Tribute to Elvis, Roy Orbison

They say he is the full package when it comes to The King, he has the looks, the moves and the voice.

International award-wining Elvis tribute artist Garry Wesley is performing in Creemore this weekend.

Wesley has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and South America and produces his own shows for Legends Alive. He has won a number of awards and accolades at Elvis tribute contests, fan clubs, the city of Memphis where he is the only tribute artist to perform during Elvis Week for the past 25 years.

According to his website, “Elvis Presley was the greatest entertainer that has ever lived, and Garry has captured the passion and charisma that made Elvis the legend he is. Garry not only bears a striking resemblance to Elvis but he has perfected those famous gyrating moves. His impeccable voice will stun you. Garry Wesley is the total package and closer than the closest you will ever experience.”

He is hitting the Legion stage with Ian Roy, singing the songs of Roy Orbison.

Roy began performing as a karaoke singer until he got his first booking in 2004. Since then, Roy has performed at various venues all over southern Ontario, sharing the stage with many award winning tribute entertainers. He has won multiple vocal awards at many talent shows.

He enjoys singing songs from artists of the 1950s and 1960s and his multi-octave vocal range makes him particularly suited to perform Roy Orbison songs. He is so convincing that many have wondered if he is miming. He cut his first CD in 2014.

The tribute to Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison is at the Creemore Legion on Sunday, Oct. 16. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available at the door or by calling 705-466-2202. The Legion is located at 27 Wellington St.

William Watson photo: Garry Wesley as Elvis.