Eric Lazar is a guitarist/singer/songwriter based in Oregon and a one man band these days. He is a Musicians Institute graduate, guitar teacher and a former student at the Conservatory of Music at the University of The Pacific. After 20+ years of playing live, he is currently writing background instrumental music for TV, movies, games, commercials, etc. in multiple genres including Rock, Americana, Electronic Rock, Cinematic, Ambient and Classic Metal.
Eric's influences include 60's/70's Classic/Rock, Americana, traditional Blues and Country, Alt Rock, Folk Rock, Synth Rock, and Classic Metal. His bands have included Xenogenic, The Mere Mortals, The New Natives, Fatcat, Oakbottom, Lightning Hand and Homegrown Sounds.
He has been a part of at least 11 studio albums with various bands/projects. His songs have been used in movies such as "The Bill Collector", TV/radio spots like the Phoenix Zoo, used as background music for commercials in Oregon/Washington and other random commercial projects. His bands over the years have opened/played before Journey, ZZ Top, Mumbo Gumbo, David Gans and others.
