James Kruk Number One in California Elvis Impersonator from Redondo Beach, CA
Will travel up to 1000 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 64 Reviews
- 129 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2009
- 10 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $400 per event
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"There's only one Elvis but you come pretty darn close" "It Doesn't Get more authentic than that" -Linda Thompson Elvis girlfriend from 1972-1976 James has Performed with Academy Award Winner Patricia Arquette and Golden Globe winner Christian Slater in LACMA's production of Quentin Tarantino's "True Romance" James performed the Val Kilmer role from the film alongside JK Simmons Jon Favreaux Jason Segel ! Headliner at the World Famous CBS/Studio City July 4th Celebration 2016 2 time champion 2018,2019 San Manuel Casino $5k Elvis Contest! Can be seen on Lip Sync Battle with Zachary Quinto and Zoe Saldana James was runner-up in the world famous Las vegas Ultimate Elvis Contest 2014. Kruk recently filmed a spot for Microsoft as "Elvis" and will be featured in MIlions of Software downloads. He has also appeared as Elvis for Toyota, Sony,Skol Beer and many others. He has appeared at The Bltmore/Four Seasons, Terranea Palos Verdes La Jolla Country Club, Annondale Country Club, San Gabriel Country Club. .James Kruk has two songs Elvis in the Film "Pawn Shop Chronicles" James first role as 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 like Jack Black, Casino's like Pala, Viejas , Pechanga, 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 Is the only Elvis Tribute to perform at major venues like the El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, The House of Blues Hollywood, The Belly Up Solana Beach, Redondo Beach Pier Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts, Sold Out The California Theatre San Bernardino. Broke the attendance record at Pala Casino's Infinity Room. It is well known that for professional Broadway caliber entertainment ONLY Kruk delivers, as only Kruk has been there. He is the ONLY Elvis entertainer on Gigmasters to perform at over 25 city Summer Concert series. 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. 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 "Good Morning San Diego more than any other performer, as well as FOX,CW,NBC Morning News shows, and Telexpress Europe. Kruk is by far the most crowd pleasing and charismatic "Elvis" performer in California! 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. James Kruk Also has the best Elvis Tribute Band in the region breaking ground in the large Tribute business as the only Elvis Tribute worthy of major houses like House of Blues, El Rey, Belly up, Marquee 15 and many others. The only Elvis Tribute people actually will buy tickets to see Elvis fan or not. James Kruk and The Big Boss men are a great family Entertainment, OR an amazing show for 21 and over to get the party rolling often peppering their extensive Elvis playlist with other hit tunes from the 60's 70's and 80's for a great time. See why Kruk is the best for yourself check out *******.***!
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Review by Mandy F.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on October 3, 2025•From Chino, CA
Review by Melissa L.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 2, 2025•From Newport Beach, CA
James Kruk Number One in California:
Thank you for having me and Elvis music as a part of David's Birthday! Your family and friends are warm, gracious, beautiful and generous.Review by Valerie A.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 30, 2025•From El Monte, CA
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- Find Out Whats Happening
- Wearing That Loved On Look
- Dont think Twice
- 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
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