Eric Folkerth

Award winning songwriter Eric Folkerth (yes it's his real name) finds metaphors in all sorts of life experiences: from Dinosaurs and Donut Shops, to the birth of his first child. Audiences and critics alike say Eric is a spellbinding storyteller.

Eric's first CD, Songs for the Time Being was recorded at Phattman Studios in Dallas, and was coproduced by the studio's owner, Clark Findley.

Eric is again working with Clark on his second CD, entitled, "Return." It features guest appearances from Billy Jonas and Rachel Bissex, as well as a host of other talented Dallas-area musicians. Expected release date in 2005

Eric Folkerth is a minister, musician and blogger from Dallas, Texas. This website supports his music and blogging. For information on his church and ministry, click here.

Eric Folkerth (yes it's his real name) is an award winning songwrite who finds metaphors in all sorts of life experiences: from Dinosaurs and Donut Shops; to the birth of his daughter and the pain of war.

-- Eric was a 2003 semi-finalist in the Wildflower Festival Songwriter Contest.
-- Eric was a 2004 finalist at the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter Competition.
-- Eric was a 2004 finalist at the Fifth Street Festival Songwriter Competition.

-- Eric's song I Will Sing has won three awards:
Honorable Mention in the 9th Annual Billboard Songwriter Contest
Honorable Mention in the Great American Song Contest.
It has also been part of a United Nations project, called "New Songs for Peace."

DallasMusic.com:
"Once in a while...DIY rookies will use their record releasing opportunity to astound and amaze us. Eric Folkerth is one of these....The song writing on this record is just amazing...Eric has proven with this CD that he's not just another coffeehouse guitar strummer. He is a legitimate singer/songwriter that is waiting to be discovered, and I hope it won't be long until he is."

The GlobalMuse.com:
"Eric has an excellent voice that surrounds his music. The lyrics are very intelligent and contain the ingredients of beauty and truth that is a quality of only the best singer/songwriters. This music is very inspirational and extremely infectious....Simply put, this is a great album."

MusicStew.com:
"Eric's CD is an exciting combination of freshness, brilliant imagery, catchy melodies and wisdom. The songs range from poignant to joyful, serious to silly but never lose the wonder and enthusiasm of a first kiss."

Radio Valhalla:
"Eric is a man with a clue. And the clue is about how to write damn good songs. "I Will Sing" captures the spirit of music and just plain makes you feel good...This song could put the makers of Prozac out of business."