I have a new side project currently in the works… a Motown Cover band!   I’ve officially joined The Hip Pocket Motown Project, a band made up of 8 other locally well-known talented musicians, and our first show will be on June 23 2012 at Stage on Herr – HMAC Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center http://www.stageonherr.net/ !  We are so excited!  You will love it! J This band is large and in charge and I am honored to be playing with these talented guys! The Hip Pocket Motown Project includes the following musical talent:

Erica Lyn Everest:  Lead Female Vocals

Mark Santanna:  Lead Male vocals

Travis Warlow:  Percussion

Jamie Smucker:  Percussion

Jason Mescia:  Saxophone

Nate Kruis:  Bass

Paul Kruis:  Guitar

Josh Dominick:  Guitar

Chris Purcell:  Keys

Of course, I still have my own amazing Erica Lyn Everest Band, always and forever, but what’s better than being in two bands?!  More music!  Yay!

As for more exciting news!  The Erica Lyn Everest Band will be playing at the Magical Suba Tapas (Mangia Qui http://www.mangiaqui.com/suba-entertainment/  ) this Friday – March 2^nd from 9-11!  Come early to get your seat!

And Philly Philly Philly!  Here we come!  March 23!  JD Mcgillicuddys http://www.jdmcgillicuddys.com/philadelphia/ So many exciting things happening!  Cheers friends! J

I’m staring at my screen wondering where to start!  Well, first things first is always a good beginning, so – I’m playing at the Colonial Lounge this Friday from 10-1.  Come out if you’re in the mood to listen to some jazz, blues, a little funk, and some new tunes!

Second!

We are going into the studio soon to record some more originals, which means I will have CD’s for sale in the upcoming months!!!

Third!

I think we are going to add an AMAZING pianist to the band, which is very exciting!  He can write and sing, too, so stay tuned for that; I will give you dates, etc. when he will be joining us on our gigs!

Fourth!

Philllllly… get ready for Erica Lyn Everest!!!  We are playing at JD McGillicuddy’s, next to the Electric Factory in Philly and can’t wait!  The band and I are looking forward to branching out and playing new places in new cities, and making new friends!  If you guys are interested in coming, email me, and I’ll give you details with recommendations of nearby hotels!  I’ve recently found some favs!

Peace and Love, my Friends

When I am not singing, gigging, writing, working out, or spending time with my fam, I love to explore and go out and about with James.  We were free one Saturday afternoon and decided to explore a bit in Harrisburg.  We found an awesome new little coffee shop and took some fun pictures with me as his little model for the day.

For those of you who didn’t know, I used to really be into photography and actually majored in it in college, so James and I had a great time shooting photos!  Check out the photos James shot of me, below, and check out his website at www.jamesrasp.com for his blog and photography.  Also, here is some of my photography from years gone by!

Enjoy, friends!