Artist description Virtuoso fingerstyle acoustic pop/blues guitarist. Great songwriting, lyrics, vocals, and callus-building 6 & 12-string bottleneck slide guitar playing.

Music Style Sorta poppy, sorta bluesy, sorta kinda AOR, but definitely acoustic fingerstyle guitar - 6 & 12 string w/vocal.

Musical Influences Kottke to Zeppelin...with many stops between...

Similar Artists Leo Kottke, John Mayer, Chris Whitley, Dave Matthews, Keb Mo', Michael Hedges, Hiatt, Colvin, Clapton, Landreth, Cockburn, Nancy Sinatra...OK, maybe not so much like Nancy.

Artist History Born in Indianapolis and later raised in Michigan, Eric was drawn to the guitar at an early age and began playing professionally at 15. He later moved to LA, graduated from Musician's Institute, and toured throughout the West and Midwest for several years in various bands until gravitating back to his acoustic roots. His solo project has seen him opening for everything from folk acts to rock concerts as well as performing headlining concerts of his original music. Eric's acclaimed CDs, "Slide Rules" and "A Case of Good Judgement", showcase his fingerstyle guitar prowess and singing ability while melding acoustic roots with a pop/rock sensibility. He currently resides in Arizona.

Group Members Eric Erickson (6&12 string guitar, vocals, drums)...also featuring David Ziegner (bass), Les Ross (percussion), and Aaron Kippola (sax)

Instruments Voice, bottleneck, 12-string and 6-string acoustic guitar, fretless and 5-string basses, drums, percussion, and sax.

Albums A Case of Good Judgement, Slide Rules

Press Reviews "Incredible upbeat and rhythmic acoustic guitar -- powerful yet dynamic vocal delivery" - The Daily News. "Intricate fingering, savory slide work, and well-textured vocal phrasing..." - Taylor Guitars Website. "...a mature, rock/blues voice...solid, AOR style songs...his biggest strength is his acoustic guitar playing. He wrings every drop of sound out of those strings." - listen.com

Additional Info ORDER THE CDs! - go to cdstreet.com!

Location Phoenix, AZ - USA

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