Ellis is a rising star in the independent music scene. With music that is described as “joyful, unpretentious modern folk”, Ellis continues to build attention at venues and festivals throughout the country with heart-felt songs that reflect her sincere graciousness, vibrant nature, and contagious sense of humor. You’ll quickly be drawn in by her warmth and real-life journeys as reflected in her songs.
A native of Texas, Ellis moved to Minneapolis at the age of 16, where she quickly built a local following that blossomed into a nationwide presence, with extensive touring and six albums released in the last twelve years. In addition to selling 40,000 copies of her CDs independently, Ellis has accrued a wealth of accomplishments including national songwriting honors and performances at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival.
NEW ALBUM: BREAK THE SPELL
Ellis’ critically acclaimed sixth album was recorded with talented producer Ben Wisch. Highlighting her powerful clear vocals, skilled songwriting and catchy guitar rhythms, this beautiful recording is expected to greatly expand Ellis’ following. The songs are supported by well-placed additions from Duke Levine (guitars), Zev Katz (bass), and Joe Bonadio (drums) along with cameo appearances from Shawn Pelton (drums) and Jonatha Brooke (backing vocals).
Since being released in Feb 2008, Break The Spell has been selected at a TOP DIY Pick for the June 2008 issue of Performing Songwriter Magazine. It was also voted Best Female Singer Songwriter Album in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards.
Great show last night! Thanks so much for coming to the UW! I now have a huge group of people to go to your show with the next time you come to town :)
Hi Ellis.. Thanks for taking the time to listen! Great stuff you have especially "Before you leave" You have an amazing voice!!, so soothing.. I hope you..re having a great weekend!! Have fun, Josh
you are my refuge from my bad day. Sometimes I don't know what I would do if I didn't have your beautiful voice to ease away my stress. Devon "sings along" now...you are loved, Ellis. Thank you for all the gifts you have given us. XOXOXOXOX
I miss internet! Lacking one at home!!! Miss hearing your beautiful voice. I've been away...coming to milwaukee area anytime soon? Devon and I can't wait to see you again!!!
Hey ellis! You are such an amazing artist! Thanks for the email updates every month! You are such an inspiration for me and my music! Thank you for that! Hope to see another show soon!
Keep smiling!
-Shawna-
Congratulations on your JPF Award! It was a great show and your performance shined! The host even used your FB "moment" of acceptance to tell everyone that it was proof that NO ONE knows who's going to win beforehand!! So it's all good!! Glad I was there to discover Ellis Music--Rock On and ya'll come back now, ya hear?! All the best, Susan
Hey..so I'm Kayla..and I was there when you went and played at Cottey College. I was the girl who somebody told you could sing and you wrote on my cd that you hope to hear some of my music someday. I don't expect you to remember me cuz you probly get that a lot.. buuut I'm from michigan and you're from texas..and now i'm down in texas for school and you're all up doing shows up north..lol. Come back down to texas! :) Thanks for being such an inspiration to young women. Hope your shows are going well!
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