About Mehmood Curmally
Mehmood was introduced to the music of Elvis Presley by his father, who ran Mumbai's oldest and most renowned record store. The realization of his greatness came only when his dad walked up to him one rainy August morning with tears in his eyes told him that he had just heard over the radio that Elvis Presley was no more.
The movie release of Elvis - That's The Way It Is, a compilation of Elvis's 1970 legendary Las Vegas concerts is where the inspiration came from. Mehmood went to see that film no less than eight times and was mesmerized by the musical genius and stage presence of the man.
As Mehmood’s passion for singing grew, he knew the music he must perform should be that of Elvis, spanning across genres from Rock n' Roll to Blues to Country to Gospel. As Mehmood says "It's like a calling. I love the man so much. If I can give audiences just one little glimpse of the power of Elvis on stage, that would make me the happiest."
About The ELVIS Tribute Show:
The ELVIS Tribute Show is a humble effort to showcase some of the music, the emotion and the love that came through in every Elvis performance. It covers a range of Elvis’s hit songs from ballads and up-tempo classics sung in his inimitable live style, Add the jumpsuit, cape, scarves, jewelry and moves, and you have not just a live act, but a performance. Formats include a 4 piece band and backup singers or a solo performance with backing tracks. Perfect for club nights, nightclub gigs, restaurant shows, wedding, anniversary, birthday and reunion celebrations, Corporate events or simply just to surprise a dear friend or family at a private function or party at home.
About the band:
Mumbai grown super talented musicians make up The Houndogs. All passionate Elvis fans who make every effort to recreate the original Elvis live sound.
Ryland D’Souza (Keyboards)
Keith Donald (Bass Guitar)
Wilburn D’Costa (Lead Guitar)
Glyston Gracias (Drums)
Backing Vocal support ably given by The Margueritas
Rohit Raj
Damien Andrade
Diya Bhattacharya
Corette Crasto
Some Earlier Shows:
2014 Aug Bombay Gymkhana Gym’s Inn Night, Mumbai
2015 Sep The Willingdon Sports Club Friday Night Live at The Pub, Mumbai
2015 Nov Bombay Gymkhana Gym’s Inn Night, Mumbai
2016 Jan Qubix and Quadron Food Halls Inauguration Nights, Pune
2016 Sep The Willingdon Sports Club Friday Night Live in the Dining Room, Mumbai
2016 Nov Otters Club, Bandra Terrace Reopening, Mumbai
2017 Jan Malcolm Baug, Jogeshwari – Founders Day programme, Mumbai
2017 March The Poona Club, Pune
2018 Jan The Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai
2018 Feb Hard Rock Café, Worli, Mumbai
2018 Feb The Stables, Andheri, Mumbai
2018 Aug The Quarter, Royal Opera House, Mumbai
2018 Dec Wework, BKC, Mumbai – Café gig
2018 Dec The Elvis Den, Pune – Elvis Presley Fan Club of India
2018 Dec Joggers Park, Bandra, Mumbai – LYOP show
2019 Jan The Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai – Members Nite
2019 Feb Vinod Nayar Elvis Theme Party, Mumbai
2019 March The Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai with Jazz Junkies
2019 April Yatch Club, Mumbai
2019 May Wework, BKC, Mumbai – Café gig
