Eric Roberson w/Algebra Blessett LIVE in Concert – BB Jazz Huntington Beach Concert Series | Feb. 1st, 2014
Huntington Beach, CA – BBJazz is pleased to announce that recording artist, songwriter and producer Eric Roberson will perform at the Huntington Beach Library Theatre on February 1 at 7pm and 9pm, with special guest Algebra Blessett. This featured show is the start of the 13th Annual BBJazz Concert Series.
Affectionately called ‘Erro’ by fans and friends, Eric’s music is relatable, allowing him to form personal connections with each of his listeners by telling stories through music. His music is influenced by elements of music styles varying from Soul, Rhythm & Blues, House, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rock and more, inhibiting him from being confined or limited to any one genre of music. It is personal, poetic, positive and progressive.
While attending Howard University, Eric was signed to Warner Brothers and released his first single “The Moon” in 1994, which charted on Billboard’s Top 100 R&B/Hip Hop Chart. Eric later entered into a song writing deal with EMI Publishing where he would write for and work with a number of notable artists including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Osulande, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Carl Thomas, Vivian Green, 112, Will Smith and countless others.
In 2001, he established his record label B.L.U.E. Erro Soul where he released his first independent project, The Esoteric Movement. Subsequently, Eric has gone on to release 7 other independent projects on his label: The Vault 1.0, The Vault Vol. 1.5, TheAppetizer, Erro Live: Vol. DC, Left, and Music Fan First, and his latest project Mr. Nice Guy? (2011). What once began as a hobby has now become an affluent business which has gone on to sell over 80,000 CD’s independently, thousands of digital downloads, and allowed Eric to tour all over, nationally and internationally, and in front of crowds of up to thousands.
‘Erro’ has earned the great respect and admiration of his peers and fans. Recognized for his undeniable talents, he became the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and was the recipient of the Underground Artist of the Year BETJ Virtual Award with Rahsaan Patterson in 2008. Released in late summer 2009, his album Music Fan First debuted in the top 10 on the ITunes R&B/Soul Charts. The album went on to entering into the top 100 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the song “Borrow You”, the Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the album itself. In both 2010 and 2011, Eric Roberson received Grammy Award nominations in the category of Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the songs “A Tale of Two” and “Still” respectively, an amazing accomplishment for an independent artist.
Before each show at the Huntington Beach Library Theatre, guests can enjoy dinner service starting at 5:30pm for the 7:00pm show and 7:30pm for the 9:00pm show. Dinner is prepared by B&L Catering and served across the hall from the theatre.
BB Jazz is a non-profit organization that produces concerts throughout the year featuring Smooth Jazz, R&B, Soul and Contemporary artists. Proceeds benefit various local charities. For more information on the concert event contact: Phone (714) 377-7574; Fax (714) 475-1595.