The child of musicians, Ella Spencer grew up immersed in music. Classically trained and rock and roll infused (blessed by Arthur Brown, the god of hellfire while in the womb!) Ella is now a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in her own right.

Traditionally schooled as a singer, pianist and viola player, Ella found her voice guesting on festival stages with New Orleans artist Andrew Duhon and Canadian powerhouse Terra Lightfoot. Ella released her debut single ‘Late Night Train’ in July 2023, followed by a string of opening slots for Jerry Joseph, The Sam Chase Trio and Evangeline Gentle. Jerry Joseph has since presented her in Portland, Oregon and she accompanied him at his recent album launch at the Water Rats in London.

Ella’s songwriting draws on her British-American heritage and upbringing in the world of Americana (her father is the founder and director of the Maverick Festival). She cites her biggest influences as Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch as well as lesser known contemporaries like Andrew Duhon, Madison Violet and Larkin Poe. Her lyrics are highly personal yet explore the universals of the human condition.