Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator. She is a rising talent on the UK blues scene, playing all over the country. Learning from her father (renowned blues guitarist, Adam Franklin) and good friend Steve James, Elsie is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith. As well as playing with various jazz accompanists, Elsie has formed her own all-female blues trio based in London with the highly-acclaimed Francesca Nnoka Shaw (double-bass) and Carmen Ruiz Vicente (drums). 

Blues at The Ritzy, Brixton

Elsie Franklin and the Rockettes

​"There's no doubting that the engaging Elsie Franklin is on an upward trajectory." Russ Cottee, Blues in Britain

"Memphis Minnie, Jo Ann Kelly, now Elsie Franklin..." Dave Kelly

"I am among a growing number of people who feel her considerable creative energy should be recognized and supported." Steve James

Jazz Night at the Hi Ho Club with Elsie Franklin & Friends, York