Elvis Tribute Artist, Cody Ray Slaughter will headline a fundraiser concert event to benefit the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, August 3 at 8pm.
Cody has been tagged one of the most talented young Elvis Tribute Artist's in the country. Elvis Presley Enterprises named him ''The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist''. Born and raised in Harrison, AR the gateway to the Ozark mountains, he began entertaining at the age of 13. Cody has performed all across the country, the UK and in many theaters in Branson, MO. He has also appeared on MTV's "My Super Sweet 16".
Among some of Cody's most exciting accolades were winning the People's Choice Award during Elvis Week 2008. Cody received The Horizon Award for best new Elvis Tribute Artist, at the Las Vegas Elvis Fest in July 2011. From October 2011 through April 2013, Cody took on the roll of Elvis in the road tour of the hit theatrical production ''The Million Dollar Quartet''. On December 31, 2012 Cody performed, with the Million Dollar Quartet, LIVE on FOX television from Times Square, NY, NY. On February 4, 2013 Cody Ray kicked off Elvis week on the Late Show with David Letterman. In July of 2013 Cody went to Blackpool, England for Europe's Tribute to Elvis. Cody Ray appeared for the Las Vegas Elvis Fest July 11 through 14, 2013 . Excited fans have crowned Cody the new "Prince of Rock and Roll''.
All proceeds from the concert will go to reupholstering the theater seats at the Sandwich Opera House.
Limited VIP seating is avalable for $40. (VIP includes seating in the first four rows, 7 p.m. preshow meet & greet, appetizers, autographed photo, and a mini-flashlight/keychain.)
Reserved seating is $35.
Tickets may be ordered Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. by calling (815)786-2555 or stop in at 140 E. Railroad St.
The Opera House is Handicap accessible.
This benefit is sponsored by the Loewe family.
