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News, Updates & Archive
6/8 Congratulations to FTDP's
Vic Trevino
on his win
JUNE 4 -
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.
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!!!
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!!
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!
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
I'm
proud to say that I got to do what I had dreamed of
doing,...portraying Elvis Presley's 1950s' career in historic
detail! The last six years have been the Ultimate Blast for me!
(time to Brag',..lol) I am/was the 'ONLY' ETA to cover Elvis'
career from 1953 to 1958 in such detail,...I correlated as many of
'my' shows as possible to Elvis' show-dates 50 years ago,...I used
the same exact replicas of all four of his guitars,...used three of
the same type of 50s' microphones,...Most of his exact replica
out-fits from Overton Park Shell, Texas/Arkansas tour, the N.Y.C.
RCA-studio, Louisiana Hayride, Milton Berle, Ed Sullivan, Tupelo
Dairy Fair, Jailhouse Rock, Vancouver/Calif. tour...same replica
jewelry,...same shoes & socks,...same hair-products,...same
Full-size replica RCA Nipper-Dog statue on-stage,...I got to sing in
Memphis at B.B. Kings' Rest.' on Beale St.,...been to Graceland &
Sun Studios 5 times, Audubon house once,...met and shook hands
with lots of celebrities/musicians that knew/worked with Elvis
during the 50s & 60s,...'Today' was my Last ETA show,(the same week
of Elvis' last show in Memphis before he got inducted to the
Army),...but, MOST of ALL, got to meet some of thee' nicest Elvis
Fans in the World!!! I want to Thank you All again for all of your
support & help in' making my Dream come true!!! God Bless, Mark Lee
Pringle 'retired-ETA'
If you would like to email Mark and wish him well LIMAKEH@aol.com Please check this out:
Coiling Dragon Kung-Fu/Wu-Shu Studio
Check-out my
"Kung-Fu" web-site'. My school is available to perform Tai-Chi,
Kung-fu, Lion-Dance & Dragon-Dance at your event. Plus, I am
now open for new students! You can e-mail for all of the places
that I now teach! Please pass this on! Thank you, Si-Fu; Mark
Lee Pringle (Li Ma-Keh)
Thank you Mark for being a part of FTDP....you brought with you talent and a special class and I know you will be missed by your fans as an Elvis Tribute Artist.....God bless you and all your new endeavors as successful as this one has been. Bobbie
4/16
Calling All Tribute Artists Do you sing like Patsy Cline,
Shake it like Elvis, Croon like Michael Buble, Strut like Mick Jagger,
Scream like Bon Scott, Dance like Tina Turner, Sex it up like Cher, Howl
like Ozzy, Slink like Marilyn, Belt Like Janis, Front like Robert Plant,
Twang like Willie Nelson, Scat like Bette Midler or just plain think you
look, sing and act like someone famous? Mink Productions are seeking
Impersonators from all genres of music, for their upcoming Tribute
Artist Contest being held Saturday August 23rd & Sunday August 24th at
the Best Western Hotel in Brantford. Tribute Artists saluting the
musical icons of the last 60 years will be putting it all on the line
for a $1000.00 Cash Grand Prize and the coveted award of being named
Ontario's Best Tribute Act. Trophies and prizes for top finalists.
Contest will be divided into categories which include: Rock Stars,
Country Legends, Pop Icons and Anything Goes. Imagine a contest that was
able to bring together Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Tom Jones, Englebert
Humperdinck, Bobby Darrin, Peggy Lee, Shania Twain, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Patsy Cline, the Beatles, the Stones, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Sonny
& Cher, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Marilyn
Monroe, Janis Joplin, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and of course ELVIS.
Imagine No More..It's Happening and We're Ready to Rock!! Everyone
welcome, all ages represented. Youth division for performers 16 years of
age and younger. If you are a tribute artist or know of someone who
would be interested in entering our contest, please contact us at your
earliest possible convenience. For more information please contact
Joan Minnery @ (519) 752-1694
OR Michelle King @ (519) 752-0710
Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Weekend & Classic
Car Show Elvis - Led Zeppelin & Every Note In Between
Sneak peek at Heinz Ketchup Elvis
Commercial:
Heinz ketchup has just filmed a new commercial
starring FTDP's and New York's own Elvis,
Gene Dinapoli.
This commercial will air in the United States very soon. But you have the first look at the
commercial before it airs.
View the clip
(News, Source:
Elvis Unlimited/Elvis
News)
3/13 A brand new Rock of Ages website is now up and running at:
http://www.memphismotion.com/ROA/ROA-home.htm
Special
Kudos to Michelle King, who designed the website...it looks
magnificent and denotes a transformation and rejuvenation. Some
wonderful tidbits about the festival:
3/3 Attention
Fans!!! Rock of Ages - Ticket Release & Campaign Launch Dates
Announced!!!
4/1 April 5th Brad Crum www.RememberElvis.com will be performing as ELVIS Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course near Hershey PA. Check web site for directions http://hcpn.com/entertainment/
3/4 Announcing ticket sales for the debut in Canada of "The Heart and Soul of Rock-n-Roll Concert Production starring Jamie Aaron Kelley, Saturday October 25, 2008. Tickets are on sale starting today to order tickets, call (905) 737-0347 or emailing for tickets at tickets@jamieaaronkelley.com 3 brackets of tickets are being offered. See Jamie's flyer below
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.... ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA NATIONAL FINALS AND FAN CONVENTION WINNERS Florida State Fair, Tampa Florida February 17th, 2008 BEST OVERALL: Vic Trevino BEST LOOK-A-LIKE: TIE: Doug Church & Brian Brenner BEST SOUND-A-LIKE: Erock Haws
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
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, Harold Schulz Blue Suede Entertainment www.bluesuedeent.com 404-510-9234 The RAT PACK Tribute Show!
2/17 Congratulations to Jimmy T !! He tried out last night during the band's break at Daniel's Resort in the Pocono's doing his Elvis Tribute. Well... he got the gig and the next time he will be playing there is SAT. MATCH 8TH 930PM-1015PM FOR MORE INFO. AND DIRECTIONS ON DAN'S RESORT, PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEB SITE www.danielsresort.com
2/10 Congratulations goes out to Vic Trevino and Travis Allen for their 1st and 3rd place win in Yuma Az at the Elvis Expo. Both young artist are new to FTDP and we are so very proud of their accomplishments....we definitely will be seeing and hearing more about these young men in the future.
2/9 Great news from FTDP's Tom Bartlett. He will be in Curacao (Island in the Netherlands Antilles off coast of Venezuela) on Feb 14th and 15th at the Hilton Hotel doing a show each day in the casino. The website for hotel is http://www.hiltoncaribbean.com/curacao/ . Visit Tom's website at www.tombartlett.net
2/9 Congratulations to FTDP's own Robert James McArthur (Bob James) on his upcoming tour in Ireland. In July Bob will fly to Ireland and as part of his tour he will be doing a wedding as Elvis, then the following day will be performing as Neil Diamond for an after wedding party. More details coming soon. Ck out Bob's web site: www.showstopperent.com
2/6 Received this from ETA Paul Casey. He has been
Paul for the past year. He wrote, performed and produced the hit title
song for John Schneider's movie Collier & Co. In Paul's words "John is a
very cool guy and we really enjoy singing together. Check out You tube 
1/14 Memphis Motion are thrilled to announce the launch of our Rock of Ages Festival Website located at: http://memphismotion.com/ROA/ROA-home.htm It can also be accessed off of our main page at: www.memphismotion.com (Click on the Rock of Ages icon) Our heartfelt thanks to Michelle & Marie @ GPM - Garnet Promotions & Marketing & CDW - Crystal Database & Webdesign, for their tremendous work on our site and for the special care taken to fulfill another dream. When Geph Mitchell came to us about the idea of having another festival, we were very adamant that the Brantford Elvis festival was over. No going back on our word, we had brought Elvis to Brantford and he had left the building. We had made that decision together but Geph and Rosie, were two that were definitely not comfortable with the idea of ending the festival. While they supported our decision, they both felt that we had more to offer...but what? Geph then presented an idea of bringing together Elvis and all of the Legends of Rock and Roll and Classic Rock into one forum and thereby created a Rock and Roll weekend. We sat on the idea and had a few meetings and finally after talking with some of our volunteers and long-time supporters; we agreed to take on the challenge of creating a brand new event which would culminate in bringing Elvis back, but this time with all of his friends. Our main concern was that we didn't want it to look, feel, sound or resemble the Brantford Elvis Fest. We needed a complete overhaul, goals and objectives, ideology and a marketable and enlarged fan base. Hence, Rock of Ages has been born. We hope to see you at our 1st annual Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Festival & Hot Rod Show; rocking across Brantford from August 23rd - August 24th at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre. This is our debut showcase and our first launch attempt at something different, we hope we can rely on your support, as we have for the last 9 years! Rock of Ages ~ Elvis - Led Zeppelin & Every Note In Between "Come Grow Up With Us Again"
1/14 Tim Dudley (South Bend, Indiana) got some more FANTASTIC News. A call came from Channel 16 News (NBC) and they want to do a COVER STORY on him and his Tribute to Elvis Show! So on March 29th if not before they will start video taping Tim's shows and interviewing him, friends and family around him. Tim is the national Spokesperson for "GrandFamilies of America, Inc." Tim wants to give big Thank you all for the love and support he has had from everyone.
1/14 Congratulations to FTDP's
Barbara Del Piano
(Syracuse NY).
The first part of January Svetlana a Russian producer from Moscow
contacted Follow That Dream Productions about our own Barbara Del Piano.
Because of Barb's amazing voice she wanted to contact her for a
documentary they are making on different and unique Legends including a
bionic Elvis; the Royal family; Michael Jackson and a few others.
Traveling all over the world to make this film New York was now on their
list. So on Monday January 14, 2008 RUSSIA CALLED MADAM ELVIS! Russian
TV NTV/HTB wanted to film a day in the life of Madam Elvis. So Camera
man Basil & interviewer/Producer Eugene went by the Jungle room at
Barb's home in Syracuse NY for some performances & and a nice interview
session! WORLDWIDE TV FOLKS! (They are going to dub Barb speaking in
Russian)
1/14 Congratulation to FTDP's own Tim Dudley. On May 6th Tim will be doing a private event for the men and women of Congress and some other special guests. On May 7th is when Tim will make history as the first and only Elvis Tribute Artist to perform on the front lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. in front of 10,000+ grandparents and grandchildren and other caregivers. He will be performing one of the BEST Elvis songs Elvis ever sang..."If I Can Dream." It is the "Grand Families" theme song of which Tim is a spokesperson for the organization. Tim we are proud of you and all the accomplishments you are making with your Tribute To Elvis... .
Special Note: We would like to thank everyone for their condolences on the loss of Roy's sister. After her long battle with cancer Sharon Layne passed away last Thursday November 15th in Orlando Fl. Our hearts are heavy and we will miss her ever beautiful smile as she was such a strong and positive person till the end. With always a thumbs up when you asked her how she was doing she will be remembered always for her "thumbs up for life." "Miss" you are in our hearts forever and always....love you Bobbie and Roy
Results of the Reflections of the King 200 7 "The Spirit Lives On"
Grand Champion 2007 Paul Ross Toronto ON CA Images in Memphis 2008
2nd Place Ruben Castillo Highland Park NJ
3rd Place Tim Dudley Mishawaka IN
The Reflections of the King Award Sean Rowan Ottawa ON CA
Note from Bobbie the Event producer:
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 Ladyluck Music Elvis Birthday Bash Photos 2007 Oshawa http://good-times.webshots.com/album/557016429DuOzQh Courtesy of Charmaine Jensen-VoisineAnyone wants to download any photos feel free... Please click here
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" ........BobbieThe "Belvis Team" has done it again......download the latest commercial for FTDP Follow That
Dream Spoof Commercial spot. Click here
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 . 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 BobbieOn 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. On behalf of Follow That Dream Productions we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Jackie... Doc's beloved wife and his family. 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!!!!!! 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 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 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
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