Hans Erik will be debuting his new trio, consisting of Hans on vocals, keys and guitars, Erik Naslund on bass and vocals, and Chris Stromquist on drums and vocals.  The trio’s first show is at a Park Slope mainstay called Bar 4. Details below:


When:  June 16th, 10pm sharp

Where: Bar 4 located at 444 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Who:  Hans Erik Trio; Hans Erik, Erik Naslund, Chris Stromquist

How Much:  FREE!


A little about Bar 4:

Bar4 redefines the term “neighborhood bar”. It’s a cozy lounge and music venue that serves up a tantalizing mix of live music and DJs, cocktails and draft beers at its candle-lit, copper bar. Favored by both Park Slope residents and local musicians, DJ parties and renowned comedians draw a diverse group of devotees.

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Hans Erik will be performing Friday, May 21st 2010, at Googie’s Lounge above the Living Room.  Hans will be joined by friend and long time collaborator Erik Naslund on bass and backing vocals.  Here are the details:

What:  Hans Erik and Erik Naslund live at Googie’s Lounge
Where:  154 Ludlow St, 10002
When:  Friday, May 21st at 7:30pm sharp
How much:  FREE

Just up the rickety stairwell of LES institution the Living Room hovers Googie’s Lounge, a folksy venue posing as your spinster aunt’s dusty attic. Googie’s is more an appendage of the LR than a separate establishment, and it doesn’t have its own bar (waitresses in flats and tights climb 32 stairs to better serve you), but it does make for an endearingly ramshackle performance space, complete with musty curtains, scattered holiday lighting, and an ivory-white baby grand. Coated in a soft sky blue, the Lounge’s extremely casual air allows for the intimacy its music demands: A few low-lit tables place drinkers face-to-face with the brave song smiths. There couldn’t be a better place to catch your girlfriend’s best friend’s college roommate cousins’ CD-release party. — Patrick Coffee of NYmag

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This May 7th Hans Erik will be performing at Le Poisson Rouge as part of the Minnesota Monthly Happy Hour Artist Showcase.  He will be joined by friend and collaborator Erik Naslund.

Hans Erik has been busy at work with two musical projects, one centered around his songwriting, both old and new.  The other is for a nascent group to called TYPE which is more about pushing the boundaries of songwriting and sound.

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Where: The Waltz Astoria, 2314 Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11105-3336 – (718) 956-8742
When:  Friday, March 12th, 10pm
How much:  FREE ($10 food/beverage minimum per person)

The Waltz Astoria is a unique performance space and artistic minded wine/desert bar located in a cozy European neighborhood that overlooks the city of Manhattan from across the East River. Since its opening in 2005, the Waltz Astoria has presented hundreds of shows ranging from Classical trios to hip hop and world music. Wednesday Night Open Mic is the longest and the most successful running open mic in Queens, drawing talent scouts citywide. We showcase some of the most entertaining local talents and touring artists; it is known for its eclectic but selective booking. Waltz was featured as Best of New York 2008 in New York Magazine.

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