Eric Sommer at The Sentient Bean • Saturday, August 23 • 7pm

Eric Sommer at The Sentient Bean – August 23!

The Sentient Bean isn’t just a coffeehouse — it’s a portal where time bends, and people drift in with curiosity and leave with stories they can’t quite explain. It’s the ultimate spot to disappear for a few hours and re-emerge. Now refreshed, recharged, and ready for whatever’s next.

All sentient life forms are welcome! And if you happen to be dragging yourself down Park Avenue at 7 AM with the hazy afterglow of last night’s adventures, just hang around a bit. The Sentient Bean has everything you need — strong coffee, smoothies, and other liquid miracles to help that freight train. Yes, that same one rattling through your head slow down… and while you’re at it, catch Eric Sommer live on August 23!

Poet, Songcrafter, Performer

Poet, songwriter, helluva guitar player, and musical raconteur, Eric Sommer brings a solo set packed with songs that tell stories of dusty roads, restless hearts, and wild nights. His catalog stretches across genres and eras — from the raw edge of “Europe, Europe” and the high-octane party anthem “Boom Boom Titty,” to the haunting lament of “My Little Hometown,” a tribute to the communities devastated by Hurricane Helen in Western North Carolina. Each song carries its own weight — stories drawn from his time touring with icons like John Mayall, Nick Lowe, and Little Feat, and crafted in venues from Boston to Berlin.

The Fabulous Piedmonts

The Fabulous Piedmonts won’t be in the mix this time around, but they’ll be back in action soon. Meanwhile, it’s all Eric, all night — a one-man sonic adventure through open tunings, slide guitar mastery, lap-slap wizardry, and a fingering style so ferocious it makes the strings beg for mercy. Eric’s aggressive, percussive approach and uncanny ability to weave vivid narratives into his music will make you feel like you’re part of the journey — and you won’t want it to end.

Don’t miss Eric Sommer at The Sentient Bean on August 23! Come for the coffee, stay for the soul-shaking, mind-bending guitar adventure that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Studie Burns, Record Round Up, UK

__________________

“How do you call this sidekick to unique personalities ranging from Nick Lowe to John Koerner an underachiever? This multi-instrumentalist bad boy could easily be a superstar in his own right…” Midwest Record, Lake Zurich, IL

__________________

“Eric Sommer is an astounding guitar player, a virtuoso on acoustic and electric… Eric has worked with everybody who is anybody; His resume’ reads like a musical encyclopedia…” Nashville Music Reviews, Don & Sherry’s Blog

__________________

“It’s a wonderful evening whenever Eric Sommer is part of it… Not to be missed!” Austin Record, Steve Barron

___________________

CityBeat/Best of Cincinnati

Guitarin’ and Singin’ are what Eric Sommer is all about.

Singer/songwriter Eric Sommer is an unbelievable intersection of improbable influences. That and insane experiences channeled into an amazingly diverse catalog. His is a résumé that reads more like a musical adventure novel than a series of career bullet points.