10 PM ET (7PM PT) July 14, 2010 on “Rockers In Recovery” Musician Erin Alden has just finished a new EP called “Meant to be” with Chad Gendason producing, with an all-star list of musicians.
Some of the names of musicians that contributed are:
Randy Cooke-drums (Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart)
Jon Button-bass (Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow, Shakira)
Stevie Blacke- strings (Madonna, Pink, Weezer)
Ben Peeler-lap steel guitar (The Wallflowers, Josh Radin)
Ryan Krieger-drums (Crow-Mags, Street Beat )
In addition to her solo work, Erin is a producer and a songwriter for other Artists.
A strong suit for Erin has always been her talent for collaboration with other fine songwriters. Some of her writing partners have been:
Stevie Blacke, (Pink, Maddona, Weezer)
Alain Whyte, (Morrissey)
Brian MacLeod (Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Linda Perry)
Martyn Lenoble (Porno for Pyros, Janes Addiction)
Jon Button, (Roger Daltrey, Sheryl Crow, Shakira)
Cheche Alara (Christina Aguilara, Pink, American Idol)
Gregg Sutton,(Bob Dylan, Lone Justice)
FILMS
Erin’s songs have played their own prominent roles in films and television programs.
PERFORMANCE
Erin has also brought her songs to many stages in and around Southern California, including The Viper Room, B.B.Kings, Genghis Cohen, The Gig, Hotel Cafe, the Joint, Key Club, KingKing, Luna Park, M Bar, and theTemple Bar.
Nice praises:
Erin Alden::: Smart, girlish, folk-pop, with melodies that bury themselves in your soul. Other World News
What can I say? if you don’t know who Erin Alden is..you should. Her music is so addicting that I found myself humming several of her tunes, like Story of the Week and Miserably Happy two days later. That in my mind means they are hits. Dennis Thomas-Los Angeles Variety News
Erin Alden is another independent female vocalist who is quickly proving that the latest crop of independent artists is creating music every bit as good, if not better, than most of the standards you hear on todays radio waves. Erin recently appeared on the latest release from Grammy nominated producer and composer Headfridge. www.soundtrip.com
This month’s spotlight music artist: ERIN ALDEN Songs are great! Both for your daily listening edification, and for film and television placement – she is a remarkable song writer and performer. Hollywood Shorts
Links to Erin’s sites
http://www.myspace.com/erinalden
http://twitter.com/erinalden
http://www.reverbnation.com/erinalden
http://www.last.fm/music/Erin+Alden
http://www.amazon.com/Erin-Alden/dp/B0013QOW5Y