BIO: From sticks to strings, Eric Forsyth was destined to leave the drum throne in the back of the band for the front stage lime light the moment he picked up the guitar at the age of 17.
Born of a jazzer father and very accomplished organist mother, "Er-Bear" Forsyth was homegrown in California in the shadow of his late great grandmother's baby grand Steinway. A childhood filled with piano lessons and choir performances, Forsyth didn't unleash his inner rock star until he picked out his first real drum kit, a Tama Rockstar, on his 12th birthday.
Forsyth drummed his way through several years of jazz competitions, music festivals, college touring alt. rock bands, rodeos and house parties until he tired of playing only other's music. "I wanted to be able to play my own music I felt inside me, and drums wouldn't do that for me. That's when I started writing" said Forsyth.
In his freshman year of college, A friend taught Forsyth the first four chords on an old guitar that launched him on a new road of expression. "I played those first few chords until my fingers bled." he said. And he hasn't stopped since. In the last few years, this self taught guitarist and songwriter has made a name for himself in several different locations across the country. From Philadelphia to Detroit, Idaho, Miami and now Boulder, Colorado, Forsyth has lived and performed in various venues and locales, with many talented artists - broadening his musical taste and expression while combining those to find a sound so uniquely his own. "I figure I'll never stop developing my sound, and I'm fine with that. Ceasing to evolve sounds awfully boring. I'd probably develop a twitch."
Amidst fast-paced changes that have been the only constant in his recent life, Eric's biggest influence is found in silence. "Life can get hectic and often there is very little silence. When I take time to create silence, I feel a need to fill it with something original. That seems to spawn and influence my writing."
"I don't think I have a goal beyond making my music sound as good and real as possible. And sharing that with as many people as possible in hopes that they connect with it. Other people's music has been a hugely positive part of my life, so I know what a good fit of tunes can do to your day/life."
trees and other shady things:
Written and recorded over the course of a year and a half, trees and other shady things is a hand picked collection of quintessential Eric Forsyth tunes. As debut solo releases go, this one is a golden keeper. From the Ben Harper-esque acoustic spiritual of "Easiness" to the John Mayer song styling of "Holding" and toe tapping reggae pop infused licks of "Bound to Be," trees and other shady things has Forsyth's heart and homemade love put into every note.
Eric, thanks for the add. I have so enjoyed your songs. Glad I found you here. Love the well-developed and innovative guitar style. Excellent. And all the songs, your vocals, wonderful. Favoriyte though has to be Eucalyptus. Beautiful song. Thanks again, be well.
eric... so Dave Matthews is coming to Fresno in August. It should be plenty of time for you to return the Ryan Shuppe favor, right? Get crackin'! p.s. - hope things are going well
What up dude hope you had some rockin sweet holidays and I see that you have an upcoming show. Woot I'm going to try and totally make it and bring a crowd of peeps along with me to enjoy the tunage.
so i had a dream last night that i asked you to do a mini tour with me.... back east somewhere.... but it also included pocatello.. dreams are weird... but anyway you would play.. and people were rude so i put them in my place.... and then it was my turn and it took me like an hour since i couldnt find my shoes!... random huh?? revelation? hmm
Hey, thanks for adding me. I'm excited to share the stage with you in Philly in Oct. I've never really been to philly before! Can't wait to hear you in person, Peace and music, Melissa
holy shit eric, i remember you from YV! glad to see that you're sticking with the music...there's not too many of us from that school who did. we should totally do a show together in colorado or cali - my band's headed that way in the fall.
Hey don't you worry about it...who better to have on my wall space than you?? Either way I usually never get on here...not really sure how to use it. LOL but hey we'll see about boulder; it may just work out. Lata
Thanks for the true friend add! :) So far I've listened to 3 of your songs and I'll make sure to listen to the rest. Oh...and I believe I found you through Keaton Simons page. Have a good day :)
yeah man I'm stoked you're coming in town... we're in the middle of booking a tour for september so we'll have to double check out dates and see if we can work something out with ya peace. -marc
Hey Eric, nice meeting you too! Love your music. I see you spent some time in Miami - did you know James & I moved here from Ft. Lauderdale 2 yrs ago? What was your experience in Florida?
Meanwhile, definitely call the studio and see if they've got any slots left for 7/15, it would be great to have you back. Hope to see you at the Colorado Artist Network launch 7/11 too! Keep in touch. =)
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