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GUITAR GREAT ERIC JOHNSON ANNOUNCES JANUARY “EVENING WITH” U.S. TOUR
Few rock guitarists can take an audience on an unforgettable journey like Eric Johnson can – who has been delivering stellar recordings and unforgettable live performances for decades by this point. And come January, Johnson will give fans more stand-out concert memories to cherish, as it has been announced that he will be touring the U.S., in support of his latest album, ‘Up Close.’
The string of dates run from January 4-29 and will be a rare treat as most shows will be an evening with Eric Johnson as Eric and his band (bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Wayne Salzmann) will be the only performers – except for six dates, which will feature talented acoustic guitarist Andy McKee (1/6 NYC, 1/7 Phoenixville, 1/12 Chicago, 1/14 Chicago, 1/18 Anaheim, and 1/19 Los Angeles), while Peppino wil open 1/21 in Visalia.
Johnson will be performing on a variety of stellar equipment that he fully endorses, including a newly released “Signature Series” speaker by Eminence and” “Fuzz Face” by Dunlop (distortion pedal) retro’d back to Hendrix model.
Exactly a year ago, the aforementioned ‘Up Close’ was released – Johnson’s sixth studio release over, which featured such special guests as Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang, and was later reissued as a beautiful 180-gram vinyl edition.
Soon, guitar aficionados will get a chance to ring in the New Year by experiencing guitar great Eric Johnson’s music the best way imaginable – on a nearby concert stage.
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ERIC JOHNSON TOUR DATES (2012 ‘Up Close Tour,’ with Chris Maresh And Wayne Salzmann):
Jan-04 Wed Foxborough, MA Showcase Live
Jan-05 Thu Bay Shore, NY Boulton Center
Jan-06 Fri New York, NY BB King’s
Jan-07 Sat Phoenixville, PA Colonial Theatre
Jan-08 Sun Alexandria, VA Birchmere
Jan-10 Tue Baltimore, MD Soundstage
Jan-11 Wed Ferndale, MI The Magic Bag
Jan-12 Thu Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Jan-13 Fri ST Louis, MO Old Rock House
Jan-14 Sat Columbia, MO The Blue Note
Jan-18 Wed Anaheim, CA House Of Blues
Jan-19 Thu W. Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
Jan-21 Sat Visalia, CA Fox Theatre
Jan-22 Sun San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Jan-25 Wed San Francisco, CA Slim’s
Jan-26 Thu Napa, CA Opera House
Jan-27 Fri Modesto, CA State Theatre
Jan-28 Sat Las Vegas, NV House Of Blues
Jan-29 Sun Phoenix, AZ Compound Grill
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ERIC JOHNSON TO LAUNCH ‘UP CLOSE’ SUMMER TOUR
Since the 1980′s, Eric Johnson has been one of the most critically acclaimed rock guitarists, as evidenced by the success of such releases as ‘Ah Via Musicom,’ ‘Venus Isle,’ and his latest offering, ‘Up Close.’ And soon, Johnson will be launching his summer tour to continue support of his latest album, fresh off of appearances on the West Coast Experience Hendrix Tour, as well as teaming up with Anton Fig and Will Lee of Late Night fame for a rousing rare performance at New York City’s P.C. Richards and Sons Theatre.
From July 7th through August 20th, Johnson will be touring the USA from coast to coast as a headliner, as well as joining forces with fellow guitar great Steve Miller for shows at the Sleep Country Amphitheater in Clark County, Washington on July 17th and the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, on August 7th. He will also join the legendary Buddy Guy on July 21 in Omaha, Nebraska at the Red Sky Music Festival.
Also recently released was a vinyl version of ‘Up Close,’ issued on 180 gram vinyl, and housed in a beautiful special double LP gatefold package with printed sleeves. Additionally, ‘Up Close’ was remastered specially for this vinyl release by Jim Wilson.
A long time in the making , ‘Up Close’ has received rave reviews. All Music Guide pointed out that “[Johnson] continues to find interesting ways to hone his specific craft on ‘Up Close’,” while Premier Guitar Magazine raved “Johnson has created another worthy addition to his already legendary catalog.” Also, it shouldn’t be overlooked that ‘Up Close’ features an impressive list of special guests (Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang).
Speaking to M Music Magazine, Eric had the following to say about what his goals were for ‘Up Close.’ “To find new ways of doing things. We’re all the sum of our history. After a while, we start to create certain patterns in what we do. I wanted to break some of that repetition. If you keep to the same format, the vibe stays the same, even though the music might change. If you want to grow, you have to break down walls and find ways to work that are different from the past.”
Additionally, Johnson graced the cover of this year’s March issue of Guitar Player Magazine, was recently named Guitar International’s “Guitarist of the Year,” and has won an unprecedented 33 awards at the Austin Music Awards since 1982, including taking home “Best Electric Guitar,” “Best Acoustic Guitar,” and “Best Instrumental Band” awards at this year’s ceremony.
Johnson has long been considered one of rock’s most talented six-string players, as evidenced by his aforementioned platinum-certified 1990 release, ‘Ah Via Musicom,” its hit single “Cliffs of Dover,” as well as a Grammy Award win for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance” in 1991. The song also recently was introduced to a whole new generation of rock fans, when it was featured in the hit video game, ‘Guitar Hero.’
ERIC JOHNSON TOUR DATES (ADDITIONAL DATES TBA):
07/07/11 at The Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ
07/08/11 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ
07/09/11 at the Anthology in San Diego, CA
07/10/11 at the The Canyon Theater in Agoura Hills, CA
07/12/11 at Harlow’s in Sacramento, CA
07/13/11 at the Brixton in Redondo Beach, CA
07/14/11 at the Galaxy Concert Theatre in Santa Ana, CA
07/15/11 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, CA
07/16/11 at the Rogue Theatre at Grants Pass, OR
07/19/11 at the The Triple Door in Seattle, WA
07/21/11 at the Red Sky Music Festival in Omaha, NE
07/22/11 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO
08/02/11 at the Old Rock House in St. Louis, MO
08/04/11 at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN
08/05/11 at the The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI
08/06/11 at the Beachland Ballroom & Tavern in Cleveland, OH
08/07/11 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI
08/09/11 at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
08/10/11 at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York, NY
08/12/11 at the Showcase Live in Foxborough, MA
08/14/11 at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA
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ERIC JOHNSON’S LATEST RELEASE TO GET VINYL TREATMENT
Eric Johnson’s latest release, ‘Up Close,’ was a long time in the making (five and a half years). But as evidenced by its reception (All Music Guide pointed out that “[Johnson] continues to find interesting ways to hone his specific craft on ‘Up Close’”) and its impressive list of special guests (Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan, and Jonny Lang), the wait was well worth it.
Fortunately, fans will not have to wait long at all for a vinyl version of ‘Up Close,’ which is slated for release on April 19th, via EMI Records and Vortexan Music. The album will be issued on 180 gram vinyl, and housed in a beautiful special double LP gatefold package with printed sleeves. Additionally, ‘Up Close’ was remastered specially for this vinyl release by Jim Wilson.
Johnson has long been considered one of rock’s most talented six-string players, as evidenced by his platinum-certified 1990 release, ‘Ah Via Musicom,” its hit single “Cliffs of Dover,” as well as a Grammy Award win for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance” in 1991. Additionally, Johnson graced the cover of the March issue of Guitar Player Magazine, was recently named Guitar International’s “Guitarist of the year,” and won an unprecedented 33 awards at the Austin Music Awards since 1982, including taking home “Best Electric Guitar,” “Best Acoustic Guitar,” and “Best Instrumental Band” awards at this year’s ceremony.
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ERIC JOHNSON TAKES HOME THREE AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS!
One of the finest rock guitarists to ever hail from Texas, Eric Johnson, continues to be recognized as such from his home state. On Saturday, March 19th, Johnson collected a total of three awards at the 2010/2011 Austin Music Awards. Held at the Austin Music Hall, the categories that the Johnson won in included “Best Electric Guitar,” “Best Acoustic Guitar,” and “Best Instrumental Band.”
Johnson has long been considered one of rock’s most talented six-string players, as evidenced by his platinum-certified 1990 release, ‘Ah Via Musicom,” its hit single “Cliffs of Dover,” as well as a Grammy Award win for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance” in 1991. Johnson has recorded six studio albums thus far, his latest being 2010′s ‘Up Close,’ a release, which included guest appearances from Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jimmie Vaughan and Jonny Lang.
Since 1982, Johnson has won an unprecedented 33 awards at the Austin Music Awards. For a full listing of Johnson’s Austin Music Awards wins over the years, visit here:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/Awards/MusicAwards/?mode=all-time
“Thanks for the continued support from my fans and all those that help keep the music scene vibrant in Austin,” says Eric. “I appreciate the opportunity to keep playing music for everyone.”
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