Adelaide Fringe 2021
Gifts from the King - songs that Elvis taught me
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
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.Suitability & warnings
Content rating:
PG
Family friendly:
Yes
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild
Accessibility
- High audio content
Presenter
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.Social media
