Non-Professional

Non-Pro 50-60s

Marc Rivette
Cornwall, Ontario

In the many years that I have been performing, there is nothing more I like than the electricity in the air from the fans. With the support from the fans and my family it gives me the drive to keep singing. I have been performing in different areas through out Canada and the United States. I have met alot of great ETA performers and I am very proud to be among them. I'm looking forward to seeing the great fans from the beautiful place of Lake George.

WALT CARTY
COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND

BORN 5/7, 1944 IN CAMBRIDGE MASS, WALT HAS HAD A BAND SINCE HE WAS TWELVE, HE HAS WRITTEN AND RECORDED HIS OWN MUSIC AND WAS PICKED FOR A TRIBUTE TO THE TED MACK SHOW IN BOSTON. HE HAS BEEN DOING ELVIS TRIBUTES AS HE IS ALSO ONE OF ELVIS' BIGGEST FANS. THIS IS WALT'S FIRST TIME TO THE LAKE GEORGE ELVIS FESTIVAL. SOME SAY WALT SOUNDS JUST LKE ELVIS AND LOOKS LIKE ELTON JOHN . EVERY TIME HE PLAYS THEY CAN NOT WAIT TILL HE DOES HIS ELVIS SHOW AGAIN.

Rob
Smyrna, Delaware
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I am honored and excited to be coming back to Lake George Elvis Festival. This will be my second year there and it is a great time, and all the people there are the best. I look forward to another wonderful event and to see all my friends and too make some new ones. I would like to thank Elvis himself for blessing us with all his fans and the best music that has been recorded. All so to thank all who come out to see us, if not for you we would not be here.

PATRICK SEBASTIAN
SANFORD, FLORIDA

PATRICK WAS BORN IN INDIA, IMMIGRATED TO LONDON,ENGLAND AND FROM AN EARLY AGE GREW TO LOVE THE MUSIC AND STYLE OF HIS IDOL "THE KING" HE JOINED A GROUP AND AS THE LEAD SINGER, PERFORMED EVERYTHING THAT WAS POPULAR IN ENGLAND AND "ELVIS" WAS PART OF HIS SHOW. HAVING SERVED IN THE ROYAL NAVY HE TRAVELLED THE WORLD PERFORMING AT EVERY PLACE THAT BECAME AVAILABLE, IN MANY COUNTRIES. HE NOW STAYS IN ORLANDO AND IS KNOWN WELL FOR HIS RENDITION OF "G.I. BLUES" AND THE SONGS FROM THAT MOVIE, AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MILITARY. PATRICK HAS BEEN VERY GENEROUS WITH HIS TIME GIVEN TO MANY CHARITIES , ESPECIALLY THE CHILDRENS RIGHTS FOUNDATION, FOR WHICH HE HAS BEEN PRESENTED WITH CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION.

BRYCEN KATOLINSKY
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO, CANADA

BRYCEN KATOLINSKY IS AN AWARD WINNING GRAND CHAMPION ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST FROM ST. CATHARINES ONTARIO CANADA. BRYCEN IS 16 YRS OLD AND HAS BEEN PERFORMING FOR 5 YRS. HE ALSO DOES RITCHIE VALENS. BRYCEN LOVES PERFORMING ON STAGE AND IS LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING BACK IN LAKE GEORGE THIS YEAR.

Wayne Curtis
Tully, New York

WAYNE CURTIS is from Tully N.Y. and has been entertaining crowds and performing for fans for the last 35 years. He has had and played in his own band that toured around and performed in many local country bars. WAYNE has opened for Whispering Bill Anderson, Rare Earth and Nazareth to name a few. In 2009 WAYNE was inducted into the N.Y. State County Music Hall of Fame. Fans from Ontario have come to know and love WAYNE through his infamous Elvis Tributes since he strolled across the Sanderson Centre Stage at the Brantford Elvis Festival in 2001. WAYNE has been a mainstay at Elvis and Legends Showcases in Brantford, Kitchener , Collingwood, Windsor , Montreal , Dewey Beach , Lake George and countless others. WAYNE continually volunteers his talent and support to multitudes of charitable functions and special fundraisers. Fans have listened and grown to love WAYNE at many area Elvis Shows. WAYNE has won several awards in the Elvis World , such as the Peoples Choice Award, Spirit of Elvis Award , 2009 Alex Aaron Cushenan Humanitarian Award, St. Catharines Grand Champion Award and on Nov. 7th, 2009 WAYNE received the prestigious Appreciation Award from the Army,Navy and Airforce Dominion Command in Ottawa, Canada. WAYNE'S other musical passions are Country and Roy Orbison.

Sean
Ottawa, , Ontario
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Sean has competed all over Canada and the U.S. Sean has studied every mannerism of his idol in order to present the most authentic illusion possible in order to please the most ardent fan. Marking the 30th year of Elvis's passing, Sean received the Reflections of the King Award in Buffalo N.Y. Sean was also a finalist at the 2009 Lake George competition. Sean is honored and proud to bring back the music and style of one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived.

Dave Weaver
Arkport, New York

Having grown up listening to Elvis I have always been impressed with his wide range of vocals and his heartfelt renditions of everything he ever recorded and performed live. I am a DJ & Karaoke business owner and have been performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist for over ten years and this is my third appearance at this Lake George ETA Competition. I've also competed in Westfield, NY. At this event I've met some great Tribute Artists and some of the most wonderful fans of the "King". You are the reason we, as Tribute Artists, do what we do in keeping Elvis' memories alive. I like to thank God for giving us voices to sing like the "King", our spouses for supporting us and YOU, the greatest fans in the world! "Thank Ya Very Much!"

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Non-Pro 70s

Doug Carter
Norfolk, Virginia
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I'm 53 years old and I have been a Elvis fan as far back as I can remember.After getting out of the Air Force, I started singing Karaoke, which led me to the job I do now which is a KJ. But, I started about 15 years ago performing Elvis tributes around town from time to time. I took first place in a Elvis contest that was held annually in Virginia Beach. But to be given the chance to perform in the Lake George contest would be a dream come true.

Ernie Big E Hefferon
Suffolk, va

Ernie Hefferon's career in entertainment began as a Disc Jockey working for some of Hampton Road's largest nightclubs. His popularity grew as he included performing and singing the top hits of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and various other artists, increasing his venue to wedding receptions, private parties and large corporate events. As the years passed, his passion for Elvis's music, and his desire to give back to the community, transcended into his becoming a highly regarded Elvis Presley tribute artist raising money for local charities. His heartfelt tribute to the "King of Rock & Roll is a show not to be missed! This is his second year at Lake George and he is looking forward to seeing fans, friends, and fellow ETA's!

Thomas Gilbo
north syracuse, ny

There is not a day that I dont think about Elvis!! He has influenced my whole life!! I love the feeling I get singing in front of people!! For a split second I feel the love he felt from his fans and myself!!! I love to sing, I love to entertain and I love being Elvis onstage!!Thank God for Elvis!!!

Wayne Talley
Littleton, MA
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Elvis Presley was all about his fans. Throughout his career he always took time out to sign autographs, talk and just hang out with those who loved his music. All ETAs take this spirit to heart whenever they take the stage to perform Elvis's music in front of these same, loyal fans. This is Wayne's fourth year attending the Lake George Festival and he would like to thank the fans and all of the hard-working volunteers that make this festival the King of all ETA Festivals.

John Cigan
Pickering, Ontario
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John Cigan has been doing his tribute to Elvis for over 5 years. With awesome Elvis like voice and slight shyness so reminiscent of Elvis...he wows his audience with all his heart, soul and love of Elvis in each of his performances. His audiences walk away amazed at what they have seen. John enjoys keeping the spirit of Elvis alive.

He will be joining ETAs in Lake George for the fifth year and enjoys New York and the fans.

John has accomplished first and second place winnings throughout his time performing as an Elvis tribute artist.

John Welsh
Oakville, Ontario ,Canada
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John was born and raised in Wigan, England Just a stone's throw from the musical hot spots of Liverpool and Manchester. He has been involved in the music scene all his life; performing in Great Britain, Canada and the U.S. Having been a lifelong fan of Elvis, John began paying tribute to the King in 2001. He has a passion for keeping Elvis' music alive through careful replication of his voice, mannerisms and costumes. He has entered many competitions and humbly counts himself fortunate to have placed in the finals several times, including twice at the Collingwood Elvis Festival (2005 & 2008) and the Brantford King Fling' (2007), as well as in other competitions in Canada and the U.S.

Michael Ratcliffe
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Michael has been an Elvis Tribute Artist for the past 13 years and has performed all over the country and in Canada. Michael's love of Elvis is shown in his passion when he is singing and performing his tribute to Elvis. When recently asked by a magazine reporter on why he is a tribute artist, Michael responded by saying: Two reasons; one is to keep the memory of Elvis alive and two; to have fun when I'm performing my tribute show. Michael is thrilled to be back performing in Lake George and Can't Help Falling In Love with the great fans at Lake George .

ERocK
Buckner, MO.
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Eric (ERocK) Haws, was born in Kansas City MO, in 1961. Due to family problems, he was adopted by his aunt Billie at the age of 6, and raised in California. Billie, who was "Mama" to him, was the one who introduced him to Elvis's incredible music. In 1973, at the Anaheim Convention Center, She also took him to see Elvis in concert, a day that changed his life. "Seeing Elvis live not only changed my life, it literally saved my life." Eric did not become an Elvis Tribute Artist until the age of 46, and regrets not becoming one sooner. "I will always be devoted to Elvis and his memory, until the day I die."

T.J. Jackson
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

T.J. Jackson,born on the Akwesasne Reserve,is now residing in Cornwall, ONT Canada.He has been an E.T.A. for four years and a professional musician for 35 years. He placed 5th place in the non-pro division in Collingwood in '07&'08 and in 2009 3rd place in Windsor On. He also won the Spirit Of Elvis award at Refections Of The King in Westfield N.Y. 2009 and has been an Elvis fan all his life. TJ performs regularly as an E.T.A. in the 1975-77 jumpsuit years and is ready to rock-n-roll at the Lake George Elvis Festival.

Kevin Harder
Wilton, New York
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Kevin is proud to be part of the Lake George Elvis Festival competition again this year. Since it will be his first year competing in the 70's category, he acknowledges it is going to be a challenge.

Kevin has been working very hard this year, including a local competition at the Saratoga County Fair and a benefit for 'Give A Child Christmas'.

He is a true fan of Elvis Presley and gives much gratitude to him, his friends, family and fans that have made it possible for him to do something he truly loves doing.

Alvis
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Alvis grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY and for the last 18 years has lived in Raleigh, NC.

Alvis and his show travel all over the East Coast performing 3 hour shows that consist of over 45 Elvis songs. He has been singing Elvis tunes all his life and has performed in Elvis Tribute Shows for the last nine years.

Matthew Deblass
Keansburg, New Jersey
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Matthew can't wait until he sees all the great fans of Elvis music he met last year and meet new ones this year. He thanks Elvis and God for the greatest music ever performed.

Haroun Aqeel
Doha, Qatar
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This is the second trip for Haroun to the Lake George Elvis Festival as an Arabic ETA. He also attended Europe's Elvis Championship contest at UK Blackpool. Haroun is very excited to see all his ETA friends once again at Lake George.

Daniel Barrella
Staten Island, New York
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Born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, this will be Daniel's second year competing in Lake George. After having a blast last year, and meeting so many new friends, he can't wait for 2010's festival. Lake George was his first competition and has since gone on to compete in Atlantic City, Collingwood, Ontario, and Dewey Beach, Delaware, where he placed third in the Non-Pro Division. Daniel loves being part of something truly amazing and enjoyable for the greatest fans in the world, "Elvis fans".

Wayne Euliss
Mcleansville, North Carolina
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Wayne is from the Greensboro, NC area and has been performing his tribute to Elvis for 4 years. He has performed throughout the southeast and on many cruise ships. Wayne's tribute is appealing to audiences of all ages and will take you back to the glory days of the King of Rock and Roll.

Kelvis
Cleveland, Ohio
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Kelvis sends a big "hello" to all his wonderful friends in Lake George. He says "It's a thrill and honor to once again be participating in the Lake George Elvis Festival." This will be his seventh trip to the gorgeous Lake George region and is looking forward to once again being with everyone. Kelvis congratulates all past winners and wishes good luck to all but most importantly says "Have Fun! See You Soon."

Aloha Elvis
Richmond Hill, Ontario

DAVE ROBINSON ALOHA ELVIS DAVE ROBINSON hails from Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Dave is looking forward to being back in Lake George and seeing all his friends and fans. Dave states:&. No matter who I am performing for, it is a joy to share the memories of Elvis and somehow be a part of the Legend. It is a pleasure to see the love for Elvis in the audience. Most of all I have enjoyed all the wonderful people I have met along the way &

Ernie Fisher
Haverstraw, NY

Ernie first sang as Elvis over 30 years ago at a high school talent show. He sang for just family and friends after that, but in 2003 took the leap and started performing seriously as a tribute artist. Ernie, who lives 25 miles north of New York City, enjoys using his talents to help raise money for worthwhile causes and organizations. This is his seventh year at the Lake George Elvis Festival. Ernie is excited to be in Lake George to entertain the Elvis Presley fans.

Richard Blane
Rising sun, MD
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My father was my biggest influence towards Elvis. He sang Elvis to me as a little boy. The music became ingrained in me from a young age. Baltimore Maryland is my hometown and I joined the Army in 1980 and served 6 years. When I got out of the service I began singing Karaoke in the bars around Baltimore. Elvis always seemed to pull me back.. I loved the response I got from singing Elvis. The response reminded me of my days as a young boy with my father. People around me encouraged me to buy a jumpsuit. The next natural direction for me was to become an ETA. I have been performing Elvis for a steady 12 years now. My Goal is to deliver great performances and help to recreate the sights and sounds of Elvis.

D'ELViS
Shakespeare, ON
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Since getting his start as an ETA in 2002, Doug has gone on to become an accomplished and versatile tribute artist, producing his own all-eras tribute Songs In the Key of 'E' which includes a spotlight tribute to the legendary Roy Orbison. Doug hit his stride in 2007, finishing in the top three in five of the six festivals he entered, including Non-pro division titles at the Collingwood and Visions of the King. Doug takes great pride in a thorough knowledge of each era and its most popular hits, and his repertoire now stands well over 500 songs. This is his first visit to Lake George, and Doug looks forward to meeting many new friends and fans of the King.

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