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As the anticipatory buzz builds to just this side of impatience, the headliner takes the stage. From the moment he does, he has the audience eating out of his hand. Women shout his name and toss out song requests. Males and females sing along word for word as the tight six-piece backing combo feeds off the audience's vibe.
Judging by this scenario, you might think a superstar was getting busy onstage. But the performer is singer/songwriter Eric Roberson. For fans of the independent soul scene, Roberson -- who has four releases out through his Blue Erro Soul label -- is every bit a high-profile crowd pleaser as a Prince, Usher or Mary J. Blige.
Through his publishing deal with EMI Music, Roberson has had his songs covered by Dwele, Musiq, Vivian Green and Will Downing. Like many of his indie peers, he also operates his own recording studio.
Reached through a mailing list that numbers in the thousands, Roberson's ERF (Eric Roberson Family) Web devotees are known to travel substantial distances to see him in concert. At his Little Temple Bar show, a female fan came in from Chicago. Another drove from South Carolina to attend a D.C. show.
"I pretty much stay on the road doing between eight and 11 shows a month," says Roberson. "You do the best show you can, and then you stay out there, sign CDs, hug everyone you can and thank them."
--Billboard Magazine '06
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dude...u are a fool for nabbing that girls purse like you did lol!!! gotta love erro's shows. never a dull moment...that was a smooth move i gotta give it to u!
Hey Erro! Just wanted to drop by and show one of my "inspirations" some love & appreciation. Hope you have a blessed week this week. Thanks for being who you are to the music community. Can't wait to see you in Houston on August 23rd! I REFUSE to miss you coming to Houston again this year, LOL.
Erro killed as usual, An independent artist with Major stage presence and a Major following, with mad respect to other indie artist, you would do yourself justice to see a Erro show and take notes!!! "In the multitude of counsel there is Safety" Peace Kevin Q Alsop Ceo Que-mar Ent.
hey babe just got home from your show at the 930 club and DC and you rocked that thing. ITS TIME FOR THE PERCULATOR WAS DOPE!!! I'm a Bmore girl so you got me with the club anytime. I love the live arrangements you do. But before I go I must let you know how yummy you looked in every way. That white jacket was cute. Keep doin what you doing. Don't change for me (no pun intended)LOL. Peace!!! Until next time... -Singleton