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Greetings friends! Get a taste of what you'll see tomorrow night 7pm live at the Viper Room for City Of Nations! NEW VIDEO "A Lie". Watch it in 720p. Blessings. Eric

 

Here are two new videos. Songs taken from my concert last year in Hollywood. "I Dare You" & "Could This Be". I hope you and all of your families have an incredible Labor Day weekend. Many Blessings to all of you. Eric

 

Entertainment entities Oz City and Symbiotic Nation unite to present Eric Knight, Hopkinson, Ignacio Val and Steve Cooke at the Viper Room in West Hollywood September 8 for international event City Of Nations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles, August 23, 2010 – Entertainment organizations Oz City and Symbiotic Nation have joined forces to present the international event City Of Nations featuring four artists whose musical styles embody what’s current in the world of modern music: Eric Knight (USA), Hopkinson (Australia), Ignacio Val (Bolivia) and Steve Cooke (United Kingdom) will perform live on Wednesday September 8 at the world famous Viper Room (8852 W. Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069) in West Hollywood. The show is $7, and members of the public 21 years and older are encouraged to attend.

City Of Nations’ showcases the best international and emerging artists in Los Angeles and brings the global entertainment industry together under one roof. Global partners CrowdWorkz & Persistent Management are proud supporters of this event, as well as the world famous Viper Room.

Eric Knight has taken the contemporary appropriate “do-it-yourself” attitude to a whole new level. Opening for acts including KISS, Dave Matthews Band, Aerosmith and Kid Rock, Knight has worked tirelessly to introduce his original music to the masses. In December 2008, he walked away with Outstanding Male Solo Artist bragging rights at the Rockies Awards in Hollywood. Dressed to kill in a sharp suit and tie, he offers a decidedly unbridled take on rock that remains tastefully aware of rock and roll’s pioneers but determined to redefine it even as he picks up the torch. Knight is currently working on his third album, Delusions of Grandeur, slated for release later this year.
www.ericknightonline.com

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Hopkinson spent many years crossing the Pacific Ocean between Australia and America, suitcase in hand, writing and performing his music, before eventually relocating to Los Angeles in 2006. "I came to America not really knowing who I was, but in time I began to find all the missing pieces, says Hopkinson. “Strangers To Ourselves is a story of self discovery that hopefully many people will relate to." Hopkinson's influences are worlds apart. Classically trained from the age of nine, he started a grunge/rock band in high school, eventually finding his voice in the modern pop and rock sound, with much loved bands like U2, Pearl Jam, Live, Travis, Cold Play, Portishead, Train, and Crowded House. His album, Strangers To Ourselves, was co-written and produced with George Merrill, best known for writing Whitney Houston’s hit songs I Wanna Dance With Somebody and How Will I know.
www.hopkinsonmusic.com

Bolivian export Ignacio Val made his initial mark upon the public’s consciousness when he joined legendary Franco De Vita on tour throughout South America to duet on one of Franco's greatest hits, “Si La Ves.” Since then, Val has played throughout Southern California in key venues including The Whisky a Go Go, The Temple Bar, The Gig, The Rumba Room, B.B King’s, The Joint and The Good Hurt, among others. 2010 has already been an incredible year for the rising star, who has made multiple TV appearances on Univision’s Primera Edicion and Tu Estilo. Performing also with international superstars such as David Bisbal and Alejandra Guzman. Ignacio’s supercharged shows, songs and charisma combine to cultivate a Latin superstar-in-the-making.
www.myspace.com/ignacioval

Hollywood Music and Media award winner Steve Cooke is currently running the Hollywood circuit, bringing down the house at legendary venues. At the beginning of his career Steve moved to London where he formed the band Endever, supported by an all-star band “The Dolphins,” which included members of Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Brand X and later guitar legend Alvin Lee of Ten Years After. He’s also played principle characters in UK hit musicals such as Broadway’s, Hair, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy. Over the last few years Steve has focused on his own music and songwriting. In 08 Steve rocked Carlos Santana’s after-party in Germany!
www.steve-cooke.com

ABOUT CITY OF NATIONS

City Of Nations is an international organization who’s mission is to feature and unite emerging artists from various nations in order to create a global awareness of talent from around the world.

For press and media inquiries contact:
Trevin Miller | Persistent Management | Media Relations
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Persistent Management Presents Latin/Pop/Rock Artist Showcase Concert
Oct 21, 2009
 
On Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00pm in the Concert Hall, Persistent Management, founded by MI grad Eric Knight, presents a special artist showcase concert featuring four artists who embody the current culture-shaping amalgamation of Latin, pop and rock. This event is free and open to the public.

MI alumni set to perform at the concert include Knight himself as well as musicians performing with Latin rocker Ignacio Val (guitarist Marcos Gonzales, drummer Alex Moscatelly); Chasing Saints (lead guitarist/songwriter Michael Elsner, rhythm guitarist Tristan Whaley); and Octavio Red (guitarist Chris Declerq).

After graduating from MI’s Music Business Program, Knight established Persistent Management as a full-service artist management company. Aside from the MI alumni talent represented, other MI grads on the Persistent team include Krystal Carlon, Brenda Hernandez and Trevin Miller.

Describing why he chose to have the showcase at Musicians Institute, Knight said, "MI gave me the tools I needed to start this company and so it’s great to able to come back here and play a show like this that will hopefully inspire current students to do the same."
 

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Eric Knight will be performing at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California on Saturday January 16. The performance will take place at the MXL Microphones booth (#6866) at noon. Everyone attending the convention is encouraged to stop by and watch the performance.

Additionally, Eric Knight will be embarking on an educational tour this spring of LA area high schools. Dubbed “Music Business 101,” the tour focuses bringing live performance and question and answer sessions to students interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. Knight is no stranger to this type of tour having participated in a similarly styled tour several years ago in Miami. That tour was met with rave reviews and attention from local press. “I think it’s important to do shows like this,” says Knight. “Its important because there are kids out there aspiring to be involved in this industry that may not realize all of the avenues and possibilities of how to get your foot in the door. You don’t have to sell out the Staples Center or even get signed to major label to be a successful musician anymore. You just have to have talent and ambition.”

About Eric Knight

Eric Knight has taken the contemporarily appropriate “do-it-yourself” attitude to a whole new level. Opening for acts including KISS, Dave Matthews Band, Aerosmith and Kid Rock, Knight has worked tirelessly to introduce his original music to the masses. In December 2008, he walked away with Outstanding Male Solo Artist bragging rights at the Rockies Awards in Hollywood. Dressed to kill in a sharp suit and tie, he offers a decidedly unbridled take on rock that remains tastefully aware of rock and roll’s pioneers but determined to redefine it even as he picks up the torch. Knight is currently working on his third album, Delusions of Grandeur, slated for release later this year.

Live performance of 'Empress' A new song from the upcoming release Delusions Of Grandeur... Recorded live at King King in Hollywood, CA on May 27, 2009

West Hollywood, CA -- Eric Knight RETURNS to Hollywood in a big way with a FREE show @ the world famous Viper Room in West Hollywood. This is a FREE EVENT yes we said FREE show. NO EXCUSES! Sunday night March 8th @ 8:30pm. With special guests and good friends Chasing Saints on the bill. It's part of Dayle Gloria's Pitcher Perfect Sundays. Come one come all!!!

(North Hollywood, CA) Friday night December 12, 2008 were all eyes and ears when they announced Eric Knight taking the award for "Outstanding Solo Artist in LA" at the 2008 Rockies awards sponsored by Rock City News. Eric was ecstatic to win the award which was voted by fans and industry. It was an incredibly close race with some of the nominees, but Eric edged them out in the end. "I was incredibly humbled to win this award, and thankful for everyone who voted for me."

 

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Hollywood, CA -- Eric Knight is back and performing live at the Cat Club Friday February 22, 2008 @ 9:00pm.(early show) Admission is $7 with the flyer. Special guests are new band and good friends Chasing Saints. The Cat Club is located at 8911 W. Sunset Blvd. (right next door to the Whisky) in West Hollywood and is 21 + over. For more information you can contact The Cat Club @ 310.657.0888 or visit them on the web at www.myspace.com/thecatclub

Eric Knight - Performs at NAMM 2008, Returns Live to the Cat Club

Los Angeles, CA (28 records) January 31, 2008 -- The National Association of Music Merchants or NAMM as it's called recently held their annual conference in Anaheim, California from January 17-20. Eric Knight was there with guitarist Michael Elsner (EKB, Chasing Saints) performing several demonstrations on the new StompIO product from IK Multimedia. The StompIO is a revolutionary stage controller and audio interface for AmpliTube and the most advanced guitar/bass amp and FX system ever made. "This was my first NAMM show ever and the energy there was electric." Says the singer. "It was great to be able to work with such a great and innovative company such as IK Multimedia and Artist Relations on what is sure to be a huge hit with the StompIO." To find out more about this incredible new product visit www.ikmultimedia.com or www.artistrelations.com.

(Los Angeles) Eric Knight is currently in the pre-production stages of his new album entitled "Delusions Of Grandeur" to be released later this year. Some of the track titles (current full list below) "Could This Be?", "11:11" and "Stargazer Lily" are just some of the songs that will be included on the album. Songs will be tracked in Los Angeles as of yet un-named studio and will be mixed and mastered in South Florida. Eric will be working again with long time co-producer Keith Rose (Aerosmith, New Found Glory & Nonpoint) behind the controls.

Delusions Of Grandeur Track Listing*

Breakaway
Could This Be?
11:11
Stargazer Lily
Nothing
Picture Of Two
She Sheila
Into The Night
What Dreams May Come
Unraveling My Mystery
How Will I Know
*subject to change

(Los Angeles) Eric Knights first show in over a year. This will be a special acoustic performance only. Friday night Acoustic Showcase upstairs at Over the Rainbow right below the Rainbow Bar & Grill. One of the hottest nights in the city of angels. Special Guest: Michael Elsner from the EKB Band on acoustic together with Eric...

Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 W. Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069