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Upcoming Music Tribute Shows - Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Stars of Country
Windsor Elvis Fest presents three exciting tribute shows at the WFCU Centre, Collavino Hall. On March 27, see a tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, on April 17, it's a tribute to Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride, and on May 8th, a tribute to Roy Orbison. For tickets, call 519-254-1108. All proceeds go to the Centres for Seniors. Click for more information: Johnny Cash, Stars of Country, Roy Orbison.

Tickets are $12 for each show, or $30 for all three shows when purchased together.

And the Winners Are...
The 2009 Windsor Elvis Fest was another great success! Thank you to all of our competitors, spectators and sponsors! Following is a list of winners in each category:

Youth Jr. (1 competitor)

1st Place - Brenen Katolinsky
Peoples Choice - Brenen Katolinsky

Youth Sr.

1st Place - Anthony Carbone
2nd Place - Brycen Katolinsky
3rd Place - Jake Slater
4th Place - Bruno Nesci
5th Place Paul Calleri
Peoples Choice - Anthony Carbone

Non-Pro Early Years

1st Place - Joey Cundari
2nd Place - Norm R. Ackland
3rd Place - Billy Cruise
4th Place - Sam Calleri
5th Place - Gary MacDonald
Peoples Choice - Norm R. Ackland

Non-Pro Vegas Years

1st Place - Rick Duin
2nd Place - Kevin Bezaire
3rd Place - T.J. Jackson
4th Place - Dwayne Bezaire
5th Place - Doug McKenzie
Peoples Choice - Dwayne Bezaire

Pro Early Years

1st Place - Anthony Von
2nd Place - James Gibb
3rd Place - Lance Dobinson
4th Place - Chris Solano
5th Place - Randy Black
Peoples Choice - James Gibb

Pro Vegas Years

1st Place - Ray Guillemette Jr
2nd Place - Bryant Scott
3rd Place - Patrick McGuire
4th Place - John Cigan
5th Place - Roy LeBlanc
Peoples Choice - Patrick McGuire

Grand Champion

Ray Guillemette Jr.

Vendor Registrations Now Open
Windsor ElvisFest is now accepting vendor registrations for the 2010 festival venue. See the “Registration” tab for vendor registration forms.

2008 Elvis Fest Press Coverage
Three days of rainy weather couldn't dampen the spirits of fans and ETA's at the third annual Windsor Elvis Fest. Here's what Carol Hunter from Lady Luck Music had to say about the popular festival in Canada’s most southern city:

"The Windsor Elvis Fest, held the last weekend in June, recently celebrated its third successful year -- drawing hundreds of fans and approximately 60 ETA's from Canada and the United States to enjoy Windsor's hospitality and a weekend of Elvis nostalgia. Again this year, the Festival's ETA contest was a preliminary for the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest to be held in August in Memphis, while the Festival itself was a charity fundraiser for the Centres for Seniors, with proceeds helping to fund much needed programs and resources for seniors.

Beautiful Dieppe Park overlooking the impressive Detroit River, was the setting for the weekend's outdoor activities which included open mic singing, youth and non-professional contest preliminaries, and a terrific Sunday morning gospel show – all of which provided continuous Elvis music all weekend.

Although it turned out to be a slightly wet weekend outside, the spirits of the enthusiastic fans and ETA's weren't dampened in the least. The Windsor Fest has become known as a friendly event with lots of camaraderie between fans and ETA's, and this year’s event was no exception."

See full article at www.ladyluckmusic.com/radio/hunter/windsor2008/

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The Windsor Star said "Sequined jumpsuits, sideburns and gold-framed sunglasses were a common sight along Windsor's waterfront over the weekend as singers paid homage to the King" and included a few quotes from those in attendance. To see what the crowd reaction was, please read the Star article.

2007 Elvis Fest Press Coverage
The reviews are in, and the 2nd Annual Windsor Elvis Fest was another smash success. But don't take our word for it, just see what others are saying:

Carol Hunter from Lady Luck Music said, "The Jailhouse Rock Windsor Elvis Fest recently celebrated its second successful year, once again drawing fans and ETA’s from Canada, the United States, and beyond.

Held in Windsor, Ontario, on the Canada-USA border, and overlooking the impressive Detroit River and skyline, the Windsor Elvis Fest is definitely “visitor-friendly” with hotels, venues, parking, and restaurants all located within walking distance of each other. Ticket prices were affordable, hotels offer discounted “Elvis rates,” and there are many well-priced restaurants and eateries nearby."

Read the Full article at LadyLuckMusic.com
The Windsor Star said, "Windsorites rocked and rolled on Saturday to the tunes of some finalists in Windsor's second annual Elvis Fest.".

Read the Full article at WindsorStar.com


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