MUSIC

You Know Why I'm Here is a collection of songs recorded in October 2022 and with the exception of Danny's Song were written in January 2022.

Where Eric's previous record Caldera saw a new path in Eric's recording process bringing in a handful of tracks recorded from friends around the country during the COVID-19 lockdown, YKWIH is a full departure from Eric's earlier records where he played all the instruments. Bringing in Andrew Clapp, Mario Pagliarulo, Micah Munro, Ethan Ice, and Cody Russell to complete the band and recorded at Eric's Car-Park Studios in Edgewater, CO YKWIH takes you on a journey through rock and roll, Americana, and even some calypso styles of music with songs that at their heart are as comfortable with just an acoustic guitar as they are with a six piece band. YKWIH sees three co-writes with Cristian Basso from Babaux & The Peacemakers penning some lyrics on Peace, Eric Carter from Bloodkin helping with the music on Fireworks & Fashion Shows, and Jojo Hermann from Widespread Panic co-writing the music and lyrics to You Know Why I'm Here.

"Though these songs are from a very specific moment in my life and history they feel timeless and will hopefully stand tall in the hard fought test of time" -Eric Martinez

Released December 6, 2024

Eric Martinez- Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vocals
Mario Pagliarulo- Bass, Vocals
Andrew Clapp- Drums
Micah Munro- Vocals
Ethan Ice- Piano, Organ, Accordion
Cody Russell- Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Banjo

Thanks to: Sarah, Ruthie, Ursula, Summer, And Laney
Produced/Engineered by: Eric Martinez
Recorded at: Car-Park Studios Edgewater, CO
Mastered by: Doug Krebs Mastering
Cover Art: Diana Azab