HH – How did you first become interested in playing music?

EH – I’ve always loved music and for as long as I can remember I’ve enjoyed playing it. I used to make up my own songs with my brother and sister when we were kids. And I’ve been writing songs ever since.

HH – I know you play guitar and keyboards and sang all (I think all) of the backup vocals on Sounds Like This, do you play any other instruments?

EH – I don’t play any other instruments beside guitar and piano. That is me doing all the back-up vocals on the album (with the exception of a group sing along at the end of “Food Chain“). Those vocals are really fun for me to do. I consider my voice my best instrument, so getting to do extra vocal parts is the closest I can get to taking a solo.

HH – What was the first concert you ever attended?

EH – My first concert was a jazz concert my uncle took me too. The band was Spyro Gyra. My first pop concert was Paula Abdul with Color Me Badd opening. What a show!!

HH – Who are you listening to right now? What are the last 3 albums you bought?

EH – Amy Winehouse – “Back to Black“. I’ve been re-examining this album and paying more attention to her singing style and the great production on the songs.

Vampire Weekend – Self-Titled. These guys are getting tons of buzz, and I love how they sound like an indie version of “Graceland” by Paul Simon.

Rilo Kiley – “Under The Blacklight“. Jenny Lewis writes really interesting lyrics and the band decided to take a new turn in their sound on this album, which I find interesting to listen to.

HH – If you were stranded on an island, with only 1 album to listen to, what would it be?

EH – Choosing one album would be really hard, but I think for sheer enjoyability, plus a great mix of ballads and uptempo songs, I’d have to go with “Abbey Road” by The Beatles.

HH – If you could collaborate with any one artist, dead or alive, who would it be?

EH – I really want to work with Kanye West. I love his albums and the sounds he creates!

HH – What inspires you?

EH – I try to find inspiration in the minutia of life and love.

Thanks Eric!  If there is something you would like to ask Eric, leave a comment, if there is enough interest we will see if Eric will put up with some more questions.