Eric Stone is a beach wedding specialist with over 400 weddings under his belt. He delivers the very best in island style beach music. Having performed in many US states and countries, he has built a loyal following, touring to promote his 15 original CDs including 1999's certified gold record Songs For Sail. One of the hardest working singer/songwriters around with lots of energy for any event. He is available for private parties, yacht clubs, festivals or any event needing high quality live music.
I have always enjoyed Eric. I heard him play many times here in the Florida Keys and he is a consummate professional. He plays to please a crowd and offers a wide variety of popular tunes. Not a penny wasted. Kept my customers coming back for more!
If you get the chance to go see Eric or hire Eric do yourself a favor and go. He is in amazing showman ,great music and a wonderful man. Live life to the fullest. Life is "permanently temporary".
In the late 90's I was given a CD that contained various trop rock artists including Eric Stone. It was then I became a huge fan of Eric's and always looked forward to anytime he'd come out with new music. At the time, I was deployed in the Navy, and when in the USA I was on the west coast. I always hoped one day I'd be able to see him live.
Fast forward almost 20 years and I'm living in Gulf Shores Alabama about the same time Eric moves up to Destin, not far away.
I took that opportunity to have him over to play on our back deck for a house concert.
20 years of expectation and I was not disappointed. He put on a great show and my friends that attended thought I was some kind of music king-pin having such a talented guy right there in my back yard.
I highly recommend hiring Eric for a house concert, party, corporate event..... anything event you may be hosting in which it's important your guest enjoy themselves! Thank you Eric for sharing your talent with us..... and, I know you earned a lot of new fans that day.
Response from Eric Stone:
Eric,
That was a well crafted review. To all reading this, I swear I didn't write it!
Thanks, Eric
P.S. The $20.00 is in the mail.
We hired Eric to play our dock party when we lived at Stock Island Village Marina! He was so accommodating and easy to deal with! He played many of his awesome originals as well as some requests from guests. He even allowed a couple people to join in and play with him on a song or two. People talked about our party for a year thanks to Eric's amazing music!!!
Response from Eric Stone:
HI Babette! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I hope I can do a show this summer in the area y'all are at now. Smooth sailing!
Eric
Pablo and I have had Eric play at our previous house concert venue, The Sandbox on Anna Maria Island, and our current one, Diablo Creek. Eric is an incredible songwriter who tells tales of boating and living the dream! He tells great stories about how the songs were created and plays the songs with amazing talent. Not only has Eric performed many times at our house concert venue, more importantly, he is now our dear friend, as is his wife Kim.
Response from Eric Stone:
That is a heart warming review. Thank you Diana! I'm gushing. I can't wait to see y'all again! Hi to Pablo. Eric
Eric Stone's music is a gigantic package of fun times, happy events, and great memories. He is a talented musician with an enduring voice, an artist who can write songs that hit life and it's experiences square on the head. Sure, he can do covers, but you won't want any of that once you've heard his music. His ability to write songs and play the guitar is only part of it. When he performs, you can see the love he has for sharing his work and his personality draws the crowd into the moment. I admit it, I'm an Eric Stone junkie!
Response from Eric Stone:
Wow Jennifer, that was an awesome review. I fell humbled. Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it. Eric
I was introduced to Eric's music many years ago by a fellow sailor as we sailed up the east coast for Oriental, North Carolina. Eric rapidly became my favorite recording artist as his songs are about everything I love; boating, islands, sand and seas, along with some great country tunes. Almost 7 years ago, I hired the Eric Stone Band to play at my retirement party on Lake Lanier in north Georgia. To this day, it is considered to be one of the best parties ever at Sunrise Cove Marina. As a result, last year I co-sponsored, with Sunrise Cove Marina, a return engagement by Eric. Good times were had by all.
I own all of Eric's music and will continue to purchase every CD he releases.
Response from Eric Stone:
Mark,
Thanks man for the great review. I always look forward to returning to Georgia and doing a show for the boys in blue! Hopefully we can do it again this summer! Say hi to Kay & Stoner!
Eric
We hired Eric for our local marina's spring party "The Burning of the Socks". Eric was a good sport when it comes to a more "primitive" set up and never complained. Just got on stage and blew everyone away. Will definitely have him back again!
Response from Eric Stone:
Hey Blaine,
Thanks a bunch for the review. Always fun at the Marina. Like I said before, I'm not picky, all I need is a couch. I hope to see y'all again this year. Eric
Eric Stone is an accomplished artist much loved by those who want to escape the everyday for the music of the islands, trade winds, pirates and Parrotheads. His Solo performance is professional. Eric makes every fan feel like a friend. He is kind and easily approachable to speak to and sign CD and T shirts. I have seen Eric Stone Band and Eric Stone solo both performancesides excellent!
Response from Eric Stone:
Thank you so much Ronald! That is very, very kind of you to say.
Eric
I had seen Eric and his band at several boat shows, so when I turned 40 that is who I wanted to play my party. Eric did an awesome job and played until the last person left.
He has a great songs, great attitude and will make any party fun!
Response from Eric Stone:
Thank you very, very much Brian. I really appreciate it. If you ever need me for another event or know of anyone, please do not fail to ask. I'll be there. Eric
We've had Eric as a backyard performer and seen him in many venues. You get the real deal with him. Plus he is the Latt and Atts official musician
Response from Eric Stone:
Thank you Dean. That is very kind of you. I look forward to playing your event every year! Smooth sailing! Eric
For years I have gone to St. Pete boat show, and have made sure to see the after party with Eric every time. From the pages of Latitudes and Attitudes his music has inspired and soothed. So it was with great love of his music I traveled over 700 miles each December to hear him play. this year thanks to internet media I got to spend time listening and this past December met the man behind the music.
Response from Eric Stone:
David,
You rock! Thanks for the nice review. I greatly appreciate it. I look forward to rocking the dock in Miami this year at the Boat Show. Eric
Wow, Eric, where do I begin? I've been listening to you for at least 20 years or so and have never heard a bad tune from you or your band.I think I have every CD you've put out starting with your SCUBA CDs. This guy and his band won't let you down! Eric, Gary, Kyle YOU GUYS ROCK!
Response from Eric Stone:
Thanks so much Philip!
Eric
I bought my first Eric Stone album through Lattitudes & Attitudes sailing magazine in 1996. Living in Idaho, I knew my time there was finite.
Now living in Florida, I've seen Eric 10+ times.
Permanently Temporary brings me to my knees EVERYTIME I hear it.
Thanks!
I had an open house at my 1 year anniversary for my auction house in Destin FL. I hired the Eric Stone Band and they arrived on time and were very professional and considerate of my needs. I wanted softer music during dinner and then some dance tunes for later. They did exactly what I asked. They were the perfect volume the entire time and very good at what they do. Several of my clients have inquired about booking them in the future.
Response from Eric Stone:
Thanks Matt for the kind review!!
I book a lot of bands for the Ocean Reef Club, and I hired the Eric Stone Band in their duo format and I was blown away at how much sound these guys put out. They used state of the art BOSE sound system and covered the entire area yet we still could talk over them, They were not to loud, just right!
Response from Eric Stone:
Thanks for the opportunity Jeff. I hope we can play there again real soon. Awesome place!
Eric
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $200,000 - Upon Request
The very best high energy island style beach music on the planet. You like Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band? Then you'll love Eric Stone. He is no Buffett wannabee, he is the real deal with amazing original music and cover tunes with their own twist.
Eric Stone just finished a 7 month US Tour. His 16th since 1999. He is spending the Winter in the SW Florida area and booking from Tarpon Springs to Naples and beyond. Eric is available solo, duo , trio or as a full band.
When he plays solo he can do an all acoustic show or jam with backing tracks and give the crowd the sound of a three piece power trio with many great danceable tracks. His wide variety of music and genres work for any occasion. Country, rock, pop, reggae, folk or a combo of all of it.
He is taking booking in SW Florida until July when his 17th US Tour will kick off.
Here is a small list of venues performed:
Capt Jacks - Tarpon Springs, FL
Nav-A-Gator - Arcadia, FL
Hurricane Charley's - Punta Gorda, FL
San Destin Hilton - Destin, FL
Whiskey Joe's - Tampa, FL
Margaritaville - New Orleans, Orlando, Key West, Nashville
Bahama Breeze - Orlando, Tampa, Memphis, Las Vegas, Detroit
Cheeseburger In Paradise - Destin, Indianapolis
AJ's - Destin, FL
Schooner Wharf - Key West, FL
Ocean Reef - Key Largo, FL
Snappers - Key Largo, FL
Casa Marina - Key West, FL
Dockside Tropical Cafe' - Marathon, FL
Under The Boardwalk - Panama City, FL
Tops'l - Destin, FL
The Shores of Panama - Panama City, FL
Fuddpuckers - Destin, FL
Latitude 18 - St Thomas Virgin Islands
Pusser's Marina Cay - British Virgin Islands
Dreams Resort - Puerta Aventura Mexico
Mooloolaba RCL - Australia
NZ Int'l Boatshow - New Zealand
Miami Int'l Boatshow - Miami, FL
Ft Lauderdale Int'l Boatshow - Ft Lauderdale, FL
Strictly Sail Pacific - Oakland, CA
St Pete Int'l Boatshow - St Petersburg, FL
Winterfest - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Many Many more...
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