Special Thanks to: TED CZAPLICKI,
JOHN SEGUIN & JAMES CALVIN WILSEY
Thanks to:
Patrick Ernder, Jamie Sailor, Max Dakota, Corwin Peterson, Mark Wight, Tim Shepard, Barry Pirkola, Larry Sandmann, Michael Wellnitz, Scott Hauswirth, Doug Moen, Chris Isaak, Jason Wussow, Griffin Vittone, Guy & Dawn Lindblom, Mark & Karla Fermenich, John Harris, Bob Lear, Adam Jaros, Kevin Ilenda, Mark Fitzgibbons, Jim & Diane Petite, Kelsey & Chris Krob, Steve Isaakson, Lisa Finnie, Ronnie Mack, Dave Mehling, Russ, Matt Livingston, Tim Nelson, Mark & Blair Brandt, Jesse & Kelly Sather, Kevin Ilenda, Mayor Donnie Ness, JP Renquist, Steve & Jenny Townsend, Dragonboat Festival, Mary Riley, Cory Bonneville, Beaners Central, Electric Fetus, Pizza Luce', Duluth Homegrown, Rick Boo, Norshor Theatre
Big Thanks to: MY GRANDPARENTS(Melvin & Maxine Pregler),MOM(Carole) & DAD(Carlyle), my daughter TERI & my grandaughter SYDNEY JO
Influences
Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Frankie Laine, Sam Cooke, Al Green, Tom Jones, Glen Campbell, BJ Thomas, The Eagles, The Blue Hawaiians, The Bodeans, Chris Isaak, Martin Denny, Jackie Gleason, Lalo Schifrin, Ennio Morricone, David Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti, Dwight Yoakam, Raul Malo & the Mavericks, The Kings of Country: Hank Sr., Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Jones, & Buck Owens, The Kings of Guitar: Hank Marvin & the Shadows, Link Wray, Duane Eddy, James Wilsey ...Surf, Mondo Exotica & Spaghetti Western twang
An amalgam of raw energy, classic charm, bi-gone era romance and formidable stage presence, grace every note of Todd Eckart’s live performance. He is part wistful crooner, part country song-smith, and equal measure rock-n-roll heart throb. Reminiscent of the days when a man armed only with his guitar, his songs, and a burning desire to tell his story could pour out his soul to a back beat, and in a manner of speaking, conquer the world, the charts, but most poignantly and infinitely, and most importantly, touch the hearts of many a listener male and female ….young and old alike.
It is this special alchemy of kinetic energy, raw talent, and sincerity of soul that Todd’s music possesses.
Now for the first time, those who have not had the chance to see Todd’s live performance,
though countless have in his native home in the Midwest, as well as abroad, can hear what this local artist has been charming fans with for years. From the comfort of there own home, ipod, car, castle, grass hut, or tractor, Todd is making the leap to undoubtedly international recognition with his soon to be released self titled debut CD.
He has infused all the old time grit, polish, and poise of his influences with a modern pop sensibility, that is as fresh and uniquely his own as it his familiar in it’s quality. To bridge the gap between what was great and what is great is something Todd’s music does with seemly effortless ease. To pay homage without being derivative is a tall order, and that is one challenge that Todd Eckart is clearly up for.
This man is the real deal. Take a listen and I’m sure you will agree. Todd Eckart is a force to be reckoned with and you’ll love every minute of it.
hey bro, I justed wanted to let u know that I had a great time in Duluth with you and your mom, It was great to see u all again....Keep in touch...Later...P
Hey there! Hope the week has been well to you...we are at Mr. D's in West Duluth this weekend! Time to relax, have a beverage and unwind...hope to see you out for some RAWK music and stimulating conversation...i think you are back in town this weekend...
Hey Todd! Yes of course we will be there as your #1 fans. Can't wait to see you again. We've missed you!! You surely need to come home more often...and no, I'm not calling you Shirley. We've marked the calendar and are counting the days! :) love ya!
Todd - I just noticed your Dino Martini page. Amazing job! You are a man of many talents! Makes me want to throw a huge expensive party just so I could have you come perform. Keep up all the great work =)
Hey Todd, I hope cali is going well old friend. Nice job on updating the site it looks great. Give a call soon I'd love to hear how things are out there. Prices keep coming down I may have to fly out soon. Tell Laura hi for for and we'll talk again soon.
Thanks for the compliments on the music sir and yes I will try my darnedest to make this gig! Although that Friday is the next studio day for me to polish up some more tracks but I will make an effort to finish early sos I can come check you guys out.
hi man!!
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