hillington, PA native Erich Cawalla makes a very busy living as a full-time musician. He has been professionally entertaining audiences since 1998 and is proficient on vocals, saxophone, flute, and clarinet. During his sophomore year of college, Cawalla's professional performing career began when he was asked by Bobby Mercer to join his show band. While learning the art of music and entertaining with Mercer, Cawalla began to freelance with other bands, started his solo career, and eventually became the lead singer of the Reading-based Burning House Band for over 3 years.

Erich is a BMI-affiliated songwriter, a member of the AMP Network, and an Associate Member of the National Recording Academy, currently holding enough credits to become a Voting Member. His other credits include performing in the bands of Marie Osmond and the Skyliners, as well as opening up for Jeff Dunham, Martha and the Vandellas, Sonny Turner's Platters, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, and Mark Wills. He has also been a featured soloist with the Reading POPS Orchestra on three occasions and the Shippensburg Festival Chamber Orchestra. Some of his more notable performances include performing at Florida State University for the Florida Republican Inauguration Gala, Charlotte's Independence Arena, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Walt Disney World, numerous Atlantic City showrooms and lounges, the PA Capitol's Centennial Celebration, and Carnegie Hall as a senior in high school. Erich was also a finalist in 98.1 WOGL Radio's Philly Idols Contest in 2004.

In August 2008, Erich was humbled to be chosen as the Master of Ceremonies for his hometown of Shillington's Centennial Celebration. He still resides in Shillington, teaching private lessons out of his home. Besides his music career, Erich also holds a BSBA in Accounting from Shippensburg University.

Although only 30, he brings a wealth of experience and attention to detail to guarantee that each event is a succuss. For more information on Erich, visit Erich's MySpace or feel free to email him at erich@uptownbandmusic.com.