DEAN Z

2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist™ Champion

Dean Z has dedicated his entire life to honoring the legacy of Elvis Aaron Presley, the "King of Rock 'n' Roll." From his early days growing up in the high desert of Lancaster, California, to stages across the globe, he has shown time and again, he is one of the best in the business today. That was proven in August 2013 as Dean was named the 2013 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist in Memphis during "Elvis Week" in a contest sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

EMILIO SANTORO

2023 Niagara Falls Elvis Festival Ultimate ETA Contest Winner

Emilio got serious about performing as Elvis as a teenager. He won the "Images of the King" World Championship Non Pro Division at just 17 years of age. Following that he took titles in Europe at the Porthcawl South Wales contest, and in Blackpool at the "Return to Memphis" contest. When COVID interrupted this streak Emilio recorded three albums! He then started 2022 with a win at the 2022 European Elvis Championiship, and followed that up by winning our own Niagara Falls Elvis Festival ETA contest in 2023!

TED TORRES

2016 Images of the King Champion

Ted is a multi talented singer and musician who is recognised for his accurate and authentic Elvis Tribute performances. He is the 2019 Images of The King World Champion. He also is the winner of the 2014 Heart Of The King Award and in 2012 he won the Spirit of Elvis Award from Elvis Presley Enterprises. Ted continues to be recognized for his outstanding Elvis vocals and for the professional manner in which he presents his accurate Tribute to Elvis.

BILL CHERRY

2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion

Paying homage to the King since 1989, Bill is recognized as one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the business. He won the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminary in Tupelo and then went on to win the Ultimate Elvis Championship in Memphis. Bill is the only Elvis Tribute Artist to win the title of Ultimate at both the birthplace and hometown of Elvis in the same year. He has been honoured by Time magazine as one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in North America.

BRIAN DUPREY

World Class Sinatra Tribute Artist

With breathtaking stage charisma, sparkling blue eyes, and a velvet baritione voice, Brian Duprey truly inhabits Frank Sinatra.

"He has it down." - Nancy Sinatra

STEVE MICHAELS

Images Of The King World Champion

Steve Michaels is an Images of The King World Champion and is an Internationally acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist.

He has been paying tribute to Elvis for over twenty years. His passion for Elvis was sparked at a very young age and has continued to be the drive behind his extraordinary success.

Steve's remarkable portrayal of the '50s, '60s and '70s era King is unparalleled and has garnered a tremendous following of Elvis fans and supporters. His unassuming ways and talent have made him one of the most popular Elvis Tribute Artists in the business.

CODY RAY SLAUGHTER

2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion

Cody is the 2011 Ultimate Elvis World Champion and has won the coveted People's Choice Award as well as The New Horizon Award for best Elvis Tribute Artist. He has also gained notoriety for his authentic performances as Elvis in the Legendary NBC Comeback Special. Cody’s looks, voice and charisma have helped him become one of the most popular Elvis Tribute Artists in the world.

JOE SCALISSI

World Class Dean Martin Tribute Artist

Joe Scalissi is an internationally recognized entertainer, best known for his tribute to Dean Martin. Mr. Scalissi has garnered praise from countless audiences, talent scouts and agents across the country as perhaps the most authentic and accurate portrayal of Dean Martin known today: "Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin was simply put, the best we have seen so far. As soon as he stepped on stage, he became Dean Martin. The voice is rich and smooth. The look is Dean to a T." (Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 2006)

MATT CAGE

Multi Elvis Tribute Artist Award Winner

This is one performer you don't want to miss! Matt Cage is a multi-award winner, holding Professional championship titles across Canada and the United States. Matt has played in Las Vegas as a featured Elvis performer in All Shook Up: A Tribute to the King at Planet Hollywood and most recently starred in the Tony-award winning play, Million Dollar Quartet.

The Toronto-born performer has a love of Elvis and strives to keep his memory alive. Matt has portrayed the King in sold-out theatres, festival headlining shows, musical plays, television and more. From the hip-swivelling 50s to the stunning vocals of the 70s, Cage does it all.

Victor J

Master of Ceremonies

Victor J Hanson, also known as Victor J, was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

As Victor says: "Living in a tough part of Toronto you either grew up a good fighter or as someone that could joke their way out of a fight ... I'm still a lousy fighter." He has performed from San Diego to New York and from Alaska to Las Vegas.

When not doing his One Man Corporate show for the Fortune 500 group you can find him performing as a Headline Act on Holland America Cruise Lines.

The Casino Brothers Band

Official Backup Band

The Casino Brothers Band will back up all the Headline performances as well as the semi-final and final of the ETA competition.

The only Canadian band to be nominated best Elvis Tribute Band at The Elvis Industry Tribute Awards in Memphis. The Casino Brothers Band have been backing Elvis Tribute Artists from around the globe since 1999. From showcases and theatre productions to competitions, the band pours their hearts and souls into every performance, capturing the authenticity of each era of the King of Rock 'n Roll. The band will be making their Niagara Falls Festival debut and are very excited to be involved.