ERNIE HALTER

"Influenced by some of the legendary names of pop and soul, such as the Beatles, Elton John, Otis Redding, and Stevie Wonder, Californian Ernie Halter first began to make waves for himself with the release of his 2005 collection, Lo-Fidelity. The singer and songwriter got his start playing a small -- mostly covers -- coffeehouse gig in 1992, and was able to maintain the difficult position of being a working musician (and closet songwriter) by simply paying his dues, working on songs in his spare time, and playing in coffeehouses and smaller gigs to keep active on the scene and to sharpen his skills. Eventually, word of mouth and the Internet community on websites such as MySpace and YouTube worked in Halter's favor, and by 2007 -- and his next release, Congress Hotel (on Rock Ridge Music) -- he had built up quite a buzz, and the staunchly indie Halter could be seen touring throughout much of the United States." (Chris True All Music Guide)

Halter's subsequent releases, Starting Over (2008) debuted on the iTunes Rock Album Charts at #22, Ernie Halter Live (2009) debuted on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Album Charts at #9, and the latest release Franklin & Vermont (2010) debuted on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Album Charts at #2. Ernie Halter's 4U (2010), a free and exclusive sampler, quickly became the #1 Mp3 Album download on Amazon.com. Ernie's online fanbase has grown to 10,000+ YouTube subscribers and nearly 500,000 followers on social networking site Twitter. Halter has shared the studio and stage with pop icons such as: Neil Young, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Sara Barielles, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Hanson, Eric Hutchinson, Drake Bell, Sister Hazel, Shooter Jennings, Corrine May, and Lady Antebellum. His songs have been heard on General Hospital, Cougar Town, Army Wives, MTV's The Real World, Disney's Sonny With A Chance, and more.

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"Perfect for driving on a winding road with the windows down."

Justine Magazine

"Ernie's milk-and-honey voice is a sweet serenade."

Girl's Life Magazine

"Halter knows how to connect with fans."

Christopher John Treacy - Boston Herald

"Ernie Halter is going to be a huge star!"

Daily Buzz TV

My official bio tells you what I've done but not who I am, so..

My mom is Cuban and my dad is Yugoslavian. I guess that makes me a "Cuboslavian". My folks met at bar in Torrance, CA called the Zebra Room in 1970. Apparently it was a happening place. Many other of the regulars that met at the Zebra Room were also married, and still together 40 years later!

I was born in Inglewood California October 1974 but spent my childhood in Tustin (a quiet suburb in Orange County) with my parents and two older brothers.

My mom had an upright piano in the house, and I was messing around with it ever since I could reach the keys. When I was 8, she found me a teacher. I preferred Beatles to Bach and after 5 years convinced my parents to let me quit piano lessons. I taught myself to read chord charts out of pop song books and I was hooked again. I learned to play guitar and sing at 15 and was writing songs shortly after. I've pretty much been obsessed with music ever since.

Other passions of mine include aviation (I take flying lessons when I have the time and money), audiobooks, learning new things, and I have a long standing love affair with technology. I'd rather leave the house without pants than without my iPhone. (Though where would I put my phone?)

I'm also the father of an amazing 3 year old boy who lights up my world. My wife Kristen and I are expecting twins in June and couldn't be happier!

Weird facts about me: I've never broken a bone, been stung by a bee, or had the chicken pox. I've been to every state but Alaska. I also think I'm the best parallel parker on earth and have pictures to prove it.

Something you'd like to know? Email me!

Cheers,
E!