We went to GRACELAND!

We went to GRACELAND!
One of the many shrines burning out side the gates on the evening of August 15, 2007.

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Why Elvis?

That's what we'd like to know... so on August 2nd we headed to Graceland with a four chick crew and a pink Cadillac for the 30th Anniversary of the King's passing (d. 8/16/77). The caddy died two days in (check out our Blog archive) but we kept going! We met hundreds of fans along the way and witnessed the amazing 50,000 person vigil in front of the King's mansion on the evening of August 15th.

So now we must make the documentary so stay tuned.

Also, if you were there please send your pictures, stories and memories to:
elvisroadtripdoc@yahoo.com.
Note: All of the images on our website (save for any of the King himself) have been sent to us by family, friends and other fans - or taken by one of the crew.

TCB!

Erica, Dagmar, Helen and Kozue

Sunday, April 29, 2007

60,000 People Going to Graceland?

Usually about 30,000 people gather at Graceland each Aug. 16 to commemorate Elvis's passing, but according to some insiders at Graceland and EPE (Elvis Presley Enterprises) expectations are that the number of visitors will double this year, the 30th Anniversary of his death. Bodes well for our little film, huh?

Apparently, EPE has also just launched a new advertising campaign encouraging the public to get in touch with their inner Elvis (ads - which we have yet to see - supposedly feature "regular" people in white jumpsuits and gold Elvis sunglasses). Their campaign is an interesting companion to the project we're undertaking, as we will be collecting hundreds of stories from all sorts of fans (and non-fans) on our road trip about the lasting power of Elvis...

For more information on Graceland, August events and the EPE ads, check out:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18149512/

1 comment:

Honk if you Heart Elvis said...

That is more people I think then even coachella...but fewer then burning man...i dunno...should be quite a crowd...

Awesome 8 mm Short Shot by Our Very Own Dagmer WM!

"My Daddy Is Elvis" student film shot by Elvis fan Kat Shuchter