Eric Sommer comes to The Electric Maid on July 20!!
Singer, songwriter, poet, tour player and acoustic guitar ace Eric Sommer has shared the stage with David Bromberg, John Mayall, Leon Redbone, Nick Lowe, Dr. John, Sarah Watkins, Jerry Douglas and so many others! Eric pulls into Tacoma Park on July 20 with 8 guitars, 5 little amps and enough energy to light up Cleveland... Show 8pm, Electric Maid @ 267 Carroll Ave, NW across from Tacoma Park Metro.
Eric started his musical career in the Boston area and has been a regular player on many national tours and showcases. He worked in Europe for 2 years on Danish, German and British rock stages, returned to Boston and formed The Atomics, a cult power-pop band in South Boston. His influences are as diverse as Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Steve Howe and The Ramones.
Phil Ochs, Russell Malone, David Landau and Pat Martino, Joe Pass and Charlie Christian round out a spread of musical influences.
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With open tunings, slide guitar, lap-slap tone guitar and a remarkably aggressive finger-style approach, "watching Eric Sommer will make you jump out of your seat and holler for joy!" Red Johnson, Asheville Music News.
"There are very few players who have maintained this authentic American style of guitar and Eric Sommer is one of the very best." Austin Tone Review, Austin TX
