Eric Steckel "Dismantle The Sun"... (Page 3 of 5)

Thank you so much for sharing, George.

Eric was my first show in 2013 and I'm still sooooo happy that I was able to see him last week.

So I bought 3 of his CDs. I've  been focusing on the newest one first.  I like the songs and the playing a lot.  But someone seriously neeeds to teach him how to sing.  I mean really sing.  All of the constant voice "pushing" really wears on me.  For example the unbelievably great track Empty Promises.  Everyone I have played it for can't let the song get to the guitar solo before the mention how annoying the overdone vocals are.  Don't get me wrong, he has a good voice, but he's got to turn down the pushing - as in eliminate it.

You're right George saw him last saturday and sunday. He was amazing.
http://www.bluesmagazine.nl/verslag-eri … nuari-2013

Thanks George , i'm sure that you write better than me friend
Walter

Wow - that vid of Empty Promises just blew me away. So pleased that I'm seeing Eric tonight at Sedgefield!

As if I needed any more gearing-up for tonight.

Thanks Walter, you're a Superstar!

I'm sure you'll be back to tell us how much you enjoyed him! Just in case you don't know it, and because it's such a wonderful version, here's the great man himself performing this monster of a song for the very last time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fo3DlRFqp0

Most of this is probably "old news" to you guys in Belgium, Germany & Holland, but here goes:-

Its only January, and its already one of the most hotly anticipated gigs of the year; Eric Steckel’s UK debut, and he picked this corner of England to have it, rather than that, there London. A young R’n'B Club Sedgefield may be, but such is the reputation it has already garnered.

Mind, Eric came on a flying visit from the Continent with reputation to match. This was “his” night, and he played a storm ( the 4inches of snow that fell outside was testiment to that). From the opening instrumental salvo, to the dying notes of his epic take of Michael Burks’ “Empty Promises”, 2 hours later, Eric and his European band just never let up. The set covered through the last 3 albums, with a fair-share of covers which Eric had twisted to suit himself. There was really great soloing, especially on the slower, blues tracks that had maturity, fluidity and melody reminiscent of Matt Schofield and our Aynsley.

The backing band are a bit older than Eric, and have a good pedigree behind them, but they really complimented each other, especially Bob Fridzma’s hammond sound. Things looked like they were set up for a jam encore, with Krissy, Gary Grainger (the evening’s M.C.) and Trevor Sewell who was also in the house, but I’m guessing things over-ran.

As first impressions go, Eric gave a damn fine account of himself, maybe not as used to a UK audience as much as a German or Dutch one, but for my money, he’s welcome back anytime, and I’d strongly recommend you be there when he comes.

Mike

One little point - looked like the show was being filmed/recorded, so watch out.

Think Eric re-assembled the Sun before he flew back over to Holland - melted most of the snow - nice touch!