Ellis, 3rd Stone To Perform At Skipper's

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tinsley Ellis will perform on Friday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m., at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road, Tampa.

Ellis was born in Atlanta in 1957 but grew up in southern Florida, where he first played guitar at age 8. His introduction to blues came through British Invasion bands such as The Yardbirds, The Animals, Cream and The Rolling Stones; later he immersed himself in the music of Friddie King, B.B. King and Albert King.

In 2007, Alligator Records released Moment of Truth, a guitar-driven studio recording that showcases his signature electric blues-rock style. This album follows 2005’s Live! Highwayman. Ellis’ previous recordings include:

• 1988 - Georgia Blue, Alligator Records
• 1989 - Fanning the Flames, Alligator Records
• 1992 - Trouble Time, Alligator Records
• 1994 - Storm Warning, Alligator Records
• 1997 - Fire it Up, Alligator Records
• 2000 – Kingpin, Capricorn Records
• 2002 - Hell or High Water, Telarc Records
• 2004 - The Hard Way, Telarc Records

Averaging over 150 live shows a year, Ellis has shared the stage with The Allman Brothers, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor and Widespread Panic.

Also performing will be 3rd Stone from Gainesville, Fla., a band known for its soulful blend of rock, blues, funk and reggae.

Photo courtesy of ALLIGATOR RECORDS.