Rod Toovey - Elvis Tribute Artist, South Coast N.S.W. Australia

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Rod has called his show ‘The Essence of Elvis’ as he does not want to be known as an Elvis impersonator, rather as a singer/guitarist who pays tribute to Elvis Presley - one of the greatest performers of all time.

Rod is a seasoned musician with an exceptional voice, who has taken his act to many parts of Australia. He has been performing Elvis songs since he was a mere 15 years old, and whilst living on the Gold Coast he performed his ‘Elvis’ show, as well as a selection of other favourite tunes from many different artists in several local venues. Rod then moved to Moruya, on the south coast of NSW in 2000, where he collaborated with other local musicians before again going solo.

Rod went to the Parkes Elvis Festival in 2007 and upon receiving an awesome response from the crowd has not looked back. He again appeared in Parkes and Forbes in 2009 and 2011 (where he received standing ovations). Rod has just returned from the 2012 Parkes Festival where he performed 5 shows in 5 days at the Parkes Exservices Club. Each show an outstanding success. The final show on Sunday afternoon was very special as Rod let the audience decide what they wanted to hear. There were some unexpected requests, which included 'Old Shep' and 'Danny Boy'. What a wonderful week the Parkes Elvis Festival is. Rod was also well received in Tasmania in 2010 and 2011 performing a string of sold out shows where the demand for encores seemed go forever. The 2012 Tassie tour is kicking off in March with some regular venues as well as a couple of new ones. See show guide for dates.

The current ‘Essence of Elvis’ show includes all the Elvis favourites from throughout his career, as well as songs from his movies, beautiful gospel numbers and a few that aren’t as well known as Elvis songs that may surprise you. The costumes are authentic replicas custom made in the USA and Rod’s light hearted manner on stage as well as his guitar work and those classic ‘Elvis moves’ makes for a great show, always enjoyed by old and new Elvis fans alike.

Rod is very versatile and can adapt his show to suit almost any venue, from a lounge bar in a club, to a full show in an auditorium. He is also available for weddings, birthdays and corporate functions.

© 2011 Rod Toovey
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