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Claiming Texas home for the last nine years, Jonathan “Jelly” Ellington, has been courageously crafting his unique sound as an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter since first picking up the guitar at age seven. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his blues-centric rock n’ roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training. Originally from the rolling mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Jelly has truly found a delectable union between Texas blues and his Appalachian roots. Having shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning artists and Texan icons alike, there is no wonder he was voted in the Top 10 “Best Guitarists” in the Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards in both 2018 and 2019. Jelly is fresh off the release of his full-length sophomore album Not All Who Wander Are Lost, a genuine testament to the finesse of this craftsmanship over the years.
“Jelly Ellington has one foot in the future and one in the past, straddling the present with a haunted, soulful blues rock that cuts to the bone.”
“Jelly Ellington is a classic guitarist in every sense of the word.”
“Jelly Ellington is helming the rock and roll sound for the season.”
“Jelly Ellington continues to impress and evolve with his new sounds while staying true to his rock roots.”
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HOMEBASE: Austin, TX
GENRE: Rock, Blues Rock
SOUNDS LIKE: Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Jonny Lang, Lenny Kravitz
BAND MEMBERS:
Jelly Ellington- Guitar, Vocals
Stefan Ringer- Bass
Andrew Ellington- Drums
Cole Gramling- Keys/Organ
RECENT VENUES:
Rockefellers (Houston)
Sam’s Burger Joint (San Antonio)
Empire Garage, 3Ten ACL Live, Mohawk, Saxon Pub, Continental Club (Austin)
The Mint (Los Angeles)
House of Blues (Boston)
Hi Ho Lounge (New Orleans)
Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)
Salvage Station (Asheville)
RECENT EVENTS:
Hot Summer Nights, Austin
Music on Main, Round Rock, TX
Jelly’s Christmas Jam benefitting #SaveOurStages, SIMS Foundation & more 2012-21
One Road Austin 2018-19
Austin Music Awards at ACL Live
Carrollton Festival at The Switchyard
Austin Music Live Taping
OtraFest! Kickoff Party
"All In" Tour (NYC, Boston, New Orleans, Austin, Los Angeles, & more)
RADIO SUPPORT:
KLBJ, KGSR, KTXX, KWVH, KAMX, WOXL
SHARED STAGES/SUPPORTED:
Grammy Award-Winner Anna Wise, Grammy Award-Winner Ruben Ramos, Eric Gales, Stone Temple Pilots, Spoon, Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real, Vertical Horizon, Tonic, Mingo Fishtrap, Toubab Krewe, MonoNeon, Sonnymoon, Chris Duarte, Eric Tessmer, Vallejo, & MC Overlord
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Jelly Ellington and Michael Lemmo at Norman's Rare Guitars // September 2021 // Norman’s Rare Guitars
Jelly Ellington playing Hot Summer Nights Festival, Austin, TX // August 2021 // Red River Cultural District
Jelly Ellington Performs Music on Main Concert Series // June 2021 // The Austin American Statesman
Jelly plays ‘Bullet & A Kiss’ with Robert Wagner on 512 Studios Live // January 2021 // The CW Austin
Jelly Ellington Talks #SAVEOURSTAGES with Amy Edwards on Austin 360 Radio // December 2020 // Austin 360 Radio
Jelly Ellington Talks 8th Annual Xmas Jam Benefit and New Single Release on 512 Radio // November 2020 // 105.3 - The Bat
SIMS Lounge Presents Sofa Sessions with Jelly Ellington // May 2020 // SIMS Foundation
Jelly Ellington talks The Last Dance and NBA on Insinserious // May 2020 // 104.9 - The Horn
Jelly Ellington Plays 512 Radio & Friends Benefit // May 2020 // 105.3 - The Bat
Jelly Ellington Talks 7th Annual Xmas Jam benefit on 512 Radio // December 2019 // 105.3 - The Bat
Jelly Ellington on Three Beers and a Whiskey // November 2019 // Three Beers and a Whiskey
Jelly Ellington on Local Licks // September 2019 // KLBJ 93.7 - The Rock Austin
Jelly Ellington talks Butterfly EP Release on 512 Radio // July 2019 // 105.3 - The Bat
Jelly Ellington, Jace Cadle from The Texas KGB, and Lester Singleton from Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery on Insinserious //
July 2019 // 104.9 - The Horn
Jelly Ellington Talks Debut Night of Monthly “Jelly’s Guitar Jam” on 512 Radio // May 2019 // 105.3 - The Bat
Discovery: Jelly Ellington, Sun and The Sea Review // May 2019 // York Calling, UK
Jelly Ellington Acoustic on Music Firsthand’s Comedians Interviewing Musicians // April 2019 // Comedians Interviewing Musicians
Jelly Ellington to Play with Overlord Collective at SXSW Austin Music Awards Showcase // March 2019 // SXSW
Austin Music Awards - Best Austin Musicians 2018-2019 // March 2019 // Austin Chronicle
Jelly Ellington to Play with Overlord Collective at 37th Austin Music Awards at ACL Live // February 2019 // Austin Chronicle
Taste Test Edition #16 Review: Jelly Ellington - Butterfly // January 2019 // B-Sides and Badlands
Review: Jelly Ellington - Butterfly // January 2019 // Keep Walking Music
415 Indie Fascination // December 2018 // comeherefloyd
Jelly Ellington Talks 6th Annual Xmas Jam Benefit in Austin on 512 Radio // December 2018 // 105.3 - The Bat
Austin Music Movement Surges Forward, One Road Austin // November 2018 // TODO Austin
Jelly Ellington Austin Music Live Taping // Watch Here // October 2018 // Austin Music Live Channel, Xumo TV
Jelly Ellington on Local Licks // October 2018 // KLBJ 93.7 - The Rock Austin
Jelly Ellington on 512 Radio // August 2018 // 105.3 - The Bat
Jelly Ellington and Patrick Davis of 512 Radio on CobraCast Podcast #143 // June 2018 // The CobraCast Radio & Podcast
Josh Ross of Black Heart Saints & Jelly Ellington on 512 Radio // June 2018 // 105.3 - The Bat
Jelly Ellington on 512 Radio // May 2018 // 105.3 - The Bat
Brownswood Basement: Gilles Peterson in Austin, Jelly Ellington with Sonnymoon // Listen: Brownswood Bubblers Thirteen on Spotify // March 2018 // Worldwide FM
Jelly Ellington - Over Easy with Coach // March 2018 // KWVH 94.1
Jelly Ellington Live in Studio AVL // April 2018 // 98.1 The River
Acoustic Asheville: Jelly Ellington // April 2018 // Mountain XPress
Austin Music Awards - Best Austin Musicians 2017-2018 // March 2018 // Austin Chronicle
Review: Jelly Ellington "All In" // December 2017 // DME
Jelly Ellington on Local Licks - An Evening of Led Zeppelin // Listen Here // November 2017 // KLBJ 93.7 - The Rock Austin
PREMIERE: Jelly Ellington Releases New Music Video For “Let Go” Ft. Philly G // July 2017 // VENTS Magazine
New Music Review // July 2017 // Jake's Take
Music Box: Jelly Ellington // July 2017 // True Sk8board Mag
Interview: Jelly Ellington // June 2017 // Punchland
Jelly Ellington Inspires Freedom with “All In” // June 2017 // Indie Band Guru
Listen: Jelly on Local Licks // Listen Here // June 2017 // KLBJ 93.7 - The Rock Austin
Jelly Ellington Bursts Onto the Scene With Debut Album, “All In” // June 2017 // Audible Addixion
Blues Rock: Jelly Ellington – “Set Me Free” // May 2017 // Audio Fuzz
Kick-Ass Indie Jams // March 2017 // The Dutch Guy (Netherlands)
Jelly plays with MC Overlord on 512 Studios Live // May 2016 // The CW Austin
Jelly Ellington performs on Austin Live & Local at Mix 94.7 Studio // April 2015 // Mix 94.7