Elvis is Back in Town

Jay Zanier

is a world-class Canadian Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) who has performed as Elvis for over 25 years. He is known for his authentic, self-taught portrayal of Elvis across all eras, from the 1950s rock and roll period to the 1970s Las Vegas concert years.

Career and Background

Early Life: Raised in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Zanier came from an Italian family and developed a passion for Elvis's music from a young age, starting at age eight after seeing the Hello From Hawaii concert. He taught himself to play guitar and mimic Elvis's vocal style by listening to records repeatedly.

Career Start: He began performing in restaurants and small clubs around the city. His break came when he won an Elvis competition on the CityTV show Speakers Corner.

Accomplishments: Zanier is an international award-winning entertainer who has won numerous contests across the U.S. and Canada, establishing himself as one of the top ETAs in North America. His notable titles include being crowned the Grand Champion at the Windsor Elvis Festival and the prestigious Collingwood Elvis Festival in 2007. He was also a finalist in the first-ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2007.

Performance Style: Zanier is recognized for his dedication to studying Elvis's performances and capturing the nuances of the King's style, including natural stage storytelling, which helped him win competitions with renditions of songs like "My Way".

Touring: He frequently tours as a solo act or as part of multi-performer shows, such as "We Three Kings" and "Elvis! Elvis!" often backed by bands like "Gerie and The Koasters".

Zanier continues to perform and keep the memory of Elvis Presley's music alive for fans across North America.

All tickets are: $45.00 (advance), $50.00 (at the door) and include all taxes, ticket fees and Music Hall Improvement Fund.

No refunds/exchanges once tickets have been purchased.

Individuals requiring Access2 information/tickets please call: 1-866-808-2006 for ticket information.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Run time: approx. 2 hours.

Non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Age range: Anyone over the age of 4.

Venue: Uxbridge Music Hall