Tickets go on sale Friday, FEB 21 at 10AM CST via princesstheare.org
The Princess presents an evening of blistering blues-rock, powerful songwriting, and masterful guitar work when Eric Johanson takes the stage on Wednesday, MAY 28!!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Eric Johanson blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that’s dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, roots, and modern influences. His playing is expressive without being flashy—riff-driven and rhythmic one moment, fluid and melodic the next—always serving the song rather than overpowering it. Whether channeling the swampy pulse of his New Orleans home or leaning into heavier, fuzz-laden textures, Johanson’s music strikes a balance between grit and finesse, power and restraint.
Since the release of The Deep and the Dirty, Johanson has toured extensively, performing in over 100 cities and 10 countries in 2024 alone. His momentum has landed him at the top of the Billboard Blues Chart and on stages alongside some of the most respected names in rock and roots music. Named one of Guitar Player Magazine’s 25 Best New Blues Guitarists and earning a spot in Total Guitar’s 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time, he has firmly established himself as a force in the blues-rock world.
Industry veteran Bob Lefsetz raves, “It’s like he digested all the music of the sixties—just like those musicians listened to the progenitors—and kept the flame a-burnin’. This guy has a place in the firmament.”
Born and raised in Louisiana, Johanson’s roots run deep in the blues and rock traditions, and his music reflects a reverence for the past while forging something entirely his own. Whether on record or on stage, Johanson’s playing is electrifying, his voice unfiltered, and his approach unmistakably his own.
With a growing international following and an unmistakable sound, Eric Johanson isn’t just a standout guitarist—he’s an artist redefining the space between rock, blues, and everything in between.
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