Eric Lazar
BMI recording artist Eric Lazar is a guitarist/singer/songwriter based in Northern California. He is a Musicians Institute graduate(G.I.T.), a guitar teacher and a former student at the Conservatory of Music at the University of The Pacific. After being in many Northern California bands over a 20 year period, he is now recording his own original material at his Falcon Studios.
Eric's influences include Classic/Rock, Americana, Roots/Rock, & Blues/Rock. His bands have included Xenogenic, The Mere Mortals, The New Natives, Fatcat, Oakbottom, Lightning Hand and Homegrown Sounds. He has been a part of at least 8 studio albums, including his own "FATCAT" CD and Lightning Hand's "Almost To Nowhere".
Visit www.EricHLazar.com for more info. Also www.Facebook.com/EricHLazar
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Eric started writing/recording/performing his own music in 1989. So, here we are.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Taking a break from playing live after 20+ years of bands, gigs, festivals, bars, weddings, wineries, private events, etc. I liked playing live, didn't love it. I'm more of a studio junkie(creating, mixing, etc.)---Planning on jumping into it again in a few years.
Your musical influences
Grateful Dead, Black Crowes, Eric Clapton, Los Lobos, Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Uncle Tupelo, Carter Family, Phish, Roots music, Americana, most Classic/Rock, etc.
What equipment do you use?
I use a 1998 Martin, 2005 Taylor 314ce, Gibson Les Pauls(1996 Standard & 1995 Studio), Fender amps. I also use a PODXT Live, Fishman Aura pedal, LR Baggs, Eleven Rack, Casio Keys, Warwick Bass, Shure & Rode mics. This equipment is used either for my electric or acoustic.
Anything else?
All of Eric's music available at www.EricHLazar.com. I currently have released 4 albums (Impulses, Relics, Catharsis, Revolving Doors, Lick & A Promise). All albums have at least 15 songs and all albums are $5.99. Dirt cheap!!!--Also doing an instrumental electronica album (Heliosphere) as a side project.
