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| - To say he is the best impersonator in the city would be true: he was voted as the #2 best Elvis impersonator (or tribute artist) in the world, and #1 doesn't work in Vegas. Trent Carlini is an impressive example of one man's dedication to perfecting an impersonation of a legend that is adored by many.
According to Aleza Freeman of Vegas.com, "Carlini, an award-winning Elvis Presley impersonator, pays a remarkably accurate tribute to The King - costumes and all - during his energetic show. Backed by a talented live band and beautiful backup singers, he skillfully croons Elvis' hits, ranging from the early years to the Vegas years. Some fans may recognize Carlini as a former headliner with "Legends In Concert," a show in which he performed for four years. More recently, Carlini won $100,000 and the title of "The Next Best Thing" when he competed against other celebrity impersonators and tribute artists on the ABC show by the same title."
Clips of his win on "The Next Big Thing" along with video discussing why he got into impersonating Elvis are interspersed throughout during his costume changes, of which there are many. He is fairly quick in changing and the band or his dancers cover for him well. He started with the pelvis rocking and white suit and ends with the karate chopping body-suit that Elvis would where shortly before his untimely death.
His voice is spot on. I could see where others mentioned that he would pull the microphone away but overall he sang 85% of the words to each song and did so quite well. Many of the songs had women running up to the stage to get a kiss or a scarf from Trent, which was quite entertaining.
The cost is around $71.90 before taxes. I would not recommend kids go to this show as 1) they may not care for plain music of Elvis and 2) the dancers are quite scantily clad in some parts. Kids tickets are, however, $23.90.
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