WOW, did Eric ever grow up, I would not have recognized him. I saw him once about 6 years ago in New Hope, Pennsylvania in a small little club accompanied by his mom and dad. Eric reminded me so much of someone else we know and love...
As far as the blues, Eric definitely plays the blues and idolizes the 3 "Kings". I remember him mentioning Albert, Freddie and B.B. Eric's voice has come a long way since 6 years back... Also, I recall him being a very nice young man. Its hard to go wrong with talented and nice...again reminding me of someone... 
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