The Game Eric Colvin

• 1 I Don't Belong With You 04:54
• 2 Setting Sun 03:58
• 3 A Man Aint A Man Until His Father Dies 03:29
• 4 Unexpected Connections 04:00
• 5 Hard Being Here 03:44
• 6 Thorns And Roses 03:50
• 7 Count On You 04:44
• 8 Your Birthday 03:21
• 9 Lies And Truth 03:38
• 10 Dig Down Deep 03:50
• 11 Light Danced Through Your Window 04:51
• 12 When Nature Speaks 03:09
• Total Runtime 47:28

Info zu The Game

Eric Jerardi has built his life at the crossroads of soul and storytelling. A Dayton, Ohio native, his music blends weathered truth and raw finesse—equal parts grit, groove, and grace. Since 1997, he has released ten nationally distributed recordings, each one a milestone in his evolution as a soul‑soaked blues‑rock artist.

His 2019 album Occupied—produced by the legendary David Z (Prince, Etta James, Jonny Lang) and recorded with the famed Muscle Shoals rhythm section—was hailed for its depth, groove, and emotional resonance. Critics called it a “low-key, deeply felt masterpiece,” and audiences across the country echoed that sentiment with standing ovations and lasting loyalty. Yet Eric’s art has never been about virtuosity—it’s about connection. The subtle inflection of a vocal line. The space between notes that speaks louder than any solo. He plays not to impress, but to connect—and people feel it.

And now, with his upcoming album The Game, Jerardi returns with something even more personal. It started with a nudge—or rather, an ambush.

A close musical friend, refused to leave him alone. Relentless texts. Daily reminders. No escape. The challenge was deceptively simple: write 12 songs in 12 weeks. Every Wednesday morning, a text arrived with a phrase that had to be used verbatim in that week’s song—phrases Eric would never have chosen on his own. Miss the deadline, and you paid a fine. Miss too many, and you were out. No polish required. Just honesty and accountability.

What began as a game became a mirror.

Produced by Michael James (Robben Ford, Edwin McCain, New Radicals) and featuring the iconic Muscle Shoals backing vocals of Cindy and Marie, The Game is raw, lean, and unfiltered. It cost Eric twenty dollars, a little sleep, and a whole lot of truth. Worth every penny.

Beyond the music, Jerardi’s world continues to expand. At Jerardi’s Little Store in Dayton, fans travel from across the country—and around the world—to meet him, collect signed merch, and have Eric personally select wines from his curated collection. That same spirit lives on in his YouTube series Backroom Blues & Bottles, where stripped-down performances filmed in the store’s back room blend his two passions: music and wine.

Through it all, Eric Jerardi remains guided by the same principle that’s shaped his entire career—connection. Whether through a lyric written under pressure, a note held just long enough, or a bottle poured across the counter, he’s inviting people into something real.

The Game may have started as a dare. But Eric Jerardi played it exactly the way he always has—honestly, fearlessly, and all in.

"Beyond the music, Eric Jerardi’s world continues to expand. At his Jerardi’s Little Store in Dayton, fans travel from across the country—and around the world—to meet him, collect signed merchandise, and have Eric personally select wines from his curated collection. That same spirit lives on through his YouTube series, “Backroom Blues & Bottles,” where stripped-down performances filmed in the store’s backroom bring together two of his passions: music and wine. Through it all, Eric Jerardi remains guided by the same principle that has shaped his entire career: connection. Whether through a lyric written under pressure, a note held just long enough, or a bottle poured across the counter, he continues inviting people into something real. The Game may have started as a dare. But Eric Jerardi played it exactly the way he always has—honestly, fearlessly, and all in." (Martine Ehrenclou, rockandbluesmuse.com)

Eric Colvin

Eric Jerardi
is one of the Dayton area’s most notable musicians with a career spanning more than two decades. He has released seven albums since 1997 and has worked with some of the industry’s best producers and musicians, from producer David Z [Prince, Fine Young Cannibals, Johnny Lang] to recording with famed keyboardist Chuck Leavell [Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, Eric Clapton]. Jerardi began his musical career by winning a battle of the bands contest in 1989 at Ohio University. Two years later, Jerardi won another contest at OU, which secured a spot on MTV as the Midwest’s Best Unsigned College Band. Over the years, he has shared the stage with Little Feat, Robin Trower, and Jim Belushi at the House of Blues, Chicago and LA; played with Eric Johnson on Cape Cod; jammed with Keith Urban, Wynonna, and Kenny Chesney in Nashville; and headlined B.B. Kings in Memphis, Nashville, LA, and Manhattan. He has played at countless blues festivals, major concerts and a myriad of other shows around the country for the last 30 years.

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