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King Kruk

Top Performer

Murrieta, CA

$400-5000

Elvis Impersonator

Travels nationwide

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Elvis and the Elektras Garden AMP 1/3/25

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Sold Out "Kings of California" Show Pala Casino starring James Kruk, Travis Allen and Rob Ely

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Kruk performs for 3500 at Santee

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Heartbreak Hotel House of Blues

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Suspicious Minds @Belly Up

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Judges Comments from Ultimate Elvis, Las Vegas 2010

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From Rita Ora and Taika Waititi's wedding EXCLUSIVE!

The beautiful and talented Linda Thompson

Charity Function with jack Black

Darlene Co-Starred in "Blue Hawaii" with Elvis

at Elvis Hillcrest House

Fremont St Las Vegas

3 Time $5k Winner San Manuel Elvis Contest

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Overview

James (King) Kruk is California's Most Exciting Elvis Tribute Artist/ Elvis Impersonator, he combines a fantastic look with an amazing voice and a genuine charisma to give any party or event that special "Elvis" MAGIC. James has delighted countless guests at corporate functions,weddings, Birthdays and has become the go to Elvis for film and television productions. James has performed as Elvis with Patricia Arquette Live Read of True Romance sponsored by Film Independent and LACMA opened for national acts like The Eels. James Kruk is the singing voice of Elvis in the film Pawn Shop Chronicles. He portrayed Elvis in The National Tour of Steve Martins "Picasso at The Lapin Agile" CBS The Talk

Reviews

163 reviews

Alexander F.

August 26, 2023

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WOW. WOW. WOW. BRAVO!!!!!

I will keep this short. This is the REAL ELVIS. This is not an imitator. You want to see Elvis alive in the flesh? The voice. The dance moves. The charm. HERE HE IS. Absolutely he was the life of the party. Hung with the guests beforehand and made everyone feel welcome. Stayed after and took photos with everyone. Performed his ASS off. This man is a TRUE TALENT. A true shining star. What a man and what an act. He was the hit of the party. The guests were obsessed with him.

Only thing I am sad about is that it’s over :(

If you’re not booking this man you’re missing out on one of life’s greatest treasures

Keep rocking Elvis. We love yoy

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Elvis Impersonator

King Kruk

This! Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was a day I wont forget, such beautiful people inside and out.

Todd R.

March 14, 2023

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The Greatest Showman!

Perfection. Everything we wanted and more. The King entered the building and put on a show that will remain in everyone's minds for decades. We had a party of about 100 guests and had a stage and sound system ready. The King arrived and performed to the hilt. Everyone was on their feet. A conga line occurred. There was crowd surfing, slow dancing...it was an incredible night. This is your King. This is a true showman!

Hired as: Elvis Impersonator, Rock & Roll Singer

King Kruk

You and your bride and your guests were amazing, and I met the Queen of England too!
what an epic celebration thank you from the bottom of my heart for having my performance as a part of your special day.

Angela

July 12, 2022

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Best Elvis ever!

Kurk was so fun all our guest bragged about him days after their party and during. He was very engaging with our guest and funny as well as very entertaining. On time and very professional

Hired as: Impersonator

King Kruk

Angela thank you for having me as a part of Jim’s Birthday celebration. It was such a great time and you two are such gracious fun positive people. It was a blessing for me to meet you and your guests

Jason C.

August 24, 2025

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Excellent!

King Krug was the perfect addition to our mom’s birthday party. He gave an excellent performance and is great with crowd work. He’s a master of his craft.

Hired as: Elvis Impersonator

Nayeli R.

August 21, 2025

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Amazing!

King Kruk was AMAZING. Everyone loved him so much. We all enjoyed the show he has a great way of involving the crowd into the performance. He was open to suggestions and was willing to roll with the punches. Highly recommend hiring King Kruk for your next event!

Hired as: Elvis Impersonator

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Booking information

Price range: $400-5000

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 180 minutes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity Association

What to expect

King Kruk provides an evening of unstoppable and untoppable Elvis style entertainment. Picture yourself back in 1972 you have a ticket to see the King, your bristling with goosebumps he takes the stage and the audience jumps as the music pumps. King Kruk shows up at your event early with his state of the art sound system and the best live recorded backing tracks you can buy and rolls out the barrel of Elvis tunes that you choose and keeps the hits rollin and the smiles beaming for as long as you want.
King Kruk has the same twinkle in his eye and crooked mschievious grin as the real King and while nobody nowhere will ever replace or match the strength and mighty power of Elvis himself King Kruk puts all his heart and passion into every performance to leave everyone with a sensatiopn that they reconnected if just for a brief moment with the spirit of Elvis.

You need look no farther for Elvis style entertainment King Kruk is the one and only for your party wedding or special event.

About

James Kruk aka King Kruk started performing as Elvis in 1998 when he was hired to portay Elvis in Steve Martin's play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" Martin said that Kruk had "that certain something that we cannot define that Elvis had "
He toured for over 450 performances to sold out theatres all across America. James is the Singing voice of Elvis in the movie "Pawn Shop Chronicles' Starring Matt Dillon Brendan Fraser Elijah Wood. James has performed for Linda Thompson Elvis long time Girlfriend and performed with Jack Black at several charity functions. He has also been a regular on Good Morning San Diego, Fox San Diego and Telexpress Europe.
James Kruk and his amazing Tribute band were the first Elvis Tribute Band to play House of Blues Hollywood and The El Rey Theater Los Angeles as the opening act for Eels! They have also shared the stage with Super Diamond, Cash'd Out, The Submarines and many other National acts.
They regularly play Pala Casino, Viejas Casino, The Belly Up Solana Beach Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts Redondo Beach Lobster Festival San Marcos Concerts in The Park San Luis Arizona Concerts in the park and many many others. James' Tribute is widely respected and often the only Elvis tribute acts to be placed on the bill of main stream Rock and Roll clubs throughout Southern California. He is always the first choice for large corporate events not only for his high pctane show but for his unrivaled professionalism and ability to connect with an audience and deliver exactly what the client wants and needs for the extra flash necessary to promote a product or event.
In addition to this james work for charities is above and beyond that of most performers in California.
He has the same twinkle in his eye and handsome crooked grin that will surely re-connect you with the spirit of Elvis. He is the San Diego County Champion Elvis act and will surely make any party Royal.
Many packages are available and no event is too large or too small.
Kruk is also a classically trained actor from New Yorks' Circle in The Square, he also trained at the world famous Groundlings comedy Improv school in Los Angeles. these skills enable Kruk to as create a real person not just a hip shakin sneering caricature.
Kruk also makes an unsurpassed master of ceremonies and makes everyone at your event feel special. Kruk's crowd interaction is really what sets his Elite Elvis Tribute Show apart from the others Please Read James (King) Kruks' reviews and hear what others have had to say as happy clients speak volumes when choosing an entertainer for your event. James considers himself an honored guest at your event and feels that it is the greatest job in the world bringing joy through the mighty power of Elvis Presleys music. Make Your Party Wedding or Event ROYAL! with James KING KRUK The Elite Elvis Tribute for those times when Cheese just won't cut it.

Additional booking notes

I have a Bose soundsystem which is the best system for your venue

Services offered

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Upcoming booked events

November 2025

13

Thursday

19

Saturday

Retirement Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

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El Centro, CA

June 2025

28

Saturday

29

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

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Simi Valley, CA

20

Friday

31

Sunday

New Year's Party

9:00pm - 10:00pm

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Fallbrook, CA

18

Monday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Encinitas, CA

08

Friday

Christmas Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

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Compton, CA

01

Friday

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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Temecula, CA

August 2023

25

Friday

28

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Brea, CA

17

Saturday

House Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Solvang, CA

28

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Costa Mesa, CA

21

Saturday

12

Saturday

10

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Santa Ana, CA

August 2022

09

Tuesday

18

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Orange, CA

05

Sunday

30

Saturday

Religious Celebration

1:00pm - 1:30pm

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San Clemente, CA

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Los Angeles, CA

16

Thursday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Chatsworth, CA

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Culver City, CA

Over 80 Elvis songs are currently in my repetoire and I can learn any Elvis song requested.

Influences and inspiration

Elvis, David Lindley, Mike Pushnik, Jim Lewin

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