About Eric

or what makes me tick, as it were.

Things you should probably know …

  • I’m a writer and musician living in the San Diego area.
  • I grew up in the town of Ronkonkoma, New York, on Long Island.
  • I’m an only child.
  • I’m a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Go blue!
  • I suspect I have a sushi addiction.
  • I require musical improvisation in my life
  • I am a recognized expert of 1970s pop culture. No, seriously.
  • I also know more about the history of Disneyland than I would ever admit in public.
  • My writing influences include: Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins, Irving Wallace and William Least Heat-Moon.
  • A few of the rock bands that heavily influenced me include: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac.
  • A few musicians that have served as profound influences include: Steve Gadd, Abraham Laboriel, Greg Mathieson, Chick Corea, John Bonham, Michael Hedges, Stu Nevitt and Sting.