Concerts in the Park, the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s free summer concert series continues July 7 with the duel headline acts of CEYX and ‘Elvis.?
Since 1971, CEYX (pronounced ‘cease?) has performed in over 2,000 events entertaining thousands with their renditions of some of the most recognized songs of all time. Utilizing four keyboards, drums, saxophone, guitar and three vocalists ? Tom Miller, Dean Rusch and Bob Strunk? this popular ensemble performs at over 100 events yearly. Members even play two instruments at the same time.
‘It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 80, we play songs that people will recognize,? said Rusch. ‘It’s not just a bunch of guys playing music, we put on a show.?
On July 7, CEYX will share the spotlight with Leo Days, who brings the classic sound of the ‘King of Rock N? Roll? to Depot Park.
Days started doing his ‘In Honor of Elvis? tribute shows in 1996 after entering a talent contest at the Genesee County Fair and winning first place. He has won many talent contests and placed fourth in an Elvis Tribute Artist contest in Portage, Indiana in 1997.
Days has organized and performed for numerous fund-raising events for Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Red Cross.
His credentials include first place out of 64 contestants in a North American International Tribute Contest and first place in the ‘Images of Elvis? contest held in1999.
Leo has performed at over 600 shows. His knowledge and love for The King shows in each and every performance he does as he puts his heart and soul into trying to pay honor to Elvis.
Leo performs all eras of Elvis from ‘That’s All Right Mama? to ‘Trilogy? and ‘My Way.? His authenticity captivates and mesmerizes audiences of all ages.
CEYX takes the stage in Depot Park starting at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.ceyxband.com.