EL DORADO, AR (May 8, 2023) Murphy Arts District has announced that international award-winning artist Kraig Parker is bringing his show-stopping Elvis tribute to the First Financial Music Hall on September 30th. Emceeing the show is Elvis’ former tour producer, Charles Stone, who will offer a meet & greet prior to the show. Doors to the
event will open at 6:00pm and the concert will start at 7:00pm. Ticket prices will range from $25 - $55 and go on sale to the public May 12 at 10am, CDT.
The KING LIVES - Kraig Parker's international award-winning tribute to Elvis Presley, a truly authentic and tasteful world-class show that has astonished audiences for over 20 years, with solo appearances and full live band concerts. Kraig Parker's powerful voice, electric stage moves, and tasteful charisma has left fans "All Shook Up" and screaming for more! The combined styles of love songs, blues, gospel, country and rock pleases
Elvis fans and audiences of all kinds. Entertainment industry critics have frequently exclaimed their praises and admiration for the talented and professional performances that this transformative tribute brings forth. For Elvis fans of all ages, Kraig Parker is more than an impersonator, he brings the ultimate Elvis experience!
Based in Ft. Worth, Texas, Kraig travels and performs with his very own 10-piece group, The Royal Tribute Band. He has toured with Presley's original vocal groups The Jordanaires, The Stamps Quartet, and The Sweet Inspirations. He has also attended multiple events with Elvis' bodyguards Sonny West, Sam Thompson, and Dick Grob.
Kraig Parker himself is personally managed by Charles Stone--Elvis Presley's own former tour producer from 1970-1977.
Charles Stone, a veteran concert tour manager and producer started his career in the mid ‘60s working with all the major entertainers of the time. Charles joined forces with Elvis and the Colonel in the ‘70s and toured around America with Elvis and the Colonel, taking care of business until Elvis’ death in 1977.
A meet & greet with Charles Stone will be available for purchase. Meet & greet ticket holders will get a chance to ask questions and take photos with Stone prior to the concert. A concert ticket must be purchased in addition to a meet & greet add-on in order to participate.
Tickets for the event will go on sale to MAD members Wednesday, May 10th at 10am, CDT and to the public on Friday, May 12th , at 10am, CDT. Tickets will be available for purchase at eldomad.com or by calling the box office at 870-444-3007. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office (101 East Locust Street), Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM.