Gene Dinapoli New York's #1 Elvis Tribute Artist Welcome to New York Elvis
Elvis Impersonator & Tribute Artist Gene DiNapoli Singing the music of Elvis Winner of the 2016 Rhode Island Elvis Competition!
Winner of the 2016 Dewey Beach Non Pro Division Elvis Festival!
I’m so honored and pleased to say that the short film I star in,”The King And I” was voted best short film in the South Side film festival at Leihigh University in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Congrats to my fellow actors as well as writer and director Josh Lederman.
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About Gene DiNapoli – Mr. Entertainment Gene was just featured in the New York Daily News on ELVIS’ birthday on page 12 around the country. He was the only Tribute Artist in the paper! Gene was the winner of the 2010 Fave Elvis in New York sponsored by radio station WVOX. He has steady gigs in restaurants because of his following. For the year 2014 and to help with the horrible economy, Gene will pay the gigmaster fee if you book him. Gene was chosen by VANESSA WILLIAMS and MATT DILLON to perform for their families. If you are a ‘True’ Elvis fan or are looking for someone that is! Then you have to look no further. Gene is considered one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the country with a voice range of 3 and a half octaves. He has been featured in photos in Fortune Magazine, New York Post front page of their entertainment insert and on the cover of the World Wrestling Federation. His outfits are exact replicas of Elvis which cost in the thousands; no cheap Halloween costumes here. Gene has won many Elvis contests around the country. Gene has real hair and sideburns. His shows are total excitement and he will tailor the show for your needs. He will also pose for pictures and make your party unforgettable. He has played with some of Elvis’ original band members who call Gene a wonderful showman with a God given true Elvis voice. True Elvis fans follow Gene’s shows all over. Gene has been contacted for many jobs that have unfortunately gone to other Elvis Tribute Artists simply because they didn’t want to pay for the performance. Some Elvis Tribute Artists will do shows for free just to say they did it, but Gene puts a value on his performances and cannot do them for free; of course some charities are given consideration. ENTERTAINING IS GENE’S PROFESSION, WHICH HE TAKES SERIOUSLY. SO FOR THE BEST IN ELVIS ENTERTAINMENT, FOR OVER 20 YEARS, CHECK OUT GENE DINAPOLI AT ONE OF HIS SCHEDULED EVENTS, OR CONSIDER HIRING HIM FOR YOUR EVENT. NOT ONE CUSTOMER HAS EVER BEEN DISSATISFIED!!!!!!!!!! Awards that Gene has Received Since the age of 15 years, Gene has been thrilling audiences with his #1 rated Elvis show – The Elvis Legacy. Gene’s live vocals have a three-octave range. This great range means that Gene can sing any Elvis song – from “Heartbreak Hotel” to “My Way” with ease. Gene’s costumes are exact replicas of Elvis’ outfits. In 1994, Gene appeared with the Jordanaires and DJ Fontana – both of whom worked with Elvis. In 1995, Gene appeared in a World Wrestling Federation Commercial and on the cover of the WWF Magazine. In 1998, Gene won 1st place in the Eastern New York Elvis Impersonator Contest held in Queens, NY. In 1999, he was a finalist in the Las Vegas competition for the “Images of Elvis” contest, which is one of the most highly respected contests.The following day, July 17th, Gene was on the front page of the “Las Vegas Sun” in full color. Gene was also featured in the movie “Almost Elvis”. In 2001 he won the Michigan Elvis Showdown and was the Emcee of Michigan’s Elvis fest for 3 years in a row. He is a featured performer in the Mega Elvis Mega event in New Jersey”Aloha from Toms River“. In March 2004 Gene made his 4th appearance at the annual Tribute Artists show in Davenport Iowa, recreating the Blues Brothers with partner Quentin Flagg. Gene has also been producing oldies shows with some of the biggest names in music such as Larry Chance and the Earles and Kenny Vance as well as Elvis competitions and festivals. He was nominated as best supporting actor in a 2002 film short at the Christian Film Festival. For 2 years in a row Gene, along with Quentin Flagg, have had the honor of performing the Blues Brothers at the annual Elvis dinner held in Memphis and hosted by Marian Cooke Charlie Parks of the ExSpence Account Show Band said ” No one I’d rather work with on stage than Gene”.
Reviews Read what clients and fans have to say about Gene "One of the featured acts at the Southington Italian American Festival was Gene DiNapoli a first time performer at the festival.. Gene had them on their feet in the first half of his show in which he performed many songs from the 50’s and 60’s. The mix of oldies pleased everyone young and old. The second half of his show was an Elvis Tribute. Again Gene had them jumping with a full set of songs that made Elvis famous.. The high energy show was rewarded by a standing ovation by the appreciative audience with many requests that we bring Gene back again next year." – Cooridinator of Southington Italian American Festival "Gene was absolutely delightful!! We booked him for our monthly Senior Center luncheon not knowing what to expect. Everyone was so pleased with his performance. He actually sounded like Elvis! He interacted with the seniors with his jokes, took song requests and even danced with a couple of them! We have been getting such positive feedback about Gene. We will definitely book him again for one of our future luncheons. We highly recommend him!" – Tenafly Senior Center, Tenafly, NJ "It was such a pleasure to work with Gene from the very first time I contacted him. He was quick to respond to emails, answer my questions, and he was professional every step of the way. The night of the event Gene showed up not only on time, but early. He was talented, funny, and very interactive with everyone. There was never a dull moment, and he had the whole room dancing, laughing, and singing for his entire performance. We had a ball with Gene, and would hire him again in a heartbeat." – Amy T "Gene DiNapoli put on an excellent performance at the birthday party. It was easy to make the arrangements, he showed up on time, and he was well prepared. In his performance he was able to include and entertain every one, the young children, teenagers, and adults. He had the guests singing, dancing, and laughing. Everyone, including my brother-in-law whose birthday it was, had a very good time. I highly recommend him and I am really happy that he was the Elvis Impersonator that we got for the party. " – Maureen F, Bay Shore, NY "Awesome! Gene made my party a huge success! My guests were welcome to come to the dance floor while he sang. He brought back many good memories for us all! Also, he sang a tribute song to one of our family members who is currently serving in Afghanistan. What a touching moment that none us will forget. I highly recommend Gene’s talents for any special occasion! Thank you Gene!!!" – Carol R, Allentown, PA "Gene was wonderful, he was on time and because of the uncertainty of the weather that weekend he made sure that i would be covered for the following weekend need if need be. He performed great and everyone loved it , it made my luau complete. i would highly recommend him! very professional. IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU AT OUR LUAU GENE …. TILL NEXT TIME MELISSA " – Melissa J, Ridgewood, NY "Gene absolutely made our wedding. The guests loved him! His ceremony was amazing, and had everyone laughing…and when the dj showed up late, Gene improvised and had the guests hum the wedding march, which was the most amazing idea! we loved him, would highly reccommend him, and will indeed hire him again!" – Jennifer M, Bethpage, NY – 06/25/2010 "My husband and I loved Gene. He put on such a tremendous performance. I never seen my husband get all excited. He is such a HUGE Elvis fan.. All my guest thought he was amazing. We had the greatest time. Thank you Gene" – Jennifer L, Staten Island, NY "I hired Gene for my husband’s 40th birthday for a very small crowd. He was truly fantastic. He looked great, sounded great and everyone really enjoyed him. Great performer and an even greater guy. Would recommend him 110%. " – Tara O, Pleasantville, NY "Gene made my mom’s surprise birthday party a hit. He is an great entertainer with an amazing voice as well. Gene kept everyone dancing, laughing, and singing along. I would recommend him to anyone planning an event who is looking for a really fun time!" – Dawn N, Pelham, NY "I am so happy I picked Gene for my husbands party. I would hire him again for any party. Thank you. – Marcie N, Brooklyn, NY "Excellent! Great Performance the crowd was off their feet! Defintely Hire Gene again!!!!’ – Barbara I, Bronx, NY "Gene was the highlight of the evening! From the moment he walked into the party, everyone was captivted by is performance. Not only did he sing, but he mingled with the audience and was funny and entertaining. Everyone at the party said that it was a very enjoyable and unexpected surprise. I know of Gene for many years, but never had the opportunity to see him in person, yet I always heard good things about him. Gene had a busy schedule booked for the same night of my party, but he was very accommadating and showed up on time and gave a great show. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to entertain their guests at any event. Many thanks and appreciation are sent to him from our family and friends!" – Lisa M, Bronx, NY "Gene was great. He came in a was very entertaining. He was funny and talented and made the party better then we could have imagined. I would definetly call him again. Very entertaining and talented." – Korey R, Howell, NJ "Our party was a huge success and it had a lot to do with Gene’s performance. He is a first-class performer, has a great sense of humour, amazing talent, I can’t say enough wonderful things about Gene and his act. On top of everything else, Gene always returned my calls or emails, made me feel secure and comfortable, and allayed any fears or worries or concerns I may have had about my mother-in-law’s Sweet 60th birthday celebration. Gene is professional, prompt, meticulous in his preparation to make sure his act suits your occasion. I would highly recommend Gene DiNapoli to anyone looking for something different to add to their special occasions. I received so many compliments at the end of the party. I would gladly use Gene’s services again. 5 stars to Gene! Thank you!" – Genara D, Bronx, NY "Gene was fantastic!!! My guests loved him. I would highly recommend him for events." – Maria C, Brooklyn, NY "If you want a special touch of fun for any party, hire Gene! Our party was in honor of my grandmother, one of the best people on the planet, and Gene really brought the party to another level of fun!! Even the little kids, including my 1 year old daughter, loved his performance. He is a wonderful entertainer and extremely professional! My sister actually didn’t even realize he was really singing until the end of the performance, she thought she was listening to a recording of Elvis! Book Gene, you will not be disappointed!" – Tiffany S, Brentwood, NY "The hardest part was finding the right Elvis. I’m from Houston and the party was in New York. I must have called 3 or 4 Elvises. Gene was the only one that was prompt in calling me back and took the time to call me several times to answer my questions. Gene was over-the-top! He was professional, on time, warm and friendly. He has a great voice and knew every Elvis song we requested. Surprisingly, he knew the history of Elvis and between songs while we were catching our breath from dancing, we learned some interesting facts about Elvis. EVERYONE young and old danced and by the end of the nite we were exhausted! He stayed after his performance while we took photos of him and family members. The party was in July and everyone continues to talk about it. This party was a family reunion with the youngest at 6 years old and the oldest and 80 years old. I can honestly say that this reunion will go down in history as the best due to Gene’s performance and his ability to create a memorable evening full wild crazy fun! We now have the 6 year old requesting "Elvis" at her next birthday party! Gene is THE MAN and we highly recommend him. Carmon White – Houston, Texas Laura Gillespie – Dallas, Texas" – Carmon W, Suffern, NY
Upcoming Shows Saturday, September 9th, 2017 Rigoletto’s – 2311 Arthur Ave Bronx NY Gene performs his Variety show for your singing and dancing pleasure. Call (718) 365-6644 for reservations and ask for the music room. Sunday, September 10th, 2017 Ferrogosto Feast, Arthur Ave Bronx NY. Gene will perform all day in front of Rigoletto’s Restaurant from 12:30 till 5:30. Friday, September 15th, 2017 San Martino – Gene performs his Elvis Tribute 12 Young Ave – Yonkers, NY Please call for Reservations: (914) 779-5300 Saturday, September 16th, 2017 Rigoletto’s – 2311 Arthur Ave Bronx NY Gene performs his Variety show for your singing and dancing pleasure. Call (718) 365-6644 for reservations and ask for the music room. Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Rigoletto’s – 2311 Arthur Ave Bronx NY Gene performs his Variety show for your singing and dancing pleasure. Call (718) 365-6644 for reservations and ask for the music room.
Press Gene DiNapoli has Recieved
Meet Gene DiNapoli, The Best Elvis Impersonator In The Bronx, The Gothamist, August 18th 2015
Winner of the 2016 Dewey Beach Non Pro Division Elvis Festival! Gene DiNapoli, known as Mr. Entertainment for not only his singing style and shows but now as a bonafide TV star as he has just appeared on the show called Americas Most Badass on The American Heroes channel narrating Elvis Presley stories which was seen by over 4 million people so far. His shows are total excitement as he does songs that bring people back to their good old youth and gets them singing and dancing. Whether Gene is doing his tributes to Elvis Or The Blues Brothers or his music show where he does everything from Sinatra to pop of the 70’s and 80’s, Gene is sure to please audiences of all ages. After 35 in show business Gene continues to please and excite with his fun filled, memory reliving shows. Now with his new All Star Variety Show, you never know what Gene will pull out of his hat.
Welcome to GeneDiNapoli.com, thanks for visiting Winner of the 2016 Rhode Island Elvis Competition! Winner of the 2016 Dewey Beach Non Pro Division Elvis Festival! Gene DiNapoli, known as Mr. Entertainment for not only his singing style and shows but now as a bonafide TV star as he has just appeared on the show called Americas Most Badass on The American Heroes channel narrating Elvis Presley stories which was seen by over 4 million people so far. His shows are total excitement as he does songs that bring people back to their good old youth and gets them singing and dancing. Whether Gene is doing his tributes to Elvis Or The Blues Brothers or his music show where he does everything from Sinatra to pop of the 70’s and 80’s, Gene is sure to please audiences of all ages. After 35 in show business Gene continues to please and excite with his fun filled, memory reliving shows. Now with his new All Star Variety Show, you never know what Gene will pull out of his hat.
Gene with Stars
Kenny Rogers, Lou Christine, Otis Day, Peter Noone, Rick Springfield, Steven Van Zandt, Victoria Dennis, Vito Picone, Bette Midler, Buster Poindexter, Dick Clark, Garth Brooks, Gary Puckett, Jay Black, Jim Belushi, Johnny Maestro, Lou Martini, Olivia Newton John, Johnny Maestro, Vinny Pastor, Bobby Rydell, Dominic Chianese, Isaac Hayes, Larry Chance, Pepe Cardone from Alive n kickin, Sammy Kershaw, Connie Francis, Joey Dee, New York Yankee Tommy John Wynona Judd, Ronnie Spector, Daryl Run from DMC, Victoria Dennis, Chazz Palimentari, Buster Pointdextor, Tony Orlando
Acting Gene’s Acting Career
Gene decided to send a head-shot in for a T.V. Show called Kingpin playing the role of John Gotti’s best friend Angelo Ruggeiro. He got called in for a reading and nailed it, beating out about 1000 other actors from New York and California. He got cast and flew to Bogata Columbia for 11 days to film and it will be shown on the History channel sometime in September /October.
Blues Bros Show
Welcome to Hats and Shades Brought to you by Mr. Entertainment, Gene DiNapoli from New York. The Ultimate Tribute to The Blues Brothers, the #1 Blues Brother Tribute band around. The Look, the Music and the Moves are what everyone remembers from the Blues Brothers movie that became a cult classic. Great Songs, Awesome Dance moves and High Energy is what makes “HATS AND SHADES” the most exciting Blues Brothers Tribute in the USA. Gene DiNapoli as Jake Blues and Bob McArthur as Elwood Blues recreate the live concert that brought their brand of soul and rhythm and blues to the country after their skit got rave reviews on “Saturday Night Live”.
Gene the Actor
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