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Eric Garland
Jazz / Electro / Trip Hop

Yes. Yes I do.



SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Member Since6/6/2005
InfluencesLike any musician I have a gazillion influences, so heres a few crucial ones, sort of in chronological order from when I was a kid onwards:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bola Sete, Simon and Garfunkel, LED ZEPPLIN, the BEATLES, Phil Collins (sorry, but I have to be honest), Dire Straits, AC DC, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, the Pointer Sisters, the Who, Buddy Rich, WAYNE SHORTER, Janet Jackson, De La Soul, Marcus Roberts, Wynton Marsalis, Bradford Marsalis, MILES DAVIS, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Kenny Garrett, DUKE ELLINGTON (big one!), Louis Armstrong, Tribe Called Quest, Herbie Hancock/Headhunters, Paul Scriver, JAMES BROWN, Stevie Wonder, Prince, the Abbysinians, the Congos, Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, PORTISHEAD/DUMMY, Bjork, DJ SHADOW/ENDTRODUCING, Amon Tobin, Photek, Rebirth Brass Band, the Meters, the Roots, Common/Like Water for Chocolate, Jungle Brothers, RADIOHEAD, Chris Potter, Dave Holland. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There's more, but that's all I can remember right now.
Sounds LikeWell, instead of saying what I sound like, which I think is more in the ear of every listener then just me, I'm going to list my friends I'd like ya'll to check out on my space:>>>>>>>>>>>>>spaceheater>>>>>>the shotgun wedding quintet>>>>>>>>>dublin>>>>>>>>>>brass monkey brass band>>>>>>>>dj Aspect>>>>>>>>>> more to come!
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 27 2009 10:00P
Dublin’s Hiphop Medicine Band @ Coda (record release show) San Francisco, California
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
Mads Tolling Quartet cd release show @ Yoshi’s San Francisco, California
Oct 30 2009 8:30P
Tin Cup Seranade @ Revolution Cafe San Francisco, California
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
Realistic Orchestra MJ Tribute @ Shattuck Down Low Berkeley, California
Nov 8 2009 9:00P
Karina Denike @ The Rite Spot San Francisco, California
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Bay Area Composers Big Band @ Anna’s Jazz Island Berkeley, California
Dec 2 2009 10:00P
Realistic Orchestra @ Yoshi’s San Francisco, California

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   About Eric Garland
Hello.
I play the drums.
I write music.
I teach drumset lessons.
I learn every day.
And I really do enjoy longs walks on the beach.....especially at night.

-I think a goal of mine that has been emerging over the last year or so is to explore what it means to be creative. How it feels physically, emotionally and mentally for myself and anyone I remember to ask. It's (so far) been endlessly fascinating to me to look into this part of being human. If you feel comfortable doing so, please let me know what being creative means to you, how it feels when you are creative. I want to know about the process in others as I explore it in myself.

-I think if i had a long term goal it would be to find ways to use my creativity to help others get in touch with theirs. Not exactly sure how yet, am slowly getting ideas.

-I remember dancing to Bola Sete in my kitchen when I was 10 years old. Rhythm has always moved me in an intensely visceral way. From the gut. I got my first drumset around 11 years old and began a journey that continues to this day.

-Writing music has been an exercise in learning to trust myself, a process that continues, ebbs and flows everyday.

-I keep a journal and my blogs reflect that inner processing I do with words on my own in a personal way that I try and share with others here in myspace land.

-The songs you hear on this page sometimes don't change for a while, so....patience please. They will eventually.

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Mosquito at my ear-
does it think
I'm deaf?

Kobayashi Issa
(1763-1827)


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Liz

Liz Marshall



Aug 22 2009 9:43 PM

Thanks for your message (weeks ago...).  Miss you and hope you are well.  xoxo
Mr. Lonesome and The Bluebelles

Mr. Lonesome and The Bluebelles



Jun 15 2009 7:39 PM

was up babeeeee?
yeah - uh huh- mmmkay-

lovin' it yo!
smooches -
EGADZ! now booking EUROPEAN TOUR!!!

EGADZ! now booking EUROPEAN TOUR!!!



Jun 13 2009 8:00 PM

EGADZ IS DEAD. One last album, one last tour. "EGADZ IS DEAD" is available now on my profile. My new project will be called NAVA. My next show will be on:
June 19th @ Thee Parkside W/ The Present 1600 17th St, SAN FRANCISCO Cost: $8
turgay gulaydın

turgay gulaydın



Jun 10 2009 1:32 PM

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Schumann's Humanns

Schumann's Humanns



May 11 2009 4:55 PM

Hey Eric. If you're free on Friday night, please check us out at the Jazz School!
david james

david james



May 2 2009 7:08 PM

Hey Homie!! You wrote those? Wow! they sound great!!
I better get to workin'!!
Peace.
THINNING THE HERD

THINNING THE HERD



May 1 2009 7:54 AM

Thinning the Herd will be blowing minds once more at:

Europa
98 Meserole
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

with Coolangatta Illness and more!

SUNDAY MAY 3

8:00 The Martians
8:45 Nice Daughters
9:30 Coolangatta Illness
10:15 Thinning the Herd

Pick up the new CD DEVIL MASK for FREE at the show! 21 and up.

Friend us on facebook too!

Doni

Doni



Apr 27 2009 8:12 PM

Get learning with some documentaries recommended by Doni!

Knowledge is power.
Learn about what's wrong with the world at http://www.donimusic.com/truth/documentaries/
THINNING THE HERD

THINNING THE HERD



Apr 27 2009 1:15 PM

Thinning the Herd will be blowing minds once more at:

Europa
98 Meserole
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

with Coolangatta Illness and more!

SUNDAY MAY 3

8:00 The Martians
8:45 Nice Daughters
9:30 Coolangatta Illness
10:15 Thinning the Herd

Pick up the new CD DEVIL MASK for FREE at the show! 21 and up.

Friend us on facebook too!

Lawn Dart Trio

Lawn Dart Trio



Apr 8 2009 6:46 PM

Thanks for being our friend!
Lily Taylor

Lily Taylor



Apr 2 2009 5:24 AM

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Daniel Stark

Daniel Stark



Mar 30 2009 5:22 AM

I know....I was running out of fingers to count on!!! great playing last night
Mr. Lonesome and The Bluebelles

Mr. Lonesome and The Bluebelles



Mar 20 2009 6:55 AM

hey - i like that forced calm song....
xo lil K
omg! Its Nick Vivid!!!

Nick Vivid



Mar 19 2009 6:56 PM

Yo!

I'm now mostly on twitter.. Please "follow me" over there..

http://twitter.com/megaplatinum
Kara

Kara



Mar 18 2009 3:54 AM

You are wonderful Eric! Thx so much for helping out at the show the other night and for adding your spirit and artistry to the improvisation jam last night! it was great getting to hang out - let's o more for sure!
katy stephan

katy stephan



Mar 15 2009 9:09 PM

thank you for helping me & kara

may you remember some lovely old memories
and know which new ones to remember
Rex

Rex Garland



Mar 6 2009 7:36 AM

Just stopped by your site, I haven't myspaced in a good while...(been facebooking, shhhhhh!) What a pleasure it is to hear your music again!! It's been too long, MAN, I love the music you put out! Thanks for being so rad:)
The 808 Band

The 808 Band



Feb 19 2009 3:06 PM

808 Music presents “Sound System” Live beats, DJs, MCs, Good times!

Performing live! Dublin with The 808 Band, Deuce Eclipse, Abel Abilities
DJ Ichy The Killer

Thursday, February 26, 2009 at The VooDoo Lounge, 14 South Second Street
San Jose, CA 95113, 408.286.8636, 9 pm 21 + www. voodooloungesj. com
www. 808music. com

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AZeeM

AZeeM



Feb 12 2009 10:11 AM

"Make em Jump off roof tops
Land on 2 Cops
Search the Tube Sox
& Ban The Boom Box.."!

*AZeeM & DJZePH NEW VIDEO*

~LaTin REVenGe~!
This is the ILLest One YET!
Let me know what you think.


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Idiom Creak

Idiom Creak



Jan 24 2009 2:11 AM


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mt

mt



Dec 25 2008 5:31 PM

hope you have a great christmas
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Karina Denike

Karina Denike



Dec 8 2008 7:37 AM

hey you -
just stopped by to say hi really...
you're playing the climate? ..i 'll be there that night too...LIKE -OMG ! it's SUUUCH a small world! woah!
Kara

Kara



Dec 1 2008 9:02 AM

Eric!!!!! Thanks so much for coming tonight to the jam! It was a pleasure and an honor to have you there! have a great holiday season!
∴ p e l a g i c

∴ p e l a g i c



Nov 25 2008 10:35 PM

thinking of you and feeling grateful for the life your mom gave you...
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