In 2009, Eric caught a break and was introduced by Larry Bitner to Roger Creager’s band leader and bassist, Stormy Cooper. With this introduction, opportunity and friendship would arise. In the summer of 2009, the two would begin the production of Eric’s debut CD, “What Are We Waitin’ On”. During the process of recording this project, Eric was fortunate to be able to land top musicians to play on his album which included, Josh Owen, Lyndon Hughes, Allen Huff, Matt Baker, Chris Whitten, Jake Lowe, Cameron Parsons, of course Stormy Cooper, and fiddle legend Gene Elders. The end result………………?