Eric Bolander- Strawberry Moon
The soulful Americana singer-songwriter from Eastern Kentucky, Eric Bolander, is releasing a tender tribute this Friday, June 21st. Eric had this to say about the single: “Strawberry Moon” is a song I wrote in a single night while my girlfriend slept on the couch. We had just finished what was one of the best days we've ever had as a couple filled with laughs, conversation, and love. I picked up my guitar and played while she fell asleep listening. Earlier that night, we had been swinging on my back porch while coyotes were singing in the distance. The song just kinda came to me as if I had already written it. Love can be fleeting. Love can be difficult to find. But when you catch it like a lightning bug, you want to hold on to it in a jar as long as you can. That day felt like that, and I wanted to put it in a jar I suppose, so I wrote this song instead. I hope this song connects with folks the way we connected on the day I wrote it. Also, we chose to release it on the day of a Strawberry Moon so look up at the sky when you listen... maybe you'll catch it too.”
The song features Kullen Fox on trumpet (of Charley Crockett) and Eric’s band, These Aholes (Seth Murphy, John Ferguson, Ben Caldwell, and Kyle Mullikin). You can pre-save the single here for the Friday release. This year’s strawberry moon is unique because it coincides with the summer solstice. For many cultures, the solstice and the full moon each have deep spiritual meanings that are celebrated through traditions and rituals. According to NASA, the full moon will reach peak illumination at 9:08 p.m. E.T. Here’s hoping for clear skies on Friday for observing the strawberry moon while listening to “Strawberry Moon!” This year’s strawberry moon is rare, like finding your soulmate. So, celebrate the new release and this special occasion with your soulmate, whether that be a friend or a lover. Harness the energy and power of the strawberry moon and manifest your dreams and happiness.
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