A long and winding road has led Erik Larson to where he is today. As the charismatic and talented frontman for Austin, Texas' rock juggernaut, Johnny Law, Larson caught the wave to stardom in the Spring of 1992 during the South by Southwest Music Conference when Johnny Law caught the eye of Warner Brothers subsidiary Metal Blade Records. That ride was to be, unfortunately, short-lived. Despite Johnny Law's massive industry buzz, a large following including the likes of Chris Robinson of Black Crowes and Kevn Kinney of Drivin' and Cryin', and a debut record produced by the iconic Brendan O'Brien, Johnny Law became a victim of label reorganization and was unceremoniously dropped. Though their song "Hold Me Down" was featured in the opening sequence of the movie "Freddy's Dead - The Final Nightmare" of the Nightmare on Elm Street series of films, Johnny Law's self-titled album was left to languish and fade into obscurity. Jaded and frustrated, Larson all but disappeared from the music scene into a lengthy musical hiatus fraught with depression and disillusionment. However, with the painful passing of Larson's father in 2007, Erik saw the light, realizing that life was too short to waste. With coaxing by legendary musicians including Chris Gates (Junkyard and Big Boys) and now-Peacemaker bassist Billy Chainsaw (Dropkick and Agony Column), he strapped on his faithful Les Paul and stepped back into the rock arena that was all too happy to have him back. While fine tuning his chops in local Austin favorite, Gentlemen's Social Club, Larson felt an undeniable tug from within, drawing him back to his roots as a southern rock songsmith. Heeding the call from a beckoning Americana Rock/Red Dirt music scene, he began to meticulously craft an all-star musical line up of seasoned musicians, some of which have garnered national and worldwide success with such bands as Alejandro Escovedo and Jackson Taylor. Since it's inception, Erik Larson and Peacemaker has created an impressive buzz and local following. With the impending December 2009 release of a much-anticipated self-titled debut album (produced and engineered by the illustrious Mac McNabb) Erik Larson and Peacemaker is primed to explode onto the regional, and eventually national, Red Dirt/Americana Rock circuit.
Hello ERIK, we are delighted to be in your circle of friends. If you have time, would you mind checking out our music and let us know, what you think of it. We always appreciate your time & comments. We are looking forward to hear from you; have a pleasant week full of fun & real good music ! Love and peace, - Guido & Tatch :)
hey erik, havent talked to ya in a while so just droppin n to say hello and hope your doing well. your looking gorgeous as ever in the new tagged pics !!! :) hugs ~ still waitin for yall to come to ft.worth !!!
Rock n Roll with a Texas flare. Come enjoy Great Music and Good Times TONIGHT! Rockin out the ATX with The J.T. Wright Band at BOOMERZ Nightclub located SOUTH......... 6148 W Hwy 290; Oakhill,TX SEE YOU THERE!!!!
I really appreciate your friendship and ALL your awesome support! We've been very fortunate to have just passed 45,000 MySpace friends, over a HALF MILLION page views, over a HALF MILLION song plays and growing and YOU'VE HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. Check out my brand new tune entitled "Back to You!"
Great Music! Cheap Beer! and Good Times! This and every Wednesday at Trophy's Bar and Grill. 7pm - 9pm located in Austin, TX 2008 S. Congress. SEE YOU THERE...If you can't catch the show tonight we are playing at Boomerz August 14th, located @ 6148 W Hwy 290; Oakhill, Tx
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Hey Erik! Come up to Boomerz for a while tonight. Might be a good venue for you. Think the booking agent is coming by and she'd like you guys. Otherwise, have a great weekend!;) Cheers! Kelly J.T. Wright and Solstice Austin, TX
Saxon, Dangerous Toys, KEEL, & Erik Larson & Peacemaker. What a killer weekend of great live music. Last night,I saw the light while Peacemaker sang about hard living, good/bad loving, excess, salvation & sin. Here's to making it a regular Sunday night revival at the Mean Eyed Cat. To borrow a phrase from New Disaster, Peacemaker is "L.A.F." (Picutres are up on my page.)
