Catchy radio friendly songs, identifiable lyrics, and a dynamic stage show are the reasons why fans can't get enough of Austin Alt Country rockers Erik Larson and Peacemaker - a true Texas triple threat that keeps music fans coming back for more. Channeling the likes of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, ELP creates a true connection to the soul of the common man. Singing from the heart and playing from the gut is what these boys do best. Their much-anticipated self-titled debut album is a true Americana masterpiece. With songs that run the gamut from heartbreakers to rockers, from spellbinders to classics, Erik Larson and Peacemaker puts their own gritty, raw stamp on the Red Dirt/Americana music. Call it Dirty Americana or Americana Dirt - ELP puts a new brand on a classic Texas sound. Erik Larson: acoustic guitar, lead vocals Billy Chainsaw: bass, vocals Joe Eddy Hines: guitar “Dirty Dave” Drapen: slide guitar, vocals Brian Watkins: drums Produced and Engineered by Mac McNabb at Oxford Audio All songs © Erik Larson (ASCAP) except tracks: 1. Larson-Blake-Hines 2. & 12. Larson-Blake-Hines-Drapen-Dansfiell 4. Larson-Blake 7. Joe Doerr/Hand of Glory Music (BMI) 8. Larson-Hines-Drapen-Dansfiell 9. Larson-Blake-Drapen-Dansfiell 10. Larson-Dansfiell 11. Larson-Drapen All songs ©. All rights reserved. Drums: Paul Soliz (tracks 3, 5, & 10) Richard White (tracks 1, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 12) Mac McNabb (tracks 2 & 9) Additional vocals: Michael Moyer Design: Alpha Hotel Cover photo: Brian Watkins This album is dedicated to my loving mother Mary Anne Larson. Special thanks to: Ronia Blake, Mike Blizzard, Allyson Frost, Gigi Greco, Dagney Hines, Arwen Hines, Irene Wild Hines, Dan Hudsky, Jill Kirby, M. A. Larson, Lauretta Martin, Michael Moyer, Olivia, Paul Soliz, Richard White. "'Erik Larson and Peacemaker' will be on my top 5 list of favorite local CD’s this year. At first I was a bit surprised by the rootsy, country flavor and the newfound honesty coming from Erik’s rock and roll heart. But listen. The album’s got an authenticity and Stonesy grit, with recurring themes about drinkin’, drugs, messin’ up, and a turbulent family relationship. In the end, it seems, peace is made with the demons, and redemption comes. A great album from start to finish." - Loris Lowe, KBLJ FM – Local Licks Live "Local hotshot Erik Larson and Peacemaker is an outfit not to be missed. From catchy to heartbreaking, ELP's songs are true craftsmanship." - R. Deadly, Rank and Revue