The Matt Cage tribute to The King of Rock’n’Roll
by Merv Buchanan
John Lennon said, “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” Well, there was something, but it wasn’t rock’n’roll. Elvis made rock’n’roll happen with his voice, style, and heart-stopping good looks. His statement, “I don’t sing like no one,” was true. His mix of gospel, country, and blues took the world by surprise, defining a genre. His worldwide impact on pop culture is still felt today.
“Don’t Be Cruel” topped the Billboard chart for 11 weeks—a record unequaled for 36 years, by which time there were five times more potential record buyers. His debut album was the first rock’n’roll LP to top the Billboard chart.
His appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was the most controversial and most-watched television event of its time, instantly turning Elvis into the world’s most recognizable celebrity and unifying a generation of young people.
Many of those same fans, now in their 70s, will tell you that a good Elvis tribute artist can still make them feel like they felt the first time they laid eyes on the man southern radio announcers called “The Hillbilly Cat.”
Attending one of Matt Cage’s concerts will convince even the most jaded music fan that the popular Canadian tribute artist has something special. It’s not just the costumes, the voice, or the moves that make his show so good. It’s his Elvis-like attitude, magnetic body language, and humorous interaction with audiences, especially up close, that makes fans feel that Elvis is in the room and it’s not 1977 yet. From the hits “Hound Dog” all the way to “Burning Love,” Matt Cage shows why Elvis Presley will always be the king of rock’n’roll.
For every minute of every show, Matt exudes the look, sound, and animal magnetism of Elvis Presley. Starting with his ‘50s hits, each performance feels like a time warp; from the wildly gyrating kid in a southern juke joint to the sophisticated, world-famous entertainer in a Las Vegas showroom. His passionate dedication to capturing the essence of Elvis shines through, making each performance unique and memorable.
The popularity of Matt’s shows is evidenced by the steady stream of bookings across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean, along with a mantle crammed with awards from top Elvis festivals. His exciting performances, commanding stage presence, and easy rapport with audiences make him a world-class entertainer whose mission is to deliver a show fans will want to see again and again. And he does it with unsurpassed style and panache.
You can catch him at The Luna Lounge in Bucerias on March 2 and 3, and at Rancho Santiago in Paso Guaybo on March 4. Don’t miss the chance to experience this electrifying tribute!
