Eric Thorin. (Photo by Roy Cohen, Thomas Point Beach Festival, Maine, Aug. 2002.)

Eric Thorin, bass, vocals

A native Coloradoan, Eric got his start on piano and trombone at an early age from the prodding of his musical parents and later studied bass at the University of Northern Colorado. He played in salsa bands such as Kizumba and Conjunto Colores, toured extensively with rock act The Thugs, made up a third of the Flamenco/Indian ensemble Curandero, and toured with the Tony Furtado Band for four years. Eric also teaches bass at the Yellowstone Jazz Festival. He currently lives in Lyons, Colo., and continues to sit in with a variety of musicians including Hamster Theatre, Brother Mule, and Area 15. He produced a collection of songs for Japanese elementary school children who are learning English. Eric has been playing with Open Road since summer 2002.

Eric's web site: www.ericthorin.com