BUY TICKETSSaturday, September 19, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm - Show starts at 7:30pm
This show is brought to you by Three Rivers Running Company. Thank you Brad!
Gold Circle tickets online $60.65 - GC tickets at Wooden Nickel $56.65 - GC tickets at the door $55
General Admission tickets online $33.90 - GA tickets at Wooden Nickel $30.90 - GA tickets at the door $30
About Eric Johanson: Eric Johanson blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that’s dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, roots, blues, and modern influences. Whether channeling the swampy pulse of his New Orleans home or leaning into heavier, fuzz-laden textures, Johanson’s music strikes a balance between grit and finesse, power and restraint. As American Songwriter puts it, he “displays his guitar prowess but within the borders of melodies and lyrics that push the boundaries of blues/rock… searing guitar work, and persuasive songwriting.”
His 2023 album The Deep and the Dirty debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and solidified Johanson as one of the most compelling guitar-driven artists working today. He followed in 2025 with another Top 10 Billboard release, Live In Mississippi, capturing the raw electricity of his stage show. Extensive U.S. touring and sold-out headline runs across Europe have fueled rapid, word-of-mouth growth, building a reputation for performances that are powerful, unpredictable, and deeply connected to the room.
Johanson’s ascent has earned recognition from both peers and critics. He was named one of Guitar Player Magazine’s 25 Best New Blues Guitarists and included in Total Guitar’s list of the Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time. Industry veteran Bob Lefsetz remarked, “It’s like he digested all the music of the sixties—just like those musicians listened to the progenitors—and kept the flame a-burnin’. This guy has a place in the firmament.”
Born in Louisiana and based in New Orleans for most of his life, Johanson’s roots run deep in the city’s musical culture. His breakout came when blues luminary Tab Benoit signed him to Whiskey Bayou Records and produced his debut solo album, Burn It Down (2017), followed by two years of touring with Benoit behind the kit during Johanson’s opening sets. His second album, Below Sea Level (2020), marked a darker, heavier creative turn and solidified his identity as an artist willing to push beyond genre confines.
For The Deep and the Dirty, Johanson crafted what many critics call his most powerful work to date—a record that fuses raw, high-voltage guitar work with gripping, song-driven writing. The album leans into thick, fuzz-soaked textures, swampy grooves, and driving rhythms, while never losing sight of melody and emotional weight. It’s modern blues with teeth—rooted in tradition but unafraid to hit harder, stretch further, and burn brighter.
Read more about Eric Johanson at https://www.ericjohanson.com/
About Danny Garwood: Starting at the age of 8, Danny Garwood has had a passion for the guitar, drawing inspiration from artists like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Based in Nashville, TN, his mission is to keep the blues alive and pass it on to the next generation of musicians.
The musical journey began at the age of 10, when he attended his first jam session and was invited to play. This experience ignited a deep love for the guitar, leading to regular jam sessions and live performances starting at age 11.
In 2022, Danny competed in the Dallas International Guitar Festival's '10 under 20' competition. During the festival, Ally Venable invited him on stage, resulting in a viral YouTube video with over 5 million views. This exposure led to opportunities to open for Ally in Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN. In 2023, Danny returned to the '10 under 20' competition, earning 3rd place as the youngest competitor.
Danny has had the honor of sharing the stage with Buddy Guy and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville during Buddy's Farewell Tour. He currently has the honor to host the youth blues jam at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS, in conjunction with the International Blues Challenge.
Read more about Danny Garwood at https://dannyguitarwoodgarwood...
