Ellis

Twin Cities singer-songwriter Ellis, with a strong following in rock and folk music, debuts as an actor playing Babe. She takes on musical theater with real authority, from brash songs like “Whole Damn Team” and “Winnin’” to the longing of “I Wanted To Give You Norway.” Ellis also proves she can act!

Twin Cities singer/songwriter Ellis makes her acting debut in the title role. "Babe is an amazing person in our herstory. She's a charismatic, strong and powerful woman. Stepping into her shoes for even a moment through Carolyn's words is an honor," said the slim, dark-haired singer, who can easily be imagined on the softball field striking out a batter or sliding into home plate.

"Ellis effectively conveys songs filled with love and the longing for it, baring her soul and demonstrating a vulnerability that makes Break the Spell easily her most compelling attempt yet."

"Break the Spell is a cathartic, intimate, and ultimately transcendent modern folk record. It's not trendy, or groundbreaking, or particularly adventurous. What it is is very, very real. It gets to you the way you crave a record to get to you."

"Ellis walks on stage, flashes a bashful grin and does what she does best: singing her heart out every single time. She has a lovely voice, guitar chops and a graceful songwriting style; however, there is something about her live performance that is transformational. The sum is greater than the parts, and she is amazing."

"All I know is she definitely makes a great record, builds a mean song, wields a wicked acoustic guitar, sings fluently with an unpretentious conviction that transcends ego as much as it elevates it."

"Ellis isn't your grandparents' folk singer. She doesn't hop freight trains or sip corn liquor from an old canteen. She's more into updating her Web site or MySpace page. Or meditating."

"[Ellis'] sixth full-length recording is her deepest soul journey to date...the musical accompaniment glides by so smoothly it’s easy to absorb Ellis’ messages of hope."

"Ellis is the kind of person you want to be making music. Great voice, confident guitar playing, these are just the kind of talented things that could be wasted, but is wisely put to use here."

"Break The Spell is rich in substance of lyrics, music and emotion as well as Ellis' trademark vocal style."