En: The last couple of years have seen Elles leap to prominence on the UK Blues scene, with her ‘smoky’ vocal style, resulting from a childhood stay in hospital!

Her debut album Wildfire was released in September last year, to rave reviews:

Maverick Magazine gave it 5/5, calling every song ‘fresh & original’.

Blues In Britain said ‘It’s a fact that very few make it to the big stage, but Elles Bailey has the necessary talent, the drive and now the product.’

Elmore Magazine heard ‘Shades of the late Dusty Springfield… A genuine triumph / wonderful offering’.

Elles has been nominated in a total of four categories in this year by the UKBlues Awards.