# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Doors open at 7pm, show 8-10pm. Tickets are $20 + fees. 

Join Jim Ellis with The Hourglass Band, the powerhouse players who brought his last two EPs to life at Hourglass Studios in Wilmington, NC: 
Jim Ellis (piano)
Alex Lanier (guitar)
Brian Mason (drums)
Randy McQuay (guitar)
Jason Moore (bass)
 
This is the official CD Release Party, but more than that, it’s a full-band celebration of the music so far, with a look ahead to a third EP hoping to be out by showtime.
 
Kick back and relax with the music of Jim Ellis. Based in coastal North Carolina, Jim’s music blends folk, rock, pop, and country with a laid-back vibe that feels like a perfect day by the water. Inspired by songwriting greats like Jackson Browne and James Taylor, his tunes pair warm, conversational lyrics with melodies that linger. On piano, Jim is often described as a “New Orleans Bruce Hornsby” with a touch of blues, giving his live shows a joyful lift.
 
Jim has been writing, performing, and recording for over four decades. His band Waterline earned acclaim with their second album Long Goners, featuring a standout rhythm section led by Sonny Landreth and The Goners, the band known for backing John Hiatt. Landreth’s iconic slide work, heard with artists like Jimmy Buffett and Dolly Parton, helped shape the album’s rootsy, open-road sound.
 
As a solo artist, Jim continues to lean into the kind of storytelling that feels personal but universal. His 4-song EP Lucky Enough is a breezy, gratitude-soaked collection about love, simple pleasures, and finding peace in the life right in front of you. More recently, he followed it with Can’t Keep Quiet Today, a piano-driven EP steeped in second line rhythm and New Orleans color. 
 
Jim’s collaborative spirit has made him a valued studio partner and bandmate. Over the years, he has contributed piano, harmonies, songwriting, and production to projects spanning Americana, blues, and contemporary country, always bringing a sharp ear for arrangement and a steady focus on the emotional core of a song.
 
For fans of: Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby, Jimmy Buffett, and songs that taste like salt air and sunshine.
 
Streaming on All Platforms
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jimellis3/lucky-enough
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jimellis3/cant-keep-quiet-today
 
Website: http://ellissongs.com

Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38220345
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/jim-ellis-and-the-hourglass-band-album-release-show-sold-out/200029306353445
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, parties, pop, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2 Castle Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-5025
- **lat**: 34.22751
- **long**: -77.94894
- **full address**: 2 Castle Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-5025, 2 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5025, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT) being held?
  - **A:** Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT) takes place on Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2 Castle Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-5025, 2 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5025, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT)?
  - **A:** Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT) is organized by Live At Ted's.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show (SOLD OUT) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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