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A little about Me...


 My name is Eric and I'm a keyboard player in Los Angeles. I was immersed in music early in life, traveling the country in the rock and roll equivalent of a family circus troupe (in this case a hard rock band), joining as soon as I was able to carry an instrument. This initial band, Equinox, made a reputation for itself in the late 70's & early 80's, touring up and down the eastern seaboard and producing two music videos back when MTV was in it's infancy. Since then I've worked with artists as diverse as Graham Bonnet (Rainbow), Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen), Eric Martin (Mr. Big)...and the list truly goes on.

This page is about me and the people I work with.


Onstage with Tony MacAlpine & Damir Simic

On stage with Graham Bonnet

Onstage at Firefest with Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper

 

 I've appeared on a few dozen albums, most of them rock records with vintage artists that I've grown up listening to.  I've also done some R&B, New Age and a few synth-based indie records along the way.  Frontiers Records recently released my own China Blue record, also featuring Tony Mills (TNT) on vocals, Josh Ramos (The Storm, Hardline) on guitars and Doug Odell (Ted Poley) on bass.  The album has been named in several online polls as one of the best new releases of the year.  

 

Live in Prague

 

 

 

Melodic Rock Fest with Joe Lynn Turner, Jack Blades & Jimi Jamison

with Jeff Scott Soto & Josh Ramos

I've been fortunate to perform across the U.S. and around the world, including a European stint with the legendary Graham Bonnet of Rainbow.  Other tours include jaunts with Seven Witches, the Dre Allen Project, and Dawn Robinson of En Vogue. These involved several TV appearances and live DVD's.  (Be sure to check out my You Tube page for some highlights.)  This year the prestigious rock site Melodic Rock.com named me Keyboard Player of the Year for the second year running.  

 

Jam with Jeff Scott Soto & Steve Lukather

 

 

 

Jam with Journey's Ross Valory

Offstage with Dre Allen & En Vogue's Dawn Robinson

 

 I'm grateful to have some wonderful sponsors, and I enjoy performing live demos of their latest products.  I am endorsed by Korg Keyboards, TKL Cases, Nady Wireless, LM Straps and Stands, Godlyke Pedals and the Williams Keytar company. I have appeared in multiple ad campaigns and done numerous live interviews with radio and magazines like Keyboard Magazine, Fireworks Magazine, Progression Magazine,  the Guitar World Buyers' guide, MMR Magazine and The Music Trader.     

 

Post show wrap-up with Eddie Campbell, Eric Martin & Vic Rivera

 

 

 

Melodic Rock.com's Andrew McNiece names me Keyboard Player of the Year for the 2nd year running

 

 As 2010 begins I am working on new CD's with some amazing artists, including the new Pushking record - an all-star affair featuring appearances with Alice Cooper, Joe Lynn Turner, Steve Vai and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top among others.  Please visit my Facebook fan page for all the latest news on upcoming shows & new releases.

 

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