Elvis Tribute Artist Eddie O'Rourke presents A Tribute to The King

Reprint from an article in the Bayonne Evening Star Telegram/ March 26th, 2010

Elvis Presley Enterprises is in the midst of a year long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Elvis’ birth. The festivities began, on The King’s birthday, January 8th,  at his home Graceland in Tennessee. Tribute Week at his hometown, Memphis has taken place mid August every year since his passing in 1977. Record numbers of fans are expected for a continuation of the 75th Birthday Event this year.

Here in The Garden State New Jersey’s premier Elvis Tribute Artist Eddie O’Rourke recently met with Mary Divock, Executive Director for the Bayonne Town Center. The meeting was to map out the specifics of an “Elvis Birthday Bash” and other exciting plans for this year’s classic car shows which run June through September. Eddie’s Elvis Summer Festival has been a popular feature of the car shows for many years. In addition to the entertainer’s August Elvis Concert, Divock and O’Rourke are joining forces for a “Fabulous Fifties” costume competition. “We’re inviting young and old to dress up in their favorite fifties look. Leather jackets, poodle skirts and pony tails, any Elvis style or other era personalities like “Lucy” or “The Honeymooners” O’Rourke told us. “There will also be an Elvis coloring contest for the kids, balloons, prizes and give-aways. A real party atmosphere.” Divock added.

Eddie owns Edfor Music…A city fixture for many years. O’Rourke has been an important feature of the classic car shows for the past decade. A member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame O’Rourke has toured the USA, Mexico and Canada with major industry names that include: RCA’s Norman Luboff Choir, rocker Jerry Lee Lewis, blues and pop artist Charlie Rich, Chet Atkins and Les Paul, Jr.

Eddie’s next Hudson County appearance will be Sunday, April 25th, 6 p.m. at The Pointe, 2 Chapel Ave., Port Liberte’, Jersey City. “Elvis” will be accompanied by DJ Express who will provide music before and after O’Rourke’s concert. For reservations you can call the Pointe at: 201 985 9854.

Eddie O'Rourke's "Elvis Birthday Bash 2010."

January 8th marked the 75th anniversary of  the birth of Elvis Presley. In Memphis at his home Graceland, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley kicked off a year long birthday celebration.

Sunday, April 25th Eddie O’Rourke, New Jersey’s premier Elvis Tribute Artist, continues the festivities with an “ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH” at The Pointe, 2 Chapel Avenue, Port Liberte’, Jersey City. The musical celebration will feature many of The King’s greatest hits. O’Rourke. who  carries the title of “Music Ambassador of Goodwill”, will be assisted by DJ Express who will provide continuous music before and after Eddie’s concert. Cameras are welcome and “Elvis” will be in the building and available for photos after his performance. There is no cover charge and showtime is scheduled for 6:00 PM. Pointe owner, John Nicaretta, suggests early reservations as The Elvis Shows are often sold-out. Call: 201 985 9854.

Elvis...The celebration continues!