A couple of years ago Doug Wilson brought his Elvis tribute show to the Palladium. The world of Elvis tribute artists is a mixed one at best. I had seen some bad versions and some great ones – particularly El Vez, the Mexican Elvis. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Doug.
I was impressed from the first note to the last. That night he was focused on Elvis’ gospel material. It was a smaller, more intimate show in our Side Door Cabaret and the place was packed.
Now Doug is returning to celebrate Elvis’ birthday with his full show and 16 musicians and singers known as the TCB Band of Ohio. They are guaranteed to raise the roof of our historic theater. They’ll also be a great showcase for the Palladium’s brand new, state-of-the-art sound system.
Tickets are going fast for the show this Saturday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. It’s our first big show of 2011. Doug, who is based in Largo, has a huge local following and a national reputation. He and his band have performed with many of the artists who shared the stage alongside Elvis including The Jordanaires, Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, The Stamps Quartet, and The Blackwoods.
Doug and the band – which includes a gospel quartet, and full horn section – authentically re-create the sights and sounds of an Elvis show. For more details and some great video clips check out this web site:
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Thank you to all of the incredibly professional folks at the Palladium! As a member of the TCB Band of Ohio I want to thank you for such a class operation. From Damon the Tech Engineer to the folks working the ticket booths and doors – what a class act! I loved the look and feel of the place and the sound system and acoustics were incredible!!!
We can’t wait to play there again. I hope you and your staff enjoyed having us there as much as we enjoyed being with all of you this past weekend!
Hope to see you again soon,
Rick Wills
Partner – TCB Band of Ohio
Cell 937-609-5027