“The Ellis Collective is the duck's nuts... probably one of the finest groups to ever come out of Canberra - the cream of Canberra’s acoustic musicians, this is an act that you need to hear to believe.” (Monaro Folk Society)

"absorbing and simple stories that cut straight to the heart of the male psyche" Duncan Lowe (Longahaul Records)

"A simple and beautifully cathartic infusion of raw honesty and lyrical integrity, so often hidden behind a "blokey", stoic exterior... a positive musical journey" Billy Arnett (Artistic Director of The Folkus)

"The freshest songs I’ve heard in a very long time on both the folk and contemporary music scenes. With songs that talk unashamedly and straight to the heart" Michael-John Azzopardi (Musician)

"Tim Rogers and Paul Kelly - together with a bottle or two of Johnny Walker Red" Dave Calandra (Musician)

"Buy, beg, steal - do anything you can to get your hands on what this guy does musically" Randall-Blair (Musician)

"The Orange EP is a prime example of the ability to blend sincere folk of with a myriad of styles and musical virtuosity" Riot Records (The Riot Act)

"If Missy Higgins was a bald, bearded, bemuscled bloke, she'd be stoked if she sounded half as good as Matty Ellis" John Griffiths (The Concatenate)