| Description | Price |
| Up to 2 hours of solo performance time and all needed sound gear | $300 (USD) |
| Up to 3 hours of solo performance time and all needed sound gear | $500 (USD) |
| Up to 2 hours of duo performance time and all needed sound gear | $450 (USD) |
| Up to 2 hours of duo performance time and all needed sound gear | $650 (USD) |
| Up to 3 hours of full band performance time and all needed sound gear | $1500 (USD) |
Performing solo as Eric Steven Chesson, Eric brings a one man band live looping act to a variety of venues, with a repertoire that can be tailored to any event, setting or occasion. Featuring a vast collection of cherished, classic covers ranging from the 60's to the 2000's, thoughtfully adapted, recreated and reimagined in Eric's signature Roots Rock, Americana style. One can expect larger than life live looping creations that at times will sound like an entire band is performing, along with folk and ballads done in a minimalist fashion - whatever the mood or situation calls for. Eric can provide all covers or an all original show, drawing from four studio albums, and anywhere in between!
When you book Eric for a solo performance, you can expect him to arrive at a time of your choosing. Typically about an hour before showtime for most venues, but earlier as needed, depending on the event. All pro grade audio equipment is provided and set up by Eric. The sound set up is venue specific, anything from a small speaker array taking up very little space up to a large, outdoor multi speaker set up capable of covering a large field up to about 300 listeners - Eric has all the gear to accommodate almost any size or configuration of event. With over 20 years of professional audio engineering experience, you can rest assured that the sound at your event will be flawless and have the volume level you want, appropriate for the room or setting.
Your performance will feature the type of music you request. Be it light, quieter songs for dinner or background music or upbeat higher energy selections for a party vibe - with a repertoire of over 100 cover songs Eric can tailor the selections to your preference. The typical default for a solo cover performance will be an even mix of these types of selections with an occasional original song mixed in.
Eric came up playing in bands in the Raleigh North Carolina music scene. These journeyman years included playing in various working cover bands and eventually led to him forming the touring band Urban Soil. Urban Soil had a 12 year run playing shows all over the east coast of the US and produced three studio albums of original music. While these days Eric's solo shows typically consist of mostly popular cover tunes, many Urban Soil songs as well as other music Eric has written are featured in his live solo shows. With four studio albums of original music, Eric can fill an entire show with original music if that is what the venue or customer desires. Now living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC Eric still performs all over the greater Southeastern US region.
Performing solo as Eric Steven Chesson, Eric brings a one man band live looping act to a variety of venues, with a repertoire that can be tailored to any event, setting or occasion. Featuring a vast collection of cherished, classic covers ranging from the 60's to the 2000's, thoughtfully adapted, recreated and reimagined in Eric's signature Roots Rock, Americana style. One can expect larger than life live looping creations that at times will sound like an entire band is performing, along with folk and ballads done in a minimalist fashion - whatever the mood or situation calls for. Eric can provide all covers or an all original show and anywhere in between!
In addition to performing solo, Eric can provide any size group to meet your needs from a duo up to a 5 piece band!
= areas covered (up to 610 miles)
= free travel (up to 50 miles)
Eric Steven Chesson Solo Song List
Covers
Old Joe Clark - Traditional
Blackberry Blossom - Traditional
Poor Rebel Soldier - Traditional
Whiskey before Breakfast - Traditional
Angel Band - Traditional
Viola Lee Blues - Traditional/Grateful Dead
Deep Ellum Blues - Traditional/Grateful Dead
Eyes of the World - Grateful Dead
Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce
Operator - Jim Croce
Rocky Raccoon - Beatles
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
All You Need is Love - Beatles
Blackbird - Beatles
You Don’t Know How it Feels - Tom Petty
You Wreck Me - Tom Petty
Fearless - Pink Floyd
Resonate - John Brown's Body
Daughters - John Mayer
Breakdown - Jack Johnson
Staple it Together - Jack Johnson
Melissa - Allman Brothers
Movin’ Out - Billy Joel
Heart of Gold - Neil Young
Unknown Legend - Neil Young
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Country Roads - John Denver
On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
Me and Julio - Paul Simon
Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
Kodachrome - Paul Simon
Vineyard - Jack o Pierce
Round in Circles - Billy Preston
Yellow Moon- Neville Brothers
Hey Hey What Can I Do - Led Zeppelin
Don’t Do It - The Band
Something About You - Level 42
Postcards from Hell - Wood Brothers
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
Take the Money and Run - Steve Miller Band
Summer Breeze - Seals & Croft
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Starting Over - Chris Stapleton
Fire Away - Chris Stapleton
One More Night - Phil Collins
Horse with No Name - America
Ventura Highway - America
Sail on Sailor - Beach Boys
Southern Cross - Crosby Stills Nash
Seven Bridges Road - The Eagles
Free/Into the Mystic - Zac Brown Band
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Second Song - Assembly of Dust
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Great Day to Be Alive - Travis Tritt
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
Originals
Clown Glass
Never Enuff’
Mr. Coconuts
Way Back Home
The One Who Lost the Love
Answer Man
Natural
Gotta Go
Chemical Solution
To hear full band renditions, as well as music videos, of the above original songs please visit our Youtube channel or Spotify
https://www.urbansoilmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAGqMXDNPKr80k5Zzg8rQ_w
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DYjx4gLR63uLNK8npvMEg?si=gpBszMrORh6lU2atFWDEyQ
My Enemy My Friend
Sound of the Bell
To hear full band renditions of the above original songs please visit me on Spotify or my Youtube channel
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WZZhPs7izpygktwVFQDuX?si=WqsdlCmMTC6GSe-NY2xh7g
https://www.youtube.com/user/erockinraleigh
Water & Wine
Summer Lady
Phone Never Rings
UDOUBOO
On my Way
They Say
Bemo
One 20 Amp circuit of power within 25'. Solid surface to perform on, no bare ground or grass. Some overhead protection if outdoors, from rain and sun. Can provide tents for an additional fee if needed.
Location and minimum requirements.
Yes, we provide everything needed for the production, other than staging.
Yes, house music is provided.
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Festivals and ticketed concerts
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Concert
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Christmas Party
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Bluegrass
Church Music
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Funk
Vintage
Rock
Classic Rock
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
Instrumental
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included
Male vocalist
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