I should caution that this show is not for those faint-hearted souls who cannot bear to see some women working themselves into an erotic and hysterical frenzy at the sight of a gyrating hulk. 

Playing to a full house of all ages, the six-foot-three inch, 210-pound, 31-year-old country rockabilly singer displayed an attractive charisma to the females in the packed audience. He punctuated his musical performance by handing out colored scarves and singing to, embracing and kissing many women. 

Carol and her friend, Malena, from Naples, have been Elvis fans ever since they attended high school together in Terre Haute, Ind., and had attended many of his concerts. When they saw MacDonald perform in Fort Myers Beach, they drove from Naples to Port Charlotte to see him again because "he was so good." 

The master of ceremonies introduced the show, entitled "Memories of Elvis," by saying this show would be the first of many to be presented at the cultural center by Celebrity Direct Entertainment. 

This company lists a roster of performers that includes The Platters, The Drifters, Temptations, Coasters, Charley Pride and Jan and Dean, among others. 

MacDonald opened the show backed by his four-piece rock band called "The Moments." Dressed in a white sequinned jacket and tight black pants, he sang and cavorted to "Don't Be Cruel" and "Blue Suede Shoes." 

He alternated lively to romantic with "All Shook Up," "Are You Lonesome Tonight," "Teddy Bear" and "Heartbreak Hotel." He entered the audience to sing a medley of movie songs, "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Rock-a-Hula-Baby" and "Jailhouse Rock." 

Returning to the stage, he injected some blues humor into the show with "(You Ain't Nothin' But a ) Hound Dog," followed by "Love Me Tender," "Return to Sender," "Fever," "Sally Ann" and "My Way." He joked that all those over 50 should not watch him below the waist. 

While the Moments filled in, MacDonald left the stage to change and returned in a tight black leather costume. This highlighted his sensual moves while he danced and sang "Viva Las Vegas." It appeared the majority of the audience had caught the mood, and they were moving, tapping, clapping and dancing to MacDonald's rhythm. 

Mercifully for MacDonald, this ended the first set, for he had expended enormous energy and was sweating. 

The second set was a repeat of the first, with more of Presley's rock and blues and romantic songs. MacDonald elicited howls from his audience when he turned around and rotated his derriere. 

After he ended the final set with a patriotic "The American Trilogy," the emcee called him back for a final rock selection. Many in the audience got up to rock dance in front of the stage. 

Although I've seen several Elvis impersonators, I have never seen anyone who could project Elvis Presley's image as well as Chris MacDonald does. And he does it in an entertaining way.. 

The next presentation by Celebrity Direct at the cultural center is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 22. when Al Holland, formerly of The Platters, will perform. 

You can e-mail Sandy Copperman at SanfordCop@aol.com 

By Sandy Copperman columnist