2024 Deep Roots Spring Series – Variety @ Bar Fontaine

Variety is the popular ‘old school’ R&B/soul stylings of Eric Edwards from Cleveland, Mississippi. His upbeat repertoire is the kind of music that, according to Eric, makes audiences want to ‘eat barbecue and drink cold beer.’ Eric was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, grew up in a musical home where he started playing and singing at the early ages of 5 years old. While citing his father, Eddie Lee Edwards, as his primary musical influence, he is quick to acknowledge the contributions of his former band director, Mr. James Stamps, and musical friends Dr. Alphonso Sanders and Joe Johnson in encouraging and shaping his musical development and direction. Eric’s voice has been compared to the Isley Brothers, and he feels that God has given him a unique voice. Although known for his R&B style, Eric is also deeply rooted in gospel music. In addition to writing original music for God’s Anointed Voices, Eric has released an R&B project titled Those Vinyl Days!