Pete Kilbane...My Tribute to the KING

Introduction :

I first heard Elvis singing when i was 3yrs old & I been hooked ever since.
I saw the 68 tv special then 73 aloha special when they were shown then just bought every record i could, bought all video's, cd's, dvd's you name i got it. First combed my hair and slicked back at 13yrs and used to wear 50's style clothes including white shoes when at school, my friends that know me can verify that. As the years went by my passion for Elvis grew and grew and i used to go and see Elvis Tribute Artists, and in (2006) a friend told me if i don't have a go at performing i might regret it in later life so that is why i decided to become an Elvis Tribute Artist myself and keep the name and music of Elvis Presley alive, i still watch other Elvis performers and have great respect for them as we are all paying tribute to Elvis in our own individual way.

What Happened Next :

First went to Blackpool 2007 to watch the european Elvis championships and entered the novice section, a great experience and was told by many Eta's to keep it up as i had good prospects, i am not bothered about winning anything but the experience and the people you meet there are brilliant. Got into the Elvis Battle of the south competition and got into the final which was great as i made a whole lot more friends and all the people there were really enjoying themselves and a good time was had by all over the weeks it took place.

Clothing & Costumes:

The clothes i wear for my shows are original 50's jackets from America, white shoes, gold lame jacket etc.
US Army uniform complete with the correct badges and emblems that Elvis wore.
Replica film costume jackets etc.
Black leathers from the 1968 tv special
Various puffy sleeve shirts, pants and belts from the 70's
Replica jumpsuits made by B-K Enterprises who have the same designers that made Elvis' jumpsuits working with them.


My show comprises of 2 x 45 minute sets or whatever your requirements with the costume changes from the selections mentioned.

My set up comprises of my own backdrop of the Graceland gates made by a fantastic lady called Tracey, 50's mics, lead mics and cordless mics made by shure. Peavey mixer and speakers tops and bottoms and wharfedale monitors, par 56 light sets enough to make a spectacular show for any occasion. Over 750 Elvis songs to choose from so every era covered.

Shows can be performed for charity, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, t.v. and even other special occasions requested.