Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis performs music from *Yesterday’s News*, a deliberately stripped-down album recorded live to tape in just two days. His delicate tenor is supported by nylon-string guitar, upright bass, and occasional handheld percussion. The arrangements draw on intricate fingerpicking and open tunings associated with English singer-songwriters, while blending bittersweet jazz influence with Ellis’s subtle, carefully detailed performances.

Born and raised outside Houston, Ellis is known for introspective songwriting and narrative-focused songs. Across five solo albums, he has moved through influences ranging from Paul Simon, John Prine, Elton John, and Joni Mitchell to the more theatrical styles reflected in his earlier work. *Yesterday’s News* is his first album for Niles City Records, the label connected to Niles City Sound, the Fort Worth studio he operates with longtime collaborator Josh Block.

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The listed event window runs until 10:30 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: All ages

Lineup: Robert Ellis

Music: Songs from *Yesterday’s News*, featuring vocals, nylon-string guitar, upright bass, and occasional handheld percussion

Venue: Jammin Java

Address: 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180

Note: The page identifies this performance as a Jammin Java show and lists the venue phone number as (703) 255-1566.