Sin City is known for its dazzling array of shows and entertainers, but nothing comes closer to a true Las Vegas experience than watching the spectacle known as Big Elvis. Sure, you could buy pricey tickets to a best-selling show consisting of a bunch of mute blue freaks who frenetically conjure discord while throwing rubber balls at each other in a fancy arena, but why not just save the money and head over to good ole Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Casino to catch a free Big Elvis show? The "Gamblin Hall" is worn and grizzled, yet still retains an appealing 70's era faded glory...much like its patrons. Grab a seat at one of the tables at the front of the stage and order a few cheap cocktails from the harried waitress while you wait for Big Elvis to make his grand entrance. Once he bursts out onto stage and waddles over to his goliath-sized throne in his bedazzled jumpsuit, you'll be speechless. The night I was there, an older lady got up on stage and started dancing alone as Big Elvis played guitar and crooned. She moved in slow motion twirls and jerky maneuvers during his entire performance. I'm not sure if she was part of his act, but she ought to be. Big Elvis is not only big horizontally, he goes way up high vertically too. They aren't kidding when they say BIG! Medium: ink and graphite in moleskine.
Love me Vittles,
Love me Stew....
All my meals fullfilled
Oh my Burgers
I eat you
with onions fresh-grilled...
You ain't nothin' but a chow hound
eatin' all the time,
Yeah,You ain't nothin' but a chow hound
eatin' all the time
You ain't never had a salad and your arteries have resigned!
They said you had a big ass,
well that was just a lie,
Yeah they said you had a big ass
well that was just a lie
It's more like a planet that fell
right from the sky!
Ladies and gentlemen:
Elvis has ate the building!
Posted by: Vern | January 05, 2010 at 01:24 PM
Elvis Sez; "You ain't nuthin' but a Hound Dog, Cryin' all the time, Well,make me peanut butta & bananas, then you'll be a friend of mine!"
Great Work, 14!
Posted by: The Mave | January 05, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Damn it, I just came back from Vegas and I already regret leaving. I wish I got to see this show!
Nice work, 14, and I really enjoy this series.
Posted by: Faylinn | January 05, 2010 at 02:37 PM
Ahahah! That was such a fun night. I love the links you posted with it:)
Posted by: Erica | January 05, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Awesome. But I made the mistake of going to the Big Elvis site ... and watching a video. You make him look skinny in this picture!!!
Posted by: Knox Bronson | January 05, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Thanks everone!
Knox,
Big Elvis used to weigh around 900 el bee's, but through diet, he's down to around 400 these days. Soon he'll have to change his name to Medium
Elvis.
Erica,
we must go back soon!
xoxo
Posted by: 14 | January 05, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Wow, a seventies-themed watering hole in Las Vegas. How come I haven't been there yet! Sounds killer. I know that Elvis is a synonomous icon with Sin City, but I think some other paradigms of that incredible decade should be given their own themed treatments as well. How about The Village People's Karoke Klub? Or Mork and Mindy reinterpereted as a one man show (which would be a lot better than what Robin Williams has been slinging out lately). How about Evel Knievel night at Circus Circus? The possibilities are endless. Another great illustration, 14. Bravo!
Posted by: MJed Lance Von T. | January 06, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Oh his lower half (in your illustration) makes me laugh, laugh, laugh. I love it.
Posted by: Bionic Squirrel | January 08, 2010 at 03:28 PM