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c’est what

March 18th – Toronto – C’est What

Photo by Shannon Lepere

I was excited to come back to Toronto, because I had had a show booked at C’est What last time but it fell through.  It was a really nice venue, and quite extensive for a basement bar/restaurant.  My good friend Nick Sherman kicked off the show with his partner’s father joining him on bass.  Unfortunately Shannon didn’t manage to snap a shot of his new, snazzy rock-a-billy look, because we were both enjoying it too much!

Eric Wright enjoying the show - Photo by Shannon Lepere

I went on next and was then reminded of why I don’t usually do cover songs.  I’ve been doing Idioteque by Radiohead, and did it at the Smiling Buddha show a few weeks before, so naturally I had some friends (repeat fans!)  request that I do it again this show.  I chose to do so, but I don’t want to be known as that guy that does the acapella cover of Radiohead, so I explained why I wasn’t going to do so originally.  I had burned before in Thunder Bay by doing a cover of Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio, until my set got cut off immediately after performing it at a Frosh week event, despite having an additional 20 minutes left to my set.  That’s why I’ve been hesitant about doing certain cover songs since.  The minute I begin to be recognized by a cover, I’ll either switch it or stop doing it altogether.  So for those of you that saw my rendition of it this tour, that’s it!  I would hope to be remembered for my original music than for re-interpretations of others, but I understand how people can find familiar music to be more memorable once a show is over.

Photo by Shannon Lepere

Following me was Brett Caswell, who even brought some fans from Barrie!  He was a hit, switching from guitar to piano and giving out free copies of his newest album.  Either way, lots of original music was spread around that night, through performance, give-aways, and also by leaving some copies of Windows and Doors with the nice people at Criminal Records!