T.S. Ellinghausen

About the Author

T.S. Ellinghausen is a Chicago-based author and music enthusiast whose passion for the city's vibrant live music scene infuses his writing with infectious energy and insider anecdotes. Drawing from years of navigating smoky venues, underground gigs, and festival crowds, Ellinghausen captures the raw pulse of rock 'n' roll culture in his debut work, Stop, Drop, Rock and Roll: A Wild Romp Through Chicago's Live Music Scene. His narrative style blends humor, nostalgia, and sharp cultural observation, offering readers a front-row seat to the bands, bars, and behind-the-scenes chaos that define the Windy City's sonic landscape. With a background in journalism and event production, Ellinghausen continues to explore themes of community, rebellion, and the transformative power of live performance in contemporary American life.