Eric Henning
Welcome!

 
Beginning late 2025 and accelerating in 2026, I am embarking on the next phase of Eric Henning Music . . .I call it “The Road Not Taken” Tour and hope to play around the Midwest haunts with some regularity.  My first stop was a “porchfest” at my hometown in Barrington, Illinois and it was a blast to choose the tunes for three - one hour sets.  WHOOPIE!  As Bob Seger once sang “what to leave in - what to leave out”.  Anyway - This intro is meant as a short intro for Friends of Ludington State Park who are make considerations for the Summer Series and HOOMAC -
 
As my bio reflects, I grew up outside Chicago in the 70's with summers in Ludington, Michigan. After high school, I had a stint in Florida before heading back to the windy city.  I learned to play on the still-wild beaches of Jupiter near A!A and, later, the Old Town School of Folk Music in the “Windy City”.  I think a “music sommelier” would say my music tastes of James Taylor and Paul Simon, overtones of Jimmy Buffet and notes of Steve Goodman, John Prine and (cough) Weird Al Yankovic. ;-)
 
It's True!  I use almost all of the same notes! 
 
Recognition?
These a few Eric Henning tunes that have received special (sweet!!) “kudos” from NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) -Links below to Lyrics -hit the ARROW to listen;-)
 
 
 
Long story short, ages ago I was asked by WBEZ to play at their weekly syndicated show in Chicago the same day I was hired for the job I really wanted - - and ended up loving.  Still, I never stopped working on my music and, thus, this time now is “The Road Not Taken”.  In a few words, I think you will find these sum-up the “essential” Eric Henning:
  • Entertaining;
  • Thoughtful;
  • Provocative.
I will be working on my 4th collection of tunes over the next several months and posting them here - which will include a song about the 4th of July Fireworks on Hamlin Lake.   The first three are here for those to feel free to wander through. 
 
Here is what I suggest for the FLSP (to see if it is “the right stuff” for the concert series):
 
“The Tree” is written about an old Maple on the two-track paths between Piney Ridge and the dam. It is Song number #5 on my (link) Album #3! Getting off the Grid. 
 
"Michigan" is written about the sunsets from our corner of the world . .the amazing beach north of Ludington.  You can find it a song #7 here:  Album #1 Keep Makin Memories. I'll also likely play tunes # 1, 3, 5, 8 & 9 from this album.

Here are comments from "fans" on Jango.com, a web site that plays independent music (like mine) alongside "similar" music the listener chooses:
  • “Nice stuff !" (from relm1)
  • “good song. how true!!! ” (from rshepard1105 re: "Keep Makin' Memories" on Album #1)
  • “funny - lifted my spirits ” (from Ron re: "Kickin' Pigeons" on Album #1)
  • “Great Rockin' sound ” (from John re: "The Jesus this Job Sucks Blues" on Album #1)
  • "kinda sounds like James Taylor" (from JMAZZ8888 re: "Falling in Love With Colorado" on Album #2)
  • “sweet and bold with a sweet taste of a musical soul that loves his music" (from hondachevy1)

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    One more thing . . let me give a "shout-out" to Steve Goodie and his Pitch-Perfect Recording in Nashville, TN.  Steve plays many of the stringed instruments . . . and Tuba on "Give Me One More Smile" (Album #2).  Jody Nardone plays the piano, and Tim Lorsch helps out on violin/fiddle and, on a few tunes, viola.  Thanks guys.  You're the best!

    Enjoy!

    eah 
     
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Album #3! Getting off the Grid. 


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