Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States (4 June 1957)
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Hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist, vocalist, song-writer Tinsley Ellis sings and plays with the energy and soul of all the great Southern musicians who have come before him.
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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)
February 23, 2022
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More than likely on this night, Tinsley Ellis forfeited some of his potential audience due to both the Super Bowl and inclement winter weather. Nevertheless, he graciously traveled to the Loft at City Winery with his rhythm section to play the blues for less than 50 fans.
In the middle of the set, a sociology professor from a prestigious local college leaned back in her seat, cocked her head around, and in her best longshoreman's voice told someone talking behind her to please be quiet.
In a recent Night of Acoustic Songs and Stories at the Pearl Street Warehouse, Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball delivered a variety of original songs and covers, played with virtuoso skill and sung with deep emotion.
