Simon Elijah

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Born and raised in upstate New York, Simon Elijah is a young Americana singer and songwriter with a clever wit and passion for storytelling. Simon blends the powerful simplicity of folk icons such as John Prine with a soaring lyricism inspired by contemporary greats such as Brandi Carlile and Jason Isbell. The result is an emerging talent who offers listeners an array of songs that are timeless, catchy, and deeply felt. His live performances are generously seasoned with humor and audience participation.Simon got his first guitar when he was 11 years old, and has been playing ever since. His debut album, Fly Out, was released in 2025 and he is currently spending the summer of 2026 touring around the country and playing intimate solo performances to promote his second album, Nameless, which was released in May. Simon is currently a student at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT where he is taking classes in a wide variety of subject areas. Outside of music and school, Simon enjoys many other hobbies such as woodworking, running, cycling and almost anything outdoors.