Jesse respectfully uses the name of Elvis’ twin brother who died at birth. He knows there was only one Elvis. His show pays tribute to the man and his legacy. Named “The Closest Thing to the King” by a reporter who saw him live back when he first started, the term stuck and to this day is reinforced by audiences after every show.
Jesse comes from a family of singers and musicians and has an impressive vocal range. Inspired by Elvis at the age of four, Jesse was always mesmerized by Elvis' magnificent voice and intrigued by everything Elvis from his music to his movies. Despite being teased by his peers, Jesse stayed true to his idol. He got his first break to pay him tribute at the age of 17 in a high school talent show where he packed the house and won the popular vote. Club owners later discovered him and encouraged him to sing in larger venues. The rest is history.
Since his first performance in 1997, Jesse has grown to serve nationwide venues performing to sold-out audiences. He has been invited to perform for the US Embassy in
Julie is not only a backup singer and manager for Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis, but she is also Jesse's wife. She has been with the group since its inception. Their daughter, Abby, is also one of the backup singers.
Julie credits her parents for her love of music. Her mother was a music teacher who taught her to play piano and encouraged her to learn and play violin in the school orchestra. Her father was a former member of a 4-piece vocal group, The Four Chaps. She fostered her ear for harmonies by performing in school choruses, folk groups, and the Wilmington Music School's annual opera, "Amahl and the Night Visitors".
Julie is also a singer-songwriter. Her musical influences have been Billy Joel, James Taylor, the Zac Brown Band, and just about every country diva, especially Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride. Inspired by her young children, she wrote her first song in 2003. Her originals have been considered highly marketable and have earned awards in various contests and forwards to music libraries for TV/film placement consideration.
Jessica has been singing since the age of 4. She has a degree in music from the University of Valley Forge and an extensive knowledge of the Elvis catalog. She loves being a part of the Jesse Garron Band which she joined in 2021. Her ability to harmonize offers the rich vocal backup that was a crucial part of the Elvis concert years. Jessica is also an accomplished piano player.
Abby has been a backup singer for the band since 2010 but has been a fan of the show since childhood. Her parents are both in the show, and she often jokes that listening to them practice was like her lullaby growing up.
Abby began singing full songs at the age of 3. She has a knack for memorizing lyrics after hearing songs only a few times. She is comfortable singing in front of an audience having performed solo in her high school talent show and in various surrounding venues. She also has a talent for finding harmonies in songs.
Matt started playing bass after brief stints as a drummer and guitarist. After witnessing Spiro Gyra’s then bassist Oscar Cartya be the unexpected star of the show at one of their concerts, he bought a bass the next day. He jumped into Delaware’s jazz scene as a teenager before moving to reggae, rock, country, and wedding bands.
Matt has played in several Elvis tribute bands as well as a Steely Dan tribute. He joined the Jesse band in 2021.
Matt also designs and builds his own line of electric basses.