Please allow us to introduce you to Mike Moat. His "Eternally Elvis" Show is a 100% live, high energy, action packed re-creation of an Elvis Presley concert. Often billed as "The Ultimate Elvis Show", Mike's resemblance of Elvis and vocal similarites are absoultely incredible, satifying even the most demanding Elvis Fan. MIke only performs with his 7-11 pc. band and never uses backing tracks. Throughout his career, Mike has performed hundreds of shows at stadiums, arenas, night clubs, hotels and banquet halls. Past performances include benefit concerts for Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Handicapped Children, St. Judes Children's Hospital and The American Cancer Society.
In 1984, he won 1st place at a nationwide "Elvis Look-alike Contest" held in New York City. It earned him a contract with the largest look-alike agency in the country.
In the summer of 1986, Mike and his band, Golden Reflections, were flown to New Orleans, Louisiana to perform with Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian. Following the final song, American Trilogy, the crowd of thousands responded with a standing ovation.
In 1987, Mike was chosen from dozens of impersonators to perform on the famous NY radio DJ Howard Stern's FOX television show. He made quite an impression on Howard and his band lead, Leslie West (of the legendary group "Mountain"). At the audition, after seeing and hearing Mike perform, Leslie commented saying "Mike will have to be on the show, he is the best I've ever seen!"
In 1989 Mike was seen performing for the first time by the "Love 4 Elvis" Fan Club, the official NJ Elvis fan club. Prior to the show he was informed by the Fan Club that they had seen "all" the Elvis performers in the Tri-State area and none were deserving of their official backing. That was soon to change after witnessing Mike and his band's dynamic performance. After the show Mike was informed by the Fan Club that "Mike Moat was the best Elvis Impersonator we have ever seen and his Eternally Elvis Show is the best and only Elvis show in the Tri-State area worthy of their official backing. Mike considers this endorsement by "true" Elvis fans the greatest compliment he has ever received.
In the summer of 1989 Mike was seen on national TV on the "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee Show". Regis Philbin called Mike a "Close Elvis".
One of the highlights of Mike's career came in the summer of 1990, when he was flown to Las Vegas, Nevada and performed to sold out audiences. One of the session musicians who had seen and played for various Elvis acts, declared "Mike Moat is the best Impersonator to Play Vegas!" Mike returned to Las Vegas in 1992 and 1993 and brought back the magic of his 1990 performances. The 1992 performance was at The Hilton, the same hotel that Elvis routinely performed at while in Las Vegas (then known as The International).
In January 1991, Mike was seen performing in New York City by the famous WYNY DJ, Bill Rock. Bill was so impressed with Mike's performance, the following day he announced on the radio to millions of people that "Mike Moat is the best Elvis Impersonator and his performance brought the house down!"
In 1991, Mike had the fortune of performing with the legendary Soupy Sales.
One week later Mike was flown to San Diego, California and performed at The Marriott to over 2,000 people. There, he put on some exciting performances, electrifying the huge crowd who called him out for two encores.
In March 1991, Mike was featured in PEOPLE magazine and a paper back book entitled "I AM ELVIS".
Also in 1991, Mike was approached to co-star in two motion pictures. Although he could not commit to these offers, one film turned into the #1 hit of that year, "Honeymoon in Vegas".
December, 1991 was another milestone in Mike's career when he performed in Orlando, Florida at the exclusive Disney World hotel, "The Dolphin".
In August, 1991, WPLJ Radio was looking for an Elvis impersonator to do a promotional tour for the radio station. Famous WPLJ DJ Scott Shannon contacted Mike to do the tour which led to an appearance at Giants Stadium and a concert with The Village People. Scott's producer, Jimmy Deale (a huge Elvis fan, himself) proclaimed "Mike Moat is the best Elvis, EVER!" During the tour, various news crews filmed Mike, including Channels 2, 5 and 7.
Mike was featured on Channel 7 "Eyewitness News", Channel 5 "Entertainment Daily Journal and a December appearance on the informative CBS news show "48 Hours".
Another huge step in Mike's career came in June, 1983. Mike was flown to Nara, Japan, where his performances brought the house down. In the Orient, Mike found the Japanese fans very knowledgeable of Elvis and his music.
On Elvis' birthday January 8, 1994, Mike was called back to New York City to make a guest appearance on WPLJ. Scott Shannon announced to millions of listeners that "Mike Moat is the finest Elvis Impersonator there is!"
A couple of years later, Mike and his band performed on the same stage as Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge at an outdoor concert to thousands.
That same year Mike was selected to perform in an MTV commercial.
Mike's Eternally Elvis show has won critical acclaim from coast to coast in such places as New Jersey, New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, San Diego as well as overseas in Japan.
As you can surely tell by now, we are sold on the fantastic performance the Eternally Elvis Show delivers, so sit back, take hold and experience this fabulous tribute.
