I’ve got an hour on the downstairs stage at the Elbo Room. Also, very excited to have my friend Matt Smaligan joining me on all-things-percussion. First time these songs have seen drums and we are gearing up to record at the end of the month so this set is a perfect first showing. There will be lights and there will be weird electronics, and of course there will be some cello. Hope to see you out!

I’ll be sharing the bill with Ranjani, Ovadya and Jory Avner. All incredible song writers coming from different musical places. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Here is a link:

http://elboroomlive.com/eventbrite-event/alex-ellsworth-jory-avner-ovadya-ranjani/

Show starts at 8p. I’ll be on at 11p.

This September, I'll be splitting a bill with Mortar - a kiiiiler jazz quintet project lead by composer/trombone player Chris Shuttleworth.  I'll play a solo set from The Silver Hour and then join the band for a line up of Chris' music.  The gig is at the quirky and lovable, Cafe Mustache.  Its a regular hang of mine but this will be my first time on stage.  Would love to see you out! 

Check out Mortar's music on Soundcloud: 

https://soundcloud.com/chris-shuttleworth-899393788/sets/mortar

There will be songs about moonsets and letting go, electronic samples and balloon people; there will be plenty of LED lights and floor space for you to lay back and loose yourself into the starry ceiling.

Bring your favorite pillow/blanket if you want floor space but there will also be a few chairs if thats your jam.

Double bill of original music by yourstrully and Alex Babbitt, captured in real time sketches by artist, Hannah Moore. 

Shows at 8:30p at Slate Arts
$5 at the door
-drinks available by donation-

I'll be playing a solo set of songs from the upcoming The Silver Hour-EP.  Lots of improvised looping on this one, since I've got a good chunk of time to fill on stage.  There will be lights and drinks and all the rest.

So happy to be opening for Barry Fontenot and crew! 

Check out his enchanting, soulful songwriting at reverbnation:

https://www.reverbnation.com/voxkakumeika

There is a $5 cover at the door.  

I'll be splitting the bill with Henry True and Hippie Johnny at Lilly's Bar on Lincoln Ave, this Saturday from 8-11p.   

If you can make it, go up to that balcony - best view in the house, for sure.  The couches up front are nice too though.  Would be great to see you there!

Feel free to shoot me a message if you can make it.  I can let you know where I am in the line up and all.

I'll be on the air with a good friend of mine, Dylan Harris, to talk about recent touring with Manual Cinema, the upcoming music video for The Silver Hour and the solo set this Saturday (June 2nd) at Lilly's.  Featuring an unplugged performance of I'll Dug It. 

Friday June 1st, 9-10am Central Time

Tune in at WHPK Chicago 88.5fm or online at http://whpk.org/schedule/