Musical Style/Genre: Acoustic/Folk/Rock. A singer/songwriter/guitarist creating a mix of contemporary folk sounds mixed in with strong classic rock influences.
City of Origin: Chicago, Illinois
Members: Eric Olson - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica
Sounds Like: "A Bob Dylan, Neil Youngish Songwriter"
Influences: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Buddy Guy, The Doors, Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Led Zeppelin, Nick Cave, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins, the list just goes on and on.....
Key Points of Interest:
* Currently recording new album for Fall '08 release
* Previously released two Studio Albums
* Playing live since 2000
Additional ..
* Appeared on WXAV's Escape From Ordinary Radio in Spring of '05
* Northwest tour of college campuses with the band planned for winter of '08
* Interviews and reviews of new album will be solicited to acoustic press and radio
We're playing with 4 other bands at The Kinetic Playground on April 26th and the band with the most fans in attendance that night get's to play at 10,000 lakes! So now we need your help. If you only can see us once this year, make it this show. We're the last band to play,but get there early to make sure you get in!
And check out the review of our debut album, "Volume & Verse", in the April/May issue of Relix Magazine, on news stands now!
Hey, Eric man, what's been goin' son? just thought i'd say what's up? I see you still got the music thing goin man. that's good to see. how's that all working out? man, catch up. later.
Hello Eric and Friends! I hate to contact everyone this way, please excuse the mass mailer, But we need your support! This show is very important to us, a huge opportunity, and we need all the help we can get. Its a Monday night, but we play at 9:00 PM so you can be out and still get back home before it gets too late. This will be a fun show, we are planning some surprises, and if you dont get one of the free discs, all the CD's as well as our t-shirts and other merchandise will be specially priced (cheap!) for this event. Hope to see you there! thank you!!! ~rob
i'm recording my album and i'd like you to sing along on one of the songs. if you'd like to participate just give me a ring. i'd appericate any help or suggestions you;re willing to give.
That's fantastic, thank you for taking the time to say hello! I don't know if you saw it on myspace, but there is also a link to my main page: web.mac.com/wickeraudioroom
hey, sorry about not getting back to you right away. i had that whole holiday fever thing. you know, spend time w/ everyone before they go somewhere. i'm back in school, but it's jayterm so it's not that hectic. i'll call you sometime soon and let you know the details. thanks.
hey man, i'm recording an album really very soon. i was wondering if you'd like to collaborate on a song w/ me? i'd be stoked, hell i'd be honored, if you would. i'm releasing an album produced by some guy in his basement (he's a friend and a good drummer). i'm also working on an acoustic thing i'm producing myself. we'll see what is finished first.so i'd like to record a song w/ you on the acoustic album. i dunno if you've heard of probot, if you have it's that kinda thing except not metal up your ass. hopefully it'll workl out peachy keen.
hey man whats up if you're not doing anything friday, come check us out at Phyllis' Music Inn 1800 W. Division We play from 9-11pm. It'll be fun. Hope to see you there
