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Eric King & The Thin Line
7+ albums
bluesguitarbluesrock
about
Eric King & The Thin Line is: Eric King - vocals, guitar, bass Tony Albany - guitar, vocals Tom Silis - bass, vocals, guitar Gil Walters - drums Terry Moore - back-up bass player (Tom can’t make all the shows) Drop us a line with general comments and/or booking inquiries: Email:eric-king@msn.com Phone: 301-659-3355 Check out the interview below and hear what Eric King And The Thin Line had to say! SMMO: Describe your music to someone who has never heard your music before. EK&TTL: Southern-fried rockin blues SMMO: What’s better, stage or studio? EK&TTL: We enjoy both, although having an audience is always more fun. SMMO: How often, and how long does your band rehearse? EK&TTL: We rehearse whenever we have time available, being working folks it ain’t often. We prefer to “Learn it live” ;-) SMMO: Are Southern Md. venues supportive of bands? EK&TTL: The ones we have played in have been very supportive. SMMO: What’s the biggest downfall of local bands in the So. Md. area? EK&TTL: Not enough live music venues. SMMO: What styles or genre’s most influence your music? EK&TTL: Blues/Bluesrock SMMO: How can audiences find out more about you, do you have a website? EK&TTL: Yes, www.erickingandthethinline.com SMMO: What is your secret method of providing the best show possible for the audience? EK&TTL: The more emotion, the better, plus a little humor thrown in. SMMO: What’s the bands favorite venue to perform at in So. Md., why? EK&TTL: Memories Cafe in Waldorf. Great crowd,
why this is interesting
# Why This Deserves Your Attention This is a band operating at the intersection of blues authenticity and rock energy, where technical competence meets genuine emotional expression. What distinguishes them is an apparent commitment to the craft itself—multiple band members contributing vocals and instruments suggests a collaborative approach rather than a star-vehicle model. Their self-description as "Southern-fried rockin blues" hints at regional rootedness, a musical vocabulary grounded in tradition yet energized for contemporary audiences. The ensemble's flexibility, with rotating members to accommodate touring demands, demonstrates both professionalism and adaptability. There's something refreshing about artists who seem primarily invested in the music rather than its marketing, inviting listeners to discover something genuine rather
