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Melvis is ready to T.C.B.

“A Very Kitschy Christmas” is back for a second year with comedian and Elvis impersonator Melissa Brumm, aka MELVIS. Who can pass up the chance to see The King in a venue as intimate as The Bur Oak, not far from where Elvis himself once broke up a fight at a gas station? In addition to the music of Presley, there will be holiday songs, retro costumes, aluminum Christmas trees and dancing. Free; donations go to OutReach.

media release: Madison has its fair share of Elvis impersonators, but it only has ONE female Elvis impersonator, MELVIS! MELVIS is singer, performer and comedian portrayed by Madison native Melissa Brumm. She is presenting the second annual show called “A Very Kitschy Christmas with MELVIS” at The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, on December 19 at 7:00pm (doors at 6:00pm).

“A Very Kitschy Christmas” is a one-woman musical comedy show featuring Elvis hits, Christmas songs, dancing, jokes, storytelling, and plus one or two other impersonations. In addition to Elvis, Brumm impersonates news personality Rachel Maddow, Wayne & Garth from Wayne’s World, Cher (and Sonny too, believe it or not!), and many others. 

Brumm has been performing as MELVIS since 2019. “I got into impersonating Elvis by singing like him, then I put on the costume and found out I could look like him and made into the show you’re going to see,” says Brumm. “And I realized it’s funny to sing cover songs Elvis never would have sung. When I start signing ‘Santa Baby’ or ‘Feliz Navidad’ as Elvis, it surprises people and that’s where the element of the comedy comes from.” 

A Very Kitschy Christmas is December 19 at the Bur Oak. “This show is a variety show. I’ll sing Christmas and Elvis songs, and I’ll encourage people to participate by inviting them to dance and sing along,” Brumm says. 

The event is free to attend. Doors are at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. It’s encouraged to come dressed up in your best retro outfit or formal. The bar will have special deals featuring drinks popular in the 50’s as well. 

Organizers will be collecting donations to benefit OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center.

If you’re in the mood for aluminum Christmas trees, kitschy jokes, old school Christmas music and dancing to 60’s tunes, you’ll be in the right place at the Bur Oak, December 19 for A Very Kitschy Christmas with MELVIS.