Summary of "Black Elvis"

Black Elvis is trying to become somebody in this world. Playing on his beat up guitar old Elvis tunes at an open mic night regularly. It isn't until a new face comes into the bar that he realizes how poorly his act really is. The Korean blues singer knocks Black Elvis out of the water in talent. Black Elvis is then unable to follow this performance and chooses to sing a song for a well known citizen who died the night before. His act isn't good, but the idea of singing Amazing Grace to honor everyones friend is what gets him the applause. After his performance he talks to the Korean man about his performance and advice. It becomes about his act and how he wants to go to memphis and become an Elvis impersonator. The advice of the other singer is to stay away from Memphis because there are already tons of Black Elvis'. This discourages him and when he gets home his wondering thoughts lead him to talking to the women who died the night before asking why he would sing a song to her when he didn't even like her. He then notices two boys outside making fun of him spray painting his picture on the ground, laughing. He doesn't believe in himself and can never go anywhere until he does.