Eric Ramsey

With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric writes from experience about the
human condition - at times sensitive, at times humorous, always thought-provoking. He has won numerous awards and garnered accolades for his songwriting and the lyrical content of his tunes. His
arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles from delicate fingerpicking
to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide.
Among other things, Eric Ramsey is the 2022 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo
Champion, three time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Showdown, and a
two time Finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge. In December of 2023 he was inducted
into the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame fro the class of 2024. He’s a past winner of the
Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, has been tapped for the prestigious
Songwriter's Showcase produced by Tempe Center for the Arts, filmed for PBS
distribution, and has been a featured performer multiple years running at the Dripping
Springs (TX) Songwriters Festival.
Eric's live performances are captivating, entertaining 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 dogs of indeterminate pedigree, and can often be found in the
garage, where his family prefer he practice. Especially the banjo….