Eli Lev

As a grassroots artist, Eli has created a sweeping touring habit that defies typical expectations. In a recent year, he performed over 250 shows, traveling across the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, and the U.K.—often playing intimate venues, house concerts, vineyards, and cultural spaces, all fueled by his passionate community of fans, known as the “Levitators” .

His new EP Past Lives, released as the second chapter of his Three Worlds Project, is built around the voices of his own ancestors—including his grandmother (Bubbe Sarah), Uncle Ben, and Aunt Evelyn—making it emotionally resonant and spiritually layered .

Eli’s approach to building a sustainable music career is rooted in independence and direct connection—leveraging crowdfunding, Patreon, email lists, and grassroots touring to earn a living while staying true to his art .

Whether you’re a nomadic musician, a DIY promoter, or a fan of deeply rooted storytelling, this conversation promises wisdom and real-world strategies you can take home.

About the Unwritten Rules of the Road

The Unwritten Rules of the Road is a combination blog and video series with live streams and interviews with people who are on the ground level in the live music and touring world: musicians, promoters, set builders, venue owners, and more! Our mission is to provide an educational resource to artists of all types who want to get into touring but may not know just how to do it... Or maybe you are already touring but just want to figure out a way to level up. With your host Tash Cox (who is a seasoned DIY tour booker and touring artist herself), we shall guide you.