Elite Elvis pairs James Kruk with The Big Boss Men for a full-band Elvis Presley tribute built on live rock and roll energy, humor, and strong visual detail. Kruk has played Elvis for Steve Martin’s Broadway tour of Picasso at The Lapin Agile and recorded as Elvis for Pawn Shop Chronicles.
Elite Elvis is built around James Kruk and his band, The Big Boss Men, delivering a live Elvis Presley tribute with full-band rock and roll energy. The show leans on Kruk’s Elvis voice, look, humor, charisma, and the dance moves that get a room reacting.
Kruk first played Elvis for Steve Martin on the Broadway tour of Picasso at The Lapin Agile. He also performed the Elvis role alongside Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette in the live read of Quentin Tarantino’s True Romance, sponsored by LACMA and Film Independent and directed by Jason Reitman.
On screen, Kruk recorded two songs as Elvis for the 2013 film Pawn Shop Chronicles, starring Brendan Fraser, Elijah Wood, Norman Reedus, and Paul Walker. Director Wayne Kramer said Kruk saved the film with his vocals.
The Big Boss Men bring the backing of a live rock band, giving the act a format that is easy to place for buyers looking for an Elvis tribute with a strong visual lead, recognizable style, and a band-driven stage feel. The band has also headlined major casinos and summer concert series.