ALL I NEED IS THE GIRL – NEW SINGLE RELEASE 5/17/2021

(May 17, 2021 / Las Vegas, NV) The finer points of romance are a too often overlooked art…but with triple threat singer/dancer/actor Elijah Rock around, they are ever in bloom and on the rebound. Returning to the scene with his eagerly anticipated sophomore album, Matters of The Heart (due August 13), Rock slides back into the spotlight ever so smoothly with his tastefully swingin’ rendition of “All I Need is the Girl” – a gentleman’s classic from the 1959 Broadway show “Gypsy” (Words by Jule Styne, Music by Stephen Sondheim). It’s the perfect song to spring into summer as America opens back up from 15 months of uncertainty into a reviviscence of hope eternal…and a flinty rekindling for mingling.

Attentively produced by Suzi Reynolds and the music arranged by stalwart pianist Uli Geissendoerfer, “All I Need is The Girl” additionally features Las Vegas A-listers Steve Flora on bass and Ryan Rose on drums – all in crisp service of Rock. The singer embodies the ardent protagonist of the song as if he were custom tailored for love’s blissful success. The sound mix by Brian Chirlo and the warm final mastering by Alan Silverman render the listener to feel as if they are 5throw center smack dab in the cabaret!

Tradition, Style and Romance meet at the audio crossroads of Ageless & Timeless boulevards on Matters of The Heart, the 10-song sophomore recording of baritone crooner Elijah Rock who is also the album’s executive producer. And it is well worth the wait. Herein, Rock continues his impassioned excavations of love’s seductive soundtrack and even contributes a couple of sparkling originals to the brew. “My goal with this project, as always, is to pay homage to and further the legacy of American Classical Jazz heritage,” Rock states. “To make this vital music more meaningful and universal to audiences young…and young at heart.”

Cleveland-born Elijah Rock is a former boy soprano classically trained in Bel canto (beautiful singing) and now a profound baritone vocalist. His passion for true songcraft and all-around entertaining (he is also a world-class tap dancer) launched a career flight that now includes hosting his Las Vegas-based digital entertainment program “The Elijah Rock Variety Show,” lighting up the screen on television’s “Masters of Sex” and authoring the men’s handbook “The Fine Art of Romance.” 

“THE ELIJAH ROCK VARIETY SHOW” LAUNCHES ONLINE | 4.12.2021

New Weekly Series Premieres on April 21. The Series is also Available Wherever You Listen to Podcasts and on YouTube

Las Vegas, NV (April 12, 2021) Showman Elijah Rock (“Masters of Sex”), is bringing back a staple of golden age entertainment with “The Elijah Rock Variety Show.” Premiering online, audiences can opt to watch the show on YouTube, listen via Podcast platforms, or do both directly on www.elijahrock.com. The show launches on April 21st with two complete episodes and an additional ten weekly thereafter. Each episode is hosted by Rock who interviews someone from his vast network of industry peers, friends and celebrities, followed by an entertainment segment that showcases unique talents such as singers, dancers, comedians and more. Some episodes also include a segment titled “It’s the Word!”, wherein Rock recites spiritually empowering spoken word providing inspiration and hope to the audience during these challenging COVID-19 pandemic days. 

The premiere episodes of season one feature actor Jocko Sims (of NBC’s “New Amsterdam”), costume designer Ane Crabtree, actor/director Richard Speight, Jr., plus Ray Charles Robinson, Jr. (first son of musical genius Ray Charles). Additional season one guests include Vegas headliner Clint Holmes, Hollywood screenwriter and children’s rights activist Antwone Fisher, entrepreneur Sita Lewis, and legendary actress Marla Gibbs. 

“The Elijah Rock Variety Show” (pre-recorded) follows “The Elijah Rock Christmas Special” which was a livestream show that aired in December 2020. Both programs are co-produced by Rock and producing partner, Mylene Barretto whose expertise spans digital entertainment marketing and technical operations. “Elijah Rock is a triple threat entertainer engaging audiences through dance, song and acting,” said Barretto. She added, “The Elijah Rock Variety Show” is just the beginning of our new digital venture providing us with a platform to expand our experiential business initiatives and build out an immersive experience to help leverage the visibility of independent artists and their brands.”

Long-dedicated to upholding and aligning himself with the first class carriage and aesthetic of timeless entertainment, singer/actor/dancer, author and host Elijah Rock leaves no stones unturned. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Rock could be seen starring as the lead vocalist in Vegas! the Show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in addition to touring the country as a solo artist. Gershwin For My Soul was the Cleveland-born baritone’s first critically acclaimed Pop Traditional album. Jazziz Magazine marvels, “Rock brings both chops and emotion to his masculine yet sensitive delivery.” Rock’s upcoming sophomore album Matters of the Heart as well as his recently published book, “The Fine Art of Romance – A Bachelor’s Handbook” will be launched via the Variety Show. 

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ELIJAH ROCK EXPANDS BEYOND ALL AROUND ENTERTAINER TO HOST OF UNIQUE PODCAST LAUNCHING WITH A VARIETY SHOW CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 12/1/20

Las Vegas-based actor/singer/tap dancer extraordinaire Elijah Rock refuses to allow the harsh circumstances of COVID-19 to slow his roll. The one-time “Vegas! The Show” lead entertainer at Planet Hollywood has been busier than ever recording an unreleased 9-song album (“Matters of the Heart”) with several numbers featuring live strings, a 4-song companion CD (“Matters of the Heart En Español”), and writing a book (“The Fine Art of Romance: A Bachelor’s Handbook”). Perhaps most gratifying has been an inspired run of 48 interviews Rock has conducted in his new role as host of “The Elijah Rock Podcast Show” that are the basis for a unique program which weds thoughtful topical interviews with celebrities, cultural icons and forward-thinking business people to performances by top talent across the entertainment spectrum. 

Rock is launching this thrilling new concept with “The Elijah Rock Variety Show Christmas Special” event streaming live from Las Vegas on Sunday December 20th at 6pm PST @ elijahrock.com/christmasspecial. Reminiscent of the classic variety shows of yesteryear, Rock reimagines the entertainment experience for a digital only audience with a show which offers family Entertainment, Song, Dance, Jazz, Comedy and Broadway Christmas cheer streaming directly into your home! A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to charities supporting our youth at A New Day Foundation and St. Jude’s Ranch For Children. Additional partnerships with regional Theatres such as North Coast Repertory Theatre (Solana Beach, CA), Ensemble Theatre (Santa Barbara, CA) and Louisa Arts Center (Louisa, VA) and others enhance the support of the performing arts. 

“The Elijah Rock Variety Show Christmas Special” broadcasting from the Renkus-Heinz Theatre at Notoriety will feature exciting acts such as songstress Tymara Walker, jazz singer Jonathan Karrant, Broadway/Vegas stars Ruby Lewis and Frank Lawson, Travis Cloer (the longest running lead as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys), tap dancing twins Sean & John Scott, a cappella group The Doo Wop Kings, contortionist Jazmin LeFae, plus #1 impersonator John Di Domenico. Host Rock will also sing and dance. His soulful all-star band includes musical director Angelo Stokes (drums), David Siegel (piano), David Ostrem (bass) and Michael Spicer (saxophone). 

“We’re in a challenging time here in Las Vegas with the Governor’s mandate of 25% capacity for live events,” Rock laments. “Performers need to perform and now, more than ever, people need family entertainment. My goal is to do my part to celebrate talent and spread joy.” 

The forthcoming “The Elijah Rock Podcast Show” (co-produced by Rock and producing partner Mylene Barretto) is a virtual program currently in post-production. While not an exclusively Black show, the program does favor African American cultural leaders. Shot in glorious 1080P, each installment is slated to be at least an hour in length and can be consumed in both video vodcast as well as audio podcast.

Guests thus far interviewed for “The Elijah Rock Podcast Show” include the legendary Marla Gibbs, Freda Payne, Hollywood screenwriter Antwone Fisher, Las Vegas headliner Clint Holmes, actors Irma P. Hall, Karen Kendrick, Ernest Thomas, Dawnn Lewis, Richard Speight Jr. and Jocko Sims, TV/Film costume designer Anne Crabtree, Ray Charles Jr. (son of the music icon), Jay Sarno Jr. (son of the casino magnate), Broadway producer Rashad Chambers (The Temptations musical “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”), entrepreneurs Walter Hill, Kofu Anku and Sita Lewis, Olympian Jaime Nieto, physicians and health specialists Dr. Marcus Noel and Dr. Shri Myricks Noel, and singer Tasha Taylor (daughter of Soul legend Johnnie Taylor) to name a few.  

“My careers as a singer, dance and actor have been highly fulfilling, but hosting ‘The Elijah Rock Podcast Show’ is an exciting new journey,” Rock enthuses. “My life is becoming more enriched than I could ever have anticipated by elevating other people’s stories. It is my firm belief that we as Americans should be vehemently celebrating each other to counter this time of abject divisiveness in our country.”

by Scott Galloway

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“I first saw Elijah perform in Los Angeles with actor and singer Don Most. I was immediately struck by his charisma, stage presence, perfect pitch and ability to personally captivate and audience. He recently sang short cameo at our venue and with one spellbinding song, he completely stole the show. All audience members were clamoring to find out more about where and when he would be performing next.” Performing Arts Center Coordinator- Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center