Ellis Bullard, August 27

Thursday, August 27, 6 p.m.

Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA

His 2024 album Honky Tonk Ain't Noise Pollution praised by Metal Planet Music as “a damned fine slice of good ol' country music” that's “well-written, well-played, well-sung, and very well-produced,” Ellis Bullard headlines an August 27 concert at davenport's Raccoon Motel, the artist also lauded by Saving Country Music for “making country music that actually sounds country, while also making it cool.”

As stated at EllisBullardMusic.com: "In the wake of 2024’s Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution, Ellis Bullard has left no doubt that country music is still yearning for the true-blue honky-tonk experience he brings to the stage and studio. Listen to Bullard, and you’re listening to a life of barnstorming, hard living, and layers of musical influences. His 2024 itinerary included headlining shows in dance halls and clubs from coast to coast and top billing at the historic Festival Country De Crappone in France.

"Ellis kicked off 2025 at the Mile 0 Festival in Key West this past January. 'I’m just a person, just a guy out there having a good time and trying to make sure other people are too,' Bullard says. 'I give my time to people, and I think that means a lot to them. I’m genuinely trying to forge relationships and have meaningful interactions with all the fans I meet on the road.' After sharing the stage with Texas mainstays like Cody Jinks, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jason Boland, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers, and Whiskey Myers, Bullard has become his own. For his part, Bullard knows he’s on to something, and he’s enjoying the ride."

Reviewing Honky Tonk Ain't Noise Pollution, Saving Country Musicraved: "Ellis Bullard puts on a clinic of classic honky tonk music on this record, from the half time Outlaw pulsations of 'Prison In My Mind,' to the blues progression of 'What’s a Man to Do,' to the perfect two-stepping song, 'Patron and Lime.' The way the lead guitar and steel pair up on the melody of 'Young, Wild and Free' is everything that country music is supposed to be. Steeped in old school country, it’s hard to fuss about any single note on this album."

Ellis Bullard performs his headlining engagement in Davenport on August 27, admission to the 6 p.m. concert is $26.45, and more information and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.