Eric Heilner

Three’s Company NYCC Concert
2023-11-10 19:00 (America/New_York)
This whimsically named concert will feature compositions by members of the New York Composer’s Collective and will be performed by a Piano Trio (hence the whimsical concert title). Piano Trios consist of a piano (duh) plus violin & cello.
I will be playing piano on my piece (gulp) title Short Excursion for Piano Trio #3.
Tickets are $20. Sorry I do not have any “comps”.

NJBS Annual Fundraiser
2023-11-11 19:00
This is a fund raiser for the North Jersey Blues Society. I will be playing piano opening up for some industry “heavy weights” including The Blues People & Alexis P. Suter Band.
Tickets are $25. You may purchase advanced tickets here: https://www.northjerseybluessociety.org/event-details/njbs-annual-fundraiser

Cold In Hand @ Pattenburg House
2023-12-08 20:00, 2024-03-09 20:00, 2024-08-17 20:00

Better Off Dead @ Shillelagh Club
2023-12-15 20:00, 2024-05-03 20:00, 2024-10-26 20:00, 2024-12-21 20:00, 2025-05-09 20:00

Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2023-12-22 21:00
Annual Christmas party

Cold in Hand @ Shillelagh Club
2024-03-02 20:00, 2024-07-05 20:00

Permutations of Structure
2024-03-13 19:00
My composition Short Excursion for Piano Trio #1 will be performed in concert. Katie Thomas will be playing violin, Kate Dillingham will be playing cello, and I will on piano (gulp). Admission is $20, $15 for seniors, students are free. Tickets will go on sale Feb 28th here. Cheese & wine reception after the concert.
New York Composers Circle

Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-03-28 21:00
Better Off Dead’s first show of 2024!
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Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-05-05 20:00
Sunday Night has an earlier start.
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Blues, Roots & BBQ
2024-05-19 19:00
I will be the half time show at this event at SOPAC – playing a mix of boogie-woogie and contemporary blues piano.
Bring your friends and family together in The Loft at SOPAC for an intimate evening of world-class Blues music. Curated by Mike Griot, this evening – filled with luxurious harmonies and swingin’ rhythms – is perfect for any Blues lover will feature Blues and Rock guitarist Debra Devi and guitarist Dean Shot.
Admission is $20. You may purchase tickets in advance here

Cold in Hand @ Clinton Blues Fest
2024-07-13 17:00
This is an all day outdoor festival featuring prominent blues artists Bob Stroger and Johnny Burgin. The festival starts at 1:00 PM and goes until about 8:00 PM. Cold in Hand is scheduled to hit the stage at about 5:30, but with as with all festivals the times are estimates. The festival will be held rain or shine.
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Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-07-13 21:00
Saturday Night party!
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Better Off Dead @ Shillelagh Club
2024-07-26 20:00
Friday Night at the Shillelagh Club
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Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-08-22 21:00, 2025-02-13 21:00, 2025-04-24 20:00
Thursday Night!
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Nu Quintet performs Exercise in Rhythm for Woodwind Quintet
2024-09-22 15:00
The Nu Quintet will be performing my Exercise for Woodwind Quintet along with pieces by 8 other composers. This piece was inspired by the seminal New Orleans group The Meters. Dig that funky bassoon.
Tickets are $20.50 in advance, pay as you will (cash preferred) at the door. You may order tickets here: https://www.nuquintet.com/event-details/nu-works-ii

Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-10-31 21:00
Halloween -get prepared from some strange spooky music.
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Better Off Dead @ Great Notch Inn
2024-12-22 21:00
Annual Xmas Show – featuring some offbeat Christmas tunes.
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March Music
2025-03-27 19:00
My composition Short Excursion for Piano Trio #4 will be performed in concert. Katie Thomas will be playing violin, Kate Dillingham will be playing cello, and Craig Ketter will be on piano. Admission is $20, $15 for seniors, students are free. Tickets will go on sale Feb 28th. Cheese & wine reception after the concert.
New York Composers Circle

Frost Kings at Monmouth Public Library
2025-04-11 16:00
I will be joining forces with the Frost Kings (superb blues band) at the Monmouth Public Library – this is “down the shore” in Manalapan. As this is a library we will be playing a bit quieter than usual. Shhh!

Frost Kings at Chatham Public Library
2025-05-15 19:00

Composers Collective Concert
2025-05-30 19:00
This is the last Composer’s Collective concert in the 24-25 season and will feature works composed by members of the Composer’s Collective for violin & piano – or just piano. Tentatively I will be performing a collection of short works for piano. Other works will feature violinist Katie Thomas and pianist Markus Kaitila.
