Shelvis

Shelvis and the Roustabouts

ROCKABILLY • NOSTALGIA ROCK • ORIGINAL MUSIC

15 Years of Live Entertainment • Whisky a Go Go • Taste of Fort Collins • Colorado & Company/KUSA • 5280 Readers’ Choice • Dacono Music Festival •Featured in Westword 

IT’S NOT JUST A GIG. IT’S A SHOW.

Shelvis & the Roustabouts are a theatrical American rock-and-roll band fronted by a woman who stole the King’s crown. Lori (Shelvis) entered a men-only Elvis competition, forced her way into it, beat the men, and won. Westword documented that story. Westword

For 15 years, Shelvis and the Roustabouts have been turning concerts into parties with a high-energy blend of rockabilly, nostalgia rock, original music and irresistible audience interaction.

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and entertainer Lori “Shelvis” Muha, the Denver-based band puts a fresh, female-fronted spin on the swagger and excitement of early rock ’n’ roll. Their shows move effortlessly from Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash to unexpected favorites, clever mashups and the Roustabouts’ own story-driven original songs.

But the music is only part of what makes a Shelvis show memorable.

Shelvis works a crowd. Audiences become part of the performance—singing, dancing, laughing and interacting with the band. That ability to connect with virtually any audience has made Shelvis and the Roustabouts a natural fit for festivals, concert series, theaters, clubs, conventions and special events.

We dare you to sit still.

2026: TAKING THE SHOW TO A BIGGER STAGE

After 15 years of building an enthusiastic following and performing throughout Colorado and beyond, Shelvis and the Roustabouts are expanding their reach nationally.

Recent highlights include an appearance at Taste of Fort Collins, one of Northern Colorado's signature music festivals, the Dacono Music Festival and a booking on the legendary Whisky a Go Go stage on Hollywood's Sunset Strip.

The band has also been featured on Colorado & Company/KUSA, was voted Denver's Best Band by readers of 5280 Magazine, and has been featured by Westword.

Those milestones reflect what audiences have known for years: Shelvis and the Roustabouts aren't simply recreating the past. They're taking the spirit, fun and rebellious energy of early rock ’n’ roll and turning it into a live show of their own.

THE SHELVIS DIFFERENCE

A front person audiences remember.
Lori “Shelvis” Muha combines powerful vocals, humor, theatricality and genuine audience connection to create a stage persona unlike the typical tribute or cover-band front person.

Nostalgia without being stuck in the past.
The band celebrates the music that launched rock ’n’ roll while adding its own personality, arrangements, mashups and original material.

Original music with a story.
The Roustabouts' original songs bring wit, personality and storytelling to the band's retro-inspired sound, giving audiences something new alongside the songs they already know and love.

A show built for audiences.
Crowd interaction isn't an afterthought. It's part of the Shelvis experience. Whether they're performing for hundreds at a festival or taking over an intimate theater, the goal is the same: make the audience part of the fun.

Professional and road-ready.
Fifteen years of performances have given the band the experience to work comfortably with professional venues, festivals, production teams, corporate events and concert presenters.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Whisky a Go Go — West Hollywood, California
Booked to perform on one of America's most iconic rock stages on the Sunset Strip.

Taste of Fort Collins — Fort Collins, Colorado
2026 festival appearance on a lineup featuring nationally recognized artists.

5280 Magazine Readers' Choice
Voted Denver's Best Band — 2019.

Colorado & Company / KUSA
Featured television appearance and performance.

Westword
Featured in a story chronicling Shelvis' unforgettable entry into the Colorado music scene—including winning an Elvis impersonator competition originally intended for male contestants.

15 Years Performing
Festivals, theaters, concert series, clubs, conventions and special events throughout Colorado and beyond.

THE SOUND

Think Elvis swagger, Buddy Holly energy, Johnny Cash attitude and Americana storytelling—then add a charismatic female front person, a seasoned band, unexpected musical twists and a crowd that rarely stays seated.

Shelvis and the Roustabouts can deliver a festival-ready rock ’n’ roll set, a full evening concert or an entertainment-focused performance built around the audience.

The result is familiar enough to bring generations together and distinctive enough to make people remember the name.

PERFECT FOR

Festivals • Performing Arts Centers • Theaters • Casino Entertainment • Fairs • Concert Series • Rockabilly & Americana Events • Clubs • Corporate Events • Conventions • Private Events

WHAT AUDIENCES SAY

“Saw you for the first time last night in Arvada. What a show! Not just great instrumentals and vocals, but very entertaining. Best show we've seen in a long time.”

“Shelvis rocked our banquet in Hilton Head Island. Great songs to dance and sing to. Got the crowd of 380 rocking. Interacted with the audience. Band was terrific and I would highly recommend them for a great time.”

— Deb Foley, Board Chair, Telecom Pioneers

BOOK SHELVIS & THE ROUSTABOUTS

Available for regional and national bookings.

Festivals • Concert Series • Performing Arts Centers • Theaters • Casinos • Fairs • Clubs • Corporate & Convention Entertainment

Booking & Media Contact:

Laura Whitlock
WHITLOCKLL@AOL.COM
720-988-9690