Eric Johanson

Eric Johanson
Sun, 16 Aug, 7:30 PM CDT Doors open 6:30 PM CDT
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
All Ages

Eric Johanson stands at the forefront of modern blues with a sound that fuses deep groove, raw guitar fire, and a forward-leaning rock edge. His Ruf Records debut, The Deep and the Dirty, surged to #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, marking a breakout moment that cemented Johanson as one of the genre’s most vital new voices. Leading a high-octane power trio, he performed in over 100 cities across 10 countries in 2024 alone. In 2025, Johanson followed with another Top 10 Billboard release (Live In Mississippi), extensive U.S. touring, and sold-out headline shows across Europe, while his reputation for electrifying live performances and word-of-mouth buzz continues to fuel rapid audience growth. From Grammy-nominated collaborations with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, to direct support for artists like The Record Company, Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, and North Mississippi Allstars, Johanson’s work has earned growing recognition from peers and critics alike. With a new studio album slated for 2026, Johanson continues to push modern blues into bold, unfiltered territory.