Ted Torres, famous nationwide as an Elvis Tribute Artist, will be among those performing at the 7th Annual Ted “Teddy Mac” McMullen I’ll Remember You Elvis Tribute Artist Competition Jan. 27- 29 at the Spirit Of The Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla.
Torres was the winner of McMullen’s 2011 I’ll Remember You Elvis Tribute Artist competition and placed 2nd in the Images of the King World Championship in Memphis in August 2011. McMullen, himself a renowned Elvis Tribute Artist, along with his manager Marcie Goolsby are sanctioned through the Image’s of the King to hold this competition each year. The winner is automatically entered in the World Championship Competition where competitors from all over the world compete for this prestigious title.
Tickets are on sale now at the SOSMP and reservations are urged due to the popularity of this event.
Those who wish to compete in the event must contact Goolsby ASAP at 904-966-2972 . There are categories for various age groups. Contestant entry fee is $50.
Tickets and times are as follows:
Thursday, Jan. 26
– 7 p.m. regular Karaoke night with Ted “Teddy Mac” McMullen and audience; $5 per person with the $5 applied to your tab for the evening.
Friday, Jan. 27 –
7 p.m. party/karaoke for Elvis contestants to perform for audience; $10 admission; all food and drinks extra.
Saturday, Jan. 28 –
1 p.m. competition begins; late afternoon break with competition resuming at 6 p.m.; $25 general admission adults/children all day; reserved seating $40 adult/children all day; reserved seating must be purchased before 10 a.m. Jan. 28; all food and drinks extra.
Sunday morning, Jan. 29
– Gospel music with Ted “Teddy Mac” McMullen and open to all Elvis contestants; food and drinks extra.
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 386-364-1683 , email
spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.
The SOSMP’s SOS Café and Restaurant will open at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and will open during the Saturday afternoon competition. Come enjoy great entertainment, great food and beverages at the SOSMP where there is now a full service bar.
For more information about the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, the Ted McMullen I’ll Remember You Elvis Competition or other upcoming events at the SOSMP, call 386-364-1683 , email
spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!
This was a great event! Some very talented Elvis’