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Erik DiNardo

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About Me


August 30
Turning Me Loose available NOW / Upcoming Tour Dates

Order your copy of Erik DiNardo's debut album, Turning Me Loose, available at CDBaby .
“...catchy chorus', brilliant hooks and overall charm.” - Seventeen Magazine
More tour dates will be announced soon, but be sure to catch Erik as he winds down his summer tour!
Sept 8 - Seventeen Magazine’s Macy’s Show - Paramus, NJ
Sept 20 - Focaccia - Wilmington, MA
Oct 6 - Pomfret School - Pomfret, CT
Oct 22 - Bridgewater State College - Bridgewater, MA
“The funk of Mraz, the energy of The Goo Goo Dolls, and the eloquence of Mayer” is what many describe as the music of Erik DiNardo.

This Boston-born singer-songwriter prides himself on being unique…and the way in which his musical career sprung has been anything but normal. “I wanted to learn to play guitar so I paid one of my rock-star buddies with cigarettes and whiskey for him to teach me a few chords. I got hooked…on my music that is, not whiskey, and the rest is history.” For years he penciled his lyrics to life’s experiences and taught himself advanced guitar techniques, and quite naturally, Erik’s artistic talents blossomed.

From Amherst College to a year of professional hockey and then Berklee College of Music, Erik spent his free time playing guitar and writing songs. “I grew up in a musical family but never realized my potential until my friends told me to seriously listen to my work,” says DiNardo. “But there’s really no secret to what I’m about. My life is reflected in my music…I’m an open book.”

As his 2007 debut album Turning Me Loose, produced by Chris Keup (Jason Mraz, Jonathan Rice) and engineered by Stewart Myers (Lifehouse, Mandy Moore) reaches its national audience, Erik has already began his own buzz in New England. Having recently opened for “The Click Five” and playing renowned venues such as The Avalon (Boston), The Berklee Performance Center, Bill’s Bar, and The Lion’s Den (NYC), Erik enchants his listeners with his sweet, soothing expression and sound.

Erik’s smile and style captivates audiences with his onstage presence, energy, and soul. “If you think Turning Me Loose is great, you’ll be more amazed when you experience him live.”

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Member Since: 10/8/2005
Band Website: erikdinardo.com
Band Members: Erik DiNardo - vox, acoustic guitar
Steve Gaspar - electric guitar
Alex Kovacs - keys
Nick D'Agostino - drums
Bryan Percival - bass

Influences: Jason Mraz, Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, John Mayer, Beatles, Ryan Adams, Something Corporate, DMB, Pat McGee Band, Counting Crows, Howie Day, Oasis
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My Blog

Fast Food Fiasco

So here's a little food for thought...no pun intended. Such a funny story and I still crack up when I think about it. And for those who think McDonald's is the end all be all of fast food then you go...
Posted by Erik DiNardo on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:32:00 PST

"Girl Next Door" Featured on Longtown Sound 10/1

Hey guys, Uncleshag, the coolest DJ around at Longtown Sound, is kicking off today's Podcast with "Girl Next Door." Go check it out and download the show at the link below! http://wlso.fm/wordpr...
Posted by Erik DiNardo on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:00:00 PST

"Hero Lies in You" featured on Longtown Sound w/ Springsteen and others!

Hey all, Looks like I'm in some pretty good company. Enjoy the show...check out the podcast and download it too. Peace out homies. Here's the link below.http://wlso.fm/wordpress/archives/date/...
Posted by Erik DiNardo on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:51:00 PST

"Chasing Dragonflies" Featured on WLSO.FM and Longtown Sound 202

Hey all, go and check out WLSO and Longtown Sound 202 where my single "Chasing Dragonflies" is being featured on their show. Here's the link below to the site so chcek it out and leave me some love a...
Posted by Erik DiNardo on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:03:00 PST

Seventeen Magazine Writeup

Hey all, So all this recognition and cool press is all new to me. I mean it's really cool but it's just so new. So I just played Seventeen Magazine's Fashion Show sponsored by Macy's and it was a...
Posted by Erik DiNardo on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:14:00 PST