"Window" was originally conceived as an uptempo number with drums and all, but one night I played a soft, somber version and Ellis Islands was born.  Check out the sweet back-up vocals by Natalie B in the second and third choruses. 



Window

Ironically released in autumn, "Springtime in the Graveyard" is track that takes a look back on the memory of an old friend, just in time for Halloween.  And, there is sitar on this track.



Springtime in the Graveyard

This is the first track with the whole band.

Tomorrow

Everybody has a friend that's gets real excited about taking over the world when they have had a few drinks, but sadly during they day they do nothing about it.  This songs encourages that friend to wake up and do all those things they dream about.

Drunken Dreamer

Leap day only comes every four years and here is song that is like the weather outside, It's a gray rainy somber day here on Broad Street.

Broad Street

Here's a little country song about a girl who broke my heart.  Denise, that was her name.

Denise, That Was Her Name

In honor of my first show tonight @ Ortlieb's where I will be opening up for Work Drugs,  I decided kick it up a notch, put down the acoustic, and give you this new song.

"Open Book" was mixed by Benjamin Louisiana and features Mike Pietrusko on the drums.



Open Book

Ellis Islands is a dream-folk/candle jam/bedroom pop project based out of South Philadelphia.

Ellis Islands makes music for you to chill with, for those quiet contemplative moments often late into the night.

Contact: ellisislandsmusic@gmail.com



Ellis Islands

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