JELVIS PELVIS: Belfast’s KING of Busking

 

Jelvis Pelvis (Jordan Devine) is a full-time Elvis street performer.

In today’s episode we talk about:

  • The cut-throat nature of being a busker on the streets of Belfast

  • Being born with a life-threatening heart condition

  • Where he gets his energy from

  • Getting robbed

  • The kindness of strangers

  • Why confidence is his superpower

  • Dealing with fame

  • His thoughts on the Elvis movie

  • Coming from Strabane

  • How going on X-Factor traumatised him

  • And how he’s gathered a cult-like following on TikTok

Check it out.

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Treasure Trove

One thing most people don't know about you:
I was born with a very complicated heart condition.

What’s Your Favorite Quote:
“You never stood in that man's shoes or saw things through his eyes or stood and watched with helpless hands while the heart inside you dies.” - Elvis Presley.

Anything you'd like to promote:
Check out Elvis - Suspicious Minds on Spotify, SoundCloud and all other major platforms.

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Thanks again to Jelvis Pelvis for taking the time to share his story with us.

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— Matt

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Matthew Thompson