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  DANNY VERNON INTERVIEW  
As posted on Danny's Online Fan Club at dannyvernonfanclub@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Danny Vernon www.DannyVernon.com AND SHARED WITH HIS MANY FANS AND MEMBERS Danny Vernon interview - Posted 10-07 - A few questions answered.

1. Tell us a little about what made you become an Elvis Tribute Artist? My father had some assorted scratchy Elvis records that I stumbled across when I was about 6 yrs old. I started singing along with him sort of instinctively as his voice and magnetism pulled me in. His voice was so welcoming and playful. I soon began envisioning myself singing along with him, then "through" him, and eventually "as" him I suppose.

2. How did Elvis affect you enough personally to where you ultimately became an Elvis Tribute Artist. We'll for starters he helped me explore and discover how much I love to sing. Secondly I soon found out how good it felt to be able to share, impact, and connect with an audience through a song. I've always loved the idea of taking part in a community event that is shared by all for a "righteous" purpose. That's the way I felt about an Elvis concert. That something very exciting, enriching, and positive (yet controversial) was going to be shared by everyone. .I believe one of Elvis' many gifts was to be very "in the moment" having sung with a very "present" state of mind with focus and intention. He had a very persuasive delivery that entices many to want to feel and partake in the emotion with him. He is simply makes you feel alive.

3. Is performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist your sole profession? It is and has been for the last 7 yrs. Before then I had played guitar and sang solo shows with folk/Rock songs. They were really sing alongs everyone over 35 or 40 knows. Jimmy buffet, Jim Croce, Eagles, Cat Stevens etc… You'd be bound to recognize it if I sang it to you. I had some really fun moments singing on the dock at Salty's restaurant in the Puget Sound. I think it helped me find my own voice singing so many other artists hits. I also believe it helped give me the unfabricated, unforced Elvis sound I have today. I always think if I can't sound "just like" Elvis in one particular song I'll make it sound as comfortable to the ear as possible.

4. Becoming an accomplished ETA can be a daunting world…some people love you and some people scathingly disapprove. Does it ever bother you the reactions you get while performing? Most of my experiences with the general public have been very positive. As most ETA's do, I try and do all I can to put Elvis in a positive light. For example...keeping in shape, singing on pitch, wearing clean and fitting costumes, not spitting on the sidewalks….(just kidding). All and all I try to be an ambassador for how he intended the public to view him and not the circus act that the media has twisted it over the years.

5. You seem to have an incredible grasp of the complexity of Elvis' voice. The feathered echo vibratos' of the 50's, the operatic growth of the 60's, and the rich, deep, fullness of the 70's. Do you make a concentrated effort to change vocal style according to era? Thank you and yes I certainly do make an effort. It's not an easy task especially when you are performing a show using all three decades of his career. I'm also convinced that Elvis made a conscious effort to change his voice throughout his career. He had a very good ear and would pick up on other "voice fluctuations" from others and make it his own. We all pick up certain phonics, accents, and dialects, even subconsciously sometimes. The hard part is to make it sound different and unique. Elvis did it very well.

6. Is there a song that has proved too difficult for you to perform? There are songs that I've found too difficult such as "Sylvia". It's a hauntingly passionate song that I don't feel do it justice. Elvis really poured his guts out on that one.

7. Do you have a favorite song to perform? My favorite song is usually the next song on my list to perform live. Thank God Elvis has a huge repetua of songs to choose from.

8. How do you think Elvis himself would have felt to see the surmounting numbers of ETA's? It is really quite amazing isn't' it? His whole life and now death he could repeat the phrase "never ceases to amaze me". I don't think I understand it any more that he did. When I first started doing this professionally I had no idea how many people felt compelled to do the same. I would guess maybe a hundred or so maybe but thousands upon thousands? Good grief Charlie! What a blazing pied piping troubadour!

9. What are you doing to carry on Elvis' legacy in a positive manner? My wife Marcia "Ann-Margret" and I try and make each show we perform a time for encouragement and celebration of the good times shared with Elvis from the past and bring them into the now. We donate our services at a discount rate for our own causes such as Leukemia foundations and kids camps. Recently I've been putting together a show a friend help to inspire called "Celebrating our differences". It includes the different styles and influences of music that Elvis used to accomplish the titles goal!

Please visit Danny's web site at www.dannyvernon.com Thank you Kari, Darwin, and Elvis International Magazine!

  DANNY VERNON PERFORMED AT OUR CAR SHOW ONCE AGAIN  
DANNY VERNON WAS BACK BY DEMAND AT PORT ORCHARD CAR SHOW!
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Photos for this event provided by ©Nostalgic Memories by Lea Danny Vernon and Marsha provided the entertainment at the private party for First Command Financial Planning Service, which immediately followed our Car Show and Danny's performance at The Christian Life Center in Port Orchard. Danny and Marsha added a laugh or two along with their outstanding performance. Thank You Danny and Marsha for adding a touch of class and Illusion of Elvis to our party! This was the first time for some new Elvis~Danny Vernon viewers! It was great to see their reactions!!!! They are still talking about it!
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Danny Vernon as Elvis and Marsha as Ann Margaret again at our car show and shine! It was a great time! Beautiful cars, motorcycles, rods, kickin tires, we had an authentic stagecoach all finishing the afternoon with the Best Elvis Tribute Artist, Danny himself back by popular demand. ~ Lea Elvis Illusions Featuring Danny Vernon, GROUP AT MYSPACE for more information and updates PLEASE JOIN US! Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket AS POSTED ON OUR GROUPS: Danny appeared once again due to popular demand and requests of those who attended last year's Show and Shine and ELVIS SHOW at the Christian Life Center in Port Orchard WA.. Danny's show wowed the audience and they couldn't replace his act with anyone else but..... DANNY VERNON AS ELVIS AND... Private function at the Testa Ohana Port Orchard WA. after the car show! Danny is known for his high energy shows that focus' on connecting with his audience. He enjoys performing all 3 decades of Elvis' career including the "recklessly abandoned" hillbilly cat of the '50's, the sleek '60's movie years including the tiger man "68 comeback special", and the sexy 70's jumpsuit era. Elvis Illusions Featuring Danny Vernon, GROUP AT MYSPACE DANNY VERNON GROUP MAP PIN YOUR LOCATION ON OUR FRAPPR MAP AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! DANNY VERNON UPDATE SITE FEATURED FANADDICT AT MY MAIN WEBSITE Photos by ©Nostalgic Memories by Lea All Rights Reserved
  DANNY VERNON ON THE RADIO  
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Danny Vernon will be on COUNTRY RADIO KMPS 94.1 on Tuesday the 14th of August from 7-9 AM Good Luck Danny!

IF YOU MISSED DANNY LIVE LISTEN TO OUR CLIPS OF HIS INTERVIEW ON KMPS COUNTRY RADIO ON AUG. 14TH

LISTEN TO CLIPS OF DANNY'S AND MARSHA'S LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW FROM THIS MORNING AUG. 14TH ON KMPS COUNTRY RADIO 94.1

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#3 CLICK ON LINK FOR ELVIS AND ANN MARGRETT'S INTERVIEW LIVE ON RADIO KMPS

  ELVIS WEEK, Celebrating The King Being Gone For 30 Years! At the Red Wind Casino  
photos of Danny's meet and greet at the Red Wind Aug. 14th show ELVIS WEEK, Celebrating The King Being Gone For 30 Years! If you got a chance to go to Red Wind Casino Aug. 14 you would have been met by a FULL HOUSE one hour+ before the show.. Capacity Crowd to the MAXX (they actually closed the doors after all seats and most of the standing room only spaces were filled). It was outstanding however!!! YOU WOULD HAVE ALSO ENJOYED Danny's Special Elvis Celebration with Full Band The De' Vills, Double Trouble Dancers and Marsha, the fabulous redhead as Ann Margaret. Danny and Marsha, and the Da' Vills (band consisting of, lead guitar, bass guitar, organist, drummer and awesome sax player) The band was ritchous!! Together they put on a two hour extravaganza for Elvis's 30th Anniversary of his "HAVING LEFT THE HOUSE" FOR THE LAST TIME and Departure from his fans! Danny and Marsha did it like only The Illusion of Elvis could. Danny did all three 50's, 60's decked out in leather ladies, and 70's (a-la-fringe) Marsha, gorgeous as ever shimmied and shaked her way into our hearts once again. She even did a bit of solo work by singing the "Bad Boy" Jerry Lee Lewis, while stroling the audience for volunteers??? between sets. Go girl go! All in all it was an outstanding night at the Red Wind, as always!!!!! Danny and Marsha still have a full schedule of shows for Elvis Week, including The Northern Lights Casino, The Emerald Queen Casino and two Country Fairs. We're looking forward to the next performance and Danny's return to The Christian Life Church Car Show (back by popular demand) later this month as well as a private gig to some new Elvis~Danny Vernon first timers! Can't wait to see their reactions!!!!
  HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELVIS' PASSING  
HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELVIS' PASSING. THE KING HAS LEFT THE BUILDING FOR THE LAST TIME! ELVIS

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  Angel  
Listen to Danny Vernon (Elvis) singing "ANGEL" off of his "ROCKABILLY TO RHINESTONES" CD available to purchase at http://www.dannyvernon.com
  Danny Vernon Performances  
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket E Komo Mai o' Hawai'i ~ Welcome We announced our Hawaiian Island cruise for next April 2008! You can find more info on my performance calendar. Preview the information/prices ect. at Danny's Site. Danny Vernon The Illusion of Elvis Update: 4-9-07. Hawaiian "Elvis" Cruise just announced for next APRIL 2008 Cruise around the Hawaiian Islands (next April) and you're invited to join us! Call Today! 1-800-640-2519. Thank you all for your continued support! Danny Vernon, "Illusion of Elvis".

DANNY VERNON'S UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Always check www.dannyvernon.com for updates on performances.

DANNY VERNON'S UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Always check www.dannyvernon.com for updates on performances.

MAKE SURE YOU DOUBLE CHECK THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE AT DANNY'S WEBSITE www.dannyvernon.com Always Verify Danny's Schedule for Updates and Times at Evergreen State Fair Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Monroe, WA August 31 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Kittitas County Fair August 31 (2:30 p. m. and 7:00 p. m.) Kittitas County Fair on the coke stage. Ellensburg, WA September 2007 September 1 Private Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA September 2 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Kittitas County (5:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m.) Kittitas County Fair on the coke stage. Ellensburg, WA September 3 Private September 4 (7:00 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.) Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Red Wind Casino with "Engelburt Humperdinck" and "Neil Diamond" tributes. Olympia, WA September 7 (8:00 p. m) Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Wheels and Waves car show Private evening event at event center. (8:00 p. m) Sea Side, OR Car Show is September 9 and 10 Wheel and Waves. Seaside downtown will feature hot rods and cool custom cars from 1962 and before. Up to 500 rods will be on display for the public’s viewing pleasure. Check out Fords, Chevys, Hudsons, Plymouths, Willeys, Dodges, Mercurys, Oldsmobiles and more. Car enthusiasts can see hot rods and street rods with bodies of the past and contemporary running gear of the present. Saturday night features Casino Night with entertainment by the Lipstick Dollheads. 503-717-1914. www.seasidedowntown.com Sept 8 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Private 50's diner (Available to rent for your next party.) My Girl Drive-in Kingston, WA September 11 (7:00 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.) Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Red Wind Casino with "Buddy Holly" Olympia, WA September 13 Private September 14 Private September 15 (1:00 p. m - 2:30 p. m.) Performing all 3 decades of the King with band. Historic Lincoln High School multi-million dollar reconstruction celebration and 50th commemoration of Elvis' performance at the Lincoln bowl in 1957!Pre-sale tickets can be purchased via Paypal here on Tuesday (9-4-07) for $10.00....or can be purchased day of show. Please call 253-571-6680 for other questions. Tacoma, WA September 15 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket (evening) Private 50's diner (Available to rent for your next party.) My Girl Drive Inn Kingston, WA September 22 (7:00 p. m.) Valdez Art Counsel cruise Valdez, AK More info coming. (thank you Danny for using my photo on your site) September 29 (2:00 p. m. - 3:30 p. m. and 7:00 p. m . 8:30 p. m.) Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Memorial event center. Tickets are $15.00 Contact Mary Bradshaw at Achievements 406-293-8848 ext. 38 or her home phone is 406-293-6035. Libby, MT Come not only to see the show but take in the beauty of our city of eagles. Local artist Todd Berget has created some beautiful Large eagles located at each end of town and our newest one located at the entrance of our down town business center. Wildlife murals and several smaller eagles are located through out our community. This event is sponsored by Achievements Inc., a nonprofit organization helping to provide opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who have limited financial resources." See more about this on Danny's Website, graphic from www.dannyvernon.com October 2007 October 6 (12:00 p. m. - 1:00 p. m.) Field House Building 28511 Hwy 410 E Enumclaw Senior Center event Enumclaw, WA October 6 (6:00 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.) Fife City Event Golden Jubilee Festival Performing Arts Center @ Columbia Jr. High School 2901 54th Ave. E. Fife, WA In commemoration of the festival, the city booked plenty of entertainment, which includes the headliner Danny Vernon, an Elvis Presley impersonator. He will perform from 6-8 p.m. inside the Columbia Junior High School Performing Arts Center adjacent to the park. “It’s kind of a step back into the 1950s,” Reuter said, “just like our anniversary.” More info coming. October 6 (12:00 p. m. - 1:00 p. m.) Field House Building 28511 Hwy 410 E Enumclaw Senior Center event Enumclaw, WA October 16 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Discovery tours - Call 360-736-7883 (Based in Centralia, WA.) My Girl Drive Inn Kingston, WA More info soon. October 20 Yelm Moose Lodge Yelm, WA November December - Time to book "Elvis" for your companies Holiday party?! Dec. 1 Private, Sumner, WA December 7 Private December 8 Private December 15 Private Oak Harbor Booking for 2008! SO FAR.. BOOK DANNY EARLY FOR YOUR BEST SELECTION OF DATES! January 08 February 08 February 16 - Penticton, BC March 08 March 2 - Yuma, AR March 9 - Private April 08 April 19-25 - Hawaiian Cruise May 08 May 3 - Moses Lake, WA May 17 - Navy League - Bremerton, WA May 17 - Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Navy League - Bremerton, WA Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket HOSTED BY OUR FRIEND RONALD TESTA Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League of The United States has a proposal to place The Lone Sailor statue memorial on the Bremerton, Washington waterfront is presented by the Navy League of the United States, Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council. Under the leadership of Council President Stan Mack, along with Project Co-Chairmen, Ron Testa and Tim Thomson, this active Navy League Council is raising funds to donate this patriotic statue to honor the Sea Service members of our communities in the Northwest ...past …present …and future. The Bremerton Harbor provides an excellent location for this statue. Currently, the revitalization of downtown Bremerton includes its Marina, which is expected to be completed in early 2008. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket http://brem-olympic.nlus.us/ http://www.lonesailor-bremerton.org/ http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/559230803QvDQWH (Armed Forces Day Parade featuring one of the Cook's Tbirds) June 08 June 22 - Burien car show - Burien, WA June 28 - Rakers car club - Port Townsend, WA July 08 July 12 Des Moines car and boat show - Des Moines, WA August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08

  DANNY VERNON  
DANNY VERNON'S UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FOR 2007
MAKE SURE YOU DOUBLE CHECK THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE AT DANNY'S WEBSITE www.dannyvernon.com
Always Verify Danny's Schedule for Updates and Times at
October 2007
October 16 Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Discovery tours - Call 360-736-7883 (Based in Centralia, WA.) My Girl Drive Inn Kingston, WA More info soon.
October 19 Private show My Girl Drive Inn Kingston, WA
October 20 Yelm Moose Lodge Yelm, WA October 20 (7:30 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.) October 20 (7:30 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.) Tickets are $20.00 for dinner/show (Dinner of a German-American buffet will begin at 6:00 p. m.) Must be 6yrs and older. Please call 360-458-3381. Ask for Harold or one of the bartenders. Membership is not necessary but must sign in at door. Yelm Moose Lodge 1117 W Yelm Ave Yelm, WA
October 26 Elvis, Elvis, Elvis, show. Danny performing as the "'68 Comeback" in Leather. Vancouver BC Theater show...more info coming.
October 27 Elvis, Elvis, Elvis, show. Danny performing as the "'68 Comeback" in Leather. Winnipeg Manitoba Theater show
October 28 Elvis, Elvis, Elvis, show. Danny performing as the "'68 Comeback" in Leather. Abbotsford BC Theater show ...more info coming
November
November 2 Sleighbells of Sherwood Sherwood, OR Love Christmas?....you'll love it here! Sleighbells of Sherwood with "Elvis" and Ted Vigil as "John Denver" This show is private and "sold out" by frequent happy shoppers. I would still highly recommend seeing this place if your in the area!
November 6 Red Wind Casino with special guests Rick Murchison and Mark DeVos as the "Blues Bros." Mark also will performing as "Tom Jones" Olympia, WA
November 13 Red Wind Casino with special guest Mark Maynard as "Frankie Valli". Hear the hits of Sherry, Big Girls Don't cry, Walk like a man, Rag Doll, My Eyes Adored you, Grease and more! "Oh what a night" we'll have! Olympia, WA
Dec. 1 Private, Sumner, WA
December 4 Red Wind Casino with special guest. Olympia, WA
December 7 Little Creek Casino Shelton, WA Private
December 8 Private
December 11 Red Wind Casino with special guest. Olympia, WA
December 15 Private Oak Harbor
December 21 Join us for an inspirational Elvis and John Denver Christmas. Auburn Ave theater special public Christmas show! Auburn, WA Tickets on sale soon.
December 22 Join us for an inspirational Elvis and John Denver Christmas. Auburn Ave theater special public Christmas show! Auburn, WA Tickets on sale soon.
Booking for 2008! SO FAR.. BOOK DANNY EARLY FOR YOUR BEST SELECTION OF DATES! January 2008
January 1st Red Wind Casino with special guest. Olympia, WA
January 7 Red Wind Casino with special guest. Olympia, WA
January 8th Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma, WA
January 25 Dupont, WA
January 26 Private My Girl Drive Inn Kingston, WA
February 08 February 1 Private party
February 16 - Penticton, BC
March 08
March 2 - Yuma, AR
March 9 - Private
April 08
April 12 Private Poulsbo, WA
April 19-25 - Hawaiian Cruise - Are you coming?!
May 08
May 3 - Moses Lake, WA
May 17 - May 17 - Navy League - Bremerton, WA May 17 - Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Navy League - Bremerton, WA Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket HOSTED BY OUR FRIEND RONALD TESTA Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council of the Navy League of The United States has a proposal to place The Lone Sailor statue memorial on the Bremerton, Washington waterfront is presented by the Navy League of the United States, Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council. Under the leadership of Council President Stan Mack, along with Project Co-Chairmen, Ron Testa and Tim Thomson, this active Navy League Council is raising funds to donate this patriotic statue to honor the Sea Service members of our communities in the Northwest ...past …present …and future. The Bremerton Harbor provides an excellent location for this statue. Currently, the revitalization of downtown Bremerton includes its Marina, which is expected to be completed in early 2008. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket http://brem-olympic.nlus.us/ http://www.lonesailor-bremerton.org/ http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/559230803QvDQWH (Armed Forces Day Parade featuring one of the Cook's Tbirds)
June 08
June 22 - Burien car show - Burien, WA
June 28 - Rakers car club - Port Townsend, WA
July 08
July 12 Des Moines car and boat show - Des Moines, WA August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08
  TRIBUTE TO ELVIS  
"I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU" (1968, video 1975) When a beautiful love ballad, black leather and the Crown of a KING, made the ladies swoon, and it still does TODAY!
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"HOUND DOG" AND "ALL SHOOK UP" THE reason it's called Rock 'N Roll!!!
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DON'T BE CRUEL (Live) by Elvis
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ALOHA Elvis's "HUNK OF BURNING LOVE" in Hawaii
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"BIG HUNK OF LOVE" from his performance in Paradise
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  DANNY IS BACK AT THE RED WIND CASINO  
DON'T MISS DANNY VERNON "THE ILLUSION OF ELVIS"

Red Wind Casino The Coho Cabaret "The premiere showplace for entertainment events at the Red Wind" Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

Red Wind Casino 12819 Yelm Highway Southeast Olympia, Washington

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Driving DirectionsI-5 going South from Seattle area I-5 South Off at 116 Exit, Old Nisqually Rd Turn left over the bridge Follow the road 3.8 miles Turn Left on Reservation Rd Go 2.7 miles to the T intersection (Hwy 510) Turn Left and go 1.3 miles to the casino (on your right)

I-5 going North from Portland area I-5 North Off at Exit 111, Marvin Rd S Go straight through Round About to Marvin Rd S Turn Right on Marvin Rd S Go 2 miles to Round About Take Hwy 510 East toward Yelm exit Go straight 6 miles Casino is on your right

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