Bio

eric fridrichFrom the train tunnels of Chicago to the orchestra hall of Seattle, Eric Fridrich has shared his music with audiences of all kinds. Foremost a songwriter, Eric draws his sound from his imagination and emotions, adapting all of his worldly influences. His sound spans multiple genres, including Latin, jazz, blues, African, orchestra, flamenco, dance, and even flirting with rock and pop. These variations of styles, influences and improvisation allow Eric to pulse across genres and sounds freely while still tying them neatly together into his music. Known as a multi instrumentalist, he’s normally seen fretting his guitar with a unique cross-style technique, incorporating his powerful and dynamic voice and breathy saxophone-like harmonica melodies. Eric always plays with the urgency of the now, sometimes even writing entire songs on the spot, “a song is like a canvas that you can paint 'anew every time you perform it" he says. Eric is currently involved in theatre performances all around the country and released a solo album, Solitudes, in August 2009.

Career Highlights:

  • Andre & Friends, February 2008 & 2009 – Benaroya Hall
  • Channel 5 Exclusive Interview - 2007
  • Seattle Weekly “Best New Artist of the Year – 2006” (Nominated)
  • Live Radio Performances & Interviews: KBCS FM, KING FM, and many others

Musical Affiliations:

  • Eric Fridrich Trio – Eric Fridrich, Steve Kim & Johnny Conga
  • Timebomb Taxi – Eric Fridrich, Nate Lerohl, Chris & Matt Radostitz, Chris Denman
  • Troupe DeVille – Andre Feriante, Eric Fridrich & Steve Thoreson
  • Eric Fridrich and the Something – with Ricardo Guity, Evan Flory-Barnes, Steve Kim
  • Session Work (Guitar, Harmonica) – Vertigo Studios, khaos studios, Elliot Bay Recording
  • Co-Founder Savor the Sound … a progressive artists collective based in Seattle
  • Creator, Music is Life Workshop