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Amy Beth Parravano "Elvis' Lil' Sister"
When we say Amy Beth has "been
there and done that" it is certainly no exaggeration. The native of
Rhode Island is an award winning singer, songwriter, guitarist,
entertainer and world traveler. She sings blues, rock and roll, country
and rockabilly and has the unique ability to blend all the above. She
has worked with Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Rodriquez
and Joey Welz ( Bill Haley's Comets) She has performed all across the
United States and internationally, has recorded ten albums and produces
and hosts her own television show "Amy Beth Presents."
Amy Beth knew from an early age
that she was born to sing. Her early influences were blues and later in
her childhood she developed a love of country and rock and roll,
especially Elvis Presley.
The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and Bill Haley and the Comets were her
early influences , but also AmyBeth enjoyed the female groups like The
Chiffons, The Seekers and The Crystals.
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The music of the 50's definitely motivated her and in the
80's she started her own record label, Peridot Records, and began releasing
her original material. She had a national chart record with a song she wrote
titled,” North Hampton Line," that resulted in Amy Beth being signed by
Caprice Records. On Caprice, Amy Beth started receiving national and
international attention and by 1995 she had a string of chart records on the
US and overseas.
In
September, 1995 she wad honored in Nashville by Airplay International with
the "Trailblazer Award" for her meaningful contribution to the music
industry. The following month she performed for music executives at the
Philadelphia Music Conference where she received a rousing reception. She
has since performed for the music conferences all across the US including
the Holiday Expo in Edison NJ; Crossroads Music Festival in Memphis TN; Fan
Fair in Nashville, TN; Elvis Presley Tribute Week in Memphis, TN; the MIDEM
Conference in Cannes, France and the 40th Anniversary of Rock and Roll in
Memphis TN. Her live performances include everything from night clubs to
fairs and festivals all over the United States.
AmyBeth "Elvis' Lil' Sister"
with the "Elvii Brothers"
Westwood Ho Casino
Las Vegas NV 2004
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Amy Beth's love of and spiritual connection to
Elvis Presley has many people calling her the "Female Elvis
Presley." One recent newspaper review of her show stated "Amy Beth
is the female persona of Elvis." The minute she comes on stage and
the music starts her whole being changes. She becomes Elvis. A
spiritual connection is made and Elvis comes to life." Another
reviewer remarked, "Elvis lives in a woman's body. She's the reborn
again Elvis" and yet another said," Amy Beth keeps the Legend
alive."
Currently Amy Beth is focused on her Television show, songwriting and
performing at several functions this month near her hometown of
Cranston, RI Her recent travels have limited her live appearances
but she says she is ready to get back to the stage. For now she's
looking for new things to do in her career, but that would seem
difficult for someone who had already done it all.
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08/27/08
