Eric Johnson's 'Europe Live' - album preview

Europe Live was recorded in venues across Johnson's tour of the continent, with the majority of the album capturing Eric Johnson's appearance at Amsterdam's Melkweg along with selections from two dates in Germany at Die Kantine in Köln and Bochum Zeche and the Paris show at New Morning. Each appearance featured a unique set list, offering Johnson the opportunity to cull this track listing from a wealth of repertoire captured.

The disc includes fresh performances of Eric's Grammy-winning instrumental “Cliffs of Dover” and Grammy-nominated track “Zap.” Other highlights include a stunning nine-and-a-half minute interpretation of John Coltrane’s “Mr. P.C.” and the 11-and-a-half-minute multimodal suite “Last House on the Block,” as well as performances of “Austin,” “40 Mile Town,” “A Song for Life,” “Fatdaddy,” “Zenland,” “Manhattan,” and “When the Sun Meets the Sky” (titled “Sun Reprise”).

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Eric Johnson announces Summer Tour in support of 'Europe Live'

Starting in Des Moines on July 30 at Wooly’s and runs through August 16th at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, Eric Johnson has announced a summer tour in support of his new album Europe Live. Recorded in venues across Johnson’s tour of Europe, Mascot Label Group’s Provogue Records will release Europe Live on June 24, 2014.

Confirmed dates:

Jul 30       Des Moines, IA                                                         Wooly’s

Jul 31       Milwaukee, WI                                                          Turner Hall

Aug 01     St. Charles, IL                                                           Arcada Theater

Aug 02     Columbus, OH                                                          Woodlands Park Street Saloon

Aug 03     Kent, OH                                                                    Kent Stage

Aug 05     Cincinnati, OH                                                          Taft Ballroom

Aug 06     Rochester Hills, MI                                                   Meadow Brook

Aug 07     Grand Rapids, MI                                                     Intersection

Aug 08     Evanston, IL                                                               SPACE

Aug 10     Minneapolis, MN                                                       Cedar

Aug 12     Kansas City, MO                                                        Knuckleheads

Aug 13     Omaha, NE                                                                 Waiting Room

Aug 14     Fort Collins, CO                                                          Aggie

Aug 15     Boulder, CO                                                                Fox Theatre

Aug 16     Denver, CO                                                                 Bluebird Theater

Eric Johnson - Europe Live

Europe Live's 14 tracks draw from throughout Johnson's career and include two new compositions: The mesmeric "Intro" that opens the set, and the rollicking rocker "Evinrude Fever" (that alludes to his love for water skiing and boating). His Grammy-winning instrumental "Cliffs of Dover" and Grammy nominated "Zap" are performed with fresh and vigorous energy, and he shows his ever-deepening skills as a singer on such numbers as his soaring, blues-tinged salute to his hometown, "Austin," and the airy and glistening "40 Mile Town." Johnson's lifelong love of jazz and more recent forays into playing it emerges on his stunning nine-and-a-half minute interpretation of John Coltrane's "Mr. P.C." on which bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Wayne Salzmann also step out with power. The song selection ranges from an acoustic guitar rendition of "A Song For Life" which he initially cut on his debut studio album to the ferociously funky "Fatdaddy" from his most recent release, Up Close. Johnson celebrates his side-project Alien Love Child with the hard-driving rock workout "Zenland," and the eleven-and-a-half minute multimodal suite "Last House On The Block." Originally released in 1996, the fan favorite "Manhattan" shines, while a gloriously cinematic rearrangement of "When the Sun Meets the Sky," titled "Sun Reprise" closes the set.

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Bastrop Jam 2014 to feature Eric Johnson, Rosie Flores and Erik Hokkanen

Bastrop Jam, May 3, 2014 

The Bastrop Jam is an annual event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop County. The 2014 event, presented by St. David’s Bastrop Emergency Center, is set for May 3, 2014.

When? - May 3, 2014, from 7-10 p.m
Where? - On the patio behind Lakeside Professional building, 3101 Hwy, 71 East, Bastrop, Texas.
Ticket - $50 (http://bit.ly/1fcEEdE) or by contacting Prentiss Collins at (832) 984-7274 (*In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Bastrop Middle School cafeteria.)

Highlight

Bastrop Jam 2014 will feature Grammy-winning guitar legend Eric Johnson and his band, plus the ‘rockabilly filly’ Rosie Flores and Texas swing king Erik Hokkanen along with an all-star ensemble of musicians!

What's More?

Two guitars previously owned and autographed by Eric Johnson will be auctioned off at the event, along with an acoustic guitar signed by Willie Nelson. The winners will get their picture taken with Eric. SiriusXM Satellite Radio personality Dallas Wayne will be the host for the evening.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bastrop County

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bastrop County is a locally governed, nonprofit youth development agency working to empower all the youth of Bastrop County to become caring, productive, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bastrop County began in Bastrop in 1996 and launched an after-school program for the Smithville school district in 2011.

To date, the Bastrop and Smithville locations combined serve an average of 170 children per day, keeping them safe in a productive, supervised environment with a curriculum focused on growth and character development.

This summer, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bastrop County will introduce a new program in the Elgin school district, adding to the successful programs already in place in Bastrop and Smithville.

Information: Tickets are $50 and include a dinner catered by Elgin’s Southside Market and Barbecue. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bastropbgc.net/events.html.

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Provogue Records to release 'Eric Johnson - Live in Europe' CD

On June 24, 2014 Mascot Label Group’s Provogue Records will release 'Eric Johnson - Live in Europe' on CD and 180 gram vinyl. The in-concert collection’s 14 tracks draw from throughout Johnson’s career and include two new compositions: The mesmeric “Intro” that opens the set, and the rollicking rocker “Evinrude Fever”.

Europe Live was recorded in venues across Johnson's tour of the continent, with the majority of the album capturing his appearance at Amsterdam's Melkweg along with selections from two dates in Germany at Die Kantine in Köln and Bochum Zeche and the Paris show at New Morning. Each appearance featured a unique set list, offering Johnson the opportunity to cull this track listing from a wealth of repertoire captured.

The disc includes fresh performances of Eric's Grammy-winning instrumental “Cliffs of Dover” and Grammy-nominated track “Zap.” Other highlights include a stunning nine-and-a-half minute interpretation of John Coltrane’s “Mr. P.C.” and the 11-and-a-half-minute multimodal suite “Last House on the Block,” as well as performances of “Austin,” “40 Mile Town,” “A Song for Life,” “Fatdaddy,” “Zenland,” “Manhattan,” and “When the Sun Meets the Sky” (titled “Sun Reprise”).

Eric Johnson says - “Working on this live record was kind of an epiphany for me, because I realized that this is where it’s at — no matter where you’re playing, it should be a performance. The more I do that, the more I realize, Wow, there’s something special there. I’m enjoying playing more now because I am so committed to making sure that facet is really up front — one of the number-one things. And I’ve been doing it in the studio when people send me tracks to play on, and I say, ‘Okay, hit record, and let’s just do this all the way through.’ And I listen back and go, ‘Wow, that’s just more interesting and enjoyable to listen to.’”

Johnson will follow up Europe Live with an album recorded with friend and fellow guitarist Mike Stern. He is also composing and recording tracks for both a new electric album as well as his first acoustic guitar release.

Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Zenland
3. Austin
4. Forty Mile Town
5. Mr. P.C.
6. Manhattan
7. Zap
8. Song For Life
9. Fatdaddy
10. Last House On The Block
11. Interlude
12. Cliffs Of Dover
13. Evinrude Fever
14. Sun Reprise

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Eric Johnson at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp - 2014

Eric Johnson came out to jam with campers and the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp ALL-STAR band (Gary Hoey, Phil Soussan, Danny Seraphine, Spike Edney, Teddy ZigZag)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - Julie Bergonz)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - Julie Bergonz)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - FotoBob Burchess)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - Facebook)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - Julie Bergonz)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - FotoBob Burchess)

Eric Johnson and comedian Carrot Top at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - Facebook)

Eric Johnson at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp (Photo - FotoBob Burchess)

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Eric Johnson and Mike Stern live | The Paramount Theatre 2014 Spring Season

Eclectic Guitars with Eric Johnson and Mike Stern

Thursday, April 15th, 2014
Doors @ 7:00pm | Show @ 8:00pm

Venue

Paramount Theatre

713 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701

Community: Downtown - 6th Street
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Purchase Tickets Online Or call (512) 474-1221 to purchase tickets by phone

What's More?

Fender is partnering with the Paramount Theatre to provide an EJ Signature Stratocaster guitar to auction off at the show. The guitar will be autographed by Eric Johnson and the funds raised from this auction will go to support the historic Paramount Theatre, a 501-c-3 non-profit organization, which has been an iconic stage for live music since 1915.

Event Parking Information

Secure covered parking is offered to patrons at the One American Center parking garage, conveniently located one block from the Paramount at 600 Congress. Your $6.00 parking pass may be purchased at the garage entrance from the parking attendant (cash only). Garage hours and availability vary by event. For additional parking information, please click here.

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Beck's Bolero by Eric Johnson - a tribute to Jeff Beck

"Beck's Bolero" is a rock instrumental recorded by English guitarist Jeff Beck in 1966. It is Beck's first solo recording and has been described as "one of the great rock instrumentals, epic in scope, harmonically and rhythmically ambitious yet infused with primal energy".

Several artists have recorded "Beck's Bolero", including SRC, The Posies, Les Fradkin, Eric Johnson, and Return to Forever. Jimmy Page used it in the medley portion of "How Many More Times" for the Led Zeppelin debut album.

Eric Johnson released his version of the song as a single on Oct 02, 2007. "Freeway Jam: To Beck and Back" album also features the track along with performances by some of the greatest names in progressive jazz/fusion, blues and rock guitar, each paying tribute to rock guitar icon Jeff Beck.

'Freeway Jam: To Beck and Back' is available on Amazon and the track is available as a single on iTunes.

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