Glenn Eric, Singer-Songwriter

As a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and best-selling novelist, writing under various pen names. I'm all about making people happy and all of us sharing and connecting through with music and words. My language is family friendly and I enjoy performing and telling stories, from intimate audiences to large venues - the world is our stage and it is meant to be shared.

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Glenn Eric

“Glenn Eric is one of those quirky singer-songwriters whose music can fit in several different genres from folk to alt rock to Americana, and manage to push the envelope in all of them. A pinch of Bob Dylan, a dash of Leonard Cohen, maybe a breath of Chris Isaak.” Music Morsels Reviews

Glenn Eric is a critically-acclaimed indie singer-songwriter and best-selling author writing under multiple names. The new EP features Peter Holsapple (the dBs, Hootie & the Blowfish, REM), Rob Sledge (Ben Folds Five) and Robert Ladd (Hall & Oates).

His prior music release Blanket Of Stars features many of his friends, including Jay Brown, Scott McCall, and Zeke Hutchins (all from Tift Merritt’s band); as well as Ryan Picket of Queen Sarah Saturday (& My Morning Jacket’s front of house soundman) on guitar and John Teer of Chatham County Line on mandolin and violin.

His album first release, Hollywood & Vine, was in rotation on 100s of college and pro stations and included a featured MTV video.

Once again, here’s what the critics have had to say about Glenn Eric and a couple of his alter egos:
"Glenn Eric is one of those quirky singer-songwriters whose music can fit in several different genres from folk to alt rock to Americana, and manage to push the envelope in all of them. A pinch of Bob Dylan, a dash of Leonard Cohen, maybe a breath of Chris Isaak, the rich timbre of Glenn’s voice electrifies even the mellower tracks here. The gritty heartland rock of the title track is juxtaposed wonderfully by the devilishly satirical ballad “Baby I Need Your Company” and beautifully moody “The Moon.” “Gulls Cry” sounds like Jimmy Buffet decided to write a song after going to a Cramps concert, and man does that bizarre wedlock ever work. This is thinking man’s music without being pompous, sometimes subtly humorous and often soul-bearing contemplative. The instrumental backdrop also is noteworthy for the talent and energy involved in its inception, and features several members of Tift Merritt’s band and lively production by My Morning Jacket’s sound man Ryan Pickett. Glenn is also an author, but for those of you who prefer to check out the musical portion of his artistic abilities, “Blanket of Stars” is definitely a great place to start." – MW, Music Morsels Review, June 17, 2013
"Critically acclaimed, indie singer-songwriter Glenn Eric’s latest release, Blanket Of Stars features many of his stellar friends, including Jay Brown, Scott McCall, and Zeke Hutchins (all from Tift Merritt’s band). The album also includes Ryan Picket (of Queen Sarah Saturday and My Morning Jacket’s front of house soundman) on guitar, and John Teer of Chatham County Line on mandolin and violin and others. Glenn Eric moonlights as a successful novelist writing as Glenn Meganck, J.R. Ripley, Nick Lucas, Marie Celine and others! Here’s what the critics have to say about Glenn Eric’s new album, music and just a couple of his alter egos:
Glenn Eric has created a nearly perfect album in Blanket of Stars…Eric has filled his disc with intelligent lyrics, spot-on musicianship and an overall professional feel… One of this album’s best songs is titled “The Moon.” It’s a song about how we all need goals. More accurately, though, it’s about how we really need sincere dreams. The moon, for instance, is far away—quite a way out of our reach. His lyric suggests we all need “something up there, like the moon” to reach for. If we become self-satisfied with life, without any challenges, life becomes dull and routine, so we all need our version of the moon, something to go for, in our lives.
“…Lonely World” has one of the best two opening lines I’ve ever heard in a song. It begins with Eric signing, “I got tired of hanging on/You got tired of letting go.” How perfect is that? Well, it describes imperfection, in that two people are going two polar opposite directions. However, Eric used word economy to sum up this sad situation precisely. One person really wanted to make things work, while the other one had grown weary keeping it together… the opening words are so good, it makes “Lonely World” one of the very best songs on a…very smart album…It would be interesting to hear these songs performed by another vocalist. The result and Glenn Eric’s future as a songwriter could be very bright." – Dan MacIntosh, Music Reviewer
…Deliver[s] a likable dose of roots rock, adult alternative, rock & roll and Americana. – Alex Henderson, Music Reviewer
"Glenn is quite a songwriter...the lyrics really talk to you... " Mark O'Neil, MD, KEOL
"Glenn Eric is good s*&%, yes? I like the way he can both be funny or turn around and do straight pop. It makes for an interesting record." Phil Shaw, MD, WUPI
"Sounds great! I've followed Glenn closely for several years now. This is a treat." Matthew Pakos, MD, WRMC
"If his books are as good as his songs, I reckon I need to get my act down to the library." Nightflying, The Entertainment Guide
"Hollywood & Vine, a campy tune from the Glenn Eric Band, features some vocals and beats with Lux Interior (Cramps) inflections and probably the most inane lyrics ever written about this fair city. The flip side...is straight ahead rock." Music Connection
WODU-VA “Really cool stuff. I believe it’s Top 50 bound.”
KAVT-MN “I considered the album very upbeat… added that to our rotation. Hope to hear more from Glenn Eric in the future.”
WIXD-PA “Good WMNF-FL “Good original sound!” KFSR-CA “Good stuff!”
WUPI-ME Like this, guy can both be funny and serious. Is good, yes?”
KSDB-KS “Thought it was real good, hip!”
WCCR-IN “Everyone was impressed. Really good sound.”

WLYX-TN “Strong songwriting-thanks!” KMTN-WY Good record”
WRST-WI “Good album — will definitely get a lot of airplay!!”
WBOR-ME “I really like the album…a lot of fun.” WOZQ-MA “Talented man!”
KGNU-CO “This should do well here. He sounds a little like Stan Ridgeway.”
KRCL-CA “Good album!” KWCR-UT “We will use for our folk show. Thank you!”
"After the Fall" is a strong pick for general fiction collections and for those looking for novels surrounding the pain of loss.” Midwest Book Review
“Wacky characters, liquid prose, frequent humor, and a decidedly light plot place this in the fun, breeze-to-read category. Readers who enjoyed Sharon McCrumb’s Bimbos of the Death Sun will also get a kick out of this.” Library Journal

“... Readers will enjoy Ripley’s sharp dialogue, which keeps the novel speeding along at a pleasant clip.” Publishers Weekly

“Skulls of Sedona is quick and light-hearted and likely to give you a pretty good vibe.” The Miami Herald

“Mystery fans will enjoy the clever plot, loopy characters, and sardonic humor. Music fans will find themselves tappin’ a toe and swiggin’ a longneck to the musical atmosphere of the Austin music scene that Ripley. . . so carefully recreates. Fans of Greg Kihn’s recent musical mysteries will find a kindred soul in Ripley.” Booklist

“Tony is thrilled to sub for the suspiciously less-than-thrilled injured guitarist of a popular country band in J.R. Ripley’s Lost in Austin: A Tony Kozol Mystery. The guitarist vehemently wants Tony gone, and when other band members are murdered, series star Tony finds he’s risking life and limb in this Country Western romp.” Publishers Weekly
“. . .It's A Young, Young World…is the story of an aging American senator and his compatriots who are mysteriously drawn by a scientist's dying words about the secret of eternal youth and the ability to live forever. Struggling to keep up in a youthful world, retiring Senator Chauncy and his 20-something bride pursue an opportunity to recapture the power and excitement of youth in this fast-paced, wryly told, deftly written adventure laced with a very special insight into today's youth-centric culture. Highly recommended.” Midwest Book Review

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