Elvis Royale' keeps the King's memory sizzling

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Elvis Royale' keeps the King's memory sizzling

Photos: The annual 'Elvis Royale' show run by singer-actor Mike Geier paid tribute to Elvis Presley at the Variety Playhouse on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

Big Mike Geier performs "Polk Salad Annie," at the "Elvis Royale" concert on Saturday. The twice-yearly show celebrates Elvis Presley.

Guitarist R.L. Martin joins Big Mike on the Elvis tune "Polk Salad Annie."

The mostly middle-aged crowd enjoyed the sold-out show at the Variety Playhouse on Jan. 7, 2012.

Atlantan Big Mike Geier has held his Elvis tribute twice a year for 15 years. His show isn't about looking like Elvis, but paying tribute to the music with the help of a 13-piece band and dancers.

The Dames Aflame burlesque troupe added sizzle to the show. Libby Chapman and Anne-Tyler Harshberger dance during "Kentucky Rain."

Fareedah Aleem puts a lot of creole flavor into "Polk Salad Annie."

Beth Del Nero of Dames Aflame stretches before going onstage.

Cathi Dryburgh and Jacque Patnode of Punta Gorda, Fla., take a photo with showgirl Beth Del Nero and Aaron (E) Beelner.

Big Mike is joined on stage by Elvis impersonators during his reprise of "C.C. Rider."

Dana Heyl, Lisa Hutson, Kathi Frankel, Kim Speece, Stephanie Hart and Sally Wright get ready to enjoy the show.

Big Mike Geier is the founder of "Elvis Royale" and the Kingsized rock 'n' roll orchestra that performs the hugely popular Elvis Presley memorial show.

Big Mike Geier tells the crowd to "get with it" and join "Elvis Royale" on Facebook.

"Elvis Royale" ends with a bang with confetti cannons and "Late in the Evening/Graceland."

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Big Mike Geier performs "Polk Salad Annie," at the "Elvis Royale" concert on Saturday. The twice-yearly show celebrates Elvis Presley.

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