Robert Ellis

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS

Robert Ellis at FITZGERALDS Nightclub
w/ special guest Philip Bowen
$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available

Recorded live to tape in just two days, Robert Ellis's exquisite new album, Yesterday's News, is as stripped-down as it gets, with the celebrated songwriter and producer's delicate, reedy tenor accompanied only by nylon string guitar, upright bass, and the occasional piece of handheld percussion. The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated here, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson, and Ellis's performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.

While that might seem surprising coming off 2019's raucous Texas Piano Man, subverting expectations is nothing new for Ellis. Born and raised outside Houston, he gained early acclaim for his piercing introspection and absorbing narratives, but over the course of five solo albums, he flirted with everything from Paul Simon and John Prine to Elton John and Joni Mitchell in a series of sonic and visual transformations that ran the gamut from Redneck Steely Dan to Lone Star Liberace. NPR hailed his musical daring and impeccable songcraft, while Rolling Stone praised his sharp eye for storytelling, and the New York Times lauded his writing as an emotional gut punch.

Yesterday's News marks Ellis's debut LP for Niles City Records, an outgrowth of the famed Niles City Sound studio he and longtime collaborator Josh Block run in Fort Worth, TX.

Dining and Venue Information

Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. Place a reservation here: https://resy.com/cities/brwy/babygold-barbecue - view the menu here: https://www.babygoldbbq.com/

Outside food and/or drink is not allowed.

Parking and Transportation

There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. Parking is available on the street with no permit restrictions or meters; DO NOT park in business or mini-mall lots or you will be towed.

Age Restrictions and Entry

21+, minors admitted with parent or guardian. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Under 21 ok if accompanied by parent or guardian. If you selected Will Call, you'll check in at the entrance when doors open for the show. Please have an ID ready. If the event is General Admission, there is no Reserved Seating.

Policies

• All Tickets are Non-Refundable.
• All Tickets are Non-Transferrable.
• A NON-REFUNDABLE service charge will be added to the purchase price of each ticket - in the instance of a show cancellation, this fee will not be returned.
• NO Filming or Audio Recording without written consent from the performing artist.