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Ellen and the Escapades are a British folk-pop five piece from West Yorkshire. They released their first single ‘Without You’ on 25th May 2009 through their home-grown record label “Branch Out Records". It was played by Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2, and Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6. Their EP "Of All The Times" was released in October 2010. The band, Ellen Smith (Vocals, Acoustic), Chris Quick (Keys, Vocals), James Warrender (Drums), Andy Calder (Bass), and Jeff Schneider (Guitar), have managed to create a sound that oozes nostalgia, without being outdated. Being highly influenced by legendary folk acts such as Bob Dylan and Carole King, as well as contemporary indie acts like The Coral and Cat Power, Ellen and the Escapades have found a happy medium with their tight, down to earth, organic sound. Whiskas founder of Dance to the Radio, writing in the Leeds Guide, thought of their music as having, “a weight of mood and atmosphere that will make you listen in depth at every opportunity.” Steve Lamacq on his Radio 2 show described the band's sound as “Wistfully Reflective.” All this from a band yet to celebrate it’s first birthday. However, as fresh faced as the five piece might seem, their roots are wide spread. From the sun kissed bays of San Francisco to the puddled doorsteps of their Leeds homes, each members individual experiences has combined to form one tight, hard working ensemble, picking up fans and admires throughout the land. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.