Erik picked up his first used guitar in high school and was promptly grounded for two weeks because he owed his dad cash for a car.  Two weeks later, he was hooked on guitar and hitchhiking to work.  He started his first band in 1988 and has gigged for years in rock, alternative, country and metal outfits.  His guitar influences include Van Halen, Hendrix, Page, The Edge, Angus Young among countless others.  More a guitarist who sings than a singer who strums, Erik fronts the band on lead vocals and has a passion for live sound production and studio recording.  He owns a small studio at home and writes and records music in his free time.  He has never owned spandex pants….and never will.