Eric Ramsey Music

With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, multi-instrumentalist Eric Ramsey writes from experience about the human condition - at times dark, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide.

Eric won the 2022 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN as a solo artist. He was also awarded the Memphis Cigar Box Award for outstanding guitarist in the Solo/Duo Category. He is a three time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Showdown, and a two time Finalist in the 2017 Telluride Blues Challenge. He’s garnered many awards and accolades for his songwriting, including winning the Stefan George Memorial (Tucson Folk Festival) Songwriting Competition.

Eric's live performances are captivating, engaging and accessible, and he's a favorite on the Blues and Folk Festival circuits not only for his dynamic performances but for his workshops on slide guitar techniques and tricks.

He lives in the Phoenix area with his long-suffering and patient wife, three kids, four (yes, four, to date) dogs of indeterminate pedigree, and can often be found in the garage, where his family prefer he practice. Especially the banjo....

Winner, 2022 International Blues Challenge
Winner, 2022 Peoples' Choice Award, Al Johnson Songwriter Contest at the Wildflower Music Festival
3x Winner of Arizona Blues Showdown.
2x Finalist, Telluride Blues Challenge
Winner, Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition (Tucson Folk Festival)
5x Featured Performer at Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, (Austin, TX)
Featured Performer at Tempe Center For The Arts Songwriters' Showcase.

"I heard your set and I was very impressed, especially by your writing. It was personal and moving, but with a touch of humor."
- Jimmy Carpenter, Musical Director/Talent Buyer/ Big Blues Bender, Multiple BMA Winner 

“If you like authentic and genuine – and I do – Eric Ramsey is the real deal....”
- Bob Henschen, Southwest Arts & Music

"If you've heard him once, you'll want to hear him again...and again...and then some. Eric Ramsey rocks the house and steals the show! This folk/blues artist is a MUST SEE!"
- The Folk Sessions