EDDIE O’ROURKE…ELVIS IN THE PARK
by eddie on Sep.21, 2009, under E
Another fantastic audience!
Eddie O'Rourke as Elvis is a "hunka burnin' love" at his Sept., '09 "Concert In The Park"
Saturday, September 20th was yet another New Jersey gig. An Elvis Tribute Concert at the Dr. David G. Morris Park in Bayonne. The facility is adjacent to an historic 19th century firehouse which has been turned into a museum. I got to take some photos, dressed in a rendition of Elvis’ “Burnin’ Love” jumpsuit, with some pretty old fire fighting gear. One of my favorite antiques on display was a horse drawn, water coach from 1840.
This Elvis Tribute was sponsored by The Gary LaPelusa Association. Gary is a New Jersey politician. DJ Express provided my background music and sound support. The concert, just under an hour, ran the gamut of Elvis hits from the Fifties through the Seventies. The show attracted a mixed audience of kids to seniors and I caught every age group singing along at various points. After remaining for photos, as I was getting ready to leave, a sweet little girl named Madison, approached me with her grandfather. She had already taken a photo with me earlier, but wanted to shake my hand before going home. You know…it’s the magic of Elvis. IT’S GOOD TO PLAY THE KING!!
