Artists Working Together to make New Music

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“It’s amazing to watch the creative process happening with very good songwriters. It’s a joy to be part of it because it inspires me to do better on my own. When I write a song alone, it often feels like that creativity comes from some outside source. To write with Carrie, Eric and Brendan is going to be epic."

About Sunny Jim 

A live performance by James White calls up sea breezes, palm trees. sandy beaches and tropical vibes that tap into fan's island dreams. His original music - is a blend of influences that range from the Caribbean to California and Texas. Born in San Antonio, schooled in California, he then moved  to the Cayman Islands where he lived for 12 years. Here he learned the steel drum, absorbed West Indian culture and picked up the moniker "Sunny Jim."

"I’m really looking forward to this cruise with James, Eric and Brendan. Something like this forces you to just write. We’re always hustling from place to place, so to really sit down and be in the creative process and come up with ideas that give us inspiration is great. Prompts also give us ideas – I ended up with songs that I have recorded.

It’s always fun to be open to that to be a better songwriter. Great minds think alike, and with these three songwriters it feels very comfortable."

About Carrie

Fans have loved Carrie's music from the inception and it’s clear to see why. Her bold, sultry voice, reminiscent of Sheryl Crow’s grit, Tom Petty’s pen, and Stevie Nicks’ heart, is upstaged only by the genuine love and connection this natural performer has with her fans both on and off stage. Melodies rich in Americana pop blend seamlessly with her singer-songwriter roots and empowered, honest lyrics. 

"I love to write songs solo, but now collaboration is my main way to write. They will inevitably see something in my song that I didn’t. The idea of two brains or more working on a song, this “group think” – it can surprise me."

About Eric
Eric Erdman is a guitar slinging troubadour. His lyrics paint stories that are introspective and deep, quirky but palatable. His songs have fresh hooks that somehow draw listeners in like old friends. Eric has penned the theme song for “Drag Race High.” His song “Stone’s Throw” is a hit for the Red Clay Strays.  His song “Caddo County” (with Dave Cobb and The Red Clay Strays is featured on the 2025 Grammy nominated “Twisters” soundtrack.

About Eric

"Songwriting is fun alone, but sometimes there are pieces missing, like in a puzzle. Its really cool when someone else comes up with the missing piece. This is going to be especially fun because they are all my friends and when you are collaborating with friends the music just flows."

About Brendan 

Brendan Mayer is quickly gaining attention as an artist and songwriter, with his signature voice and intelligent songs. The son of acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, Peter Mayer, Brendan has crafted his unique voice from a young age. With an introspective lyricism and engaging melodic sensibility that marries Americana, Folk, and Indie Pop, Brendan creates music that has steadily built a loyal following.