![]() ![]() 2008's "Feels Like Home" featured the talented Duane Trucks on drums and recalled the 70's southern rock era. 2006's "Havana" was a hit among Blues guitar lovers and tracks from this album are still featured often on SiriusXM's Bluesville station. Throughout his teens and young adulthood, Eric released several critically acclaimed live and studio albums. He opened for Johnny Winter at The Paradiso in Amsterdam, thrilled audiences at the Tegelen Bluesrock Festival and shared the prime-time bill with Gregg Allman at the legendary Pistoia Blues Festival. In early 2005, Eric traveled to Los Angeles where he joined Mayall for session work on the "Road Dogs" record.Įric then spent the following years filled with marquee festival dates and sold out concert tours in Holland, Germany, Belgium and Italy. Eric left a lasting impression on Mayall and, in 2004 Mayall invited Eric to appear in Sweden, Norway and Denmark during The Bluesbreakers’ Scandinavian Tour. Before the night was over Eric was introduced by British Blues/Rock legend, John Mayall as the youngest guitarist ever on stage with the Bluesbreakers. ![]() It wasn’t long until he appeared at the 2003 Sarasota Blues Festival where Eric's powerful set became the talk of the day. Eric's debut CD, "A Few Degrees Warmer", was recorded live in April 2002 when he was just 11 years old. King, John Mayall and Johnny Winter.įew young guitarists can improve on Eric Steckel's impressive resume. Eric has shared the stage with and/or opened for iconic legends such as Ray Charles, Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, B.B. He brings an energy and passion to the stage that never disappoints and his signature blend of Bluesmetal is a must see for fans of guitar-based rock. Hailed by many as the top rising star of Blues/Rock, Eric delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 29 countries (and counting) mesmerized. In an era where pedalboards, laptops and samples have become commonplace, Eric Steckel goes against the grain and harkens his listeners back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps. Eric has shared the bill with Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, John Mayall, Ray Charles, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford among others and was named one of “10 Future Blues Stars” by Guitar Player Magazine in 2021.” Since then, Eric has launched a successful solo career releasing 11 albums, developing signature guitars, pickups, & amps and touring in 30 countries. ![]() His big break came about at the age of 12 when Blues legend John Mayall invited Eric on tour with his band The Bluesbreakers and hired Eric to play lead guitar on his 2005 album. “Road-tested and seasoned from 22 years on stage, Eric Steckel is a blues veteran at only 31 years of age. ![]()
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