ERIC " TWO SCOOPS " MOORE

TWO SCOOPS COMBO!

Featuring ERIC "TWO SCOOPS" MOORE

"Moore is a strong soulful singer and a ferocious keyboard player. He clearly loves what he does and it shows in his roof-raising, good time music."

-- CADENCE MAGAZINE

"Two Scoops pounds the piano and growls and shouts in the spirit of giants like Amos Milburn, Professor Longhair and Louis Jordan."

-- BLUES & RHYTHM - THE GOSPEL TRUTH (UK)

STYLES

Blues, Swing, Boogie-Woogie, Rock 'n' Roll

SHOWS

Two Scoops Combo serves up a unique blend of rollicking boogie-woogie humor and heart-felt blues. Eric "Two Scoops" Moore stirs fun into his audience with the touch of a master chef. His legendary ability to transport listeners to Chicago, Kansas City or New Orleans in a flash has been documented in countless fan testimonials. In a typical show, Two Scoops breathes new life into familiar favorites and delivers generous portions of crowd-pleasing hits from his own records.

BACKGROUND

Eric “Two Scoops” Moore has been playing the piano since the age of 5, growing up in Boston. As a teenager, he jammed with many “Blues Old-Timers.” He spent 7 years touring and recording with “Earring” George Mayweather, a harp-playing contemporary of Little Walter’s. For 6 years, Eric played with ex-Muddy Waters guitarist, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, at clubs and festivals in 36 states, 12 countries on 3 continents. In January 1995, his travels took him on a Caribbean Blues Cruise where Amy was a passenger, then a month later to the Backstage in Ballard. It happened to be Valentine’s Day and Eric proposed to Amy on the spot! They got married one year later at the House of Blues in Cambridge MA.

Since 1996, Eric has been based in West Seattle, leading TWO SCOOPS COMBO! He has released 8 critically acclaimed CDs. The Washington Blues Society has honored him with 6 awards for piano playing and 2 for songwriting, including 2013. He writes some of the funniest and most mouth-watering lyrics you've ever boogie-woogied to! Eric’s songs are included on 2 of CAR TALK’s music CDs and have been played on their NPR radio show for 3 million listeners. Eric’s hit song “Big Buffet” has gotten steady radio play for over 18 years!

Eric is also an award-winning artist. He can’t stand waste, so he gets his art supplies from the recycle bin! His fanciful and expressive figures represent people from all walks of life, including musicians, chefs, mythical characters and some crazy critters.

Eric is a survivor of the “flesh-eating disease”, so he is especially happy to be alive. Amy was diagnosed with MS shortly before they got married and he is her 24/7 caregiver. His upbeat music and art keep her in good spirits every day! We know it will do the same for you!

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AWARDS

BEST PIANO/KEYBOARD

2011, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2002 & 2001 Washington Blues Society BB Award

BEST SONGWRITER

2013 & 2001 Washington Blues Society BB Awards

FAVORITE KEYBOARD PLAYER

1999 New England Blues Audience Reader's Poll

VIDEOS

Two Scoops Combo Plays Bumbershoot, 2001 Telly Award

Live At The Showbox, 2001 Videographer Award

RECORDINGS

Fat Daddy (Two Scoops Records 2009) Produced by Mickey Bones

BIG BUFFET Combo Platter (Two Scoops Records 2006) Produced by Amy and Eric Moore

Music Café (Two Scoops Records 2002) Produced byDuke Robillard

HUNGRY! (Two Scoops Records 2000) Produced by Eric Moore

Clean Plate (Clean Plate Records 1998) Produced by Tom Hambridge

Big Buffet (Two Scoops Records 1996) Produced by Tom Hambridge

Two Scoops Combo (Two Scoops Records 1992) Produced by Sax Gordon & Eric Moore

  









  KNKX Public Radio

Eric ‘Two Scoops’ Moore is a singer/songwriter/pianist/poet/artist.  He has a joyous, honky-tonk heart and lots of songs about food.  Also songs about love, busted-down cars, having two left hands and whatever else comes to his unique mind.  

Musicians:
Eric Moore - piano
Kevin Buster - sax

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