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  • Genre: Blues / Jazz / Rock

    Location AUSTIN, Un

    Profile Views: 714082

    Last Login: 2/3/2012

    Member Since 11/18/2006

    Website www.ericjohnson.com

    Record Label Several

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Your comments are appreciated. Please do not send personal messages to this site as we cannot guarantee that Eric will be able to respond. .. ...... ......ERIC JOHNSON'S New CD UP CLOSE AVAILABLE NOW!........ Also available is Live From Austin, TX '84... This CD/DVD digipack set features Eric's first appearance on ..Austin City Limits from 1984. Since the 1980's, Eric Johnson has been one of the most critically acclaimed rock guitarists, as evidenced by the success of such releases as 'Ah Via Musicom,' 'Venus Isle,' and his latest offering, 'Up Close.' And soon, Johnson will be launching his summer tour to continue support of his latest album, fresh off of appearances on the West Coast Experience Hendrix Tour, as well as teaming up with Anton Fig and Will Lee of Late Night fame for a rousing rare performance at New York City's P.C. Richards and Sons Theatre. From July 7th through August 20th, Johnson will be touring the USA from coast to coast as a headliner, as well as joining forces with fellow guitar great Steve Miller for shows at the Sleep Country Amphitheater in Clark County, Washington on July 17th and the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, on August 7th. He will also join the legendary Buddy Guy on July 21 in Omaha, Nebraska at the Red Sky Music Festival. The band members on the Summer Tour will be long time favorite Chris Maresh on bass guitar and Wayne Salzmann on drums, playing his first tour with Eric. Also recently released was a vinyl version of 'Up Close,' issued on 180 gram vinyl, and housed in a beautiful special double LP gatefold package with printed sleeves. Additionally, 'Up Close' was remastered specially for this vinyl release by Jim Wilson. A long time in the making , 'Up Close' has received rave reviews. All Music Guide pointed out that "[Johnson] continues to find interesting ways to hone his specific craft on 'Up Close'," while Premier Guitar Magazine raved "Johnson has created another worthy addition to his already legendary catalog." Also, it shouldn't be overlooked that 'Up Close' features an impressive list of special guests (Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang). Speaking to M Music Magazine, Eric had the following to say about what his goals were for 'Up Close.' "To ?nd new ways of doing things. We're all the sum of our history. After a while, we start to create certain patterns in what we do. I wanted to break some of that repetition. If you keep to the same format, the vibe stays the same, even though the music might change. If you want to grow, you have to break down walls and ?nd ways to work that are different from the past." Additionally, Johnson graced the cover of this year's March issue of Guitar Player Magazine, was recently named Guitar International's "Guitarist of the Year," and has won an unprecedented 33 awards at the Austin Music Awards since 1982, including taking home "Best Electric Guitar," "Best Acoustic Guitar," and "Best Instrumental Band" awards at this year's ceremony. Johnson has long been considered one of rock's most talented six-string players, as evidenced by his aforementioned platinum-certified 1990 release, 'Ah Via Musicom," its hit single "Cliffs of Dover," as well as a Grammy Award win for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1991. The song also recently was introduced to a whole new generation of rock fans, when it was featured in the hit videogame, 'Guitar Hero.' FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.ericjohnson.com

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    Jimi Hendrix, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, The Bluesbreakers

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    Eric Johnson has a show on 01/29/2012 at 05:00 PM @ The Compound Grill in Phoenix, AZ http://lnk.ms/Y6vW1 #concert

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    Eric Johnson has a show on 01/27/2012 at 08:00 PM @ The State Theatre in Modesto, CA http://lnk.ms/Y3gwP #concert

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    Eric Johnson has a show on 01/25/2012 at 07:30 PM @ SLIMS in San Francisco, CA http://lnk.ms/YtHhw #concert

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    Eric Johnson has a show on 01/22/2012 at 07:00 PM @ House of Blues... in San Diego, CA http://lnk.ms/Xw0hs #concert

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  • Eric Jousset

    Eric Jousset souhaite un bon WE à tout le monde. Have a good WE. 

    2 months ago
  • Hammer

    hi eric took yrs to find this page i looked before and found millons of  eric johnsons but not you . easy knowing im stubborn guitarst that doesnt take no for an answer.your music helped me through 2.5 tough yrs of my life i dreamed of playing cliffs and it kept me goeing day in day out  i must of spent thousands of hours learning im nearly there when you bring guitar to those dizzy high notes i float away in the music it like if you dream it you can play it. im working on victory and trademark idream of the day ill get there .im a ej addict. im 40 married my son is driven mad every time he gets in the car your there blaring out.maybe some day you play dublin . cheers happy christmas to you and your  thanks again karl mc goona/

    2 months ago
  • Eric Johnson

    Looking forward to seeing you all in 2012!

    3 months ago
  • Eric Dupré

    Thanks for your music Eric !! Cheers from France !!
    L.D.FUSION "Premonition"
    1st album available now !
    http://www.myspace.com/ldfuz

    11 months ago
  • JOHN C MICHELSON

    Hi Eric , I just Bought Your New Cd.
    I'm Love It !! Perfection Of Tones
    I Also Like The Guest Apperances You Brought Aboard.
    I watched Your Studio Up Close Video Al;so, Man A Beautiful Studio !!
    I Have a Very Budget Studio, But Have Worked As A Session Player, Been In The Big Real Studios.
    thks for the great music again
    plz Stop By My Site when you Can I Have a Listen To My Original Creations.

    11 months ago
  • Emily Davis

    Hello ! I wish you have a nice day!
    Good luck and good mood to you...
    Take care ...
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    1 year ago
  • Mardee AGEN

    Hello Eric,
    Congrats on your latest EP "UP CLOSE"... Also, just want to say how much I love seeing you on Facebook sharing little glimpses and updates. What a sweet treat!!
    All the best to you always.
    Best Regards,
    ~Mardee Agen~/ CRYSTAL BLUE DREAMS©

    1 year ago
  • Whole Lotta Zep

    WOW it's been a long time since you were in Arizona. Comin back anytime soon?

    1 year ago
  • Clarine R. Wilson

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    looveee your music guys :)

    1 year ago
  • Eric Dupré

    Great album Eric !! Cheers from France !!
    L.D.FUSION "Premonition"
    1st album available now !
    http://www.myspace.com/ldfuz

    1 year ago
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