Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band is a rock/alt country band based in Denton, Texas. They released their first album in 2005 and are considered an emerging act in the Southeast and Southwest.

Biography

The band was formed by James Young and Mike Eli as an acoustic duo (Eli & Young) when they attended the University of North Texas. But soon after Chris Thompson and Jon Jones joined the band, they dropped the "&" and became Eli Young Band.

After the release of their 2005 debut Level on Carnival Records, the band quickly earned comparisons to the Jayhawks and Counting Crows. National exposure on CMT and GAC helped the Eli Young Band begin to build a following well outside of their touring base. They have sold as many as 2,000 tickets a night in multiple markets. In late 2006 the band released Eli Young Band Live at the Jolly Fox. After signing a booking deal with Monterey Peninsula Artists Paradigm last fall, the band has continued expanding their reach on the road.

Early in 2007, the Eli Young Band signed a management deal with George Couri and C3 Management. Their plans include a rigorous tour schedule and and key opening spots with Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen and Jack Ingram, as well as a spot on the 2007 Austin City Limits Music Festival.

While touring, the band were also making songwriting a top priority, and made time for writing trips and retreats at the Young family ranch. Energized with new songs, the band were ready to begin working on a new album late last year. Under the guidance of Music Row veteran and producer Frank Liddell (Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert) and co-producer Mike Wrucke (Miranda Lambert, David Nail) the band took time off from touring to record at Omni Studios in Nashville.

Several months later, the band have nearly completed the album and are anxious to find out how their fans react to the new music on tour.

Current members

• Mike Eli (lead vocals, guitars)
• James Young (lead guitar, backing vocals)
• Jon Jones (bass guitar, backing vocals)
• Chris Thompson (drums)
• Philip Haney (tour manager and production/sound manager)
• Gage Heith (merchandise)

Former members

• Bryan Taylor (guitarist)
• Mark Sims (guitarist)

Guest band members

• Blu Sanders (guitars, backing vocals)
• Allen Huff (organ)

Discography

Albums

• Eli Young Band (2002)
• Level (2005)
• Live at The Jolly Fox (2006)

Singles

Year	Single	US Country	Album
2007	"When It Rains"<A>	50	Level

• A. Current single.