Hello! My name is Erika--I’m a songwriter and environmental activist based on traditional Duwamish land in Seattle, Washington. I write music for collective healing--for myself and for those around me. I believe in the role of the troubadour in society, and I seek to plant seeds of connection, and restore ancient resonant frequencies of community support. My songs are pieces of my journey to open my heart, decolonize my behavior, and connect more deeply with the world during these trying times. I carry with me songs and stories of resistance, love for land and for each other, celebrations of c...
I can perform unplugged, though I can tour with a small amp for guitar and vocals. A small sound system/ light amplification is preferred to capture the nuance of my finger-picking and guitar work (I use a lot of alternative tunings and tapping on the guitar).
I'm in the Pacific Northwest from now until late May. I'm currently looking to book some shows in Europe in June and July, touring with Seattle songwriter Elena Loper. Cities we're looking to book in include: Oslo Gothenburg Copenhagen Hamburg Berlin Amsterdam Brussels Paris London Glasgow Dublin