Performer: Eric Olson Musical Style/Genre: Acoustic/Folk/Rock. A singer/songwriter/guitarist creating a mix of contemporary folk sounds mixed in with strong classic rock influences. City of Origin: Riverside, Illinois Members: Eric Olson - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica Sounds Like: "A Bob Dylan, Neil Youngish Songwriter" Influences: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Buddy Guy, The Doors, Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Led Zeppelin, Nick Cave, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins, the list just goes on and on..... Key Points of Interest: * Currently recording new album for Fall '06 release * Previously released two live shows and one EP * Playing live since 2000 Additional Data: * Appeared on WXAV's Escape From Ordinary Radio in Spring of '05 * Northwest tour of college campuses with the band planned for Fall of '06 * Interviews and reviews of new album will be solicited to acoustic press and radio