James Kruk Elite Elvis Tribute

• Les Allen - Guitar/Vocals
• Chuck Poche - Bass
• Little Larry DeMontegre - Drums
• Aaron Magers - Keyboards
• Ron E Harmon - Keyboards
• Rick Favella - Drums

James Kruk started playing "Elvis" in the National tour of comedian Steve Martin's smash hit play "Picasso at The Lapin Agile." His performance defies and destroys the often bad stereotype of "Elvis Impersonator" That is why; when celebrities, Casino's The Hard Rock Hotel, or television networks need an Elvis entertainer they call James Kruk. They know his look and sound are amazing. They also know he possesses the sincerity, charisma, professionalism and an uncanny ability to touch the audience to the soul. He has opened for national acts Eels The Submarines, Super Diamond. He has performed at major venues like the El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, The Belly Up Solana Beach, Redondo Beach Pier (just to name a few), Sold Out The California Theatre San Bernardino. Performed at Fords Theatre Washington D.C. The Wilshire Theatre Los Angeles, Fischer Theatre Detroit and countless others. He was recently selected out of all the Elvis Tribute artists in California to perform at Elvis Presley's former mansion at 1174 Hillcrest Rd. for some of Elvis close friends, academy award winning producers, and Elvis' longtime girlfriend Linda Thompson. Currently Kruk and his Band The Big Boss Men are regulars at Viejas casino.

Kruk offers a classy and extremely fun high energy Elvis Tribute. His audience interaction and theatrical abilities truly help him to create an event that you and your guests will long remember, Because it is YOUR event He understands the party isn't all about him but all about YOU and your guests. Kruk has entertained at many higher profile corporate and celebrity events as well as special event nights, openings, and charity bonanza's.

Voted one of the top 12 San Diego Celebrities to watch for in 2010 by the San Diego Reader,the only Tribute Artist on the list.

Featured On FOX,CW,NBC Morning News shows, and Telexpress Europe.
Kruk is by far the most crowd pleasing and charismatic "Elvis" performer in California!

WINNER San Diego County Elvis Contest.

Read below what noted Music producer and writer Ed Decker wrote about my tribute.

"Their singer (James Kruk) was the most animated and most entertaining performer of the evening. His moves, his posture, his rooster-like attitude, powerful vocals, and boyish sense of humor all added up to a win in Choreography / Stage Presence subcategory...
James Kruk and City Limits blew up that room from the minute they arrived on stage and kept blowing it up, with one stick of dynamite after another, until it was over."

James Kruk is an Elvis Tribute Artist with a background of over 15 years as a professional singer and actor. Before becoming a full time Elvis Tribute Artist Kruk performed on stage in Shakespeare Festivals, Television, and feature films, as well as a 4 years in Poland a as an English teacher. He performs regularly at Bars, Clubs, Celebrity and Charity Events,Festivals, weddings, and private parties either solo or with his band, the fantastic "City Limits" with the guitar wizardry of Les Allen.

Veteran of over 450 performances as "Elvis" in the Broadway National Touring production of Steve Martin's(Writer/Actor/Comedian) "Picasso at the Lapin Agile." Kruk received rave reviews from critics and audience members alike.

James Kruk captures the look feel and fun of Elvis from the Black Leather '68 Comeback Special through the early high octane Vegas showroom years to the Country twinged mid seventies. The scarves the glimmer and karate kicks will bring you back to those beautiful days when The King Ruled!
He has wowed crowds as large as 2500 and as intimate as 4-for special wedding ceremonies.

His audience inter-action is second to none! His sense of humor is very natural and many have said an added jewel to an already very impressive tribute.

Kruk's show is like taking a piece of Broadway and throwing in some Vegas dazzle and building it upon a foundation of Memphis soul. Then simply bringing it to your event.

Kruk has sparkling blue eyes, high cheek bones, and a crooked grin suggesting Elvis' own swoon inducing good looks.
James Kruk is great for promotions, parties and charity events where his acting talents make a great addition to his fantastic renditions of Elvis' songs.


King Kruk and his band The Big Boss Men have performed at LARGE venues as San Bernardino's 1700 seat California Theatre, Redondo Beach Pier and are regulars at Viejas Casino.
They can re-create great Elvis shows like "Aloha from Hawaii" "Vegas 1970"
"New Years 1976!" A TOTAL Elvis experience for corporate and private functions!

Read A Few Reviews from James "King" Kruks clients

-King Kruk was hired for my daughter's 40th Birthday party as a surprise. She is a huge Elvis fan and collector. When he walked through the door, I thought she was going to faint. To say he was outstanding, doesn't do him justice - what a performer he is and a nicer, more personable man you won't meet. Not only did he perform song after song, and interacted with everyone at the party, he was kind enough to stay afterwards for pictures for anyone who wanted one with him and for however long it took. Again, he was 100 times better than we ever thought he would be. Here it is one week later, and we are still talking about him. A true professional and nicer man you won't meet and yes, he sounds and performs just like Elvis!!! Thank you for making my daughter's 40th birthday party an evening she will always remember!!!

Eileen C. La Mesa Ca.


-I hired King Kruk as our Official Elvis at a major San Diego hotel to celebrate Elvis Presley's 75th birthday. He was very professional and reliable and on time! We did two live television broadcasts starting at 5 am and I was very pleased that he was ready and prepared to go at that time. He sang live and was excellent. He then entertained our guests for the whole day and was a huge hit. They loved him. Overall I could not have been more pleased and would undoubtedly hire King Kruk again

Rana K Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Ca


-it was my 50th surprise birthday party that my great wife threw for me and all i have to say is this guy was great. i luv Elvis and KING KRUK looked and sang as good as Elvis (well maybe pretty close) He is somebody i will remember for the rest of my life!!!!!

Tony D- Placentia Ca (from Rembrandts Placentia)

--Most Elvis impersonators who confine their "tributes" to the Viva Las Vegas period in the King's careeer. Sadly, too many times it becomes a cheese fest and more mockery than tribute. Nothing could be further from the truth in this case. If you didn't know who Elvis was before, you knew after this King's stirring tribute. In place of the hotbed of cheese these shows tend to generate, this was a loving, funny and oddly moving recollection of just how great an entertainer Elvis truly was. And as this King alluded to in closing the show, let us not forget that Elvis has a place of honor in the pantheon of those who contributed in shaping the very fabric of Americana. Easy to overlook was the fact that in order to bring the King to life there must be talent and Mr. Kruk has that in spades.

Mr. Kruk's performance reminds me of Bruce Campbell's great turn as the King in "Bubba Ho Tep", not portraying the King as a clown but as a flesh and blood American Icon. Bravo!!!!

-Ray W (Private Birthday Orange County)

King Kruk was amazing! I can't seem to find the right words to express how great his performance was at my husbands 50th birthday party! All the guests were blown away with the Kings performance and the way he worked the room! His performance and professionalism is top notch! I highly recommend King Kruk at your next party!

Debbie D

James "King" Kruk was an amazing entertainer who easily mingled with his audience and provided outstanding entertainment to our group of adults with special needs. He was professional, personable, easy to work with, spontaneous-- can't say enough about how much everyone loved him! We look forward to the chance to have him return for another fabulous performance.

Dona M TERI Inc.

Wow, what an amazing experience. I gave my dad a surprise 60th birthday party and thought to hire an Elvis impersonator since he was such a fan. I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect. I could go on forever, but King Kruk was incredible. I received about 10 phone calls from various impersonators and I didn't know who to choose. I honestly chose King Kruk because of his amazing photos on his site. Little did I know I was choosing the best impersonator out there. The ladies were week at their knees because this tall, handsome Elvis look a like was in my living room. King has all that it takes to take you back in time as if you were seeing Elvis Presley. He even has blue eyes and a smile like Elvis. His voice is unbelievable. He is so good at improvising situations and including anyone who wants to sing with him. He knows all the songs and does it all. The best part his that even when he takes all of his costume off, he is the nicest guy ever. It was an honor to have him play for my dad and did I mention he had everyone dancing?
King Kruk is so professional and worth every cent!

Kim A -Heat Productions Pasadena Ca

Your show was amazing and everyone liked it. Your voice was a lot better than I thought it would be. I was stunned with greatness!!
TCB
Alex
La Mesa Ca

Below are a few raves from King Kruks fans from the Web.

"King Kruk is a legend here in New Zealand. More gyrations than a spooked sheep, croonier croons than anyone else. Can we have our knickers back, please?"
Carter, New Zealand

"King Kruk is Elvis as you wish he was, fun and friendly. Truly the life of the party."
Andrew Santa Cruz ca.

"How cool..
You always bring happiness~Everyone around will be happy all the time,including me."
Lixing~ China

"Wow ...The King is no hound dog ! Our crew was blown away ..all we can say

Thankyouverymuch !!! "

johnny h and the whole gang !!San Diego, Ca

"The best Elvis since the big E himself!"-
J.Long Auburn, Ca

"I saw this guy perform in Danmark for an ex-pat thanksgiving hooplah. The danes were never the same after that evening.
Has "Little Sister" made it on the playlist yet?"

Patrick, Denmark

"....who knew you had the voice of the King. Actually met Elvis in Vegas as Dad took me there a few times to see him."
-Denise D, New YOrk, N.Y.

"King, as a real long time Elvis fan(atic), I must say I was very impressed with your impersonating ability!!! You did a damn good job!!!" -Gina, New York

"Seen this guy - weird how much he can sound like Elvis!"
Patrick N, New York

My friend Tonya visited your website and watched your youtubes! She was floored! A true Elvis lover, and life-long fan, she asked me to write and tell you that you look and sound just like him! She made a special call to me, so that I could post a comment for her, as she has no internet.......so here ya go, Love, Tonya from Ioway Hill and Leanne.

Please inquire about my Elvis school program where the King tells the history of American music using songs and videos to give a 45 minute presentation for schools and after school programs. Its interactive informative and entertaining all while being educational.

Before zipping up the jumpsuit James Kruk aka King Kruk performed in theatres, and at Shakespeare festivals all over the USA as an actor. He started his career in NYC where he worked in Film and Television. He then moved to Los Angeles. He studied at the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School and at New York University.

• Return to Sender
• my Babe
• My Way
• Its Over
• What'd I Say
• Cying in The Chapel
• Still here
• A Little less conversation
• Blue Moon Of Kentucky
• Fairytale
• Ain't it Funny How time Slips Away
• You Asked me to
• Sweet Caroline
• Proud Mary
• Something
• I Got A woman
• C.C Rider
• Burning Love
• Can't Help Falling In Love..
• Little Sister
• Suspicious Minds
• Moody Blue
• Don't be Cruel
• Blue Suede Shoes
• Heartbreak hotel
• All Shook Up
• Always on My Mind
• Viva Las Vegas
• Teddy Bear
• Mystery Train
• Its Now Or Never
• Are You Lonesome Tonight
• Jailhouse Rock
• Rubberneckin
• A Little Less conversation
• American Trilogy
• You're so Square
• Devil in Disguise
• If I can Dream
• Love Me Tender
• Treat Me nice
• Kentucky Rain
• It Keeps Right on Hurtin
• In The Ghetto
• Stuck on you
• You Gave Me a Mountain
• Let It Be Me
• His Latest Flame
• Hound Dog
• Promised Land
• Thats All Right
• Steamroller Blues
• Patch it Up
• Just Cant Help Believing
• Fairytale
• He'll Have To Go
• Just pretend
• Bridge Over Troubled Water
• I washed my Hands In Muddy Water
• The Wonder of You
• I'll Remember You
• Love Letters
• Jailhouse Rock
• Don't Think Twice
• wearin That Loved on Look
• Feeling In My Body
• Baby lets Play House
• Never Been To Spain
• Stand By Me
• Thats What You Get For Loving Me

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Engagemnt Party: The energy in the house was incredible and King Kruk knows how to work his audience, especially the ladies! He had them laughing, smiling and clapping, from 7 months to 80+YO. The way King Kruk shows up as a DJ and sets up his equipment is golden. Our daughter started asking what was going on, we told her Karaoke and she was horrified. She began to leave but we insisted she stay for a few minutes, King Kruk started his intro music from a remote area and when he entered it was "priceless" I don't think my daughter or her fiance stopped grining. HIGHLY Recommended, Very Professional and Personable. Thank you King Kruk, from your fans in Simi Valley. -- Dennis Z, Simi Valley, CA, 12/27/2009
• King Kruk made our party special! He was perfect and we appreciate him so much. Thank you for making Amanda and Chris' wedding party here memorable. You were the perfect choice for this event. -- Linda M, Vista, CA, 10/9/2009
• King Kruk was GREAT. He performed for a pre-teen party plus adults and seniors. He really connected with everyone. He gave a great performance and he was really funny too. He's *great* with kids and had a good sense of humor about things (e.g., a 150 lb dog wandering on stage, or a 3 year old who stood 2 feet from him totally enthralled). He showed the kids how to dance like Elvis and how to make the trademark Elvis facial expression (crooked smile). Everyone had fun. I would highly recommend him for any event - he really exceeded our expectations. -- Diana P, Northridge, CA, 8/2/2009
• Our experience was FANTASTIC!!! He was so accommodating and GOOD!!! Everyone LOVED him!! And I can't wait to use him again!! I couldn't be happier with what we got from King Kruk.. Thank you for a wonderful evening!!! He was the nicest guy!! -- Su H, San Clemente, CA, 5/16/2009
• What a BLAST my Mother had on her Birthday to have Elvis sing to her!! King Kruk is...good looking, great fun, great voice, entertaining and we would recommend him to everyone. In fact, he may be seeing us again at the next party!! THANKS 'so' Much!! -- Jennifer C, Escondido, CA, 6/27/2009

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