On playing with Salt Creek, Erik says, “I love playing drums in a genre of music that has almost unofficially prohibited drums.” Plus, his drumset is covered in bright orange and purple fuzzy faux fur. That’s right. Orange and purple fur. (You can reach him privately at: erik.radloff@yahoo.com)

Erik Radloff has been performing professionally since the age of 15 in a variety of bands, milieu of styles, and has toured the world playing
music. He studied orchestral percussion with internationally-acclaimed Pavel Burda, African drumming with members of Ko-Thi Dance Company, and drumset technique with the master of groove and swing, Harold
Jones (Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Natalie Cole, etc.) as well as other professional musicians and instructors. The various projects he has played with over the years include: The Stellanovas (café jazz), The Tropics (dub reggae), Recycled Future (organ-based 60’s funk jazz), Brazzaville (noir pop with a sprinkle of bossa), Rusty P’s (hip-hop), The Afro Drum Ensemble (10+ piece afro-jazz band), Todd Richards (strange and wonderful pop rock), The Pacers (90’s punk ska), and many more. Erik has appeared on over 40 recordings of various musical styles and has established himself as a multi-faceted musician able to authentically play in any style while contributing his own creative
ideas. He grew up and currently lives in Milwaukee, WI and enjoys avocados and reading without being interrupted.