Ellis (singer-songwriter)
| Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mary Grace Ellis |
| Also known as |
Ellis Delaney Mary Grace Ellis Ellis Bergeron |
| Born |
circa 1976 Liberty, Texas |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | folk, singer-songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Labels | Rubberneck Records (self) |
| Associated acts | Bobby Llama |
| Website | ellis-music.com |
Ellis Delaney[1] (aka Ellis Bergeron, Mary Grace Bergeron, born Mary Grace Ellis circa 1976)[2] is an American singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She performs under the name Ellis, having found early on that her last name is frequently mispronounced.[3] Her music is generally described as folk/indie acoustic. She tours often around the US generally playing small venues and folk festivals, and was a featured performer on the radio variety show Prairie Home Companion on June 1, 2013.[4]
Discography
- Soft Day (1996, Rubberneck)
- Blueprint Live (1998, Rubberneck) (live recording)
- Everything That's Real (2001, Rubberneck)
- Tigers Above, Tigers Below (2003, Rubberneck)
- Evidence of Joy (2004, Rubberneck) (live recording)
- Break the Spell (2008, Rubberneck)
- Undefended Heart (2008, Rubberneck) (acoustic version of Break the Spell)
- Right on Time (2010, Rubberneck)
Awards/recognition
- 2006, nominee for "Best Female Artist" Campus Activities Magazine
- 2006, "Most Wanted to Return" Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
- 2007, finalist (top ten) Telluride Bluegrass Festival - Troubadour Competition[5]
- 2007 showcase artist, Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference[6]
- 2008 showcase artist, North American Folk Music & Dance Alliance Conference
- 2008, main stage artist, Susquehanna Music & Arts Festival
- 2009, Just Plain Folks Music Award, category: Best Female Singer-Songwriter Album, for Break the Spell[7]
References
- ↑ "Ellis Delaney Facebook profile". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ↑ Michael L. Walsh, "The Joy Inside: Local folkie gets personal on her new record, Break the Spell", City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul, January 30, 2008
- ↑ Official biography accessed February 26, 2008
- ↑ "http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/2013/06/01/". Prairiehome.publicradio.org. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ↑ "Telluride Bluegrass Festival". Bluegrass.com. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ↑ "NERFA 2007 Formal Showcases". Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- ↑ "2009 Just Plain Folks Music Award winners". Jpfolks.com. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
External links
- mnartists.org mn artist profile
- Official website
- Ellis Delaney's channel on YouTube
- https://www.facebook.com/ellis.delaney
- Ellis on Myspace