Any young folk singer/songwriter can say that they are influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, but very few actually evoke the authentic traveling bug of such troubadours. As a teenager, George Ellias left high school and set his sights on the San Francisco Bay Area, where he would spend time playing music and crafting a perceptive and affable sound. Two years later, Ellias did a stint in New Orleans and then returned to Los Angeles to go to college and study poetry. His studies in and outside of the classroom have conjoined to make up his debut EP, simply entitled ‘EP,’ which will be released on July 5. The seven-track release was recorded between his home studio in Los Angeles and AMP Studio in North Hollywood. The first track, "Ghost Town," showcases Ellias’ ability to captivate listeners with his raw talent as a storyteller and guitar and harmonica player. On the EP, he also plays the recorder and jaw harp. Ellias is set to release a full-length album in late fall. – Karla Hernández
