Internationally Performing Singer/Songwriter Eli Lev Slated for Shenandoah Arts Festival Appearance Sept. 6 in Winchester

We received notice from singer/songwriter Eli Lev about his scheduled appearance at the Shenandoah Arts Festival, slated for 10:30 a.m. in Winchester on Saturday, September 6. The festival begins that day a half hour earlier at 10 a.m. A little online research indicated not only a positive response to Lev’s music nationally, but internationally as well. Below are biographical details on the Silver Spring, Maryland native, his career, music, and the life that has led to the creation of that music, as well as personal testimonials to his value as a recurring venue performer and musical associate.

Biography

Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. One recent project, an EP called ‘Present Journey,’ is inspired by his current life stage as a middle-aged, full time independent musician who is a mobile lifestyle pioneer and international touring artist.

His previous release, ‘The Four Directions Project,’ imaginatively and intrepidly connects spheres and generations within a body of work that is irresistibly uplifting, emotionally resonant, and down-to-earth. A cross between The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers, Lev has opened for both Shooter Jennings and Lee DeWyze, performed at The Kennedy Center and 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, and toured extensively within the USA as well as abroad.

He’s Played Where?

Eli Lev has performed in Andorra, Arkansas, Arizona, Australia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, France, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Israel, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New Zealand, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Spain, Tennessee, Texas, United Kingdom, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

That’s 38 states, the District of Columbia, and 7 foreign nations. You staying busy, Eli?

Two shots from Eli Lev’s website, below appearing to be in his garage with a guitar, the one above the same shot having added promotional support for the “Past Lives” release and crowdfunding project added. Courtesy Photos Eli Lev

Testimonials

“Eli’s original, spirit-filled lyrics become familiar and make you want to join in singing, clapping, and dancing as soon as he starts singing. Sweet voice. Kind soul.” – Rhonda Brown

“We’ve chosen Eli Lev as our 2nd GPW for the 35th SAW Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Competition because of its infectious positivity, lyrical ease, and pop sensibility …” – Jay Keating, SAW (Songwriters Association of Washington) President.

“Eli Lev is the consummate professional and has been one of my top-performing artists over the years as venues continue to ask for him back year after year.” – Amber Foster (Last Call Entertainment)

“We love working with Eli because he works hard to promote his shows, has an incredibly professional attitude, and is timely in his email replies and sending us the information we need” – The Brindley Brothers (Jammin Java, Union Stage, DC Pie Shop)

As noted at the start of the Biographical data above: “Eli Lev: making the world a smaller place, one song at a time” his website is: eli-lev.com

His promotional/crowd-funding video for his current album release “Past Lives”, is linked here: https://eli-lev.com/pastlives — It is very interesting in how he explains incorporating his own family past into the creation of the album.

As “they” used to say during my younger days, “Be there or be square!” — THERE being Winchester, VA at the Shenandoah Arts Festival, Saturday morning, September 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Here is a link to information about the festival – https://www.shenarts.org/event-details-registration/shenarts-fest