Ellis J Barraclough

This exceptionally talented 19-year-old from Hull started playing guitar when he was just eight and penned his very first song at the tender age of 12. Ellis has been playing local gigs in Hull and select dates in London over the past couple of years.

The pure honesty and depth of his lyrics are truly inspiring, combined with a refreshing approach to memorable melodies and chord progressions that surprise and delight the listener. Musical influences include The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Kings of Leon, America, Radiohead and Kula Shaker.

In April 024, Ellis embarked on a nationwide tour as the support act for Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison of Ocean Colour Scene. They were so impressed with him that they asked him to join them yet again on the Scottish leg of the tour which sold out.

Photo by Tony Briggs