'Elvis is dead! Get over it!'

The rhythm and blues band played a kaleidoscope of covers from Wilson Pickett to Van Morrison with the only foray into Presley territory at the end of the night -- and that a farcical take on Elvis' life.

But the locals are in denial, for Elvis is still the city's biggest tourist draw, especially during Elvis Week.

And last year the king topped Forbes' list for dead celebrity earners, while Presley re-releases and remixes have in the past three years topped American and British music charts.