Redhouse recording artist CLIFF E. knew by age seven that he was going to be a singer and songwriter. As a child Cliff taught himself to play guitar, piano, base and drums. In his teens Eberhardt was fortunate enough to live close to the Main Point (one of the best folk clubs on the East Coast), he cut his teeth listening to the likes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, and Mississippi John Hurt – receiving an early and impressive tutorial in acoustic music. At the same time, he was also listening to great pop songwriters like Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and Rodgers and Hart, which explain his penchant for great melodies and clever lyrical twists.

“Up and down the line, as a writer, guitarist, performer, and vocalist, Eberhardt is the equal of any singer-songwriter in contemporary pop. With unequaled directness and with a stark, raw presentation, he carves out miniature masterpieces, giving voice to life’s complexities and ambiguities.”
—Berkshire Eagle

“Melding pop, rock,and folk styles into a rich melange, Eberhardt fits gracefully and solidly in the singer/songwriter niche.”
—Seattle Weekly

“Eberhardt approaches the guitar with stylistic eloquence, with the hooks, licks and grooves that could easily rank him among those who are singularly known as guitar virtuosos.”
—Taconic Newspapers

On his sixth album, Eberhardt, who calls the Pioneer Valley home, couches his ballads in rootsy, folksy arrangements that emphasize his bluesy guitar playing and his soulful, Ray Charles-like vocals. Eberhardt’s melodies, however, are as sophisticated as ever — he is the missing link between Paul McCartney and Cole Porter.
– Seth Rogovey

A driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk movement and well known among his peers, Cliff’s songs have been covered by the likes of Richie Havens, Buffy St. Marie, Erasure, Lucy Kaplansky and the folk superstar band “Cry, Cry, Cry” (Dar Williams, Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky).

Tim Fast says “Many of my songs are about life’s experiences because the best songs come from what you know best.” Tim is a touring musician who counts celebrated songwriters like Cliff Eberhardt and James Keelaghan among his fans. Keelaghan said that besides being an “excellent songwriter,” Tim has “the sweetest voice I’ve heard in a long time.” Cliff was so impressed with Tim that he asked him to tour with him as his opening act, and to accompany him during his performance.