Collin Mattiford - Bass, Vocals
Trevor McDonald - Guitar, Vocals
Fran Gleason - Drums, Vocals
Simon Kauffman Hurst - Keys
Born on the shores of Lake Michigan in the winter of 2017, The Erly is a four-piece heartland rock band from Niles, Michigan blending indie groove, Americana soul, and the freewheeling spirit of the open road.
With over 500 shows in 17 states under their belt, they are equally at home on festival stages and in intimate clubs. Through heartfelt songwriting, dynamic improvisation, and magnetic chemistry, The Erly transform every performance into a memorable shared experience, leaving audiences with a lasting connection between each other and the band.
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Contact
Fran Gleason
219.775.0032
booking@theerlyband.com
FESTIVALS
Chicago Secret River Show, NAMM at Anaheim, Musician’s Corner Nashville, Forest Trail Music Festival, Acorn Music Festival, Shakedown Saturday Festival, Grateful Bear Campout, LimoCamp Music Festival, Riverlights Festival, Valpo Vibes Festival, Niles Bluegrass Festival, Buchanna Fest, Lemont Local Grooves Fest, Aurora Peace Festival, and more.
PLAYED WITH
Sixpence None The Richer, Joe Marcinek Band, Cracker, MAX, Lawrence Tome, Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts, Billy King and the Bad Bad Bad, Healer and more.
TESTIMONIALS
”You guys don’t know how to spell too well.”
- Rick Nielsen, Cheap Trick
"The Erly packed the room and impressed the audience with a top-notch performance. The band was completely professional from load-in to last call, and did a great job of reading the room to keep the energy going all night long! We'd book them again in a heartbeat."
- Connor Stewart, Co-Owner of Mary Jo McGuire’s - Chicago
“A joy to work with. They remain professional in any situation, but then all of a sudden they’ll hit the stage like a freight train. They’re powerful, complex and will stop you in your tracks. People flock from the far corners of the room just to see what is happening on stage.”
- Dan Baxter, Show Promoter at B-Sides Live - Chicago
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Press
“Heartfelt songs blending blues, funk, and folk, offering something for everyone.” - Dan Ward, Grateful Web (full article here)
“The Erly is poised to cement their mark on the Americana genre. Hailing from Michigan, their sound is deeply rooted in folk and country as much as rock and soul. They have the stories to tell, the guts to share them, and the melodies to deliver with radio-ready smoothness.” - Daniel Meggitt, Music Crowns (full article here)
“The Erly is making a stamp with their own take on the musical influences of current and past generations, creating an experience that is unique, vibrant, and fun.” - Justin Flagel, Red Chuck Productions (full article here)
