Schedule
Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM (Blues Stage)
From New Orleans comes a guitarist with tasty riffs and a cool vibe. Eric Johanson is gaining a reputation not only for his songwriting, but for the way his guitar drives, flavors and supports every note. He can shift gears between lead and rhythm like a well-tuned sports car on a mountain road, and his slide work? Whoah, daddy! His prowess on the Resonator is why you’ll find us on the front row.
His sound goes from swamp to rock, to blues and soul, and where some guitarists would rage, Eric shows restraint. That’s hot. So hot that American Songwriter has this to say about his work: “(he) displays his guitar prowess but within the borders of melodies and lyrics that push the boundaries of blues/rock … searing guitar work, and persuasive songwriting.”
We’re persuaded.