Biography

In a quarter-life crisis, Eric Eckhart left America, his corporate job, possessions, family and friends and moved to Europe to go after his dream and reconnect with his lifelong passion for music.

His new album, ‘This Is Where It Starts’, was recorded in Berlin in what was former East Germany’s main radio station. Eric’s music continues to branch out while feeding off his West Virginia roots by blending Americana/Pop with Indie/Rock, all with classic songwriting sensibilities at its heart.

Produced by Eric Eckhart and Fab Leseure (worked with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Frames), the album also features Dave Hingerty (The Swell Season, Josh Ritter) and Nina Hynes and was mastered by Simon Davey (Björk, Moby) at the Exchange.

Realised with the help of friends in Berlin’s artistic community, and the support of family in America, ‘This Is Where It Starts’ is testament to the belief that it is never too late to begin again.

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Reviews:
"Hugely enjoyable... a considerable songwriting and vocal talent" - Hot Press magazine

"One to watch out for" - Irish Times

"Excellent collection of songs... spectacular... 11 out of 12 stars" - 2 U I Bestow Music Blog

"This album encapsulates all that is good about the singer/songwriter genre" - O2's: Making Waves

"Eric sang us through his life to-date, with no shortage of applause from those glued to their seats before him - Dave Harrington, Radio Producer Dublin's Q102

Album Information:
'This is where it starts' was co-produced by Eric and Fab Leseure (worked with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Frames).  A number of excellent musicians appear on the album including Dave Hingerty (The Swell Season, Josh Ritter) and Nina Hynes.

The album was Mastered at the Exchange in London by Simon Davey (Bjórk, Depeche Mode, Amy Winehouse, Moby, Scissor Sisters).

Performances:
Eric recently performed songs from his new album with 3 bands made up of students age 10-13 years-old from the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. The performance took place at the Grüner Salon in the Volksbühne in Berlin.

Eric has headlined shows for over 25 years and played support for great artists such as Broken Social Scene, Ocean Colour Scene, Fionn Regan, Tiny Vipers, Simple Kid, Richard Swift and Jeffery Lewis.