Eric Johanson

Schedule

Wed Jul 17 2024 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601 | Burlington, IA

Advertisement
In the midst of creating The Deep and the Dirty, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, Eric Johanson's previous album cracked the Top 10 on Billboard. It was his fourth time reaching the Top 10. And for a Louisiana native who'd grown up idolizing bluesmen like Freddie King and Robert Johnson, it felt pretty good. Even so, genre success didn't discourage Johanson from reaching beyond the blues for The Deep and the Dirty's eclectic, electrifying songs.
"I've never tried to stay within one box," he says. "Blues is at the root of the different styles of music I play — hard rock, Americana, New Orleans funk, country — but I don't see the lines between genres, and I'm not following a standard form. What I find important about the blues is the rawness of it. The expression of it. The humanness of it. That's what makes The Deep and the Dirty a blues album: the raw self-expression."
Johanson has been capturing moments for years. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, he received his first guitar at five and became a self-taught prodigy. By his teens, he was a staple at regional blues gigs, often joining much older musicians on stage from New Orleans to Memphis’ Beale Street. Meanwhile, his tastes expanded to include rock acts like Tool, Soundgarden, and Nine Inch Nails. Next, Johanson began making his songs, experimenting with everything from rock & roll to beat-driven electronic music. Living in New Zealand for four years broadened his horizons even further. And by the time Johanson resettled in New Orleans during the 2010s, he'd developed a style of music that unapologetically encompassed all his influences. Solo albums like 2017's Burn It Down introduced that sound to a larger audience, while sideman work for acts like Cyril Neville (The Neville Brothers) kept his guitar chops sharp.
Tickets are $20.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

The Washington

Host or Publisher The Washington

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Burlington

Double Bill Moken & Brass Queens
Fri Jul 19 2024 at 07:00 pm Double Bill Moken & Brass Queens

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

ART
A Very Vintage Market
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 09:00 am A Very Vintage Market

Downtown Burlington, Iowa

A Very Vintage Market 2024
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 09:00 am A Very Vintage Market 2024

Downtown Burlington, Iowa

Gizzae
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 08:00 pm Gizzae

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Snake Alley Art Fair 2024
Sun Jun 16 2024 at 01:00 am Snake Alley Art Fair 2024

Snake Alley

ART MUSIC
Mark True Photo at Snake Alley Art Fair (Burlington, Iowa)
Sun Jun 16 2024 at 09:00 am Mark True Photo at Snake Alley Art Fair (Burlington, Iowa)

Heritage Hill Historic District (Burlington, Iowa)

ART MUSIC
Snake Alley Art Fair 2024 *OFFICIAL*
Sun Jun 16 2024 at 09:00 am Snake Alley Art Fair 2024 *OFFICIAL*

Snake Alley

ART MUSIC
SEISO Chamber Players | Hummel Septet
Wed Jun 19 2024 at 12:15 pm SEISO Chamber Players | Hummel Septet

Burlington's First United Methodist Church

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Juneteenth Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz
Wed Jun 19 2024 at 07:00 pm Juneteenth Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz

Burlington

ENTERTAINMENT OPEN-MIC
Hughes Taylor
Thu Jun 20 2024 at 08:00 pm Hughes Taylor

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Lena Adams at The Drake
Sat Jun 22 2024 at 06:00 pm Lena Adams at The Drake

The Drake Restaurant

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Titan Broadcasting Summer Splash
Wed Jun 26 2024 at 12:30 pm Titan Broadcasting Summer Splash

Dankwardt Park Pool

PARTIES MUSIC
'50s & '60s Night Featuring The Drive-Ins & American Graffiti
Sat Jun 29 2024 at 06:00 pm '50s & '60s Night Featuring The Drive-Ins & American Graffiti

Capitol Performing Arts Center

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Marques Morel Live at Night Cap
Sat Jul 06 2024 at 07:00 pm Marques Morel Live at Night Cap

Night Cap Listening Lounge

MUSIC
Southern Summer Dinner with David Kroll & Bethany Shane
Sun Jul 07 2024 at 06:00 pm Southern Summer Dinner with David Kroll & Bethany Shane

Night Cap Listening Lounge

WORKSHOPS CONCERTS
Eric Johanson
Wed Jul 17 2024 at 08:00 pm Eric Johanson

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Gizzae
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 08:00 pm Gizzae

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Wild Love Tigress
Thu Jul 25 2024 at 08:00 pm Wild Love Tigress

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Ghost Town Blues Band
Fri Jul 26 2024 at 08:00 pm Ghost Town Blues Band

306 Washington St/320 n 4th st , Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The extreme tour
Wed Jul 31 2024 at 05:00 pm The extreme tour

Port of Burlington

MUSIC LIVE-MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Burlington?

Discover Burlington Events