Eric Roberts

Born: February 17, 1955

Eric Roberts is an accomplished guitarist and bassist as well as composer, and has been playing professionally since the age of 16.  He holds a B.A. in Music from Ithaca College and a Master’s in Music from the University of Miami.  He has enjoyed a successful career playing in Broadway shows, backing up name entertainers such as Chuck Berry, The Fifth Dimension, The Drifters, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, Anthony Newley, Maureen McGovern, Chita Rivera, the Smothers Brothers, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Danny Ganz, recording with the Orchestre Suisse Romande, performing solo guitar concerts, giving music workshops, and providing music for every type of occasion.  His repertoire ranges from classical to jazz, brazilian to new age and nuevo flamenco.  He works as a solo performer with tracks, as a guitar/flute duo and with a quartet.  Eric’s own original music encompasses a variety of musical influences from Paul Winter and David Darling to Ralph Towner, Eberhard Weber and Pat Metheny as well as the music of Brazil.  His own unique sound comes from a melding of instruments — from the classical guitar, acoustic bass and guitar synthesizer to the mandolin and the bandura (a Ukrainian instrument akin to the harp).

His debut CD, “IN A SILENT PLACE”, featuring world renowned cellist, David Darling, has been receiving accolades the world over.  The track “Flowing” became a finalist in the “New Age” category of the 2009 Independent Music Awards and the track “Cella’s Song”, written for his wife, won first prize in the “instrumental” category of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition.  His music can currently be heard on XM Radio as well as Comcast’s “Music Choice” channel on their “Soundscapes” program.

His latest EP, “MY BRAZILIAN HEART”, features 6 of his smooth jazz and brazilian compositions including “Children’s Song”, which just won first place in the “instrumental” category of the 12th Annual Great American Song Contest, and the track “Swiss Samba” was a finalist in the “instrumental” category of the 7th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards.

Tracks from both have been licensed via Pump Audio to HBO, A&E, and other cable channels.

Currently, Eric is performing throughout Colorado at many wedding ceremonies, receptions, private & corporate events, concerts and festivals.  He also volunteers by providing music for patients of The Denver Hospice and Porter Hospital’s Healing Arts Program.

Awards

“IN A SILENT PLACE”

•Track “Flowing” Finalist in the “new age” category of the 2009 Independent Music Awards.

•Track “Snow” Finalist in the “new age” category of the 2008 Independent Music Awards

•Track "Cella's Song" Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award in the 2008 Great American Song Contest

•Track “Cella’s Song” First Prize in the “instrumental” category of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition

•Track “Snow” First Prize in the “open acoustic genre” category of the 2007 International Acoustic Music Awards

•Track “The River Runs” Finalist in the “new age” category of the 2005 Independent Music Awards

•Track “Cella’s Song” #2 on Comcast cable’s “Music Choice” channel on their “Soundscapes” program weekly Top 10

•CD #1 and #3 in NAR’s (newagereporter.com) Top 100 Radio Airplay for February & March, 2005

•CD #8 overall in NAR’s Top 100 Radio Airplay for 2005 •CD Nominated in the “Best Instrumental Album – Acoustic” category in NAR’s 2005 Lifestyle Music Awards

•Track “The River Runs” Honorable Mention in the 2002 John Lennon Songwriting Contest “MY BRAZILIAN HEART”

•Track "Brazilian Morning” Finalist in the 2012 USA Songwriting Competition •Track "Swiss Samba" Finalist in the 7th annual International Acoustic Music Awards

•Track “Brazilian Nights” Honorable Mention in Indie-Music.com’s Top 25 for 2010

•Track “Children’s Song” First Place in the “instrumental” category of the 2010 Great American Song Contest

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