Biography
Eric LeBlanc has been writing songs since the 1960s. Musical influences include John, Paul, George, Ringo, Dylan, Prine, Corky Siegel, Jim Schwall, Muddy Waters, Roger Miller and JG LeBlanc.
Eric began the Grasse Circle Jam concept in 1980. What began as an informal, friendly, and stress-free celebration of kitchen playing continues today.
Eric played piano, and guitar with the Marauders, the Butchers-the Bakers, Tony's Fish Market, Reid Merritt & Whirlpool. The CD of his songs, TRACKS from Grasse Circle was produced with the help of his friends. They came, they sang, they played, 16 songs spanning from 1970 to 2003, which speak of history, culture, folklore, love, life, love-life, soil, trees, seas, most things Maritime.
Instrumentation
All songs on the CD “TRACKS from Grasse Circle" were written and produced by Eric LeBlanc (Vocal, Guitar, Keyboards)
PERFORMING on the CD are: Matt Andersen (Vocal), Ron Bagnell (Vocal), Alison Black (Violin), Steve Braun (Vocal), Bubs Brown (Guitar), Chris Browne (Guitar, Mandolin), Mac Campbell (Vocal, 12 String Guitar), Peter Ferris (Vocal, Banjo), Eric Forbes (Vocal), Richard Frenette (Bass), Mike George (Keyboards), Donald Gorman (Upright Bass), Guy Guitard (Guitar), Bill Hovey (Vocal), Barry Hughes (Keyboards, Drums), Terry Ingraham (Guitar, Bass), John Jeffries (Dobro, Guitar), Jean-Marc Leger (Drums), Dennis Legere (Vocal, Guitar), Helen McKinnon (Vocal), Steve MacPherson (Vocal), Scott O'Brien (Vocal), Peter Palmer (Bass), Mark Roberts (Vocal), Mike Sprague (Guitar), Eric Wade (Vocal), and Walter Young (Vocal)
Discography
TRACKS from Grasse Circle - Grasse Circle Jams have been synonymous with music and good cheer since 1980. We are proud of our tradition. We have welcomed friends and performers from all over the Maritimes, Canada, and beyond.
Thanks to David F. Watts for photos and graphic design, Helen McKinnon for Grasse Circle Jam photos, Kevin Boone, and Greg Sprague for CD Launch photos