by Mike Errico | Aug 26, 2011 | audio, Free, Podcast, Wander Away
Wow. What a week. I want to thank you for downloading “You Could Be Anywhere” for free on Bandcamp – it’s a special song for me, and it’s great to see it being appreciated. A lot of people have been checking the song out since it’s been on MTV’s “Teen Mom” – some are using it at memorial services and telling us how it captures their feelings about losing/being apart from someone special. I would like to dedicate an episode of my podcast to these stories, and I’d love you to contribute. You can remain confidential if you like, or give information like: name, location, who he/she may have left behind, or even where to send wishes or contributions on behalf of someone lost. You can send written responses to info@errico.com, or if you just want to record your remembrance into your phone, you can send us the file, and we’ll include it in the podcast. Thanks again, I’m so glad you find the song important, too....
by Mike Errico | Aug 9, 2011 | Free, live shows, Stories, Wander Away
Full band, string trio, special guests Ari Hest and more TBA PAST GUESTS INCLUDE: Night Three: Master storyteller Tom Shillue (“The Daily Show,” the Moth series on NPR) read a new piece entitled “The Oracle.” (Watch it HERE) Night Two: Michael Emerson (“Lost,” “Person of Interest”) who read a short story of mine entitled “Light Show” (Watch it HERE); and Dr. Michael Errico, my father, on keys. Night One: Harmonica master Marcus Milius, who joined us on “Ever Since” (Watch it HERE); and soprano Christianne Tisdale, who requested “Count to Ten,” and ended up singing it with the band. ALL SHOWS AT: Living Room 154 Ludlow St., NYC Box office: 212-533-7237 Venue phone: 212-533-7237 Have a song you’d like to hear? E-mail at info [at] tallboy7 [dot] com with a) the song title and b) the reason why you want to hear it (Extra credit question: What was your Holiday Omen and what has it revealed to you?). We’ll do our best. As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. GET CONNECTED Tune in for free music, last minute shows, announcements, giveaways, videos and must-see Web features here: Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Bandcamp ||...
by Mike Errico | Jun 23, 2011 | Wander Away
Although his excellent new album is called Wander Away, Mike Errico is focused on his fans and his future. By Harris Decker PLAYBACK Magazine In an era when texting, tweeting, talking and walking happens all at once, no artist multitasks better than New York City-based singer-songwriter Mike Errico. Errico built his career not just in music but across a spectrum of media. He recently released the sixth album, Wander Away, a mark of his ability to change with the times and keep things moving. Errico has become known in the industry as a reliable creator of great music, and of projects large and small. He attributes his reputation to his albums, which he puts out consistently. But like many artists today, Errico spent time in other fields before becoming a full-time musician. While running the website of Blender magazine, he interviewed and learned from some of rock and roll’s biggest names. “I drank a bottle of Jack Daniels with David Lee Roth and had a fantastic conversation about feminism with Gene Simmons,” he said. After leaving Blender, he had a short stint at a failed music downloading startup. This might have shaken some, but for Mike it was perfect timing. “It went under just in time for me to release my next record and go on the road,” he said. Touring is a way of making a living for Errico, who travels with Rusted Root and Soulive. But he puts just as much effort into his other projects, which include theme songs for former VH1 shows like Pop Up Video, as well as current shows like American Pickers and...
by Mike Errico | Jun 18, 2011 | audio, Free, Podcast, Wander Away
The longer story around this recording is available on Episode 5 of the podcast, but you can grab just the song, here. This was recorded in Sprague Hall, New Haven, CT, June 4th, 2011. It’s an amazing room (you can hear its size in the recording), and dad was loving the nine-foot Steinway. My dad is scheduled to join me at the Living Room on 7/14, which should be a lot of fun. (He knows “Everybody Knows,” too.) I thought it appropriate for Father’s Day. Enjoy. Mike Errico: Dobro, Voice Dr. Michael Errico: Piano [wp_bandcamp_player type=”track” id=”528060090″ size=”venti” bg_color=”#FFFFFF”...
by Mike Errico | Jun 16, 2011 | audio, Free, live shows, Podcast, Video, Wander Away
A LOT has been going on. Even I’m confused. Here’s a guide to finding everything Mike-related. Let’s go round the horn… LATEST NEWS WANDER AWAYThe new record, featuring “Count to Ten,” “Everybody Knows,” definitive versions of “1000 Miles,” “Someday” and much more. All copies sold on the site are hand-signed, and a free Mike Errico sticker is included. Stream it here. THE MIKE ERRICO PODCASTSubscribe to this free, regularly updated podcast and get rare live takes, onstage rants, stories, interviews with the musicians behind Wander Away and much more. Available on iTunes and the Mike Errico site. VIDEODozens of videos, live performances and songs to check out. Click here. MERCHANDISECheck out Mike’s other records, along with t-shirts, stickers, posters and more at the official Mike Errico store. Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
by Mike Errico | Jun 8, 2011 | live shows, Video, Wander Away
That’s my dad on piano. Fun night. Mike Errico – Dobro, vocals Dr. Michael Errico – Piano Sprague Hall, New Haven, CT June 5th,...