I’m recording right now, as we speak. You can expect a new Eric Roberson album by early next year. I’m just focused on getting every bit of ink out of my pen right now!
In the liner notes for your compilation “The Collection”, I discovered that “Change For Me” is an Eric Roberson fan favorite. What do you consider to be your best work yet, including the work you’ve done for others?
That’s hard to say. I give my all in all my work. I know what I feel about my art, but I just give what I have and allow the fans to set its worth. I’m very proud of my last album “…Left”, because it was the first time I had to balance so much in between the creative process. I’ve always been used to zoning out in the studio for days and weeks to record, but now my touring schedule makes that difficult. So I had to approach recording with another level of focus and I feel we’ve accomplished it with that record.
What is you main focus right now, being a writer or being an artist?
They are both the same for me. It’s hard for me to separate the two, but it all starts with the writing. The writing is the ammo and the artistry is the gun. But I’m writing for other artist right now, as well… so I guess I answered the question! (laughs) My main focus right now is being a writer, but I can’t help being in artist mode all the time! (laughs)
The people who’ve seen you perform live on stage will agree: THAT’S quality music! So when can we see a new live album coming from Eric Roberson?
Well, I’ve released a live DVD and album 2 years ago, so it may be time for another one.
The DVD is called “Erro Live Vol. DC”, and came out wonderful, but with all the new songs we have, it may be time for another one.
The last time you were in The Netherlands, you gave us one fine show (October 2007, with Anthony David). When can we see you performing live again in The Netherlands?
We don’t have a show planned at the moment, but we are planning a huge show in London at the Indigo2 on Oct 4th with Anthony David and Angela Johnson. I know that’s a nice little trip for my Dutch fans, but trust it will be well worth it. Plus it will be my birthday, so I’m trying to celebrate with everyone who comes.
Recently, you did a wonderful Stevie Wonder tribute in London at the Jazz Cafe. Any chance we will see an EP or full album of that good stuff?
The Stevie Wonder tribute is one of the things I look forward to doing most every year. He’s one of my favorite artists, so to share with the crowd how much I care about Stevie’s music is an honor for me. As for an album of Stevie covers, that makes me nervous just thinking about it (laughs). I may be too much of a fan. The album would never come out because I would always be going back into the studio to fix this part and that part. I would just want to make sure i did his work justice. If I can remove the fan in me, maybe we can make that album.
What’s your favorite song/album of this moment?
My favorite album at this moment is an independent album by an artist named Coultrain. The album is called “The Adventures Of Seymour Liberty”. It sat in my car for months and then one day I played it and I’ve been rocking it ever since. My favorite song at the moment is “Weird Fishes” by RadioHead, off their new album, “In Rainbows”.
Any last words for your Dutch fans?
Definitely.. To all my Dutch fans, thank you for finding me, receiving my art, and giving me back the same love that I put into it. I appreciate you and look forward to building with you more in the very near future.
It’s a very simple formula. DJ Parler takes original samples and seamlessly blends them with the contemporary artists / songs that used them. It’s an audio education. So if you need to be brushed up on how important Hayes was or just simply reminisce, now’s your chance. Via Trees For Breakfast. Picture via WUZZ
The sample of Erykah Badu’s “Soldier” came from The Netherlands!! Kareem Riggins, producer of the track did some good cratediggin. Thanks to Future Vintage for the tip.
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