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.

Now based in Berlin, Eric released his critically-acclaimed  album, ‘This Is Where It Starts’, in 2010 and toured throughout Germany and Austria.

Eric’s music is a blend of americana/pop, indie rock and a touch of his West Virginia roots all woven together with classic songwriting sensibilities.

Eric is also co-founder of 'A Headful of Bees' artist collective for musicians, filmmakers, writers, artists and photographers who share and swap their collective experience, knowledge and skills to help nurture, promote and further each others artist careers. The collective also organises events and workshops on issues of how artists can collaboration, cooperate, and network together and embrace the advantages and freedom of being a DIY artist.

Performance information: A natural performer, Eric has headlined shows for over 25 years in America, Ireland and Germany 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.

Album information: Produced by Eric Eckhart and Fab Leseure (worked with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Frames), the album also features musicians Dave Hingerty (The Swell Season, Josh Ritter) and Nina Hynes and was mastered at the Exchange in London by Simon Davey (Björk, Depeche Mode, Amy Winehouse, Moby, Scissor Sisters).

Bookings: A Headful of Bees Booking - contact Anthony at aheadfulofbees@googlemail.com
Press: A Headful of Bees Records - contact Sam at aheadfulofbees@googlemail.com
Distribution: NMD in Hamburg contact Joachim at joachim@new-music-distribution.de
All other inquires:contact info@ericeckhart.com.

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Listen to Eric's critically-acclaimed album 'This is where it starts' below:

This is where it starts by Eric Eckhart