Archive for December, 2009
ELVIS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
by eddie on Dec.16, 2009, under E
I recently performed my Elvis Christmas Brunch at “The Pointe” in Port Liberte’, Jersey City. I’ve been doing this particular set since the year 2000.
The festivities opened with the tune Here Comes Santa Claus…followed by that great Elvis classic Blue Christmas and, the up tempo, Santa Bring My Baby Back. Other holiday favorites included: White Christmas, that exciting blues number, Santa Claus Is Back In Town, the poignant, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Silver Bells, It Won’t Seem Like Christmas and I Hear The Bells. Also, a lot of non- Christmas Elvis tunes in between.
This was a brunch…early for me. I’m a night person and early performances have always put a bit of pressure on me. Singing in the first half of the day requires a little more work on my part. In an effort to loosen my voice, I found myself rehearsing around 8:30 that morning.
It’s one thing to listen to all those Christmas songs on the radio, but much more engaging to perform them. For a number of years now, performing my Elvis Show has been my special way of getting into the holiday spirit. Hopefully I brought some of that Christmas Cheer to the audience too! AND I DIDN’T HAVE TO IMPERSONATE SANTA TO DO IT!!
ROCKIN’ WITH ELVIS AT THE “POINTE” IN NEW JERSEY
by eddie on Dec.16, 2009, under E
Sunday, November 8th was this Elvis Tribute Artist’s return to The Pointe, 2 Chapel Avenue, Port Liberte’, Jersey City. My posse of fans from the firm of Ernst & Young were in attendance. We held the start of the show for my “fan club” from San Antonio, TX. Their limo got lost enroute from their hotel near the airport, but it was well worth the wait for such a party group.
Assisted by my New Jersey backup crew, DJ Express, I kicked off the show to the strains of “See See Rider” followed by that great Elvis classic “Burnin’ Love.” Next came “Something”, first recorded by The Beatles, “Blue Suede Shoes” written by rockabilly artist Carl Perkins. Further into the program the James Taylor hit “Steamroller Blues” and the Frank Sinatra standby “My Way” done Elvis-style. Well into the concert a bolero rendition of “What Now My Love” and, the ever popular, “Suspicious Minds.” I closed the night with another Elvis classic “Big Hunka Love.” Finally, lots of photos with lots of folks.,
Another stop at The Pointe on December 6th for an Elvis Christmas Brunch. I’ll return to the Hudson County area with my Elvis Winter Wonderland 2010…Sunday, February 28th at “The Pointe.” In addition, lots of private gigs will keep me as busy as Santa’s Elves at this time of the year.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
EDDIE O’ROURKE’s “ELVIS SPRING SENSATION 2010″
by eddie on Dec.09, 2009, under E, Events
EDDIE O’ROURKE RETURNS TO THE POINTE 2 CHAPEL AVE., PORT LIBERTE’, JERSEY CITY - Sunday, April 25th, 6:00 PM with another edition of his 2010 “ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH” Early reservations are suggested. For more info call: 201 985-9854
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