Music & Storyteller Series feat Eli Alger

“For me, there is no other way to play a show than like it’s your last, I don’t care if I’m playing a dive bar for tips or in front of 10,000 people. I’m always going to be in full character, dressed to the 9’s, and as energetic and interactive with the crowd as I possibly can, there is simply no other option. I carry that mentality with me off the stage as well because it’s not just an act, it’s who I am, I just love to entertain…”. - Eli Alger

Corn-fed and headstrong, Eli Alger is churning new dirt in an old-school way amidst the Nashville country music scene. The Des Moines Iowa native singer/songwriter was raised both cutting wood for his chores and his teeth playing bars with his eyes set on a bigger stage. With black & white fridge door pictures of his great-grandpa Larry Elmo working stellar crowds sporting overalls and a fiddle, and parents who sang to him since he was in diapers, Alger was constantly exposed to all kinds of music. Ultimately, it was that traditional 90’s country twang that truly resonated.

Between his world champion wrestler father, Royce, and his successful entrepreneur business owner grandfather, Larry, as role models. Eli developed a “stick-to-itiveness” attitude seeing that anything was possible if you were willing to give it your all and put in the work. Taking the lessons he has learned from his musical heroes and from his finance degree earned at the University of Iowa, Eli has now begun to establish himself as an old soul with innovative nuances. Holding lyrical depth, truth, and emotion in high regard with that traditional soul in his back pocket, Alger embarked on his journey to Music City in the fall of 2020.

Alger’s goal is to bring an energy, sincerity, and intensity to country music's table that is unique to him alone. Eli’s passion and goals are clearly heard when speaking to fans about his dream to give his beloved home state of Iowa a never before had voice in the world of country music, and hopefully a big one at that.