Eric Richard Stone - S3E1 Raw Songwriting

Eric Richard Stone has been creating Americana music since well before it was labeled as such. Raised in a musical family of professional classical musicians in Philadelphia and Rockport, Maine, he tried Cello, then was lured away by the ways of folk after hearing James Taylor, Jim Croce, Joni Mitchell, and Tom Rush. Eric wrote his first song in 1975 and never stopped. In 1983 he recorded his first album, then recorded his next album 30 years later. What happened during those 30 years could best be described as "Life". 

Eric is now a regular on the folk singer-songwriter circuit. His performance credits include Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Pagosa Folk N’ Bluegrass, Four Corners Folk Festival, Red Lodge Songwriter Festival and many more. He has shared the stage or opened for Utah Phillips, John Denver, Tom Rush, Chuck Pyle, Kate Wolf and David Mallett.

Eric writes songs that give a vocalist space for interpretation. Whether sung straight or with embellishment, his songs have phrases that sound clear and natural; he wants the audience to catch every word and every meaning. 

Dave sat down with Eric to talk about writing songs that give vocalists room to embellish, strategies for beating writer's block, and why magpies are the bikers of the avian community. Plus, we each debut brand new songs! It's another raw and riveting discussion about song craft!

For more music, check out http://ericrichardstone.com/