69 Concert during Elvis Week 2009

[ehollier]

ElvisNews.com has posted the logos for Elvis Week and says that one of the logos is for "the special "69 Concert which takes place during Elvis Week 2009." Can someone tell us a little about this?????

What fan isn't a fan of Elvis in 1969?????????

[ehollier]

Okay, okay............I got so excited reading the first few lines on ElvisNews, I forgot to scroll down to the next article........ (and what woman here isn't affected by Elvis like this, please stand up!!).

This is what the rest of the article says:

"Details Elvis 1969: A Celebration Concert
Reuniting many of those who were on stage with Elvis in Las Vegas at the International Hotel in 1969 for his historic return to live performances.
40 years after Elvis Presley triumphantly returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will reunite many of the original cast for an Elvis Week 2009 concert celebration. Live musical performances along with rare photos, videos and audio will create a magical experience that will be almost as exciting as being there in the summer of 1969.

Performers currently scheduled to participate include; Joe Guercio, Elvis’ orchestra conductor for many of his Vegas performances; The TCB Band members James Burton and Glen D Hardin; Elvis’ back up singers The Imperials, including Joe Moscheo, Terry Blackwood, Sherman Andrus and Gus Gaches, The Sweet Inspirations, including Myrna Smith, Estelle Brown, Portia Griffin, and Millie Kirkham. Additional vocals will be provided by Terry Mike Jeffrey and Andy Childs. Other artists will be announced as their appearance is confirmed. This will be a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience that every Elvis fan will want to be part of."

[elvispresleytheking]

Okay, okay............I got so excited reading the first few lines on ElvisNews, I forgot to scroll down to the next article........ (and what woman here isn't affected by Elvis like this, please stand up!!).

This is what the rest of the article says:

"Details Elvis 1969: A Celebration Concert
Reuniting many of those who were on stage with Elvis in Las Vegas at the International Hotel in 1969 for his historic return to live performances.
40 years after Elvis Presley triumphantly returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will reunite many of the original cast for an Elvis Week 2009 concert celebration. Live musical performances along with rare photos, videos and audio will create a magical experience that will be almost as exciting as being there in the summer of 1969.

Performers currently scheduled to participate include; Joe Guercio, Elvis’ orchestra conductor for many of his Vegas performances; The TCB Band members James Burton and Glen D Hardin; Elvis’ back up singers The Imperials, including Joe Moscheo, Terry Blackwood, Sherman Andrus and Gus Gaches, The Sweet Inspirations, including Myrna Smith, Estelle Brown, Portia Griffin, and Millie Kirkham. Additional vocals will be provided by Terry Mike Jeffrey and Andy Childs. Other artists will be announced as their appearance is confirmed. This will be a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience that every Elvis fan will want to be part of."

Didn't Bobby Morris conduct then, with Larry Mahoberac (sp?) on piano

[ehollier]

Didn't Bobby Morris conduct then, with Larry Mahoberac (sp?) on piano

Yes, this is correct. I guess Bobby and Larry weren't available.