RONNIE B. ELVIS loves performing His Elvis Tribute shows & he is thrilled with performing the music of the King of Rock & Roll – due to the fact that he can give homage to one of his boyhood idols as well as Elvis’ music, covering all  the types of music genres that he loves. Ronnie has performed at Major Theatre Venues/clubs/festivals/carnivals/corporateevents/dinner clubs, Casinos as well as private affairs and benefits.  EMULATING ELVIS AARON PRESLEY HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL RECEIVED TO RONNIE’S DELIGHT!

AWARDS AND HONORS ~

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – Winning “MALE TRIBUTE ARTIST (Josie Awards) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8KEjIRgsnY

In 2008  RONNIE B. ELVIS  won the Elvis contest that WLS 94.7 Chicago Radio held at the original Mothers Entertainment Club, in downtown Chicago.  HE WON!! This secured him a trip out to Las Vegas, where he Performed at A Private Event given by A Major Corporate Law Firm! Also in 2008 he won the  LEGENDS IN CONCERT  “Elvis” contest. In 2020 & 2021  RONNIE B. ELVIS  was nominated as  MALE TRIBUTE ARTIST  by the JMAs (Josie Music Awards) the Largest Independent Music Awards Show in the US – held in Nashville, Tennessee.  WINNING BOTH YEARS  Consecutively – Out of approximately Sixty Thousand (60,000) Submissions on an International Level! In 2021 Not only did he Win Male Tribute Artist – he was also the  OPENING ACT  for “Grand Ole Opry Star & (National Recording Artist) T. GRAHAM  BROWN. The Event Performance was Held at the “Country Tonight Theatre” in Pigeon Forge Tennessee.

In 2022 The JMAS had  RONNIE  Perform at the “Music City Bar & Grill “ in Nashville! This Year 2023  RONNIE  has Again been Nominated as  MALE TRIBUTE ARTIST  for his “Elvis” Tribute Show and Also Nominated for  MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR –  MULTI GENRE. He
will compete again with  approximately  60,000 CONTESTANTS  @ The Grand Ole Opry House! 

In addition, Ronnie B Elvis partners with his lovely wife, Debra Banckaert, as singer-songwriters with original music.  They have a performing act known as the “King & Queen of Hearts” singing their original music as well as cover tunes. This year in 2023, they have been nominated as King & Queen of Hearts for their song “Rockabilly Queen” as “Song of the Year – Multi Genre”. 

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A RECENT PERFORMANCE: SOLD OUT!
Des Plaines Theatre, Chicago, Illinois – April 16, 2023 (800 seats)

2 FEMALE BACK UP SINGERS
BACK-UP BAND comprised of members of The Buckinghams; 
The Cryan Shames; The Chicago Experience; Good clean Fun; and
Herman’s Hermits  – AN ALL-STAR PERFORMANCE!

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RONNIE B. ELVIS is available for performances – very happy to travel!

Either with a FULL BAND (Keyboards, drums, 2 guitars, 2 horns) & 2  female backup singers)

Or wirh a Quartet

Or with Professional Tracks                        

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BIO:
EARLY CAREER ~
The Origin Of—RONNIE B. ELVIS—An Entertainer ~ Ronnie has been performing professionally since he was 12 years of age, with a love of Rock, Gospel/Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Country Music. Also PERFORMING AS an (ETA) ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST – He has worked as a (front man) “Lead Vocalist” for the following Chicago Bands THE EXCITES! – And the Band PROMISE! Consisting of Members that were Formerly in the Bands – “The Little Boy Blues; “Edgar Winter’s “White Trash;” “Dr John & The Night Trippers;” “The Shadows of Knight;” & “Joe Kelly’s Blues Band.” These Bands (THE EXCITES & PROMISE) worked as An OPENING ACT Many Times for Bands such As “The Buckinghams;” “The Cryan Shames;” “The New Colony Six” & “Michael & The Messengers.” They often played Chicago’s “The Holiday Ballroom.”  RONNIE B. ELVIS Himself was also invited to Sit In For Live Performances with “Bill Chase & His Band.” Also Invited to sit in for Live Performances With Blues Artist (Legend) Albert King. And The Rock Fusion Group “It’s A Beautiful Day” – all Live Performances!