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elijah jones

Biography

Elijah Jones is a Nashville-based musician and singer-songwriter who moved to the city in 2014 from Atlanta, Georgia, seeking a fresh start and personal transformation. Growing up in Atlanta, Jones developed a deep appreciation for classic soul and rock influences, including Otis Redding, Roy Orbison, and the Everly Brothers, which would shape his musical direction. In Nashville, Jones channeled these influences into original songwriting that reflected upon his life experiences, eventually forming the band Elijah Jones & the Tenderness with close collaborators including Erik Matthijs, Nic Miller, and Keanon-Keaton Payne. The band became known for their unique sound that blended classic soul and rock sensibilities with contemporary songwriting.

Fun Facts

  • Jones's first concert was the Jackson 5's Victory Tour at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, where he also experienced Michael Jackson performing songs from Thriller[1]
  • His first record purchase was the Annie soundtrack on vinyl from Turtle's Music, which he still maintains in his iTunes collection[1]
  • Jones was previously the lead singer of The Constellations in Atlanta before relocating to Nashville and forming Elijah Jones & the Tenderness[1][3]
  • He self-identifies as the 'King of the Atlanta Underground' and moved to Nashville in 2014 with support from MusiCares to improve his personal circumstances[1][3]

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

  • Otis Redding - Stylistic influence on Jones's vocal and songwriting approach (General influence on soul and emotional delivery) [Ongoing influence from Jones's early musical development]
  • Roy Orbison - Key influence on Jones's dramatic vocal style and song composition (General influence on orchestral rock arrangements) [Ongoing influence from Jones's early musical development]
  • The Everly Brothers - Influence on Jones's harmonic sensibilities and duo/group arrangements (General influence on vocal harmony and songwriting) [Ongoing influence from Jones's early musical development]

Key Collaborators

  • Erik Matthijs - Lead guitarist and backing vocalist; co-founder of Elijah Jones & the Tenderness (Elijah Jones & the Tenderness) [2014-present]
  • Nic Miller - Band member of Elijah Jones & the Tenderness (Elijah Jones & the Tenderness) [2014-present]
  • Keanon-Keaton Payne - Band member of Elijah Jones & the Tenderness (Elijah Jones & the Tenderness) [2014-present]

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Heard on WWOZ

elijah jones has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.

DateTimeTitleShowSpotify
Jan 2, 202619:26stuff stompMusic of Mass Distractionw/ Black Mold