Williamsburg, Virginia-based singer-songwriter Erik Gaines is best known around town for his powerful vocals that cut to the core of his listeners' emotions. His original music draws influences from artists like JJ Grey and Mofro, Wilson Pickett, and Chuck Ragan, as well as other southern rock, country, folk and blues artists. Many years ago, while growing up near Nashville, a close friend gave him the admonition to "write about what you know". With that statement as a guide, Erik has finally begun to craft songs that draw from his life experiences and the area he lives.
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Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
Expect an engaging performance filled with covers and original songs that weave personal stories and the spirit of Williamsburg into a tapestry of emotion. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering him for the first time, Erik Gaines promises a night of music that resonates long after the last note fades.
JUST TRYING TO BE WILLIAMSBURG FAMOUS
Williamsburg, Virginia-based singer-songwriter Erik Gaines is best known around town for his powerful vocals that cut to the core of his listeners' emotions. His original music draws influences from artists like JJ Grey and Mofro, Wilson Pickett, and Chuck Ragan, as well as other southern rock, country, folk and blues artists. Many years ago, while growing up near Nashville, a close friend gave him the admonition to "write about what you know". With that statement as a guide, Erik has finally begun to craft songs that draw from his life experiences and the area he lives.
A Pirate Looks at 40 /Jimmy Buffett
Ain’t Wasting time / Allman Brothers
Atlantic City / Bruce Springsteen
Better days / Citizen King
Bring it on home to me / Sam Cooke
Burden In My Hand / Chris Cornell
By my side / JJ Grey & Mofro
Country roads / John Denver
Cover me up / Jason Isbell
Dew Drops / JJ Grey & Mofro
Dogwood / Whiskey Myers
Down low / Town Mountain
Down to the river / Ben Caplan
Drunken poets dream / Ray Wylie Hubbard
End of the world as we know it /REM
Everybody hurts / REM
Fast car / Tracy Chapman
Feathered Indians / Tyler Childers
Friends in Low Places / Garth Brooks
Friend of the Devil / Grateful Dead
Gallows Pole / Willie Watson
Good Lord Laurie / Turnpike Troubadours
Heavy / train
Hell or High Water / William Elliott Whitmore
I’d look good on you / Ernie Halter
I’m on fire / Bruce Springsteen
Lady May / Tyler Childers
Like a stone / Chris Cornell
Little red Corvette / Prince
Lover / Taylor Swift
Melissa / Allman Brothers
Midnight / William Elliott Whitmore
Moondance / Van Morrison
Nose on the Grindstone / Tyler Childers
Pink houses / John Cougar Mellencamp
Porch light / Josh Meloy
Redemption song / Bob Marley
Sand in my boots /Morgan Wallen
Silver dagger / Charley Crockett
Snake Farm / Ray Wylie Hubbard
Something may catch fire / Chuck Ragan
Stone / Whiskey Myers
Straw in the wind / The Steel Woods
Stuck on you / Lionel Richie
Summertime / Sam Cooke
Sweet pea / Amos Lee
The Thunder Rolls / Garth Brooks
Tupelo Honey / Van Morrison
Wanted Dead or Alive / Bon Jovi
White House Road / Tyler Childers
You sexy thing / Hot Chocolate
ORIGINALS
Ironbound / Erik Gaines
Black dog / Erik Gaines
Fools tread / Erik Gaines
I only mean the best / Erik Gaines
I love you more tomorrow / Erik Gaines
Long Time Coming / Erik Gaines
Bad dog / Erik Gaines
I can’t even / Erik Gaines & Bryan Huwar
OK Oklahoma / Erik Gaines & Bryan Huwar
What she don’t know / Erik Gaines & Alexa DIggs
JJ Grey
Allman Brothers
Charley Crockett
Chuck Reagan
Wilson Pickett
Access to electricity
Singing Guitarist
