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A huge Elvis fan, Andrew Leonard, better known in the ETA
world as "Lemvis" would sing along to his favorite Elvis songs and soon
realized he had a tone of voice very similar to that of the Kings.
In August of 2004 he entered his first singing contest
singing a variety of songs and taking the finals with an Elvis style
rendition of “My Way”. He took first place.
One month later he overheard a local radio station who
were seeking an Elvis Impersonator for a Fireman’s Ball. He answered the
call and performed his first ever show as Elvis. Equipped with an awful hire
jumpsuit, cheesy wig and cheap glasses he was thrown into the deep end and
performed 3 songs in front of a crowd of over 300. The crowd went nuts and
wanted more. People there would ask him how long he had been doing his Elvis
act and couldn’t believe it was his first show. He enjoyed it so
much that he decided to give it a try and convinced his very talented Mother
to make his first jumpsuit (Thanks Mum - Andrew). “Lemvis was born” and the
rest is history
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Since then he has performed over 90 shows in his first year and a half and
has been very much in demand in his home city of Canberra and surrounding
NSW, performing at festivals, expos, casinos , weddings, parties, clubs,
corporate functions, government events and many other special occasions.
Every Lemvis show leads to another and he is usually invited back to perform
again, which says something for his ability as a performer.
As far as voices go, no one in Australia comes as close to Elvis’ as
Lemvis’. It is so close to Elvis’ that he is often mistaken by members in
the audience as miming to a record. His voice is naturally suited to Elvis
and doesn’t have to fake the mannerisms that many ETA’s so often do. His
show is very interactive and loves nothing more then to get out amongst the
crowd, singing directly to them, entertaining with his voice, humor and
moves.
Andrew's show is based on the ‘69 Vegas shows, 70’s and Aloha from Hawaii
concerts, although he can sing any era. Lemvis has a repertoire of over 300
Elvis songs, can sing the soft ballads, rock it hard, blast out the powerful
operatic numbers and even throws in some more modern songs Elvis never got
the chance to sing.
From the voice and moves to the looks, hair and sideburns, Lemvis is the
real deal, although being an Aussie he does have to put on the Memphian
accent. He has the utmost respect for Elvis and does what he does for the
love of it and to pass on the legacy and great music left from the great man
we all know as “Elvis Presley”.
As Andrew says, “there is only one Elvis and no one can or ever will
come close. He may be gone but he will never die, well not as long as I can
help it”. Lemvis is “Australia’s Voice Of The King”.
By - Brendon Smith
Manager
Lemvis Entertainment
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Forget about Joaquin Phoenix, now you can bring "The Man In Black" to your
Party or Event. Get ready to hear songs about prisons, trains, guns and
love. Listen to Lemvis singing some of Johnny's hits and be amazed at the
similarities in the vocals.
This show is sure to get those boots scootin' and yehaaa's hootin' and
combined with the Elvis Show this is sure to bring the house down. It's time
to Walk The Line. For a limited time you can have Elvis along with Johnny
Cash at no extra charge. Here's Johnny !!!
www.lemvis.com
Lemvis Entertainment
Ph: 0412 703 198
andrew@lemvis.com
lemvis@hotmail.com
Post to:
44 McEachern Cres Melba
A.C.T. Australia 2615
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