The classic lyrics of Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas, which topped the record charts back in 1957, are as familiar today.
Of course, Elvis also scored a number of other hits from the 1950s to the 1970s.
On Dec. 15, the music of Elvis will be celebrated in a special Christmas show at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Elvis: Blue Christmas stars Roy LeBlanc in the title role, backed by the amazing Memphis Cats Band, and features the legend’s holiday classics combined with 25 hit songs spanning the career of the music legend.
LeBlanc is widely regarded as one of the most internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artists.
He’s been awarded with numerous prestigious titles including Memphis World Champion and Collingwood Grand Champion, and is highly regarded for his starring role in the musical play Blue Suede Shoes, which packed theatres across Ontario for Drayton Entertainment in 2012.
The Harriston show will be divided into two parts, with the first portion of the show dedicated to Elvis’ early rock and roll career and songs such as All Shook Up and Love Me.
The second half of the show reaches into the latter portion of his career including such hits as Suspicious Minds and Are You Lonesome Tonight. Christmas songs will include Blue Christmas and White Christmas.
LeBlanc and the Memphis Cats band perform all the songs with high energy and audience interaction.
As a bonus, LeBlanc will also host a special “meet and greet” with audience members after the show, during which he will sign autographs and pose for pictures.
Tickets to see the Dec. 15 show Elvis: Blue Christmas, beginning at 7:30pm, are on sale now for $25 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre box office at 519-338-2778 or Harriston Home Hardware.
