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Sunday Night Review for Jeff’s show.

 

What a treat to get to see Jeff Marsh in his own show as part of the King of Kitchener 2!  This was the Sunday night show leading into the final competition so there was a feeling of anticipation in the crowd.


Normally, many of us only get to see an Eta perform   one or two songs, either in competition or at an after hours venue….so this was completely new for some of us.

Jeff’s jumpsuit “The Indian” was gorgeous. I always marvel at his attention to detail with the beading, stones, belt, shoes and jewelry!

With Rudy and the Angels doing backup there was a great energy on stage and off. Great set including “Promised Land “(Jeff’s homage to David Lee),“Polk Salad Annie” and “What Now My Love”.   One of the highlights for me was Jeff’s version of “Hurt” which always surprises the crowd.   During the second ending…..he lies flat on his back on stage with his legs crossed and his mic poised above his face and nails the last line…..( in case you don’t think Elvis did that…check out you tube …Elvis in 1977).


I remember thinking “WOW….. This guy is really talented”…..its good to be reminded sometimes how many truly great Elvis tribute shows are going on in our own backyards and support the guys whenever we can.


Jeff Marsh is one of those special guys….he helps out backstage at various festivals, organizes his own festival, performs and sews his own jumpsuits!!!  Talk about multi tasking!


Great show Jeff!   How about an encore?


 By Wendy King

 

“CALL HIM MISTER ENERGY”

CALL HIM MISTER ENERGY”

 

In a challenging display of administrative ability, Showmanship and unbridled talent … Jeff Marsh pulled off a very successful “KING OF KITCHENER 2” at Kitchener’s “Transylvania Club”.

 

Jeff orchestrated a smoothly-run Elvis Tribute Artist competition over the weekend while at the same time delivering three evenings of excellent showcases as Rudy Salerno and his Angels provided the music and various tribute artists provided the singing.

 

But Jeff didn’t leave it at that. He also teamed up with ETA Doug McKenzie of Shakespeare, Ontario in a hilarious send-up of THE BLUES BROTHERS on the Friday showcase … an act so well received that the boys were forced to reprise it on the Saturday evening.

 

But wait … there’s more! Prior to the distribution of KING OF KITCHENER trophies and Jewelry, CD sets and Cash awards on Sunday… Jeff was centre-stage once again... Resplendent in his personally crafted “Indian feather” jumpsuit as he delivered a smooth 40-minute set of classic “Las Vegas Elvis” for the audience.

 

Jeff provided variety in his music set with vintage rockers like “Mystery Train” and “A Big Hunk O’ Love” featured alongside power ballads like “What Now My Love” and “”Hurt”. Jeff is recognized as a “precision” Elvis. He has studied hours of existing Elvis concert videos, TV appearances and the movies in order to accurately portray Elvis Presley as his fans saw him from the Fifties through the Seventies. He was very smooth with his use of his cape on “American Trilogy” and even emulated a backwards fall in the finale of “Hurt” … a maneuver that Elvis actually did many times in his late concerts.

 

If you were the least bit tired you might find the rapid, staccato-paced lyrics to “Promised Land” too great a challenge, but not to Jeff. Rounding out his set was “Burning Love” … “Moody Blue” … “Polk Salad Annie” and “Fever”.

 

Oh …. Mustn’t forget. Short of resting in his dressing room after Sunday’s performance… Jeff was back after intermission to help with the granting of the Festival awards. I’m sure you’ve heard by now, but the Grand Champion of the 2007 “King of Kitchener” competition was PAUL ROSS.

 

There should have been an “Ultimate Stamina” award for Jeff Marsh.

 

Written by Nevin Grant

 




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