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Tinsley Ellis

Legendary Blues Guitarist Tinsley Ellis with roots in southern soul music will make a much anticipated appearance at Arena Theater.

Averaging over 150 live shows a year, Ellis has played in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Europe, Australia and South America. Whether hes out with his own band or sharing stages with major artists like Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers, Govt Mule or Widespread Panic, he always digs deep and plays, as Guitar Player says, as if his life depended on it. Ellis' most recent tour with Blues At The Crossroads II: Muddy & The Wolf with the Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson, James Cotton, Jody Williams and Bob Margolin was by all accounts one of the best shows of 2013.

Ellis has shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy, The Allman Brothers, Govt Mule, Widespread Panic, Bob Margolin, Cedric Burnside, Koko Taylor, Willie Dixon, and Albert Collins.
He has released 19 albums including his latest, Red Clay Soul, and hit the heights of commercial success with songs covered by other artists notably, Jonny Lang recording "A Quitter Never Wins." Ellis even gave Derek Trucks his recording debut on Ellis' Storm Warning. He won Rock/Blues Album Of The Year with Tough Love in 2015 from Blues Blast Magazine and made many "Best Of" lists within Downbeat and others. And he continues to bring his compelling music night after night at one venue after another across the globe, sharing his blues-steeped legacy, fine songwriting, and deep pride in being a Georgia-based artist.