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The son of a nurse (Mary Jane Lewis) and a truck driver (Frank Edward Lewis,) I was born in Clarksburg, WV in 1972.
As a cello player in middle school, I was a member of the WV All State Orchestra. My final two years at Washington Irving High School, I played trombone in the All County Band and bass guitar in the WI Jazz Band.
In 1990, I started college at West Virginia University. During that time, I was a member of several musical projects, including Once Hush and Balloonhead. Both were featured on Morgantown compilation albums.
After graduating with a B.S. in Geology in 1995, I rejoined Once Hush and signed a deal with Finetune Management in Baltimore, MD. In the five years that Once Hush was together, we released 3 CD's independently while touring the east coast and mid-west of America.
When Once Hush disbanded in 2000, I remained in Baltimore to record my first solo CD, "The Speed of Light," before moving to Frederick, MD to record my second album, “Clear”.
After moving back to WV, I released my latest solo album “Long Walk Home” in 2006.
In addition to playing solo/acoustic gigs, I am currently involved with several music projects:
- 80's Enough is all 80's tribute band. I sing lead, play rhythm guitar and synthesizer.
- Long Walk Home is a trio that plays classic/new rock and a little country. I sing lead and play bass guitar.
When I'm not doing the music thing...
I work for the state of WV as a Geologist and am pursuing a Master's Degree in Geology at West Virginia University.
"Long Walk Home" Eric Lewis 2006 Self-produced at Less Is More Studios in Clarksburg, WV
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"Clear" Eric Lewis 2003 Self-produced Engineered by Tim Miskimon at Basement Floor Studios
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"The Speed of Light" Eric Lewis 2001 Produced by Alan Kozlay
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"Superior Machines" Once Hush 1998 Produced by John Morand
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"New Live Switch" Once Hush 1997 Live album, recorded at Bohagers in Baltimore, MD and at the University Concert Hall in College Park, MD
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"Aware IV" Compilation distributed by Aware Records featuring the Once Hush single "Heading South"
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"Say it Anyway" Once Hush 1996 Produced by John Alagia and engineered by Doug Derryberry
Here's some cool things I've done:
- toured the east coast ( Boston to Atlanta to Michigan to Tennessee.)
- received extensive print coverage, and excellent college and specialty commercial radio airplay
- played in Once Hush - the only indie band I know of at the time that had health insurance.
- moved over 10,000 units of six independently released CD’s;
- sang national anthem at Camden Yards (Fall 2000.)
- performed at The Mall in Washington, D.C. for “The March” to conquer Cancer, 1999.
- December 2005 - 22nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Honorable Mention for the Song, "First Kiss" written by Angela Taylor and Eric Lewis Pop Category
- October 2005 - I put together a band called "Long Walk Home" and we competed in the WVAQ 2005 Unsigned Band Challenge. We finished in the top 3 out of 60 bands after forming just a month before. A portion of the proceeds went to WVU Children's Hospital
QUOTES
"Six originals and a great cover of the Lennon/McCartney ballad 'Eleanor Rigby,' make this a solid addition to your collection. The tunes are snappy and intelligent. (4 out of 5 stars)" Graffiti Magazine January 2007
"a more organic-sounding rock record." Dan Leroy - Rolling Stone, National Review, Graffiti Magazine 2006
"I wouldn't be surprised if the song (Let's Go Mountaineers) didn't someday echo over Mountaineer Field." Julie Perine - Lifestyles Editor - Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram 2006
"I recommend this album to listen to when you are tired of a chaotic world and want to go to a better place. 'Clear' is a musical meditation that you are sure to enjoy." Joany Nazdin - Music Monthly February 2004
"In contrast to the guitar firepower of his 2001 debut, 'The Speed Of Light,' 'Clear' boasts more subtle and spacious arrangements which enhance Lewis' two finest songs to date: 'As Good As It Gets,' an urgently percolating power-pop tune that rages against the limitations of love, and 'We Should Be Dancing,' with a chorus that haunts and the confident sound of a hit." Dan Leroy - Graffiti Online December 2003
"The force of the logic that went into the design of the melody and lyric is so great that it nearly overwhelms the song's intended emotiveness; nonetheless, the contours are so pleasing and the expression so clear that I have to give it a thumbs up." Taxi - listener ID# 30 on track #3 from "Clear."
"I was surprised with the vocal talents of Eric Lewis, whose strong and smooth voice is definitely a great asset for the band (Once Hush.)" Alice Hong MTV July 1998
The Speed of Light by (Jack) Eric Lewis
You move me faster than the speed of light,
Though it’s not possible, I know it can be done,
As I move forward, time for me, it goes too slow,
Waiting for your gravity to hold onto me...
Published by The International Library of Poetry.
A book of poetry entitled The Falling Rain.
CONTACT
304-669-1159
