“Songs like this don’t fix our lives, but they help us carry them. They hold memory, longing, love, and uncertainty in a form we can sit with for a few minutes at a time. That’s a small, but meaningful, thing.”

“His overall sound, falls somewhere between indie-folk and the singer-songwriter sounds of 1970s Laurel Canyon. Call it laid-back rock music influenced by Bruce Cockburn, Patty Griffin and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes.”

“Ely’s music is not just about him and his guitar. It’s about connecting with his listeners quality he believes is at the core of his songwriting. He’s greatly influenced by artists who tell stories and engage with real human experiences.”