Eve Selis, a dynamic singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, has spent over three decades captivating audiences worldwide with her powerful voice and evocative storytelling. Known for blending Americana with rich Singer-Songwriter influences, Eve’s deeply personal lyrics and soulful melodies strike a chord with listeners, providing comfort, hope, and inspiration.
Music has been part of Eve’s life since childhood. Growing up in a large family, her passion was ignited by her first record, Jesus Christ Superstar. Over the years, she toured extensively, performing for troops overseas and sharing stages with many notable artists. However, her life took a tragic turn when her beloved brother, Pete, took the lives of others before ending his own, leaving Eve to confront unimaginable grief. This event plunged her into deep despair, but her faith and music became the lifeline that helped her find her way back to healing.
Her latest album, Dark Sky Blue, released on April 12, 2024, is a reflection of that journey from darkness to light. Each song wrestles with grief, redemption, and forgiveness, culminating in the emotional final track, "Somebody’s Brother," which captures the complexity of loving someone who has committed the unforgivable. Eve’s music became an outlet for processing her pain, and in sharing her story, she has discovered the profound healing that comes from vulnerability. Through her music, she fosters compassion and reminds us that, under certain circumstances, we are all capable of darkness—but also of redemption.
With Dark Sky Blue and her previous album, See Me With Your Heart, Eve continues to create music that serves as a vessel for emotional and spiritual healing. Her journey through loss, self-discovery, and resilience is woven into every note, offering not only a connection to her personal story but a pathway for others to heal through their own. Eve Selis’ powerful vocals, poignant storytelling, and steadfast dedication to her craft inspire and uplift, reminding us that even in life’s darkest moments, love and hope can still prevail.
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2019
San Diego Music Hall Of Fame Inductee
2016
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Album- See Me With Your Heart (nominated)
2012
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Album- Family Tree (nominated)
2010
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Artist (winner)
2009
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Album- Angels And Eagles(runner up)
2008
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Artist (winner)
2005
Best Local Band- The Eve Selis Band- San Diego Magazine– Yearly Best of San Diego issue
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Artist (winner)
DIY Music Awards- Album of the Year- Do You Know Me (runner up)
2004
Jim Croce Music Award for Excellence and Dedication (winner)
Just Plain Folks Music Awards- Best Americana Song- “Tear This Old House Down” (winner, 140,000 songs entered)
Just Plain Folks Music Awards- Best Country Song- “Do You Know Me” (winner, 140,000 songs entered)
Just Plain Folks Music Awards- Best Country Album- Do You Know Me (2nd place) (10,000 CDs entered)
Pacific Coast Emmy Awards- Best Short Form Music Video- “Do You Know Me” (winner)
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Album- Nothing But The Truth(runner up)
2003
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Artist (winner)
San Diego Music Awards- Best Americana Album- Do You Know Me(runner up)
2002
San Diego Music Awards- Best Adult Alternative Artist (runner up)
2001
San Diego Music Awards- Best Adult Alternative Artist (winner)
2000
San Diego Music Awards- Best Pop Album- Long Road Home (winner)
San Diego Music Awards- Album of the Year- Long Road Home (runner up)
Pacific Coast Emmy Awards- Best Short Form Music Video- “Show Me What Love Is” (winner)
San Diego Reader Readers’ Poll – Best Rock Band (runner up)
1999
San Diego Music Awards- Best Adult Alternative Artist (runner up)
San Diego Music Awards- Best Adult Alternative Album- Out On A Wire (runner up)
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Travis Tritt
Chris Isaak
Counting Crows
Joan Osborne
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Dwight Yoakam
Jack Johnson
Hootie & the Blowfish
Heart
The Doobie Brothers
America
Jewel
Kenny Loggins
Albert Lee
Garry Allan
Peter Himmelman
Radney Foster
Steve Warriner
Kim Carnes
UB40
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Joe Diffie
SheDaisy
Jamie O'Neal
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Abbey Road Studios – London England
House of Blues– Hollywood, CA
The Bitter End– New York City, NY
International Americana Festival– Nottingham, England
GuilFest– Guildford, England
Larmer Tree Festival – Salisbury, England
Faroe Islands Country & Blues Festival – Faroe Islands, Denmark
Country Music Festival Vinstra – Oslo, Norway
Routes du Rock Festival – Toulouse, France
The Belly Up Tavern– Solana Beach, CA
The Navy Pier- Chicago, IL
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay– San Diego, CA
Saddledome– Calgary, AB Canada
The Borderline- London, England
12th & Porter– Nashville, TN
The Odeon– Cleveland, OH
Ft. Worth Arena– Ft. Worth, TX
The Mint– Los Angeles, CA
Street Scene Main Stage–San Diego, CA
The Bluebird Café– Nashville, TN
The Coach House– San Juan Capistrano, CA