About Eli Goffa
Eli Goffa is a project of Elie De Prijcker from Sint-Niklaas (BE). He grew up with dad's record collection from the sixties and seventies, you can hear that from his fragile but also powerful self-written songs inspired by CSN&Y, José Gonzales, Blind Faith or Ray Lamontagne.
He has been playing the guitar since childhood and has an impressive performance, which did not go unnoticed when he surprised the jury in the Voice van Vlaanderen (2014), garnered a standing ovation with his portrayal of Neil Young and made it to the semi-finals.
Eli Goffa has done support acts for Hooverphonic, Bent Van Looy, Paul Weller, Novastar and Frances, and has performed at large and smaller festivals in Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2017 his singles were in the Belgian playlist of Radio 1 and Radio 2 for ten weeks, in 2018 his single "How" bout a little love "was in the Dutch playlist of NPORadio 5 and NPORadio 1 where he could be heard daily.
At the end of 2017 his first album 'Written in the stars' was released on which he worked with producer David Poltrock. That year Het Depot (Leuven) appointed him 'Artist In Residence'. In 2018 Eli won the 'Exposure Music Awards' and consequently played a showcase in London.
Line-up
Elie De Prijcker: guitar, vocals
Niki De Prijcker: acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Steven De Smedt: guitar
Jesse Baart: bass
Benjamin Jacobs: keys
Michaël Degreef: drums
Quotes
OOR Magazine
"What a voice, what a sound, what harmonies! Eli Goffa is bursting with talent and writes beautiful poetic lyrics. His voice remains so pure on the highest notes."
Cutting Edge
"With Written in the stars, Eli Goffa has come up with a captivating and rock-solid debut album; it is pure class."
Luminous Dash
"Where I would normally go get a beer, I can't get out of my seat! The mix of soul and Americana such as in the Paul Simon and Bob Dylans of this world, leaves a deep impression on everyone."
Rootsville
"We saw a very professional show by a very talented young man who knows how to hit a sensitive string by just the right amount, mature and full of passionate finesse, and often scorching with emotion. Definitely worthy of the festivals in 2018."
