Born and raised in Nanaimo, Steve Elliot stoked his other artistic abilities before stumbling upon his career as a singer and entertainer.
The former political cartoonist caught the singing bug after he entered a karaoke contest at a local mall, where he won a set of Elvis Presley CDs that propelled him on a path as an Elvis impersonator.
Elliot has been a performer since 2000 and won plenty of Elvis contests, including being named grand champion at the Elvis Festival in Penticton in 2004.
He now travels full-time with his “Elvis Elite” show, with which he also channels other singing sensations such as Roy Orbison, Louis Armstrong and classic crooner Nat King Cole.
With plenty of hip swiveling action, a strong vocal range and a medley of authentic and unique costumes by his own private tailor, you will be mesmerized with his uncanny likeness of the young King. Elliot performs all three eras of Elvis from his ’50s rockabilly years, the ’60s movie years, a ‘Black Leather Comeback’ special, and last but not least, Presley’s Las Vegas years.
Elliott promises something original in every performance he gives.
“If it’s a natural ability for you to entertain, then there is no need for choreographies and routines. It must stay fresh and vivid to excite,” he says.
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Have a cheeseburger and root beer float and see Elvis Elite at the Willow Senior Living Residence, 12275 – 224 Street on Friday Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. The event is free. Info: Call Dale or Wendy at 604-466-8602.
