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Coldspring Texas
June '06
Harvey doing his Elvis set
Harvey in Branson MO
Harvey was born in Houston, TX. He grew up on
Elvis music and almost wore out his parent's LP album of "Elvis' Golden
Records Vol. 1." For Christmas, 1965, he received "Elvis Golden Records Vol.
3," which became his all time favorite album.
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Announcement:
The
"Music Legends DJ Service" has now officially begun! If you need
or know someone who needs a DJ, please let us know. Of course, along with
the DJ duties, we also offer a live Elvis tribute performance, a Country
Classics Concert, Sharon's Patsy Cline/oldies set, or any combination of
these. We presently specialize in oldies music of the 50's, 60's, and 70's
but will do our best to meet the needs of anyone. Contact info is on bottom
of page....thank you!
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Retiring from the Navy in
1995, Harvey returned to his old high school as Naval Junior ROTC
instructor.
He visited Graceland for the first time in 1996, returning home
with a new zeal and determination.
In 1997, he sang "Unchained Melody" for
the 1600+ student body at the homecoming pep rally. The students and staff
went wild and when several of them told him they thought he was lip-syncing,
he knew the doors were beginning to open.
Harvey continued to sing at school but was
encouraged even more when he sang at a friend's retirement party in 2000,
which included many people that didn't know him. A few weeks later he met
impersonator Lou Vuto and long time Elvis friend Charlie Hodge in Tennessee.
Now that was inspiration! This was topped off by a tour of Sun Studios and
a
second trip to Graceland
Harvey singing to one of
his many fans
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Harvey and Sharon at Elaine's March 17 '06
Harvey recorded a gospel
CD (as himself) in 1995 which received airplay on KJIC, 90.5 FM radio.
He hopes to record a second gospel CD as well as his first ETA CD in the
near future.
Harvey and his wife, Sharon, have been married since 1975. Harvey leads
the music in their church, while Sharon plays the piano. They are
regular soloists in their church and other local sing-in.
On the Country side of Harvey
In 2005 Harvey, now
a well established professional Elvis Tribute Artist , began to pay
tribute to his favorite country singers. He included his Country
Classics set at his Legends shows in the Houston area and immediately
received wonderful responses from both old and new fans.
Harvey
doing his country set
Coldspring Texas June '06
His salute to classic
artists such as Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves, George Jones, Conway Twitty,
and Faron Young is not only growing in regard to song selection but,
with time, he is adding new songs of radio favorites to include upbeat
songs, classic ballads, romantic love songs, gospel songs, and more
Harvey as Hank
Harvey is also an established gospel
singer who sings in churches, gospel concerts, and other related venues. He
has recorded his gospel CD, "I Will Follow Him," and received radio airplay
in the Houston area. He is a member of the Southern and Country Gospel Music
Association. He sings traditional/southern gospel music which includes a few
songs recorded by Elvis but can also provide a strictly Elvis gospel set for
those who desire strictly Elvis gospel songs
Whether you want just his country set or a legends show that includes an
Elvis set, Harvey will work with you to give you a polished, professional,
personable performance that you''ll long remember.
Harvey McFadden,
Elvis Tribute Artist ,Country Western & Gospel Music –2004-6
Call: 936.377-2185
Harv@elvisisintexas.com
www.elvisisintexas.com
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He joined the Navy in 1973, entering the submarine service in Hawaii not
long after Elvis' "Aloha from Hawaii" concert.
Elvis died on Harvey's second
wedding anniversary just prior to he and his wife, Sharon, leaving Hawaii.
The king was gone but when Ronnie McDowell came out with his debut song
about Elvis just a short time later, Harvey began to feel the magic of Elvis
once again.
In 1982, Harvey had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy "Orion"
Ellis. It inspired Harvey to impersonate Elvis at a Halloween party that
same year. He sang acappella
in a pieced together outfit but won first place and the admiration of his
friends.
The Navy kept Harvey busy, but in his travels he collected as many
soundtracks as possible, and in 1993 he rented a jumpsuit and sang at a
friend's going away party in Florida. The crowd responded wonderfully,
greatly encouraging Harvey to break out and do more.
Images of the King West Monroe High School Auditorium West Monroe,
LA March 4, 2006 Hosted and coordinated by veteran ETA, Gene Shaw |
Harvey ordered his first jumpsuit and sang at
several events in 2000. This included the big test - a Christmas concert at
a local hospital where the patients and staff had never heard of him. The
feedback was fantastic and Harvey knew it was time to really get started.
This lead to a busy year of concerts in 2001 and his schedule is getting
busier each month. One of his highlights of 2001 was having two of his songs
played on Elvis Tribute Artist Radio in Canada, and 2002 highlights look
just as promising.
He competed well in Birmingham, Branson, Louisiana, and Texas.
He placed 4th in the 2005 Images of the King Contest in West Monroe, LA.
(April 2005)
and has over 50 appearances in both 2003 AND 2004. (Primarily Texas but also
New Orleans)
He has appeared on KHOU TV Channel 11's morning show three times. (Houston
TV) and
participated in Houston's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Houston's Art Car
Parade.
New Caney February
Harvey has had his music played on
Lady Luck Music Internet Radio
program at least 6 times over
the past 3 years.
He has personally met Charlie Hodge in 2000 and has a drumstick signed by DJ Fontana and a signed photograph from Charlie Hodge as well as John
Wilkerson.
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