All Shook Up: ELVIS Tribute Weekend

Continuing its commitment to welcoming local residents and visitors alike to engage in “Infinite Experiences for Everyone Under the Sun,” The LOOP reimagines its popular Friday Night Sound Waves series, launching the first of their new immersive music weekends with “All Shook Up - A Tribute to Elvis.” Coinciding with the King of Rock and Roll’s 88th Birthday, the two-day celebration will take place Friday, January 6, and Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Elvis in Concert | Friday, Jan. 6, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Starring internationally acclaimed World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Cote Deonath, backed by The Double Trouble Band, attendees will enjoy a journey of Presley’s 20+ year music career. From the 1950s when Elvis burst onto the scene to his famed 1968 comeback and concluding with the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas in the 1970s and the Aloha from Hawaii Special – experience what it was like to watch Elvis at his best on stage, for the first time, or again. Deonath is one of the top Elvis Tribute Acts in the world, winning over 15 Grand Champion titles nationally as well as being named the 2018 World Champion in Doc Franklin’s “Images of the King” competition. Sealing his place as one of the top ETAs in America, Cote has placed in the Top 3 in Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition over the past four years and is recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises – Presley’s Estate.

• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• VIP tickets are also available, starting at $15 pp: VIP Packages at $88 / 4

The Legend Continues | Saturday, Jan. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The weekend celebration pays respect to all things Presley, from the music that inspired him and the world to the movies that reinvented him, along with his favorite foods and flamboyant fashions.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm: How Great Thou Art, Gospel Brunch

• Cost: Free – $29.50/ adult; $21.50/child 5-12

There are not many rock 'n' roll stars who also created incredible gospel music, but then again, there was only one Elvis Presley. Elvis shook the world with his infectious brand of rock 'n' roll, but he also took the world to church with his beautiful, soulful gospel music. Elvis loved traditional sacred music as much as he loved soul, country, and rock - maybe even more so.

Featuring the New Mount Olive Baptist Choir, led by Music Director Kenneth Smith (12 pm), with a special introductory performance by Pastor Paula Coleman (11:45 am), the hour-long performance is open to the public and free to attend.

Those opting for the Gospel Brunch ticket ( $29.50/ adult; $21.50/child ) will receive reserved communal table seating and a choice of entrée from Tony Waffles, which include Chicken & Waffles, Maple Bacon, Egg & Cheese Waffles, or an Elvis-inspired Peanut Butter and Banana Waffle topped with crumbled Bacon. Complimentary Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and the Kings favorite dessert, Lemon-Iced Pound Cake.

1:30 - 3:00 pm: Shake, Rattle, and Roll, Elvis Karaoke

As the best-selling artist of the 1950s, second in the 1960s, winner of three Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, an inductee into multiple music halls of fame, and still recognized as the highest-selling artist to this day, the Elvis-legacy lives on and touching new generations.

Here's your chance to dance, dress up in your finest, or belt out some of your favorite Elvis tunes spanning Elvis’s 89 titles released in the 50s and 60s, from ‘That’s All Right Mama’ in 1956 to ‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ in 1969.

4:00 - 5:30 pm: Good Lawdy (Miss Clawdy)

Before Elvis was dubbed the King of Rock and Roll, he was hailed as the "The Hillbilly Cat" and "The King of Western Bop." Our afternoon jam session takes attendees on a musical journey of Elvis’s love for County, R & B, and Blues, led by Lauderdale local Americana, Blues, Country, R&B/Soul, and Rockabilly award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Joel DaSilva.

As homage to the music that inspired Elvis and that which he inspired, DaSilva will be joined on stage for a 90-minute performance alongside a stellar lineup of South Florida’s best R&B, County, and Blues musicians, including Joey Gilmore, Josh Rowland, Rachelle Coba, Kevin Muncy, Tony Testa, and more.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Viva Las Vegas!

• Cost: Free; Movie Package for 4 $20.00

The daylong celebration concludes with a dance-a-long screening of the film “Viva Las Vegas” featuring the star of the weekend himself. Presley made 31 movies between 1956 and 1969, but it was the May 1964 release of “Viva Las Vegas” that film aficionados regard as one of the best, if not the best, films he ever made.

Film Synopsis: All musically gifted race driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) wants in Las Vegas is to score enough money for a new car motor so he can win the Grand Prix. When he encounters sexy swimming instructor Rusty (Ann-Margret), he considers staying around longer. After Lucky loses his winnings in the hotel pool, he's forced to remain in Vegas long enough to win back his dough -- but now he also wants to win Rusty's heart. Unfortunately, so does his slick racing enemy, Elmo (Cesare Danova). Not Rated.

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