WRAPPING UP MY ELVIS SUMMER FESTIVAL
by eddie on Sep.20, 2009, under E
Bringin' it on home for the final "Elvis Summer Festival '09"
Eddie O'Rourke's "Blue Suede" finish for his "Elvis Summer Festival", Sept., '09
On Thursday, September 17th, I played the final concert for my “Elvis Summer Festival” here in New Jersey. The programs have been presented as a feature of the Bayonne Town Center Classic Car Shows, since the beginning of the new millennium
A cool September evening, no rain ( which this Elvis Tribute Artist has had a good deal of this Summer) and a very responsive audience was the setting for the last concert for my ’09 Elvis Summer Festival. Despite a minor mishap with my guitar strap giving out at the beginning of my opening number, the show got off to a strong start with “That’s Alright Mama”, followed by “Release Me” and “Sweet Caroline.” Later, midway in the show, I did a well received rendition of “It’s Over” followed by “Return To Sender.” Near the closing of the concert came another Elvis classic, “If I Can Dream” and “Proud Mary” just before the traditional outro tune “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” A final concert scarf for a waiting female and that was it for my New Jersey “Elvis Festival 2009.”
My unending thanks to Mary Divock, Executive Director for The Town Center and Megan Januska, Executive Assistant for their support and sponsorship of my Elvis Summer shows. Also thanks for making me feel so special. They are the ones without whom these Summer events would never happen. The Car Shows are but a part of the programs they are responsible for throughout the entire year. What they accomplish is no small feat. My gratitude also to The Big Apple Restaurant in Bayonne, NJ for sponsoring my “Aloha from Hawaii” concert in August. Finally, a big THANK YOU to all my New Jersey friends and fans who show up, in all kinds of weather, for these outdoor events. THERE WOULD BE LITTLE REASON FOR MY SHOWING UP WITHOUT THEIR LOYALTY…AND I DO SO LOVE MY WORK AS AN ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST!!