Could He Be For Real - Tony Roi

My husband and I went to Branson on vacation with six other couples. We were only planning on seeing a couple of shows while in town. When I saw that there was an Elvis show, I had to go. The Music City Center was a really nice theatre. All of the employees were very friendly and courteous.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I sat in my seat to see Tony Roi’s show. I had never seen an Elvis impersonator live. I’ve been an Elvis fan for all of my life. I’ve watched every one of his movies over and over again, have many of his albums and have been to Graceland three times.

As I sat anxiously waiting for the show to start, the music started and then I began to hear someone singing. I looked all around but didn’t see him. I remember thinking that they must be playing an Elvis song to get the audience pumped up. Then, there he was. I couldn’t believe how much he looked like Elvis. He wore a black dress shirt with a signature Elvis collar, a black sports coat and khaki slacks. I turned to my husband and said, “I can’t believe how much he looks like him”.

Mesmerized by this man who looked so much like the real thing, I then turned to my husband and said, “do you think he’s lip syncing, he sounds just like him”. I really couldn’t get over his voice, his looks, his dancing. I was hooked before the first song was finished.

After Tony sang a few songs like “Love Me Tender”, “Suspicious Minds” he asked who would like to take a picture with him? I couldn’t pass up that offer. The line began to form and I was in it. We took our picture then Tony gave me one of the sweetest, sexiest, softest kisses I’ve ever had.

After intermission, Tony came out in a black leather suit. The audience went wild. Tony Roi put so much energy and passion into his performance. I was really amazed by this man. A couple of the songs that stand out in my mind were “Angel” which he and his backup singer did a wonderful job on. She really sounded like an “Angel”. “C’mon Everybody” from Viva Las Vegas and “Don’t Cry Daddy”. Not only could Tony sing Elvis just like Elvis but he sang a couple of his original songs and they were great too.

After the show, which was over two hours long, someone said that Tony would be signing autographs at the back of the theatre. On the way out, I bought his CD “Hand in Hand” and the picture that I took with him earlier. It was finally my turn to meet Tony. I had my picture autographed and took a picture of him, then the nice man who greeted us when we entered offered to take a picture of Tony and I together and of course when it was time to say goodbye, I got another one of those amazing kisses from Tony. WOW!

Tony Roi’s show was awesome! Since being home, I’ve joined Tony’s Club and ordered his DVD. Tony is intoxicating. I live too far to see him again any time soon but hopefully I’ll get to see him again.

-Tammy Rodrigue

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