ALOHA 2026 HAWAIIAN DINNER AND DANCE,
VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA.
Elvis Presley and Perry Como No infringements intended
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We have a gentleman who is Vancouver's Elvis Presley, but he was a Singapore citizen once. He needs no introduction actually because he's appeared on this blog for many years now.
Happy Tay, yes! That's his name.
He is a well-known Elvis Tribute Artiste [ETA] and is always being invited to perform in shows, at dinners and dances in friendly city Vancouver. But this time around he's joined by another former Singaporean who had migrated to Perth, Australia.
That's Cedric Collars! He’s an accomplished pianist who is still very active Down-Under. He's also known as Perry Como.
I received some photographs recently. So here we have two former Singaporeans who met in Canada to enjoy a Hawaiian theme get-together. What a world we live in; jetting from one space to another in quick time.
Happy Tay with Cedric Collars [Australia's Perry Como], who came all the way from Perth to enjoy the evening. "That's what friends are for..."
Guest Cedric Collars, [in white] watching from the stage.
Happy, celebrated Canada Day on 1st July, 2026.
And the big event that evening was for a fundraising ALOHA 2026 HAWAIIAN DINNER AND DANCE. Here's Happy himself to announce the event.
"The grand entrance that evening was Elvis with his Hawaiian Dancers, singing and dancing to the excitement of the audience. Yes, the Perry Como of Perth, Australia was there too. Cedric Collars sang and was very well received. The turn-out was good with about 200 guests attending."
Happy in action singing Elvis hits, and very well too. He has a fantastically powerful voice and always brings loud applause.
"A solo dance provided by a pretty lady.
Hawaiian Shake and a Hula Baby..."
On the floor now with his group of ladies is Happy.
"Night and you, In Blue Hawaii..."
A Happy fan screamed as she left excitedly after meeting 'Elvis' and getting a handshake from him after he sang, “The Wonders of You.”
Cedric, musician, singer and Perry Como Tribute Artiste,
flies too because he is a licensed pilot.
Happy Tay [Vancouver's Elvis]
with an ardent fan who is one of the members of the Knights of Columbus too and a Captain with the Canadian Armed Forces and a fan of Elvis.
Check them out:
Images: Google; Happy Tay and Cedric Collars.
Andy, my guess is Happy n Cedric must have attracted some HAWAIIN DANCES !!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes! I guess both of them are more attractive than the dancers. Thanks JIMMY for being the first commentator.
ReplyDeleteThey all have taken so much of trouble to make this a night to remember in Canada...I salute them...
ReplyDeleteYou should know CEDRIC, being a PERTH enthusiast
ReplyDeleteDear Andy this is an interesting read I didn’t know we have such talented Singaporeans around that if not for your blog they will never be discovered by fellow Singaporeans! Thank you Andy.
ReplyDeleteYes, Patrick. We do have outstanding musicians who have ventured overseas and be successful. Happy n Cedric are only two. Even today, a lady who leads in the musical HAMILTON on the London stage, is so popular, she’s hitting the headlines every single night she appears.
ReplyDeleteNext visit back to Singapore. I shall invite Happy Tay again to our jam session.😊🎤
ReplyDeleteWhat a musical treat to the attendees of Aloha 2026 Hawaiian Dinner & Dance fund raising event in Vancouver Canada. With two "big name" ("Elvis" & "Perry Como") singers performing, it was little wonder that those present had a swell time. Had our very own "Paul Anka" been invited to that event, I'm pretty sure it would have brought the entertainment level up another notch.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteJimmy! Your comments have reached a level so astute, I think you deserve an honourable place in the Music Hall of Famous Comments.☺️ THANKS JIIMMY. Just kidding. And Edward thanks for the visit.
Rcvd this fr a friend in S'pore. WOW....never know they did a write up on my show too. 🤣👌😂 Have a great week & take care.
ReplyDeleteHappy from Canada sent to me. Small world. Met him twice at jamming sessions.
ReplyDeleteMusic is magnetic and magical, drawing lovers from all over the world for instrumental and vocal harmonies. 🎸🥁🎤🎷
ReplyDeleteMet up with Happy for dim sum at Richmond, the Asian part of Vancouver and catching up with all the latest music gossip of Singapore 🇸🇬
ReplyDeleteHi Andy. U really send out my show with Cedric eh? He fwd me same too. I got some friends who fwd it take & my response to them Thks anyway my Friend.
ReplyDeleteHaving dim sum with Cedric today. Wish u cud join us too. 👌👍🏻🇨🇦🇸🇬
ReplyDeleteThanks HAPPY and CEDRIC for the posting rights and Tim sum invitation. Glad you both managed the D&D so well. 👏👏👏❤️🎶🎹
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