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Robert Ellis, 'Only Lies' (Live) Ellis' performance of "Only Lies" shows off the lyrical craftsmanship that has earned him a place among Americana music's young vanguard.
Special Series

Americana Music Awards

Robert Ellis, Live At The 2014 Americana Music Awards

From Folk Alley

Credit: High Five Entertainment

Last year was a great one for Americana music, from both the longtime pillars of the form and its emerging young vanguard. Robert Ellis falls squarely into the latter group, as evidenced by this performance of "Only Lies" from 2014's The Lights From The Chemical Plant.

The tune includes one line, in particular, that stands as a lesson, if not a mantra, for the modern age: "Just because a thing's convenient / Well, that doesn't make it true." It's that sort of craftsmanship that will likely earn Ellis a place among the pillars.

SET LIST

  • "Only Lies"

Credits

Webcast Coordinator: Dan Kuznicki; Audio & Video Production: High Five Entertainment; Executive Producers: Jed Hilly, Martin Fischer, Terry Lickona