Based in Door County, WI, Eric Hagen has been nominated for 3 WAMI Awards (Wisconsin Area Music Industry), including Bluegrass-Americana Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and for Folk & Blues Song of the Year. His song "Hope," was also a semi-finalist in the current International Songwriting Competition.
In 2022, Hagen signed with one of the largest independent record labels in North America, Spectra Music Group. His first single, “Dying Alone" was also also an International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist, and his full debut album, "Revival," was given 9/10 from Americana UK :
"‘Revival’ is emotionally challenging and beautiful. Savour this album slowly, first listening to the careful mixture of music and mood, then allowing yourself to be moved by the memories it revives while marveling at the magic of the man who put it all together.”
His well-rooted sound rings with perplexing authenticity at the heart of timeless classics, infusing a modern story with vocals of gospel-like depth.
Armed with a guitar, tambourine and harmonica, Hunter Gatherer combines the energy and fun of a rock show with a singer-songwriter's authenticity and humor, weaving americana, alternative country and rock. With a look that's been described as "Forest Gump after he's been running across the country for six months" and a sound described as "Townes Van Zandt if he had something to smile about", Hunter Gatherer's music plays with themes of traveling, drinking and love, and is saturated in Wisconsin lore.