Eric Steckel Band

The Profile

Eric Steckel Band / Eric Steckel is presented in the reviews as a young American blues-rock guitarist and bandleader noted for an early start, a recognizable personal sound and strong live performances. The reviewer highlights technical and compositional maturity and cites tours with John Mayall and Gregg Allman.

From the review: described as 18 years old at the time of the review (2009) and 16 at the time of the Live At Havana recording; had four albums to his credit as of the review; toured with John Mayall and Gregg Allman; performed at Pistoia Blues; influences and covers mentioned include Freddy King ("San-Ho-Zay"), Hendrix ("Little Wing"), Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Allman Brothers Band and Otis Rush ("All Your Love").

Reviewing Live At Havana highlights Eric Steckel as a young, technically mature blues-rock guitarist. The reviewer praises his recognizable personal sound, compositional maturity and live intensity. Mentions tours with John Mayall and Gregg Allman and performances at Pistoia Blues. Covers and influences cited include Freddy King, Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Allman Brothers.