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Eric Steckel

Eric Steckel
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About

Eric Steckel (born 1990, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania) is an American blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer who has released 12 albums and performed in over 30 countries. He cut his debut record at age 11 and the following year became the youngest musician ever to play on stage with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. In March 2024, Total Guitar magazine ranked him #55 on its list of the 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time.

12
Solo albums released
30+
Countries toured
#55
Total Guitar ranking - Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time
24+
Years active (since debut)

What's new

  • 2026-09-11

    Eric Steckel released his new studio album Sandstorm via OPEN / SPV Recordings on September 11, 2026.

  • 2026-07-31

    Steckel announced the Sandstorm album and released the lead single 'She's A Golddigger', a Ronnie Baker Brooks cover, ahead of an extensive international tour.

  • 2026-05-24

    Steckel expanded his 2026 European tour with additional German dates, adding to an already extensive autumn schedule.

  • 2026-02-05

    Guitar World featured Steckel in a profile highlighting his new label deal and an album due later in 2026, describing his approach as importing heavy distortion into the blues.

  • 2024-03

    Total Guitar magazine ranked Steckel at number 55 on its list of 'The 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time'.

Tour

MaggiaMontheySchopfheimDordrechtHeerlenHaarlemMünsterHamburgBerlinHannoverFrankfurtViennaMunichMilanoDublinPhoenix

Tracks

SandstormTitle track of his 2026 album on SPV Recordings
When It Rains, It PoursLead track from the Sandstorm album, performed live on the 2025-2026 tour
Day Drinkin'Fan favourite, regularly opens his live sets
Grandview DriveAlbum showcasing his growth as a songwriter with radio-friendly hooks
Polyphonic Prayer2018 album on which Steckel played and produced all instruments except drums

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Past · 1

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