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Was it Elvis, again?

BANGALORE: It had to happen. An Elvis impersonator turning up here. The name was Stephen Kabakos and he did a neat job of doing an impression of the king.

His deep, soulful voice could be heard all over the Royal Orchid hotel lawn recently and it moved many to sway along as the much loved rhythms possessed them. Some broke into almost involuntary jigs. Not in the inimitable Presley style though.

Barbara Clark, a visitor from Tennessee, said, “I have been to many Elvis concerts back home, including the ones that were held at Las Vegas. But Steve tops the charts with his talent. The moves, the voice — it’s Elvis through and through.”

Born to play Elvis, as some claim, Stephen Kabakos is an international award-winning tribute artiste. He exudes the dynamism and personality of Elvis Presley on stage.

“I was always a huge Presley fan. On my way here I was unsure about what to expect, but Stephen’s performance amazed me. He was very, very good,” remarked Sarah Razvia, before joining a queue of eager fans waiting for a photo opportunity with the performer.

The evening was organised by Black Dog 8 YO, a brand from United Spirits Limited (USL). The concert was part of a nine-city tour planned to commemorate 125 years of Black Dog. The tour started in Delhi and travelled through Kolkata, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Mysore before arriving here. Goa and Pune will be its next stops before concluding in Mumbai. “The people here are so friendly,” said Mr. Kabakos, at the conclusion of his performance.

“I’ve been treated like royalty wherever I go. Initially, everyone displays a little reserve, preferring to take in the music. But by the end of a performance everyone is grooving and moving to the beats,” he said.

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