Pinehurst neighbor and Pinehurstfest organizer has some upcoming shows this month as well as a new CD available.
April 6-20 Beginning Blues Fingerstyle Class @ Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont N, Seattle, 206-634-1662) 7:45-8:45 PM
The next three Tuesdays, Eric teaches basic blues fingerpicking and two tunes from Piedmont and Delta blues.
April 10 – Elliott Bay Swing Quartet @ Vino Bella (99 Front St, Issaquah, 425-391-1424) 7:30-11:30 PM
Eric plays acoustic swing jazz with violinist Paul Anastasio, mandolinist Pete Martin and upright bassist Christy
Mooers at this elegant and warm wine/espresso bar! No Cover Charge.
April 16 – Brian Butler & Eric Madis @ Dusty Strings (3406 Fremont N, Seattle, 206-634-1662) 7:30-9 PM $15/13
Eric opens for his friend Brian Butler in this acoustic blues concert sponsored by Victory Music and Dusty Strings.
April 25 – Eric Madis & Pete Martin @ Empty Bowls Fundraiser Concert (10510 – 5th Ave NE, Seattle, 206-386-4283)
This concert is to benefit North Helpline Emergency Services & Foodbank, which serves greater NE Seattle, Lake
Forest Park & Kenmore. Concert features Jillian Graham Band (12-1:30 PM), Todd Christoffel (1:40-2:40 PM),
Eric Madis & Pete Martin (2:45-4 PM).
Here is what reviewers are saying about Eric’s new CD The Dues Will Never Be Paid in Full:
“Lovely modern blues playing linked back to the tradition….Madis delivers all the way.” — Chris Lunn, Ancient Victorys
“…great, effortless guitar playing…love the slide work” — JW McClure, Victory Review
” …tremendous versatility on acoustic and electric guitar..considerable vocal talents…Very highly recommended.”
— Malcolm Kennedy, Washington Blues Society
This new CD is available at gigs, at CD Baby, or in downloadable, digital format from iTunes, Rhapsody, or any of your favorite online music outlets. For more information, visit the Records Page at: http://www.ericmadis.com
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