successful business woman, wonderful Wife, Mother Grandmother and friend Sharon (Miss) Ann Layne went home to be with the Lord on this date November 15th one year ago. After battling cancer for eight years this wonderful and courageous lady lost her battle. She radiated light from her inner strength. Her beauty was never dimmed by the pain we knew she was in. It was never why me Lord.... she just kept that positive attitude with a "thumbs up" to life and living. "Miss".... you will always be our hero and live in our hearts forever.
To her husband John, her children Johnny and Stephanie, her Granddaughter Maddie ,her Mom and her sister Karen; all the family members and her wonderful friends...... we will celebrate the life she had and take pride that she made a difference in all of us that she touched with her graciousness and her love.  Miss, may you rest eternally in the arms of our Lord.
We love you and miss you. Your brother Roy, Bobbie

Click below to hear Miss's favorite song which helped sustain and give her comfort :

http://www.andiesisle.com/icanonlyimagine.html

Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation at www.koman.org. 

Press Release:
10/15 Congratulations to Patrick Johnson one of FTDP's own ETAs. He has been chosen to represent New York in the first Irish Fest in Donegal Ireland http://www.lasbundoran.com/elvis_irish_festival.php?Action=Home  This is the same people that run Portcawl in Wales that are putting on the festival. Patrick is from Ireland originally and has family still there.

10/13 Portage Indiana......Results of the Fantasy Fest 1st Place...Travis Morris 2nd Place.......Kevin Mills 3rd Place.......Chris Ayotte Peoples Choice Award.....Kevin Mills

10/7 Congratulations to FTDP's own Wayne Curtis who has qualified for induction in the New York Sate Country Music Hall of Honor part of the Hall of Fame in Cortland NY. The award presentation will take place Sunday October 26th at the Cortland Country Music Park

10/2 This was sent to me by Carol Crum wife of ETA Brad Crum from Pennsylvania. It is a video clip from last years Brad Crum Christmas Show. It is Mama (played by Carol), giving Elvis (Brad), a present. The dark picture is because the spotlight burned out at the wrong time that night! Please check it out..it is a delight and see how many hits they can get for the video. It would be fun it Vikki Lawrence would actually watch it! http://www.youtube.com/watchv=elbXZfN5QZs  www.RememberElvis.com 

9/30 David Allen - ONE NIGHT WITH YOU CD on Sale Now!  Price: $ 15.00 Catch me at a show, email me at stacyallen@hotmail.com  or call 214-803-5847 NEW CD IS IN THE WORKS RIGHT NOW! WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED

9/21 Congratulations to our own Marshall King on a sell out show in the UK at the Unex Towerlands Centre Essex UK.  with a complete band and back up singers Marshall wowed the crowd with is Elvis Tribute.  As you remember Marshall was here in May to perform at great Valley NY.  Here are some pictures from his concert Sunday......Click on picture to enlarge

9/16 Results for the King of Kitchener Vegas Years 1.Mark Anthony 2.John Cigan 3.Thor Bonfig 4. T. J. Jackson 5. David Stewart Early Years 1.James Gibb 2.Brycen Katolinsky 3.Bruce Herron 4.Joey Cundari 5. Billy Cruise Youth 1.Brenan Katolinsky 2.Zachary Peddie 3.Davis Campbell 4.Tyler Desormeaux 5.Steven Pelleritti Named 3rd Annual King of Kitchener: Mark Anthony http://www.kingofkitchener.net

9/10  Congratulations to FTDP's own David Allen the 2008 Elvis Cruise-ETA Contest Champion hosted by Jerry Schilling.

Special Notice

I would like to publicly thank Ruben and Pattie for a job well done in Lancaster in organizing Reflections this year.  After much soul searching I felt the contest should come home again and back under FTDP.  They did an outstanding job for their first year and I feel will do even better next year.  Their  new name "The King Am I Tribute Artist Competition and Convention" will be held in Lancaster Pa in 2009.   Here is the link to their updated contest site and press release http://www.tkaiproductions.com/ref.html

From Ruben Castillo & Pattie Hernandez organizers of Reflections this year

10/4/08 Reflections of the King Contest and Convention 2008 in Lancaster PA

Results

Follow That Dream Productions in association with The King Am I Productions announces the winners for Reflections of the King Contest and Convention 2008 Lancaster Pa

Grand Champion 2008

Joe Ramsey  Glenns Falls NY  Joe Ramsey  Vocal Award

Joe will represent Reflections and The King Am I Productions in Memphis August 2009 Congratulations Joe!!!

2nd Place Sammy J Philadelphia Pa

3rd Place Kelly Hylton Rural Valley, PA

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Spirit of Elvis Award   Rob E. Smyrna Delaware

This award is one that my husband and I established five years ago at the first Reflections Competition.  We are honored this year to have Rob as the recipient of our award.  After two days of being around all these wonderful artists the decision was a very difficult one but felt Rob does personify Elvis and holds the spirit of Elvis in his heart. Thank you Rob!!  I am almost positive if Elvis were here today..he would be honored by you and your fellow artists that are representing his legacy today in a most positive way.

People's Choice  Matt G. Vollbrecht
 ETA Choice Award  Matt G. Vollbrecht

Added note from Roy and myself.  We tried to meet all the artists at Reflections personally and get to know you. Please know if we didn't get to talk much to you or get properly introduced we just want to say that it was a very busy weekend and we know who all of you were...we listened and we watched.  Roy was able to work with you as your "Charlie" and you were all receptive and so gracious as Elvis would have been. I want to say thank you on our behalf for being there and showing the public the wonderful qualities that was Elvis both on and off stage. From the bottom of our hearts....God bless you all and we hope we have the opportunity to work with each of you again.

Press Release
For immediate release

The Contest Formerly Known as Reflections

New Jersey, October 10, 2008-- The Reflections of the King Contest and Convention was a big hit in Lancaster October 3rd and 4th, 2008. However, Roberta (Bobbie) Arnold, owner of Follow That Dream Productions and The Reflections of the King Contest, has decided to bring her contest back home in upstate New York. The decision was made earlier this week, creating a new name for the Lancaster contest as The King Am I Tribute Artist Competition and Convention.

The Reflections of the King Contest had been in existence for 4 years when Mrs. Arnold made an agreement with Pattie Hernandez and Ruben Castillo, allowing them to organize the contest under her advisement. Mrs. Arnold wanted to bring a new perspective to her already successful contest.

Pattie Hernandez and Ruben Castillo began to organize the contest with their productions company name, King Am I Productions, LLC., but under the Follow That Dream Productions umbrella back in March 2008. Combining Mrs. Arnold’s experience and guidance with ideas and inspirations from their contest circuit experience, Miss Hernandez and Mr. Castillo brought The Reflections Contest to Lancaster, PA, hoping the new location would help to breath new life into the contest. They also injected the contest with some new ideas such as the theater in the round format and some new judging ideas.

The Reflections Contest enjoyed success in Lancaster. Audience members loved it. Participating ETAs and their guests enjoyed parties and a farewell breakfast. Local business owners were thankful for the business. For the most part, the sentiment was, “Are you doing this again next year?” As Rob E. Lutz, The Reflections of the King Spirit Award recipient, put it, “this is now a new family.”

Shortly after the contest, Mrs. Arnold felt that Miss. Hernandez and Mr. Castillo had earned enough success that they no longer needed her guidance. As she put it, “they’ll do fine on their own.” With encouragement to bring the Reflections Contest back home to upstate New York, Mrs. Arnold feels it is time to part ways.

Ruben Castillo, Pattie Hernandez and King Am I Productions, LLC. will continue their contest in Lancaster PA next October 2009 under a new name -- The King Am I Tribute Artist Competition and Convention. They are grateful for the opportunity to organize the Reflections Contest and are especially grateful for the guidance from Bobbie Arnold and Follow That Dream Productions.

As The Reflections Contest returns home, the Lancaster Contest will go on as The King Am I Tribute Artist Competition and Convention. Miss. Hernandez and Mr. Castillo will go on with their contest plans with a new name, and the support from ETAs, fans and friends. Whether the name is Reflections or The King Am I, the contest will continue the spirit and the memory of the King of Rock N Roll

9/7 Congratulations to FTDP's own Ted Torres on his win. Results of the Ronny Craig's Elvis Explosion in Lacrosse Wisconsin

8/27  The Rock of Ages Festival committee would like to send out a heartfelt and gigantic
“Thank-you, thank-you very much” to the following people who helped make our 1st Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival such an overwhelming success!!! Kirby Brown/Rochelle Stone/Joanne Calhou/Janet Giles & all staff-The Best Western Hotel;
Bill & Elsie Minnery; Anne Minnery; BJ Minnery; the Memories of Uncle Joe McGuinness & Frank Da Silva; Elizabeth Higgs; Alicia Skoretz, Geph Mitchell; Rose Cronin; Mary Jane Allan; Laura & Larry Skoretz;
Roy Whitlow; Tena Malone; Mary-Eileen Webb; Judy Braund; Muntzy Gyori;
Tammy Braund; Bob Townson; Sam Townson; Katie King; Lorrie Slawek;
JR Slawek; Igor Gavric; Ashley Paul; Justin Thompson; Anthony VonJamie Stephens-brantNOW.com; Syd Bolton-brant NOW TV; Jessica Townson; Tom Dorschner; John Slawek; Kevin Barrie; Tim Allard;
Dave Griffin; Tyler Wilson; Jeffrey Harding; Beth Dorschner-City Lights;
Paul & Sue Barrie; Anthony Lombardo; Alina Slawek; Bill & Liz Mahoney;
Haley Skoretz; Chelsea Allan; Starr Sensations; Rick Duin; Jimmy Gribbon; Bruce Stewart;
Wayne Curtis; Davis Campbell; Tanner Hoffmann; All of our 52 Tribute Artists; John Booth;
Don Rose-Rosie’s Underground; Millard Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP, Jamie and Tammy Hoffmann;
Vic Merco; Bob & Marilyn Hajas; Top Hat Pet Bakery; Gary & Betty Eves; Jimmy& Ronnie Burgin;
Randy Nickmann-Brant Service Press Ltd; Josie Mannen; Kris Kitchen/Harry Rich/Chris Schram-West Saxon Sound;
Richard Buck-CanAmera Tours; M.P.P. David Levac; M.P. Lloyd St. Amand;Elizabeth Yates/Vince Ball/Michael-Allan Marion/David Judd/Christopher Smith/Colin Everett-the Brantford Expositor; Memphis Motion Fan Club; Roberta Arnold-Follow That Dream Productions; Steve Kelley & Carrie Arnold-Oldies 1150 CKOC; Lady Luck Music; Charmaine Voisine; Brant Free Net; Facebook; Minuteman Press-Brantford; Tourism Brantford; Levac’s Trophies; Jim Fox- London Free Press; Vicky Spadoni-Children’s Safety Village of Brant; Lori-Dawn Cavin-Harmony Square; Ron Hansen- Paris Cobblestone Festival; The people of Brantford and all of our thousands of fans and guests who supported us throughout our 1st fantabulous rocking venture.
If we have inadvertently forgotten anyone, we apologize but please know that your contribution to our event will always be eternally appreciated. It has been a rock and roller coaster ride of fun and mayhem.
We’ll DEFINITELY see you all next year….The Best Is Yet To Come!!!
Musically yours,
Joan Minnery – Festival Director
Michelle King – Festival Coordinator
“Until We Meet Again…May God Bless You…Adios”
Rock of Ages 2009
August 7th – August 9th
Best Western Hotel

8/24  Brantford ON CA  Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Contest Results:

A Special congratulations goes out to FTDP"s own Wayne Curtis for the People's Choice Award
Overall Grand Champion ~ Rick Duin, London (Johnny Cash)
1st Runner Up - Jim Gribbon, Kitchener (John Denver)
2nd Runner Up - Bruce Stewart, Toronto (Elvis)

Spirit of Music Award ~ Jimmy Burgin, Kitchener (Roy Orbison)
People's Choice Award ~ Wayne Curtis, Tully New York (Elvis)

Youth Grand Champion ~ Davis Campbell, Brantford (Elvis)
Junior Grand Champion ~ Tanner Hoffmann, Collingwood (Elvis)

Congrats to ALL of our contestants on a monumental competition...it was one helluva party!!! From Joan Minnery

8/16 Memphis TN. Congratulations go out to

Gino Monopoli -Winner of the 2008 Images of the King Contest!

ATTENTION : To the ETA Community......

8/10 Our prayers go out to Josh Gibb,12 year old son of ETA James and Lisa Gibb and their family. Josh is very ill and needs our prayers and positive thoughts. Please say a prayer for him and his family for the difficult time they are facing. Here is a link where you can send Josh and his family well wishes. Hospital website link to send e-greetings to any inpatient

Dear Friends of Elvis,
8/10 We are currently organizing a raffle for the Katolinsky's.( their two young sons are ETA's) When they were in Collingwood for the Elvis Festival Competition, they had a flood in their home and quite a bit of damage was done. They are currently living in a hotel in St. Catharines, Ontario CANADA.
A portrait by Chris Cooper of Elvis (your choice 1 of 4) is being raffled off. The size of the portrait will be 36 x 20. Your help is greatly needed. The tickets are selling one for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00.
Please contact Heather Grant by e-mail at shysmokey@hotmail.com  or Cathy Carbone at michaelc@mountaincable.net  or you can send a cheque in the name of Dan Katolinsky to Cathy Carbone, 139 West 3rd Street, Hamilton, Ontario L9C3K6 CANADA . The tickets will be drawn at a private function on August 23rd. If you are the winner of the certificate, you will be contacted by phone or e-mail with the details. Money for your ticket will be needed to be sent to us before the draw happens. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.
Yours in Elvis, Heather, Cathy and Cecil

8/9 Bolton Arena became a stage for the world's best Elvis Presleys. The spectacular, sequined extravaganza on Saturday - which attracted fanatics from across the globe - was billed as the world's greatest ever Elvis show. It featured four top tribute acts, including Shawn Klush, who is widely regarded as the best impersonator in the business. And they didn't disappoint - as more than 5,000 Elvis fans were left all shook up in a show that lasted more than SIX hours. Special guests on the night were DJ Fontana, who played drums for the King in the 1950s, and Elvis' backing singers from the 1970s, the Sweet Inspirations. One of Elvis' cigar lighters, which he bought for £900, was raffled during the show. And even the celebrities couldn't keep away. Former Cold Feet actor and comedian John Thomson soaked up the atmosphere and Bolton-born Vernon Kay, who hosted last year's BBC show The World's Greatest Elvis, shook, rattled and rolled in the audience. Fans donned white jump suits, sequinned flares, leather jackets and make-up to add to the theatre. Click here to read a review of the event and to see a photo gallery - http://preview.tinyurl.com/5ej9j4  Top of the bill was Pennsylvania-born Klush, who triumphed in the BBC reality show. He performed alongside the Gracelands 24-piece orchestra. John added: "Shawn Klush was the main draw, but the show was not just about him. All the acts were brilliant, as was the crowd." Britain's Steve Preston, who has performed his act in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Show, Gordon Hendricks, a Stars in Your Eyes winner, and American sensation Justin Shandor completed the line-up. John said: "When Steve Preston sang a version of Bridge Over Troubled Water the entire arena got up and applaud. It was wonderful. "People were in tears in the crowd at Justin Shandor's version of Unchained Melody. It was unreal and he got a standing ovation too. In fact they were standing ovations all night." It all just went to show that nearly 31 years after he was buried, Elvis is most definitely not dead. Video Link to the concert at Bolton Arena http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1586371503/bctid1717896332 
Article Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1061956_elvis_fans_all_shook_up

Click here for more details

ELVIS® FILM FEST 5
7/30 (MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE) - The countdown has begun! Dust off the blue suede shoes and prepare for the ultimate journey down memory lane via the silver screen with Malco Theatres’ annual Elvis Film Festival! The fifth annual Elvis Film Festival, presented by The DeHart Group, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2008 during Elvis Week®, at Studio on the Square in Midtown Memphis. Fans can choose from this year’s highly requested line-up of King Creole, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise, Hawaiian Style and those attending the festival will receive a special, collectible commemorative ticket. Tickets (which are only $5 per film and going fast) are on sale now at theatre box office and online at www.malco.com  <http://www.malco.com>  . Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Todd Morgan Sound Fuzion Performance Enrichment Fund at the University of Memphis, in honor of the late Todd Morgan, who for over 20 years was the voice of EPE.
For additional information, please contact Karen Scott, Malco Theatres Marketing Director, at 901.761.3480 or karen@malco.com
Malco Theatres is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and is fourth-generation family-owned and operated. Malco operates over 300 screens in 33 locations in 5 states across the mid-south.

7/25 It’s 1 for the money, 2 for the show, 3 to get ready....
Dust off the blue suede shoes and prepare for the ultimate journey down memory lane
via the silver screen with Malco Theatres’ annual Elvis Film Festival!
The fifth annual Elvis Film Festival, presented by The DeHart Group, is
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 during Elvis Week®, at Studio on the Square in Midtown Memphis.
 This year’s line-up was inspired by numerous fan requests:
King Creole, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise, Hawaiian Style
and those attending the festival will receive a special, collectible commemorative ticket.
 Tickets are $5 per film and on sale now at the theatre box office & online at www.malco.com
 Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Todd Morgan Sound Fuzion Performance Enrichment Fund at the University of Memphis, in honor of the late Todd Morgan, who for over 20 years was the voice of EPE.  Need more info?

Contact Karen Scott, Malco Theatres Marketing Director, at 901.761.3480 or karen@malco.com.

  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.”

6/27-6/21 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

6/8 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 "A Night Of Legends July 19th in Fort Erie. Please see flyers below or on events page for times and prices.

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

5/26 Attention ALL Rock 'n' Roll Fans.... If you pay tribute to ELVIS, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Cher, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler, Michael Jackson, David Lee Roth, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Brenda Lee, Tina Turner, Connie Francis, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Mick Jagger, the Beatles, KISS, Garth Brooks, Ricky Nelson, Loretta Lynn OR ANYONE who has rocked the music and entertainment industry in the last 60 years...THIS is the event for YOU!!
The producers of the award winning Brantford Elvis Festival, have switched up their show this year to present the first annual Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Convention & Classic Car Showcase. Shake Rattle and Rolling...August 23rd and 24th at the Best Western Hotel in Brantford Ontario Canada.
Within the weekend will be a fantabulous Tribute Artist Competition, where all Tribute Artists and Impersonators, will compete, in various divisions and genres for the Overall Grand Championship of being named the # 1 Tribute Artist in Ontario. Could you imagine Elvis and David Lee Roth duking it out? Or Cher trying to out-dance Tina, or Dolly and Reba twanging to the finale or Garth and Buddy smashing guitars? This is going to be one helluva competition!!!
Our friendly and legendary contest is open to EVERYONE. Ages 4-100, all countries are welcome. Children obviously will be competing against themselves but adults will be broken down into categories of their perspective legends and icons, all culminating in the finale showcase.
Registration for the tribute contest is only $25.00. This includes a weekend pass for you and your spouse/significant other and entry into all festival weekend attractions. Other weekend highlights include: Hot Rod Show, Performers from across North America, Sock Hop BBQ, Outdoor Concerts, Memorabilia Vendors, Non-Stop Entertainment & A Whole Lotta Fun!!!
There are several opportunities for any tribute artist to strut their stuff on three of our stages, if desired, or you can just sit back and be entertained.
One of the highlights of the weekend will the musically acclaimed Rockin' Thru the Ages Show band who will set the place on fire with their jaw dropping extravaganza which salutes Elvis - Led Zeppelin and every note in between. Audiences have been on their feet in thunderous standing ovations, chanting for more with this power packed rock salute, which creates one of the industry's most electrifying trips down memory lane. ELVIS, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, the Band, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and AC/DC....all together in one explosive 12 piece live band tribute to the Icons of Rock 'n' Roll.
Anyone interested in competing at our festival or attending, please contact Joan Minnery by email at: joan@memphismotion
or visit our website at: http://www.memphismotion.com/ROA/ROA-home.htm
Please spread the word...We're Bringing Elvis Back but THIS time, he's bringing ALL of his friends!!!

5/16 FTDP's Bob McArthur -Neil Diamond Tribute Artist on Mediocre New York Show! Watch him here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OnwX7R0ZgE

5/15 Check out www.tributesradio.com it's a brand new interactive site for ETAs and all tribute acts to upload their songs, pictures, videos, upcoming shows, events and festivals from across the world.   It's all free and it's a great and wonderful site and user friendly. You have your own page and plays like a radio station.

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.

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 

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

aced 3/3  3/1 Just got word that Congratulations is in order to Doug Church on his first place win at the Bluegrass Tribute to Elvis Contest in Frankfurt, KY on March 1st. It was held and hosted by Bill Kelly. Doug also received "People's Choice" award.

3/3-2/17Congratulations goes out to Vic Trevino and Doug Church....

3/7 1/12 January was a very exiting month for Scot Bruce of California as a guitar player. The CF Martin Guitar Company presented him with a limited edition, exact replica of the
D-28 that Elvis played in the 1950's. Complete with the tooled leather
cover. They are issuing 175 of them, to commemorate their 175 years in the
guitar-making business. Those who were present at his show at the State
Theatre in Easton, PA saw the 'presentation' on stage by Dick Boak,
the head of Artist Relations at Martin. Not only did Elvis play a Martin....but other legends like Hank Williams Sr, Johnny Cash and Jimmy Rogers did too, to name a few. Though Scot had always wished.....he never thought it would happen in his lifetime.

  Scot Bruce    California

Presenting: The Rat Pack!

Video:  http://www.bluesuedeent.com/id30.html

2/22 Congratulations to Harold Schulz and company on their new addition "The Rat Pack" to their lineup of entertainment.  Accompanied by a 4 Piece Jazz Quartet!  They are among the TOP Musicians in the Southeast, having played with Legends like: Paul Butterfield, Bob Dylan, BB King, The Ink Spots, etc..A TURNKEY Shows, complete with Lights and Sound,

This year was probably was of the best years for Reflections. Even though we had fewer contestants than in the past....the quality of each and everyone of the these tribute artists would make Elvis proud. Each artist brought something special to the stage and in their performances.....Elvis's spirit was alive and well in Blasdell NY and in the hearts of each of these wonderful artists. To all ten of these gentleman...God bless you for taking the time to bring Elvis back to all of us in a most positive manner and please realize just by doing what you do.....you are all winners. You might not receive major accolades and money but you can see that you do it out of love for Elvis and the magic that he had.
To The Club Paradise...Jim and Sue and their fantastic Staff. What can I say....you went that extra mile to insure that we have a great show. To the Clarion Hotel and their staff thank you for working with us and making sure that everyone had a great stay. To my staff....you are all the best and I couldn't do it without you.....Mike Muroff...awesome job on a great luncheon. To my judges...an outstanding job but a difficult one especially this year....To the fans...thank you for your loyal support of Reflections.
Again thank you all...till we meet again.... God bless and Adios!!!
Love to you all....Bobbie and Roy

PRESS RELEASE

Press release date: January 25,2007 (Official Album Release Date January 22,2007)

Barb is formally of Manorville, Long Island, NY

and currently resides in Syracuse, Upstate, NY.

Team Belvis is PROUD to announce the release of Barb "Belvis" Del Piano's 1st full length album titled:

"For The Heart"

copyright 2007 Bad Sound Studios.

Produced by: Barb "Belvis" Del Piano & BAD Sound Studios.

This album is NOW AVAILABLE through Lulu & Cafe Express!

                  

We would like to thank Everyone who ordered already!

Your support is amazing! Please check out www.Belvisrocks.com for more about this product and other Belvis merchandise for sale!

Included in this email is a brief description of the contents of "For The Heart".

Our Sincere Thanks Once Again!

As Barb says: "We are nothing without YOU!"

~Team Belvis -

Contact: Barb "Belvis" 315-433-0039

(Team Belvis is made up of: Sue Ann Dee, Momma Bee, Papa Nick, Penny Del Piano,Amy Jefferies, Al Grough, Jeff Cobb, & of course the one & only "Barb "Belvis")

 Description:   Experience the AMAZING vocals of Barb 'Belvis" Del Piano. No other artist has come this close to sounding like the legend himself. Leave it to a woman to capture the essence of Elvis Presley. Backed by the biggest name in the re-creating of Elvis Presley music *Kingtracks.com (*On Just Don't Think Of Her & God Bless The USA) this album is nothing short of amazing, leaving the listener to think "How does she do that?"
Track Listing: Memphis Tennesse-Hurt-For The Heart-You'll Never Walk Alone-Let It Be Me-How Great Thou Art-Stuck On You- Just Don't Think Of Her-God Bless The USA

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Ladyluck Music Elvis Birthday Bash Photos 2007 Oshawa 
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/557016429DuOzQh

Courtesy of Charmaine Jensen-Voisine

Anyone wants to download any photos feel free...

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Please click here        to download Follow That Dream Productions' Commercial

A big thank you to Barbara Del Piano and the "Belvis Team", Bad Sound Studios and Jay Henderson and Jim Gough Sr.  You are the part of the "Best of the Best" ........Bobbie

The "Belvis Team" has done it again......download the latest commercial for FTDP

Follow That Dream Spoof Commercial spot.    Click here 

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Results of the Reflections of the King 2006 "The Spirit Lives On"

Grand Champion 2006    Will Ganzon      Hamilton ON CA.   

Images in Memphis 2007

2nd place     Joey Cundari      Brampton ON CA

3rd Place      John Cigan      Pickering On Ca.

4th Place      Mike Calamusa     Toronto/Canada

5th Place       Michael Anthony Smith     Dexter Missouri

Winner of the Reflections of the King Award 2006           Will Ganzon

This is an award given annually and voted on by the other competitors at the Reflections of the King Competition, to the ETA who best exemplifies the Spirit of Elvis both on and off stage.  With grace and dignity this person carries himself in a way as to always honor Elvis's memory in a positive light . 

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Special Recognition

 For my judges without them we would not have had such a fantastic competition.  It is a thank less job but these people went above and beyond  Judge in charge Tony DiCioccio (CA)   Patrick Johnson (US) Allan Monette (CA) Pat LaPointe (CA) and Tommy Dee (US) and  Julia Iannandrea  Judging Coordinator.  All of these people made up a great team.  Their knowledge of Elvis individually and collectively proved to make them one of the best panels of judges we have had.  Thank you all for your hard work and for your diplomacy.

To the Club Paradise owners Jim and Sue and all their Staff .  You went the distance to make all of my staff and my artists feel at home.  Your beautiful facility made our weekend one that I am sure everyone will remember.  To Bryan Doyle Clarksville TN) who stepped in to Emcee and Showcase and did a fantastic job, To all my Staff, the Competitors, and to our own Charlie Hodge (Roy) Thank you for helping me realize my dream and keeping Elvis alive in Blasdell NY..."The Spirit Lives On"

My love to all of you till we meet again.....adios  Bobbie

On a special note to Alex Aaron.....we love you Alex.  Your coming to compete after being so ill made all the ETA's realize that the Spirit of Elvis lives in you. 

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On behalf of Follow That Dream Productions we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Jackie... Doc's beloved wife and his family. 

IN LOVING MEMORY  Edward "Doc" Franklin
11/10/1937 - 7/2/2006
Founder of the Images of the King Contest

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YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT BUT SINCE JAN 9 JILL HAS BEEN IN IRAQ AS YOU ALL KNOW AND TODAY WAS RELEASED!! THE PRAYER WHEEL WE ALL HAD GOING WAS SOOOO STRONG AND I BELIEVE IT HAD A LOT TO DO WITH HER RELEASE.  PLUS THEIR COUNTRY THEMSELVES WERE PRAYING FOR HER RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE HAD THE ENTIRE WORLD France, Italy etc. putting posters up in huge arenas /courtyards, the Vatican etc...until her release.  With all this LOVE ON HER SIDE as they say  WHERE LOVE SHINES IT SMASHES OUT THE DARKNESS. 

THANKS SOOO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT FOR GETTING YOUR CHURCHES INVOLVED TOO!!

DAVE AND I PLANNED A FAMILY REUNION ON APRIL 30TH TO HELP BRING UP THE SPIRITS OF HIS FAMILY BECAUSE WITH JILL GONE AND WITH MANY OF THE AUNTS AND UNCLES AILING WE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE.  WE ORGANIZED A FEW BACK 5 YEARS A GO BUT WE ARE OVER DUE FOR ANOTHER.   OH GOD IF SHE COULD COME TO THAT .. I'D BE SPEECHLESS.

I HAVEN'T WRITTEN TO THE AUNTS MOM AND DAD BUT I WILL.  I WANT TO GIVE THEM SOME SPACE FIRST. Thanks again for all your positive energies toward this .  We had heard just weeks ago they killed a man from her same newspaper!!!!!!!! We don’t know if it was a reporter or who.  These people do not know God and love and we can't return their hatred in kind... all we can do is educate and educate... the government is handling the violent part... we have to do the other. Thanks and look up at the stars tonight and be grateful that you had a part in such a heroic non violent method of purpose.  Our family will be forever grateful!!!!

 Dave and Maria, Dave's Aunt Edna (the grandma of Jill) Jim and Marybeth Carroll( her mom  and dad.)...and Jill's one sister Katie!!!! they and the rest of the Carroll clan says bless you for what you’ve done we cannot repay. love the Carroll family!!!!!!  

 

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It is with great sadness that we want to  pass on to all Elvis fans around the world that Charlie Hodge passed away Friday evening as a result of lung cancer that was inoperable.  He had a couple of treatments of radiation therapy in between December and January.

This beautiful graphic was done my Charmaine

Charlie Hodge was the guy that sang back up for Elvis, played guitar and also handed Elvis water and scarf's during his shows in the 1970's.  He has been performing nightly at the Memories Theatre for the past few years and  was only diagnosed in December 2005 that he had lung cancer.   He continued to perform despite that he had cancer. Like Elvis, he was a true and dedicated performer for the love of his fans.

Received from Charmaine Voisine Through Lori and Andrew Howard

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      Here is a letter I received from Beth Stelling one of the coordinators of the Contest of Kings Mall of America.  We are glad we could help them in getting the word out  concerning their competition.  FTDP wishes them much success in this years show.

Bobbie Thank you for making it happen!  Well, we did it. We have had enough new sign-ups for the contest and for seats to go forward with the Contest of Kings. Thank all of you who responded so positively Very Very Much. We still need more help from anyone who can forward the info about the event to friends or ETAs. We are looking for sponsorships for next year also. And for advertisers who would like an ad in the program, on the website and on the video screen at the Mall. Let me know if you can help. We would like to make the show more and more fun and exciting every year!

 Beth Stelling  Contest of Kings Mall Of America

Ph# 612.462.4697 or 952.345.1024

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I received the following letter and with great pride I would like to share it with everyone. Barbara "Belvis "Del Piano received a call a few days ago from California.  On Saturday she was flown out to the coast with all expenses paid by the studio. 

Dear Bobbie,

 

I want to Thank Follow That Dream Productions and Gene Di Napoli for such support on our trip to Hollywood. I have been so blessed with this opportunity, and so blessed with such support. There were 3 Elvis' present for the Television shoot. THIA ELVIS, EL-VEZ, & me, BELVIS. The commercials start running in 4 weeks and will continue to run throughout the summer of 2006. The actual show on "Special Characters" is yet to be announced, but will be within the next few months, or sooner.

Gene Di Napoli, allowed me to use his White Peacock Jumpsuit, as the producers required a white jumpsuit, and I did not own one. Gene's generosity was just the summery of the Elvis Spirit..."Helping a brother along the way" well, in this case his ETA sister.

Follow That Dream Productions is not just a production company, but a true FAMILY. Thank You for your advise, and listening ears. THANK YOU for being there, and hopefully we will be together a LONG, LONG TIME sharing in MUCH Success!!

My Love, thanks & gratitude to ALL !

~Barb "Belvis"

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The following  is a letter I received from Ashley one of those in charge of the 1st Annual "King of the Smokies" Contest

Thank you so much with helping make the 1st.. annual "King of The Smokies"
ETA Contest a great success.

1st.place    Greg Dennison....TN.  2nd. place    Adam Fisher ...NC    3rd.place Bill Cobb...ILL.

Youth:
1st.place Alex Swindle AL.      2nd.place L J Wade TN.

Thanks to our special guest DJ Phillips, MC, Demi Downing, Guest performer, Jesse Wade, Guest performer. And a very
 All the ETA's performed very well and carried themselves in a totally professional manner.
Topping off the 2 day event was a stirring rendition of American Trilogy performed by the 5 winners..

Thank You again and God Bless You ...

Ashley M ......

                                    

#1   #2   #3   #4

#5   #6   #7  #8

#9 #10 #12

                     #13             #14

                                     Some of the photos courtesy Mary Pratt

 

# 1 1st.place youth Alex Swindle, right 2nd place youth LJ Wade center, Special guest Demi Downing left

# 2 Demi Downing Special Guest "King Of The Smokies" ETA Contest

# 3 L J Wade 2nd place youth

# 4 Special Guest ETA Jesse Wade & Demi Downing opening the show with a duet
of Don't Cry Daddy ..

# 5 Top Five finalist                               # 9 Alex Swindle Rockin'         #13 Jay Barnes

# 6 1st.place    Greg Dennison            # 10 L J Wade                         #14 Russell Dennis

# 7 2nd. place    Adam Fisher              # 8 3rd.place Bill Cobb          #12 Demi Downing    

Click on thumbnail for larger picture

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These are two of the flyers for Reflections this year

Tickets go on sale May 1st.  All tickets must be paid for in advance at the Club Paradise( info listed on flyer) or call any of the numbers listed.  Cash or money orders please.

 

    

  

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             Preview Aug 5th Club Paradise

         

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Hello  Elvis Tribute Artists

    We hope that an Elvis Tribute artist  will give his impression of the song

THE BONGO MAN FROM BOURBON STREET

or

TRY A PRAYER.

The composer and publisher have offered all royalties to the MUSICIANS CLINIC OF NEW ORLEANS.  As you know the great musicians of New Orleans are going through hard times right now and we want to help them anyway we can and what better way than through music. So please visit our website for the new lyrics to THE BONGO MAN and a demo for the melody. Also on the site is the spiritual  Elvis almost recorded

TRY A PRAYER.

The Bongo Man by the way is a great audience participation song and I am sure if you recorded it would give you world wide publicity besides helping out your fellow entertainers in NEW ORLEANS. By the way if they wish to perform in their own voice .....that would be great too.

Web Site

 Http//www.cybercloud.com 

By the way I discovered the very first Elvis impersonator and created the ELVIS WALL at the MOTION PICTURE HOSPITAL in LOS ANGELES.  Also hear the now famous Vancouver press conference when Elvis was 22. It's all on the CYBERCLOUD RADIO STATION Just Click the above web site.

 

 

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Press Release:  Friday Sept 16th Five competing Tribute Artists to be interviewed on TV.....More details will follow. 

  

Sept. 16th  at the Shriners in West Seneca     

                              

Bob James (NY) Bryan Doyle (TN) John Cigan (ON) Kevin O'Neill (WIVB "The Why Guy" Ch 4 ) Will Thompson (ON) and AJ Herrick (NY)

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Press Release 2:  Bee News Publication doing interview with owner of FTDP Roberta Arnold and local ETA Bob James...details to follow on release of interview. 

Press Release 3:  Bee News Publications releases article about Competition with Bob James and Roberta Arnold interviews on September 21st.

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   "Reflections of the King 2005" Buffalo NY

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March 28, 2004

Follow That Dream Productions
Officially Launched!!!!
 

AN ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICIALLY WELCOMING FOLLOW THAT
DREAM PRODUCTIONS WAS MADE SATURDAY NIGHT (MARCH 27)
AT HAMBURG , NY. BOB JAMES AN ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST
FORMERLY OF WALES, NY AND NEW PRODUCTION MANAGER
OF THE COMPANY MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AT HIS CONCERT.

BOB NOW RESIDING IN MIAMI WILL BE TAKING PART TRAVELING
BETWEEN NEW YORK AND FLORIDA TO OVERSEE THE EVENTS
THAT ARE PLANNED IN THE FUTURE FOR THE COMPANY.

WITH MANY SPECIAL GUESTS ARTISTS AND FRIENDS
IN ATTENDANCE THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED
WITH OVERWHELMING ENTHUSIASM