The Campus Activities Board is bringing in American singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson for a concert at Harding University on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.
Hutchinson is a rapidly rising artist who has toured with Joe Jackson, Jason Mraz and OneRepublic. He also spent a small amount of time working with Kelly Clarkson. Hutchinson has received many fantastic reviews for his work as a pianist, singer, writer and all-around performer.
The Boston native has released four albums; his most popular album “Sounds Like This” hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Heatseekers chart when it released in May 2008. His most recent release “Moving Up Living Down” is currently rising in popularity as well.
Hutchinson’s style of music is very similar to that of Jason Mraz as he has a very heavy acoustic influence to his songs. Some of Hutchinson’s most popular songs include “Rock & Roll,” “Watching You Watch Him,” “Breakdown More,” and “OK, It’s Alright With Me.”
He is currently touring with another band member on his “Almost Solo” tour where they are performing acoustic versions of their songs.
Many Harding students said they were excited for the concert tonight in the Administration auditorium.
“I have a feeling he’s going to put on a fantastic concert for us,” senior Nolan Watson said. “It might be the very best concert all year at Harding, I’m very excited.”
Reviews of previous Hutchinson concerts on Ticketmaster.com describe his concerts as fun and energetic. Several reviewers said Hutchinson often talks directly to the audience and that his live performance sounds even better than recorded versions of his songs.
For one senior, this will be her last chance to attend a concert at Harding, and she is happy it will be Hutchinson.
“I’m so excited that he’ll (Hutchinson) be coming for this show,” senior Mandie Raley said.”I’ve liked some of his stuff for a couple of years now and hearing that he’ll be coming for what will be the last concert I can go to is just awesome.”
