Eli Conley

Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Sacramento, California. As a queer trans guy from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t often reflected in roots music. His voice is tender and heartfelt, with lyrics that can make you cry yet leave you feeling hopeful. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t easily fit in a box. 

Eli's upcoming 2023 album "Searching for What's True" explores big themes through the concrete and immediate details of daily life: a stuffed animal clutched in a child's arms, a colorful sunset after a forest fire. In the title song he describes the work of an artist as "finding beauty in the wreckage / making meaning of the grief / when we tell our stories true we find release." His deep belief in the transformative power of creativity stems from his work as a teaching artist, leading singing and songwriting classes for LGBTQ+ people and allies. 

www.eliconley.com