Eric Miller: Vocals and Guitar . . . . . Guest musicians: Drums: Eddie Barattini . . . Bass: Zirque Bonner . . . Saxaphone: James Jenkins . . . Violin: Allen Ames . . . Flute: Anthony Fletsch . . . Brazilian Percussion: Porangui
Influences
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Guinga, Trio Los Panchos, Camaron de la Isla, Jeff Buckley, Ramon Montoya, Sabicas, Nino Ricardo, Diego Del Gastor, Paco de Lucia, Manolo San Lucar, Vicente Amigo, Rafael Riqueni, Tomatito, Nino Josele . . .
Eric Miller was born in Alpena, Michigan, but grew up in Detroit. He began seriously playing guitar at the age of twelve, inspired by all the great rhythm-n-blues and rock-n-roll of the area. Coming from a family of musicians and artists, Eric started playing professionally when he was sixteen. In no time he was playing some of the hottest and biggest venues of the Detroit Metripolitian area. Sponsored by the Miller and Budweiser brewing companies, his band at that time-- The Killer Flamingos-- played the legendary Cobo Hall (a 2.4 million square foot concert arena).
Hungry for travel and exposure to different sounds and music, Eric left Detroit In the mid 90's to travel to Europe where he spent months busking on the streets of France, Italy, London, Ireland and eventually Spain. It was there that he was seduced by the art of flamenco. After returning to the States, he was privileged to meet and eventually perform with La Dama Maria Del Carmen, a world renowned flamenco dancer who has performed with such flamenco greats as maestros Carlos Montoya and Juan Serrano. After several years of disciplined study and performance of flamenco, Eric found himself drawn towards Brazilian music, inspired by the brilliance of masters such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Caetano Veloso. Eric says, “There is so much ocean and sun in bossa nova and samba that it is always refreshing to listen to." Eric has also toured the Southern United States with Karren Pell, a Nashville songwriter, who he still writes many of his songs with.
Today Eric has found his own voice, emerging with an interwoven cultural style that is unique unto him. His music is diverse and he continues to travel and play, collaborating with many great musicians around the world. He is an award winning member of ASCAP, as a writer and publisher. His new album is called Amor. It is a collection of original romantic ballads and will be followed by the release of a collection of Amor dance remixes.
"Eric Miller is a class act. Skillful guitar playing, warm silky voice, and beautiful, romantic songs. He has incorporated and honored the Brazilian and Flamenco idioms in a way that sounds authentic, organic and free of the contrivances of many fusion artists."- Chris Spheeris, International Recording Artist -
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was good to run into you in Old Town Cottonwood the other day, hope your mission there was successful! When you are in the neighborhood next time it would be lovely to see you in my gallery, it is open Tuesday through Saturday 1 - 5! It's time to get your Christmas-Flamenco CD out again!
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
