Ellie Ford is a Brighton based alternative folk artist. Her songs are enchanting with her harp and guitar parts underpinning her sultry vocals. As a solo performer Ellie Ford is captivating, but she also fronts a five-piece band of multi instrumentalists who play a mix of modern and classical instrumentation including violin, clarinet, electric guitar, keys and drums. Taking influence from a range of genres, the band has an edge and variation that cements their uniqueness in the alt-folk world.
2015 saw the release of Ellie Ford’s first single ‘July’ with airplay support from BBC 6 Music & BBC Introducing, alongside sold out gigs at Brighton's Komedia and The Old Market. She has also played at festivals including Shambala, The Great Escape, Brighton Fringe, Oxjam and Wood Festival as well as numerous shows in London and Brighton.
Ellie Ford's debut album, which was recorded with Harvey Summers (Danny Thomson, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell) at Broadoak Studios, will be released in spring 2016.
‘A massively talented songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and harpist’ - Folk and Tumble
‘July isn’t your average folk track by any stretch of the imagination’ - The Musical Outcast
‘Ford’s distinct vocal delivery and knack for an unexpected melodic turn elevate her’ - Gigslutz