Youth

Cristo Lewis chestertown, new york View Web Site

9 year old Cristo lewis has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 4 years old. He has been performing since he was 5 years old. At age 7 he discovered Elvis Presley, and found that he had an uncanny ability to embody the songs and spirit of the legendary performer, who we call "The King".

Drake Milligan Arlington, TX View Web Site

Drake is 12 years old and is from Fort Worth, TX. He became aware of Elvis at the age of eight and has read and watched everything he can about him. He has had the opportunity to be on the last three Elvis cruises where he has met many of the people that worked and performed with Elvis. Drake has also visited Graceland and hopes to make it back there in the near future. Drake has been performing for several years. His highlight to date is having the Jordanaire's back him up on the first Elvis Cruise. He has also performed at the Midwest Tribute to the King Festival in Springfield, IL as a guest. Several of our local ETA's have been gracious enough to let him perform during their shows. The Lake George Festival will be his first competition; he is looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

Matthew Boyce Saratoga Springs, New York

Ten year old Matthew, from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been an Elvis fan since he was very young. Over the last four years, Matthew has taken his love of entertaining to the stage, and performs locally as an Elvis Tribute Artist at numerous charity events. In addition to singing, his musical talents include playing guitar and participating in theatrical productions through school and children's theater groups. Matthew is now sharing his love of Elvis with his 5 year old brother Spencer, and often ends his shows with a duet of Can't Help Falling In Love. Matthew is thrilled to be included in the Lake George Elvis Festival for the third year in a row.

Trenten Oliphant Loranger, La View Web Site

Trenten is 8 years old, but will be turning 9 in April. At 6 years old, he was introduced to Elvis by his older sister Kailyn when they watched "Trouble with Girls." For his 7th birthday, he decided that he wanted an Elvis party and that he would perform. He was such a hit with family and friends that his parents took him on the 2008 Official Elvis Cruise where he performed daily during the karaoke activities. His highlight of the cruise was performing on the bar stage with other ETA's. Since then he has performed at festivals, fairs, benefits and private events. Last August during Elvis week, he also performed under the white tent across from Graceland. In December, he was part of the filming of a pilot, Delta Blues, in New Orleans as a featured little Elvis. Currently he performs at local restaurants with his older brother Ryan. He often invites Kolten, his 3 year old brother, on the stage to dance with him. This will be his first ETA contest.

Jackson Begley Oshawa, Ontario View Web Site

Jackson Begley, 12 from Oshawa, Ontario has been performing as a 50's Elvis for the last 5 years and has now taken on the explosive 70's as well. Jackson also performs as Ritchie Valens in the Canadian Production of "The Day the Music Died". As always, Jackson can't hardly wait to visit with the wonderful Elvis Fans and Friends in beautiful Lake George.

Brenen Katolinsky St. Catharines , Ont Canada

BRENEN HAS JUST RECENTLY TURNED 12 YRS OLD AND IS FROM ST.CATHARINES ONT. CANADA. HE IS AN AWARD WINNING YOUTH GRAND CHAMPION ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST. BRENEN HAS BEEN PERFORMING FOR 5 YRS. AS AN ETA. HE ALSO PERFORMS AS BUDDY HOLLY. BRENEN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR IN LAKE GEORGE.