Guitarist, vocalist, and composer, Eric Johnson is best known for his Grammy Award-winning instrumental piece, “Cliffs of Dover.” In 2023, Johnson was listed as one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time, and his abilities on his instrument consistently garner praise from his peers:

“That guy can play” – Billy Gibbons

“One of my favorite guitarists” – Stevie Ray Vaughan

“Eric’s so good it’s ridiculous” – Steve Morse

In his hometown of Austin, TX, the readers of the AUstin Chronicle consistently vote Johnson as the city’s “Best Electric Guitarist,” “Best Acoustic Guitarist,” and “Electric Guitarist of the Decade.” In other press, Johnson appeared on the cover of Guitar Player Magazine in June of 2022 alongside Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. In his new partnership with Blue Elan Records, Johnson has released a double album, The Book of Making / Yesterday Meets Today.

Cost: $39-$49

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