King and beyond, and was inspired by his favorite artists all over again. He explored obscure studio and live recordings from some of his greatest musical heroes, such as the Allman Brothers, Freddie King, Michael Bloomfield, B.B. To get back to his musical roots, he began composing on amps and guitars that he hadn’t used for decades. This would be the first time in 40 years he’d be off the road, and as he drove the 2400 miles home from Reno to Atlanta, he was already formulating his future plans.Įllis resolved to dedicate his pandemic-forced downtime to creating new songs and growing as a songwriter. Ellis was forced to cancel the tour promoting his just-released album, Ice Cream In Hell, only six weeks into the 60-date run. World renowned Southern blues-rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis - like every other musician - was caught off-guard when the pandemic shutdown hit in March 2020. He’s the hardest-working man in blues-rock.It’s impossible to not enjoy the ride." –Blues Music Magazine
"Rugged, burning and riveting.Tinsley Ellis is a powerful and commanding presence, both on guitar and as a gruff, full-throated vocalist. Ellis mixes soul and fire." –Premier Guitar "Incendiary.Scalding guitar and banshee solos. Please use the Paypal button below to order: USA customers, order now and receive your autographed copy! Also Available Please use the Paypal button below to order the VINYL RECORD: USA customers, order now and receive your autographed copy!
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Order your copy of the NEW album Devil May Care on CD or VINYL today! Ellis shows no signs of slowing down and is headed your way with his newest and perhaps most unique project. Ellis weaves the music together with interesting and sometimes ribald stories from over forty years of a life spent on stages and in motels and truck stops. With his new project Tinsley Ellis - Acoustic Songs And Stories, Ellis performs many of his most popular songs (plus delta blues and classics by artists like Gregg Allman, Bob Dylan and Leo Kottke) on his 1937 National Steel and 1969 Martin D-35. Twenty albums later - on record labels such as Alligator and Capricorn (and millions of miles traveled) - Ellis has become an elder statesman of the Blues world. Like many kids his age, Ellis discovered the blues through the back door of British Invasion bands like The Yardbirds, Cream and The Rolling Stones as well as Southern rockers like the Allman Brothers Band. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1957 and raised in South Florida, he acquired his first guitar at age seven, inspired by watching The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. Georgia troubadour Tinsley Ellis has been immersed in music his entire life. Tinsley Announces New Project: "Tinsley Ellis - Acoustic Songs and Stories" Devil May Care, Ellis’ 17th album, began as a pandemic-induced search through his old inspirations and ended up a tribute to several."īlues Blast Magazine Talks Turkey with Tinsleyīlues Blast Magazine writer, songwriter and slide guitarist Bucky O'Hare sits down with Tinsley to talk about life on the road, musical roots, and exciting upcoming projects. But a Tinsley Ellis song is a Tinsley Ellis song, period. Ellis’ influences are many, and often leak into his songs. 'No one lights up a room quite like hot Atlanta’s blues roaring vocalist and soul shaking guitar star Tinsley Ellis. The remaining records are in no particular order. Tedeschi Trucks Band’s “I Am The Moon” gets the nod for number 1. " Editor’s note: Tahoe Onstage music critic Tom Clarke makes his picks for the best blues and roots albums of 2022. "The BMAs are generally recognized as the highest honor given to blues musicians and are awarded by vote of Blues Foundation members.The Blues Music Awards brings together Blues performers, industry representatives, and fans from all over the world to celebrate the best in Blues recordings and performances from the previous year.To become a Blues Foundation voting member, join here." Once again Tinsley is honored to be nominated for the 2023 Blues Music Awards in both the Blues Rock Album and Blues Rock Musician categories, presented by The Blues Foundation and decided upon by voting Foundation members. Ellis Nominated For 2023 Blues Music Awards
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