Robert Ellis Announces Tour Dates With Jamey Johnson, Jonny Corndawg & George Jones New Album Photographs

Robert Ellis Announces Tour Dates With Jamey Johnson, Jonny Corndawg & George Jones New Album Photographs

Listen to and Embed Robert Ellis’ “What’s In It For Me”

Robert Ellis, who just played the last several nights with Dawes, announced a new run of dates, including shows Jamey Johnson, Jonny Corndawg and the young artist’s hero, George Jones. Robert and his band, who according to the Houston Chronicle have “…built a concrete reputation for impeccable live performances,” have also been confirmed to perform on the Next Big Nashville Presents Soundland festival with Jason Isbell and Justin Townes Earle. (Full list of dates below)

Photographs, Robert’s New West Records debut album which received 4 star reviews in both Mojo and Uncut, is garnering key radio support from KGSR and KUT in Austin, WNCW in Asheville/Charlotte, WNRN in Charlottesville, WFPK in Louisville, KRCL in Salt Lake City, WNKU in Cincinnati, KHYI in Dallas and WSM in Nashville. The Houston native is also gaining critical acclaim from the press, as Spin Magazine says “… the amiable singer projects a Zen sense of calm, part Gram Parsons and part John Darnielle, whether he’s singing about growing old or getting even. He’s only 22, but sounds well acquainted with both” while the New York Times (TX ed) describes him as “Equally inspired by Jackson Browne and George Jones” and Aquarium Drunkard says “…it’s easy to forget there are true heirs to the old masters writing, recording and performing in the here and now of 2011. Robert Ellis is one such artist.”

Photographs, which according to Mojo Magazine contains “Beautifully simple songs that will strike a chord from Tennessee to Trondheim,” is an impressive and diverse concept album, split in two sides with vinyl in mind. Robert explains “The A-side represents a more folksy, dark side of the music while the B-side is a full band country sound. While the songwriting is all very personal, the arrangement and distinct style difference is meant to reference and pay homage to all of the great artists who have influenced me.” My Old Kentucky Blog picks up on Robert’s sentiment stating that “Photographs is a must have for fans of vintage country…”

Robert Ellis Tour Dates

Thu-Aug-25 – Winnie, TX – Nutty Jerrys w/ Jamey Johnson
Thu-Sep-15 – Hot Springs, AR – Maxine’s
Fri-Sept-16 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic w/ David Nail
Fri-Sep-23 – Nashville, TN – Next Big Nashville Presents Soundland w/
Justin Townes Earle, Jason Ibell & the 400 Unit
Sat-Sep-24 – Birmingham, AL -Bottletree w/ Jonny Corndawg
Sun-Sep-25 – Waverly, AL – Standard Deluxe w/ Jonny Corndawg
Mon-Sep-26 – Mobile, AL – Callaghan’s Irish Social w/ Jonny Corndawg
Wed-Sep-28 – New Orleans, LA – Hi Ho Lounge w/ Jonny Corndawg
Thu-Sep-29 – Baton Rouge, LA – Manship Theatre w/ Jonny Corndawg
Fri-Sep-30 – Fort Worth, TX – Lola’s w/ Jonny Corndawg
Thurs-Oct-6 – Austin, TX – ACL-Live
Fri-Oct-07 -Winnie, TX – Nutty Jerrys w/ George Jones
Sat-Oct-29 – Houston, TX – Ziegenbock Festival

*additional dates will be added.

Photographs Track listing
1. Friends Like Those
2. Bamboo
3. Cemetery
4. Two Cans Of Paint
5. Westbound Train
6. Comin’ Home
7. What’s In It For Me?
8. I’ll Never Give Up On You
9. No Fun
10. Photographs