empire state TRIBUTE FESTIVAL
May 4-7, 2023
All events will be held in the Showroom at the Turning Stone unless otherwise indicated below. The doors to the Showroom will open 1 hour prior to each show unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, May 4
The box office will be open outside the Showroom today from 2 PM until 4:30 PM and then again at 7 PM.
Welcome Reception
5 PM – 7 PM
Location: Turquoise Tiger
Join us for the Welcome reception to kickoff of the Empire State Tribute Festival and say hello to your Elvis family. Get a run down of this year’s schedule, and enjoy a few songs from some of this year’s competitors and headliners. Hosted by Dan Barrella.
Cost: Free to ticketed attendees
Concert #1 – “AT THE HOP”
STARRING: Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Robert Washington and Jimmy Holmes
8 PM – 10:30 PM
This fast pace show will present our tribute artists out of costume, performing hits from 1950s through the 1970s. Three decades of music that changed the world. Listen to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Dion, Ricky Nelson, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley, Bobby Darin and many, many more at this sensational Rock and Roll show, starring an incredibly talented group of performers!!
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
11 PM – 1 AM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening. Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests. Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: Free to ticketed attendees
Friday, May 5
The box office will be open outside the Showroom at 9 AM and then again at 7 PM.
Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Round 1
10 AM – 4 PM
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money and the chance to represent the Empire State Tribute Festival at this year’s Images of the King World Championship! Every ETA will perform on both Friday and Saturday. Half of the ETAs will perform with the band each day. Pre-registration is required for contestants.
Cost: Reserved $59 VIP / $49 Platinum / $39 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
The Tribute Cruise Q&A
4 PM – 5 PM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
Join us for an informational session to learn all about “The Tribute Cruise” scheduled for Feb 25 – March 3, 2024 from Galveston, TX. Representatives will be present to answer questions and take reservations.
Cost: Free
Concert #2 – “Spotlight: The King in Music, Fashion and Lights”
STARRING: Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Robert Washington, Diogo Light, Sylvain Leduc, Jimmy Holmes and Jonathan Rader.
8 PM – 10:30 PM
Explore Elvis’ evolution from his breakout year of 1956 through his movie career, the ‘68 Comeback Special, his residence in Las Vegas and touring in the 1970’s in music and fashion.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
11 PM – 1 AM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening. Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests. Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: Free to ticketed attendees
Saturday, May 6
The box office will be open outside the Showroom at 9 AM and then again at 7 PM.
Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Round 2
10 AM – 4 PM
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money and the chance to represent the Empire State Tribute Festival at this year’s Images of the King World Championship! Every ETA will perform on both Friday and Saturday. Half of the ETAs will perform with the band each day. Pre-registration is required for contestants.
Cost: Reserved $59 VIP / $49 Platinum / $39 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
VIP Meet & Greet
4 PM – 5 PM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
A special meet & greet for holders of VIP ALL Event Passes. This weekends headliners and festival organizers will take the podium and answer your questions!
Cost: Free for VIP All Event Pass Holders Only
Concert #3 – “Aloha from New York”
STARRING: Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Diogo Light and Jimmy Holmes.
8 PM – 10:30 PM
The “Aloha from Hawaii” concert in 1973 was a pivotal moment in Elvis’ career. The concert was broadcast via satellite and was watched by more people around the globe then watched the moon landing. Join us as we celebrate the 50th year of the concert with a celebration of the magic and music that made it truly iconic!
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
11 PM – 1 AM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening. Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests. Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: Free to ticketed attendees
Sunday, May 7
The box office will be open outside the Showroom at 9 AM and then again at Noon.
Gospel Concert
10:00 AM
STARRING: Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Robert Washington, Diogo Light, Sylvain Leduc, Jimmy Holmes and Jonathan Rader.
This morning we’ll explore Elvis roots with all of his gospel and inspirational hits!
Cost: Reserved $59 VIP / $49 Platinum / $39 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Final Round with a special performance by last year’s champion Sylvain Leduc.
1 PM – 5 PM
The five finalists from our professional division and the three finalists from our non-professional division will perform today with the EAS Band and the winner of the professional division will be crowned the first champion of the Empire State Tribute Festival and go to Memphis in August to compete in Images of the King.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
Wrap Party
7 PM
Location: Turquoise Tiger
Say goodbye to your friends and family and celebrate this year’s champion. One last opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy live entertainment. Hosted by Dan Barrella.
Cost: Free to ticketed attendees
*All passes will be subject to a $11 ticketing fee. Individual tickets will be subject to a $6 ticketing fee.Ticket prices are per person. Prices include sales tax. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are possible. All times, rates and events are subject to change. Passes are for the shows only and do not include any food or beverage service or accommodations. The producer reserves the right to substitute similar performers if those scheduled are not able to perform for any reason.