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Michael is available to perform with music tracks or with his own full band.His band members are the best and include a trumpet player who toured with Elvis in Las Vegas.Michael strives to make every event the best it can be. Update October 10th 2008 check out Michael's new House of Blues promo video that was taken on August 16th where he headlined in Atlantic City, NJ it was a complete SELL OUT he performed for 2 hours straight with his own band.Please read Michael's testimonials and the kind of clients who have hired Michael. We think you will understand what makes Michael really special and his performances one of kind. If you are looking for an Elvis Tribute Artist who does this from his heart and captures Elvis naturally in every respect, look no further. Michael has been performing for 31 years, since he was 10 years old. Experts and friends of Elvis agree there are many Elvis tribute artists but only one Michael O'Connor! Michael is only the second Elvis Tribute Artist to be endorsed by Ron Blackwood, a close friend of Elvis. Mr. Blackwood said, "When Michael performs, it's like Elvis never left." There is no one like Michael O'Connor except for Elvis himself! The voice + the moves + looks = the ultimate Elvis package! Michael is a professional entertainer who plays a part. When off stage, Michael is himself. He explains, "If my audience gets an idea of what it was like to watch Elvis perform, I have accomplished my mission." He adds, "I feel honored and blessed to be able to pay tribute to a man whose popularity is as strong now as it ever was." Read the reviews here from former clients about Michael and about where he has performed. Michael treats all his clients as friends. This is much more than a job to Michael. It's his passion. Michael has performed across the U.S. and in Canada for crowds in excess of 17,000 people. He says, "I do it because I love it, the pure joy it can bring people." Michael is a true Elvis fan first and a tribute artist second. Elvis is very special to Michael, and it shows when he performs. Michael's number one goal is to make your event the most amazing experience possible. Michael is a true professional but very down to earth. He tosses scarves and teddy bears during his shows, which delight children and adults alike. He is available after performing to sign scarves and have pictures taken with you and your guests at no extra charge. As well known as Michael O'Connor is, you will find him kind-hearted, easy to work with, fun-loving, charming, sincere and totally irresistible to you and your guests! Here is a brief bio of some of the clients Michael has worked with: He performed twice at the Westgate Mall in Bethlehem, PA for Elvis's' 25th and 30th anniversaries, where both shows sold out with over 1,000 people in attendance. Michael was ranked in the top 20 Elvis Tribute Artists in the world at the largest competition sanctioned by Graceland, the Collingwood Elvis Festival, in Canada. He has opened for some of the top musicians in the world including The Lettermen, Chubby Checker, and 1964, the Beatles tribute band voted #1 by Rolling Stone Magazine. He has worked for many high profile corporate clients such as MBNA, Lockheed Martin, Hilton Hotels and DuPont. A complete bio is available upon request. We will work with your budget! Book Michael O'Connor for your next event. No event is too small or large. Our only goal is to make your event special and unforgettable as it should be! GROUP MEMBERS: Bill Turner he toured with Bill Haley's comets - Lead Guitar Eric Knutsen 25 years experience - Bass Ray Torelli 18 years of experience - Drummer John Kurdilla 20 years of experience - Sax and Flute Ziggy Rodgers 20 years of experience - Piano and Keyboard Jim Colarusso (worked with Elvis in 1970-1971) - Trumpet All of my band members have been together for over - 15 years as Blue smoke It is the same band i used in Atlantic City - at my SOLD OUT HOB show. I have access to 6-11 players but they travel alot - So if interested in band instead of tracks let us know asap thank you -
Aces 'n Eights was formed by Brad Buchner and George Gutch in 1996 - with a commitment to play the broadest variety of classic and contemporary country music, using traditional country instruments. The current Aces 'n Eights lineup is: Brad Buchner - Lead Vocals, Guitars; George Gutch - Fiddle, Accordion, Banjo, Keyboards, Harmonica, Lead and Backing Vocals; Paul Furner - Drums and Backing Vocals; Tony Bielut - Bass, Keyboards, Backing Vocals; Jerry Manley - Steel Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin.
Bio of the Artist Barely Heroes is a four piece band from Levittown that started in May of 2004. They got off to a slow start when they first began by writing mostly acoustic music. The band was started by lead singer, Shawn Rodgers and lead guitarist, Steve Burns. After writing a few songs between the two of them, Shawn seeked out long time friend, Joe Drum, to join the band and play the bass. The three of them had trouble getting drums into their mix until early 2005. Around the end of February, early March, Steve suggested friend, Tom Monagle, to complete the band with drums. Ever since then, the four have come together to make upbeat and catchy music. Barely Heroes hopes to continue to write and play music that will attrack many fans and hopefully help them break-out into the music world. Until then, they will continue writing and play energenic shows to keep them begging for more. They finished up recording their EP, "Dressed In Savage Sarcasm" at Palisade Studios in New Jersey. They are worked with owner Scott Kammerer. We are also planning to record again this summer, hopefully late June early July. Check back for new music, it's up and coming!
Formed in 1999, Blind Date is a four-piece band from southwestern Pennsylvania. This versatile group offers an extensive repertoire of country, southern rock & classic rock as well as countless years of combined musical experience locally, regionally and nationally. The group's debut CD, "Restless" was released in 2004. Blind Date's music, reminiscent of Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam and the Rolling Stones crosses, merges and blurs musical boundaries, making it uniquely their own. The group regularly performs at area clubs and taverns as well as wedding receptions, festivals and private parties.
Bluestone Was Formed in 1997.We Started as a country Band. As The members of the band changed so did the Sound. We now play Country,Rock,Blues,funk,50's,Swing,Ect. Myself (Don Lawson)even go out as a duo With some of the guys Ed Kosmahal or Fiddlin Phil,all ex members of the band and part of the bluestone Family. We all lve to play and have a good time. We Play for all Partys,Birthdays,Ect.