Niagara Falls Elvis Festival 2019 Press Release

Last Chance for Weekend Passes

If you are thinking about coming for the whole weekend, we have a limited number of Level 2 and Level 3 Weekend Passes (including booths) still available.

Weekend Passes for all levels will be on sale until March 23, 2019, and then they will be gone. Don’t miss out on your chance to see two amazing Headliner shows, the Gospel Hour and all three rounds of the Ultimate ETA Contest for one amazing price.

For your weekend passes, please visit our website (http://niagarafallselvisfestival.com/buy-tickets.php) or call the Greg Frewin Theatre box office at 1-866-870-3002

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Wild Magic
Weekend Pass holders receive 15% off the Wild Magic show at the Greg Frewin Theatre, for the evening of Thursday, April 25.
Use the Code: WILDMAGICELVIS

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Friday Night: Elvis Memories Featuring Jay Dupuis and Cote Deonath  
They’ve got the moves, they’ve got the looks...2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Jay Dupuis and 2018 Niagara Falls Elvis Festival Champion Cote Deonath will be kicking off the weekend with “Elvis Memories”. This dynamic duo will take you back in time with their uncanny tributes to the King of Rock and Roll. Their strong vocal abilities and natural charisma have made these two performers among the top ETAs in the industry today. Jay and Cote will leave you in awe with their genuine, respectful and exhilarating tribute to Elvis Presley.


Saturday Night: Elvis The Way It Was Featuring Dean Z and Diogo Light
Don’t miss 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Dean Z and 2017 Niagara Falls Elvis Champion Diogo Light as they take the stage with their entertaining, high energy and genuine tributes to the King of Rock and Roll! Performing around the world Dean Z and Diogo Light capture their audiences with their dedication and deep passion for paying tribute to Elvis Aaron Presley. Both highly accomplished and award winning, these are two of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the business. Get ready as their thrilling performances will have you rocking in your seat all night long!

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ETA Competitor Announcement

We welcome ETAs Caden Gamblin (USA), Dustin Bricker (Canada), and Michael O’Connor (USA) to our Contest. All three will be making their first appearance at the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival.

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Sponsors

Niagara Falls Helicopter – don’t miss the chance to take a scenic helicopter flight for a thrilling view of all of Niagara’s natural and man made wonders while you are in town for the weekend. Look for your $10 discount coupon when you arrive at the Festival.

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Fan Feature: With Dot and Autumn

Questionnaire Answers

by Dot Farr

Dot Farr poses with Matt Cage after his Flamobro Racetrack show. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur.

Who is your favourite ETA?  Matt Cage.

What makes your favourite ETA so special to you? 

He listens to a person and makes them feel special.

What song does your favourite ETA sing better than all other ETAs?

 “Love Me Tender”, because it is like he is singing just to me.

What costume does your favourite ETA wear the best?

The peacock jumpsuit.

How far would you travel to see your ETA in concert? 

I have been to Windsor and Kingston.

What is your favourite venue where you have seen your ETA perform? Casablanca.

What would you like to know about your favourite ETA, but are afraid to ask?    

How did you decide to become an ETA?

My Favourite Memory

by Dot Farr

There are so many great ETA memories.  I guess my favourite memory has to be on my 72 birthday when Matt stopped the show for me during Million Dollar Quartet.

Matt Cage wearing Dot’s favourite peacock jumpsuit. Photo supplied by M. Cage.

When Matt was singing “Hound Dog”, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a red scarf and put it around his neck.  He then started walking toward me, and when he got right in front of me he stopped singing and said, “Hi.”  I said, “Hi.”  Then he asked me if I was enjoying the show, and I answered, “Yes.” Then he said in a voice, “Come here baby.”  I walked the 3 steps to the edge of the stage on “jello legs”, and he took the scarf off and wiped his face and under his arms and down his chest then swung it around my neck and pulled me in close to the stage and gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek.  My legs were more like water when I went back to my seat and the show continued.

So many ladies asked me if I knew Matt, and of course I said know him and it was my birthday.  It was the most memorable moment and the best birthday I have ever had.

Matt Cage performing at the Collingwood Elvis Festival, 2018. Photo Credit: Lori-Anne Crewe, LA Crewe Photography.

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Questionnaire Answers

by Autumn Elise

Happily engaged couple, Autmun Elise and ETA Anthony Joseph. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur.

Who is your favourite ETA?

Anthony Joseph Carbone.

What makes your favourite ETA so special to you?

I may be partial because Anthony is my fiancé, but he's been my favorite ETA for much longer than we've been together.  I first saw him 10 years ago at the Lake George Elvis Festival when I was 13 and he was 15. I'd never seen an ETA so close to my age before; they were usually at least in their 20s at the very youngest so of course I was intrigued.  So he came out on stage and I paid close attention.  It was one thing that he was around my age, but even then I was an Elvis snob so if he wasn't good, it wouldn't have mattered if he was my age or not.  But then he started to sing and I fell in love. This handsome, talented, young man stole my heart, and it's been his ever since that windy, June afternoon in 2009.  It took me a year or two to introduce myself, even then, it was my mother who took the bull by the horns and practically forced me to talk to him because I had been waiting so long.  I'd never blushed so bright red in my entire life when he gave me that first CD of his.  I still have it, along with everything he's ever given me over the last 10 years, including the box that contained my engagement ring when he proposed to me on stage on my 22nd birthday.

What song does your favourite ETA sing better than all other ETAs?

Cathy Carbone, Anthony Joseph, and Autumn Elise at ETA Anthony Von’s Flamboro show. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur.

“It's Now or Never”/”Love Letters”.

What costume does your favourite ETA wear the best?

His Alpine.

How far would you travel to see your ETA in concert?

So far, I've gone all the way to Calgary, Alberta to watch him perform.

What is your favourite venue where you have seen your ETA perform?

It's cheesy, but the Smithville Legion: where he proposed to me.

What would you like to know about your favourite ETA, but are afraid to ask?

 I'm not sure if there's anything left that I'm afraid to ask him.

Anthony Joseph performing at the Flaming Star Elvis Festival, 2017. Photo Credit: Lori-AnneCrewe, LA Crew Photography.

Thank you, Dot and Autumn, for submitting your questionnaire answers and sharing such wonderful birthday stories of special moments with your favourite ETAs. C.M.

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Copy of Fan Feature: With Doreen, Cathy, and Deb

Double Trouble

Doreen Mikolasek, centre, at a Flamboro show in 2018. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur

by Doreen Mikolasek

I have two favorite ETAs, Dean Z and Pete Paquette. My subject title refers to a show they put on together that was phenomenal.  The show was awesome at the beginning: They were in black leather.  Spotlight on Pete to the left; then, bang!  Spotlight on the right!  You wonder how Pete could get there so fast.  Because Pete and Dean are the same stature, it seemed like Pete flew!   Then bang!   Lights on TWO Elvi.  Fantastic show!  Such talent on one stage!  

Pete Paquette with Chris Connor, 2018. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur.

Pete is actually a relative, and because, when talking to Dean at a show, he found out my name was Doreen, he said he would remember because he has an Aunt Doreen. Now when I comment on his posts on Facebook, I always sign as his Canadian Aunt Doreen. Besides their vocal talent, they both play the piano, and Dean plays just about any instrument you can throw at him.  They both move like the King and sound like him and are an awesome tribute to Elvis Aron Presley, King of Rock and Roll.     

The incomparable Dean Z performs in Collingwood, 2018. Photo Credit: Lori-Crewe, LA Crewe Photography.

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 Questionnaire Answers

Submitted by Catherine Wood

Who is your favourite ETA?

Gordon Hendricks.

What makes your favourite ETA so special to you?

He is the real deal, I feel like Elvis is still alive when he sings

Cathy Wood waiting for Gordon’s Hendricks’ show at the ScotiaCentre in Niagara Falls, 2018. Photo Credit: C. MacArthur.

What song does your favourite ETA sing better than all other ETAs?

“Where No One Stands Alone”.

What costume does your favourite ETA wear the best?

All of them !!

How far would you travel to see your ETA in concert?

Hours for sure.

What is your favourite venue where you have seen your ETA perform?

At a venue in Niagara Falls.

What would you like to know about your favourite ETA, but are afraid to ask?

Could we sit down and chat ?

Gordon Hendricks captives the Collingwood crowd in 2018. Photo Credit: Lori-Anne Crewe, LA Crewe Photography.

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My Favourite Moment with Anthony Joseph

by Deb Curran

Deb Curran with Anthony Joseph. Photo Credit: Deb Curran.

I gave Anthony a teddy bear (large one), and he had a huge smile and made funny faces.  Also I had a dance with him while another ETA sang.  I first met Anthony Joseph when he was 12 years old, and I became a fan instantly of the little boy with a big voice.  He was so shy--until he went on to perform; then there was so much maturity.  Anthony shows appreciation to fans.  I have seen him help other ETAs with music, costumes and anything they may need.  I have witnessed his graciousness when he has won competitions; and when he has not won, Anthony is quick to congratulate and praise the other tribute artists.  I look forward to watching Anthony continue grow as a performer.  I wish him much success .

Anthony Joseph and Mathew Boyce with big white teddy bear. Photo Credit: Deb Curran.

Deb Curran’s favourite ETA, Anthony Joseph, in performance. Photo Credit: Deb Curran.

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Thank you, Doreen, Cathy, and Deb for your contributions to today’s Fan Feature. And thank you to others who have already sent in their answers to the questionnaire and memories to share of their favourite ETA experiences that will appear in upcoming posts. I look forward to hearing from other dedicated fans who make the ETA world go ‘round! For convenience, here is information I posted on FB on how to contribute:

Fan Feature:  I am adding a new segment to SIDEBURNS Magazine that allows fans to pay tribute to their favourite ETA and share their special memories.  It is an easy process:  Go to www.sideburnsmagazine.com  and you will see “Questionnaire” listed under Fan Info.  Also, there a link in the Questionnaire that will lead you to a form where you can share special memories you have had with your favourite ETA.  If you have photos you wish to post (especially one of you with your ETA), please send your photos to sideburnsmagazine@gmail.com   Thank you so much for participating in our fan tribute to some wonderful ETAs.  Best regards, Carolyn.

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