
ABOUT THE ELVIS CHALLENGE
Congratulations to our 2022 Elvis Challenge winners!
1st place: Steve Unger
2nd place: Tony Greenlund
3rd place: Phil Edwards
See a video from King 5's New Day NW about the event!
A huge thank you to all contestants, Jim Dever, Bret Wiggins, Robbie Dee, and the Kentucky Rain Band. And thank you to our sponsors Century 21 North Homes Realty, Pacific Copy & Printing, the Everett Aquasox, and the Historic Everett Theatre.
About the event:
Kentucky Rain Band's Elvis Challenge is an evening of fun, surprises, and a one-of-a-kind tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Hosted by Jim Dever of KING 5 Evening, You'll see a variety of Elvis Impersonators and Tribute Artists as they compete to see who will be crowned the king! You'll hear many of Elvis' greatest hits, with contestants backed by the Northwest's #1 Elvis Tribute Band, Kentucky Rain Band. Get your tickets today!
Confirmed performers include:
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Shane Cobane (Seattle Radio Announcer)
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Steve Unger (Rock Musician - Metal Church, Alive 85)
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Gus Mansour (Snohomish County Real Estate Broker)
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Transelvistite (Return of Trans Elvis)
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John Nelson (Seattle Radio Personality and Voiceover Artist)
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Chris Mathews
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Phil Edwards
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Clay Volz
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Tony Greenlund
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Brian Knudson
With Special Performances by:
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Jim Dever
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Bret Wiggins
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Robbie Dee
Kentucky Rain Band:
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Dallas Cooper (Bass, Backing Vocals)
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Steve Preszler (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
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Mike Watters (Drums)
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Tory Briggs (Keyboards/Piano, Backing Vocals)
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Jeff Olson (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
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Julie Fisher (Percussion, Backing Vocals)
An auction will be held to benefit the Everett Gospel Mission. The Kentucky Rain Band is proud to have supported the work of the Everett Gospel Mission for the past 5 years as they provide food and shelter for those experiencing homelessness in the Everett area.

Steve Unger, Crowned Winner of Kentucky Rain Band's Elvis Challenge