EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series:
50th Year Celebration ~ Earth Day 2020
Free Virtual Performance
Eric Sommer in Concert
(Blues/Americana)
Earth Day falls on April 22 of every year. This year will mark 50 years of Earth Day!
The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.
Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable.
SPECIAL NOTE: In an effort to continue to support our mission during this difficult time, EC-CHAP is proud to host this Free Live Virtual Concert to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. This live event will feature ERIC SOMMER, International Roots Americana artist, streamed directly to The Packing House Website from Chapel Hill, NC!
~ EC-CHAP - Committed to Feeding Souls ~
ERIC SOMMER is a singer, performer, rambler and one of the finest touring guitar players in the land, and on EARTH DAY 2020 you'll get to see something special: Eric Sommer on stage, singin' an' guitarin' like no tomorrow!
He's been everywhere and done just about everything: Tours with Nick Lowe, Steve Earl, David Bromberg, and British Pop icons Wreckless Eric and Bram Tschicovsky plus, as the frontman for the ATOMICS, Eric guided the band through three national tours with Mission of Burma, Gang of Four and The Dead Kennedys - putting the ATOMICS squarely in the center of the Post Punk and New Wave cyclone...
Eric never left his folk/pop roots behind, and has recorded numerous records, songs, showcases and guitar compilations around his Boston roots. Working for Don Law for 10 years and touring with Little Feat, John Mayall, John Hammond Jr., and Leon Redbone, Eric's acoustic sound was heavily influenced by Davy Graham, Pat Martino and Steve Howe(YES), which has given this guitar ace a solid blues and jazz foundation going forward.
He currently tours all year long, and with this current blight upon the land Share the new record "TURNING POINT" on your playlists and check-in at www.ericsommer.com
"How do you call this sidekick to unique personalities ranging from Nick Lowe to John Koerner an underachiever? This multi-instrumentalist bad boy could easily be a superstar in his own right..." Midwest Record, Lake Zurich, IL
“Eric Sommer is an astounding guitar player, a virtuoso on acoustic and electric... Eric has worked with everybody who is anybody; His resume’ reads like a musical encyclopedia...” Nashville Music Reviews, Don & Sherry’s Blog
“It’s a wonderful evening whenever Eric Sommer is part of it... Not to be missed!” Austin Record, Steve Barron
Join us for an evening of authentic blues and Americana flare with Eric Sommer! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Show 7:00pm - Instructions for Free pass to follow..
"BYOB&F" - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food to your own Living Room! Locals can also order from Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for take-out / delivery the night of the show. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click here for secret recipe.
For information, please call 518-791-9474.