Upcoming shows you can see us:
Midsommarfest has always been my favorite of Chicago's neighborhood festivals. Our friends at the Swedish American Museum have invited us back and we're going to rock it this year on the Swedish Stage at Clark! We're sharing the bill with bands that we've loved for years. I've got two new backup singers, Beena and Andrew, we'll be performing some of our favorite Elton John songs and we're going to bring it!
Come join us, Saturday, June 8th, at 2PM at Midsommarfest!
Come join us, Saturday, June 8th, at 2PM at Midsommarfest!
BISBEE PRIDE 2024
June 15th, 2024
June 15th, 2024
I'm very excited to be participating in the Bisbee, Arizona Pride Festival for 2024.
I'll be participating in the 2024 Pride Parade Saturday, June 15th and headlining at the Pride Festival singing and playing some of Elton's biggest hits later in the day.
I'll also be out and about town Friday night, so keep an eye out for me out and about in some of my handmade replica's of Elton John's 1970's and 1980's costumes.
I'll be participating in the 2024 Pride Parade Saturday, June 15th and headlining at the Pride Festival singing and playing some of Elton's biggest hits later in the day.
I'll also be out and about town Friday night, so keep an eye out for me out and about in some of my handmade replica's of Elton John's 1970's and 1980's costumes.
Upcoming Performances
(We are currently booking our upcoming season, dates with details that are are evolving or are not finalized are noted)
05/19/24
Event details TBD
Sunday, May 19, 2023
06/08/24
MidsommarFest
Saturday, 2-3 PM
Swedish Stage
Foster, 5200 Clark
Chicago, IL
06/15/24
Bisby Pride 2024
Pride Parade
Headlining Show
(Details coming)
Bisby, Arizona
06/30/24
Chicago Gay Pride Parade
Look for me on the LGBT IL Chamber of Commerce Float
(*More details to come)
07/06/24
To Be Announced
Pending details*
07/12-14/24
Private event
07/26/24, Friday,
Wide River Winery
LeClaire, IA
6pm to 8pm
10/12/24
To Be Announced
Pending details*
Crocodile Rockstar
Elton John Artist: Impersonator & Tribute Performer
Crocodile Rockstar is a high-energy, high-visual-impact Elton John tribute artist who sings and rocks the piano in hand-made replicas of Elton's original costumes.
He's performed at venues like Chicago Blues Fest, Wrigley Field (for the Gay Games) and House of Blues, and has been a professional musician much of his life.
Elton is a brilliant artist to tribute because his costumes and music are colorful, fun and appeal to a huge variety of people. The show is great for people of all ages who are always welcome to sing along.
Social Media
Find us on our new Youtube Channel:
Find us on our new Youtube Channel:
Check us out on Chicago Entertainment Agency below:
Below: Performance clips from Midsommarfest 2023 Below: Crocodile Rockstar - Promo
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Below: Sad Songs & Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me -2023 Swedish American Museum Gala
Below: Take Me To The Pilot improvisation, Activate Chicago 2022 Below: National Baby Food Festival 2023 (various clips)
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About Crocodile Rockstar
Beazley Phillips is a lifelong pianist & singer/songwriter who delivers a spectacular Elton-esque experience performed in fun handmade costumes inspired by the legend.
"My favorite Elton John performances are the solo piano tours and shows, like MTV's Unplugged or any of the solo Elton John tours he has undertaken with the piano and a percussionist. I love the intimacy that he achieves and I do my utmost to bring this quality to all my performances."
Many people refer to a tribute artist as an impersonator -- and while many people think he sounds similar to Elton, he prefers the term tribute artist because he sings in a natural voice without trying to sound like anyone else. He enjoys playing large events like festivals as well as more intimate/special events like weddings and private parties.
As an Elton Tribute artist and impersonator, I do my best to incorporate Elton's showmanship and professionalism to create magical and memorable experiences.
Above: Porchfest in Chicago, May 21, 2023
Below: A cover of Levon I did at Joyride Studio this summer
Below: A cover of Levon I did at Joyride Studio this summer
Chicago, IL (evening) Looking back at Past Performances and Shows:
06/12/22: Porchfest, Chicago, IL (two sets)
06/24/22: Center on Halsted Fundraiser
06/26/22: Appearance, Chicago GBLTQ, Pride Parade
06/30/22: Chicago Loop Presents Activate, Downtown Chicago Main Stage
07/19/22: Joyride, Chicago, IL
08/24/22: Sinai Rehab Hospital, Chicago, IL
09/04/22: Sundays on State, Chicago, IL
09/22/22: Hearths o' Phyre, Conesville, IA
09/24/22: Private Event, House of Bourbon – Flight of the Dragon, Chicago, IL
09/25/22: Wide River Winery, Sunday performance, Le Claire, IA
10/13/22: Private Event, Chicago, IL
10/15/22: Private Event, R. F. Party, Saugatuck, MI
11/12/22: Wedding, Lansing, MI
12/02/22: Illinois House Majority Leader Senator Greg Harris Retirement Celebration, The Baton, Chicago, IL
12/10/22: Corporate Event, New York, NY
12/22/22: Private Event, Chicago, IL:
01/08/23: Private Event, Clinton, IA
01/12/23: Dinner and a Show, Chicago, IL
01/28/23: Dinner and a Show, Chicago, IL
02/10/23: Private Event, Chicago, IL:
03/12/23: Chicago Prime Timers, Chicago, IL
03/24/23: Wedding, Isle Casino, IA
03/12/23: Corporate Corporate Event, Chicago, IL
04/20/23: Lurie's Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL
04/22/23: Earth Day Celebration, Uptown United, Chicago, IL
06/13/23: Midsommarfest, Chicago, IL
06/16/23: Wedding, Chicago, IL
07/22/23: National Baby Food Festival, Fremont, Michigan
08/02/23: Concert in the Park Buena Park Circle Chicago, IL
08/04/23: Crocodile Rockstar's Elton Tribute and Mardi Gras Celebration The Dunes Cabaret 10 PM Douglas, MI
08/05/23: The Dunes Mardi Gras Celebration! The Dunes Cabaret 10PM Douglas, MI
08/23/23: Clinton Public Library Market Music, Clinton, IA 52732
08/25/23: Wide River Winery in LeClaire, Le Claire, IA 52753
09/19/23: Private Event, Chicago, IL
09/25/23: Private Event, Chicago, I
11/04/23: Swedish American Museum 2023 Gala Ticketed Event (sold out) Andersonville, IL
11/09/23 Private Event The Alden Network Chicago, IL
11/18/23: Private Event, Chicago,
12/06/23: Illinois LGBTQ+ Annual Winter Soirée Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, IL
12/16/23: Private Event
01/18/24: Private Event
01/20/24, Skokie Theater Ticketed Event, Skokie, IL
03/25/24, LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Mix and Mingle NetWERQ, The Baton Lounge, Chicago, IL
04/27/24 Dinner and Show Chicago, IL (evening)
04/28/24 Private Event Chicago, IL (morning)
05/02/24 Wine Walk Lyons-Branch Library Clinton, IA 5:00-7:00 PM
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Reviews
Rebecca: 5/5 stars Start to finish, from booking though loading out, this performer’s team was professional, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. The performance was so fabulous and people are already begging us to have Crocodile Rockstar back again. I enthusiastically recommend Crocodile Rockstar as the best Elton John cover artist for anyone’s corporate event. Wide River Winery: 5/5 stars We book Crocodile Rockstar at least 2 times every summer -- Every performance brings new customers to our winery. Crocodile Rockstar is much more than singing and piano playing. It's a total fun experience, quality musicianship, costumes and neat stories about his inspiration, Elton John. Highly recommended booking! Matt Cardoni: 5/5 stars Crocodile Rockstar is the best Elton John tribute band in the entire world. His voice is magic; his piano skills are incredible. The energy he invests in performances is remarkable. The Elton costumes are out of this world. What a great experience! Perfect performer for gay weddings, corporate events, or any special event. Highly recommend. Tom George: 5/5 stars Beazley puts on a great act. His vocals and piano playing are spot on! He even makes all his own costumes. ****A must for any event ****best Elton John Tribute Artist |