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: Chicago, 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.....

I am both a student and teacher of music and I believe in the power of music to touch lives. I have been studying guitar for fifteen years, with emphasis on classical guitar. I am also currently pursuing a degree in music composition at Columbia College, Chicago. I am a songwriter and I perform my originals around the Chicago area. As a songwriter, I've drawn inspiration from an eclectic array of artists, including Bob Dylan, Bach, and Pearl Jam. I also teach guitar, both private lessons and free, public lessons available on YouTube. As the son of two teachers and the father of a beautiful daughter, music education is something very close to my heart; I think everyone should be given the opportunity to learn music.