Ridley Bent CD Release
When you're surrounded by a multitude of awards, accolades, and industry buzz, you don't mess with the formula. It has arrived: Ridley Bent's fourth studio album produced by John Ellis is being released tonight at the Fan Club. Find the classic crew at his side: John Ellis, Pat Steward, Rob Becker, Simon Kendall, Chris Dunn with a special appearance by Kendel Carson.
In Session with Tom Jackson
John is in studio with the one and only Tom Jackson this week, putting down guitar tracks for his album being produced by Tom McKillip (One More Girl, Aaron Pritchett, Ian Tyson).
Chris Ronald CD Release
John Ellis' work with the U.K.'s very own Chris Ronald has led to the completion of a meaningful and melodic folk studio album. Tonight at the Anza Club, Chris Ronald will debut the album on stage with John Ellis, Graham Coleman, Rob Becker, Shawn Souci, Deanna Knight and friends at his side.
Mixing Brad Darrid
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Created: 17 September 2013
John is currently in the mixing stages on Brad Darrid's album. Release date coming soon!
Producing Jack Connolly
John is working on an album with Jack Connolly for Curve Records. Recorded at The Tragically Hip's studio, the Bath House, this dynamic rockin' roots album will be released in 2014. Check out Jack Connolly at his website
www.jackconnolly.com
Producing the winter away
John has kept extremely busy this winter producing, editing and engineering projects for several artists including: Kylee Epp, Jack Connelly, Brad Darrid and Karen Lee Batten and Ridley Bent. Stay tuned for release dates!
Codie Prevost
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Created: 11 February 2013
In session today for Codie Prevost
Instrumentation Contribution: Steel, guitars, banjo, dobro.
Chad Brownlee
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Created: 04 February 2013
Instrumentation Contribution: Dobro, Banjo, Pedal Steel, Guitars.
Taylor James CD Release Party
Join will be rockin' it up at The Fan Club to celebrate the release of "Rewind" - a masterpiece of rockin' roll classics produced by John and lead by the wild and poweful songstress Taylor James. Join them on Jan 25th & 26th, 2013 at 7:30 at The Fan Club, 1050 Granville, Vancouver. Cover: $10.
4th Round for Ridley Bent
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Created: 04 December 2012
Back by popular demand, John has commenced work on a fourth studio album for Ridley Bent. Stay tuned for more details.
John Ellis: Producer of the Year
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Created: 02 December 2012
John has once again won the award for
Producer of the Year from the BC Country Music Awards!
John Ellis receives CCMA Nominations
John Ellis has received Canadian Country Music Award nominations for
Record Producer of the Year (Doc Walker/16 & 1) and for
Special Instrument (Ridley Bent/Session).
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John Ellis touring with Doc Walker
John Ellis will be rippin' it up on stage touring with Doc Walker this summer, adding pedal steel and keys/organ to their bustlin' live shows! For complete tour details, visit: www.docwalker.ca
Juno Nomination for Doc Walker!
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Created: 09 February 2012
Doc Walker's Album "16 & 1" Produced by John MacArthur Ellis has received a 2012 Juno Nomination for 'Country Album of the Year'!
John Debuts as a Singer-Songwriter!
John MacArthur Ellis recently debuted himself as a Singer-Songwriter at The Yard Cafe presented by Vancouver City Limits. His next show is at Trees Organic Coffeehouse (Granville) on Friday March 2, 2012 at 8pm. Also on the bill that evening is
Dana-Marie Battaglia, an artist whose debut album he recently produced.
Tara Oram's "Revival" Nominated for ECMA Country Recording of the Year
Congratulations to
Tara Oram for receiving a nomination for "Country Recording of the Year" from the
East Coast Music Association for her album 'Revival' produced by John MacArthur Ellis.
Mixing Blake Berglund
John will be mixing Songwriter extraordinaire Blake Berglund's new record in early March with longtime mix partner Sheldon Zaharko. Sheldon recently opened a new studio in Edmonton, Alberata. Find out more at
www.blakeberglund.com and
www.sheldonzaharko.com
Wrapping up Karen Lee Batten
John is just finishing up Karen Lee Batten's new album. Find out more at:
www.karenleebatten.com
Back in the Studio
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Created: 17 December 2011
This week John is recording
Karen Lee Batten's new album at
Studio Downe Under in Abbotsford. Studio Downe Under is the recent recipient of BCCMA's 2011 Studio of the Year Award.
Blake Berglund in Editing Phase
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Created: 09 December 2011
After a successful recording session at Nashcroft Manor in Ashcroft BC last Fall, John is currently editing
Blake Berglund's album.
John Ellis Receives two BCCMA Nominations!
John Ellis has been nominated for two 2011 BCCMA Awards for: Producer of Year and Special Instrument (Steel Guitar)
WCMA's a Wrap
John's back from a busy weekend after accompanying Jen Lane, Aaron
Pritchet and Ridley Bent at the Breakout West Festival and the Western Canadian Music Awards in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Rabbit on My Wheel wins Country Recording of the Year
Ridley Bent's album "Rabbit on My Wheel" Produced by John MacArthur Ellis just won the WCMA for 'Country Recording of the Year'!
John at the WCMA's in Whitehorse, YT
John will be playing at the WCMA's in the Yukon, Oct 20-24, 2011. He'll be playing in numerous showcases as well as the Western Canadian Music Awards with
Ridley Bent,
Aaron Pritchett and
Jen Lane.
Mixing with Kym Brown
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Created: 29 September 2011
John is currently mixing tracks for Kym Brown's upcoming U.K. release.
John at the 2011 CCMA's on CBC
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Created: 06 September 2011
John will be performing at the Canadian Country Music Awards to be aired live on CBC on September 12, 2011. He'll be accompanying
One More Girl and
Tara Oram. He's also set to play showcases with
Ridley Bent throughout the festival.
Kirsten Nash Album Complete
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Created: 01 September 2011
John just completed
Kirsten Nash's new album. Keep your eye out for the release in 2012.