And that might seem a tad uninspired in a short set but Johnson and Co. delivered a solid two and a half hours of tuneage with tons of original music. Thanks for signing up for the event guide! Given the unfair amount of talent he wields, one would think a show of his would be an ode to his ego, but nothing could be further from the truth. He threw in a number of covers that fell right in line with his set’s diverse approach, including songs originally penned by John Coltrane, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Bert Jansch and Wes Montgomery.

We notice that your web browser is out-of-date. This website, like most others, uses cookies in order to give you a great online experience. (In fairness, it’s possible that playing the next night just up the road in Ft. Collins may have splintered the number of fans coming in for Denver’s gig at the Paramount downtown.). You can also donate at actionagainsthunger.org or feedingamerica.org. By Alan Cox January 30, 2020 No Comments The Texas Tone King Eric Johnson is currently touring through North America on his “Classics Present and Past Tour.” Having just seen the stop in Denver last Saturday, I can confidently say this run should be … That was pretty much expected. says it best himself in sharing.

The guitar has been very good to Eric Johnson, earning him international renown as a player, … Alternatively, you can find out more about cookies and how to change your cookie preferences. Find information on all of Eric Johnson’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2020-2021. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Given Johnson’s reputation for perfectionism, he was likely irritated with a few missed cues from the soundboard where a vocal level was too low or the beginning of a lead was initially buried, but adjustments were quickly made and none of it could do much to reduce the impact of a gifted player backed by a fantastic band putting on a remarkable display of diversity and dexterity. Inevitably E.J.

And that humility is just part of his allure as a world-class tone and melody constructor. (United Kingdom) There are no suggested results at this time. Austin, TX (January 8, 2020) -- As another decade turns, the Austin, TX based prolific guitarist, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist – Eric Johnson - will release a new studio offering titled EJ Vol II, on February 28, 2020.
In fact, on this tour, Eric’s band featured long-time bass pal Roscoe Beck, who also played on that Grammy-winning track, as well as road-tested veteran drummer Tom Brechtlein, both of whom were given plenty of space and spotlight to shine. Scroll. Note: only considered 23 of 33 setlists (ignored empty and strikingly short setlists) Setlist.

Eric Johnson "Up Close" 2012 Tour / USA (1) G3 1996 Tour (2) G3 1996 Tour (17) G3 2000 Tour (1) G3 2006 Tour (9) Guitar Masters (2) Tones (1) Tour 2012 (1) Up Close (9) Songs; Albums; Avg Setlist; Covers; With; Concert Map; Average setlist for year: 2020. One of my personal favorite tracks of EJ’s, “Lonely In the Night,” was a welcomed surprise, though honestly did sound a tad sparse compared to the intricate studio version. It was incendiary, and brought people to their feet shaking their heads. With his slightly rumpled hair and aw-shucks demeanor when speaking, it’s easy to never see what’s coming with EJ… until it’s too late and you’re left gobsmacked wondering what you just witnessed. Eric Johnson (guitarist for Marques Bovre) Eric Johnson (from Savanna, Illinois) Eric Johnson (jazz guitarist from Pittsburgh, Pa) Eric Johnson (guitarist in 90s NC rock band Archers of Loaf) Eric Johnson (bassist for Shooting Star) Eric Johnson (HipHop RNB and House producer) Eric Johnson (Lead singer of the Fruit Bats) show 5 more The show was a display of an entire band’s musicianship, not just Eric Johnson’s. January 30, 2020 Brendan Driscoll Billed as a night of “classics past and present,” Eric Johnson’s performance at the Paramount Theater in Denver was a career retrospective, showcasing the master guitarist’s best-known songs and celebrating his influences in reliably virtuosic fashion. For the best experience on AXS.com please consider upgrading to one of the following: If you are still having issues, please contact support at support@axs.com. And while EJ often performs as a trio, this time around, he also brought along fellow Austinite and rising guitar star Dave Scher, who not only rounded out the sound with rhythm, but who also added ambience with keyboard, percussion and vocals (even taking lead on one song!). There were instrumentals. E-mail address is required to create an account.

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Get personalized event announcements, updates, and reviews every week with the AXS.com event guide email. There’s no doubt the man can play. It was a fitting ending, and one I mistakenly assumed as I left and later saw online that they returned for a second encore that I missed. Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly dose of insighful posts about the world of music, We speak music, the universal language of mankind. (United States) Grammy award winning guitar master Eric Johnson brings his show to Sacramento for one night only. Digital Store Home About Eric EJ Archives Store Music Videos Contact Back Bio Cart 0.