Tinsley Ellis's Labor Of Love Tour

About This Event

Legendary Georgia blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis brings his Labor Of Love album release tour to Velvet Elk Lounge in Boulder on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM for an intimate solo acoustic performance. Released January 30, 2026 on Alligator Records, Labor Of Love is Ellis’s second acoustic album and first featuring all original material, following his 2024 Blues Music Award-nominated Naked Truth. The Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter delivers what Living Blues describes as a powerful punch of deep roots blues and wicked guitar—a foot-stomping, raucous good time and joyous celebration of acoustic music you’ll feel down to the bone. AllMusic praises his glorious, raw and propulsive acoustic blues with killer vocals and biting, dazzling guitar work. Blues Music Magazine calls it stripped down and raw with gruff, unembellished vocals and glistening melodies fingerpicked with delicacy—so genuine it seems like a long lost recording. VIP Sound Check Experience available at 6:00 PM for $44 (includes show ticket) offering exclusive access to Ellis’s pre-show preparations. General admission show tickets $29. Celebrating 55 years of Alligator Records’ genuine houserockin’ music. Experience one of blues music’s finest guitarists in an intimate acoustic setting showcasing his songwriting and fingerpicking mastery.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Show Time: 8:00 PM
• VIP Sound Check Party: 6:00 PM
• Location: Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th Street, Boulder, CO
• Tickets: $29 (General Admission) / $44 (VIP Sound Check Experience includes show ticket)
• Format: Solo acoustic performance
• Label: Alligator Records

About the Album: Title: Labor Of Love Release Date: January 30, 2026 Label: Alligator Records Significance: Second acoustic album, first with all original material Previous Album: Naked Truth (2024, Blues Music Award-nominated)

Critical Acclaim:

Living Blues: “Ellis delivers a powerful punch of deep roots blues and wicked guitar…a foot-stomping, raucous good time…a joyous and triumphant celebration of acoustic music. You’ll feel it down to the bone.”

AllMusic: “Glorious, raw and propulsive acoustic blues…killer vocals and biting, dazzling guitar work.”

Blues Music Magazine: “Stripped down and raw…gruff, unembellished vocals…glistening melodies fingerpicked with delicacy…so genuine it seems like a long lost recording.”

About Tinsley Ellis: Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Tinsley Ellis is a legendary Georgia musician with decades of experience delivering authentic, passionate blues. Known for his powerful electric guitar work, this acoustic tour showcases a different side of his artistry—intimate, stripped-down performances highlighting his songwriting, vocals, and fingerpicking technique. His 2024 album Naked Truth earned a Blues Music Award nomination, establishing him as a master of both electric and acoustic blues formats.

VIP Sound Check Experience ($44):

• Time: 6:00 PM
• Includes: Ticket to 8:00 PM show
• Access: Private sound check party
• Experience: Watch Tinsley Ellis prepare for the performance
• Exclusive: Limited availability

What to Expect:

• Solo acoustic performance
• All original material from Labor Of Love
• Deep roots blues tradition
• Fingerpicked guitar mastery
• Powerful, gruff vocals
• Intimate venue setting
• Raw, authentic blues
• Storytelling between songs

Tickets: www.velvetelklounge.com | 303-993-8743

Contact:

• Publicity: Marc Lipkin / Chris Levick – [email protected]
• Radio: Tim Kolleth / Matt La Follette – [email protected]
• Alligator Records: www.alligator.com | 773-973-7736