“Gardiner has a voice that conveys the pieces inside of us that can’t always speak. Relatable, soulful, and honest, his songwriting is structured in observations. He’s a modern voice to old problems that continue to haunt our society.” - Tom Smouse

— Music in Minnesota

“The Fire and The Medicine’, promises to be a blend of the personal and the political. From a musical family and having written songs since he was in school, Gardiner has poured all his experience into his fifth full-length record.” - Andrew Frolish

— AmericanaUK

BIO

Eli Gardiner was born and raised in the U.P of Michigan but now calls

Minneapolis home. A prolific songwriter, Gardiner released 4 new singles in the

summer of '25 and his new EP, Sliver in March of '26

Initially influenced by the likes of Dylan, Neil Young

and Tom Waits, he has carved out his sound through hundreds of

solo shows across the Midwest, harkening to the sounds of John

Moreland, Jason Isbell and Chris Knight. His music has been played

on MPR, CBS, The Current and countless local stations.