Memphis-born blues virtuoso Eric Gales has spent over 30 years reinvigorating the genre with his fiery guitar and bold songwriting. A child prodigy, he debuted at 16 years old with The Eric Gales Band on Elektra Records. Praised by household names, Gales has shared the stage with the world’s greatest guitarists, including Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Marcus King and many more. In 2021, he released ‘Crown’, a powerful album that reflects years of struggle and triumph, marking a new chapter in his journey.
Often hailed as the second coming of Jimi Hendrix, the Grammy Nominated Eric Gales has redefined blues playing with his rock swagger, searing guitar solos, heartfelt lyrics and a stage presence that absolutely commands your attention. He is boldly vulnerable, uncompromisingly political, unflinchingly confident and has absolutely earned his status as a true guitar hero.
Gales is riding high on the momentum of his masterful album Crown, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith and will follow up with a new album in August, also produced by Joe and Josh and dedicated to Eric’s brother Little Jimmy.
For those who witnessed his explosive appearance at Blues on Broadbeach in May, Blues powerhouse Eric Gales will return soon after to Australia this November for a full national tour and now the tour just got bigger with the announcement of some fantastic supports
Gerrard Allman Events is pleased to announce an impressive lineup of artists who will be supporting Eric Gales on his Australian tour scheduled for November 2025.
Weds 19 Nov | Princess Theatre, Brisbane | Dana Gehrman Trio.
Thur 20 Nov | Memo Music Hall, St Kilda | The McnaMarr Project.
Fri 21 Nov | Harmonie German Club, Canberra | Karen Lee Andrews.
Sat 22 Nov | Factory Theatre, Marrickville | Karen Lee Andrews.
Mon 24 Nov | The Gov, Adelaide | Karen Lee Andrews.
Weds 26 Nov | Freo Social, Fremantle | Dave Brewer Music Trio.
Fri 28 Nov | The Night Cat, Fitzroy | The McnaMarr Project.
Tickets available www.gaevents.com.au
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips was pleased to catch up with Eric Gales prior to his Blues on Broadbeach shows over a zoom call earlier this year. Check out our chat