All Shook Up in Branson

Jun 7, 2005 - © June Moore

Eileen Payne
and the rest of The Stuck on Elvis Fan Club of Kansas City Mo. enjoying dinner at the Hard Luck Cafe after the show. Eileen is the mother of five children and five grandchildren, representing Elvis fans all over the world, in that she loves Elvis and everything relating to him. She especially loves trips to Graceland.

Bobby Stewart
Bobby started playing with Billy Smith (Elvis' cousin) in 1959. Their three piece band, with Billy singing toured the mid-South. He first met Elvis in 1960 and was soon being invited to parties, movies, fairgrounds etc.

WHAT THE JUDGES LOOK FOR:

A copy of the original score sheets given to the judges to fill out after each contestant. What you are looking for is TOTAL PACKAGE You are looking at the contestant, not just one element of the performance. You are looking for a performer who can sing well, who has natural charisma, who is entertaining and who makes a believable representation of Elvis Presley

1. VOCALS
A. Singing ability (phrasing/sings in key) B. Vocal Range (easily hits low and high notes) C. Over all voice Quality D. Correct words & timing

2. PHYSICAL MOVEMENT/Choreography
A. Demonstrates Elvis Like Moves B. Choreography appears natural to performer. C. Choreography correct for song era.

3. APPEARANCE/AUTHENTICITY FOR ERA:
A. Jumpsuit/outfit depicts the clothing that Elvis wore or would have worn when he performed the songs selected by contestant. B. Hair Style for Era C. Has the look of Elvis & proper songs for Era.

4. STAGE PRESENCE
A. Rate performers stage presentation (natural and at ease). B. Rate performers interaction with audience

5. OVERALL PERFORMANCE
A. Contestants vocal ability & Tone B. Contestants total package performance as Elvis

LIST OF CONTESTANTS

Alvin Smith
Bill Brooks
Bob James McArthur
Bryan Doyle
Chuck Kish
Danny Stirling
Darell Johnston
David Allan
Davis Cole
Dick Boyce
Donnie Edwards
Duke Hicks
Eddie Falcon
E.J. Sharp
GaryElvis Britt
Jeff Gordon
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Rainey
Joe Mendonca
John Mott
Kirk Heldreth
Mike Curran
Michael Ratcliffe
Jim Westover
Mike Smith
Harvey McFadden
Kavan
Mark Gagnon
Matt Joyce
Peter O'Callaghan
Ray Covey
Richard Cook
Richard Smith
Tally Laurita
Thompson Williams

Todd Martin
Trent Green
Tyler James
Wayne Rippy

With the end results tallied the winners were:

The first award went

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