Eric Lilavois is an American record producer, engineer, mixer, musician, and songwriter born April 7, 1979. Lilavois produces a wide variety of musical acts and styles and has earned substantial production, engineering, and mixing credits. In addition to working in conjunction with Warner Bros Records, Atlantic, Framework/Universal to develop artists for their respective rosters, Lilavois has worked with the following artists in various capacities:
Lilavois owned and operatedCrown City Studios, a 4000 sq. ft recording studio in Pasadena, CA from 2005–2015, was the Executive Producer of the "Crown City Sessions" live video series, and engineered / mixed each episode which featured both established and up and coming buzz worthy artists.
Television / film
In addition to producing and composing hundreds of original cues for television Lilavois has earned engineering credits on several award-winning shorts and independent films ''
The Days In Between
Lilavois was the lead singer and guitarist of the Los Angeles-based Rock Band “The Days In Between” which toured the North and Southwest United States extensively between 2004–2006, and sold thousands of independently released records. According to the band's Facebook page, a large portion of the band's back catalog, will be re-released throughout 2017, including previously unreleased material, and a brand new EP.
Solo artist career
Lilavois’ self-produced debut solo record “The Only Way” was released digitally worldwide on January 11, 2011, followed up by his most recent effort “Salt, Sea, and Smoke.” Originally released as three separate EP’s exclusively through Bandcamp, and now slated as a full-length album due in 2017. The album was accompanied by a documentary , which was premiered at Laemmle's Playhouse 7 Theater in Pasadena, CA. In the wake of the January 2010 Haiti earthquake disaster, Lilavois penned the single “Ayiti Cherie Memories”, recorded and released it as a digital single on iTunes worldwide to benefit UNICEF. Though Lilavois was born in the United States, both of his parents are Haitian.
Musician credits
Musician credits on various records have included Vocals, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, Ebow, Banjo, Accordion, Percussion, Drums, Organ, Harmonica, Keyboards, Typewriter, and more.
Make Music Pasadena
Lilavois has been a long time supporter of the west coast's largest free music festival and has filled many roles for the organization over the years, including curator, talent buyer, advisor, and MC . Artists Lilavois booked for the festival include: How to Dress Well, Sir Sly, Hundred Waters, Forebear, Kaleo, Surfer Blood, Tennis, Saint Motel, Andy Allo, Moses Sumney, Wild Ones, Run River North, The Record Company, Edith Crash, Shelby Earl, Kid Cadaver, Jay Som, Dutch Party, The Fontaines, and More...