- Location:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Philadelphia.
- Pay Range:
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$400-$4000 per event
- Member Since:
- 2003
- Primary Category:
- Elvis Impersonator
- Additional Categories:
- Business Speaker, Celebrity Speaker, Impersonator, Impressionist, Inspirational Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Public Speaker
- Influences:
- Michael was six years old in 1973 when he first saw Elvis perform. Michael is living his dreams and touching people's heart. He thanks Elvis, his grandmother and the fans that hire him to make their event special.
Group Members
- Bill Turner he toured with Bill Haley's comets - Lead Guitar
- Eric Knutsen 25 years experience - Bass
- Ray Torelli 18 years of experience - Drummer
- John Kurdilla 20 years of experience - Sax and Flute
- Ziggy Rodgers 20 years of experience - Piano and Keyboard
- Jim Colarusso (worked with Elvis in 1970-1971) - Trumpet
- All of my band members have been together for over - 15 years as Blue smoke
- It is the same band i used in Atlantic City - at my SOLD OUT HOB show
- I have access to 6-11 players but they travel alot - So if interested in band
- instead of tracks let us know asap thank you -
Description
Michael O'Connor, born William Michael O'Connor, has been with Gigmasters for 6 years. It you look at his testimonials, you will see why he is always booked. Michael is the ultimate speaker, showman, entertainer, artist and performer who captivates your attention! He performs an amazing tribute to Elvis. Michael sold out at The House of Blues in Atlantic City, New Jersey last year as the featured artist. He is also a certified professional public and motivational speaker who holds degrees in NLP, the same science in which motivational speaker and coach Tony Robbins was trained. Mr O'Connor is also a doctor of metaphysics and hypnotherapy. Plus, he plays pool professionally and has McDermott Cues as one of his sponsors.
At the age of 19, William Michael O'Connor was a national sales trainer for a Fortune 500 company. He also is the creator of TMM, Total Mind Mastery. Brian Tracy's promoter, Sherry Jackson, who has also worked with Tony Robbins and several other top speakers, says William O'Connor teaches techniques that are way overdue.
Your audience will love him. He strives to make every event special and one-of-a-kind. Mr O'Connor is available to travel nationwide. Quoted fees do not include hotel, airfare or food. All bookings require 50% deposit.
On the music side, Michael was an International EPE Ultimate Elvis contest top 10 Finalist In Atlantic City, the Legends in Concert-sponsored event held at Resorts casino in June 2009. Michael is available to perform with music tracks or with his own full band.
As Elvis your thought is "Elvis never left the building." He is seeking to broaden his many talents and perform across the U.S. and beyond. Michael's talents include: the natural "Gift" of Elvis, his performing craft, acting the part and possessing charisma on and off the stage. Michael O'Connor throws his heart in all he does, making you want more of him!
Michael O''Connor is available for Elvis performances in events, benefits, small and large shows, private and company parties, company functions, etc... He is also available for acting, print work, TV, commercials, radio, voice work, etc...
Here is his brief bio:
MICHAEL O''CONNOR HAS BEEN PERFORMING HIS TRIBUTE TO ELVIS FOR 32 YEARS. THREE YEARS AGO, HE SIGNED A RECORD DEAL FOR HAVING THE CLOSEST VOCALS TO ELVIS BY COMPUTER MATCH. THAT SAME YEAR, HE WAS INTERVIEWED BY CHANNEL 3 NEWS IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.
IN AUGUST 2008, MICHAEL SOLD OUT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. IN THE PAST 2 YEARS ALONE, MICHAEL HAS BEEN FEATURED 10 TIMES IN MAJOR NEWSPAPERS ON THE EAST COAST. HE HAS BEEN WITH GIGMASTERS, A REPUTABLE ONLINE BOOKING COMPANY, FOR 5 YEARS AND HAS BEEN BOOKED 85 TIMES. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL HIS PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AROUND THE COUNTRY.
On the corporate side;
SOME OF HIS PAST CLIENTS INCLUDE MBNA, LOCKHEED MARTIN, DUPONT, HILTON HOTELS CORPORATE AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. So if your looking for a top-notch Elvis tribute artist, a professional or motivational speaker, great education or entertainment, look no further. Read some of Mr O'Connor's reviews and judge for yourself.
Here is one of Michael''s latest reviews from a festival he headlined in Seaford, DE in July 2009:
Michael O''Connor is not just an entertainer performing Elvis music. He is truly a Tribute Artist. Michael put on a great show. He interacted with the audience, which really got them going. He had them dancing and rushing to the stage, begging for his scarves and teddy bears. You would have thought they were after Elvis himself. After the show Michael did a meet and greet with fans lined up for 45 minutes, they really wanted to meet the man who did such a great job paying tribute to The King. Michael O''Connor is a World Class Elvis.
Dave Cannon WTDK 107.1 FM "The Duck" and onmember of the Nanticoke RiverFest Committee, Seaford, Delaware.
Song List
- 2001/That’s All Right Mama
- All Shook Up
- Teddy Bear/Don’t be Cruel
- Welcome To My World
- Until its time for you to go
- Love Me
- Pledging my love
- Treat Me Nice
- Help me make it through the night
- Walk a mile in my shoes
- Wonder of you
- Little Less Conversation
- My Way
- CC rider
- Big hunk of love
- Just pretend
- Hound dog
- Proud Mary
- Love me tender
- Suspicious Minds
- Let me be there
- Cant stop Loving you
- Trilogy
- Jailhouse rock
- Unchained melody
- Burning Love
- Separate ways
- How Great thou art
- Hurt
- Lead me Guide me
- My Boy
- You Gave Me a Mountain
- Can’t Help falling in love
- Seperate ways
- One Night
- Trying to get to you
- In the Ghetto
- Rubber neckin
- Until it's time for you to go
- The good times
- Blue christmas
- Trouble
- Memories
- Heartbreak hotel
- Blue Suede shoes
- Little Sister
- Let yourself go
- Always on my mind
- The next step is Love
- Patch it up
Available For:
Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- Michael was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!
Michael was not only an incredible performer, but he is ABSOLUTELY professional in the way he handles his business, and clients. I NEVER had to follow up with him, he was always proactively following up with me, and assured that every detail was handled to assure a great performance.
Additionally, Micheal is VERY focused on 'his client'. He seeks to understand their needs, what they are trying to accomplish and what the desired outcome is. He then crafts his show to match the desired outcome of his client!
Michael, GREAT Job and THANK YOU!!
-- Paul R, King Of Prussia, PA, 8/23/2008
- Micheal was easy to work with, lived up to his commitments and put on a GREAT show.
I was concerned hiring some one for a special party (my sisters birthday) that I had not seen, but communications with Micheal were good, his website and press reviews were good and his performance topped them all.
Thanks Micheal and good luck in your House of Blues show tomorrow!
Dave -- David T, Lansdale, PA, 8/9/2008
- It was as if Elvis himself was at my Dads wedding. Michael was absolutely wonderful. Not only did he look and sound like Elvis but he was very accommodating in staying after he was done and having pictures taken. Do yourself and your event a favor and hire Michael!!! -- Rachel S, Philadelphia, PA, 5/24/2008
- I CANNOT begin to tell how overwhelmed and pleased we were that we chose Michael!! My Mother's Birthday will be remembered by all but mostly by herself! Michael is not only genuine but heart felt throught the time. His performance is not just a man who sings Elvis but a man who sincerly is true to Elvis.. you can tell the difference between the two. Michael treats you as a friend and not just another client, he is so true to his word and compelled to satisfy any and all of needs! I Thank You Gigmaster and Michael for a memory that will last a lifetime!!! -- Andrea G, West Keansburg, NJ, 7/19/2008
- Michael was a total joy to have at my sister's 25th wedding anniversary! He was talented, charming, funny, and a true Elvis inspiration! My entire family loved meeting him after the performance for a photo-op and making the 25th silver anniversary truly SPARKLE! -- Diane M, Piscataway, NJ, 7/5/2008
- Despite 96+ temperature, Michael gave an awesome outdoor performance! Everyone loved him! His voice, choice of songs, costuming, and nuances were perfect! He was open to special requests and interacted with the guests one-on-one. He "was" Elvis in every respect. He's also an extremely nice person! Several guests took information for future bookings. I would hire him back in a heartbeat! If your scale went over 5, he would have 5++++. Michael, thank you so much! -- Melanie G, Pottstown, PA, 6/7/2008
- Michael was awesome!! He really is a great performer! I would recommend Michael to everyone. Everyone at the party raved about him. My sister Denise adored him and Michael being so caring and loving made her day really special! She will never forget this day....
Thanks Michael!
Lori Verbitski
-- Lori V, Philadelphia, PA, 6/20/2008
- We hired Michael O'Connor to perform at our sister's 60th birthday party. He was phenomenal! His voice was incredible, and with our eyes closed, it sounded like the real Elvis was in the room. Michael O'Connor was very personable with everyone, including the restaurant staff. He was the best Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) we had ever heard or seen and recommend that for those who wish to see a fantastic ETA, they should forget Las Vegas and come to the East Coast to see Michael O'Connor, as he was outstanding in all aspects and we could not have asked for a better performer. Thank you for making our sister Linda's birthday a moment she will treasure always! -- Camilla S, Havre De Grace, MD, 4/20/2008
- His interaction with the quests while singing was especially enjoyable. -- Ellen G, Croydon, PA, 12/21/2007
- Michael was absolutely amazing at the event. He came to the party even though he was extremely ill, performed with a stellar performance and thrilled the audience. My 77-year-old mother was especially touched when Michael sang to her and gifted her with a teddy bear and scarf. Michael's act is top notch and his performance is amazing. I was so lucky to have him at the party and I recommend him to everyone who needs a top-notch performer.
Thanks again Michael.
Sincerely,
Sherry, Long Valley, NJ
-- Sherry M, Long Valley, NJ, 10/13/2007
- Professional from day one. He kept in touch over the last few months to see how plans were moving along. Top rate and I would reccomend him to anyone.
Thank you Michael!! -- Mary Pat W, Upper Darby, PA, 11/11/2006
- Michael O'Connor made our 50's Dance a success. He was the greatest! I am a big fan of Elvis but never had the priviledge of seeing him personally but thanks to Michael,now I know what it would have been like. Michael sounded exactly like Elvis, even his outfit and jewelry was exactly like Elvis's. Michael is a GREAT caring person and I would definetly recommend him to all. Here are some comments from some of the people who attended, "He,s better than Elvis" , "Elvis is alive!!The voice of Michael O'Connor was phenomental. He has the whole routine down pat. We have seen some impersonators in Atlantic City and Vegas and Michael O'Connor was hands down the best". Thank you Michael for being you. -- Marie D, Warrington, PA, 9/9/2006
- Thanks to Michael for a wonderful performance for my aunt's surprise party. He sounded incredible and captivated our guests with his amazing Elvis tribute. He truly put his heart and soul into the performance. I would highly recommend him to anyone!! -- Carolyn R, Milford, NJ, 8/27/2006
- Michael OConnor went ABOVE AND BEYOND any expectations I had concerning his performance. He is the definition of a TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!! Michael recently performed for my wife at our wedding reception and completely blew everybody away with his performance. His interaction with our guests was EXCEPTIONAL - everybody was singing and dancing. I would HIGHLY recommend Michael to anyone who is a true Elvis fan. Not only is Michael an OUTSTANDING performer, he is a wonderful person, who really cared about making my wedding reception special and unique for my new wife. Michael's performance comes from his heart and it really shows in his performance and in the way he interacts with people. He is a AWESOME person and it was an honor to have met him. EVERYTHING about Michael, his performance, his passion and his unique caring personality as a person, is something I and my wife will never forget. -- Francis K, Philadelphia, PA, 4/30/2005
- Michael performed at my son's wedding reception. He was extremely cooperative with the specific songs and the timing of his performance. His looks,talent and performance were first class, especially the introduction which was his idea. I had hoped and expected that I was hiring the best "Elvis" in the Philadelphia area and my expectations were met. -- Frank M, King Of Prussia, PA, 6/21/2008
- He was great - does Elvis proud!
-- Richard H, Doylestown, PA, 6/7/2008
- Just wanted to let everyone know that Michael O'Connor as Elvis was a success at my husband's 60th birthday party. -- Carol B, Vineland, NJ, 10/8/2006
- MICHAEL DID A GREAT JOB, HIS ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH THE GUESTS REALLY ADDED TO MAKING THE PARTY A SUCCESS. -- Joseph C, Drexel Hill, PA, 9/29/2006
- Compliments from all who attended on a great show mike put on. -- Kathy & Bob P, Chalfont, PA, 10/27/2007
- Michael performed at a birthday party we had for 8 friends, all turning 60 years of age this year. It was lots of fun and everyone enjoyed the show. He was quite the performer. He sang Elvis' rendition of "Dixie" and majory nailed the song. It was awsome! -- Pinky H, Lothian, MD, 8/26/2006
- Michael is a very good performer. We all had a great time during his performance. His voice is the closest to Elvis' that I've heard. -- Dee B, Roselle Park, NJ, 4/5/2008
- He did a fantastic job with the crowd and I would recommend him to other people. -- Joe B, Hammonton, NJ, 7/17/2008
- Michael was the hit of the party! Everyone commented on how great his voice was and how great it was that he engaged the crowd, old and young. Our guests will be talking about this party for years to come! -- Christina M, Downingtown, PA, 8/2/2008
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