Salisbury native trades NYC for outdoor summer tour

MILLERTON – Salisbury native Elijah Stone returned to familiar territory Saturday, June 20, playing electric guitar and singing at the NECC Millerton Farmers Market.

Stone, 24, is the son of Lakeville-based artist Karen LeSage and Richmond, Virginia, musician and educator Joshua Stone.

“I feel lucky to come from a family of artists,” he said. “Less explaining to do.”

Stone released his debut EP, “Twenty-Second Catch,” in October 2025 and plans to release a full-length album later this fall.

With an early stop near his hometown, Stone has performances planned through the end of August spanning from Massachusetts into the Hudson Valley. Performances will include farmers markets, festivals and community venues.

Of performing outdoors, Stone said he likes the way they reach a wide range of ages.

“And the hours are better,” he quipped.

At the Millerton Farmers Market, Stone played several covers among an eclectic set list of original music, including Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and “Midnight at the Oasis,” made famous by Maria Muldaur.

His arrangements were simple and tasteful, while his vocals were precise and unstrained.

Stone also maintains close ties with childhood friends from the Northwest Corner. He recently collaborated with Kent native Nick O’Neil on the first full music video for his song “Look Listen.” The pair filmed the video in Manhattan in one of the last remaining phone booths in New York.

“Nick and I walked by the phone booth and knew we had to incorporate it into our next project,” Stone said. “It was a blast shooting with him.”

Stone attended Salisbury Central School, The Hotchkiss School and the University of Michigan. When he’s not touring as a musician, he teaches math in Washington Heights, New York City, where he just completed his second year.

For more information and upcoming performance dates, visit Stone's website at elijahstonemusic.com.