'The Next Best Thing to the King' shakes up Carson Nugget stage
"The Next Best Thing to The King" took the showroom of the Carson Nugget on Saturday night to a sold-out performance. Donny Edwards, known worldwide as one of the most authentic Elvis impressionists to take the stage, performed for 2.5 hours in front of Carson City Elvis fans. Active duty and military veterans were admitted to the show free as part of an extended Veteran's Day tribute by the Carson Nugget.
Of performing in front of the veterans, Edwards said Elvis, who enlisted in the Army and served, said servicemen and women go above and beyond the call of duty for our country.
"To be here tonight in front of members of the military is an honor," he said. "They give and have given to our country in such selfless ways and sacrifice so much for our freedom."
Edwards, 37, who lives in Las Vegas, performed two sets, first as an early Elvis and the second half as the latter Elvis of the 70s. Fully costumed and with the hair that made Elvis a legend, Edwards carries Presley beyond remarkable. Backed by the band Fever, Edwards takes the signature look, smile and wonderful sense of humor that was Elvis and transforms it into an incarnate performance that is, no doubt, "The Next Best Thing to the King."
You can find Donny Edwards on Facebook or go here for his webpage.