Unique Experiences
House Concert - A Night of Downhome Rags, Gospel, and Blues
- Item Number
- 114
- Estimated Value
- 500 USD
- Sold
- 285 USD to ridgeddogs
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
Memphis roots guitarist/songwriter William Lee Ellis has been hailed a “wizard on steel strings” who “recalls Ry Cooder in his prime” (Blues Revue), while AllMusic Guide writes: “Not since the late John Campbell has there been a blues talent so original.” Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna/Jefferson Airplane fame has said that William "carries on the tradition of American originals... His art is original and contemporary... timeless." The son of banjo/fiddle composer Tony Ellis and the godson of bluegrass patriarch Bill Monroe, William specializes in pre-WWII acoustic blues and gospel styles. Among his recordings are Conqueroo, picked by Acoustic Guitarmagazine as one of 2003’s best albums, and the Jim Dickinson-produced record, God’s Tattoos, called “one of the most welcome acoustic blues albums of 2006” by the Chicago Sun-Times and winner of the 2007 Bluestar award in Australia for “Best International CD Release” by a solo artist. More recently, his composition, “Where Would I Go,” was selected for the Music of Tennessee CD companion to the Oxford American’s annual Southern music issue. Ellis, a professor of music at Saint Michael’s College, holds a master’s degree in classical guitar and a PhD in ethnomusicology.
Item Special Note
Learn more at http://williamleeellis.bandcamp.com
Arrangements to be made at the winning bidder and artist's mutual convenience. Artist will travel to the winning bidder's home. Geographic region limited to New England, Upstate New York or Montreal.
Donated By:
William Ellis
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