Ben Portsmouth, Tavis Powell
and Austin Irby
A Tribute to the King

On the road to Elvis Week, stop at the Dublin Theater in Dublin, GA for a concert starring Graceland’s Reigning Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Ben Portsmouth with up and coming Elvis Tribute sensation Travis Powell and introducing Austin Irby.

Tickets cost $25.00 and can be purchased online or by calling 888-406-5885.

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Ben Portsmouth
at the Elvis Presley Birthplace

Award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist Ben Portsmouth and the Change of Habit tribute band, from Chicago will perform at the Elvis Presley Birthplace Amphitheater in Tupelo, Miss., on Aug. 10, 2013. The performance will be the culmination of the Birthplace’s annual “Fan Appreciation Day” which features reduced-price admission to Elvis’ house, church and museum, as well as entertainment all day, lunch and storytelling by Tupelo natives who knew Elvis.

Tickets cost $35.00 and can be purchased by calling 662-841-1245.

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Images of the King

Now part of the ElvisFestival.com series of event, Doc Franklin’s Original Images of the King ETA Contest and Showcase, is poised for an exciting future.  We’re pleased to present a great lineup for 2013 including one Showcase of Champions on Monday starring 1991 Champion Doug Church with appearances by last year’s Champion Gordon Elvis, 1988 Champion Michael Hoover and and featuring a very special guest start, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Cody Slaughter. On Tuesday, we’ll present a second Showcase of Champions starring 2010 Champion and 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Ben Portsmouth with opening performances by 2008 Champion Gino Monopoli and 1999 Champion Irv Cass.

Images of the King is a great way to kick off your Elvis Week experience and we’ve scheduled our event so you won’t miss a moment of what makes Elvis Week special.  The Images of the King event is not licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and is not an official part of Graceland’s Elvis Week.  It is produced and promoted independently by Sherry Management, LLC.

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Cliff Wright and the Rockabilly Blues

Join us for an evening of music mixing the distinctive Memphis Rockabilly sound of the 1950′s, the Delta Blues and Cliff Wright’s guitar backed up by David Fontana and Wade Bernard.

A self-taught musician, Cliff plays with an intense style reminiscent of some of the guitar greats. Scotty Moore, James Burton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and BB King have influenced Cliff’s playing style. He is an accomplished vocalist with a voice that ranges from the charismatic romanticism of Elvis Presley to the authentically haunting deep baritone of Johnny Cash. Cliff is an interpreter of sound and melodies which gives him the unique ability to recreate musical arrangements bringing to them a new life and progressive sound. Join Cliff as he introduces his new “Rockabilly Blues.”

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South Carolina Elvis Festival

One of our new events for 2013 the South Carolina Elvis Festival will be modeled after the Lake George Elvis Festival with free Opening Ceremonies and celebrations, an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary, Elvis Tribute Artists performing around town and two big Las Vegas-Style Shows, plus much more.

The festival will take place at the Newberry Opera House and throughout the historic southern city of Newberry, South Carolina and will star Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Shawn Klush and Ben Portsmouth who will be joined by Travis Powell, Michael Chambliss and Cliff Wright, Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the Change of Habit Tribute Band.

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Elvis Fantasy Festival
Portage, Indiana

The Elvis Fantasy Fest in Portage, Indiana is our opportunity (and yours) to honor Elvis’ legacy of giving.  The event raises funds for the Porter County Special Olympics.  It’s a real community gathering bring our Elvis community together with the community of athletes and parents that make the Special Olympics possible.

This year’s Elvis Fantasy Fest, themed “My Happiness” celebrates the happiness Elvis brought us through his music and the happiness he brought to many through his charitable efforts.  The weekend will star Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Ben Portsmouth and past champion Dwight Icenhower with appearances by last years winner David Allen and our “Jukebox LIVE” concert which presents some of your favorite ETAs performing tributes to other musical icons.

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Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival

Join us for fall in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and celebrate Elvis’ life and legacy at our only invitation only Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.  Twenty fan favorite ETAs will compete in this beautiful setting, plus the weekend features the now infamous “Spooktacular” halloween costume party.  Your chance to dress up and celebrate late into the evening.

The “Jukebox LIVE” show on Friday night will be followed by a Doo-Wop after hours party with “The Outsiders.”  Saturday night’s show will once again  star Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Shawn Klush and will also feature the 2012 Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival Champion Dwight Icenhower with Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the Change of Habit tribute band.

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Georgia Elvis Festival

We are pleased to be returning to the wonderful town of Brunswick, Georgia for the second annual Georgia Elvis Festival. The festival will begin on Thursday with a free opening ceremony in Mary Ross Park.  We’ll be presenting a fabulous line up of talent in 2014, including the return of Cody Slaughter, Ted Torres and your 2013 Georgia Elvis Festival Champion Michael Chambliss.  These three great Elvis Tribute Artists will be joined by 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Ben Portsmouth.

Ticket go on sale Sept. 3rd at 10:00 AM eastern time.

LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival

The five-day LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival returns in 2014 with the them “Elvis: It’s International,” celebrating Elvis musical impact around the globe.   Once again the weekend will star Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champions; Shawn Klush, Cody Slaughter and Ben Portsmouth. Plus there will be appearances by last years champions and Elvis Tribute Artists from around the globe.  Plus another incredible “Jukebox LIVE” show, our tribute to the history of rock and roll.

The festival is held in the picturesque vacation town of Lake George, NY.  In addition to our big shows and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest with over 50 contestants, events take place aboard steamboats on Lake George and throughout the community.  It’s five-days of non-stop Elvis entertainment.

Ticket go on sale July 30th at 10:00 AM eastern time.

Las Vegas Elvis Festival

It’s official!  The Las Vegas Elvis Festival will return to the LVH in 2013.  The four-day Elvis fan festival will include a concert staring Shawn Klush and Cody Slaughter, and the Heart of the King Awards with appearances by Ben Portsmouth and others.  Plus join us for the third Heart of the King Contest where ETAs can compete for $10,000 prizes including a $3,000 going to the champion.

More information will be posted on a website dedicated to the event soon, but block the dates now and make plans to attend.

Tickets now on sale!