Eric started his musical career in the Boston area and has been a regular player on
many national tours and showcases. He worked in Europe for two years with Nick Lowe
and acts Bram Tchaikovsky and Wreckless Eric on Danish, German and British rock
stages, returned to Boston and formed The Atomics, a cult power-pop band in South
Boston. His influences are as diverse as Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Steve Howe
and The Ramones. Mr. Sommer's current project with power trio "The Piedmonts"
shake up Chet Atkins and David Bromberg influences with those of Randy Travis and
British Rocker Elvis Costello - a remarkable mix.

He has been on the road, in the studio, on stage, in front of or behind Jerry Douglas,
Leon Redbone, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, John Mayall, Dr. John, David Bromberg, Andy McKee, John Hammond Jr., too many to name...

With open tunings, slide guitar, lap-slap tone guitar and a remarkably aggressive fingering
style approach, watching Eric Sommer will make you jump out of your seat and
holler for joy! There are very few players who have maintained this authentic American
style of guitar and Eric Sommer is one of the very best.