About Eric
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Website
http://ericbrutonentertainment@capefearnet.net
Discography
In 2001 - Released "Ocracoke Sessions," This is a compilation of songs about
living and working on the water.
In 2002 - Released "Above High Tide," This is compilation of songs about living in
coastal Carolina.
In 2006 - Released “Unconditional,” This is Eric's third CD but his first
compilation of original romantic love songs.
In 2010 - Released Never Far Away” This CD, scheduled for April 2010, is a
compilation of Eric's original songs along with 2 by Charles Owens and 2 by Jim
Clare about working people in heartland America.
Festivals
perfomances include: NC 4th of July Celebration at Southport (2003), Swansboro
By The SeasFestival (2003), Mullett Festival - Swansboro, NC (2003), Peanut
Festival - Dublin, NC (2004), Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival - Hunting Beach
State Park, SC (2005, 2006 and 2007)
Bio
Eric's musical roots are firmly planted in the sandy soil of eastern
North Carolina. Born at Ocracoke Island on the outer banks and
mostly raised in the coastal city of Wilmington he has a genetic
connection to the salt air and marshes of the area. Although he worked
fish boats during the summers it was after high school that he first
went deep sea in the US Navy and experienced the sights, sounds,
smell, and social life of foreign ports.
At age 15 he could not afford a guitar and the desire to learn was
strong. A neighbor kid had a guitar that he could not play so he let Eric
borrow it for a month. When all the other fellows were learning
"Under The Boardwalk" he was teaching himself to play "Tom Dooly"
and "MTA." Musical influences in his life are The Kingston Trio,
Peter Paul and Mary, John Prine, The Limelighters, Woody Guthrie,
Towns VanZant, and a blind street performer in Palataka, Fla.
Although Eric is a master mariner, which pays the bills, he is also a
singer songwriter who attempts to document the working lives of
fishermen, farmers, tug crewmen, and all whose lives may seem
unglamorous. Even in these modern times, civilization rests squarely
on the shoulders of those who toil. His are love songs for those who
ache, sweat, and long to be with their family.
In the summer of 2003, he was accepted in the Master of Arts in
Liberal Studies program at the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington.
Eric performed 65 shows in 2005, 66 shows in 2006, 51 shows in
2007, and is currently seeking small venue and festival solo
performances for his original music (samples available by clicking
above links).
Eric also appears regularly with Charles Owens. Charles brings a fuller
sound to the music and strong vocal harmonies to the performance.
Eric and Charles are members of the Central Carolinas Songwriters
Assoc.
http://ericbrutonentertainment@capefearnet.net
Discography
In 2001 - Released "Ocracoke Sessions," This is a compilation of songs about
living and working on the water.
In 2002 - Released "Above High Tide," This is compilation of songs about living in
coastal Carolina.
In 2006 - Released “Unconditional,” This is Eric's third CD but his first
compilation of original romantic love songs.
In 2010 - Released Never Far Away” This CD, scheduled for April 2010, is a
compilation of Eric's original songs along with 2 by Charles Owens and 2 by Jim
Clare about working people in heartland America.
Festivals
perfomances include: NC 4th of July Celebration at Southport (2003), Swansboro
By The SeasFestival (2003), Mullett Festival - Swansboro, NC (2003), Peanut
Festival - Dublin, NC (2004), Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival - Hunting Beach
State Park, SC (2005, 2006 and 2007)
Bio
Eric's musical roots are firmly planted in the sandy soil of eastern
North Carolina. Born at Ocracoke Island on the outer banks and
mostly raised in the coastal city of Wilmington he has a genetic
connection to the salt air and marshes of the area. Although he worked
fish boats during the summers it was after high school that he first
went deep sea in the US Navy and experienced the sights, sounds,
smell, and social life of foreign ports.
At age 15 he could not afford a guitar and the desire to learn was
strong. A neighbor kid had a guitar that he could not play so he let Eric
borrow it for a month. When all the other fellows were learning
"Under The Boardwalk" he was teaching himself to play "Tom Dooly"
and "MTA." Musical influences in his life are The Kingston Trio,
Peter Paul and Mary, John Prine, The Limelighters, Woody Guthrie,
Towns VanZant, and a blind street performer in Palataka, Fla.
Although Eric is a master mariner, which pays the bills, he is also a
singer songwriter who attempts to document the working lives of
fishermen, farmers, tug crewmen, and all whose lives may seem
unglamorous. Even in these modern times, civilization rests squarely
on the shoulders of those who toil. His are love songs for those who
ache, sweat, and long to be with their family.
In the summer of 2003, he was accepted in the Master of Arts in
Liberal Studies program at the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington.
Eric performed 65 shows in 2005, 66 shows in 2006, 51 shows in
2007, and is currently seeking small venue and festival solo
performances for his original music (samples available by clicking
above links).
Eric also appears regularly with Charles Owens. Charles brings a fuller
sound to the music and strong vocal harmonies to the performance.
Eric and Charles are members of the Central Carolinas Songwriters
Assoc.
SOUTHPORT III
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
The North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, Inc.
4841 Long Beach Road • Southport, NC 28461
910-457-6964 • 800-457-6964 • Fax 910-457-0598 www.southport-oakisland.
com/events/index.htm
August 3, 2004
Mr. Eric Bruton
713 Holbrook Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28412
Dear Eric,
I would like to thank you for your participation in our 2004 NC Fourth of July
Festival in Southport, NC. Your style of music was great to listen to and enjoyed by
all. I have heard many positive comments about your performance and your original
songs. It is always a pleasure to hear promising local entertainers.
Again, thank you for sharing your talent with our festival.
Sincerely,
Barbara Gray
2004 Entertainment Chair
Southport Rotary Club P.O. Box 11111
Southport, NC 28461
July 15,2004
Eric Bruton
Low Country Balladeer
713HolbrookAve.
Wilmington, NC 28412
Dear Eric:
Karen Sphar 2004/05 President
On behalf of the Southport Rotary Club please
accept our sincerest appreciation for your
performance during the Installation Banquet in
June. The members enjoyed your playing and
singing very much. You added greatly to our
event.
Sincerely,
Southport, NC 28461
July 15,2004
Eric Bruton
Low Country Balladeer
713HolbrookAve.
Wilmington, NC 28412
Dear Eric:
Karen Sphar 2004/05 President
On behalf of the Southport Rotary Club please
accept our sincerest appreciation for your
performance during the Installation Banquet in
June. The members enjoyed your playing and
singing very much. You added greatly to our
event.
Sincerely,
Merchants' Association
321 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
(919) 343-9896
August 25, 1989
Mr. Eric Bruton
224 Spruce Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Dear Eric:
The Cotton Exchange Merchants' Association and I would like to thank you for
participating in our "Tunes at Noon" program. We are unable to personally greet the
many visitors to The Cotton Exchange, and it was delightful to have you serve us so
well as our ambassador of good will. Your lively music and friendly personality made
our visitors feel right at home. We appreciate that.
We plan to host "Tunes at Noon" again next year from Mother's Day until Labor
Day. We sincerely hope you can participate again. In the meantime, we wish you
success and happiness; and thank you for a. job well done.
Sincerely yours,
Jean H. Rice Promotions Director
Updated 1/20/10