It’s a three-peat.
Concert in the Park audiences who’ve loved Matt King’s Elvis Presley Tribute Show the past two seasons will be pleased to know that the “Hound Dog” is returning again in 2010.
King is “Elvis” at the Aug. 25 Concert in the Park season finale at the St. Johns City Park Performance Shell. The show begins at 7 p.m.; no admission charge.
A resident of Leslie, King has traveled all over the United States and Europe entertaining audiences with his unique ability to bring to the “King” to life via his moves, mannerisms, looks and costuming – and, of course, that distinctive voice.
He’s earned national and international acclaim for the Elvis show he’s been performing on a professional level for the past 18 years. Among his many honors are first place awards in 2007 in the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s Elvis Contest, and the 2004 Elvis European Championship.
“Some guys choreograph every move – I try to capture the way Elvis expressed himself for the audience. The way he moved his hand, shook his leg or held the mic,” King says.
Attention to detail – like the 30-plus Elvis costumes contained in King’s wardrobe – lend authenticity to his shows.
“They’re all here: the peacock, the Arabian, the sundial, the sunburst, the dragon,” he says.
Concert in the Park is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the city of St. Johns, with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Concerts are held each Wednesday evening, beginning at 7 p.m., in the beautiful outdoor concert venue at the St. Johns City Park. The St. Johns Lions and Lioness Club staff a concession stand each week that offers light refreshments. All concerts are held rain or shine.
For information on Concert in the Park call the Clinton County Arts Council, 989-224-2429 or visit www.clintoncountyarts.org or www.ci.saint-johns.mi.us