Eric Johanson Live In Mississippi
- Americana |
- Blues |
- Electric Blues |
- Live
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Label: Ruf
Live In Mississippi captures Eric Johanson at the height of his craft, delivering an unforgettable set that is as vital as it is raw, bringing the heart of the Mississippi blues scene straight to your speakers.
Eric Johanson’s Live In Mississippi offers an exhilarating front-row seat to his powerhouse performance at the Ground Zero Club in Biloxi, Mississippi, capturing the electrifying energy of his show and the depth of his award-winning. Backed by Terry Scott Jr. on drums and Will Repholz on bass, the Louisiana-born bandleader, known for pushing the boundaries of rock and blues, rips through a set that draws heavily from his breakout album The Deep And The Dirty, which soared to the top of the Billboard Blues Chart in 2023.
For Johanson, the live album is all about energy and connection. "I want it to bring across the energy and emotion of the live show," he says, and Live In Mississippi does just that, offering listeners an authentic taste of his unique live experience. The performance pulses with an unshakable groove, from the driving "Undertow" to the soulful slide-blues of "Just Like New." Performances like "Galaxy Girl" strip down the sound to spotlight Johanson’s raw, emotional vocal delivery, while "Familiar Sound" marries classic blues with a fresh, modern vibe.
The album builds to its climactic peak with “Don’t Hold Back,” a track where Johanson’s blistering guitar solo flirts with chaos, leaving the packed house in awe. “The great thing about making a live record is that you don’t overthink it,” Johanson reflects. “You just play your heart out, and the listener can feel that moment.”