- Location:
- Springfield, Illinois
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 500 miles from Springfield.
- Pay Range:
-
$250-$3500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2005
- Primary Category:
- Elvis Impersonator
- Additional Categories:
- Impersonator, Impressionist, Singing Telegram
- Influences:
- Dad-Don Dunham, Elvis, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Sonny James, Stephen Sondheim, Beatles, Roger Miller, Michael Jackson, Rogers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew L Webber, Eagles, Queen, Clancy Bros.
Group Members
- Tom Woolsey - Guitar/Vocals
- Gene Acree - Percussion
- Rich Hopper - Bass Guitar
- Kenny Harvill - Guitar/Vocals
- Tom Irwin - Bass Guitar
- Dave Billman - Keyboards
Description
Elvis Impersonator/Tribute artist...Have been singing in Public since I was around 6 years old..started in Country music.. ...Theatre major in college have been acting for 29 years in 5 states. Elvis for 24 years..have sung in 31 states, in most major cities and few times in Canada and Europe. I perform mostly Elvis songs these days with a few other Rock & Roll songs. and some old country..Combo or 5 piece band is available..I also sing with CD accompaniment for a shorter show or tighter budget ..I have several groups I work with and have done piano bar or strolling guitar..Band members are seasoned and we can work to suit any budget.
On a totaly different note I also sing Irish Folk music from time to time. Mostly Clancy Bros. & Traditional Irish songs. I have also done some other impersonations Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Tom Jones, (Historical-Stephen Douglas, Lord Dundreary, Harry Hawk)
Song List
- A Big a hunk of Love - Elvis Presley
- A Little Less Conversation
- Always on my mind - Willie Nelson
- Amazing Grace - Gospel
- American Trilogy - Elvis
- Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis
- Baby Lets play House
- Blister in thge Sun - Violent Fems
- Blue Hawaii - Elvis
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Burning Love
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Clam Bake
- Crying in the Chapel
- Devil in Disguise
- Don't
- Dont Be Cruel
- Fever
- Fool Such as I
- For the good times - Ray Price
- Hard Headed Woman - Elvis
- Help Me make it through the night - Kris Kristofferson
- Hound Dog - Elvis
- How Great thou Art - Gospel
- Hurt - Elvis
- I Can't Stop Lovin' You - Ray Charles
- I Got Stung - Elvis
- I need Your Love tonight
- I really don't want to know
- I want you I Need You I Love You
- If I can Dream
- It's Now or Never!
- Jailhouse Rock
- Joshua Fit the Battle - Gospel
- Kentucky Rain
- Little Sister
- Love Me
- Love Me Tender - Elvis
- Loving You
- My Way
- Mystery Train/Tiger Man
- Never been to Spain - Three Dog Night
- One Night with you - Elvis
- Polk Salad Annie
- Return to Sender - Elvis
- Ring around your neck
- Seperate Ways
- Steamroller Blues
- Such a Night
- Surrender
- Swing Down Sweet Chariot - Gospel
- Tainted Love - Violent Fems
- Teddy Bear - Elvis
- Thats All Right Mama
- The Wonder of You - Elvis
- Too Much
- Trouble
- Viva Las Vegas - Elvis
- Welcome to My World
- What I say - Ray Charles
- Whole Lotta shakin goin on - Jerry Lee Lewis
- You don't have to say you Love me - Dusty Springfield
- You Gave Me a Mountain - Marty Robbins
- You Lost that Lovin Feelin - Righteous Bros
Available For:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, 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, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Feedback
- We hired on Elvis Himselvis for our wedding reception. Not only did he arrive early, he hung out and mingled with the party guests much to thier delight. My husband and I LOVE Elvis and thoroughly enjoyed Ricks performance. The guests all loved him and still talk about him. He was friendly and personable. He took pictures with people, and gave out scarves to the ladies he serenaded. Which was a delight to see. I would hire him again in a heartbeat!! Thanks so much Rick for adding such a personalized, unique twist to our reception!
James and Laura Veverka -- Laura V, Joliet, IL, 10/25/2008
- It was a pleasure working with Rick. Great show and worked well with our theme. -- Marlene M, Oswego, IL, 10/18/2008
- Elvis Himselvis was great! He thoroughly entertained everyone. It was my sister'sbirthday party and she was thrilled. Excellent! -- Jerry J, Rock Island, IL, 9/13/2008
- Elvis Himselvis was awesome! Not only did he liven up the party, but he was very professional and a nice guy to deal with. We would definitely book him again and, of course, recommend him to our friends. Great job!! -- Jane F, Lincoln, IL, 8/1/2008
- He was AWESOME. Everyone of all age groups just loved his performance. He visited with people, had photos taken, and included the audience in songs. I had nothing but comments from family and friends about him. He was a surprise guest for my son on leave from Iraq (great elvis fan), to celebrate his birthday. Rick made the day special, made alot of good memories for everyone here. He was great and I would recommend him to everyone. -- Becky G, Bloomington, IL, 5/25/2008
- Elvis was fantastic! He was a hit! The person receiving the telegram as well as the entire crowd at Sebastian's were very impressed and enjoyed his performances immensely. Considering it is a fine dining restaurant, I would say he was incredibly professional and personable. Well done! -- Rewa B, Springfield, IL, 2/14/2008
- Elvis Himselvis was a great asset to our party and was a lot of fun to talk to as well. He kept his appointment despite icy weather, was perfectly on time, was accomodating, and played for as long as we wanted. He was very entertaining (we didn't hire the band - just Elvis), and had some good crowd-interaction. He posed for lots of pictures and stayed to chat with people. Thanks, Elvis,for helping make my Dad's birthday a success!! -- Jessica W, Cape Girardeau, MO, 12/15/2007
- His voice was amazing! We couldn't of ask for a better performer. He was professional and personable. We would hire him again. -- Tammy Y, Grimes, IA, 12/1/2007
- This guy is the real deal - great voice, great look, great stage presence. He went out of his way to accomodate us by coming to Chicago, practiced some tough lyrics to a special song we requested, and performed like a true professional. He also worked with our dj to coordinate intro and exit music, provided gifts for the crowd, and gave us a CD and a some shirts too. A true crowd pleaser. -- John L, Chicago, IL, 11/17/2007
- My wife,who is a huge elvis fan and who the birthday party was held for,myself, and the rest of the party guests,totaly enjoyed the performance given by Rick Dunham( Elvis Himselvis).We were all amazed how Elvis Himselvis had all the moves down of Elvis. He entertained us the way we felt the original King himself would have done. We were truly impressed and amazed how Elvis Himselvis captured the true voice of the King himself.It has been 4 weeks since the party and people are still talking about the performance given by Elvis Himselvis. He was an absolute hit and a class act. He comes highly recommended. Thanks again. Ronald Hummer -- Ronald H, Burlington, IA, 8/18/2007
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Upcoming Appearances
- Saturday, July 04, 2009
- 11:00AM - Village of Downs Fourth of July Celebration(Band)
- Downs, IL
- Saturday, July 04, 2009
- 6:00PM - Village of Loami Fourth of July Celebration(Band)
- Loami, IL
- Sunday, July 05, 2009
- 1:30PM - Lakeside Music&Art Fest/Mckinney & Hennessey Irish Music
- Decatur, IL
- Saturday, July 11, 2009
- 9:00PM - Festival
- Davenport, IA
- Friday, July 17, 2009
- 6:30PM - Moser B-day/Springfield Motor Boat Club
- Springfield, IL
- Saturday, July 18, 2009
- 7:00PM - White Hall Library/Park(Band)
- White Hall, IL
- Saturday, July 25, 2009
- 2:00PM - Lewis Memorial Home
- Springfield, IL
- Sunday, August 02, 2009
- 2:00PM - K of C BBQ(band)
- Monticello, IL
- Thursday, August 06, 2009
- 6:00PM - Dr. Ugs Coffee House
- Virginia, IL
- Saturday, August 08, 2009
- 6:00PM - Anniversary
- Champaign, IL
Click here for more upcoming appearances= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Sunday, June 21, 2009
- 1:00PM - B-day Private Residence
- Springfield, IL
- Friday, June 12, 2009
- 12:30PM - Benefit for Foodbank/1st Presbyterian Church
- Springfield, IL
- Saturday, June 06, 2009
- 2:00PM - Carpenters Local Picnic(Band)
- Flinthill, MO
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
- 2:00PM - B-day in Nichols Park
- Jacksonville, IL
- Wednesday, June 03, 2009
- 8:30AM - Birthday Party - Adults
- Bloomington, IL
- Saturday, May 30, 2009
- 3:00PM - Motorsports Fundraiser(Band)w/KY Headhunters &Confederate RR
- Jacksonville, IL
- Friday, May 22, 2009
- 7:00PM - Jacksonville Suns Baseball game
- Jacksonville, FL
- Thursday, May 21, 2009
- 7:00PM - Jacksonville Suns Baseball Game
- Jacksonville, FL
- Tuesday, May 19, 2009
- 7:00PM - Cameo at Meradosia Elementary School
- Meradosia, IL
- Thursday, May 14, 2009
- 7:00PM - Cameo in Bluffs Elementary show
- Bluffs, IL
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters