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Gifts from the King - songs that Elvis taught me

Music • Cabaret

South Australia

When she took an unexpected foray into Elvis Presley mania, Mel McCaig (Flat on your Bacharach, Women with Standards, Fiddle and the Drum, Hindley Street Country Club, Fabulous Singlettes) discovered some of the most tender, poignant and soulful songs of our time.

It turns out artists like Roberta Flack, Dusty Springfield, Nancy Sinatra and Aretha Franklin have all been singing from the King's songbook.

With 8 first class musicians, jaw-dropping arrangements and big vocal harmonies, this raw and honest story of smashing stereotypes was the sell-out success of Feast 2018.

"Powerful, sassy performer." Sydney Morning Herald
"She is gutsy, beautiful and classy, with vocals to match. This show is Elvis with a twist of jazz and it works". Broadway World
"Virtuosic and impassioned." dB Maga

Presented by: Melissa McCaig

Melissa McCaig has performed nationally and internationally for more than 20 years.
As co-creator and performer of cabaret shows Flat on your Bacharach, Women with Standards and The Fiddle and the Drum, and as a member of The Fabulous Singlettes, Mel has performed to sold out houses across Australia's major festivals and on stages around the world including return seasons in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Vancouver, New Zealand, London and Germany.

Mel has been lead vocalist with the internationally acclaimed Band of the South Australia Police for 12 years and also regularly appears with the online sensation The Hindley Street Country Club.

Mel has toured with world renowned Elvis Tribute Artist, Mark Anthony, for 8 years and is a host and vocalist with iconic children's character Humphrey B Bear.

Please note: This event has a Meal and Show option, or Show Only. For Meal and Show arrive at 6pm. For Show Only arrive at 8pm.