Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at The Academy Basingstoke
Back by popular demand, Saturday 16th February sees internationally-acclaimed US Elvis tribute artist JACK SMINK, perform live on stage at The Academy in Worting Road, Basingstoke following a successful appearance last year.
Acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Elvis performers, Jack is clear that he does not wish to be recognised as an Elvis look-alike. "Jack explains: I want everyone to know, I am not trying to be Elvis. Every song that I sing and everything I do is a tribute to his memory and his music."
Jack performs right across the US including appearances at Florida’s Disneyworld and is in the UK for a week’s tour of venues over the Valentine’s period to publicise his new release “Just One More Time”.
The song came from a dream that stayed with Jack for many years. “I dreamed that I was in a field, an open field. In this dream I saw the visions written in the words of this song. I woke up with the words “Just One More Time” on my mind.” he remembers.
Then, five years later, he recalled that dream; he met with two members of his band, Mike Hostetler and Denny Mela. Together they put that dream to music. After sending a copy of the song to Ray Walker and Gordon Stoker of the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis’ backing band, they offered to add their special touch — their distinct sound — to this song.
Their contribution completed Jack’s vision for this song. Jack will be performing "Just One More Time" live at The Academy during his Valentine’s Weekend Show.
Admission to this event is £10 (£7 to members). Jack Smink is supported by Resident DJ, Johnny A, who will take it through to 2am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.academyclubs.com/
Find out more about Jack at: www.myspace.com/jacksmink
