Edmonton singer-songwriter Eric Kane hits the legendary King Eddy stage on May 8. About Eric Kane: Emerging from Western Canada with a voice steeped in honesty and conviction, Eric Kane is an artist whose music reflects the deeper currents of the human experience. Marked by a natural ability to translate personal pain into poetic lyricism, Kane’s songs draw from a decade-long journey of navigating grief, resilience, and emotional recovery. His artistry is grounded in a desire to create meaningful connection, offering listeners not just music, but a mirror for their own stories. Influenced by acts like Dermot Kennedy, Noah Kahan, & a touch of Jack Johnson, Kane blends stripped-down instrumentation with emotionally charged vocals that have struck a chord with audiences across the globe. With a few powerful singles under his belt, a global viral moment online with his song ‘water my soul’ and a growing following both online and on stage, he’s quickly becoming a voice for those who’ve learned to carry the weight of loss, and still choose to move forward.