ELI VAN SICKEL

Eli Van Sickel (he/him) is a multi-hyphenate creative. On any given day, he might identify as a musician, theatremaker, photographer, or showbusiness historian. In the past he’s also been a country radio DJ, a pro wrestling announcer, a standup comedy promoter, and Barry the Public Library Bear mascot. Despite a lifelong hearing impairment, Eli spent most of his teens and twenties writing, self-recording, and performing his brand of acoustic Americana throughout the midwestern United States.

On his debut studio EP Dead Dad’s Guitar, Eli shares his first original songs in 10 years, written while grieving the tragic death of his father. Recording with other musicians for the first time, Eli is in safe hands with producer West Taylor, who builds an elegant instrumental foundation to serve Eli’s literate songwriting. The EP will be released digitally in 2026.