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About Me

Chicago-based Singer/Songwriter, Ed Gershon, caught the music wave at three years of age. "The Record, The Record" is what I used to run around saying. Music was always around. I would listen to the Beatles and James Taylor. My grandmother would play piano and my Uncle would spin me blues legends. I just got influenced by what ever music I could get my hands on. I played saxophone and clarinet prior to the guitar. Playing guitar and singing, Ed is no stranger to the stage performing at venues throughout the Chicago area. He also traveled out for a memorable show at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. Ed has also spent the past three years performing acoustic sets at Potbelly Sandwich Stores in Kildeer and Deerfield, IL. Ed's music is honest and soulful, attracting a broad audience. "Music is what I love to do- it is what I dream about. I'm grateful for the ability to share my thoughts and life with the community. Seeing someone smiling and dancing is the greatest reward- after all that's what music is about."

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/9/2006
Band Website: edcoustic.com -music site is being re-designed
Band Members: Ed Gershon- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Looping
Influences: The Beatles, James Taylor, John Mayer, Ben Harper, Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright,Ryan Adams, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, Melissa Etheridge, Annie Lennox,The Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Indigo Girls, Radiohead, Wilco, Lewis Taylor, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Miles Davis, John Coltrane
Sounds Like: My influences with my own twist of lemon.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Cubby Bear- Wrigleyville 3/27/08

Fellow Friends,I’m pleased to announce my first show of 2008 in the city. I will be performing at the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville on Thursday, March 27. My set will start promptly at 10. There wi...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:16:00 PST

Happy Holidays with Free Music!

Fellow Friends,I hope this post finds you all well. As you know, I've been laying low this year with doing only a few shows outside of my weekly Potbelly performances. As a thank you to all of you for...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:07:00 PST

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!

Fellow Friends, If your in college and would like to help me book shows at your campus please send me an e-mail. I will compensate you for your help. Thanks for the continued support. P...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:28:00 PST

Happy Holidays

Fellow Friends, I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very safe and happy holiday season. I am currently just playing out at Potbelly in Deerfield, IL 11:30-1:30 on Saturdays and Potbell...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:59:00 PST

CD RELEASE PARTY!!! TONIC ROOM 11.15.06

Fellow Friends, I'm pleased to announce that you can pick up a copy of the brand new live CD at the Tonic Room performance on Wednesday, November 15. My set will start promptly at 9. As a thank you fo...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:05:00 PST

New Studio Recording

Fellow Friends, I am pleased to announce that I will be going into the studio next week to record brand new material along with a few of the older songs. I will post an announcement as to the official...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:08:00 PST

Live at Potbelly Sandwich Works

Ed Gershon Live at Potbelly Sandwich Works Locations: Kildeer, Il Friday and Sunday 12-2 Deerfield, Il Saturday 11:30-1:30 visit www.edcoustic.com for more information...
Posted by Ed Gershon on Wed, 31 May 2006 09:29:00 PST