Eric Johnson announces a spring U.S. tour beginning April 12, spanning the South, Southwest, and West Coast through mid-May. The legendary guitarist, widely regarded as one of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past four decades, will showcase his signature blend of rock, blues, jazz, and melodic virtuosity that has captivated audiences worldwide for generations. Following the U.S. spring dates, Johnson heads overseas for a summer European tour beginning July 1 in the Netherlands, before launching an 11-show run across the United Kingdom wrapping up August 4. Select U.S. dates will feature special guest Kenny Wayne Shepherd, including shows in Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, Florida.
Already a legend before releasing his first album, Johnson’s early 1980s reputation among fellow musicians was built on jaw-dropping technique and a deeply musical approach that drew comparisons to Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix. His tenure with the Austin fusion band Electromagnets earned the group the nickname The Mahavishnu Orchestra of Texas. With the release of his 1986 solo debut ‘Tones’, the underground guitar hero emerged fully formed, landing on the cover of Guitar Player magazine and earning his first Grammy nomination for “Zap.” His follow-up album, the platinum-selling ‘Ah Via Musicom’, featured the Grammy Award-winning “Cliffs of Dover” and cemented Johnson’s status as a global guitar phenomenon. Johnson’s most recent studio release is a double album comprised of ‘The Book of Making’ and ‘Yesterday Meets Today’, released simultaneously on July 29, 2022.
Since 1986, Johnson has released 17 solo albums, along with notable collaborations including ‘Eclectic’ with Mike Stern and the platinum-selling ‘G3 Live’ with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. His accolades include eight Grammy nominations, a Grammy win for “Cliffs of Dover,” lifetime induction into the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats, and repeated honors in his hometown of Austin. In February 2024, Johnson was inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Hall of Fame.
Eric Johnson Tour Dates:
4/12 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon
4/14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts
4/15 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
4/17 – Clearwater, FL @ Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
4/18 – Stuart, FL @ Lyric Theatre
4/19 – Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
4/21 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
4/23 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
4/24 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
4/25 – Austin, TX @ Austin Blues Festival – Moody Amphitheater
4/26 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
4/28 – Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Theater
4/30 – Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
5/1 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
5/2 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort
5/3 – Anaheim, CA @ Grove of Anaheim
5/6 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
5/7 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House Concert Hall
5/8 – Fresno, CA @ Tower Theatre
5/9 – Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theatre
5/10 – Menlo Park, CA @ The Guild Theatre
5/12 – Grass Valley, CA @ Center for the Arts
5/13 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre
5/15 – South Salt Lake, UT @ The Commonwealth Room
5/16 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
5/17 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center
5/19 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
7/1 – Maastricht, Netherlands @ Muziekgieterij
7/2 – Paris, France @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
7/4 – Cazorla, Spain @ Blues Cazorla
7/5 – Madrid, Spain @ Sala Villanos
7/6 – Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 2
7/8 – Chiari, Italy @ Istituto Salesiano San Bernardino
7/10 – Sassari, Italy @ Abbabula Festival
7/11 – Cagliari, Italy @ Arena Fiera
7/13 – Budapest, Hungary @ Akvárium Klub
7/14 – Kraków, Poland @ Hype Park
7/15 – Nové Město, Czech Republic @ Rock Cafe
7/17 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
7/18 – Zoetermeer, Netherlands @ Poppodium Boerderij
7/19 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
7/20 – Aschaffenburg, Germany @ Colos-Saal
7/22 – Wolverhampton, UK @ KK’s Steel Mill
7/24 – Frome, UK @ Cheese & Grain
7/25 – London, UK @ Islington Assembly
7/26 – Basingstoke, UK @ Haymarket
7/27 – Southampton, UK @ The Brook
7/29 – Northampton, UK @ Roadmender
7/30 – Norwich, UK @ Epic Studios
7/31 – Holmfirth, UK @ Picturedrome
8/1 – Edinburgh, UK @ Queen’s Hall
8/3 – Sunderland, UK @ The Fire Station
8/4 – Lytham, UK @ Lowther Pavilion