Tributes and Tales: Part Four of the NFEF Recap

When ETAs Justin Shandor and Di Diogo Light shared the Greg Frewin Theatre stage at the NFEF, it was magic times two!     Photo Credit:  Lori-Anne Crewe, LA Photography. 

Dean Z

Based on all that I heard about ETA and entertainer Dean Z, I was looking forward to The Dean Z Show with eager anticipation.  From the moment Dean stepped onto the Greg Frewin Theatre stage, it was apparent that he was going to live up to all expectations.  Dean was born to perform.  Handsome and talented, Dean Z, the Ultimate Elvis contest winner in Memphis, 2013, is the ultimate performer.  Wearing a dazzling sea blue sequined jacket with black trim in his first appearance, Dean provided non-stop entertainment of the highest calibre for the duration of his show.  

Singing, dancing, playing guitar, and engaging the audience with banter—and a twist contest, Dean demonstrated why he is one of the most popular ETAs in the business.  At the end of his show, Dean received a well-deserved standing ovation.  I had the pleasure of meeting Dean Z at a post show party where I learned first hand why he is a fan favourite.

Dean has natural charm.  In a room full of people waiting to talk to him, he possesses an amazing ability to make the individual with whom he is speaking feel as if they are the only person in the room.  While having his photo taken with a fan, he remains attentive and focused.  Dean displays an appreciation for the fans who come to his show that is expressed in the way he takes time to chat with each person, never seeming hurried.  He is extremely likeable.

In an industry that can easily inflate egos, it is an admirable trait to remain so grounded.  Dean and his wife, Stefi Z, singer, choreographer, and creative director of The Dean Z Show, often share their lives in YouTube videos and podcasts.  Their open and honest approach makes them a well-liked couple.  From my own experiences at the NFEF, I can understand why everyone I have talked to speaks so fondly of Dean Z.     

I was trying to hold my business cards in one hand while balancing my camera in the other to take a photo of the fans attending the Q&A.  The cards slipped out of my hand, and as I was about to gather them up, I saw a beautifully manicured masculine hand picking them up.  As I straightened up, and locked eyes with my rescuer, I realized it was Dean Z.  If a cartoon was drawn to describe the moment, hearts and stars would be fluttering from my eyes.  I was star struck!  Dean, who was having a conversation with Collingwood Elvis Festival's General Manager, Rosemarie Garrity-O’Brien, didn’t miss a beat.  He maintained his focus on her, while helping me. 

On Sunday morning, after Gospel Hour, I took a lot of photos for SIDEBURNS of Dean with other people.  I am also an ETA fan, so I wanted a photo of me with Dean for my own collection.  I casually took his hand as he was talking to some people, and once again, he kept his concentration on them while comfortably holding my hand--so kind of him.

It you have not seen Dean Z perform, or if  you want to see him again, he will be returning to Ontario for a performance at the River Run Centre, Guelph on June 12th, 2018.  Ticket information about the Guelph show and other locations can be found through Paquette Productions.

Justin Shandor

In a weekend full of special moments, I must mention my interactions with award winning ETA Justin Shandor.  Justin, who won the Ultimate Elvis in Memphis in 2010, was a featured guest performer at the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival, 2018.  I had the good fortune of meeting Justin prior to his evening performance when he dropped by at the end of the Round Two competition.  From under the rim of his black cowboy hat, I could not help but notice his piercing blue eyes.  Justin kindly posed for a few photos, but then had to leave to get ready for his evening performance.  Justin is well known for his appearance on the David Letterman Show where he showed viewers, and Letterman, why he is a champion ETA, and I was very excited about seeing him perform. 

Justin delivered a stellar performance on Saturday night.  He did a great tribute to Elvis, looking, sounding, and moving like the King of Rock N Roll.  Justin also heated up the stage during a performance with Di Diogo Light.

Justin was not originally scheduled as part of the Sunday morning Gospel show; however, in the absence of an ill Tim E Hendry, Justin surprised everyone by filling in on Sunday morning.  Justin beautifully sang gospel songs with Dean Z, Jim Yorifido, Sandy Vine, and Connor Russo.  Justin, an accomplished pianist, performed a breath-taking solo number at the piano.  After the show, Justin and the other performers posed for photos, signed autographs, and mingled with the crowd.  I was able to have a brief conversation with Justin, which led to an amusing moment.

I approached Justin to congratulate him on his stunning performance during the gospel show.  He responded with a polite, “Thank you.”  I said, “I guess you have heard that a lot this morning.”  “Yes, I have.”  With mocked disdain, I interjected, “Well, you weren’t that good.”  He was briefly taken aback by my statement, but realized by my bemused expression that I was joking.  When Justin smiled, I cajoled with “You were, of course, amazing!”  

I asked Justin if he would allow me to take photos of him at the B&K Enterprises Costume Co. Inc. display.  In informal shots, I captured Justin shopping and trying on a jacket he selected.  I learned from our moments together that an award winning ETA, television performer, and show headliner can be a good sport and a lot of fun.  Dean Z, friends with Justin since their teen years, said of Justin, " He is a great friend and a great father to his three  sons." 

Di Diogo Light

I wasn’t at the inaugural Niagara Falls Elvis Festival last year, so I missed seeing Brazil’s ETA Di Diogo Light win his ticket to Memphis.  I watched videos on YouTube to catch up, and as demonstrated  in the video below, Di Light, with his impassioned performance, deservedly won his ticket to the 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, representing the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival.  I knew from what I observed  online, Di's performance as a featured guest at the 2nd Annual NFEF was sure to be exciting. 

Di Diogo Light’s vocals and movements in his live performance were outstanding.  Di delighted the audience by generously handing out some very nice teddy bears and making his way around the audience during his performance stopping for a photo or a kiss on the cheek with some lucky ladies.  "Di Light", who is taking a break from his lawyer duties in Brazil to pursue his ETA career, delivered a stunning performance.  

In a Daily Journal article, "Brazilian Lawyer is this Year’s Winner", June 8th, 2018, written by Riley Manning, Di Light (Diogo Leichtweis) talks about the charisma, voice, and look of Elvis as the greatest entertainer of all time.  While no one will ever be a carbon copy of Elvis Presley, ETAs who do a true tribute to bring many of Elvis's qualities to the stage during their performance.  The charismatic and handsome Di Diogo Light paid excellent tribute to Elvis during his performances at the NFEF.  At the meet and greet afterwards, the delightful Di Diogo Light was a popular figure, posing for sought after photos.  Di is obviously very comfortable with fan interactions, as he didn't flinch when I cradled his face in both hands and told him how very handsome he is in person...handsome, and very nice.  

We all look forward to seeing award winning ETA Di Diogo Light on his next visit to Canada.

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Tributes and Tales to be continued…

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Recap of ETA Mike Calamusa's Flamboro Downs Show

I first saw ETA Mike “Hounddog” Calamusa perform at last year’s Flaming Star Festival competition in October.  When Mike finished performing his last song, my photographer Lori-Anne and I had the same response, "Wow!  That was amazing!"  Handsomely dressed in the black butterfly jumpsuit and gold lined cape, Mike gave a powerful performance.

Several months passed before we would see Mike perform again, this time at the 2018 2nd Annual Niagara Falls Elvis Festival competition that took place on the April 20-22 weekend.  Again, we were blown away by his stage presence and vocals during round one of the competition.  Mike competed in the top ten, brilliantly singing “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”, “Bridge over Troubled Water”, “Tomorrow Never Comes”.  As the first performer of round two, Mike, dressed in a white jumpsuit with black eagles, set the bar very high.

ETA Mike Calamusa, Niagara Falls Elvis Festival, April, 2018.  Photo Credit:  Lori-Anne Crewe, LA Photography.  

Mike’s memorable performances from the NFEF were the reason why ETA fans, Sandra and Sandy, came to Flamboro Downs last Friday night, April 28th.  The NFEF was the first time the two ladies had seen Mike perform, and they wanted to see him again.  It was Mike’s first time performing at Flamboro Downs, and the Friday night regulars were there to support him and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment.  The stage at Flamboro, although small in size, encourages big performances.  Maybe it is the intimacy of the venue, or the enthusiasm of the audience, but every ETA I have seen perform at Flamboro Downs seems to thrive in the atmosphere.  Dressed in black leather, and addressing minor costume issue with humour, Mike entertained in his first set with songs from the 50s and 60s. 

Meredith, ETA Mike Calamusa's fiancée,.  

Two ladies celebrating birthdays on May 3rd, Dot Farr and Frances Taylor’s sister (sorry, I did not get her name) were given teddy bears and a happy birthday wish from Mike.  In his second set, dressed in a crisp white ‘Chain’ jumpsuit with a white macramé belt, Mike continued a musical journey by singing Elvis songs from the early 70s.  In his last set, Mike, looking splendid in his black and red 'Cisco' jumpsuit with a gold belt and scarf, spectacularly sang songs from the concert years, including “American Trilogy”.  It was during this set that Mike gave out gold scarves to lucky audience members.  Meredith, Mike’s fiancée, was in charge of the soundboard, and in a very touching moment, Mike placed a scarf around her neck and gave her a kiss. 

As with all ETA shows, there were some special moments last night that came courtesy of the fans.  A lady of Italian background, who connected with Mike because of his last name, wanted to give him a big hug.  ETA fans Sandra and Sandy’s enthusiasm and humorous comments during Mike’s show made sharing a table with them so much fun.  Barb, a long time ETA fan with whom I have great conversations, drove from Brantford to see Mike’s show.  I took some great photos of Barb and Dot enjoying a wonderful evening.  A couple from Mike’s past, who came to see their favourite ETA perform, surprised Mike with their presence.  Mike gained some new fans at last night’s show—most notably the man (pictured below with the lady in yellow) who told me that he would like to join Mike on stage for a duet, since he, too, sang Elvis songs.  Thank you, Mike, for including us all in your show. 

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Friday night's show at Flamboro Downs will be the last under OLG.  As of May 1st, 2018, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, in partnership with Clairvest Group Inc., will handle the operation of four local casinos, including Flamboro Downs, Mohawk Racetrack, and Brantford Casino, where we have seen so many wonderful ETA performances these past few months, and Grand River Raceway.  As of yet, there is no word about entertainment listings for May.  If the new operators have been paying attention to the positive response to ETA shows, we can look forward to many more Friday nights at Flamboro Downs and Mohawk Racetrack with fantastic performers, such as ETA Mike Calamusa.  If I find out information about future shows, I will post an update.  Until then…cheers!  Carolyn.      

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Spotlight On: ETA Thane Dunn

Introduction

As an introduction to New Brunswick ETA Thane Dunn’s interview, I am including an excerpt from a December 3rd, 2015 article written by Shelley Steeves, Senior Correspondent for Global News:

MONCTON – He makes his living channeling the King of Rock and Roll, and has quickly become known as one of the best Elvis impersonators in the world.  Moncton’s Thane Dunn is a fiercely private man when he’s not on stage, but he did reveal to Global News a bit about how he became obsessed with the King.  “I think Elvis had a connection with people something we don’t see with stars these days,” he said.  Dunn says he tries to duplicate that connection in his own stage performances.  Growing up in Moncton, he was heavily influenced by his boyhood idol.  Shelley Steeves

Three years later, the “fiercely private” Thane Dunn opened up during our phone conversation, and gave honest and entertaining answers to my questions, fulfilling his promise  to give me  “a doozy of an interview” to post on SIDEBURNS Magazine. 

Thank you, Thane.  It was a pleasure chatting with you and preparing  your  interview  for everyone to enjoy.  Best regards, Carolyn.            

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The Interview

Q.  Tell us five interesting things about your childhood.

ETA Thane Dunn with Santa's helpers.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.

A.  I was an only child with an overactive imagination.  I loved Spider-Man, and thought I might become him one day.  I loved the Fonz from Happy Days so much, that when we went for a visit to Maine, I got a jacket and engineer boots just like the Fonz.  I first saw Elvis Presley when I was around six years old.  The movie Spinout was the first movie shown during Eddie Driscoll’s Great Money Movie ‘Elvis’ week, a program that was broadcast in New Brunswick from Bangor, Maine.  I was very young, but I remember thinking that he had a ‘spark’, and could sing, and got the girls.  I felt Elvis was part of my family because his records were always played at my house.  My ‘girlfriend’ when I was six had the record “Return to Sender” that we played over and over as we danced on her bed.  Her mother, who was amazing, had a tickle trunk like Mr. Dressup that had a slick black wig that I used to like to wear. 

Q.  Describe your life as a teenager. 

ETA Thane Dunn.  Photo Credit:  Jeff  Chase Photography.

A.  My life as a teenager was interesting.  When I was thirteen, I entered the school talent contest.  I used Vaseline to make a pompadour hairdo, borrowed a jacket from my dad’s closet, and with my friend on guitar, performed "Heartbreak Hotel".  Our act was well received, but we were beat out by the French class girls who did a clog dance with wooden shoes.  I looked like Elvis, so the kids at school started calling me Elvis.  Around grade 6, I tried out for the school choir and  was told I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.  Not one to be discouraged, I went ahead and kept on singing.  After my voice changed, and I performed with bands, people would tell me I sounded like Elvis.  At school, I loved history, but had a love/hate relationship with biology because I hated the subject but had a great teacher.  In high school I spent a lot of time chasing girls and raising hell.  It was a lot of fun. 

Q.  What did you do with your time after your high school years ended?

A.  My dad sold restaurant equipment on the road, so I got involved in sales.  I sold cemetery properties for Arbor Memorial, and won a ton of awards for my salesmanship.

Q.  Did you take any lessons related to the performing arts?  Please explain.

A.  Not really…not until I got into the ETA business.  I have probably have spent $5000 for voice lessons over the years, and not all the money was well spent.

Q.  What music was most often heard in your home?

A.  We listened to traditional country, like George Jones, Patsy Cline, and Tammy Wynette, and Elvis Christmas albums.      

Q.  What made you decide to embark on a career as an ETA?

ETA Thane Dunn's jumpsuits.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography. 

A.  I was in Las Vegas, and even with my blondish brown hair, people would ask me where my show was in Vegas, thinking I was an ETA.  I was pursing my sales career at the time, and Elvis was not a part of my life.  But I would see and hear him everywhere—in a movie as I flipped through TV channels or even in cartoons, so I decided I would see where I could go with putting on a show.  I drove from Moncton, New Brunswick, to Calgary, Alberta, in my 1960 Cadillac.  Gas for the trip ate up all my money and I arrived in Calgary with $90 in my pocket.  A guy, who saw my car parked on the street, knocked on the door of the place I was staying and asked if I would sell him my car.  I sold my Cadillac for 5xs what I originally paid for it.  I was asked if I could sing Elvis songs, and a friend of a friend in Calgary sold me a jumpsuit, starting me on the ETA road. 

Q.  Describe what you were feeling before, during, and after your first performance as an ETA.

ETA Thane Dunn, September 2012.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.

A.  One of the early things I did as an ETA was actually awkward because a professional (a doctor or dentist) asked me to come to his office and sing “Love Me Tender” to a lady in his office and present her with a scarf.  I also did a karaoke track at a bar located in the countryside of New Brunswick.  Women loved it; men hated it.  I ended up in the parking lot a couple of times that night, but I kept on going back in to sing, lol.        

Q.  Describe the atmosphere before a competition backstage.

A.  I hate competitions with a passion.  I get nervous, and people get on my nerves.  Confrontations happen before a competition, and I have seen ETAs making fun of other ETAs.

Q.  Describe the process of turning yourself into a stage ready ETA.

A.  When I am getting ready before a show, I always brush my teeth and see that I am clean shaven.  I use dry shampoo to replicate Elvis’s teased hair.  My circa is 1972 and I try to look as good as I can.  I don’t wear makeup, mascara, or eyeliner.  I always have good tan, so the bright lights do not fade my complexion in photos.  I always say a prayer, and thank my angel, my dad, Charlie Dunn. 

Q.  Describe how you felt before, during, and after your first competition.  Did you achieve the outcome you desired?

A.  After I drove 17 hours from New Brunswick to Ontario, and through the hectic traffic of Quebec, I arrived at Collingwood white-knuckled and rattled.  Still, I thought I could win.  I sang a song that I couldn’t sing, “Just Pretend”, which was out of my grasp at that point in my career; so the outcome was not what I had hoped for.  I honestly thought I would never compete again.     

Q.  What valuable life lessons did you learn from your parent(s), or mentor, that you still use today?

ETA Thane Dunn in performance.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.  

A.  From my dad, I learned my people skills.  He was the greatest salesperson.  He was very personable, and people trusted him.  I learned right from wrong from my dad.  I learned how to treat people and to expect to be treated the same in return.  The lessons I learned from my dad, I still use today.  I am so much like my dad…even my handwriting is like his.  My father and I always loved Johnny Cash gospel music, and when we went on trips together we would sing his music in the car.  In 2012, I sang gospel at Collingwood—a year after I lost my dad, and that particular win meant more to me than the overall win in 2009.              

Q.  Describe the highlights of your ETA career.

A.  The biggest highlights of my career have been working with the Bill Baize, who sang with Elvis and is the high tenor on “Burning Love”, and J.D. Summer and the Stamps.  When we were doing “Aloha from Hawaii”, Bill joined me in my hometown of Moncton, New Brunswick.  Bill paid me the compliment of saying, “Thane Dunn is the closest I have seen to Elvis.”  And on a Royal Caribbean Allure of the Sea Cruise, during the third show in the Amber Theatre, Bill, who is my vocal coach, said that I hit notes that he hit in 1972.  Bill Baize is the topping on my musical cake. 

Q.  What is the best part of being an ETA?

A.  I like meeting new people, so the best part of being an ETA is all the interesting people I meet.  I have raised 50 to 60 grand for charities since 2009.  I was made Celebrity Ambassador for the SPCA, which suits me well because of my love for animals.

Q.  Who are the important women in your life?  Why are these women important to you?

A.  My wife, Melanie Dunn, is important to me because she is my rock.  She is also the greatest singer I have heard in my life, and I have learned more from Melly about singing than I did from the teachers I paid.  When Melly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, we thought there would be no children to carry on my dad’s name because I am an only child.  It was a miracle when our son was born.  Charlie, who is named after my dad and who is almost three years old, has brought so such joy to our lives.     

Q.  How are you different on stage compared to off stage?

"If they think I am Elvis, that is okay."  ETA Thane Dunn.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.  

A.  On stage, I never refer to myself as Elvis, but I also don’t say, “Elvis sang this song.”  I have a different spin:  I want people to get carried away, and if they think I am Elvis, that is okay.  People who have not yet been to my show, but know Elvis, will find him in my performance.  Off stage, I am Thane Dunn.  I like who I am. 

Q.  What ETA title would you like to have that has so far escaped you?

A.  I honestly would like to win the Ultimate. 

Q.  Would you want to judge an ETA competition?  What do you think are the challenges of being an ETA competition judge?

A.  No.  I think getting the other judges on the same wavelength is difficult.  There is a certain criterion in performance that is needed to be convincing.  Over the years, the image has been watered down by TV and the media, and even by some Elvis impersonators.  There is a handful of ETAs who are convincing.  Many have nothing in common with Elvis, other than the jumpsuit, and judges really need to know their stuff.  Other judges, such as  the mayor of the town, are not really qualified.     

Q.  What men have had a positive influence on your life?  How?

A.  One of my managers, a gentleman from Manchester, UK, has had a positive influence on my life.  He has taught me business skills:  how to market a show, how to deal with theatres and rentals, and how to back the shows—everything I need to know to market my product.  

Q.  What makes you sad?  How do you cope with sadness?

A.  Nothing makes me sad.   I exercise, eat right, take care of myself and have the love of a good woman. 

Q.  Is there a country where you really want to perform as an ETA?

A.  England.  My wife is from England.

Q.  What are your strengths as a performer?

A.  A little bit of everything:  a voice that sounds like Elvis, the look and resemblance to Elvis, and a sense of humour…everything to get the audience in the palm of my hand.    

Q.  Describe your typical non-performance day.

A.  I don’t get much time to relax because I run my own shows.  Pensacola State Fair came up, and I am dealing with different booking agents.  I try to make time every day for my family.  I make events happen, and it is a job and a half!

Q.  What makes you laugh?

A.  My wife makes me laugh.  My son makes me laugh.  The other day, he greeted me with, “Hello, darling.  It’s nice to see you.”  He is extremely intelligent, and started talking early.  Life makes me laugh.  I laugh with people, not at them.  I laugh at myself.

Q.  If it were possible, what would you like to ask Elvis?  What would you say to him?

Melly Dunn, Thane's wife, sings the part of Kathy Westmoreland in Thane's shows.  

A.  I would ask Elvis why he kept so many hangers-on for so long.  I would tell him that I love him as if he were part of my family.  I would thank him for allowing me to do what I do on stage that helps me pay my bills.     

Q.  What do you treasure?

A.  I treasure my family, my wife, and especially my son.  I treasure the people who follow me, and my loyal fans.   

Q.  If you weren’t an ETA, what career would you choose?  

A.  I would be in sales; it is in my blood. 

Q.  What has surprised you most about being an ETA?

A.  The impact you make on people’s lives if you do your tribute correctly.

Q.  Describe a special moment with a fan or audience member.

A.  Last year we were doing a show in a place where we had not been before, and a lady who responded to “Love Me Tender” more than others, told me she had been at Elvis's concert in Buffalo in 1972.  The same lady and her husband were on the Dream Cruise, where another lady, who was from Newfoundland, won the picture that John Rowlands had taken of Elvis in Buffalo in 1972.  Both had a connection to the 1972 concert, and both were on the cruise at the same time.  I thought it was an interesting coincidence.   

Q.  How do you decide who receives a scarf during a performance?

A lucky lady waits to receive a scarf from ETA Thane Dunn.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.  

A.  We do it like Elvis did, otherwise it turns into pandemonium.  I try to be fair. 

Q.  What sacrifices have you made for your ETA career?

A.  For one thing, when I retire I won’t have a pension--other than what I put into it.  I rolled the dice, and everything has turned out okay so far; but I am not Elvis, so there is a risk about shows.

Q.  What Elvis costume is your favourite?  Why?

A.  My favourite suit was made by Mark Woodward, who is, in my opinion, the best in the business.  He made me a copy of the white pinwheel jumpsuit that Elvis wore for the 1972 tour that was documented in the MGM documentary.  I purchased a stud that was from the jumpsuit that Elvis wore at the April 6th, 1972 concert, from Joseph Kereta, one of the world’s top collectors, and Mark added to my costume.     

Q.  How do you care for your costumes so they are always stage ready?

A.  I have 12 or 13 jumpsuits that I hand wash.

Q.  What annoys you?

ETA Thane Dunn's many jumpsuits.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.

A.  I am in a business where anyone can jump into and you don’t have to have any talent whatsoever.  There are great people who do this, but they are few and far between.  Unfortunately people paint everyone with the same brush.  Some people see a show and get turned off by the experience and don’t go to see a quality show. 

Q.  What do you fear?

A.  Nothing.  I have strong faith that keeps that me going.  I have strong faith in the Lord. 

Q.  Describe a future that is specifically design for you.

A.  I would like to have my own show in Hawaii.  I would live there for a few months a year on a consistent basis. 

ETA Thane Dunn in his Comet suit.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.

Q.  How do you handle disappointment?

A.  I try to learn from my mistakes. 

Q.  How will you know when it is time to retire from being an ETA?

A.  I see a lot of guys wearing gold lame jackets who look like they come from an old folks home.  I try to take care of my body, but I am realist, and if I see an old man in the mirror, and I don’t look like a vibrant Elvis, I will know it is time.  I have to be able to create the magic.  A tribute means something positive to me. 

Q.  What will you do in retirement?

A.  I may get into the real estate business, or into politics. 

Q.  Who are the people you would like to thank for being there throughout your ETA career?

ETA Thane Dunn's car.  Photo Credit:  Jeff Chase Photography.

A.  I would like to thank my wife of 8 years, Melanie, the people who come to my shows, and my fantastic band, the Cadillac Kings from New Brunswick.

Q.  What would people be surprised to learn about you?

A.  I am a Libra.  I am left handed.  I have a car that was owned by Sammy the Bull Gravano, henchman for Mafia boss, John “Dapper Don” Gotti.

Q.  What would you like to say to the backup singers and band members with whom you perform?

A.  Keep up the good work everyone. 

Q.  What song do you wish Elvis had recorded so you could sing it on stage during your tribute to Elvis?

A.  “Pure love” by Ronny Millsap.

Q.  What question do you wish I had asked, but didn’t?

A.  Tell me about your April 28th show in Toronto.    

Q.  How would you answer your own question?

A.  I would include a poster showing the details of my upcoming show.

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