By Valerie Milano
Photos Dana Hass/THT
West Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 2/2/24 – On an uncommonly rainy evening in Los Angeles, the legendary Village Studios transformed into an electrifying haven on January 20th, 2024, as the immensely talented Eric Hirshberg took the stage. Amidst eager anticipation, he graced the audience with selections from his latest body of work, culminating in the encore-worthy hit, ‘I Love Not Drinking.’ Hirshberg’s distinct musical style and the velvety smoothness of his voice infused the venue with a revitalizing tranquility, creating a space where the artist courageously bared his soul, offering a supreme act of vulnerability to a captivated audience.
Released in 2023 under the clever title Second Hand Smoke, these gorgeous pieces of music have left an indelible mark on both devoted Hirshberg fans and a wider audience. In this musical journey, If I Love Not Drinking stands as a powerful Declaration of Non-dependence to substances, while Half Way Home emerges as a poignant exploration of existential outlooks and profound self-reflection. Hirshberg performs,
I don’t know if that mole will be
Cancer
I don’t know who I would tell first
I don’t know if i just had a stroke or not
But I wonder which is worse
And I’m trying hard to listen
To what my older self wants me to know
He says there’s only two things you’ll regret one day
And you’re staring down the barrel of both.
With unwavering passion and intentional vulnerability, Eric Hirshberg fearlessly bares his soul, delving into the universal human experience and the profound questions of mortality that resonate with audiences far and wide.
Records like Good Morning call for the need to take inventory of the many small events in our everyday lives that we may overlook and consider mundane unless we take a moment to view, honor, and appreciate them. Eric sings:
Good morning deep breath
long stretch and unfinished sketch
good morning Dad’s voice
I heard you last night in my dreams
and it seemed so real it made me feel like you were here
Beautiful lines marry with the rest of the lyrics of this song that accurately depict the skillful art of slowing down, listening to your body, and becoming one with the small moments we often take for granted. Streaming on all music streaming platforms, please listen to the musical stylings of Eric Hirshberg; you will not regret it!
I Love Not Drinking, Half Way Home, Good Morning
For more information on the artist, please follow him on Instagram at @erichirshberg
