Kentucky State Police, Post 8's Public Affairs Officer is Endre Samu, who is a well known Elvis Tribute Artist. Endre has also been recognized for his fundraising events for charities including St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Ms. Wheelchair, Relay for Life and many others.

Together with Rowan County Child Abuse Prevention Committee, KLEMF, MSU, and local businesses, Endre and the "EP" band will be performing as Elvis on March 31st at 7 p.m.

A few of Elvis' inner circle men, including Joe Esposito, will be present at the concert along with the actual belt that Elvis wore during the 1973 Aloha concert. This will be a fun event for all...people who love Elvis or who just want to support Rowan County.

WHAT:           The King’s Men: A Tribute to Elvis

                        (A fundraising concert)

WHEN:           Saturday, March 31, 2012

7:00pm until 10:00pm

 WHERE:        AAC on MSU's campus (Johnson Arena)

Corner of U.S. 60 East & Playforth Place
 

50% of the proceeds will go to Joe Esposito and his wife to help with her cancer fight. Joe was Elvis' right hand man and road manager. Joe is recognized as one of the most credible sources on Elvis' life. Check out his website:
http://tcbjoe.com/

 The remaining 50% of the proceeds will go to the following four organizations:

 1. KSP Trooper Island - a summer camp for children. Check out the following link for more information:
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/island.htm

 2. Post 8 "Shop with a Trooper" Christmas program - A wonderful program that allows children to have a great experience with a trooper while Christmas shopping. Endre has raised lots of money for this program and has been able to help more children and increase the amount each child receives.

3. Rowan County Prevent Child Abuse Committee - this is a local committee comprised of  dedicated child protection social workers, all four branches of law enforcement in the county, school staff, county attorney staff, court personnel, Rowan County UNITE Coalition, Pathways, Inc., the Child Advocacy Center, Gateway Community Action, etc. The committee works to host educational and prevention activities and events in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

 4. Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation- A generous organization that financially supports law enforcement officers and their families when an officer dies in the line of duty. Please see the link for more information:
http://www.klemf.org/

 In addition to Joe Esposito (Elvis' road manager), the following Elvis close circle men will be present at the concert:
-Retired Denver Police Cheif, Jerry Kennedy
-Ron & Bobby Pietrafeso, Bobby Cantwell (Elvis' Denver security group)
-Nick Andurlakis (made Elvis' famous "Fool's Gold Sandwich" made up of peanut butter, jelly, and bacon)

 Ticket sales information:

 $40 - VIP floor seats (includes free program, exclusive access to the performers and Elvis' men, refreshments, and the famous peanut butter, jelly, and bacon sandwiches)

 $25 - chair-back seats

 $15 - bleacher seats

 Here is the seating chart for Johnson Arena (AAC):
http://www.msueagles.com/documents/2010/8/20/SeatingChart.pdf?

 Tickets will be sold exclusively at CoffeeTree Books:
159 E. Main Street
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-8364
Open Monday-Saturday 9-8
http://www.coffeetreebooks.com/

 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY 2-1-12.

If you are unable to purchase tickets in person CoffeeTree Books can take credit card orders by phone and the purchased tickets will be available for pick up at the will call box the night of the event.

Check out the link below for a map of MSU's campus:
http://www2.moreheadstate.edu/campusmap/