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
Website	www.robertellismusic.com
Members	Kelly Doyle, guitar Geoffrey Muller, bass Will Van Horn, pedal steel guitar Michael "Tank" Lisenbe, drums Frank Booth, ambient room sounds

Robert Ellis is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Houston, Texas who blends country, pop music and jazz.

History

Robert Ellis began performing as "Eyes Like Lions" early in 2005, playing in Lake Jackson, Tx.^[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 Records 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]}

Discography

• 2014 The Lights from the Chemical Plant
• 2011 Photographs LP
• 2009 The Great Re Arranger (self-released)^[10]

External links

• Official Website
• Ellis On Mountain Stage

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. "Robert Ellis Discography at Discogs". Retrieved 27 January 2012.