Hawaii’s Eric Lagrimas is a producer, musician, educator and entrepreneur who combines raw elements of pure energy, musical integrity and a knack for business in all of his endeavors. Starting off his musical journey on the saxophone in the 4th grade, Eric excelled in concert and jazz band by day and dabbled with hard rock, heavy metal, and grunge guitar with his two younger brothers on the weekend. The budding sibling trio performed a handful of shows around the state while exploring other realms of music like jazz, funk, and hip hop. After high school, Eric entered Boston’s Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in Music Business/Management. He cut his teeth in New York City at companies like Billboard, MTV, Cherry Lane, and working with a Top 40 record producer. Eric also played bass in an alternative rock band active in the NY/NJ area. Moving back to Hawaii after a 10 year stint in the US Mainland, Eric was recruited by a high school classmate to audition for the vacated drum seat of the high-energy rock/reggae/ska band PIMPBOT. The band has gone on to several tours of the US Mainland, Canada and Asia, performed as an official showcase artist for South By Southwest (2009, 2010), and shared the stage with many celebrated artists in the pop, rock, ska, and reggae worlds. Citing his drum influences as diverse as Steve Gadd, Chad Smith, and Dave Grohl, Eric believes it’s all about the song, first and foremost. “I’m not a flashy or technical player. I like to create the best possible feel for each song, and Soultone Cymbals gives me an awesome sound palate to choose from!”

Eric is currently endorsed by Soultone Cymbals and Beato Bags.