Jan 27th 2011
By Craig Eddy
Everyone has a unique story as to how they got into playing music. Stacey Erdman this months pick for the Face of Local Music got her introduction to music from her father. Stacey and Dad used to play hookey from their church so they could attend another church that had folk mass with guitars and such. She got started singing in both church and school choirs. Her dad was into country music (WEEP radio 1080am in Pittsburgh) and Stacey started guitar at around 12 years old due to her exposure to popular radio music. Sitting around with a few other students and the Mel Bay book got her going as so many others have done. Her first rock band was in High School when she was 15. It was so memorable she doesn't remember the name but that led to the second band which she really enjoyed. That band was named Gazorp (you'll have to ask her).
When asked what has been her favorite project she describes the Day Late Fools as her labor of love. Together with long time friend Ted Kratter they started playing 16 years ago. It is her main current band and can be seen from time to time in La Honda. With Ted on guitar and mandolin and Larry Weissenborn on bass they play all cover tunes but not the standard fair. She also has played with Nigel Webb's bands, Jerry Logan, and a new project, The Skyline Riders. When asked what would be the perfect band for her she says she would love to be in a full blown Rhythm and Blues band with full horn section but the logistics of having that many members to coordinate makes it unlikely to happen. I asked Stacey what her favorite gig of all time was and she describes sitting in a few times with Radim Zenkl who could arguably be called the best mandolin player on the planet.
Stacey like other local musicians loves the community of La Honda because of the depth of talent and the various small venues we have in the area. It's all about being able to have fun with people. The exchange between performer and audience is what it is all about for Stacey. She came to La Honda in the summer of 2007 but had been coming to the La Honda Fair for twenty years and has many friends here. Stacey has become a big part of the music scene here in La Honda so chances are you have already seen her. If not pop in on Feb. 25th at Sullivans' to see The Day Late Fools and check out Stacey's strong vocals, Ted's incredible picking on Guitar and Mandolin and Larry's powerful and solid bass playing. See ya'll there.
Great article, thanks. We love Stacey! She has an amazing voice, is super talented and one of the kindest people I know.
Posted by: Susan Lauer | April 26, 2011 at 07:34 PM