Description

Ellen Trnka is a versatile Western North Carolina-based vocalist and musician recognized for her work in jazz, blues, country, and folk, frequently performing in the Brevard and Hendersonville areas. Known for a soulful vocal style inspired by Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin.

Originally from NYC, she has been singing professionally for over 30 years in blues and jazz bands, trios duos and as a solo singer songwriter. She has played prestigious venues from New York City all the way down the Eastern seaboard. Ellen Trnka has opened for Phoebe Snow, Saffire, The Marshall Tucker Band and John Pizzarelli.

Our Blues Events are supported in Part by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.