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Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash tribute is set
‘America’s Got
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Joseph Hall was a fi nalist on “America’s Got Talent” for his Elvis
Presley impersonation.
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Johnny Cash tribute artist
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SEASIDE — Elvis is
returning to the building,
and he is bringing Johnny
Cash.
NBC’s “America’s
Got Talent” finalist and
world-renowned Las Vegas
and Branson Elvis Presley
tribute artist Joseph Hall
and the Pacific Northwest’s
own Johnny Cash tribute
artist Brandon Cash will
perform a one-night-only
tribute to two of the most
iconic stars ever to grace
the stage. Global Elite
Management presents this
concert at 7 p.m. Friday,
July 8 at the Seaside Con-
vention Center.
These two artists are
hailed throughout the
world as elite and authentic
acts. The Seaside concert
is part of a short tour of
Oregon, and Hall and Cash
will perform some of the
greatest hits of the ’50s,
’60s, and ’70s.
This all-ages event will
be emceed by KBZY radio
personality Terry Sol and
Global Elite Management
may add an additional
performer; watch for any
updates. Tickets are avail-
able now.
There are a limited
number of VIP tickets for
sale; they cast $40 each. VIP
ticket holders are invited
to join Hall and Cash for
a meet and greet from 6 to
6:30 p.m. before the concert
starts. An exclusive photo
opportunity and gift bag will
be given to ticket holders.
General admission
tickets are $20 in advance
or $25 at the door. Chil-
dren ages 5 to 10 are $10.
Children age 4 and under
are admitted free.
Tickets are available
at the Seaside Conven-
tion Center or at www.
eventbrite.com; search for
“Resurrecting The Leg-
end,” or call Global Elite
Management at 503-800-
0070.