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Upcoming Shows (Spring/Summer 2009): 4/11 - Decoy's (Hopkins, MN) 4/18 - Spike's (Faribault, MN) 4/25 - Black Dawg (Burnsville, MN) 5/1 - Commander Bar (Breezy Point Resort, MN) 5/2 - Commander Bar (Breezy Point Resort, MN) 5/8 - Salida Depot (Big Lake, MN) 5/9 - Neisen's (Savage, MN) 5/15 - Pickle Park (Fridley, MN) 5/16 - Jersey's (Inver Grove Heights, MN) 5/23 - Private Event 6/5 - Captain's Getaway Resort (Arnolds Park, IA) 6/6 - Captain's Getaway Resort (Arnolds Park, IA) 6/12 - Spike's (Faribault, MN) 6/13 - Maxx Bar (Ham Lake, MN) 6/26 - Scoop's (Coon Rapids, MN) 6/27 - Arizona's (Shakopee, MN) 7/10 - Bogart's (Apple Valley, MN) 7/11 - Salida Depot (Big Lake, MN) 7/23 - Anoka County Fairgrounds Outdoor Concert Event (Anoka, MN) 7/24 - Kolacky Days Outdoor Concert Event (Montgomery, MN) 7/31 - Spike's (Faribault, MN) 8/1 - Private Event ***For full calendar, visit my MySpace site. You can email me directly at ericalthaus@gmail.com -Eric |
Quick News
(April 2009): Thanks for visiting! Almost set with getting the rest of the site functional again. Should just be a couple more weeks. ;-) Lots happening in Joy Ride. We added a new lead vocalist, Laura Bakken (Jonah and the Whales), and a new Keyboardist, Joe Maffei (Westside). The new look can be seen on Joy Ride's MySpace site (www.myspace.com/joyridemn). While you're there, check out the latest show pictures. We have a blast...and they actually pay us for this! lol Our calendar continues to fill up in the local "A" rooms, as well as some upscale resort areas later this spring and summer. Any of you that have seen a Joy Ride show know that the musicianship is top notch (not including myself, of course...I just hit things ;-), but we're ALL about putting on a high energy performance. You won't likely see a more entertaining variety band anywhere, and you'll have a blast either dancing your butt off, or watching the hotties that are! Tomorrow is Easter, and for those of you that celebrate it, I wish you a very happy Easter. Please feel free to come out to a show! -EA |
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Eric Althaus is the co-Founding member, manager, and drummer of the progressive rock/metal band EQUINOX. In early 1996, Equinox's major label debut "Color Of The Time" - released on JVC / Victor - entered foreign hard rock album charts at #19 in Japan, #31 in Germany, and held similar Top 40 positions across Europe, South America, and Asia. Today, Equinox songs still receive prominent airplay in nearly 50 countries, although the band is on indefinite hiatus.
Eric's tenure in other bands includes: Joy Ride (present) a popular rock band around the Twin Cities, playing the most exclusive venues and festivals in the region. Luna Sea (2004-2008) a variety show band featuring vocalist Melody Gilbert (performs with CROW, and blues-great Corey Stevens). ShakyJake (2007) a popular alternative rock band that played in the region's most exclusive venues. The Bad Animals - A Tribute To Heart (2006-2007 and current fill-in). Torok (1994-2005) a hard rock group, that aside from featuring Eric, includes guitarist Mike Torok (formerly of shock-rock kings Impaler). The Mindy Gunn Band (2004-2005) a classic rock female vocalist (formerly of Maiden Voyage) that still tours extensively through America and Canada, routinely headlining large outdoor festivals. Vox Tempus (1998-2002) a prog-rock band that Eric started by recruiting some of Equinox's and Takara's former background musicians. And Renaissance / Renaissance-13 (1988-1990) a funk/fusion band that featured Prince's cousin Tony V. Eric's live session work with other artists includes Precious Fish, Nocturnal Prince, The BackFlashers, and others - as well as recording session work with many top national artists and several recent commercial jingles heard throughout the United States.
In addition to Eric's musical career, he is an avid Martial Artist that has been an instructor for more than 15 years. He is also an amateur magician, and collects ancient weaponry, wrist watches (novelty and luxury time pieces), and horror memorabilia.
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