Atlanta based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer, in his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine declared that “his feral blues guitar and non-stop gigging have sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge…his eloquence dazzles…he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.” On Friday, Aug. 22, Midcoast Maine audiences have a chance to hear this blues master.

Tinsley Ellis has brought his music to fans throughout the US, as well as in Canada, across Europe, Australia and South America. He’s earned the love and respect of many of his fellow musicians, having shared stages with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes, Oliver Wood, Buddy Guy, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Widespread Panic, and more. Over the years, legends including Otis Rush, James Cotton, Gregg Allman, Jimmy Buffett, Son Seals, Koko Taylor and Albert Collins have invited Ellis to join them on stage. Mega-star guitarist Joe Bonamassa calls Ellis “a national treasure.”

“An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers” spouts Vintage Guitar, while Premier Guitar magazine says he is “A legend of American blues music…An American music treasure…Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.”

Advance discounted tickets to hear Tinsley Ellis are $25 and on sale now at the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Avenue, or by calling 207-633-5159. The box office is open Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets are also available online at the regular price of $30 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com. Doors for seating open at 7p.m., the blues kick-in at 7:30.