Eric Martinez lives in Denver, CO where he plays locally with his bands Lake Effect and The Tori Pater Trio. Eric also plays in the Athens, GA based Rock band Bloodkin, Daniel Hutchens Acoustic, and CubanStack the east coast based rock band that rears it’s ugly head for a few weddings and festivals a year.
Eric has been playing music since the mid 80’s and has played the guitar, bass, and drums in bands all across the country. Since moving to Colorado he has found his niche in a music scene that thrives on originality and hard work and has played with the likes of Outformation, Jerry Joseph, Willy Waldmen& Brian Jordan, Cecil “Peanut” Daniels, Polytoxic, Double Parked, plus the annual re-make of The Bands “The Last Waltz” where he sings and plays guitar on Neil Youngs Helpless.
Eric has also been writing and recording music for years. In his home studio he can lay down anything from acoustic tracks to full band orchestrations of his music. He has also worked with engineer/producer David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction while recording Love Songs For Losers the second solo record from Bloodkin frontman Daniel Hutchens and Baby They Told Us We Would Rise Again Bloodkin's critically acclaimed new release. These sessions included Athens, GA greats like Todd Nance, William Tonks, Mike Cooley, and John Neff.
So please enjoy the photos, music, and videos and check back often for the latest news and show dates.
Hello friends, I host a weekly acoustic jam featuring some of the best musicians in Denver. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring down an acoustic instrument and join the jam! The R-Bar is located on E. Colfax and Steele, next to Stella's with phenomenal drink specials and a really cool scene. The sign-up list will be available at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Hand drums and mics will be supplied. Hope to see ya!
Hello friends, Yes, it's that time of the year again: The 3rd Annual Fall Jam! This annual all-ages event brings the community together to celebrate and bring exposure to the diverse Colorado music scene and give people of all ages the chance to see great live music. Stanky Pockets will be headlining!
Here are the details: Saturday, October 3rd@Lizard’s Bar and Grill 1920 Blake Street Denver, CO Doors 5pm, Showtime 6pm All ages and 21+ w/ID $10 advance, $12 at the door; children 12 years of age and under free Free compilation CD of performing bands, free drink ticket and free raffle ticket with admission
Bands: Miracleband GrownAss Man Band 10-4 and the Good Buddies Ground Up Stanky Pockets
Tickets are on sale now! Save yourself $2.00 be getting them early...they're going fast! To purchase tickets go to: www.myspace.com/jbdrumz
I'm Just popping by to say hello and to thank you for remaining our friend here on Myspace. If you get a chance, please drop by the page here and have a look-see through the Gallery section or scroll up and down the front page a bit. Let me know what you think of the work. It would be handy to know your thoughts on the carvings.
Please download application from the link above and return with application fee to one of our shows by the 31st of July.
Localpalooza 09 will feature 30 top tier bands this August. Echofest will feature 12 Colorado bands this September and will kick off the ski season nicely. We look forward to all of your submissions. All genres welcome as localpalooza bridges the genre gap from jazz to metal! You may request an application at the addresses below.
Love and Lyrics Melissa Siverson President Whisper Fiercely Localpalooza@whisperfiercely.net Echofest@whisperfiercely.net
Hello friends, Widespread Tuesdays at Tooey's is here! Please come out and support this free weekly event. Each week has been fantastic and we need your help to keep it rolling and grow. Here are the details: Widespread Tuesday's at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark drinks and NO COVER! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. This week: Dave Halchak! (www.myspace.com/davehalchakmusic)
Hello friends, I'll be playing tonight with Dave Halchak and friends at the Highland Pacific, located on 32nd and Perry in the Denver Highlands. Joining us will be Russ Griffin of the Hippogriffs and Trevor on bass guitar plus special guests. Come on out, get some great food and jam with us. The show starts at 10pm and it's FREE! Hope to see ya and spread the word!!!
Hello friends, Widespread Tuesdays at Tooey's is here! Please come out and support this weekly event. Each week has been fantastic and we need your help to keep it rolling and grow. Here are the details: Widespread Tuesday's at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark drinks. Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. This week: Damon Wood of Harmonious Junk! www.myspace.com/jbdrumz www.tooeyoffcolfax.com www.myspace.com/431390577
Hello friends, Tooey's will be hosting Widespread Tuesdays starting this Tuesday, April 7th.
Below are the details: Widespread Tuesday's at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at 8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark and giveaways. Bring a disc of your tour pictures and see you and your friends on the big screen! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week.
We'll be hosting a food drive at the Outformation show on March 20th at the Ogden Theatre in Denver. If you are planning on coming to the show, please bring some cans of food to donate. We'll be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations at the merch table. Even a small donation can go a long way, so please help us with this worthy cause.
Thur Mar 19 - 9pm Highland Pacific, Tori & CR acoustic Fri Mar 20 - 9pm Owsleys, Mountain of Venus Sat Mar 21 - 9pm Owsleys, Mountain of Venus Sun Mar 22 - 6pm Owsleys, (6 - 9) Polytoxic acoustic Sun Mar 22 - 9pm Owsleys, Mountain of Venus Mon Mar 23 - 9pm Wash Park Grill, CR & Tori acoustic
Check out www. crgruver. com for all my tourdates, music, etc. Hope to see you!
