Matt Cordell Performs Elvis Tribute At Historic Gem Theater Aug. 8

  • Thursday, July 23, 2015
Matt Cordell with a Tribute to Elvis
Matt Cordell with a Tribute to Elvis

Merchants and Friends of Etowah and Etowah Parks will host Matt Cordell performing at Tribute to Elvis Presley concert.  The show will be Saturday, Aug. 8, eight days before the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on Aug. 16, 1977.  Tickets are already selling for this tribute concert.

Review for Matt Cordell:

Matt Cordell was just a five year boy, humming and singing songs he heard almost daily by his dad and mom or from their many records and tapes of Elvis.  At that time, it was this young mans dream of being like the King of Rock & Roll; today, he has a good idea what it was for Elvis.  Matt Cordell has the handsome looks, the smooth moves, and the rich voice of Elvis himself.  In fact, dozens attending Cordell's Elvis Tribute Concerts have attended those of Elvis himself, and have expressed that when they attend concerts performed by Cordell, it's like being in the room with Elvis himself.  

Just about every concert Matt Cordell has performed at the Historic Gem Theater in Etowah, Tn., there have been several dozen fans who have seen the Rock & Roll king perform in person; not just once but several times.  These fans look for concerts and shows with singers performing their favorite Elvis hits.  It's not every singer that sings them so perfectly that it's easy to close your eyes and suddenly it's Elvis on stage again – except, they say when they hear Matt Cordell perform. 

This August, Cordell has announced he will be accompanied by special guest, Andy Stringfield.  Stringfield is an award winning pianist with the well known and celebrated gospel group, the Kingdom Heirs. It's rare that Cordell and Stringfield have an opportunity to perform together, but when these two do; it's one of the absolutely best concerts ever.  

Matt Cordell has performed tribute to Jason Aldean; some say better than Aldean himself; also tribute to Bobby Darin, and is the director and star performer in a show called “Blast From the Past.”  Thousands attend his shows in Pigeon Forge, returning again and again just to hear Matt in another show.  His fan club has thousands; and he has many who follow Cordell as he tours in different towns around the country.  

Cordell says this historic theater is one of his favorite places to perform because of the great acoustics in the theater and because the fans give him a huge welcome each and every time.  

Review for Andy Stringfield:

Andy Stringfield has been performing piano specials since he was a young man and continues to enthrall his audience with beautiful performances every time. He's an easy mix of Floyd Crammer and  Anthony Burger; loving the music of both and loving to perform gospel,
you’ll enjoy every second of Stringfield's performance.  Stringfield has performed with the Kingdom Heirs since 2007.  He was nominated favorite young artist 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  He was nominated favorite musician 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.  The Kingdom Heirs are well known as Dollywood’s Kingdom Heirs; performing regularly for The Showstreet Palace Theater in Pigeon Forge. 

Tickets are available now and reserve seat tickets can be purchase for $20 in person at the Etowah Community Center at 155 Robinson St. or online at etowahtn.org. General seat tickets can be purchased for $15 at Relics Antiques in Cleveland; Madison Square Antiques in Athens; Savannah Oaks Winery in Delano; Picket Fence Galleries in Sweetwater and Etowah Chamber of Commerce and Interior’s by Design in Etowah.  If guests order reserve or general online, the tickets will be held to be picked up on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the theater box office from 2 p.m. till show time.  

For directions or have special needs, call event coordinator, Maxine Jones in advance at 618-0375.

Andy Stringfield
Andy Stringfield
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