Eric Lindell

Eric Lindell in 2013

Eric Lindell(born 1969,NorthernCalifornia, United States)is an American singer-songwriter.His recording career began in 1996 as a regional Sonoma County-based artist. Since 2006, when he was picked up byAlligator Records,he has toured nationally and internationally. He recorded three albums for Alligator and has since issued several CDs on smaller indie labels.

Background

Lindell grew up in theSan Francisco Bay Area.He began playing in bands at the age of 15. Among his early musical influences wereFishboneandBlack Flag.

Lindell started playing in Northern California bars and clubs, first on guitar, and later moving to bass, while working as a baker during the day to make ends meet. After a few years, he moved to New York City briefly, and then relocated toNew Orleansin 1999. In New Orleans, he recorded withHarold Ray Brown(formerly ofWar) as well as members of Galactic, includingGalactic'sStanton MooreandIvan Neville(with whom he now occasionally plays in a side project called Dragon Smoke.) By 2005, he had become well known on the New Orleans music scene, having appeared in local clubs and at theNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.As a result of the exposure, he was signed byAlligator Records.

Alligator's initial release by Lindell wasChange in the Weather,a compilation of tracks from his various self-produced albums and EPs, some released on his own Sparco Records label. Notably, the self-titled album and Piety Street Sessions with Marty Joyce on drums, Cass Faulconer on bass and Marc Adams on B3 as well as others.Change in the Weatheryielded the radio single "Give It Time" which received major play onadult album alternative-formatted stations around the country and was featured in an episode of theBoston LegalTV show. His second Alligator release was produced for the label by Lindell. The radio single, "Lay Back Down", was again well received by AAA, and also appeared in the TV showsTrue BloodandFriday Night Lights.Gulf Coast Highway,his third Alligator release (also self produced), found him accompanied by members of Galactic as well as members of Lindell's touring band. "If Love Can't Find A Way" was the featured radio track.

He typically performs about 100 live appearances a year. He has made recent trips to perform in Europe and made his first Australian appearance in 2007. He made his network television debut onLate Night with Conan O'Brienin February 2008.

Lindell'sChange in the Weatherwas nominated for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards for Jam Album of the year.

Critical reviews

Lindell's music has been described byUSA Todayas "pumping soul into funk, blue and roots-rock." (April 23, 2009). TheChicago Sun-Timescalled Lindell "a tremendous raw talent…with a fully realized musical vision." (January 20, 2008).TheLos Angeles Daily Newsstated, "Lindell serves up bluesy blue-eyed soul. The shuffling interplay of electric guitars, percolating organ and Creole horns never fails to make you feel like dancing." (January 27, 2008).

Lindell's musical style borrows from 1970sblues-rock,soul,andR&B.His style has also been called "blue-eyed soul",a common shorthand used for Anglo blues singers that has been applied to artists likeVan Morrison,among others.

Discography

Eric Lindell and Anson Funderburgh perform in the Blues Tent at the 2014New Orleans Jazz Fest

• 2023 ‘’Oakland’’ (Sparco Records)
• 2021 ‘’Weed and Gasoline’’ single (Sparco Records)
• 2018Revolution in Your Heart(Alligator Records)
• 2016Matters of the Heart(2016 Red Parlor Records)
• 2012I Still Love You(Sparco Records)
• 2011West County Drifter(M.C. Records)
• 2011Cazadero(Sparco Records)
• 2010Between Motion and Rest(Sparco Records)
• 2009Gulf Coast Highway(Alligator Records)
• 2008Low on Cash, Rich in Love(Alligator Records)
• 2006Change in the Weather(Alligator Records)
• 2005Tragic Magic(Sparco Records)
• 2003EP Volume 1(Sparco Records)
• 2003Piety Street Session(Sparco Records)
• 2002Eric Lindell(album) (self-released)
• 1996Bring it Back(Grizzly Records)

External links

• Official website
• Eric Lindell's record label Sparco Records
• Eric Lindell at Alligator Records
• Eric Lindell at All Music Guide
• Interview fromAn Honest Tune