Eli Young Band, with their edgy country sound and evocative style, has become one of the most popular contemporary music bands. Their multiple-genre influence is distilled into their crispy country tunes and harmonious vocal arrangements. Prominent on the music charts with their hit albums and singles, the band also has a reputation for tireless touring since their inception. Kicking off their Drunk Last Night Tour, the band is hitting various venues across the US. Attend one of their concerts in your town to enjoy their peppy and energetic live performances.
Beginning of the Band
Eli Young Band emerged on the music scene after 2000 when two of the friends, James Young and Mike Eli began playing music during their term at the University of North Texas. The duo was then joined by Jon James and Chris Thompson which completed their lineup. The casual jamming turned into serious songwriting and instrument playing sessions. The group wrote and composed some of their early songs and laid out tracks for their first album. The band’s first self-titled record was released in 2002. Eli Young Band performed at a number of local concerts which gave them exposure and helped them introduce their original music to the listeners.
Breakthrough
After spending three years on refining their music and songwriting, Eli Young Band came up with their second studio album, Level in 2005. Catchy tunes of the albums soon became popular among their circles and the band opened some of the shows for the famous country artist, Miranda Lambert. The hype spread through their live shows gained them exposure on the popular channels like CMT and GAC which expanded their fan following.
Compiling material from their regular touring, the group released a live album, Eli Young Band At the Jolly Fox in 2006. This gave them a major break and they developed a devoted listener base. Besides frequently performing to big crowds, the band started to plan and write songs for their next album. Jet Black & Jealous came out in 2008 and presented the band’s fresh take on musical layering, acoustics and lyricism. It included hits such as When It Rains, Always the Love Songs and Guinevere. The album peaked at five on the US Country Albums chart and earned them well deserved commercial success.
Consistent Touring and Recent Success
Eli Young Band headlined their shows throughout the country after the success of their third album. Eli Young Band tickets witnessed shooting sales and their music brought a new country wave in the diverse music scene. Constant touring not only introduced the band to a wide range of audiences but also boosted their image among their existing touring base. In addition to their regular shows, the band spared time to plan and record new tracks for their album. Collaborating with some of the accomplished songwriters and musicians like Lee Brice and Liz Rose, they crafted songs for their fourth album.
Life at Best was released in 2011 and it became an instant hit. It charted at 3rd and 6th on the US Country Albums chart and Billboard 200. The lead single, Crazy Girl became their first number one hit single. Strong musicality of the album also earned them many award nominations and they won an American Country and Music Row Award. These achievements put Eli Young Band among some of the internationally recognized modern music groups.
Drunk Last Night Tour
Currently, Eli Young Band is hitting a number of venues around the United States for their Drunk Last Night Tour, named after the success of their latest single of the same name. The group will be releasing their fifth studio album shortly. The news about the latest release has also created a buzz among their buffs. Be a part of their live show to enjoy their smash hits live and get a sneak peek about their upcoming record.