Local entertainer packs House of Blues
Kraig Parker an Elvis tribute artist from Grand Prairie performed to a sold out crowd Sunday night at the House of Blues in Dallas.
Oldies radio station KLUV sponsored the show as a tribute to what would have been Elvis’ seventy-third birthday on January 8.
Parker along with his outstanding “Royal Tribute Band” and backup vocalists “The Sweet Sensations” put on a non-stop, two hour, high energy performance as he sang a mix of Elvis hits that chronicled “The King’s” career. Just as Elvis, Parker took the time to reach out to his adoring fans standing at the stage giving scarves, hand shakes, and kisses.
Parker briefly spoke of Elvis’ career and how even years after his death new songs have been released. He spoke how technology made it possible for Elvis to appear with Celine Dion in a duet on “American Idol”. This led into a duet with “Sweet Sensation” Genevieve Dew singing “If I Can Dream”. The beautiful blend of their voices brought the entire crowd to their feet.
Parker again brought the crowd to their feet with his powerful voice singing the classic gospel “How Great Thou Art” and with his closing song, “The American Trilogy”.
