We have seen Chris numerous times going back to when he started out some 20 years ago. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Copyright 2020 Mark Cathcart. Birth name: Mary Jean LoutsenhizerBorn: November 8, 1927, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Died: August 29, 2009, Toms River, New Jersey, U.S. Chris was the first of Creed Taylors production career and became a major success. Favorite moment:When he ran out of scarves, gave kisses to the ladies in line! A fabulous concert!!! The audience sang along to many songs and danced in their seats. could create. His voice is fabulous and he performed tirelessly for 2 1/2 hrs. The recording sessions took place on August 9th and 11th, 1954, at the Fulton Recording Studios at 80 West 40th Street. Chris Connor live in a magnificent re-creation of the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen. If you are an Elvis fan and appreciate authenticity and respect. I really enjoy sharing the stage with high-caliber performers like Chris, and I do appreciate the level of professionalism that he brings to the stage, said Paquette. Forget the idea of a tribute - this is a celebration of Elvis and his music. My advice - go and see Chris Connor and your opinion will be changed forever. A genuine tribute to Elvis, from the movie era 1950's to the white fringe in the 70's. Chris Connor The World Famous Elvis Show Always on my mindElvis Presley tour dates - www.worldfamouselvisshow.com Get your tickets soon. Fla. and, for me anyway, this place is about as good as it gets for a smaller venue. CHRIS CONNOR - Star of 'The World Famous Elvis Show' - breaking box office records! Chris was fantastic in our opinion!!!! Took my wife, sister and mom. Chris is a very talented, professional entertainer. He luckily was able to attend the birth after arriving home from his tour in Canada, just in time! Chris MacDonald did a fabulous job portraying Elvis on stage. Well done and in good taste! Chris agrees to perform 10 dates all within the 1 venue in October, due to the restrictions this is an up close and personal show, with Chris Connor alone. Chris ends the year performing within his home town of MCR at The Queen Elizabeth Hall to a complete sell out audience. Covid 19 strikes. The concert was GREAT! All rights reserved. It's not a direct impression but from the karate moves which Elvis brought into his live shows to the off the cuff remarks in between songs nothing seems off. The concert began at 8:00 and ended at 11:00. Chris Connor and Creed Taylor would never work together again after both leaving Bethlehem in 1955. THANKS. I'm in shock, it's simply Amazing ", later that year Chris Connor is chosen to star and co produce an Elvis theatre production. At Atlantic, Chris was in perhaps the golden era for Jazz singers. 7:00pm - 9:30pm. You have entered an incorrect email address! A fun night from beginning to end. Beautiful venue and fantastic performance by Chris MacDonald and the band. By Nancy on 08/21/19 Great Show Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale I never got the chance to see Elvis. Connor went on to perform in cabaret for a week at the Copa in Pittsburgh, August 15th, and the into the Las Vegas Baltimore on August 23rd for 5-days. Selling out in theatres all across the UK! Setlist:Heartbreak Hotel, My Way, lots of Elvis' famous songs. Chris Connor looks and more importantly sounds uncannily like Elvis. You seriously do not want to miss this electric show! There's a nine-piece band including brass section plus backing singers and a great light show to go with it. SOME FAN REVIEWS FROM TICKETMASTER.COM TICKETED VENUES ONLY, Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft Lauderdale. A show not to be missed. The setlist was impressive showcasing Chris' vocal talents to the max and ranging from the crowd pleasers such as Suspicious Minds, In the Ghetto and Hound Dog to some less well known numbers such as My Boy and Never Been to Spain. Then HALT. 6:15pm, Show time: NEVER in a million years did I think after the worlds greatest that anyone would come as close, until now!". Favorite moment:The B.J. Just an overall nice environment. I assume that when it came to producing the PDCTI Series with German distributor, ZYX, Creed and his team looked at what labels and recordings ZYX had distribution rights for, and went ahead with remastering a Creed Taylor back catalogue on CD. As a tribute to the King of Rock & Roll, Chris MacDonald brings Elvis' spirit to "life" with his own voice, without making it a cheap imitation. The ZYX arrangement, however, allowed nearly 30 of Creed Taylors great pre-CTI recordings to be issued under the CTI banner complete with all-new artwork, mostly designed by Taylors son, Blake, and some featuring exciting new artwork by the always great photographer Pete Turner, Chris Connor Discography [via discogs]Chris Connor [wikipedia]Marc Myers fiver part interview with Chris Connor [via jazzwax.com]Bethlehem Records [wikipedia]The Bethlehem Records Story by Callaghan and Edwards [via Both Sides Now publications]Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers [via the Internet Archive]This Is Chris Chris Connor PDCTI Release [via discogs]This is Chris Chris Connor [via music.youtube.com]PDCTI on CTI [via dougpayne.com]PDCTI Reissue Series [via discogs]. No external food or drinks are permitted in the venue, TICKETS: What a treat for us to witness this living legend! Let's face it, we are home to the biggest Elvis Festival in Europe, which incidentally returns this September to its spiritual home of Porthcawl - Now, we also get to relive the magic of the great man in the record breaking, much loved, and highly recommended WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW which gets to St David's hall in Cardiff on the 26th of this month.Starringandproduced by worldrenowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. The start of 2015, saw Chris perform a 50 night consecutive tour to packed theatres around Holland. Connor, largely through her Bethlehem recordings with Creed Taylor avoided the same fate. The theater is not good for disabled people. Following last years successful run of shows at Rossendale St Marys Chambers, Chris Connor star of The World famous Elvis Show is back this June as youve never seen him before Up Close & Personal returning on the 4th & 5th June 2021! The band was on it. Jul 29 2023. You will simply feel that you have been transported back in time. I will go again to your show for sure! Setlist:Kind of like asking about the set list at a Chuck Berry concert. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. Favorite moment:The wonder of You and Glory Glory. Go see Chris..you will not be disappointed. He is awesome! Professional photographers Alan Andrew and Jacqueline Bell are added to The World Famous Elvis Show team. All and all it was a fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon and I would do it again. His natural looks and voice astound his audiences at every concert. He sung the classics and really made you feel you were watching Elvis. The show was very entertaining. Were very excited to be back, said Canadian performing artist, Pete Paquette. Jan 25, 2015 - Chris Connor - World Famous Elvis Show. Chris engages the audience while singing Elvis favorites. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Chris and Lisa kindly donate 350 tickets to NHS workers for their hard work and dedication. A show not to be missed, THIS IS A FIRST RATE SHOW. With a show more American than any American show! First we wanted to know how the Elvis Show came to him and why he wanted to be The King? Yarm. THEATRE MODE: - selling out in all theatres! Taylor, newly arrived in New York, after two years in the Marines, and a graduate degree in psychology from Duke University, looked up a friend from Duke who had been a drummer when Creed played trumpet. Go see him when he is in your area. We thoroughly enjoyed Chris MacDonald's show Saturday evening at Parker Playhouse and would recommend this production! Thankfully Chris MacDonald does this FABULOUS live performance so superbly that I get to enjoy the memory of Elvis in person. Favorite moment:When he sang to two little girls in the front row and threw them each a teddy bear! VIP Meet & Greet: $119.90 This really was a surreal moment and proud moment that Chris will never forget and cherish. contact the editor here. about Elvis himself, his albums, songs etc. What a great night I had! Connor, largely through her Bethlehem recordings with Creed Taylor avoided the same fate. The covers were heavily laminated and the typeface on the cover, kept simple, uncluttered and elegant. It's only a 15 minute intermission and he's back on stage. Brian Troy, Andy Lee Lang, Matt Stone, Colin Paul, Jimmy Holmes, Damian Mullin, Andy King. Talented people that help to keep the memory alive. There are several shows coming up in January, 2018 and March, 2018 in the Broward area. Chris Connor Interview Elvis Week 2013 by Carey Rayburn Elvis Graceland - YouTube Chris Connor after his show at the tent. Thomas song "I Just Can't Help Believing". Those recordings were so well received, just 10-days later they were back in the studio on August 21st, recording tracks for the second Creed Taylor/Chris Conner release Chris Connor Sings Lullabys For Lovers. In addition to his UK theatre tour of The World Famous Elvis show - 2015 saw Chris headline at The Lake George Elvis festival u.s,a, following this a 7night Ontario Canada theatre tour. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. The Steels band for the World Famous Elvis show increases from 9 to 12 musicians. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Buy Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis in Concert Music, "Chris MacDonald has the ultimate honor of being the "Only Tribute Artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland's Heartbreak Hotel", Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis in Concert is a Full Production tribute to the King of Rock-n-Roll. He covered the songs from the beginning of Elvis' career to the end. Taylor would go on to record many other artists for Bethlehem in the following year and a half, including using Herbie Mann, Kai Winding and J. J. Johnson, to back Connor in April 1955 sessions which became her This Is Chris album. Look it. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Chris Conner is a stage and screen actor born and raised in Silver City, New Mexico. Each song was perfect. Never had the opportunity to see him again until tonight at the Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. Rehearsals begin for the brand new show format. 2 shows at Coventry sold out. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. You can tell he's very passionate about his tribute to Elvis. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Chris returns to Australia as the headliner for the 2nd year running, of the Surfers Gold Coast Elvis Festival. I bought these tickets last minute to surprise my friend. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Ends the tour yet again, to a sold out show, in his home town of Oldham. Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis is NOT an impersonation. Chris Connor is voted as The Greatest Elvis Tribute in the World by the first ever worldwide Elvis Presley fan poll and accepted the accolade in Memphis. Chris MacDonald draws his audience in with the look, sounds, and nuances that made Elvis the King of Rock-n-Roll! Tim Dudley was born on Febuary 10, 1984 in South Carolina. Chris Connor sings If I can Dreamtour dates www.worldfamouselvisshow.com They have been re-released, re-mastered many times. I was influenced by June Christy and Anita ODay, of course, but I never tried to copy them. Setlist:Too many to share. He is shy and very humble off stage, however on stage he transforms into Elvis, it can be at times very spooky. With his 12 piece live band 'THE STEELS',\u0026 backing vocals by'The Sweet Harmonies', this isn't more than just the brilliant music, it's a full-on, magnificent theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts. You get your money's worth. Christys body of solo work was often dismissed and largely underappreciated, written off as a bargain basement Anita ODay. * Ticket to the show So if you get the chance to see Chris do his tribute to Elvis jump on it. Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura. Gave out lais and scarves! Elvis comes alive again, thru Chris. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. We recommend his show because he's a terrific performer and gives his "all" to make it a wonderful evening. I saw Chris Connor as Elvis at the London Palladium I have always been an Elvis Fan and I cried when he died, although Chris is a tribute act he deserves a mention on here as he is an Amazing Performer and he sounded and looked like Elvis, I thought I was in the TV studios with the real Elvis were he recorded his 68 comeback special #PassionatePins Connor was the third major female singing talent to emerge from Stan Kentons Big Band. All 55 dates within the diary are rescheduled for the following year. Including A Ronan keaten concert !! Chris Connor is to me the closest thing to the King Ive ever heard and ever seen in my life. Great show. Very thrilling! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The show last about 2 hours without the 15 minute intermission. More than enough time for Chris to offer songs from the beginning to the end of the Kings career. This was one of the BEST performances we have seen in some time. with the house manager saying, quote we have had many Elvis Tribute artists over the years, however never seen as much frenzy and excitement with such fast ticket sales as we have with The World Famous Elvis Show! He wishes all the cast well, and leaves in good spirits. This show respectively and authentically recreates ELVIS at his very best. Fully Reserved Seating Comments have been closed on this article. I am truly grateful that Chris MacDonald does this show to keep Elvis memories alive. Feb, the UK tour starts at The Albany Theatre Coventry, both are sold out, next year 3 consecutive nights are booked, to meet the high demand of tickets required. Chris Connor's manager, Lisa Matthews says, "Chris has built a huge following all around the world. Chris MacDonald performed a classy act that lasted from 8 pm to 11,non stop entertainment. This interview takes place in Vancouver BC. The detail in the show is what makes it so special. Tim Dudley. He is energetic, loaded with a voice that doesn't quit, and he doesn't take himself to seriouslyLOL He packs a lot into two and half hours. THOUGHT THE GUITARIST , DRUMMER AND KEYBOARD WERE GREAT BUT THE BRASS A LITTLE HARSH, Favorite moment:THE TRILOGY FINALE, WHEN THE AUDIENCE REACTED BY ALL STANDING, Opening act(s):WOULD LIKE A MORE DRAMATIC OPENING PERHAPS "JAILHOUSE ROCK". In fact, we are passing the word around getting people interested. We knew then he was something special and he has not disappointed us. Chris is invited back to Australia to headline surfers paradise for a 3rd year running, however has to decline due to personal reasons, and wishes the festival well and artists all the best. It's fair to say that here in South Wales we have a certain affinity with Elvis Presley. At the sessions, Taylor would sit in with engineer Tom Dowd, and let the musicians do their thing. Chris is a great entertainer!! My favorite song! To get the story, we tracked down Chris O'Connor, the reclusive frontman for the group and the song's creator. For the best experience, use any of these supported browsers: All of United Kingdom selected, change region. Seeing is believing. Chris Connor, bubuhayin ang alaala ni Elvis Presley sa bansa. wow that boy is good he looks just like Elvis with the same energy on stage , Martin Fontaine (actor in the Elvis story) quotes publically From everything Ive read about Creed he is a somewhat modest man, who does not seek the limelight. During the concert, Chris engaged the entire audience with his personality and "Elvis-isms" right down to throwing out Hawaiian leis to the audience, little stuffed teddy bears and, of course, the signature Elvis scarf. This show respectively and authentically recreates ELVIS at his very best recreating 2 concerts! Images and music may be copyright of their original owners - Theme Creativ Singer by. Please report any comments that break our rules. A fun night! No complaints. They are the BEST!!!! In January 1956, Connor signed for Atlantic Records. Chris and his Wife/Manager Lisa, announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Lilly-May Pearl. Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis in Concert show is touring Year Round, Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis "Merry Christmas Baby" (Elvis Christmas Show) is Touring November 7- December 31, Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash (Elvis Birthday Tribute) is Touring January 1-January 31, Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis "'You Can't Help Falling in Love" Valentine's Show is Touring February 1-February 14th. Chris is overwhelmed with the love he has for his first born. Mostly all theatre dates of THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW are complete sell outs. Lisa and Chris announce they are expecting a baby. New sound technicians hired and welcomed to the crew and tours dates. Red Carpet News TV. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. CHRIS MAC DONALD HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND WHILE HE DOESN'T "IMPERSONATE" ELVIS , HE HONORS HIM WITH THE FAMILIAR LOOKS, MOVES SO THAT THE AUDIENCE STARTS TO THINK THEY ARE WATCHING ELVIS.I DID NOT CARE FOR THE TWO DANCERS. The first 2 shows of the year, at Rossendale, socially distanced are completely sold out. The response from his Australian fans was electric. Bobby was again chosen to close the show, because of the powerful portrayal of Elvis that only Bobby Favorite moment:He had the audience sing a Neil ,Diamond Song Sweet Caroline with him. The duo will be backed by the incredible 9-piece band, The Rockin Royals, as well as by the lovely Tonettes on vocal backup. Chris also brought on stage DJ Fontana (Elvis' original drummer) to play a few songs with him. Liverpool, The Civic. Photo credit: Lisa Matthews Mar 7, 2015 - Sometimes MISTAKENLY pinned as Elvis Presley. The show starts with the movie songs from the 50's; the '68 comeback and then the white fringe and the songs from the 70's. * Lanyard In this clip, Chris was visiting Canada doing a Theatre Circuit with the Production; Legends of Rock n Roll (Elvis Elvis Elvis). In this clip, Chris was visiting Canada doing a Theatre Circuit with the. August 16,1977 we lost one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of our time. No disabled access We really appreciate all the support that the fans have given us throughout the years, said Paquette.And for anybody that is not an Elvis fan, this is for both fans and non-fans, anyone can come and enjoy the show.. He is shy and very humble off stage, however on stage he transforms into Elvis, it can be at times very spooky. I haven't seeing such a nice artist in a long time. It's the show is made by Elvis fans for Elvis fans. I never got the chance to see Elvis. Chris Connor is voted as The Greatest Elvis Tribute in the World by the first ever worldwide Elvis Presley fan poll and accepted the accolade in Memphis. As we all know, Elvis fans' loyalty is legendary, so when they voted Chris as the 'world's best Elvis' that's some endorsement. But the bottom line..if the guy could not sing and entertain the audience we would never pay for a ticket. My wife got a scarf! Chris, as usual, gave an amazing show. Chris returns to Canada for a 8 night tour with 'a tribute to Elvis' and again in Canada B.C in the fall - then on to Vegas to rest. Great voice, great entertainer. CHRIS ALSO HAS AN OFFICIAL FACE BOOK PAGE PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AND 'LIKE' ttps://www.facebook.com/chris.connor.750983?ref=ts&fref=ts Dates on. Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis was amazing!!! I am too young to have ever seen Elvis live, but am a huge Elvis fan. This dynamic duo have been performing their amazing Tribute show in front of thousands of Elvis fans across our nation, and on Oct. 1 the pair returns to Alberta to take the stage at the Shell Theatre. He's onstage for over 2 hours and never shows any signs of being tired.This is a Las Vegas quality show. Canadas Premier Elvis Tribute Artist,Pete Paquette, is a multi-award winning performer who has toured across Canada with his self-produced show The Elvis Concert. Seeing is believing! The only downsidethere is no covered parking so be prepared if the weather is acting up. You will simply feel that you have been transported back in time. Taylor left Bethlehem in August 1955 to join ABC-Paramount, Wildi would go on the record some of the earliest Nina Simone tracks, and coincidently, Taylor would record arguably the last solid Simone album, Baltimore. This guy is an excellent performer. Licensed All Ages Patrons under 18 can only attend with a parent/guardian (over 18)with a valid ticket. I interviewed him for my web series ETAs. Chris was chosen above all other Elvis performers to headline Legends U.K during the summer season, performing 6 nights per week.Steve Preston - Elite productions publically quotes" watching Chris Connor in rehearsals he is simply, world class! "Chris MacDonald's performances stand on their own.The show is not a parody or an overdone impersonation. A genuine tribute to the King, Elvis Presley. August 2014 Chris Connor is awarded in Memphis the very first worldwide fan poll award of Best Elvis Tribute voted by a world wide poll. Chris Connor as Elvis. Your browser is not supported. About. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Also he performed for over two hours .He will be in boca at Lynn University and I am planning to take my grandkids to see him. Several shows scheduled for Florida in January. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. In what would become a Taylor trademark production technique, he talked with the musicians before the session, let them rehearse and then bought in Chris for the recording. Check the schedules - don't miss this one! Handicapped seats fown in front. He was also invited to headline the first ever Memphis Festival in Holland, and also headlined at the Surfers Paradise Festival on the Gold Coast in Australia. HP10 9TY. The way it goes is Chris specializes in the Elvis Las Vegas era, where he wears the jumpsuit and embodies the Vegas Elvis that we know. A Gannett Company. There are no products in your shopping cart. 4:03. Many Elvis fans are left emotionally moved after seeing their hero back, even if it's just for one night. This concert will not disappoint. I've been to his show two other times and I'm always amazed at how good he is and the effort he puts into it. 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