THE OPEN BAYOU TOUR
August 20: Tampa, FL
Skipper’s Smokehouse
#1 Billboard Blues / Rock from New Orleans
DATE:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
TIME:
8:00pm (Doors Open at 7:00pm)
VENUE:
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper Road
Tampa FL 33613
Eric Johanson brings The Open Bayou Tour to the stage with a high-energy live show built on heavy grooves, slide guitar, blues at theEric Johanson brings The Open Bayou Tour to the stage with a high-energy live show built on heavy grooves, slide guitar, blues at the core, and songs that hit just as hard as the playing. A powerful singer, songwriter, and one of the most distinctive guitar voices on the road today, Johanson delivers the kind of raw, visceral performance that hits much harder in the room than through a screen. If you've been waiting to catch the show live, this is the one.
About this show:
“top 50 Blues Guitarists of All Time” by total guitar Magazine
“Top 25 New Blues Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine
Fans:
“Eric Johanson is the best three piece band on the market right now. Not only is he a master songwriter and guitarist, his bass player and drummer are also at the top of their games… His vocals are amazing, his guitars are amazing and his shows are the best. Five stars for sure.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Brian (Texas) via Bandsintown
“He is a MUST see! We drove 5 hours one way to catch his show. Worth every mile!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Michael (Florida) via Bandsintown
Critics:
“Displays his guitar prowess but within the borders of melodies and lyrics that push the boundaries of blues/rock. Searing guitar work, and persuasive songwriting.”
- American Songwriter
“An electric whiz with a sweet slide game… A gang of fantastic acoustic and electric leads…His slide work on resonator is particularly noteworthy.”
- Guitar Player