Author Archives: ericmchristopher

Illustrated Eric: Welcome to the Redesign!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by ericmchristopher • 0 Comments

It was time to redesign. Winter was long and dreary. And dreary and long. And did I mention long? And my website was starting to look a little gray and drab, like the giant mounds of dirty snow we’ve been buried in for the last six months up here in Minnesota. So Jeanne, my lovely…… Continue Reading

Minnesota State Arts Board Grant

Posted on March 4, 2011 by ericmchristopher • 0 Comments

Just found out that I’ve been awarded a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant. So excited! This will help fund an all-instrumental CD I have in the works. For this one, I’ll be performing/arranging a collection of tunes from Upper Midwestern fiddlers across genres/traditions. I’m still collecting tunes, so if you have any suggestions, send ‘em…… Continue Reading

MBOTMA Jam Camp

Posted on August 20, 2010 by ericmchristopher • 21476 Comments

I’d just like to say thanks again to all of the jam camp students at this year’s MBOTMA fest. It was a ton of fun working with all of you this year — and I know I’m also speaking for my fellow High 48s and for Willie Scott Bauer. We’ve posted pictures from jam camp…… Continue Reading

The High 48s New CD is Done, Done, Done

Posted on March 19, 2010 by ericmchristopher • 8006 Comments

The High 48s have just released their third CD. It’s called Up North, and it features eight High 48s originals, two bluegrass classics and a song we picked up from the Irish band The Pogues, as well as some smokin’ guest appearances from Mike Compton on mandolin (www.mikecompton.net/ ) and Randy Kohrs on dobro (www.randykohrs.com).…… Continue Reading