Watch Ella's new music video!

Ella's second album "Party Line" is now online!

and a brand new music video "Blue and white"!

Party Line is the first album recorded by Ella to include a professional music video upon its release! "Blue and White" was made possible by the Savannah Children's Theatre and has an incredible cast of 11 local teenage actors! Set at a square dance in the 1950s, "Blue and White" was created, cast and costumed by Ella, and filmed and directed by Austin Smith.

"What the heck is a party line?" 

Well, glad you asked! In this case, it's the title track of Ella's new album! Consisting of 12 new original songs as well as two covers from Connee Boswell and Mindy Carson, Ella's second album is better than the first! If you liked Time Machine you're bound to love the catchy and unforgettable songs on Party Line, with Ella's stacked vocals as well as piano, organ, ukelele, and her dad's drumming and bass playing. Ella's evolving style is very present in this album, with stacked harmonies and new musical explorations that leave "Time Machine" stuck in the stone age! 

"Party Line" available on all streaming sites!

About Ella

About Ella

Ella Rodgers is one of those people that leave behind an impression. The first thing you'll notice about her is her style. At age 12 she discovered a love for vintage fashion and music, beginning to sew her own vintage clothes using original designs and scouring record bins at thrift stores for anything that caught her eye. As a child, she was fascinated by her dad's guitar playing and learned to play piano at age six, started singing at 13 and recorded two albums by her 18th birthday. Is she a time traveler? Perhaps. But whether it's creating unique dresses or writing her own songs, Ella stands out with an original style all her own.  Ella’s style borrows from The Boswell Sisters, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Kay Starr and others from the swing and early pop eras. As a pianist, Ella’s styles are equally as varied, intriguing listeners with her unique blend of styles from turn-of-the-century ragtime to 50s teenage ballads. As a songwriter, Ella captures the fun and light-hearted existence of living in Savannah, Georgia, writing songs that remind you of childhood memories like "Cicada Song" to heartfelt ballads like "Silver Star" and pure toe-tappers like "Mama" that you'll find yourself humming throughout the day!

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Time Machine

Ella Rodgers

What happens when a teenage girl born in the early days of the 21st century pines for the good old days of the 1940s and 50s, when life was simpler and pop music had that swing? She hops in her Time Machine of course! Read more

What happens when a teenage girl born in the early days of the 21st century pines for the good old days of the 1940s and 50s, when life was simpler and pop music had that swing? She hops in her Time Machine of course! Time machine is a musical treat, because all the tracks were recorded just for fun- that is, until Ella decided to release them to her family and friends on CDs, and now, to the public! What you hear when you put in Time Machine is 11 songs which were never intended to be released, and therefore they exude the light-hearted and experimental spirit which led Ella to write and record these songs originally. Ella hopes that her music will bring joy to everyone who hears it, and nostalgia to those who remember the good old days! To buy a CD, please email ellarodgersmusic@gmail.com.

Party Line

Ella Rodgers

Ella Rodgers's second Album, Party Line, is a tribute to the good old days, when teenage girls, just like Ella, would come home from school and talk to their friends on the phone. "we tried to give it kind of a Connie Read more

Ella Rodgers's second Album, Party Line, is a tribute to the good old days, when teenage girls, just like Ella, would come home from school and talk to their friends on the phone. "we tried to give it kind of a Connie Francis 50s pop sound," Ella says, "drawing inspiration from that time, as well as the 20s, 30s, and 40s. " 12 of the 14 songs were written by Ella, and they all tell a different story. "Silver Star I actually wrote about my Mom. I couldn't get in touch with her for almost 4 hours, and I got worried, and that's kinda when I wrote the song." Party Line displays a light hearted and bouncy attitude, featuring Ella's stacked vocals and piano playing, as well as her Dad's banjo and drumming skills. Ella is very excited about the release, and hopes you'll enjoy it too.

Honored by Savannah Performance Alliance

in Febuary 2025, Ella was awarded the Rising Star High School Award by the Savannah Performace Alliance in recognition of her artistic originality and contributions to the Savannah community. She was one of two recipients who recieved this award at the Savannah Performance Alliance's first annual gala.

The Boswell Legacy

Ella and The Boswell Legacy

The Boswell Sisters- A legendary trio whose music lives on in the hearts of fans across the globe

These days most people aren't familiar with the name "The Boswell Sisters", but ask anyone in the 1930s what they thought about them, and you might have heard "They're so creative!" or, "Oh, I listen to them on the radio!" Ask Ella, and a smile will come over her face and she'll say, "Come and look at these!" and then begin showing you her collection of Connee Boswell's LPs, or the 3-album set of the Boswell Sisters she got for her 16th birthday.  There's no doubt about it, Ella is a Boswell Sisters fan. So when she heard she had the chance to be included in the second Boswell Sisters book written by Kyla Titus, Vet Boswell's Granddaughter, Ella was more than thrilled. Ella is included in the special section of the book dedicated to musicians who keep the Boswell legacy alive, and the book includes many new pictures, a complete discography, and many other things that anyone interested in music history will enjoy. The book can be purchased on Amazon! 

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