Eric Johanson (US/Full Band)

Der in New Orleans lebende Eric Johanson verbindet prägnantes Songwriting mit einer tiefen Verbundenheit zur Gitarre und kreiert so dynamische, gefühlvolle Musik, die von Rock, Blues und modernen Einflüssen geprägt ist. Mit seinem Nummer-1-Album „The Deep And The Dirty“ in den Billboard Blues Charts etablierte sich Johanson als einer der fesselndsten Gitarrenkünstler der Gegenwart und kann auf sechs Top-10-Alben zurückblicken. Vom Guitar Player Magazine zu einem der „25 besten neuen Bluesgitarristen“ und von Total Guitar zu einem der „Größten Bluesgitarristen aller Zeiten“ gekürt, liefert Johanson modernen Bluesrock mit Biss, Kraft und roher Energie. Eric Johanson is not your typical rock or blues artist. His music strikes a compelling balance between gritty rock intensity and deep blues emotion, delivering a sound that feels both raw and refreshingly original. Johanson’s skillful guitar playing and distinctive voice form a captivating blend that is drawing increasing attention from audiences and critics alike. His newest album, The Deep And The Dirty (2023), continues to make waves, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Since its release, Johanson has been on a whirlwind tour, hitting stages across the US and Europe in over ten countries. The buzz around him is real—he was named one of Guitar Player magazine’s 25 best new blues guitarists and earned a spot in Total Guitar magazine’s Top 50 blues guitarists of all time. It wasn’t long before his unique style caught the eye of blues luminary Tab Benoit. Benoit signed Johanson to his new Whiskey Bayou record label, producing Johanson’s debut solo record, Burn It Down (2017). The album established Johanson as a skilled guitarist with a deep connection to blues traditions, yet also someone unafraid to push boundaries. The two embarked on a two-year tour, with Benoit himself playing drums in Johanson’s band during his opening sets. Johanson’s sound soon gained the attention of Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi A