Gordon Hendricks (USA)
Gordon Hendricks has received numerous awards. The most prestigious
came when he was crowned “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion 2017”
on stage at Graceland, where he competed against artists from around the
world, making him the world’s number one. The only two-time Grand Champion
at Collingwood, Canada—the world’s largest Elvis festival. ITV’s
“Stars In Their Eyes” Grand Final in 2005, watched by 12 million
viewers. These are just a few of the many prestigious awards Gordon has
received.
He has toured the world with his shows, which transport audiences through
time—from the ’68 Special to the Vegas era—and breathe soul
into ballads and iconic stage numbers that set the stage ablaze. Hendricks
is often praised for his ability to authentically bring the spirit and energy
of Elvis Presley to the stage.
Some say there is only one Elvis Presley and only one artist who captures
his spirit on stage—the incomparable Gordon Hendricks. We are thrilled
to have him join us for our German Elvis Festival 2027.
Taylor Rodriguez (USA)
Taylor Rodriguez is among the elite of Elvis Presley tribute artists
and delivers performances that capture the timeless magic, charisma, and
vocal brilliance of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a world-renowned
Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Champion, Taylor is celebrated for his remarkable
resemblance , dynamic stage presence, and powerful voice , which transport
audiences directly to the golden era of Elvis. Crowned the 2019 Ultimate
Elvis Tribute Artist Champion by Elvis Presley Enterprises — one of
the highest honors in the tribute world
Taylor Rodriguez continues to impress fans worldwide with his authentic,
high-energy performances of Elvis’s greatest hits.
With extensive touring
experience in the U.S., Canada, and internationally, he has received awards
and standing ovations at leading venues, festivals, and competitions.
As
a guest artist with Legends in Concert, Taylor Rodriguez brought his award-winning
tribute to life on stage and offered fans a captivating experience full
of the spirit, soul, and style that made Elvis a global icon.
They say that
whether you’re a lifelong Elvis fan or discovering his music for the
first time, Taylor’s performance promises to leave you “All Shook
Up.” Isn’t that what we all hope for at our German Elvis Festival
2027?!
Louis Brown (USA)
Louis is in his early 20s and has been an ETA since 2020. Louis has
been singing since he was ten years old and has wanted to perform as an
Elvis impersonator for almost his entire life. Louis originally started
writing songs and gradually entered the scene, where he began singing Elvis
songs almost every day. Louis now performs worldwide and takes pride in
imitating every movement and every bit of the King´s charisma in a
spectacular and unique way to thrill his audience.
Louis focuses on the early years of Elvis´s career, from the 1950s
to the 1968 Comeback Special, and since his recent international successes,
he has increasingly performed in a jumpsuit. As early as 2025, he wowed
audiences as a young Elvis on the German Elvis Festival stage. Following
his recent international successes as an Elvis tribute artist- he placed
second in the "Ultimate ETA Contest" at Graceland in 2025 and
won the Elvis & Co Festival in Canada.
We are delighted to once
again present his extraordinary development as an ETA to our audience.
The future is certainly wide open for him
to become an Ultimate!
Ciaran Houlihan (Irland)
Ciaran Houlihan is a multi-award-winning Elvis tribute artist from Dublin,
Ireland. He has been performing his Elvis tribute for over 12 years and
has received numerous awards and won competitions during that time.
These include, among others, All Ireland Elvis Champion, Best Vegas and
Gospel Awards, Official European Elvis Gospel Champion, and Official European
Elvis Champion.
His passionate and authentic performances have led thousands of fans to
watch his Elvis tribute shows across Europe and America with great enthusiasm.
He is considered an outstanding musician! He has been playing the guitar
since he was a boy. This is how he captivated fans at the German Elvis Festival
during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, due to COVID-19 restrictions,
he performed without a band, but we promised our audience that we would
present him with a band again. We intend to fulfill that promise in 2027!
We thank Ciaron for immediately agreeing to our request, much to our delight
and gratitude. Ciaron, you are very welcome!
Matt Stone (UK)
Matt Stone is a celebrated American Elvis Presley tribute artist (ETA) from
Florida. Inspired by John Stamos’ portrayal in “Full House,”
he began studying Elvis songs as a teenager.
Matt Stone loves performing live, is highly regarded by Elvis insiders, and
has received public praise from Elvis’s half-brother. He is said to have
connections to the “Elvis circle” (e.g., Priscilla Presley).
His voice is often described as one of the most authentic Elvis voices.
He specializes in the “That's the Way It Is” era, imitating Elvis's
rough voice like no other.
So far, he has primarily performed nationally. So it was all the more surprising
to us when he asked if he could perform at our German Elvis Festival 2027.
Of course, we thought, and invited him immediately. He is thus a special highlight
at our festival, which we are eagerly awaiting?! It’s amazing?!
