Jelly Ellington with John Trufant & Friends

Jelly Ellington

Claiming Texas home for the last decade and originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Jonathan “Jelly” Ellington, has been courageously crafting his unique sound as an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter since first picking up the nylon string classical guitar at a young age. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his blues-centric rock and roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training.  Having shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning artists and Texan icons alike, it is no wonder he was voted into the Top 10 “Best Guitarists” in the Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards. Jelly is on the brink of releasing his highly anticipated third full length album in the spring of 2025. Jam with Jelly on all streaming platforms, and catch him on tour in a city near you!

John Trufant

His feet are sunk deep in the Bayous of South Louisiana and his head is lost in the Mountains of Appalachia. Singer and writer John Trufant plays tribute to his roots and all that shapes him. Touches of soul, blues, country and roots through and through. John and his band will be opening up the evening.