Balancing Music, Visual Art and Fatherhood – Eric Bolander

Lexington Kentucky based songwriter Eric Bolander is a working musician and visual arts teacher. We were introduced by fellow songwriter and artist Abe Partridge, who has also been featured on this podcast. Check out Abe's episode Eric is notably excited about a new relationship with Eastwood Records. Eastwood is working with Eric on the re-release of his 2017 album The Wind. There's plenty to be excited about. The promotional activity for this re-release offers a potential boost for Eric's music career. Among the topics we discuss (not necessarily in this order) are self doubt, connecting with fans on a personal level, email list building, house shows (aka house concerts), the challenge of booking quality gigs, balancing fatherhood, teaching and music, marketing his music versus his visual art, and what he's most challenged as a music artist today. Hear Eric's album title track song, The Wind at the end of our conversation Eric music juggling act also includes touring with a trio and a side-project rock band called Alcatraz Shakedown. He admits representation and a team would be nice, but Eric is clearly thankful for everything he has. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Bolander. If you do enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Read bonus content related to this episode. [Full Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase products using these links, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!] SHOW NOTES EricBolander.com Eric on SoundCloud Bruce Springsteen's Devils & Dust John Moreland In the Throes Eastwood Records The Whiskey Riders Master Musicians Festival Sean Whiting Apples in Stereo Kickin' It On The Creek Alcatraz Shakedown Beauty in Music and Art – Abe Partridge on The Unstarving Musician's Podcast RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians