Eli Gardiner was born and raised in the U.P of Michigan but now calls

Minneapolis home. A prolific songwriter, Gardiner released two

albums in 2023, a full band live album and a solo acoustic offering

titled “Transient” Initially influenced by the likes of Dylan, Neil Young

and Tom Waits, he has carved out his sound through hundreds of

solo shows across the Midwest, harkening to the sounds of John

Moreland, Jason Isbell and Chris Knight. His music has been played

on MPR, CBS, The Current and countless local stations.

Music in Minnesota says, “Gardiner has a voice that conveys the

pieces inside of us that can’t always speak. Relatable, soulful, and

honest, his songwriting is structured in observations. He’s a modern