With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric writes from experience about the human condition – at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide.
Among other things, Eric Ramsey is the 2022 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Champion, three-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown, and a two-time Finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge. In December of 2023 he was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame for the class of 2024. He’s a past winner of the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, has been tapped for the prestigious Songwriter’s Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts, filmed for PBS distribution, and has been a featured performer multiple years running at the Dripping Springs (TX) Songwriters Festival.
Eric’s live performances are captivating, entertaining and accessible, and he’s a favorite on the Blues and Folk Festival circuits not only for his dynamic performances but for his workshops on slide guitar techniques and tricks.
He lives in the Phoenix area with his long-suffering and patient wife, three kids, four (yes, four, to date) dogs of indeterminate pedigree, and can often be found in the garage, where his family prefer, he practice. Especially the banjo….
Significant Accomplishments:
AZ Blues Hall Of Fame, 2024
Winner, 2022 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Category
Winner, Memphis Cigar Box Guitar Award for outstanding Solo Guitarist
3x Winner of Arizona Blues Showdown.
Winner, Peoples’ Choice Award, Wildflower Arts and Music Festival
Winner, Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition
2x Finalist, Telluride Blues Challenge
5x Featured Performer at Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, (Austin, TX)
