Craig Erickson: One Way Ticket CD

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Exclusively from Mascot Records, international blues legend and guitar virtuoso Craig Erickson once again illustrates why he is considered one of the best in his field. His Fervor Records debut album from 2009, One Way Ticket, is chock-full of Texas and roadhouse blues. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Erickson’s illustrious career or are just discovering his virtuosity, One Way Ticket is sure to please the blues fan in all of us. Available for the first time ever on CD.

Midwest axe-slinger Craig Erickson learned to play guitar while working in his father’s record store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He formed his first band at 13 and began playing around the area. Erickson released his first album in 1992 and with over 20 albums to his credit, he has melded his 60s and 70s blues, jazz, rock and funk influences into his own unique and distinct sound. Craig has written for, and performed with, a literal who’s who of musician’s musicians including Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, T. Lavitz, Glenn Hughes, Buddy Miles, Mickey Thomas, Chris Duarte Little Ed & the Blues Imperials, Lonnie Brooks and Trapeze to name just a few. He, has appeared on tribute albums to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King and also co-wrote and played on “Blues”, the solo album by Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze). Erickson’s half dozen solo releases on Shrapnel Records are legendary and propelled him to international guitar hero status. Continued international tours, gear endorsements and Shrapnel Records tribute albums have kept the momentum moving for Craig. With over 20 albums to his credit, Craig Erickson has been an in-demand singer, songwriter, session player and solo artist for decades.

(Release Date 9-3-2024) Five Craig Erickson titles are now available on CD, four of them for the first time! Modern Blues (2023), All The Way (2017), On Ghost Town (2016), Midnight Mojo (2014) and One Way Ticket (2009)……..exclusively from Mascot Records.

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Weight .08 lbs
Dimensions 4.9 × 5.6 × 0.2 in

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