Eric Early of Blitzen Trapper performs songs from his new album, ‘Holy Smokes Future Jokes’ and talks with Jessie Scott about music and his side job at a homeless shelter. Set list: “Dead Billie Jean”, “Magical Thinking” and “Masonic Temple Microdose #1”.
Words and Music with Blitzen Trapper's Eric Early
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