Eric is an actor, vocalist, and overall master of “character”, having played diverse roles ranging from Fagin in “Oliver” to Sky Masterson in “Guys & Dolls”. He has even recreated Gregory Peck’s Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”, meaning an impersonation of Peck is not out of the question. Having appeared in numerous roles on stage, in film and TV, Eric’s approach to any character lies in the detail, which makes every one of his characters unique and whole. As a great fan of Dean Martin, Eric’s pursuit of Dino’s essential being is on-going and most rewarding. (Please note, that while Dino carries a glass and/or an unlit cigarette in his act, real alcohol is never permitted on my stage!)

While Eric has long been able to sing Dean’s signature, “Everybody Loves Somebody”, his immersion into “The King of Cool” himself, is a rather recent occurrence. In September, 2008, he attended the Sunburst Convention of Tribute Artists to “test the waters”, at the strong suggestion of his wonderful wife, Patty. That success in Florida on only two weeks of prep, led to his first gig in Kansas City, at the KC Power & Light District’s version of Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. Eric then teamed up with a “Jerry Lewis”, and booked great gigs with a Martin and Lewis Tribute, “The Crooner & The Comic”. Their success led them to an invitation to perform at the 2009 Dean Martin Festival, which is held annually in Dino’s hometown of Steubenville, Ohio.

And the journey continues…now on his own, Eric is performing his solo act, “Dino!, a Tribute to Dean Martin. Numerous opportunities and projects are on the horizon, including a new song written by Marita Brake, “Shaken, Not Stirred”… Find it on CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes, et al.

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Eric Richardson also performs a tribute act of Salvador Dali! Book your event today!