Eric Dove, aka E'do, has been an active performer in the central Ohio area and
the Midwest since 1989 as a solo vocalist/guitarist, front man for the popular
Columbus rock band, Gingley JoH, in community theater, and on the screen.
As a solo act, he has performed in numerous clubs and bars in and around
Columbus such as The Lodge Bar, Brazenhead, Whiskey Dicks, Gibby's and
Tommy Keegans to name a few. He has performed as opening act for a long list of
national country acts including Josh Gracin, Buddy Jewell, Sugarland and Jeff Bates.
Additionally, Eric has taken the stage at several Nashville establishments during his
frequent visits to the Music City, including The French Quarter and the world-famous
songwriter mecca, the Bluebird Cafe. His music ranges from country to rock, island to
oldies, not to mention a healthy list of originals.
Eric has also performed roles in musical theater and film. He held leading roles
in the Ohio Lyric Theater presentations of The Pirates of Penzance and Guys and
Dolls before crowds of over 5000 people at the Springfield Arts Festival. In addition,
he can be seen in the lead roles of "Franklin", the tormented anti-hero in the Silverback
Productions independent short film, Fast Moving Men and the nostalgic, love-weary
everyman, "Phil" in the independent feature film Garage Sale. Eric is also responsible
for the film score for the latter and its title song, "My Life's in Boxes."
Also, between gigs, Eric is pursuing a full-time career as a songwriter. Many of
his numerous country tunes are currently being pitched to Nashville's biggest artists by
Writer's Zone Publishing Company in Nashville. E'do is an associate writer for Writer
Zone, which is a joint venture between veteran song-plugger/publisher Steve Bloch,
songwriter John Robbin (Chris Cagle's "Breath In, Breath Out"), and songwriter Rand
Bishop (Toby Keith's "My List"). Rand is also cowriter on tracks #3 and #12 of Eric's
CD "Go Big Or Go Home".
Other accomplishments include singing the National Anthem before a crowd of
30,000 at the final MLS Columbus Crew game at Ohio Stadium (a personal highlight,
being an OSU graduate and purebred Buckeye) and being one of 20 finalists
selected from over 750 applicants for the 2004 Central Ohio televised vocal
competition, "Gimme The Mike Columbus". Eric has several competitions in his sights
for 2005 as well, so keep an eye out for him!
Visit E’do’s website to hear some great samples of his music at
www.ericdove.com, or check out his my space account at
www.myspace.com/ericdove.