March 10, 2006, 8 pm
Artistic Blends Cafe, Fort Worth
Eric will play at this great venue in Fort Worth. He'll be playing the "Coffeehouse stage. Artistic Blends is a wonderful mixture of entertainment, and the arts wrapped in a classic gourmet coffeehouse. The elegant décor and fine art, theater and entertainment make Artistic Blends a place like nowhere else. Come and see for yourself! Get a map.
March 31, 2006, 7 pm
"A Living Legacy" Dan Fogelberg Tribute Show, Dallas
Eric will join a cast of 20 musicians for a tribute to Dan Fogelberg Show. The show is a benefit for UMCOR, and will feature five separate local guitar players/vocalists, strings, percussion, and many great harmonies. Eric will take the lead on several songs, like "The Last Nail," "Old Tennessee," "To the Morning," and "Same Old Lang Syne," while playing and singing backing vocals on many more songs. Read Eric's blog entry about this show, and Dan Fogelberg. The show be held in the Wesley Hall of Spring Valley UMC: 7700 Spring Valley Road, Dallas. 972-233-1758. (Map) Admission is free, but donations to UMCOR will be requested.
April 8, 2006 (12-12:45)
Deep Ellum Arts Festival, Dallas
The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, poetry slams, muralist, the renowned pet parade, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience. Eric will be part of a "songwriters in the round" on the Texas Singer Songwriter Stage. The stage is at the corner of Main Street and Malcom X.
April 8, 2006 (approx. 3 pm)
Beanstock Music Festival, Tom Bean, TX
Beanstock is a showcase for independent artists held at the beautifulrolling hills of Coyote Ridge Ranch just one hour north of Dallas. Over a dozen performing artists and bands will be at this event. Arts and crafts booths as well as food concessions are offered. Camping is available for those wishing to experience the entire weekend. The evenings campfire sessions in the wooded hills are a spiritual retreat from today's busy lifestyle. Tickets are $20/day, and entertainment lasts all day and night. Proceeds this year will be assist the Multiple Sclerosis foundation on behalf of Bill Nash, a local singer/songwriter (and good friend of Eric's) who suffers from MS.
May 5, 2006, 7 pm
NDSM Benefit, Dallas
Eric will play this show along with "Jack and the Catdaddies" in this annual benefit show for the North Dallas Shared Ministry. This will be Eric's third year to be a featured performer at the benefit show for this great agency. North Dallas Shared Ministry is an agency providing counsel and advice, food and financial assistance, and some medical care, to persons in North Dallas. The show will be held at Northaven UMC: 11211 Preston Road, Dallas (Map)
May 12, 2006, 8 pm
Dunn Bros Coffee, Addison
Eric returns to Dunn Bros Coffee in Addison for a solo acoustic show. Dunn Bros Coffee is a coffee company dedicated to providing freshly roasted coffee, freshly brewed coffee, and great tasting bakery products in a real coffee house atmosphere: 3725 Belt Line Road, 972-406-9711 (Map)
May 19, 2006, 6 pm
Wildflower Festival , Acoustic Cafe, Richardson
Eric will play a brief set on the Acoustic Cafe stage at the Wildflower Music and Arts Festival in Richardson. He'll go on right at 6, and it's a short, set, so don't be late!!!
June 23, 2006, 7 pm
Coffee House at Spring Valley, Dallas
Spring Valley, the site of the incredibly successful tribute to Dan Fogelberg, invites Eric back as the headliner for this show in their continuing Coffeehouse Series. Details TBA.
June 30, 2006, 4-8 pm
Cafe Live: Central Market, Plano
Eric will play a dinner show at the Central Market Cafe. Do your shopping, enjoy the food, and hear some great music.Get directions here.
September 16, 2006, 7 pm
Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show, Dallas
Those of us involved in the Dan Fogelberg Tribute Show, "Living Legacy," just can't leave well enough alone. We're back at it again. Look for a split bill. The first half of the night will be a tribute to the Eagles. The second half to Chicago. Most of the cast of characters from our first band will be back at it again. More details as they become available...but it will certainly be another magical night.
September 30, 2006, 3 pm
Private Event, Richardson, TX
Eric plays at a private reunion event for all those MYF alums of FUMC Richardson. The Living Legacy Band, which also includes two other alums, is also scheduled to play. I hear rumors that "Frankly Scarlett" will also be on the bill...hope so!!!
October 14, 2006, 7 pm
Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show, Coppell, TX
The "Eagles/Chicago" tribute show goes on the road! The entire fifteen member Living Legacy Band will play the show in Coppell, in what we hope will be the first of many road shows. The show at Spring Valley in September was a big success, and so we've been invited to Coppell. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. You can get a map to the venue, FUMC Coppell, here.
October 25, 2006, 8 pm
Songwriters in the Round at Pearl's, Dallas
Eric will be a part of a songwriter in the round night with Dallas writer, Todd Buckley, and Tyler native, Raymoth Gildean. The show is at a great new downtown venue called "Pearl's" owned by the fine singer/songwriter, Rick Yost. The three writers will each take part in a two "rounds" followed by a 40 minute solo set by each. Come to hear some talented songwriters, and experience this great new venue. Here's the Pearl's website, and here's how to get there.
February 22, 2007, 7 pm
Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show, Trinity UMC, Wichita Falls TX
Connections Band starts off 2008 with a show on the road. The entire band will travel to Wichita Falls for a show there that should draw a very nice crowd. Eric will play guitar and sing on many of your favorite songs. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get a map to the venue, go here.
May 4, 2007, 7 pm
Dan Fogelberg Tribute Show, Custer Road UMC, Plano, TX
Connections Band returns with our popular tribute to Dan Fogelberg show. Eric plays guitar on most every song, and sings on songs like "Same Old Lang Sine," "Old Tennessee," "To the Morning," and "The Last Nail." Connections is pleased to be going to Custer Road UMC for this great show. To date, Connections has raised over $9,000 for UMCOR. Get a map to Custer Road here. Read more about this show in Eric's blog entry about it.
May 5, 2007, 1:30 pm
"Backyard Party" in Coppell, FUMC Coppell, Coppell, TX
This is a first annual event for the city of Coppell... a community backyard party, sponsored by FUMC Coppell. Eric will play a solo set of his own music as a part of the entertainment at this afternoon festival. There will be hot dogs on the the grill, and a homemade ice cream contest. More details at the FUMC Coppell website. Get directions here.
July 15, 2007, 6 pm
Connections Cover Show, Walnut Hill UMC, Dallas
Connections Band will be playing an hour-long set this night. The set will feature songs from all of the band's previous shows: Dan Fogelberg, the Eagles, and Chicago.
August 11, 2007, 8-11 pm
Tredway and Friends Show @ Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse, Addison, TX
Randy Tredway hosts a monthly showcase of some of Dallas' best songwriters. Eric will be one of the featured performers this night. He'll play solo, doing his own songs, and playing the ever-sweet-to-the-ear Santa Cruz Guitar. Come to hear Eric. Stay to hear everyone else. Click here for a map.
August 17-19, 2007
Sequoyah Unplugged: Singer-Songwriter Retreat, Mt. Sequoyah Retreat Center, Fayetteville, AR
Eric will be part of the leadership for a first-ever "songwriter's retreat" at Mt. Sequoyah. Trout Fishing in America will headline and, along with Emily Kaitz, Effron White, and Charles Gaby lead workshops on songwriting and spirituality. Eric will perform and lead the song circle each night. Songwriters are encouraged to come learn, share their songs, and gather strength from the mountain and each other. Click here to download the official event brochure.
September 14, 2007, 2 pm
American People's Poll on Iraq, downtown Fort Worth, Texas
Eric is honored to be a part of a large peace rally in Fort Worth. The intention of this rally is to be the kind of event that people who have never been to a peace rally would consider attending. Eric will sing and speak at 2 pm, but there are activities all day. Full information here.
September 14, 2007, 7 pm
Feast Fest Coffeehouse, Northaven UMC, Dallas
Back on home turf, Eric will be a part of a Friday night coffeehouse that kicks off a weekend-long celebration of the arts called "FeastFest." The evening will feature Jack Kennedy, and possibly other surprise guests, along with a relaxed coffeehouse atmosphere of desserts and coffees.
September 22, 2007, 7 pm
James Taylor/Carol King Tribute Show, Dallas
Connections Band strikes again, with a brand new tribute show for the fall. This time, the evening will be a tribute to the music of classic singer-songwriters James Taylor and Carol King. As always, Eric will play guitar and sing on many of your favorite songs. And as always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. The concert will take place at Spring Valley UMC, in the Wesley Hall. To get a map to the venue, go here. To date, Connections has raised over $12,000 for several charity causes.
October 16 2007, 7 pm
Private Event: Connections Band @ Tanglewood Retreat,
Connections will play a show for the clergy retreat of the North Texas Conference. This is a private event, not open to the public.
October 20, 2007, 8 pm
Dunn Bros Coffee, Addison
Eric returns to Dunn Brother's Coffee for a solo acoustic show. This is a gig that we just found out about it, and Eric is filling in for somebody who cancelled at the last minute. Dunn Bros Coffee is a coffee company dedicated to providing freshly roasted coffee, freshly brewed coffee, and great tasting bakery products in a real coffee house atmosphere: 3725 Belt Line Road, 972-406-9711 (Map)
November 10, 2007, 8-11 pm: Cancelled
Tredway and Friends Show @ Dunn Bros. Coffeehouse, Addison, TX
Eric says:
"Although it's been on my schedule for some time, I will not be a part of the "Tredway and Friends" showcase on Saturday. I found out a few weeks back that this is also the same weekend as a campout with my daughter and our Y Princess group...and I'm gonna go camping with her."
February 22, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show
Trinity UMC, Wichita Falls TX
http://www.trinityunitedmethodist.org/
5800 Southwest Pkwy,
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
940-692-9995
Connections Band starts off 2008 with a show on the road. The entire band will travel to Wichita Falls for a show there that should draw a very nice crowd. Eric will play guitar and sing on many of your favorite songs. And the band has added a few new songs to the set for this year. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. Click here for a map to the venue.
February 29, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show
FUMC Denton, TX
www.fumc-denton.com
201 S Locust St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5478
Connections Band continues their Spring tour with a stop in Denton. Eric will play guitar and sing on many of your favorite songs. And the band has added a few new songs to the set for this year. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get amap to the venue, click here.
March 7, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show
FUMC Sachse, TX
www.sachsefirst.net
1520 Blackburn Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 530-1005
Our 2008 North Texas tours makes a stop in Sachse, a church home of our band drummer, Michael Sheehan, and also newly added guitarist, Russ Noland. Russ will add a great deal of depth to our electric guitar solos. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get a map to the venue, click here.
April 5, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show
FUMC Grand Prairie, TX
fumcgp.org
122 North Center Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 264-6148
(972) 237-9555
Connections heads to the mid-cities to thank some of our most loyal fans. Many of this church's members have come to see our shows other places, and we show our thanks by coming to see them. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get a map to the venue, go here.
May 2, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Dan Fogelberg Tribute Show
Lovers Lane UMC, Dallas TX
www.llumc.org/
9200 Inwood Road
Dallas, Texas 75220
214.691.4721
In tribute to Dan Fogelberg's passing earlier this year, Connections will perform our very first show: A Tribute to the Music of Dan Fogelberg. The evening will feature many of Fogelberg's best known songs -- "Leader of the Band," "Same Old Lane Syne," Run for the Roses," "Longer"-- but also lesser known gems from throughout his career. Connections 18-piece band will bring Fogeberg's music to life and do our best to honor the memory of this great performer.
To get a map to the venue, click here.
June 13, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Eagles/Chicago Tribute Show
FUMC Richardson, TX
www.fumcr.com
503 N Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 235-8385
Five of Connection's members have a, ahem, connection to this church. So, we're pleased to be able to bring to our friends and family there. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get a map to the venue, click here.
> July 27, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band James Taylor/Carole King Tribute Show
Walnut Hill UMC, Dallas TX
www.whumc.com
10066 Marsh Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 357-5656
One of Connection's favorite 2007 show was at this church, and we're pleased to be headed back again. This time, we'll bring the music of JT and Carole King. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR. To get a map to the venue, click here.
August 14-16, 2008
Sequoyah Unplugged: Singer-Songwriter Retreat
Mt. Sequoyah Retreat Center, Fayetteville, AR
www.mountsequoyah.org
150 N Skyline Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 443-4531
Eric will be part of the leadership for the second annual "songwriter's retreat" at Mt. Sequoyah. Others participating will include Jack Williams, Emily Kaitz, Effron White, and Charles Gaby. Workshops topics will include songwriting methods, and the connection between that skill and spirituality. Eric will perform and lead the song circle each night. Songwriters are encouraged to come learn, share their songs, and gather strength from the mountain and each other. More details at the weekend gets closer.To get a map to the venue, click here.
> September 27, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Doobie Brothers/Elton John Tribute
Spring Valley UMC, Dallas TX
www.svumc.com
7700 Spring Valley
Dallas, TX 75254
It can now be told: Connections new cover show for this year will be the Doobie Brothers and Elton John! Just think back to all those incredible songs like "China Grove," "Black Water," and "Listen to the Music." Think about "Crocodile Rock," and "Rocket Man." We'll do 'em all, and you won't want to miss it!. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR.
> October 4, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Doobie Brothers/Elton John Tribute
Suncreek UMC, Allen TX
www.suncreekumc.org
1517 W. McDermott
Allen, TX 75013
If you missed our new cover show at Spring Valley in September, you'll be able to catch it again at Suncreek in Allen. Longtime band member, Kevin Holland, calls this place home, and we expect a large and energetic crowd. As always, the show will be free, but an offering will be taken for UMCOR.
> November 15, 2008, 7 pm
Connections Band Tribute to Dan Fogelberg
Northaven UMC, Dallas TX