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With over 2,400 Las Vegas performances to his credit, “Entertainer of the Year” and “Impressionist of the Year” are two titles often used to describe ‘Comic Singing Impressionist’ Larry G Jones. His one-man show also competed with Las Vegas’ biggest productions to prove its merit with over four years as one of Tripadvisor’s ‘Top Five’ consumer rated Vegas shows.

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–– With over 2,400 Las Vegas performances to his credit, “Entertainer of the Year” and “Impressionist of the Year” are two titles often used to describe ‘Comic Singing Impressionist’ Larry G Jones. His one-man show also competed with Las Vegas’ biggest productions to prove its merit with over four years as one of Tripadvisor’s ‘Top Five’ consumer rated Vegas shows.

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Larry G Jones Comic Singing Impressionist

“I’ve seen every show in Las Vegas and Larry G Jones’ show is among the best of the best. A phenomenal singer, comedian, and all around entertainer” -Vegas4Locals.com “A High energy show that routinely elicits dozens of characters in rapid succession. As talented as many on the Las Vegas strip. -Las Vegas Sun

BIOGRAPHY:

With over 2,400 Las Vegas performances to his credit, “Entertainer of the Year” and “Impressionist of the Year” are two titles often used to describe ‘Comic Singing Impressionist’ Larry G Jones. His one-man show also competed with Las Vegas’ biggest productions to prove its merit with over four years as one of Tripadvisor’s ‘Top Five’ consumer rated Vegas shows. Each customizable experience is a fast-paced and fun filled celebration of hit music mixed with hilarious comedy. You will be highly entertained by an all-star celebrity cast of rapid-fire voice impressions including many of Las Vegas’ biggest headliners and Billboard’s greatest artists.. The Temptations, Cher, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Elvis, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Rat Pack are just a small sample of the 75 plus voices Larry performs in each show. When you throw a few famous comedians, Hollywood celebrities, and presidential voices in the mix, there is enough comedy and music to appeal to just about everyone. Las Vegas Magazine says this show is “Not only hilarious, it’s astounding.” Originally from Alabama, Larry G Jones started his musical journey as the front man and singer in a classic rock band while attending college for Mechanical Engineering. Larry holds a BSME from Auburn University and was awarded two voice-performance scholarships from the Southern California Conservatory of Music, & Loyola Marymount University. Larry’s four octave classically trained voice has also amazed audiences from all over the world on radio and his TV credits include ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘As the World Turns.’ Larry is a three-time survivor! If you would like some content added to the entertainment presentation, change, diversity, and perseverance through hard times are on the list of topics that can be incorporated into his customizable show. Larry shares his experiences of triumph over adversity from his stage IV cancer diagnosis to numerous other health challenges. Larry rose above the odds and inspires all who hear his amazing stories of struggles and survival through laughter, hope, attitude, and faith. As a Corporate Entertainer, his list of Fortune 500 corporate clients reads like a “who’s who” in the industry. Are you ready to have some fun!!?

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Larry G Jones Comic Singing Impressionist

LAS VEGAS PRESS/ REVIEWS:

“I’ve seen all over 85 shows in Las Vegas and Larry G Jones’ show is among the best of the best. He is a phenomenal singer, comedian, and all around entertainer” -Vegas4Locals.com “A High energy show that routinely elicits dozens of characters in rapidsuccession. As talented as many on the Las Vegas strip. -Las Vegas Sun

“He was buzzing through impressions so full of one-liners and comedic lyrics that you barely stoppedlaughing at the last one before he hit you with another zinger. Heir to Danny Gans.” -Accessvegas.com -2001

“His mannerisms & voices are dead-on, it is his comical parodies thatset him apart. Unlike most impressionists Jones can readily switch hisvoice from men to women and back again” – Las Vegas Senior Press

The fast-moving show features about 70 impressions - everyone from Sammy Davis Jr., to Johnny Cash, to George W. Bush, to Bill Cosby to Cher get the Jones treatment. It never seems to matter whether the subject of his impersonation is male or female, high or low voice, all over the tabloids or a one-hit wonder from the '70s. Jones channels all his subjects with sensitivity and a sense of humor. Larry has an impressive vocal range and when he breaks into "I Can't Get Next to You," singing all four of the Temptations' vocal parts, it's not only hilarious, it's astounding.” - Las Vegas Magazine

“His talents are a strong rival to every other impressionist in Las Vegas. Jones has a masterful ability tomanipulate his body, his face, and his voice. His routine gives us a fast paced and delightful romp throughmusical history, and we relive the times by hearing our favorite artists. He has the ability to do both male and female voices, and his rendition or Cher is a highlight in the evening!” -Igoshows.com

“Jones not only delivers terrific impressions, his comedic talent is well-timed and physically impressive. He's got the sound, facial expressions, the moves - and the talent. His parody of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire is hilarious; likewise Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson. His duet between Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie Cole is awesome.” -EverythingLV.com

“It's the delivery and comedic lyrics of the songs that make this show a winner. I’ve gotta tell ya, this guy can sing. Larry combines his great voice with a personality that marks this show's appeal. He could make it just aswell as a singer who does impressions rather than an impressionist who sings” -LasVegas.com

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Larry G Jones Comic Singing Impressionist

SAMPLE LIST OF VOICES SINGING IMPRESSIONS

Frankie Valli Sammy Davis Jr. English Proper Garth Brooks Sammy Haggar English Cockney

Aaron Neville George Michaels Sha Na Na Fat Albert Aerosmith Gordon Lightfoot Sonny Felix the Cat America Hall & Oates Stevie Nicks Foghorn Leghorn Al Green Harry Chapin Stevie Wonder Forest Gump Ambrosia Hootie Sting Fred Flintstone Andy Williams Ike Turner Temptations George Burn Anita Baker Jack Black The Platters Gracie Burns Aretha Franklin James Blunt The Tokens George Bush Axl Rose James Brown The Spinners George W. Bush B. J. Thomas James Taylor Tina Turner Gomer Pyle Barry Manilow Jerry Lee Lewis Tiny Tim Hepburn Barry White Jimmy Buffet Tom Jones Humphrey Bogart Bee Gees Joe Cocker Tony Bennett Jack Benny Big Bopper John Denver Van Morrison Jack Lemmon Billy Idol Jonathan Edwards Wayne Newton Jack Nicholson Billy Ocean Johnny Cash Willie Nelson James Cagney Bing Crosby Johnny Mathis etc, etc. etc…… James T. Kirk Blood Sweat & Tears Johnny Nash Jeff Foxworthy Bob Dylan Julio Iglesias SPEAKING

IMPRESSIONS: Jimmy Carter

Bob Seger Kim Carnes Jimmy Stewart Bobby Caldwell Larry Graham Andy Rooney John F. Kennedy Bobby McFerrin Leo Sayer Al Pacino John Wayne Bobby Darin Lou Rawls Arnold

Schwarzenegger Julia Child

Boy George Louie Armstrong Kermit the Frog Bread Meatloaf Austin Powers Lawrence Welk Brian Adams Michael Crawford Barney Rubble Maxwell Smart Bruce Springsteen Michael Jackson Batman + Robin Oggie Doggie Buddy Holly Michael McDonald Bella Lugosi Pee Wee Herman Carl Douglas Minnie Ripperton Bill Clinton Peter Lorre Cat Stevens Nat Cole Bill Cosby Porky Pig Cher Natalie Cole Boo-Boo Puss-in-Boots Chic Neil Diamond Borat Richard Nixon Chicago Neil Sedaka Boris Rocky Chubby Checker Neil Young Bugs Bunny Ronald Regan Dan Folgelberg Otis Redding Christopher Lloyd Ross Perot David Bowie Patti Labelle Church Lady Scotty Dean Martin Peaches & Herb Clint Eastwood Sean Connery Del Shannon Phil Collins Colombo Shrek Elton John Prince Dean Martin Spock Elvis Presley Ray Charles Donkey Terminator Englebert Humperdink

Rick Astley Dr. Evil Rod Serlling Rick James E.G. Robinson Voice-Over Guy

Everly Brothers Righteous Brothers Ed Sullivan Walter Mathau Fats Domino Rod Stewart Edith Bunker Wicked Witch Frank Sinatra Roy Orbison Elmer Fudd Wizard of Oz …etc..

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Larry G Jones Comic Singing Impressionist

Larry G Jones

Entertainment Resume HEADLINING LAS VEGAS CASINOS FOR 10+ Years/2400+ shows

Voice/Performance Scholarships - Southern California Conservatory of Music and Loyola Marymount University Opera Technique/Acting UCLA, John Hall

Five Years Classical Voice/Acting Seth Riggs Associates + Private Lessons

TELEVISION - MOVIES - CLIENTS - CASINOS: All American Homes Aladdin Hotel/Casino Bowfinger Bellagio Hotel/Casino Best Buy Electronics Buffalo Bill’s Hotel/Casino California State Fair Caesar’s Palace Hotel/Casino Coachman Industries Coachman RVs Days of Our Lives Disneyland Fitzgeralds Hotel/Casino Showroom Four Seasons (Varied locations) Fremont Street Experience Golden Nugget Harrah’s (Reno) Jack Nicholas Golf Club(Orlando) Lady Luck Hotel Casino Medavante Corporation Mirage Las Vegas Hotel/Casino Main Street Station Hotel/Casino Mandalay Bay Arena

Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino Monte Carlo Hotel/Casino Hewlett Packard New York New York Hotel/Casino Oracle Software Palace Station Hotel/Casino Peppermill Hotel/Casino Rainbow Hotel/Casino Rio Hotel/Casino Sahara Hotel/Casino Stardust Hotel/Casino Summit Insurance Susan G. Komen –Race for the Cure Taco Bell Tales from the Crypt Texas Auto Dealers Association Taxi-Limo Para transit Association The Profiler The Young and the Restless Tropicana Hotel/Casino Wooster Chamber of Commerce Woodlands Home finder Center Venetian Hotel and Casino

INTERNATIONAL RADIO/TELEVISION/MEDIA RECORING: ESL Educational Series: Voiceovers/Jingles McGraw-Hill RADIO COMEDY Sound-alike/Voiceovers: NATIONAL DISTRTRIBUTION & AIRPLAY MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS Sound-alike/Voiceovers: INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION

Television Series: NBC Television Movie of the Week Soundtracks: ABC Television Cartoon Tracks: FOX Cartoons Theme Song: MTV Series Pilot

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Letters of Recommendation

Reference Larry Jones:

March 29, 2008

We contracted Larry Jones for a private engagement with excellent results. His performance was well received by an audience with a wide age range of guests foa Fund Raising event in Florida. We will continue to promote Larry Jones, a talented professional singing impressionist comedian. Larry was responsive to a challenging set-up and sound check time and has a "can do" attitude to make the event a success.

Sincerely, Bob J. Grabow CEO Grabow & Associates, Inc. Putting Show Biz into Your Biz since 1983 4219 Creekmeadow Drive Dallas, TX 75287 972.250.1162 1.888.290.1162 972.250.1165 fax 972.977.3299 cell [email protected] bbi

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Classique Productions Entertainment Network Winner

“BEST AGENT”

July 14, 2010 To Whom it May Concern, Classique Productions is one of the largest entertainment agencies focusing on Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Acts in the United States of America. I am writing this letter as a recommendation letter regarding the amazing talent of Larry G Jones. I have seen Larry perform at many events and have hired him for events I produce as well. He has always exceeded my expectations in every way. The ultimate professional, he brings a rare and appreciated creativity to the table, sharing ideas and making suggestions that are both innovative and timely. He is the knot that ties the show together. An example is when I hired him for a show for a very difficult client with a great many acts on one stage, with an attempt to “theme” the show even with all the different acts. Larry was the Emcee and did comedy bits throughout the show. He customized the show and selected “bits” that totally tied my theme together and drew the audience into the show with perfection. My client was thrilled, which in turn made me thrilled with Larry’s ability to make the theme come alive and allow my client to realize his vision with the show. In short, he made me look good! I have experienced Larry working his magic as a solo performer doing his own show and I have experienced Larry’s leadership abilities as part of a show with a large cast. In both cases, he has excelled. We look forward to working with Larry at every opportunity and I can recommend him without hesitation. Sincerely,

Linda Collins President

Classique Productions Inc. 7400 Bisonwood Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89131 (702) 639-6550 www.classiqueproductions.com

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April 3, 2009 To IACEP(International Association of Corporate Event Producers) Showcase review board: I have had the pleasure of using Larry for corporate events and received positive response from all clients. Larry is a dedicated and talented impressionist with a depth of repertoire that enables him to custom fit any themed program or event. I highly recommend Larry and would use him again whenever the opportunity presents itself. Sincerely, Dan Nelson, CSEP, CMP. IACEP

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Entertainer of the Year ~Larry G. Jones~

What a great show! Showman of the year, Larry G. Jones! The Florida State University Boosters chartered the Regent Navigator for May 10, 2008 through our company. They looked at us to bring entertainment up a level on our cruise and we in turn looked to Larry G. Jones. It meant that our client had to pay out more money and then hope that it was all worth it. We took a chance when we requested an impressionist that none of us had ever seen in person. However, after the first show, I breathed a sigh of relief and said “Thank God. What a fabulous show!”

Although I knew that the rest of Larry’s shows would be everything we hoped they would be, I had no idea that he would go beyond the call of “showman” as he entertained in various other ways throughout the week. Larry was more than a showman, he was a complete entertainer, because he went beyond what you see on stage as part of a show and incorporated the cruisers into his humor throughout the week. He even re-wrote his shows to encompass special jokes and issues that would pertain to this specific group. I think that the passengers left with a feeling that they got to know him in a way that made them all “friends”. To just see him approach would make you smile in anticipation of something fun to come. Even when Larry shared a serious part of his life during one show, it was not done to make us laugh at his deep misfortune in his life or to feel sadness, but rather to let us feel uplifted. Life is good. Every day that we spend with those we care about; every day that we do what we do best, it’s all good…it’s a reason to have joy and to laugh.

We got quite a bit more than we bargained for …than we paid for…we got the whole package…Nothing short of “Entertainer of the Year”.

Susan Estergard‐Group Program Manager

Premiere College Sports together with Dodds Athletic Tours

308 S. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 373‐5067

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Larry was given 6 months to live due to cancer, but that was over 10 years ago.

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May 15, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: Larry G. Jones performed at our networking reception on February 27, 2008 at the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Larry was entertaining and our attendees and sponsors thoroughly enjoyed his vast array of impressions. We heard many positive responses to Larry’s performance - his interaction with the audience and singing ability were a huge success! We were honored to have Larry G. Jones perform for our group of over 800 attendees. It was a great performance and we look forward to working with him again in the future! Sincerely,

Cristina Cotto Conference Manager, IWCE Penton Media

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Dear Raphael and Larry, Thanks so much again for such a great performance last Monday. It was an incredible start to an incredible week and I very much appreciate how accommodating you were with the group. They loved every second! We definitely exhausted them in Vegas, but they pushed through and had a memorable time to say the least. Alecka and I just got back to England yesterday and we’re desperately trying to recover! We hope that the new show is a great success and look forward to seeing you again next time we’re in town. All the best, Clementine Clementine James Lillingston One Folly Mews 223A Portobello Road London, W11 1LU T: +44 (0) 207 221 5820 F: +44 (0) 207 221 5830 M: +44 (0) 7824 460 001 W: www.lillingston.co.uk