Hailing from New Orleans, LA, Ellis Dyson & the Shambles combine the influences of early New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and string band music into eccentric original songs that captivate audiences. The Shambles have made waves with their theatrical live shows and dazzling musicianship - a combination that makes this dance band particularly unique. The band’s original compositions evoke a bygone era of music while contributing to the vast tradition of storytelling through songwriting. Whimsical stories, exciting melodies, and a driving rhythm section are trademarks of this band’s ability to get any crowd up on their feet and out on the dance floor.

Since they formed in 2015, Ellis Dyson & the Shambles have played shows coast to coast, sharing bills with national acts like Lake Street Dive, Pokey Lafarge, Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, and Mipso. The band consists of Ellis Dyson (Banjo, Vocals), Hunter Burgamy (Guitar), Norbert Farkas (Upright Bass), Danny Abrams (Saxophones, Clarinet), and Zach Lange (Trumpet).