Ella Reid

Ella Reid plays Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday, August 6. It's a local singer-songwriter taking the stage right in the middle of the airport, so if you're just passing through, you can catch her set without leaving the terminal.

Reid is one of those Austin artists who doesn't fit into a single box. She describes her sound as a blend of Americana, soul, pop, jazz, and country, and that's a wide net to cast. When you hear it, the Americana and country lean into the city's songwriting roots, while the soul and jazz bring in a different kind of phrasing and a bit of swing. The pop side keeps the melodies front and center, so even when she's pulling from a few different traditions at once, the songs still hold together. It's a mix that lets her lean into a slow, soulful groove one moment and a more straightforward country-folk feel the next.

Because she's an Austin-based writer, this is home turf for her. The set is her own material, and the variety she describes—Americana, soul, pop, jazz, and country—should all find their way into the performance. It's the kind of show that works whether you're a fan of the city's singer-songwriter scene or just someone who appreciates a voice that can move between a few different styles in one night.

If you're in town or just landing, the date is Thursday, August 6, at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.