The Eli Young Band's music has all the hallmarks of youth: passion, energy, excitement. The band's story is the definition of commitment: eight years of lugging equipment to small Texas clubs, of losing day jobs because their music held priority, of saying goodbye to relationships torn by their weekend travels, only solidified their dedication. This dedication paid off with their hit "When it Rains" which got them opening for Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Aldean and John Mellencamp. Their debut album, "Jet Black & Jealous" succeeds in pushing the Eli Young Band to the next level as a musical force.