Songwriter’s Circle with JD Eicher, Eric Gnezda and Ryan Humbert
Join us for a special night of songs and stories featuring three Ohio songwriters whose music has hit national markets.
About JD Eicher
JD Eicher is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and novelist from the Youngstown area.
Both billed as JD Eicher & the Goodnights and independently as JD Eicher, Eicher has released nine albums—one of which also featured a Deluxe Edition—as well as a live EP and vinyl collection of his most popular songs.
Eicher also created an EP of his music to accompany the release of Nicholas Sparks’ 20th novel called Two by Two. The musician and the author toured the country to promote this project.
Touring mostly in the United States, Eicher also occasionally tours in Europe and has fans in many cities abroad. Additionally, a number of Eicher’s songs receive radio airplay and have been used in businesses, television ad campaigns, and television shows.
As a solo artist and with the Goodnights, Eicher has opened for or shared billing with Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Hot Chele Rae, Pete Yorn, Amberlin, Rod Steward, Bryan Adams, Maroon 5, Sister Hazel, Kelly Clarkson, Matt Nathanson, Train, Cartel, and Matt White, among others.
About Eric Gnezda
Eric Gnezda is an award-winning singer-songwriter and the creator and host of the PBS series, Songs at theCenter, which, for over ten years, has aired on more than 400 stations across the U.S.
A native Ohioan, Eric joins Michael Feinstein and Jorma Kaukonen as a recipient of the Ohioana Citation for Music Composition, and he has performed more than 40 times at Nashville’s iconic venue for songwriters, The Bluebird Cafe.
Amongst Eric’s many achievements, he charted a Number One bluegrass hit, “Unfinished Bridges,” which he co-wrote with “Brink” Brinkman, and was recorded by Rock Hearts. His ballad, “Daddy’s Wheels,” won a Philby award, deemed the 2021 Number One song by Phil Maqon Detroit-area radio, WHFR-FM. In addition to his performances on Songs at the Center, his songs have been featured on broad media, such as ESPN,Entertainment Tonight,Car Talk, and NPR’s All Things Considered. His anthem, “Everyone Wins” has been used nationally to promote the Special Olympics, while “Blossoms of Hope” has been a favorite among cancer survivors through the U.S. and Canada.
About Ryan Humbert of the Shootouts
Ryan Humbert is the lead singer of the northern Ohio band The Shootouts.
Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Shootouts are known for their energetic fusion of Americana, honky tonk and Western swing that Shootouts fans often refer to as “country music for people who don’t like country.”
They have shared the stage with luminaries Marty Stuart, Asleep at The Wheel, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, Jim Lauderdale, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Radney Foster, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo, Chuck Mead, Kim Richey, and many more.
The Shootouts recently released their third album, “Stampede,” co-produced by 10x Grammy-winner Ray Benson, lead singer of Asleep at The Wheel, along with his son Sam Seifert. The album features guest appearances from Benson & Asleep at The Wheel, plus Americana heavy-hitters Marty Stuart, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, and Raul Malo (of The Mavericks).
Stampede was released Feb. 24, 2023 on Soundly Music — the same day The Shootouts made their Grand Ole Opry debut as part of their twenty city “Stampede” album release tour, which also included an official showcase at SXSW. The album has spent over 13 weeks in The Americana Album Chart Top 10 (reaching #4 on 4/4/23), #1 on The Alt-Country Specialty Chart (3 times!) and was named one of the “Most Anticipated Albums Of 2023” By Saving Country Music, Wide Open Country, And Glide Magazine.
Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.
Date: Thursday, November 21
Time: 8:30 pm
Doors Open: 7:30 pm