Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Other Local Resorts & Areas => Olu Deniz Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Glenn66 on June 13, 2008, 22:46:30 PM
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Does "Elvis" still appear on Tuesday nights at the Buffalo bar/restaurant in Olu?
We are soon to visit again, and this time we have my mum and dad with us, they enjoyed the photos from last year, and would like to see the great man for themselves.
Any info would be appreciated.
Glenn :)
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Bloody hell, the rumours are true, he is still alive. :D
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Yes Mr.C, I can confirm he was alive and well and mimeing to "a little less conversation..." last July.
He did have a passing resemblence to the Dutch guy who owns the Buffalo, but I am putting that down to
a) the sun
b) it was dark
c) I was pi**ed
A damn good night-out all the same.
Glenn
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Don't be ridiculous Glenn. Elvis never owned a buffalo.
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I believe he did own a Geko, didn't he?
Glenn
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No, a condo.
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Quando?
Glenn
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I'm pretty sure he never owned an apartment in Spain, no.
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I've missed all this.
Glenn
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Where have you been anyway?
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Working all hours.Ready for our holiday, or a good 8hrs kip would do!
You may see the results soon, if you get my drift. ;)
Glenn
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I know this isn't a chat room but where do CBF'rs meet up for a beer in calis?And when?
Glenn
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This year at Bambu on Wednesdays - anytime after 9. Can be plenty or not many, you can never tell.
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Thank you.
Glenn
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I have in the past taken my handicapped brother ( who loved the real Elvis ) to many `elvis impersonator` shows in the UK , most of them excellent, particularly Lee `memphis` king.
Apologies if I upset anyone here, but to see an `Elvis impersonator` and we are talking `pub singer standard` advertised in Olu Deniz, to me is the `pits`:-\ I have noticed recently how Olu Deniz is going downhill :-( more karaoke bars etc... now 2 bit elvis impersonators :-( what next to drag it down further....? `the full monty` shows in the bars there :o ???
Ah well I have my memories of how wonderful and chilled Olu Deniz used to be years ago
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Pardon me for breathing.
Glenn
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We both love Elvis too, and I agree, Lee Memphis King was superb when we saw him last year. :)
But we also enjoy a good laugh with a couple of beers if there's an Elvis impersonator about! "Pub singer standard" Elvises (or is it Elvi? :D ) are often very good and its nice to have a singalong. If you like the music, I totally agree that there's nothing quite like "the real thing" - but no-one is forcing you to go and watch if there's an impersonator on, and you don't have to stay if he's c**p! :) :o :-\ :)
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The point I am trying to make... let me clarify please. Its the fact that even Olu Deniz now has to resort to pub singers, and karaoke....the spread of `tacky entertainment` is what bothers me... leave the `pub singers` and second rate elvis impersonators where they belong... either Blackpool or in english pubs. I particularly dont want to see the spread of tacky entertainment spreading into Olu Deniz. Hisaronu is getting ruined... now Olu Deniz ?
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The bar I was referring to is owned by a dutch guy (I think), it is he who does the Elvis impression, in his own place and has been doing it for at least the last two summers (to packed audiences,you have to book tables in advance).The restaurant is themed as an "authentic" steakhouse with lots of Americana and memorabilia.When we went to have a meal there Elvis was on stage for approx 10 mins,everyone we witnessed was having a good time.
So, unfortunately the "tacky" entertainment has been there for a while already.I am sorry if the Olu of your fond memories has gone but if this is what people want......
I don't want to get into a row with you and I do understand your point of view, but I think one Elvis impersonator doesn't mean the end of civilisation in Olu Deniz.
Glenn
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I can see both points- I never go to anything like this but last year we stopped off at a little restaurant in Olu Deniz I think it was a Pida place (you had to go upstairs). As we were sat eating, Elvis presley came on in the place underneath us. This is totally not the thing I would go to but found myself loving every minute of it. Had a great evening people watching. You can't blame the Turks for giving holiday makers what they want and this was clearly what those people wanted as the place was packed.
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Not the end :) but perhaps the beginning :-\ but I take your point :-) we are all different with our tastes. But as much as I / we can, we seek out establishments as turkish as possible, after all we are in turkey. I love all areas of turkish music, dancing etc.. its in short supply around our area of Turkey, although we have the Hisar club and the turk bar in Hisaronu which we frequent.
I`m sorry if I come across as a grump ( anyone who knows me would tell you I am not )
I just cant get my head round the fact that some brits want to sit and listen to a poor Elvis impersonator in a restaurant above all places ??? ah well c`est la vie` ;)
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Absolutley c'est la vie. There is no accounting for taste. I also love the Turkish places except where we are expected to get up and make a fool of ourselves - again - no thanks- hate it.
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It was more of the "novelty" aspect Sleuth.I have never seen an Elvis Impersonator before and its not something we would do usually.I too enjoy immersing myself in local culture, but with two boys in tow they can only take so much culture before I have a mutiny on my hands!
Its easy to start sounding a bit "twee" about "low brow" entertainment, but it was a spectacle that I am keen for my parents to see/enjoy on their holiday with us.No offence taken, you're not a grump you just have your own valid opinions.
Glenn
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If Lee Memphis King is ever doing a show at a theatre near you in the UK ... take any elvis fans to see him, I gaurantee you will be amazed at the excellent elvis performance ;)
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Can anyone tell me if "the king" is still at the Bufffalo on Tuesday nights please?
Glenn
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Hi Glenn, Yes Tuesday and Fridays he is on, I was over end of May and we went. I have to say it was really good fun, busy, a good laugh, not tacky and I like you often frequent Turkish places and nice quiet restaurants. This was a change and my two sons (8 and 11) loved it, next time we are there (July) we will use their complimentary pick up service (limo) and eat there. I understand Sleuths opinion but if you really dont like these sort of places that are sitting side by side the more traditional places maybe it's time to find a different spot to visit / live.
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Thank you SuziQ,as I said it was something on the spare-of-the-moment and was good fun! I hope my mum and dad enjoy it as much as we did.So thats the Buffalo on Tuesday or Friday!
Glenn
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My in laws were talking about Elvis but I'm sure they said he was at The Flying Dutchman on a Tuesday and Friday.
We decided to give it a miss having already suffered our most awful evening ever in Turkey at The Talk of the Town......lots of people gave the show a standing ovation-but definitely not our cup of tea!