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JBH
08-05-2005, 09:14 PM
THIS MUST BEGIN WITH ELVIS, because Tony Roi's show takes me back to the more than 200 Elvis shows I was privileged to attend in the '70s. It's all there...the voice, the look, the moves, the charisma, the love, the sincerity, the humbleness, the electricity...the thrill of it all! Surrounding me are people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying this magnificient performance: an 18-month old little girl sits on her young mother's lap and is laughing, clapping and jumping for joy throughout the entire two-hour show; on the row in front of me is a 78-year old great-grandmother who spends most of the show up on her feet and dancing along with Tony's every move; couples of all ages (I met young honeymooners and one couple celebrating their 62nd anniversary), families with small children, families with teenagers, and extended families abound and, of course, women of all ages. It's the same as at an Elvis show....Tony Roi, also, appeals to all ages.
The variety of songs is most entertaining including songs from all three Elvis eras, from ballads, to ol' time rock 'n roll, gospel, patriotic....Tony Roi sings them all. Never have I heard an entertainer step out of the box and profess his Christianity and actually say a prayer (referring to our veterans and soldiers currently fighting for our country) on stage.
His band members, back-up singers: Mandy and Anna Maria, along with the technicians: Tanner, Shelby and Richard are all superb. The Music City Centre is a wonderful setting with comfortable seats, good sound, nice climate-control and a a gracious staff in Richard and Crystal. The on-stage photo session with high-quality professional photographs available immediately after the show, thanks to the speedy work-team of Sherry and Donna, is a wonderful opportunity and most enjoyable.
Tony Roi's love for his fans is expressed most thoughtfully as he stands in the lobby, exhausted from a two-hour performance, autographing photographs, CDs, scarfs and posing for photographs until every fan has been greeted...then and only then, could anyone say TONY ROI HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.

Click here for Tony Roi - The Elvis Experience info and reviews. (http://www.getawaysaver.com/branson/tony-roi---the-elvis-experience-384.html)

dblwidemama
08-05-2005, 09:31 PM
Is this a review or advertisement? I don't believe I have ever attended a show and left knowing all the staff and technicians names. Sorry, but I
wasnt that overwhelmed by Toni.

PUMPKIN
08-05-2005, 09:46 PM
: :p THANKS FOR THE GREAT REVIEW. THE FIRST TIME I SAW TONY WAS AT THE LEGENDS. YES YOU'RE RIGHT HE DOES A GREAT JOB. :p

PatiCake101
08-05-2005, 09:52 PM
As much as I love Tony and the Elvis Experience, I must admit that this one is more like a pre-written commercial. However, I'm sure that his weekly fans know everyone's name that has anything to do with his show. If I lived in Branson, or close to it, and could afford it, I would be one of his regulars, as I am an Elvis fan, have seen him live a few times and have never seen anyone closer to "being" Elvis than Tony. I was "overwhelmed" by Tony, but of course that's just my opinion, just as you are entitiled to yours.

However, I do have one question for you dblwidemama.....is there ANYTHING that you do like about Branson? :confused:

Suselit
08-06-2005, 07:17 AM
I thought that you wrote a very good Review, Joyce.
I had read your review before on http://www.bransoncritic.com and I was impressed with your writing style.
You have some nice photos of Tony Roi there, too.


Including the Supporting Staff in Reviews
I think that I mentioned the Lighting Tech at Mag 7, Matt, once in a review because the Lighting at Mag 7 stood out in my mind as being exceptionally good.
Most Performers will single out by name the members of the band and the back up singers and/or dancers, as well as the tech experts working that show. They usually do this at the end of the show. Unfortunately, I don't remember all the names I should.