The Gig Cartel - Artist profiles: Ellis J Barraclough

This exceptionally talented 19 yr old from Hull started playing guitar when he
was just 8 and penned his very first song at the tender age of 12. Ellis has been
playing local gigs in Hull and select dates in London over the past couple of
years.
The pure honesty and depth of his lyrics is truly inspiring. Combined with a
refreshing approach to memorable melodies and chord progressions that
surprise and delight the listener. Musical influences range from The Beatles,
Fleetwood Mac, to the Kings of Leon, America, Radiohead and Kula Shaker.
April 4th2024, Ellis embarked on a Nationwide tour as the support act for Simon
Fowler and Oscar Harrison of Ocean Colour Scene. They were so impressed
with him that they asked him to join them yet again on the Scottish leg of the
tour which sold out.
He now comes back to his hometown of Hull to play his very first performance
with his newly formed band ‘THE SUNCREEN’ a five-piece outfit who were
formed through Instagram. The band consists of Drums / Bass/ Guitar and
Keys.
He was featured on the Gabby Roslin BBC Radio London show and has been
getting massive support from BBC introducing in Hull.
This marks the beginning of an epic journey for the songwriter who here in Hull
is now marking this as his premiere performance.