"Ellen has an arresting voice that allows her to deftly chart a course between blues shouter and jazz chanteuse." (John Foyston, The Oregonian) Awards: "Best Female Vocalist 2000" "Best Contemporary Blues Band, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002" (Inducted into the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame 2002) "Best Performance Of The Year 2002" (at the Waterfront Blues Festival)