Folk singer-songwriter Eric Paetkau writes music that feels familiar in the best way—melodic, honest, and meant to be heard. With a warm voice and an easygoing stage presence, he brings together folk traditions and contemporary songwriting, creating music that’s both personal and relatable.
With more than 30 years in music, Eric’s career has taken him from conducting orchestras and playing viola on world-class stages—Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, LA’s Disney Hall—to intimate folk clubs and small venues where music is at its most direct and real. Whether leading an orchestra or playing a song on guitar, one thing stays the same: it’s all about connection.
He brings a conversational ease and wry sense of humour to the stage, creating performances that feel less like concerts and more like gatherings of old friends. His setlists weave original compositions with carefully chosen covers, balancing introspection with the kind of melodies that linger long after the last note fades.
In addition to his work as a folk singer, Eric also writes and performs for children, bringing his knack for melody and storytelling to younger audiences. But no matter the audience, the goal is always the same: tell a great story, set it to music, and make it count.
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