ERIC HEATHERLYHometown: Chattanooga.Education: Ooltewah High School, Chattanooga State.Age: 41.Children: Christiana, 9.FAVORITESMovies: “Fast Times At Ridgemont High,” “Back To the Future,” “Braveheart.”Book: “The Purpose Driven Life.”Play: “Les Miserables.”Performer: Robert De Niro.Musicians: Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra.
Eric Heatherly has always had a special relationship with his fans. Even before the advent of social media, his fans spread the word on their favorite country/rockabilly artist.
Heatherly, who headlines Saturday night’s free Riverfront Nights concert at the 21st Century Waterfront, has been performing mostly in Europe these days. He appears at clubs and festivals, attracting large crowds who appreciate seeing a Nashville musician live.
Every now and then, those crowds also include American fans.
“You’d be surprised at the people that fly over from the States,” he said. “I hesitate to even put the schedule up sometimes because they will come on over. It seems a lot to ask, or expect, but they love to come.”