Erik Karlsson’s folk-rock songs are stories about worlds that could be inhabited by you or by me, by the person sitting beside you or the neighbor across the street. They are people with honest issues dealing with things in honest ways - some are happy, some at the end of their rope - but all are treated with respect at the hands of this engaging songwriter and performer.

Having performed in the Houston, TX and Kansas City
singer/songwriter scenes prior to his move to Austin, TX, Erik found a home in all areas using his positive outlook and dynamic stage presence. A musician since he was old enough to reach the piano keys, Erik has played with a number of bands along with his solo work.

Erik’s first CD release was as a member of a band in Houston named The Plastic Yardbirds in 2001. He has since been performing his brand of music at any number of venues, from coffee shops to opening for national artists like Dana Cooper.