Heavy Eric Holmquist has composed and recorded 10 full length CD's, a variety of singles and a 14 song promotional DVD called 'Now and Then'. It features 14 videos of Heavy Eric transferred to DVD. Heavy Eric writes original material which include country and western, rock n roll, blues, lumberjack, Vancouver Whitecap [new], B.C. Lion, Vancouver Canucks, and Vancouver Giant theme songs. Heavy Eric also excels as an Elvis Presley.

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Performed live as Elvis with Bobby Curtola at Hospitality Trade Show in Vancouver

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Played on Global News Hour and Shaw TV

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Composed the theme song for the BC Lions as the Grey Cup Winners

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Performed as Elvis on live radio (CISL) with Red Robinson and Darren Parkman as hosts

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Featured performance as Elvis on Don Taylor's Sports Page Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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Appeared on a commercial which was featured during Melrose Place with his performance at an Elvis wedding

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Composed and performed 'It's called the Todd Bertuzzi' song and video as Elvis for Orca Bay and the Vancouver Canucks

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Composed and performed 'Wave the White Towel' song and video as Elvis for Orca Bay and the Vancouver Canucks via Global TV as a tribute to Roger Neilson

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Received major radio air play on these two songs during the playoffs by Brother Jake at Rock101, Larry and Willy at 'the Fox', Greg Douglas on JR Country, and Dan Russell on Sports Talk NW98

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Sang with Full Moon Fever (Doug and the Slugs Band) at the Hilton for a Burnaby Firefighters Fundraiser for Muscular Distrophy

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Performs at weddings, parties, stagettes, fundraisers, and logger sports shows

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Participant in 2002 Penticton Elvis Festival

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Was a special guest on Dan Russell's Sportstalk Christmas Show on NW98, with Dan & Bob Addison 2002 & 2003

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Was a guest on 1040 Team Radio with David Pratt and Don Taylor

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Received Air Play with the "Nazzy" and "Cornerbrook Kid" Songs on 1040 Team Radio with David Pratt, Don Taylor and John McKeachie

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Played the Richard Brodeur Golf Tournament 2003 as Elvis - pictures at www.kingrichardgolf.com with Bro Jake & Olly, Bobby Hull & Gino Odjick

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Appeared on cbc fm radio with grant laurence on his 'hockey rock' special. Grant played the "Bertuzzi" and "Nazzy" songs.

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Had his name and songs mentioned several times in Greg Douglas' column in the Vancouver Sun.

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Performed at Michael Cuccione Fundraiser for Cancer Research at 8 rinks (2004).

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Was mentioned on the front page of the wall street journal for his hockey songs in an article called 'puck rock' .

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As Elvis, sang national anthem at the Whitecaps Women's game. Also played on stage as Elvis before the Whitecaps Men played (double header).

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As Elvis, sang with "Tina Turner" tribute artist "Tina Tina" 2004.

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As Elvis, sang with "Marylin Monroe" before "Nearly Neil" at Telus Xmas party 2004 at Pan Pacific.

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Heavy Eric has had original songs receiving airplay on "Bro Jake Rock 101", Dan Russel's "Sportstalk" NW98, Larry & Willy" on Jack FM, "Dr. Sport" on JR Country, Z.FM, the "Q" FM, "The Fox", "Mojo", The Team 1040, CFax, and CBC FM.

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Appeared live on Dan Russell Xmas Show 2004 "Sportstalk" (NW98).

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Sang "Its Called The Todd Bertuzzi" live on "Bro Jake Show" Rock 101 for 12 hours of Xmas Charity (2004).

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Performs as Elvis for the Saint James Society at Victory House (regularily).

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Performed as "Acoustic Guitar Elvis" at "Elvismania" in Cloverdale 2003 and "Cruising with the king" 2004.

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Mentioned about his music by legendary DJ "Red Robinson" on 650 CISL.

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Eric Adelson of ESPN magazine did article on Heavy Eric regarding the song "Its Called the Todd Bertuzzi".

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ESPN's "NHL Tonight" came out from New York and shot music video for Heavy Eric and his song "Its Called the Todd Bertuzzi".

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Penned "Sportstalk" a song that Dan Russell & Bob Addison played on "Sportstalks" 20th Anniversary show (NW98).

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Has his "Hockey Hyms" collection (18 songs) on website for fans to listen to. All proceeds go to the "Canucks Care For Kids" fund.

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Performed at Electronic Arts in Burnaby for the "Make A Wish Foundation" (2004).

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Sang live at "Todd Bertuzzi" rally (2004) at CBC Building.

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Appeared on Speakers Corner live with Darcy (Bubbles) doing "Hanky Panky".

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Performed at Tri Cities Health Care Xmas party (2004).

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Won the "Peoples Choice Award" for the "Grand Finals" of Extreme Karaoke at the Roxy Night Club (2004).

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Heavy Eric in cooperation with Telus & the Vancouver Canucks have made "Its Called the Todd Bertuzzi" song available as a cellular ring tone. click here for info

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Was a Grand Finalist in the PNE Star Spectacular 2004.

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Heavy eric has made available "I shot a hole in one" and "Here she comes" for your listening pleasure.a small donation would be appreciated to go to:

"I shot a hole in one": "Here She Comes":
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
at the Red Cross
Call 1-800-HELP-NOW or
www.redcross.org
SPCA of BC
Call 1-800-665-1868 or
www.bcspca.com

 

bullet "The Melon Song" and "Let's Go Lions" are now available for full listening with small donations going to breast cancer research and the bc lions "courage for kids" fund.
bullet Heavy Eric was special guest on Pooner Clarke's locals only show April 3rd/05 on 92.9 FM KISM Bellingham. Pooner played 7 of Heavy Eric's original songs.
bullet The Vancouver Giants played Heavy Eric's "Wave Your White Towel" at game 3 against Kelowna in the 2005 playoffs.
bullet Heavy Eric qualified for the finals in Rock 101's "Ultimate Jam" hosted by Graham Hatch. The finals are June 8th 2005 at the media club.
bullet Heavy Eric has the pleasure of sitting in with "Cease & Desist" during their gigs (Cease & Desist consists of Mick Dallavee, Brent Howard, & Marc LaFrance). Mick also plays bass for Randy Bachman. For more info, see www.mickdallavee.com
bullet Heavy Eric won 1st prize (A Shure microphone sponsored by Tom Lee music) at Michaels Bar & Grill in Port Coquitlam jamming with the band "Joe Mamma". Playoffs start July 6th at 8:00pm.
bullet Heavy Eric's song "It's Called the Todd Bertuzzi" was featured on "Clip of the week" for "Inside Edge" members. For more info & to see the video, go to www.canucks.com & join the "Inside Edge".
bullet Heavy Eric jammed with "Cease & Desist" at the PNE, Aug. 20/05
bullet "Heavy Eric & the Lite Weights" performed for the "IGA" staff party at Can Am Importique, Aug. 27/05
bullet "Let's Go Lions" played at BC Place Stadium during BC Lions Games
bullet Heavy Eric performed at Charity for Michael Cuccione, Domenic Mobilio & Jock McDonald, July/05
bullet Heavy sang the Whitecaps theme song "White is the Colour" at halftime during the Whitecaps playoff game, Sept/05
bullet Aug/ 14/05 Heavy Eric was again Pooner Clarke's special guest on "Locals Only". Pooner played another 7 of Heavy Eric's original songs
bullet Heavy Eric appeared in Jeff Patersons article in Nov. 3rd/05 of the "Georgia Straight"
bullet Appeared in "MacLeans" magazine issue Nov. 21/05
bullet Appeared on Greg McKays "Air Guitar Show" on CFUR.CA (88.7 FM in Prince George, BC). Greg & Eric did a 40 minute interview & Greg played 12 of Heavy Eric's songs!
bullet March 12th 2006 Heavy Eric was a guest for the 3rd time on Pooner Clarkes locals only (92.9 KISM Belliingham). Pooner played 5 more of Heavy Eric's songs
bullet March 15th 2006 Heavy Eric finished runner up for the night at Graham Hatch's Rock 101's "Ultimate Jam"
bullet March 19th 2006 Heavy Eric sat in with the Jam Session band consisting of members of Streetheart & Barney Bentall.
bullet April 7th 2006 Heavy Eric's song "The Sedins/Anson Carter Song" appeared on Pratt & Taylor's simocast of Team 1040 and Sportsnet
bullet Heavy Eric's song "The Sedins/Anson Carter Song" appeared on 99.3 "The Fox" Jeff Oneil's Show.
bullet Heavy Eric jammed with "Queen" Tribute Band "Strange Magic"after their show singing "Blue Suede Shoes" & "Jail House Rock" at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, BC, Canada.
bullet Heavy Eric gets regular airplay on "Greg the Eggs" air guitar rock show on CFUR.CA (88.7 FM in Prince George).
bullet Pratt & Taylor regularily mention Heavy Eric on Team 1040 3-7 Mon-Fri..
bullet Dan Russel plays Heavy Eric sport songs on Sportstalk NW98.
bullet On Feb. 3/07 Heavy Eric was special guest on Pooner Clark's show for 40 minutes, 92.9 KISM FM (Locals Only 7-8 Sunday nights).
bullet Heavy Eric also performed at the Richard Brodeur golf tournament August 2007 & was a guest with Jeff Patterson on Team 1040. Eric jammed with Bobby Hull to "Blue Suede Shoes".
bullet Was a regular with Kerry Marshall of Jack FM 96.9 for Monday Night Football at the Boulevard Casino.
bullet Heavy is waiting for his performance as we speak on "Bro Jakes Gong Show" Rock 101.1.
bullet Jeff Oneil plays Heavy Eric Tunes on 99.3 FM The Fox.
bullet Heavy's song "Ruutu, Ruutu" about one time Canuck, Penguin, and now Senator, Jarko Ruutu has topped over 100,000 views on Youtube with the videos made for it. See http://www.youtube.com/user/heavyericrocks.
bullet Heavy recently won most entertaining singer at the Karaoke Throwdown put on by DJ Flipout of "The Beat" 94.5 FM.
bullet Heavy has his own Youtube channel called "Heavy Eric Rocks". See http://www.youtube.com/user/heavyericrocks.

 

CONTACT ERIC:

By Phone:    778-320-5765 or 604-552-1789

 

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