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Artist
Eric Steckel Band
12+ albums
blues rockguitarbluesTexas Blues
about
Originally from Pennsylvania where he was first known for his energetic guest appearances with many of the area’s finest performers, ERIC STECKEL (b. 1990.07 - )’s early musical influences inspired him to pick up his first Fender Stratocaster at the age of nine. There was no looking back… Eric’s passion for the Blues enabled him to soon share the stage with many nationally known artists including Bob Margolin, Debbie Davies, James Armstrong, Steve Guyger, Kenny Neal, Chris Beard, Tommy Castro, Joe Kubek, Bnois King, Solomon Burke, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Hubert Sumlin. With a feeling and natural ability that just can’t be explained for someone so young, Eric delivers a Freddie-BB-Albert King influenced performance with an intensity and skill that belies his youth. With a style at times reminiscent the great ones, Eric combines a variety of influences while reminding everyone the real thing comes from the heart and soul. The Eric Steckel Band’s debut CD, “A Few Degrees Warmer”, was recorded live in April 2002 when Eric was a mere 11 years old. A Few Degrees quickly became a CDBaby Top Blues Seller and the record continues to delight Blues Guitar fans across the globe. In November 2003, Eric was presented with The Lehigh Valley Music Award for Outstanding Electric Guitar. The Eric Steckel Band appeared at the Sarasota Blues Festival where Eric delighted the crowd with his powerful set and cameo appearances to become the talk of the day. Although Eric would later earn a retur
