Austin Ellis
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 261 Verified Bookings
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
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Singer/Songwriter playing genre folk, indie, rock and rock and roll. Self taught harmonica player. I play a variety of Acoustic guitars. I currently perform throughout the Jacksonville Florida area along with North Carolina. I come from a family of entertainers and I have enjoyed playing professionally since the mid 1990's.
did a great job keeping the flow of the event lively and fun with his talent and charm
I recently hired Scott to play background music for a corporate cocktail hour we were hosting. He did great to provide a good ambiance, and everyone seemed to love it. Thank you, Scott, for helping us out with the event!
Price Range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Genre
Folk/Indie/ Rock
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter
Born 1968 in Utica, New York, Scott was exposed to music at an early age. His father played bass guitar and piano in a local band, (Carnival). At the age of 6 his parents separated and soon after moved with his mother to her home state of Florida. Scott’s musical and entertainment lineage goes back past the Vaudeville days.
He recalls early memories of his grandfather, (Curley Dekle ) who was an active musician and entertainer all around the South, picking his old National Dobro and then later listening and playing music with his stepfather late into the night around campfires.
Being self-taught and drawing inspiration from listening to his mother’s old LP’s and jamming with is cousins. Scott learned covers from bands and artists like America, C.C.R., Leonard Syknard, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and The Kinks. While in high school he started an 80’s Rock band for a short time, Called “Duce X2”.
Scott Elley first became serious about performing while attending the University of North Florida during the mid-'90s and would frequent college party’s with guitar in hand. Playing songs by artist like: James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, R.E.M., The Doors, and Credence Clear Water Revival.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree he moved to North Carolina teaching art and 2003 really engaging into songwriting, playing his original music at Festivals in and around the Blue Ridge parkway.
In 2009 moved to New York City where he honed his skills playing in the streets and bars of Midtown Manhattan. Scott presently resides in Jacksonville, Florida and plays at Country Clubs, lounges, restaurants pubs and private parties.
His music is characterized by varied guitar rhythms along with seamless harmonica playing intertwining his lyrics. He has a broad vocal range and soft tone. He puts a unique twists to covers songs and is truly and one-man-band
June 28, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 11, 2024 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
April 25, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Kimberly K. said “Yesterday we had Ace play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was just so incredibly talented and accommodating- we are still having guests…”
Ginny W. said “Caleb was wonderful and played amazing music. Would definitely hire him again!”
Emily G. said “Austin worked our corporate concert for us. He was extremely friendly, super easy to work with, and provided outstanding music both vocally and instrumentally.…”