Darren Ellis is the soulful, grit-infused voice and primary songwriter behind the band the The Road Kill Kings, a prominent Southern California roadhouse band. Known for blending traditional country, rockabilly, outlaw country, and bluegrass with raw rock and roll grit, Darren Ellis and has been a staple of the SoCal music scene since 1995.

Embodying a raw, singer songwriter sprit, Darren Ellis often draws comparisons to the story telling depth of Blaze Foley and the gravely resonance of Tom Waits, blending heartfelt narratives with a road-worn musicality.