latest: inner outlaw video and single release 9.6.20
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About
Rory Ellis is a highly charismatic singer/songwriter
with eight nationally and internationally acclaimed
albums,and a rich unforgettable voice.
“His is one of the most distinctive voices in Australian folk
and country music rich and full and emotive.”
Jeff Glorfeld: The Melbourne Age.
Rory Ellis is one of those singer/songwriters,
like Leonard Cohen, who makes the hairs on your
arms stand up by simply opening his mouth
and uttering a few throaty words.”
Brett Callwood: Acoustic Magazine UK.
His songs are honed in hard miles,
heartfelt and always with a great story behind them.
He is an underground hero of Americana in Australia.
LATEST ALBUM "INNER OUTLAW"
"INNER OUTLAW" AVAILABLE NOW!
GET IT IN THE STORE OR ON iTUNES OR GOOGLE PLAY BELOW
IT'S FINALLY HERE FOR YOU TO ENJOY, MY 9TH STUDIO ALBUM "INNER OUTLAW". 12 TRACKS OF "PURE AMERICANA".
Listen to a sample of "the letter"
News
NEWS 03/01/20
Wrapping up the year with three successful singles,
"The Letter","Fadin" and "Bitumen Cowboys",
Rory Ellis couldn't be happier as he enters
a new decade with accolades from his peers.
With his "Inner Outlaw" album being selected as #9
by theMy Country Australia website in the Top 10 Albums
of 2019and having both Chris Lambie and Billy Pinnell
at Rhythms Magazine placing the album in their Top 10
list for 2019 has certainly given Rory the perfect
way to end the year and enter the new decade.
Rory is looking forward to his Lizotte's gigs this
month with Brian Cadd and Russelll Morris as well
as his own show and later his opening for Glenn Shorrock.
Currently #19 on the Country Tracks Airplay Chart with
"Bitumen Cowboys" (CRS Digital), 2020 is off to a great
start with so much more to come.
Interviews: Cameron Syrett: 0437 880 887
cameron@csmanagement.net.au
NEWS 7/11/19
IT'S IN THE CHARTS
Hiya Folks!
Well there has been so much happening since the
1st single, album and video release that I thought
it a great time to takethis opportunity to fill you in.
The video has currently hit over 10,700 views on Facebook.
I'm so proud of the work done on this by Brendan Hancock,
Cody Sweetman and the team to bring this incredible
letter and its story to life.
The second single Fadin' has now hit No 1 on the
My Country Australia Charts as of Mon 4/11/19
and on its debut.
I would love you all to take the time to vote for my single
Fadin' if you would. Let's try and keep it up there!
It would mean a lot if you did folks and you know that
I would be ever so grateful.
You can vote by clicking on the link below.
Once you get to the page, scroll down a touch, pop in your
name and email address and vote for Fadin', Rory Ellis.
Too Easy!! https://mycountryaustralia.net/
Fadin' also debuted at No 37 last week on the
Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Charts.
https://countrytrackschart.com.au/
I'm absolutely chuffed by this, but to top it off this
week,it has risen to No 20. Maybe you can buzz your
local station and request it, as the more plays
we can get together folks, the better chance
we have of climbing up this important music chart.
As always, I would really appreciate your
ongoing support on this.
The album also managed to debut at No 7 on the iTunes
singer/songwriter chart on its release day.
A huge thanks to all of you that went online and bought it.
For anyone who doesn't have a copy and would like to get
one you can head to the store on this website
and it's all there. If you prefer the hard copy
CD they are now also available from my store here.
Okay, on the personal front, I was totally honoured
to be invited to perform one of the songs from
the new album "Bitumen Cowboys" at the recent
Tarcutta Truckies Memorial Service.
A 14 hour round trip in 37 degree heat with a
busted air-con unit in the car but hey, it really
made me think about how hard the truckers
and their families must do it.
It was a privilege to be there.
I have a new band being rehearsed up as we
speak for shows in 2020. In the band are some
of Australia's finest musicians.
On the gig front, I have two shows in January 2020
at the famous Lizotte's in Newcastle.
On January 9th I'm doing a support show with
Brian Cadd and Russell Morris and on Jan 22nd,
I will unleash the new line up for
Rory Ellis &The Devil's Right Hand.
For Bookings to these contact the venue
on 02 4956 2066 or visit the website.
Lizotte's Newcastle
Okay folks I think that will do, but there is much
more news coming so until then, take care,
and my biggest thanks for all your support over
the years. All the best for now,
Rory
RORY ELLIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO BITUMEN COWBOYS IN TARCUTTA ON OCTOBER 26TH
RORY ELLIS' INNER OUTLAW UNLEASHES ON CHARTS!
INNER OUTLAW IS RELEASED TO THE WORLD TODAY OCTOBER 18TH!
NEWS 14/09/19
INNER OUTLAW TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 18TH
YES FOLKS HERE IT COMES, THE NEW ALBUM
"INNER OUTLAW" IS BEING RELEASED THIS
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH.
IT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ALL YOUR
FAVOURITE DIGITAL PLATFORMS
AS WELL AS IN HARD COPY RIGHT
HERE ON THE WEBSITE.
BE SURE TO GRAB A COPY OF WHAT
I BELIEVE TO ME MY BEST YET.
ALONGSIDE THIS WILL BE THE
RELEASE OF THE SECOND
SINGLE FADIN' FROM THE ALBUM
READ THE REVIEWS BELOW AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION!
Rory Ellis has a tone that flows like molasses.
His lyrics wrap around the heart and
give to it either warmth or tear it asunder.
When the big fella lets roar, you’ll hear the pleas
from the back of the room without the
need of the sound system.
With a catalogue of incredible albums already under
his belt,he only seems to get better with every release.
"Inner Outlaw" sees him grow even more with tracks
that stretch out from the everyday, the personal,
to the depths of a hero’s thoughts on war, written in
aletter that after being hidden for decades,
by karma ends up where it belongs,
with the writer’s grandson Rory Ellis.
It’s an outstanding album from one of
Country/Blues/Americana music’s hardest workers.
Textured tunes accompanied by a passionate
voice that deserves your attention.
Rory Ellis is a good ol' boy of music, a master
story tellerthat needs to be heard and respected
for his incredible songwriting and musicality craft.
DAVID PRIOR ABC SYDNEY REVIEW
Every now and again a recorded work turns up
unexpectedly. One could be forgiven for not
knowing many of the great music talents
that are active in Australia.
Exposure is woefully poor and we are
drowning in US music of all genre’.
So its always refreshing to ‘discover’ a new Oz
album by an artist you’ve never heard of
and, be very impressed.
A respected music reviewer sent me ‘Inner Outlaw’
by Rory Ellis. It seems he has been writing and
performing for a long time!!
I wish I had known. This CD is a gem.
Beautifully under produced so nothing is lost.
The songs shine as they should when
performed by Rory’s well lived in’ voice.
This is a voice that is up there with the very best
of them, including the US greats.
It aches of life and love, history and memory.
I'd by this CD just for his voice but then there are
the songs!! Beautiful lyrics full of emotion.Songs that
mean something including a true story
{The Letter} and the title track ‘Inner Outlaw”
This is a great album and it deserves to be heard.
Don’t just take my word for it…..Get it!!!
MIKE BRADY AM (OF "UP THERE CAZALY" FAME)
Rory Ellis has taken his work to a new,
higher level with his latest CD titled INNER OUTLAW.
His maturity as a songwriter shines
through the varied material,
delivered as always with that signature voice.
The production is cool and laid back allowing
each song to make an indelible mark.
KEITH POTGER AO (FOUNDING MEMBER OF "THE SEEKERS")
'RORY ELLIS is an insightful singer/songwriter whose
understanding of the human spirit allows him
to share the peaks and troughs of everyday life
with those of his audience. His latest release
'Inner Outlaw' is full of beautifully crafted
narrativesthat will resonate with anyone who
cares to share his journey'.
BILLY PINNELL 3AW
Rory brings a slightly different sound to this release –
maybe a bit more bluesy, a bit more gravel in the
vocal delivery -but there’s still plenty of what made me
become a fan in the first place.
He knows how to construct and deliver a song
that will intrigue,captivate and draw you into a world
peopled by characters that you want to embrace.
Check out the opening track, The Next Shipwreck,
the catchy Invisible Arrows, true country storytelling
in Cross On The Hill or The Station, the insight
behind 53rd Year and the blacktop joyousness
of Bitumen Cowboys.
There’s 12 songs here that will deliver more than the
first listen will reveal, so I suggest you prepare yourself
to press replay many times.
If you like to explore something different in your music –
whatever genre you prefer – and have an open mind,
I’m sure you will enjoy this album …
and you won’t find any country-pop stylings here …
and that’s got to be a good thing, doesn’t it?
JON WOLFE 88.9 FM TAMWORTH
"THE LETTER" HAS HIT THE NEWS
The upcoming single "The Letter" due to be released
on September 6th has just attracted some serious
press from here and abroad due to the incredible
story behind the song.
Please follow the Links below to read all about it
and hear an interview I just did on 3AW last week
on the Ross and John show.
REMARKABLE 79 YEAR OLD PEACE MESSAGE FOUND
Remarkable 79-year-old peace message found in bottle cemented into Melbourne bridge
14/08/2019
RUMOUR FILE 3AW
THE RUMOUR FILE
A Melbourne man was astounded when a letter written
by his grandfather in 1940 made its way to him.
Colin Ellis and Joe Eagles wrote the note in February 1940,
during World War Two.
The pair were doing cement works on the
Church Street Bridge in South Yarra at the time.
They sealed the note in a bottle,
which they set inside the bridge.
It was discovered in 2010 when repair works
were done on the bridge, and made its way to
Colin’s grandson, Rory Ellis, seven years later.
He told Ross and John what he knows
about the discovery of the message.
“They were jack-hammering away on the bridge
and all of a sudden some glass shards came flying out of
the bridge, and revealed a little bottle
that was in there,” Mr Ellis said.
“There were a couple of letters in there,
but the one that has remained intact was the one
written by my grandfather and his coworker, Joe Eagles.”
Mr Ellis said the message still rings true today.
“The thing that I gathered the most from it is that
it’s so pertinent to today.
It goes through history. It’s incredible!,” he said.
SCRIPT OF LETTER WRITTEN BY COLIN ELLIS AND JOE EAGLES, DATED 8/2/40
This bottle was placed here on the above date,
by Joe Eagles and Colin Ellis plasterers
who have been repairing the cement work
of this bridge, since November 1939.
The gauge of material used has been
two parts of sand to one of cement.
The work was supervised by Mr Williams
of the Prahran Council. We both have
appreciated his co-operation,
and his conditions of employment.
The World War is on at present,
brought about by the capitalist section
of the world to maintain a rotten system.
We hope when this bottle is found that
the workers of theworld will be getting a much
more equal share in natures gifts and the
wealth they producefor the class that prioritise
them and theirs. Even to the extent of
murdering each other to protect wealth they
do not share in. The capitalists call it war not murder.
We close this with the hope that the workers are
inlightened when this is found and that
there is peace on earth and good will to man.
Colin Ellis, Rory’s grandfather, was a driver in
World War I and fought in the Battle of the Somme.
Rory Ellis said the story of how his grandfather’s letter
made its way to him is remarkable in its own right.
“It’s quite incredible how it found me,” he said.
“Bizarrely, two fellas working on the bridge had a
mutual friend who spoke of this letter to a friend of mine.
“I’d spoken to him about how my grandfather worked
on the bridges. “Two and to got put together!”