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| - I usually don't think of paying money to see impersonators, but I took a chance on this concert as it was highly recommended by some locals I met. One guy said that they were so good they got goosebumps for every performance.
I was really worried when they opened with "Whoopi Goldberg" dressed in a nun's habit, doing some "Sister Act," bit. It was likely really good, but I really don't like Whoopi. Anyway's, after that, they moved on to "Elvis."
He was really good, singing, dancing and acting the part. I'm a fan of the King, my only complaint is that he didn't sing my favorite songs.
Next was "Toby Keith," who looked much more like a fat "Bret Michaels," down to the eyeliner, bandana and cowboy hat. Despite this, he did sound like Toby, who I have heard sing 3 times, once in Afghanistan and twice in Iraq. I had forgotten how fun his music is, really great performance. His "courtesy of the red, white and blue" gave me goosebumps and a little lump in my throat.
"Bobby Darin" was also in the line up. I'll be honest, I had no idea who he was, but there was definitely an "aha" moment when he started singing. He was really good. He was an oldies singer, most commonly remembered Singing "mack the knife" and "dream lover."
"Donna Summer" was there as well. While I am not a disco fan and don't really enjoy the music, there is no question that she is a talented singer, belting out "hot stuff, bad girls" and "last dance."
The pinnacle of the show was "Michael Jackson." Coming out to "Jam." I have never seen the real Michael Jackson in concert, but I can't imagine that he could actually be much better than this guy. He was phenomenal! Singing...check, dancing...check, weird face...check!
His setlist consisted of "Jam, Billie Jean, thriller and Black or white." Not exactly my favorites, but he really sang them well. He broke off during one of the songs and had a ten minute dance session. Again, while I have never seen MJ in concert before, I can't imagine the real thing being any better. He had this crazy sideways moonwalk, and did the best robot ever.
Overall, fantastic show. I gave it 4 stars for poor song selection. Performers are top notch, from the singing, dancing as well as mannerisms.
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