“Who the hell is Eric Lindell?” There might have been a time, around a year ago, when this was not an uncommon question heard throughout the New Orleans music scene. Most of those with an ear to the ground had heard the buzz of a hot new R&B singer in town but many had not yet had the chance to actually hear his music. These days, the question is more likely, “Where’s Eric playing tonight?” and its sure to be followed by, “Who’s playing with him this time?” Gigging almost nightly...