About Eric's CD "Songs for the Time
Being:
DallasMusic.com:
"Once in
a while...DIY rookies will use their record releasing
opportunity to astound and amaze us. Eric Folkerth is one
of these....The song writing on this record is just
amazing...Eric has proven with this CD that he's not just
another coffeehouse guitar strummer. He is a legitimate
singer/songwriter that is waiting to be discovered, and I
hope it won't be long until he is."
The GlobalMuse.com:
"Eric
has an excellent voice that surrounds his music. The lyrics
are very intelligent and contain the ingredients of beauty
and truth that is a quality of only the best
singer/songwriters. This music is very inspirational and
extremely infectious....Simply put, this is a great
album."
MusicStew.com:
"Eric's
CD is an exciting combination of freshness, brilliant
imagery, catchy melodies and wisdom. The songs range from
poignant to joyful, serious to silly but never lose the
wonder and enthusiasm of a first
kiss."
Radio Valhalla:
"Eric is
a man with a clue. And the clue is about how to write damn
good songs. "I Will Sing" captures the spirit of music and
just plain makes you feel good...This song could put the
makers of Prozac out of business."
About Eric's Live Shows:
Gloria Dei Nights Coffee Haus
Review:
(Review in
the Dallas Folk Music Society Newsletter.)
"The storyline in (Eric's)
songs are spellbinding and his instrumentation brings
melodic support to his lyrics. He has a love for an island
beat which was complimented well by the bongos of Rick
O'Connor. The show was enjoyable in all respects, but the
musical essence really shown forth on the numbers in which
harmonies were beautifully sung by Bruce Hathaway and Rick
O'Connor. In a word, the show was very tasty and all
present were well entertained."
The Junction at Plano Station:
"One of
our region's finest and "hottest" upcoming songwriters,
Eric writes and performs in a contemporary folk style and
accompanies his clear vocals with outstanding guitar
playing. His songs are constructed of realism and
intelligence, his performances are
captivating!"
Trinity Coffeehouse, Fort Worth:
"He has
a gentleness built on strength, and a musical ability that
springs from deep within. His manner of crafting the songs
he writes is a deft as his touch with an audience. His
songs will surprise you, in the best of ways--and leave you
wanting to hear more. A professional from the word go, a
keen instrumentalist, a wordsmith and a heart-tugger--this
man is going places (and he's already been to The Don t
Shop!)."
DallasMusic.com Showcase Review:
"Eric
had the audience hanging on to every phrase, catching every
joke, every lightsided view of life. With his big cozy
smile and wonderful way of words, he sang until his spirit
refreshed everyone in the
audience."