Eric John

Found Books & Shop is partnering with Blue Willow Entertainment to bring you Found Sounds: a bi-monthly music series blending live performance with intimate conversation. Think Tiny Desk meets cozy listening room, with a touch of podcast-style storytelling.

Born in Saskatchewan, Eric’s prairie roots have a deep influence on his musical style and approach to performing. His father was a musician and inspired him at an early age. He got his start playing bass in the church choir and by the time he was ten, Eric was hooked on music, performing, and the art of storytelling.

Old country music greats like Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson were played in Eric’s humble family home relentlessly when he was growing up. He’s drawn to modern artists that have the same gifts as these legends and aspire to tell stories and share experiences through music the way they did. Though he played music his whole life, it’s not until May of 2021 that he has been able to focus much of his time to this dream he’s had since he was 10. “If I can inspire one person with my music, I will have reached my goal.”