Eric Rhame's musical interest began at an early age with the presence of his fathers own
guitar music and influences, and at the age of 13 he began taking lessons learning rock and
other popular music of the time. During his college years in Wisconsin, Eric played music
every chance he had with several different musicians, becoming a student of American
country, folk and blues.
Today, citing regional influences such as Greg Brown and Spider John Koerner and
songwriter standard bearers Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle, Eric paints a lyrical, relaxed
picture of the elements of his northern Minnesota surroundings: the dark, the cold, the
woods, fishing, the sun, the snow, and the working class landscape of a port town
guitar music and influences, and at the age of 13 he began taking lessons learning rock and
other popular music of the time. During his college years in Wisconsin, Eric played music
every chance he had with several different musicians, becoming a student of American
country, folk and blues.
Today, citing regional influences such as Greg Brown and Spider John Koerner and
songwriter standard bearers Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle, Eric paints a lyrical, relaxed
picture of the elements of his northern Minnesota surroundings: the dark, the cold, the
woods, fishing, the sun, the snow, and the working class landscape of a port town
"This album is full of strong visuals, with wonderful melodies that stick with you all day."
"Leading in with "Spider John", Eric's tribute to the great Spider John Koerner... Suddenly, it
was this kick-ass toe tapping' song. The obvious choice for an album opener." T-Roze @
altcountrytab.ca
"this stuff is most certainly real, this stuff is heartfelt and inspired. I can't really ask for more. It's a
well crafted, well written and fully realized piece of work." Knut Andre Dale- Altcountrytab.ca
"I really like the record" Charlie Parr
Eric Rhame has delivered with Long Cold Nights. I have been lucky enough to have some
initial tracks to digest from the March 2006 sessions, and while I enjoyed those recordings, the
songs and the tone of this album have been fully realized with the recent sessions. "Patchwork
quilt to ragged blankets, tell the story of our times" and give a good flavor of this music.
Relaxed deliveries, simple competent production, sad but sweet lyrics and lots of 12 string
guitar make this a perfect companion for the smell of a fire on a cold day, strong coffee in
morning, dark beer in the evening, and the sound of wind trying to seep through a crack in the
door it can’t find. Wayne Murphy (Bear Grass Studio) has done a really nice job with the
production on this record – and the accompaniment is just right, from the harp on More Things
Change, the cello on Long Cold Nights, the solo in On the Road. The beginning of Western
Jackknife Skyline is extremely cool – a great hook followed by a longing and colorful imagery.
Eric's vocals are rolling gently through these tunes, perhaps characterized as an amalgamation
of Greg Brown, John Prine and Nashville Skyline Bob Dylan.
Dan Mills- Altcountrytab.ca www.robbingmary.com
"With thoughtful lyrics, a focused guitar and a deeply northern perspective (“…summer came
early but I know it won’t stay…”), “Long Cold Nights”, by Eric Rhame gives us an intimate look
into the life of one of our own artists and friends... Steaming cups of coffee, a nip or three of
whiskey, bailing your guitar out of the pawn shop when work is available, playing an old rusty 12-
string... Eric sings and plays what he knows. His clear, patient approach neither yearning nor
needing the modern day production techniques used to make most songs listenable." - Track11
- AltCountryTab.ca
"Leading in with "Spider John", Eric's tribute to the great Spider John Koerner... Suddenly, it
was this kick-ass toe tapping' song. The obvious choice for an album opener." T-Roze @
altcountrytab.ca
"this stuff is most certainly real, this stuff is heartfelt and inspired. I can't really ask for more. It's a
well crafted, well written and fully realized piece of work." Knut Andre Dale- Altcountrytab.ca
"I really like the record" Charlie Parr
Eric Rhame has delivered with Long Cold Nights. I have been lucky enough to have some
initial tracks to digest from the March 2006 sessions, and while I enjoyed those recordings, the
songs and the tone of this album have been fully realized with the recent sessions. "Patchwork
quilt to ragged blankets, tell the story of our times" and give a good flavor of this music.
Relaxed deliveries, simple competent production, sad but sweet lyrics and lots of 12 string
guitar make this a perfect companion for the smell of a fire on a cold day, strong coffee in
morning, dark beer in the evening, and the sound of wind trying to seep through a crack in the
door it can’t find. Wayne Murphy (Bear Grass Studio) has done a really nice job with the
production on this record – and the accompaniment is just right, from the harp on More Things
Change, the cello on Long Cold Nights, the solo in On the Road. The beginning of Western
Jackknife Skyline is extremely cool – a great hook followed by a longing and colorful imagery.
Eric's vocals are rolling gently through these tunes, perhaps characterized as an amalgamation
of Greg Brown, John Prine and Nashville Skyline Bob Dylan.
Dan Mills- Altcountrytab.ca www.robbingmary.com
"With thoughtful lyrics, a focused guitar and a deeply northern perspective (“…summer came
early but I know it won’t stay…”), “Long Cold Nights”, by Eric Rhame gives us an intimate look
into the life of one of our own artists and friends... Steaming cups of coffee, a nip or three of
whiskey, bailing your guitar out of the pawn shop when work is available, playing an old rusty 12-
string... Eric sings and plays what he knows. His clear, patient approach neither yearning nor
needing the modern day production techniques used to make most songs listenable." - Track11
- AltCountryTab.ca
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Eric Rhame once again
paints a picture of his
beloved North woods in the
sequel to Long Cold Nights.
This time he packs the
studio with some of the
finest players and comes
out with Timber and Steel.
paints a picture of his
beloved North woods in the
sequel to Long Cold Nights.
This time he packs the
studio with some of the
finest players and comes
out with Timber and Steel.
- Emil Simoneau - Lead Guitar
- John Erickson - Upright Bass
- Greg Tiburzi - Percussion
- Deidre Heaton - Vocals
- Timothy Soden-Groves - Harmonica
- Steve "Chief" Johnson - Fiddle & Mandolin
| Recorded and Engineered by Timothy Soden-Groves Little House Studio - Duluth, MN. Winter 2008 Produced by Eric Rhame |
Timber and Steel available July 1st
order today!
order today!
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