August 31, 2019

Hillside 2019: Day 1: Ellevator - Concert Photos

Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by Sarah Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Ellevator at Hillside Festival on Friday, July 12, 2019 Photo by John Ordean at One In Ten Words oneintenwords.com toronto indie alternative live music blog concert photography pictures photos nikon d750 camera yyz photographer
Since first seeing them at Riverfest Elora 2016, I've been enthralled with Ellevator's music. The first listening of "St. Cecilia" grabbed my ears and dragged me in. Seeing the name Ellevator on a concert listing or on a festival bill always lifts my mood because I know I’m going to get a passionate and engaging show filled with amazing music.

I don’t have to tell you that this Hillside Festival show met and exceeded my expectations. A festival set always leaves one wanting for more due to their more abbreviated length. This set managed to cram in familiar tunes, new tunes and a great cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill", all with the passion, energy and presence that Ellevator keeps amping up with each show I witness.

If you’re not familiar with them, please check out some tunes below, and if you see their name on the concert listings near you, I wholeheartedly recommend seeing them.

All my Hillside 2019 coverage can be accessed through this main post here. My other photos of Ellevator can be found by clicking on the venue names: Longboat Hall, The Danforth Music Hall, Riverfest Elora 2018, Field Trip and Riverfest Elora 2016. This post features photos made by Sarah Ordean. Check out more of her work on Instagram.

"New Survival"

"Running Up That Hill"

"Voices"

"St. Cecilia"