With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric Ramsey writes from experience about the human condition – at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thoughtprovoking. His performances encompass a spectrum of styles, on instruments that include Acoustic Guitar, Resonator (slide) Guitar, Weissenborn-style Lap Steel Guitar
and Banjo.
Eric’s live performances are captivating, entertaining and accessible, and not just the Blues. He’s a favorite on the nationwide Folk and Songwriter festival circuits as well, not only for his dynamic performances but for his workshops on slide guitar techniques and tricks.
Among the awards and accolades Eric has earned:
2022 International Blues Challenge winner, Solo/Duo category
Outstanding Guitarist, 2022 International Blues Challenge, Solo/Duo category
Phoenix Blues Showdown winner
People’s Choice Award winner – Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest
Dripping Springs (TX) Songwriters Festival Featured Performer
Grand Mesa (CO) Songwriters Festival Featured Performer
Livingston (MT) Songwriters Festival Featured Performer
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 prefers he practice. Especially the Banjo….
