Elvis coming to Strathmore

Times Reporter     

 

Elvis is alive and well and making a stop in Strathmore on Feb. 4. Adam Fitzpatrick is launching his Bringing it Back tour on Jan. 25, starting in his hometown of Penticton, B.C. 

The 29-year-old impersonator placed second in the World’s Best Ultimate Elvis contest held in Memphis this past summer, and is ready  to return to Strathmore. 

“It was a really fun crowd,” said Fitzpatrick of his last stop here. 

His band The Cadillac Kings, which includes the Uptown Hornz, will be joining Fitzpatrick. 

Fitzpatrick’s career began on a bet. He and some friends were watching the Elvis competition in his hometown and he quickly fell in love with the music. On a bet he signed up for the competition and in his first year he won the amateur division. 

“From there it just kind of never stopped,” said Fitzpatrick. 

When he’s home Fitzpatrick spends a lot of time studying and preparing, but otherwise he doesn’t do much to get ready for a show. 

“When it comes down to a show I just try to keep my throat healthy for the show and just try to prepare a good list with a balance of fast and slow songs so that it will be an enjoyable show,” said Fitzpatrick.

“I still try to be myself on stage, I’m not trying to be Elvis on stage. Obviously I want to give the illusion that they are watching Elvis, but I never try and act too much like Elvis, I try to keep it pretty authentic for a show.”

He said non Elvis fans who have come to his shows have told him afterwards they really enjoyed it. Joe Kelso will also be joining him as Roy Orbison, and will be playing a set between the two Elvis sets. 

The show will be held at the Civic Centre on Feb. 4. Tickets are $34.95 and ¬¬can be bought at Katy’s Consignment Boutique, 403-983-8414.