Todd has been performing his "Tribute to Elvis" for more than 11 years. What started out as a “Karaoke” challenge and a sideline hobby “just for fun” has developed into a second career for this Lawyer from Louisiana. He is a ten-time finalist in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP competition at the “IMAGES OF THE KING” contest in Memphis, Tennessee, where in August 2004 and August 2008, he took home a THIRD PLACE WIN! Todd has won numerous "regionals" for the Images Contest, the most recent being the "Shadows of the King" Contest in Aiken, SC. Other honors include: GRAND CHAMPION of the 2002 "All Shook Up in Branson” contest; FIRST PLACE WINNER of “ELVIS ETRAVAGANZA” contests in Branson, MO, Atlanta, GA, and Baton Rouge, La during 2003; FIRST runner up at the “Elvis Extravaganza” WORLD Competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2004; FIRST PLACE WINNER at the Isle of Capri's "Sing Like the King" Competition in Natchez, MS in 2003 and in Lake Charles, La. in 2004.
Todd has performed at Hugh Hefner's "Playboy Casino" and "the Hilton Hotel" in Rhodes, Greece, "Legends" Nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee, "James Burton's Rock N' Roll Cafe" in Shreveport, LA, "Memories Theatre" in Pigeon Forge, TN; "Legends in Motion" Dinner Theatre in Riverside, Alabama; the “Isle of Capri Casino” in Bossier City, LA, “Sam’s Town Casino” in Shreveport, La., "Louisiana Legends" in Monroe, La., as well as numerous Festivals, Telethons, Mardi Gras Balls, Private Parties, Corporate Functions, Weddings, and other such events. He has even had the privilege to sing with the Legendary "Jordanaires" while performing in Las Vegas.
Todd is a regular performer at the Chateau Restaurant in Monroe, LA (his hometown) where he provides entertainment designed around “dinner shows”, especially on such occasions as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, & “Elvis Birthday” celebrations. He has hosted and performed for special “Elvis” theme cruises on both Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Carnival Cruise Lines.
Todd's show usually includes several costume changes, covering every era of Elvis' career, the "50's", the Army years, the Movies, the'68 Comeback Special, and the Vegas Era. His costumes are replicas of those worn by 'The King' himself. His fan club following lists members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nevada, Wyoming, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Delaware, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, California, Canada.....all the way to England and Greece.....on the other side of the world. Wherever he goes, he continues to make new friends, loyal fans, and avid supporters.
Booking Info: Diane Gaines, (318) 348-1034
Bio: Todd C. Martin
Occupation: Attorney at Law &
ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)