Discography
Galactic Roadhouse
24-Apr-12
2012 release from the Blues great heaped with incredible guitar playing, influenced by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, ZZ Top, Allman Bros., and Johnny Winter. In the tradition of classic blues rock greats such as Billy Gibbons, Jimi Hendrix, and Johnny Winter, Erickson's songs are delivered by a strong lead singer/lead guitarist. Erickson is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive blues rock players on the circuit today.
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Retro Blues Expess
Craig Erickson draws upon outstanding songwriting abilities, singing and full throttle blues playing. Erickson wails out rowdy roadhouse stomps mixed with slower heartfelt and moody expressions that recall blues greats such as Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. After completing his Blues Bureau agreement, Craig continues to lead an active recording career and has released over ten CD’s to date.
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Two Sides of the Blues
Craig's third album reveals his penchant for funky Hendrix-like grooves and phenomenal blues chops that put him on a par with the greatest Rock/Blues players in the world. After recording a string of popular heavy blues-rock CDs for Blues Bureau International in the 90's, including the first come back CD for legendary Deep Purple/Trapeze/Black Country Communion singer Glenn Hughes 1994 CD entitled simply “Blues”, with whom Erickson co-wrote the tracks.
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Hats Off to Stevie Ray
1993
Leslie West (Mountain), Pat Travers, Rick Derringer, Frank Marino (Mahogany Rush), Ricky Medlocke ( Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd) , Steve Hunter ( Lou Reed, Alice Cooper ), Jon Butcher, Craig Erickson, Kevin Russell and Tony Spinner perform smoking renditions of songs popularized by one of the all-time electric blues guitar greats.
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Fit for a King
1993
Leslie West (Mountain), Pat Travers, Rick Derringer, Frank Marino (Mahogany Rush), Ricky Medlocke ( Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd) , Steve Hunter ( Lou Reed, Alice Cooper ), Jon Butcher, Craig Erickson, Kevin Russell and Tony Spinner perform smoking renditions of songs popularized by one of the all-time electric blues guitar greats.
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Shine with Rob Lamothe
SHINE, IS THE FIFTH SOLO ALBUM FROM BLUES/ ROCK "AXESLINGER SUPREME" CRAIG ERICKSON AND FINDS THE GUITARIST TAKING HIS GUITAR TO NEW LIMITS AND EXPLORING HIS MUSICAL ROOTS EVEN DEEPER THAN HIS PREVIOUS EFFORTS. SHINE IS THE FIRST RELEASE FOR CRAIG ON GROOVEYARD RECORDS, A NEW LABEL DEDICATED TO “PURE HEAVY GUITAR BEAUTY FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM” AND IS A DEPARTURE FROM HIS FOUR PREVIOUS SOLO DISCS ON THE BBI / SHRAPNEL LABEL. THE CRAIG ERICKSON PROJECT FEATURES TWO AMAZING SPECIAL GUEST VOCALISTS IN THE FORM OF GLENN HUGHES AND ROB LAMOTHE, TWO OF THE GREATEST ROCK VOCALISTS OF OUR TIME. THE "LEGENDARY" GLENN HUGHES GRACES THE DISC WITH HIS AWESOME VOCAL POWER AND HE SINGS HIS ASS OFF ON A SOULFUL "RIGHTEOUS" VERSION OF WILD DOGS BY TOMMY BOLIN COMPLETE WITH BROTHER JOHNNY BOLIN ON DRUMS.
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New Earth Blues
1-Jan-10
THE AWESOME NINTH SOLO DISC BY THIS AMAZING, GIFTED BLUES/ROCK AXE-MASTER FROM IOWA, FEATURES 13 TRACKS (67 MINUTES) OF OUTSTANDING, REMARKABLY DEEP, DYNAMIC, SOUL-POWERED, RETRO-70S, BLUESY HEAVY GUITAR GROOVES THAT TRULY DELIVER ON A WORLD-CLASS LEVEL. AN IMPRESSIVE SIX-STRING DISPLAY OF EXCEPTIONAL BLUES-BASED POWER TRIO RIFFAGE WITH A STRONG MESSAGE ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US. CRAIG ERICKSON IS AN INCREDIBLE, UNDERATED GUITARIST WHO'S MUSICAL TALENTS ARE RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BEST OF THEM. ERICKSON HAS CREATED HIS OWN TRADEMARK STYLE/VIBE AND VOICE ON THE GUITAR WITH ALL THE RIGHT INFLUENCES & INSPIRATIONS AS HE SPEAKS VOLUMES THROUGH HIS INSTRUMENT. THE MAN IS A TRUE BONAFIDE GUITAR HERO FOR OUR MODERN TIMES. COMBINING "OUTSTANDING TOTAL GUITAR. VINTAGE TONES AND STRONG COMPOSITIONS FULL OF DEPTH AND MATURITY, CRAIG ERICKSON IS DEFINITELY IN A CLASS ALL HIS OWN. ONE OF HIS BEST/STRONGEST DISCS TO DATE.
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Big Highway
6-Apr-07
"BIG HIGHWAY", THE REMARKABLE SIXTH SOLO STUDIO DISC FROM OUTSTANDING BLUES/ROCK AXESLINGER CRAIG ERICKSON FEATURES 11 AWESOME TRACKS (59 MINUTES) OF TOP-SHELF, WORLD-CLASS, BLUESY, SOUL-POWERED, HEAVY GUITAR ROCK THAT BURNS BRIGHTLY AND IS DEFINITELY HIS MOST COMPLETE, ACCOMPLISHED AND SATISFYING DISC TO DATE. A CLASSIC, TIMELESS BLUESY HEAVY GUITAR MASTERPIECE. CRAIG ERICKSON IS AN AMAZING, GIFTED BLUES/ROCK GUITARIST WHO IS A CERTIFIABLE FRETBOARD AXERIPPER SUPREME.
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Sky Train Galaxy
31-Jul-15
THE CRAIG ERICKSON "SKY TRAIN GALAXY" DISC (HIS 6TH CD FOR GROOVEYARD RECORDS) IS AN ESSENTIAL BLUES/ROCK HEAVY GUITAR MUSICAL DOCUMENT THAT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF JIMI HENDRIX, ROBIN TROWER, S.R.V., FRANK MARINO, TOMMY BOLIN, LESLIE WEST, JOHNNY WINTER, RORY GALLAGHER, ERIC CLAPTON, BILLY GIBBONS & ZZ TOP, WARREN HAYNES & GOV'T MULE, JOE BONAMASSA. ERICKSON'S PREVIOUS VAST & PROLIFIC MUSICAL OUTPUT WILL HEAVILY DIG THIS AMAZING, KILLER NEW DISC. CLIMB ABOARD AND PREPARE TO ROCK THE BLUES WITH SIX STRING TRAIN CONDUCTOR, CRAIG ERICKSON, AS WE TAKE AN INCREDIBLE, DEEP MUSICAL JOURNEY TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF INFINITY AND BEYOND ON THE REMARKABLE "SKY TRAIN GALAXY" DISC.
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Cosmic Farm
This ad hoc instrumental quartet is a supergroup of sorts. Comprised of immensely talented jazz and jazz fusion veterans (bassist Rob Wasserman, drummer Jeff Sipe, and T Lavitz on keyboards) it is spearheaded by guitarist Craig Erickson. He writes all the material, takes the most solos, acts as producer, and put the project together. Although released in 2005, it's a knowing throwback to the jazz-rock fusion of '70s acts such as Jeff Beck, John Scofield, Return to Forever, Allan Holdsworth, Dixie Dregs (of which Lavitz was a member)
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One Way Ticket
9-Jun-17
International Blues legend and guitar virtuoso Craig Erickson once again illustrates why he is considered one of the best in his field. His Fervor debut, One Way Ticket, is chock full of Texas and Roadhouse Blues. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Erickson’s illustrious career or are just discovering his virtuosity, One Way Ticket is sure to please the Blues fan is all of us.
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Midnight Mojo
9-Jun-17
World renowned guitarist Craig Erickson shines once again on his second Fervor Records release, Midnight Mojo. This time Fervor unleashed a couple of their secret weapons to add to Craig’s Blues wizardry: Keyboard guru, Brad Buxer (who prominently held down the keyboardist slot for such icons as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Smokey Robinson) and session diva, Diana Lee. Ms. Lee brings a new dimension to Erickson’s sound with her soulful vocal prowess perfectly accenting Craig’s outstanding guitar and lead vocal work. Buxer’s understated keys brilliantly enhance the vibe. Get ready to groove with Craig Erickson’s Midnight Mojo.
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All the Way
9-Jun-17
Craig Erickson goes all the way paying homage to his 60s and 70s Classic Rock influences. Drawing great inspiration from the likes of Hendrix, Cream, ZZ Top, Johnny Winter, and Tommy Bolin, Erickson and drummer Jeff Martin (Badlands, Racer X, MSG, Leatherwolf, Dokken) unleash Erickson’s electrifying guitar wizardry on the Fervor Records release “All The Way.”
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