Robert Ellis (guitarist)

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis in 2012.
Background information
Origin Houston, Texas, USA
Genres Country music, Rock
Instruments electric and acoustic guitar
Years active 2010–present
Labels New West
Associated acts Bird and Feather, I am Mesmer, Sideshow Tramps, Grandfather Child
Members

Kelly Doyle, guitar
Geoffrey Muller, bass
Wil Van Horn, pedal steel guitar

Ryan Chavez, drums

Robert Ellis is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Nashville, Tennessee who blends country, bluegrass and folk.

History

Robert Ellis began performing as "Robert Ellis & The Boys" early in 2010, forming a foundation in the classics of country music and gradually incorporating original songs.[1][2][3] The self-released LP, The Great Rearranger was sold at shows, but Ellis found a higher level of success when American Songwriter's Magazine named his second album Photographs as one of the top 50 albums of 2011.[4] Robert Ellis is a New West recording artist.[5] Ellis has toured with Alabama Shakes, Old Crow Medicine Show and the Old 97's. [6] Originally from Texas, in 2012, Ellis relocated from Austin, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee to work on his third album The Lights from the Chemical Plant in Eric Masse's Casino recording studio under the direction of album producer Jacquire King. Ellis has said that this album, influenced by his hometown Lake Jackson, Texas, incorporates more pop influences. [7] [8] [9]

Robert Ellis' father is a pastor and the singer was raised in a religious household. Ellis now identifies as an atheist. [10]

Discography

External links

References

  1. ↑ Dansby, Andrew. "Robert Ellis and his danceable, drinkable country music". Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "American Songwriter’s Top 50 Albums Of 2011". Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Best Band to Get Together in the Past Year". Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  4. ↑ Smith, William Michael. "Robert Ellis, Hayes Carll Honored by American Songwriter Magazine". Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "Robert Ellis New West Records". Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  6. ↑ Blau, Max. "Robert Ellis Expands Beyond Country Roots". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Blau, Max. "Robert Ellis Expands Beyond Country Roots". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  8. ↑ http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/01/qa-robert-ellis-on-moving-to-nashville-richard-thompson-and-american-songwriter-presents/
  9. ↑ Mugan, Chris. "Lone star: Robert Ellis interview". The Independent. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  10. ↑ Mugan, Chris. "Lone star: Robert Ellis interview". The Independent. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Robert Ellis Discography at Discogs". Retrieved 27 January 2012.