About Sheryl
Born & bred in Sydney NSW Australia quite a few years ago (1958)
Whilst always interested in singing and music, I was a relative newcomer to performing compared to many of my peers when I started. I have been singing professionally for 15 years and paying tribute to Elvis as my alter ego ShElvis® for 11 years. All this with both backing tacks and live bands.
Started singing at the request of friends 15 years ago and this led to her appearing at clubs and pubs. She has challenged herself with developing the alter ego of ShElvis® after being invited to join Cool River Band ( Feelin Groovy Oz) in 2013.
Having an unusual depth to my voice, and a surprising vocal range, which lends itself to the lower tones of Elvis songs, has gained me an appreciative following. The best feeling, I get is seeing the change in peoples’ faces when I start singing.
Have had and still having, the privilege of singing with some great ETAs (Elvis Tribute Artists) such as Johnny Lee Memphis, Elias Jamhour, Jack Gatto, Sean Luke Spiteri, Marcus Elvis Jackson, Nic King, John Elvis Collins, Paul Fenech, Allan Wright, Carmine Camilio, Stuey V, Terry Leonard, Mark Andrew Tabone, to name a few.
During COVID-19 Lockdowns I have gone live on different platforms every Wednesday night, weekends and when requested to help entertain fans and followers in isolation all over the world.
This was not only been a pleasure, but a side effect was keeping my vocal skills tuned for when we were allowed to return to ‘Live’ Audiences.
Career highlights:
Fourth Placing Busking Competition Parkes Elvis Festival 2013
Third Placing Blue Mountains Elvis Festival 2013
First Place Busking Competition Parkes Elvis Festival 2014
Second Placing Blue Mountains Elvis Festival 2014
First Place Penrith Gaels Irish Club Elvis Extravaganza Kingswood NSW 2014
First Place Hunter Valley Elvis Tribute Competition 2014
Top 5 2016 Viva Surfers Paradise UETA Contest 2016-2019
Successful entry to UETA Competition at Southfork Ranch, Plano, Texas, USA 2017
Cooly Rocks On UETA Contest 2020-2022
Induction to the International ETA Hall of Fame 2022
First Place Elvis Down Under (New Zealand) 2023
Opening headliner for the Blue Mountains Elvis Festival 2015 - 2022
Confirmed return gigs at for Parkes Elvis Festival 2014 –2025. Includes Parkes Services Club, ARTC Cooke Park Stage, Memphis Stage (Clairinda St), Club Forbes
Interviews with radio on 2PK Parkes/Tom Furey, 2GB with Susie Elleman 2016, Queer Radio Sydney 89.3fm, Reuters Thompson International 2023
Television media with Orange Prime 7, Win and the Today Show with Karl Stephanovic and Lisa Wilkinson 2016, Morning Show with Larry Emdur & Kylie Gillies 2017, Studio 10 with Robbo 2017
Media print – Broadly (online), That’s Life Magazine, Woman’s Day 2016, various local newspapers, Reuters Thompson International 2023 (media links available)
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.epmusicwithatwist.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.scharkie
ShElvis® Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElvisWithATwistOfLemon/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dancer.58
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZzNVTKeRVka1AiDR5CDg