Eric Johnson to Launch 'Up Close' Summer Tour in July

In July, Eric Johnson will launch a summer tour to continue support of his latest album, 2010's Up Close.

Up Close was recently released on 180-gram vinyl housed in a beautiful double-LP gatefold package with printed sleeves. The album was remastered specially for its vinyl release by Jim Wilson.

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ERIC JOHNSON TOUR DATES (with more dates to be announced soon):

  • Jul-07ThuTempe, AZThe Marquee
  • Jul-08FriTucson, AZRialto
  • Jul-09SatSan Diego, CAAnthology
  • Jul-10SunAgoura Hills, CACanyon Club
  • Jul-12TueSacramento, CAHarlow’s
  • Jul-13WedRedondo Beach, CABrixton
  • Jul-14ThuSanta Ana, CAGalaxy Theater
  • Jul-15FriLivermore, CABankhead Theater
  • Jul-16SatGrants Pass, ORRogue Theatre
  • Jul-17SunClark County, WASleep Country
  • Jul-19TueSeattle, WATriple Door
  • Jul-21ThuOmaha, NERed Sky Music Fest
  • Jul-22FriDenver, COBluebird
  • Aug-02TueSt Louis, MOOld Rock House
  • Aug-04ThuMinneapolis, MNVarsity Theatre
  • Aug-05FriMilwaukee, WIPabst Theater
  • Aug-06SatCleveland, OHBeachland Ballroom
  • Aug-07SunClarkston, MIDTE Energy
  • Aug-09TueAlexandria, VABirchmere
  • Aug-10WedNew York, NYBB Kings
  • Aug-11ThuLondonberry, NHTupelo
  • Aug-12FriFoxborough, MAShowcase Live
  • Aug-13SatPoughkeepsie, NY The Chance
  • Aug-14SunSellersville, PASellersville Theater
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.