Name: Eric Rachmany

Nickname: Rock (Rach)

Place of Birth: San Francisco, CA.

Occupation: Musician (Singer/Guitarist for Rebelution)

Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in the Sunset District of San Francisco. SF is a pretty diverse place. There was lots of good food, especially in my neighborhood. I never felt like I was in danger growing up in my district but because it is a city I always had to look out for myself anywhere I went.

Earliest memory of playing music: 5 years old at the piano. I can still remember the first song/melody I made up.

Where does your motivation come from? I suppose just from my observations and the people I meet. 

What does it feel like to play music in front of all your fans? It really never gets old. I truly love performing. I can have a terrible day but once I get on stage ALL my troubles go away. Hearing and seeing the fans sing the music back to me keeps the energy flowing. 

What musicians or bands do you look up to? Don Carlos, Dave Matthews.

What has been your most valuable lesson and why? To be thankful. Life is a gift. What we do with our time here is our gift back to mother nature. 

What is something music has taught you? It helps me see a brighter and cleaner perspective on life. Sometimes my vision becomes so cloudy and I lose grasp of things. Music brings that reality check to me. It's purely meditative.

What do you think is your biggest responsibility as an artist? To help others feel that sense of clarity I get when I listen to music. Also to spread positivity in the lyrics and melody I create. 

Why is it important to recycle and take care of our environment? We need to make sure we take care of this planet. The more we re-use the more longevity we have. 

Your thoughts on fast food restaurants: Unfortunately the FDA doesn't care about the health of this country. I hope to see fast food chains start incorporating healthier options.

Something you are proud of and why? I'm proud of myself for keeping an open mind to the universe. I take pride in my openness to every religious belief. I believe it's stubborn to think your own spirituality is the "correct" one. We are all different and should be appreciated for all these differences.

What are you favorite personality traits in a lady companion? A girl that has a sense of humor is important to me. Also I love a girl who sets an example of kindness to others.

Currently listening to: Million Stylez

Favorite Book or Author/s? Gary Shteyngart "Super Sad True Love Story"

Latest cool discovery? The Settlers of Catan

How do you relate with Todo Tranquilo's message? Music puts me in a meditative state. When I compose or simply play a melody on my guitar I go to a different place. Similar to other art forms, music keeps me calm. It is a release of emotion and internal thought. When I think of Todo Tranquilo I think about the peaceful state of mind I am while immersed in the art form of music. 

Where can people find your music? www.rebelutionmusic.com or  www.facebook.com/rebelution