Eric Nelson: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Lyrics and Melody
Kaliq Mansor: Bass
Brud Giles: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Robert Peart: Electric and Lap Steel Guitars
Influences
I am influenced by the music and lyrics of John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, and yes...even Neil Diamond!
Sounds Like
John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Craig Carothers
...and what happens to that innocence as you grow older and face the realities of a beautiful but sometimes difficult world. What you think about…how you react…how you grow to become the person you want to be.
These are the songs:
“(You See) Green When There’s Gray”…an eternal optimist finally hits the wall
“Remember, Mary”…Woman contemplates Motherhood
“Carrie Won’t Call”…a star is born…then forgets where she came from
“Be Your Best”…words weigh hard on your mind but you're trying to be...
“Ghost of the Game”…remembering childhood dreams that have passed you by
These themes are textured with upbeat power pop melodies reminiscent of the earlier works of John Mellencamp and Tom Petty. Eric Nelson is one of Portland’s best emerging singer/songwriters and has been featured on VH-1 and KINK radio.
There are an infinite number of universes existing side by side and through which our consciousnesses constantly pass. In these universes, all possibilities exist. You are alive in some, long dead in others, and never existed in still others. Many of our "ghosts" could indeed be visions of people going about their business in a parallel universe or another time -- or both.
Thanks, Eric! I worked really hard on this album, and I'm excited about it. :) How do I know you again? I see you have a pic of Shawn up. Do we know each other through him, or is that coincidence?
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