SHORT DESCRIPTION
Honesty, soul, and the celebration of life’s joy and pain. These are the things that consistently define Eric’s music and performance. As an artist, he’s powerful, sensual, and kind; with a keen insight into what makes us all “tick” that translates into his signature R&B/Rock/Pop flavored songs that really reach the hearts of his audience.
PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION (see Eric’s full bio here)
Washington, DC Modern Soul singer/songwriter and bassist Eric Scott has toured internationally performing his own evolving brand of funky, upbeat, socially aware and ever soulful grooves. He’s shared stages with B.B. King, Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville, REO Speedwagon, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, and has been the long time bassist and vocalist for award winning blues and jazz artist Deanna Bogart. He’s written, produced and released 5 solo albums and his music has been featured in international and regional ad campaigns for HGTV, NAT GEO, Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Chrysler, DC Lottery, and many more. He is a 15-time Wammie winner (WAMA - Washington Area Musicians Association). “What do I love most about what I do? I love the freedom of artistic expression that playing music provides for me, and the ability to connect with people and get them moving and thinking about the world we live in.”
Eric performs as a Duo, Trio, 4-piece, 5 piece
HIGHLIGHTS
Recent Performances: Headlined at BLUES ALLEY (Washington, DC), RAMS HEAD ONSTAGE (Annapolis, MD), RAMS HEAD LIVE (Baltimore, MD), JAMMIN JAVA (Vienna, VA)
Other Performances:THE BIRCHMERE (Alexandria, VA - opening for Jon Anderson of YES, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes), THE HAMILTON (Washington, DC - opening for Mavis Staples, Booker T. Jones),
THE WARNER THEATER (Washington, DC - opening for REO Speedwagon). Eric has also shared the stage with Aaron Neville, Ray Charles, BB King, James Brown, Taj Mahal, Little Feat, Foreigner, Jimmy Buffet, and more, and performed at festivals and venues throughout the US and Europe.Radio: Airplay in the US and internationally in over 30 countries.
Film / TV & Advertising Placements: SHOWTIME TV Series HOMELAND, ABC TV series COUGARTOWN, CBS TV series MADAME SECRETARY, STARZ TV series CO-ED CONFIDENTIAL,
THE WB TV series FELICITY. ‘My Heart Belongs To You’ has appeared in major motion pictures THE FROZEN GROUND (Lionsgate) starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Vanessa Hudgens, 50 Cent
and TABLE FOR THREE (Starz Media) starring Sophia Bush, Brandon Routh, and Jesse Bradford. ‘Life of the Party’ appeared in Season 1 DVD of the classic TV show WKRP IN CINCINNATI.
Has licensed original music for airplay in US and European Retail Stores, Spanish television.
Has lent his singing voice to commercial jingles and international radio/tv advertising for FORD, JEEP, CHRYSLER, CHEVROLET, HGTV, NAT GEO, DC LOTTERY, MARCH MADNESS, and many more
PRESS
Recent Interview with Alchemical Records Daniel Hill: https://www.alchemicalrecords.com/eric-scott-interview/
"...whip smart...hard to resist...clearly an artist who can stand on his own." — Mike Joyce, The Washington Post
"With a voice like his he can do no wrong." — Strutterzine, Belgium
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