BAND BIOS

MARK STEVENZ - LEAD SINGER

A Washougal, WA resident, is a singer that utilizes his amazing vocal range, look and personality/stage presence to bring back the days of his hero, Elvis Presley, to all who were fortunate enough to see Elvis perform and also to introduce the KING to a new generation who will become fans.An Elvis fan from an early age, Mark got his musical start after being “discovered” in a karaoke bar (singing Elvis songs, of course). Mark has been featured in local musical theatre productions of Smokey Joe’s Café (as an Elvis-type character singing songs such as “Jailhouse Rock”, “Treat Me Nice”, “Love me/Don’t”, “Ruby Ruby”, “Loving You” and “Shimmy”) Grease (the “Teen Angel” & Elvis-like “Johnny Casino/band leader” singing “Beauty School Dropout” and “Hand Jive”) and most recently in Jesus Christ Superstar (as “Simon Zealotes” singing “Simon Zealotes”).“The Memphis Kings” band is Marks’ first band experience but when combining his talent & showmanship and the bands’ talent and experience they have created an INCREDIBLE show.

PAT KELLY - LEAD GUITAR & BACKUP VOCALS

This Vancouver, WA native and local guitar great, is captivated by the magical language of music and has a great passion for rock guitar. As a young adult Pat got compulsive about learning the styles of his many guitar heroes. As a professional guitarist/singer Pat has performed in most live music venues in the Portland area and served as artist-in-residence, guest performer and instructor in numerous guitar clinics and workshops. Pat considers Elvis' Sun Sessions the Big Bang of rock that established the electric guitar as the true King of Rock 'n Roll.

DIANE KELLY - BASS & BACKUP VOCALS

A Southern California native and Pacific Northwest resident for over 30 years, Diane has played guitar since she was young and has been in several musical projects, including "Pat Kelly and the Dive Bombers" and ultimately she has found her groove on the Bass guitar, focusing on Blues, Roots Rock, Surf and Rockabilly. She loves playing thru the decades of "Elvis" hits with Mark and the Memphis Kings.

KEITH MIKAMI - DRUM KIT, PERCUSSION & BACKUP VOCALS

From the islands, Keith has played all the major hotels in Honolulu and the outer islands, as well as Las Vegas, Reno and the greater Northwest. He has performed with Don Ho, the band Island and Roots 66 the infamous Doors tribute band. He also currently preforms with the Pacific Northwest's leading funk/soul and R & B band, Slam,. Keith has a very dynamic and diversified playing style.

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