Give A Listen~~Elijah Ocean

There really is an incredible amount of music out there that needs to meet more people's ears. This year, once every month, the site will feature an artist or band who I think merits your listening time. First up is singer songwriter Elijah Ocean. 

Before this week, I had never heard of Ocean, but when he opened for American Aquarium in NYC this past Wednesday his music made my ears pay attention and my heart happy. Originally from the Hudson Valley, Ocean makes modern folk/country music that is rooted in "the styles of artists like Gram Parsons and The Band." His career as a solo artist began in 2009 with the release of his debut, The Wind or the Wine. He then moved to NYC where he established himself as a unique musical talent with the release of Tumble & Fall in 2012. He recorded two sessions for Daytrotter while playing to packed houses from NYC to LA. In October 2014, he released his latest album, Bring It All In. The record has eight thoughtful tunes with hefty doses of harmonica, piano, fiddle and pedal steel all sung by an honest, warm voice. Listen to one of my favorite tracks below and visit his  official website for more information.