THE BLUZMEN:
Starring Eric Martin & Carmen Romano The Ultimate Tribute to The Blues Brothers
When Eric and Carmen explode on stage as a tribute to "The Blues Brothers", it's like a non-stop freight train!! With the opening number "I Can't Turn You Loose", to the climatic finale of "Shout", this Blues Brothers tribute captivates the audience with a high energy performance.
The blend of Eric as Dan Aykroyd and Carmen as the late John Belushi is a perfect mix in re-creating the "Blues Brothers". However, these "BLUZMEN" go a step further. They showcase some of the original choreography with a few "steps" of their own. As one show critic put it: "These two men have it all down! The look, the sound, every move and the crazy antics!!!"
Eric and Carmen have been performing together as "The Blues Brothers" for 18 years in over 9000 shows worldwide. For ten years, they were a staple in the award winning show "Legends in Concert" in Las Vegas. To this day they are still considered to be one of the most popular acts to have ever graced the highly successful show. Their popularity is not limited to just Las Vegas. They have showcased their act across the United States and all over the world! Entertaining in such cities as: New York, Atlantic City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New Orleans, Reno, Maui, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, Palm Springs, St. Louis, Miami, Orlando and many more. Their talents have taken them to several countries, including: Russia, Japan, Canada, Finland, Mexico, Bermuda and the Bahamas. They have also made numerous appearances on television, including: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, MTV, VH-1, ESPN, CBS This Morning, Entertainment Tonight, Leeza and the #1 rated show in Japan, Monomane.
Night after night, they sing and dance with a frenetic energy that brings down the house. Constantly in demand for corporate and convention shows, they have become legendary because of their infectious energy and excitement that is generated among their audiences. Over the past seven years they have become one of the top corporate acts in the country!
Following are a few quotes of celebrities and dignitaries about Eric and Carmen. “Terrific” …Jay Leno. “These Guys Are Great!” …Dick Clark “John Belushi, would have been proud” ...Bernie Brillstein (Belushi’s personal manager and executive producer of The Blues Brothers Movie) “The Greatest!” …Kenny Guinn, Nevada Governor. “Fantastic!”…Wayne Newton. “If it isn’t Eric Martin and Carmen Romano, then it isn’t the Blues Brothers!”…House of Blues
Of these two men, Dan Aykroyd himself, may have said it best: "BURNIN' MAN".
When Eric and Carmen add the incomparable "Good Ole Boys Blues Band" Featuring some of the top musicians in the country including Tommy Amato and Berry Abernathy, formerly of the Bobby Darin Band, and the hottest horn section west of the Mississippi, The Hornzmen, this show is truly one of a kind and is possibly the most explosive entertainment experience allowed by law.
Eric Alan Martin
Eric is known in the industry for his portrayal as “Elwood” of “The Blues Brothers”. Eric and his partner Carmen Romano have been performing together as “The Blues Brothers” for 18 years in over 9000 shows. They were a staple in the award winning show, “Legends in Concert” in Las Vegas, for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years! Their highly acclaimed act is considered and recognized as one of the finest in the world.
What the industry may not know is that Eric has quite a background in Theater. He began his college years as a Musical Theatre major. Eric has been seen in over 30 musicals nationwide. His two most memorable roles are “Sky” in, “Guys and Dolls” and “Danny” in “Grease”.
Eric’s showbiz career extends beyond the Theatre. He has much radio, television and commercial credits; including several national commercials. He became one of the most sought after voice talents in the “biz”. He has been in high demand in the computer game industry as a voice over and on screen talent. Eric was the star of the #1 video game of 1996, “Command and Conquer”.
Although Eric does not foresee “The Blues Brothers” act slowing down any time soon. He recently revitalized his theatrical “juices”. He wrote and directed a Christmas show for Producer Rick Kanfer of Dynasty Productions entitled, “Holiday Impressions”.
The show received the top honor at the 2004 Entertainment Network Convention in Florida as, Best Major Production Show.
Carmen Romano
Carmen was born in Ashtabula, Ohio. 60 miles east of Cleveland on the Lake Erie shore.
He attended St. John High School and later studied in New York City at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan.
During the years after high school, Carmen fronted his own top 40 lounge band playing throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 1981, he became a regular member of a weekly variety show in Cleveland called "Entertainment 5". As a featured vocalist, he performed songs from Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli. He relocated to Las Vegas in 1981 and landed a job singing with a vocal group hired to sing back up for the legendary Paul Anka at Caesars Palace.
Then in 1988, Carmen answered an audition notice in the Review Journal that would change his life. The ad read, "If you think you look or sound like John Belushi, call now." "Well, I thought it was for a movie, but as it turned out, it was something much better." Enter Eric Martin, a.k.a "Elwood Blues." "Eric explained to me that he was looking for someone to replace his partner that had decided to move on to other things. I auditioned for him and a week later we auditioned for the producer of "Legends In Concert", John Stuart and 3 days later we were in the show where we stayed for an unprecedented 10 years. And the rest
is history.
Carmen has been seen in motion pictures, television and commercials both local and national. When not performing, he spends his time in Los Angeles auditioning.
He is a die hard Cleveland fan and is still hoping for a championship.
He lives in Las Vegas with his children Carmen III, who plays college baseball in California, super soccer daughter Fabiana and five year old Frankie, "the king"
Our motto in our house is "BELIEVE". It says it all.