Matt Ellis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Matt Ellis
Occupation	Folk Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 28, 1973(1973-12-28)
Age	51
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Matt Ellis Biography

Matt Ellis is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on December 28, 1973 in Australia. Americana singer-songwriter who gained notoriety with his solo debut album Peel. He was previously part of the group Sedgwick Pie, with whom the band released two critically acclaimed EPs in the 90’s.

The album that he released as his third solo effort Tell the People featured contributions from Wilco guitarist His third solo album Tell the People featured contributions from Wilco guitarist Nels Cline..

Inspired by punk and rock bands of his high school era, Ellis formed heavy- rock band Sedgwick Pie in 1995. With him as their frontman, the group released two EPs, touring with such prominent 90s acts as Reef (UK), Grinspoon (AUS) and Tumbleweed (AUS), before launching his solo career in 2000 with his critically acclaimed debut, Peel.

In July 2004, Ellis launched his second, self-titled solo effort at the Vanguard in Sydney. The production team on this album consisted of Ellis and longtime musical collaborator, Tamlin and ARIA Music Awards winner, Jonathan Burnside. As a preview to the forthcoming album, a double A-side single of “In This Life”/”Where It Starts” was launched in August 2003 at Sydney venue The Gaelic Club. Along with more critical acclaim the release also attracted a sponsorship from Cole Clark Guitars Australia. Tracks from the album received airplay on Triple J, Sydney’s FBi Radio, Newcastle’s New FM, 2NUR and many stations Australia-wide. The album also received airplay on college radio in Germany, Canada and the US.

He was married to Vavine Tahapehi. She has recorded vocals on a number of his songs.

Matt Ellis Net Worth

Matt Ellis is one of the richest Folk Singer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Matt Ellis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He grew up with his family in Hong Kong and got his beginnings in music with the Sedgwick Pie in the year 1995.

He recorded an album called Shadows on the Son by the group Blue-Eyed Son in 2013.

Matt Ellis (born 28 December 1973) is an Americana genre singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia. Based in Los Angeles, California since 2005, Ellis just released his sixth album, “Rambler Pacifico”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Matt Ellis Dating?

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The lead single, “Heart of Mine”, was featured on Andrew Zimmern’s Appetite For Life and received an Honorable Mention in the International Songwriting Competition in the Americana category. “Heart of Mine”‘s music video, directed by Ellis, took home third place for Best Video in 2010. Tracks from Births, Deaths & Marriages have received wide AAA radio airplay across the US, including LA’s KCSN, operating out of Northridge, California. “Heart of Mine” is featured in the James Franco produced film The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards.

Facts & Trivia

Matt Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Matt Ellis celebrates birthday on December 28 of every year.

Blue-Eyed Son’s 2013 release Shadows on the Son was produced by Ellis and released on Eenie Meenie Records. Ellis co-wrote, arranged and performed on the EP.