"Louis Rockafella is the Prince of Kings - Sod the Phoenix! , I'd book him

at the Banana Grove anytime! Len Perry (Phoenix Nights) aka Ted Robbins

BBC Radio Lancashire - Dec.2004

"Louis, Love your voice and your style! You are the complete gentleman!"

 Myrna Smith - Elvis backing singer with the Sweet Inspirations

" Louis, you've got the look and you've got the voice, your just great ! "

John Wilkinson - Elvis guitarist between 1969-1977

Member of Elvis TCB Band

"Louis, your performance of "My Boy" brought me to tears.

....Your hair is just great!, you got the look "

Patti Parry - Only female member of Elvis' Memphis Mafia and also Elvis' hairdresser

( See Patti in "Elvis : The Ultimate Collection" 2 x DVD set )

"Louis reminds me a lot of Elvis, he has his style and sense of humour and he's a real nice guy"

Al Dvorin - coiner of the phrase"Elvis has left the building!" and Elvis own merchandiser

Above: David Stanley - Elvis Step-Brother (Right) and Louis in Liverpool, 2003.

Louis had met David Stanley previously at The Blackpool Winter Gardens 2002

and got on really well. Recommended reading by David Stanley Includes the books

"Life With Elvis" and "The Elvis Encyclopedia"

David Stanley is working on a new movie about his life with Elvis entitled "The Headhunter"

www.impellofilms.com

Above: Jerry Scheff -Elvis TCB Band member - Bass Guitarist

Louis met Jerry in Portage, Indiana 2001

Above: Myrna Smith (left) and Joe Esposito - Elvis Best friend and Road Manager

Louis met Joe in Portage, Indiana 2003

Recommended DVD "Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers" by Joe Esposito

Des O'Conner - "Louis, you'll go a long way ! "

After meeting and talking to Louis at ITV's Stars & Their Doubles

"Louis Rockafella, Is The Uk's No.1 Elvis Impersonator" KKAR Radio, Nebraska USA

"The American Trilogy Show at Southport was as good if not better than established shows of a similar nature that have performed at the West End. A professional show which should go far"

Phil Roberts Dune FM

"Louis Rockafella is the UK's No.1 Elvis Tribute" Dave Turley, Dune FM

"Its remarkable, Louis is the closest lookalike to Elvis I have ever seen"

Malcolm Stead( above left) , Elvis Presley Portrait Artist

"Its eerie how you look just like Elvis, have you had plastic surgery to look that good?"

James Whale to Louis  - (The answer being No ! )

NUPRO Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield - Mencap 21st Birthday Event, American Trilogy Show

Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Big Bopper & Mr. Las Vegas aka the legendary Garry Robbie (photos available on event History page)

" Ref: Elvis tribute Show, American Trilogy. I am writing on behalf of our members, friends and supporters who attended the evening at the NUPRO Club to thank Louis, Garry, Buddy Holly and Big Bopper for providing such an excellent evening!

We have had so many favourable comments about the event, and our Society, myself in particular wish to thank you for the considerable co-operation and help you gave in the arrangements for the night. It has been remarked upon that the entertainers spent time with the learning disabled, thereby enhancing their enjoyment. Once again many thanks to you all"

Alan J.McCloud Social Secretary Mencap Society . 2nd December 2004

"just a line to say thanks again for yesterday evening. Unfortunatley, it is a rare occurance for us to be able to say that someone is a true professional. YOU WERE HIM ! " Bill Reeve - Tyne & Wear

"Rockafella is a seasoned artist who has a strong stage presence in

his own right " Peter Hepple - The Stage Newspaper

"My wife Shelagh and I had a fantastic time at the Elvis dinner show, Talbot Hotel, Southport

We're looking forward to the next one! thanks once again"

Billy "Beer Belly Billy", Liverpool - April 2004

"Would like to express how much we enjoyed your performance at Horbury, it was the first time we had seen you, and it won't be the last hopefully - it was fantastic! We enjoyed every minute of the evening ! and thought you were excellent in every way" Dawn Hennigan - Yorkshire

"Thanks for making our Wedding Day so memorable, you really are a true star! "

Graham & Debbie Tubey (Wedding held at The Prince Of Wales Hotel, Southport)

"Rockafella has performed at our Holiday Park Cabaret Club on numerous occasions over the last three years. He is very professional and reliable and our customers thoroughly enjoy his performances - I have no reservations in recommending him" - Sally Pringle, Shawhall Holiday Park, Lancashire

"I went to see the American Trilogy a couple of weeks ago at Southport and Louis was brilliant. I got a scarf and a kiss so I was made up! Can't wait to see him again at the Elvis Party Night " Lorna, Skelmersdale

" I really enjoyed myself at Crewe Alexander. Louis was absolutely brilliant and he makes it possible to get closer to the real Elvis with his looks and voice, I had the feeling of how it was to be near the King. Will definatley  see him again and hopefully next time I may get one of his scarves!" Chantelle, Crewe

"Louis, your CD is so darn good! Love it so much!!! your such a dear sweet guy

and I love the way you sang the CD " Rosie, from Portage, USA

Kingstreet Club, Accrington, Lancashire - October 22nd - Show Review

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The Spirit of Elvis entered the stage at Kingstreet Club, Accrington for the third time in less than 12 months, and proved to be the best show at the venue yet ! From the opening notes of 2001, the crowd started to roar with cheer. Out of the darkness came the thunder flashes, before "Elvis" entered the building! Wearing a stunning replica of Elvis' Peacock jumpsuit, to coincide with his latest TV appearance on the new AOL TV advertisement where he wears the same suit. The stage was decorated to a high standard with numerous Elvis style backdrops, and was tastefully lit by a impressive range of high class moving heads, with a very powerful follow spot light projecting from the rear of the room, Louis sparkled as he opened with "That's Allright". The sound was spectacular, with immense clarity. 300 Elvis fans filled the room, it was a sell out ! people who arrived last minute unfortunately had to be turned away. Louis delivered 15 songs in his first set of the evening, covering many well known hits such as The Wonder of You, Burning Love, It's Now or Never where he delighted the ladies in the audience by going on scarf walkabout, plus a few fan favourites, You Gave Me A Mountain, My Boy, Its Midnight and finishing the first set with one of the greatest songs Elvis ever perfromed live in concert, "Hurt".

After a very short break, special guest Buddy Holly (Glenn Mitchell) entered the stage, wearing a black tux, covering many of Buddy's Hits before a surprise appearance from The Big Bopper, complete with leopard skin jacket and telephone "Hello Baby!"  Between them they kept the audience rock 'n' rollin' for the next 40 minutes.

After another short break for the audience to recharge the glasses, The Spirit of Elvis returned wearing his very impressive Black King of Spades jumpsuit, as seen worn by Kevin Kostner in the movie "3000 Miles to Graceland". The heaviest suit of Louis ever expanding collection of replica Elvis suits, weighing more than 9Ibs ! Together with the hot, lively atmoshere, the beads of sweat running down Louis forehead where more than justified ! Packing the songs in, Heartbreak Hotel, Devil in Disguise, Proud Mary, If You Love Me Let Me Know, Way Down, and more, the crowd raised the roof! "I Just Can't Help Believin' "once again confused the crowd with the false ending in the middle, where the applause comes in too soon ! Plus a special rendition of Are You Lonesome Tonight. A special request beautifully performed was" I Believe" in memory of Louis mother Betty who passed away 12 months ago that week.

It brought some members of the audience to tears, (including myself who witnessed the last time Louis sang the song 12 months before at the funeral). Lighting up the scene again with a few more lively numbers before finishing with the essensial Elvis anthem "An American Trilogy". The crowd were all standing, joining hands, waving their arms and american flags, by the end of the song the cheers almost drowned out the music.

Buddy and Big Bopper finished the evening with another 45 minutes of rock'n'roll hits that kept the dance floor busy. Everyone we spoke to enjoyed the show and remarked on what a great nights entertainment it was. Many people who had seen Louis at the venue before commented on the remarkable power and range of his vocal delivery of songs, and that the whole show was the best they had seen.

Review above and photography by Janet Rockafella

(sorry, no Peacock shots available from this show )

Independent review available below:

" We went to see Louis on friday and his show was amazing! I loved his peacock jump suit. He always gives a great show but I havn't seen him for a while and I dont know if its me getting older and looking deeper into things or he's just got better, but his voice, presence and his mannerisms were superb! feels like your almost there in Vegas ! It was a really good night!"

Lorna from Skelmersdale, Lancs.