2010 Performers

Headliners

	Stephen Kabakos - Milton, ON - Born to play Elvis from the Golden to the Vegas years, international award winning tribute artist Stephen Kabakos executes a dynamic portrayal of authenticity that makes him one of the most highly praised and sought after Elvis stylists in the country. From being crowned Grand Champion at the 2001 Images of the King World Competition in Memphis, Tennessee to performing all over the world, Stephen's list of credits and achievements are impressive. But more impressive is the passion he brings to the stage. With amazing accuracy, Stephen delivers an astonishing high-energy stage performance mastering, the look, sound, vocal dexterity and mannerisms of the King of Rock & Roll. Featured in theatres and television shows across the country, Stephen has directed and produced his own sold-out concert productions to overwhelming success. A finalist in the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Stephen has been a popular headliner at two previous Windsor Elvis Fest events. www.stephenkabakos.com
	Pete Paquette - Ottawa, Ontario - always puts on a high energy performance in tribute to the 50's and 60's music of the King. An international award winning Elvis Tribute Artist himself, Pete toured with Shawn Klush, the world's top professional Elvis Tribute Artist, in 2009. Pete took 1st place in both Professional Early Years and Gospel at the 2007 Windsor Elvis Fest, and 1st place Professional Early Years in the 2008 Collingwood festival. A perennial show favourite with Windsor Elvis Fest fans and finalist in the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, we're thrilled to have him back on our Windsor stage for the fifth year. www.pete-paquette.com
	GaryElvis Britt - Plant City, Florida - has been the gracious and talented weekend host of Windsor Elvis Fest since 2006. A favourite among fans and other tribute artists alike, GaryElvis is an international award winning tribute artist who takes performing the King's music seriously. He loves to see his audiences happy, and has been a musician and singer all his life. Along with strong vocals, GaryElvis brings charm and warmth to the stage when he performs, as did Elvis. GaryElvis will return as host of the GaryElvis Gospel show. www.garyelvis.com
	EAS Band - Chicago, Illinois. EAS, rated the #1 Elvis tribute band in the world, tours and backs tribute artists all over the world performing over 400 Elvis songs in multiple arrangements. Each arrangement is performed note for note with the authentic sound of the era. As the band selected to accompany the finalists in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN for the past 4 years, we are proud to have them on our stage annually since Windsor's festival began in 2006. ETA's worldwide, members of Elvis' staff, Elvis band mates, and co-stars in Elvis' movies are some of the many who feel that EAS is as close to the real TCB band as they come. www.elvistributeband.com

Friday, June 18, 7:30 pm, Capitol Theatre - "Celebrating the Champions" Part 1

	Jay Zanier - Guelph, ON was crowned Grand Champion at both the 2008 Windsor Elvis Fest and the 2007 Collingwood Elvis Fest qualifying him for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest™ in Memphis both years, where he placed in the top ten. A world class ETA for over 15 years and multiple award winner including 2010 King of Saginaw, Jay's similarity to Elvis' voice, and his endless energy performing Elvis' Vegas Years songs leave audiences wanting more. Another favourite with Windsor fans, Jay has competed or performed at every Windsor fest since 2006.
	Anthony Carbone - Hamilton ON, has been an ETA for 6 years. Awards include Senior Youth Grand Champion at Collingwood and Rockton 2008, 1st place Non-Pro Vegas Years in Lake George 2009, 1st place Senior Youth and People's Choice Award recipient in Windsor 2009 and 1st place Senior Youth Collingwood 2009. With his strong vocals, Anthony has grown into a well-known and popular tribute artist.
	John Cigan - Pickering, ON has been a performing ETA for 6 years. Awards include 2008 Collingwood Grand Champion Non-Pro Vegas Years, 1st Place Non-Pro Vegas Years in Windsor, 2007 and Rockton 2008. John tributes all aspects of Elvis career and is not only a talented performer, his friendly personality makes him popular with his fans and other tribute artists alike.
	Rick Duin - London ON, has been performing as an ETA for 10 years. He has placed in the top three in Non-Pro Vegas Years at Windsor since 2007, and won 1st place in 2009. Although as a returning champion, Rick will perform Elvis songs at the 2010 festival, he has retired as an ETA and is now performing tributes to the Man in Black - Johnny Cash.
	Pete Paquette - Ottawa, Ontario - always puts on a high energy performance in tribute to the 50's and 60's music of the King. An international award winning Elvis Tribute Artist himself, Pete toured with Shawn Klush, the world's top professional Elvis Tribute Artist, in 2009. Pete took 1st place in both Professional Early Years and Gospel at the 2007 Windsor Elvis Fest, and 1st place Professional Early Years in the 2008 Collingwood festival. A perennial show favourite with Windsor Elvis Fest fans and finalist in the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, we're thrilled to have him back on our Windsor stage for the fifth year. www.pete-paquette.com

Saturday, June 19 - 1:00 pm, Capitol Theatre - The "Loving You" finalists, 2006-2009

	Norm R. Ackland - Windsor ON, is a second generation ETA, following in the footsteps of his father Norm W. His first public performance was in grade two when he sang "Return to Sender" and "Girls, Girls, Girls." Competing and performing as an ETA for only his third year, Norm has become known as "Windsor's Velvet Elvis" because of his smooth vocals on ballads. He placed 2nd in Non-Pro Early Years and earned the People's Choice Award at the 2009 Windsor Elvis Fest.
	Dwayne Bezaire - LaSalle ON, is known as "LA Elvis" to his fans. He has been performing tributes to Elvis for 4 years, and is known for his strong vocals. He placed 3rd in Brantford in 2007 and was a finalist and People's Choice winner in Non-Pro Vegas Years in Windsor Elvis Fest 2009. Dwayne is a popular performer at the annual Windsor Elvis Birthday Bash and has volunteered as an ETA to help raise money for charities such as the Special Olympics and ALS.
	Kevin Bezaire - LaSalle ON, has been paying tribute to Elvis for 6 years and is known locally as "Windsor Elvis." Kevin has participated in Windsor Elvis Fest since the beginning, both in the media events and contests. A repeat finalist in Windsor and Collingwood, Kevin placed 2nd in 2007 Collingwood Elvis Fest, and 2nd in both 2008 & 2009 Windsor festivals. Kevin has the distinction of winning the first King of Saginaw contest in 2009. More recently, Kevin has begun applying his vocal talent to performing tributes to Garth Brooks.
	Randy (Love) Black - Melrose Park, Illinois has been performing as an ETA for more than 20 years competing and performing throughout the USA, including Las Vegas, and Canada. Randy has been at every Windsor Elvis Fest since the beginning in 2006 and was a finalist in the 2009 competition. With his smooth voice, Randy's specialty is performing Elvis' Early Years and Gospel songs.
	Billy Cruise - Brampton ON, was in the entertainment industry for twenty years until he retired from music for a decade. A dare at Collingwood brought him out of retirement at an open mike session, and from then on he began competing and performing as an ETA. Billy won 2nd place in 2007 Non-Pro Early Years at Collingwood, 2nd place in the same division in Windsor in 2008, and 3rd place in 2009. Billy treasures his memory of seeing Elvis on the concert stage twice.
	Wayne Curtis - Tully, NY although performing with bands since 1978, did not start performing as an ETA until 2001. Wayne has been to Windsor Elvis Fest since the first year. He has won the Canada Spirit of Elvis Award 2006, Reflections of the King 2005, People's Choice at 2008 Rock of Ages and placed in the New York Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Wayne has also been a finalist in Collingwood and Windsor. Wayne feels lucky to have seen Elvis perform in person twice in Syracuse NY.
	TJ Jackson - Cornwall ON has been performing as a tribute artist for more than four years. He was born and raised on the Akwasesne Mohawk reservation where Elvis is a part of everyone's life. TJ has participated in several competitions and was a top five finalist in Collingwood in 2007 and 2008 and he placed 3rd in the Non-Pro Early Years division in Windsor in 2009. TJ's specialty is Elvis songs from 1975 - 1977.
	Brenen Katolinsky - St. Catherines ON is just 11 years old but has been performing as an Elvis Tribute Artist for nearly half his life and was at the very first Windsor Elvis Fest in 2006. He has won 15 Grand Championship awards in youth divisions at contests in Windsor, Collingwood, Brantford, Orillia and others. Brenen tributes the King in both Early Years and Vegas Years styles. Brenen was the winner of the Junior Youth and People's Choice Award in Windsor in 2009.
	Jeff Marsh - Kitchener, ON has been an ETA for 8 years. He has won many competitions over the years but he feels some of the friendships he has with other ETAs and their families, and creating the King of Kitchener festival every September in Kitchener are his greatest accomplishments. When Jeff isn't paying tribute to the King, you may find him with his friend and colleague Doug McKenzie paying tribute to the Blues Brothers as the dynamic duo "Blooz Brothers."

Saturday, June 19 - 7:30 pm, Capitol Theatre - "Celebrating the Champions" Part 2

	Chris Ayotte - Canton, MI is returning to Windsor Elvis Fest for the fourth year. An international award winning Elvis Tribute Artist, and annual performer at Michigan's Elvis Fest, Chris won the 2007 Collingwood Non-Pro Early Years division, and the 2008 Pro Early Years division in Windsor. In addition to entertaining audiences with Elvis tributes, Chris is a seasoned impersonator of several well-known celebrities.
	Joey Cundari - Brampton ON has been performing as a tribute artist for 4 years. Joey specializes in Elvis' early years and movie songs and placed 1st in the non-Pro Early Years division in Windsor in 2009. Joey enjoys singing and keeping the memory of Elvis alive and has been coming to Windsor Elvis Fest since 2007.
	James Gibb - Harrow ON has been performing as an ETA for 5 years. From the famous sneer to the flashy clothes to the wild dance moves, James recreates the magic of Elvis in the early years. James has won numerous awards including 1st place in Windsor Non-Pro Early Years, Collingwood, Rockton and Kitchener in 2008, Collingwood in 2009, 2nd place/People's Choice Early Years Pro division in Windsor 2009. Congratulations to Jim who will be representing Canada at the World ElvisTribute Artist contest in Wales, UK in July 2010. Good luck!
	Brycen Katolinsky - St. Catherines ON at age 15 has been performing tributes to Elvis for over 5 years. He is a Youth Grand champion in Windsor, Collingwood, Brantford, Orillia and Kitchener with a total of 15 Senior Youth Grand Champion awards. Brycen won 2nd place Senior Youth in Windsor 2009, and 2nd place in Non-Pro Early Years in 2009 in Lake George, NY. Brycen was at the very first Windsor Elvis Fest and, like his brother Brenen, we feel like we've watched him grow up.
	Stephen Kabakos - Milton, ON - Born to play Elvis from the Golden to the Vegas years, international award winning tribute artist Stephen Kabakos executes a dynamic portrayal of authenticity that makes him one of the most highly praised and sought after Elvis stylists in the country. From being crowned Grand Champion at the 2001 Images of the King World Competition in Memphis, Tennessee to performing all over the world, Stephen's list of credits and achievements are impressive. But more impressive is the passion he brings to the stage. With amazing accuracy, Stephen delivers an astonishing high-energy stage performance mastering, the look, sound, vocal dexterity and mannerisms of the King of Rock & Roll. Featured in theatres and television shows across the country, Stephen has directed and produced his own sold-out concert productions to overwhelming success. A finalist in the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Stephen has been a popular headliner at two previous Windsor Elvis Fest events. www.stephenkabakos.com

GaryElvis Gospel Show - Sunday June 20, 2010, 10:00am, Capitol Theatre