Eric Johnson - 1990 Bottom Line NYC - FULL SHOW - 88 minutes

[@stratplayer34]

I was at this show, my seat was right up against the stage right in front of the bass player, Eric's playing that night was pure magic, i will never forget it, i cant believe that was 29's years ago, damn i'm getting old.

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

you see him live It's a life changing thing . and you are not old yet.hell maybe we can play bingo together someday, or hit the casinos. It's not over yet .

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

I saw him in the 1970s. He had 5 or 6 different colored 50’s Stratocasters. Played them all throughout the gig. One at a time of course.

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

@@dr.know-it-all5148 that would’ve really been impressive if he had played them all at the same time 😂

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

@@Scratch_Monsters_Golf The story ends bad though. Of course he was hauling them from gig to gig, mostly in Texas then. Usually between Austin and Dallas. I saw him in Dallas several times. Electromagnets and then with Tommy Taylor and Kyle Brock. I'm from Dallas. Grew up there. Somewhere on the road around 1980, his gear trailer (He had a big Dodge van and pulled a cargo trailer behind) people broke into the trailer/or van and stole all his guitars. No doubt people who knew what was in there. Only Virginia, the tobacco burst '54 was with him at the time. It's the one he played at both Austin City Limits. He dropped it and had it repaired. But he said it never played the same. So he sold it on Reverb for around 100K. He did find one of the Strats at a shop and bought it back. I think it's a '58.

[@brianwatson5789]

@@dr.know-it-all5148 I’m from Dallas too, and I’ve seen him half a dozen times, at least. At Tommy’s , down on Canton St. never disappoints!

[@RudySlute]

The tone of the universe

[@deadreckoning292]

And a mullet of the century 😂

[@JumpinJAKEFlash]

One of the best and most well rounded guitarists in the business. That tone is unmistakable.

[@PFTome]

Seems like such a humble guy. How many people encounter him in daily life and have no idea they are in the presence of a musical god? Happy to have enjoyed his music for many decades. Venus Isle is such a beautiful album.

[@MrTuber40]

EJ had a very underrated singing voice!

[@patlesage1256]

Who can dislike Eric Johnson !!!???...deaf man...I really can't undestand...

[@khamkaiarolim2705]

They don't know the taste of music...

[@nikomailand1576]

only a dislike-bot can dislike EJ

[@ammoalamo6485]

Eric always has a great bass player, no matter the era or the venue.

[@rockyrovere2526]

The absolute best era is when Eric is above ground,breathing. Then and now. Peace, Rocky

[@lorrigrrl]

Just fantastic.... No matter what your guitar style, you can only benefit from listening to the beauty of Eric Johnson's artful, soulful playing.... So much grace ~

[@tommccarthy3052]

One of my early teachers - who I'm still friends with - calls in "The 5% Rule". You don't have to play it all, or even learn it all, but if you can take that 5% and drop into your mixer it's all good...it benefits your own playing.

[@tintecobrizo]

so true. just look at 24:03 onwards, his right hand hybrid picking is crazy fast and crystal clear, all while he's singing. there are few people in music who can pull that off (TK from LING TOSITE SIGURE comes to mind). it's technically astonishing and sounds graceful. the mixture of pick attack and finger attack is instantly recognizable as his style and is key to the beauty of his arpeggio.

[@gus3247365]

I was playing Jimmy Hendrix tunes and Cream/ Clapton on the guitar when I was 14 years old ..I'm 72 now ... go figure...I'm quite happy Eric is keeping some of Jimmys Music alive ..

[@radguitarist]

One of his best right here ! Love all those songs from Ah Via Musicom ! Forty Mile Town such a great song.

[@mauijaystar]

You can always tell itʻs going to get good when Eric starts backing up on his tippy toes.

[@BountyHunterBootcamp]

Tommy Taylor was a beast that night. Love his faces

[@paldenno1]

The solo on Spanish castle magic...True magic

[@codjh9]

EJ is a monster.

[@ChrisBuonoGuitar]

The fingerings on "Song For George" is priceless.

[@resacarat]

Song For George at 31:50

[@timwallace1912]

I was at this show. Had no idea this existed until now. Thanks!

[@KM-jp2wx]

Another National Treasure.

[@michaelenglish1030]

One of my favorite drummers.

[@MichaelCantrall]

Crazy beautiful playing! Just incredible. What a treat to see this!

[@rockyrovere2526]

Eric Johnson = Universal Man from Austin. Peace, Rocky

[@blakegilliam8223]

Often emulated, never replicated.

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

You'll never find a star like this on American Idol.

[@ananominity]

I Love @ 58:30 he starts playing a song I'd never heard before and suddenly realize it will later become the Venus Isle Pavillion Reprise. Nice feel to the song, really like it, but its so much better as a jam.

[@rjstamm1038]

This should be released officially, so good.

[@iansnyder274]

God, how great is Eric here..so hungry and full of fire!!

[@paulwagner6439]

Eric is a Fantastic player! Eric does with Cords what a good player does with a solo. Such a talented musician. 😅😊❤

[@zto622]

Best guitar player

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

that whole show is magic.

[@boweevil6442]

zr24X4ROCKS Vocals are on the money too !

[@Mastran77]

That Forty Mile Town performance....thanks for the up !

[@resacarat]

13:52 Forty Mile Town is a mellow gem.

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

It's so unusual to hear such a frenetic performance of Cliffs of Dover. It's damn near double time.

[@nonameinfl]

My god, everyone was on that night! Guitar, vocals, bass, drums, ALL on fire! What a show!!

[@ronaldelliott4373]

I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Eric Johnson perform at least 5 times, if memory serves( Could actually be more). Regardless of band configuration, he is an inspiration to all who appreciate his virtuosity. Here’s to looking forward to a return to live performances in the very near future! Peace to all.

[@zaccyo]

Love that haircut!

[@wesdavis8797]

He was so on fire that decade. Tone, playing, pure magic. Also drummer on Cliffs intro: Imma go take a piss and grab a beer.

[@Mac-ix4qp]

Holy crap he was feeling it this night. Interesting choices, variations for the intro of Dover.

[@charronsikorovsky8375]

This is my favorite rendition of Righteous -- there's something about the rhythm parts. My favorite rendition of CoD intro:)

[@butchjones3497]

I was at this show!!!!! Awesome to see this!

[@richardgonzales4685]

I saw him in Dallas he put on one hell of a show at the majestic the man’s a genius been a fan since the 80’s

[@josephhaas7413]

This version of “Mountain Medley” was made of the purest vibes and is easily his best

[@skybluemarshall]

Great bass playing on East Wes. It sounds like he carefully studied the album School Days by Stanley Clarke.

[@papaflann]

He's so f'ing good here it's ridiculous...he's hungry for it man you can tell...that improvised solo at the end of Nothing can keep me from you is so sick...especially that feedback note at about 25:48....Too Sick!!!!!!

[@guitarslave]

Fuck yeah, that part was bad ass.

[@dinofurlan3745]

One of the best influential guitar player....his sound and technique is unique....cool guy...

[@stewartpotter2808]

Unbelievable!! One of the best ever and probably for eternity… So unique….

[@edwinlipton]

Have too put up with clickbait ads, but wouldnt let it frustrate my desire to watch this. Id go thru hell andd keep on watching and listening in absolute amazement !

[@aprilcox871]

I've been looking for this whole concert for a while, thanks for uploading!

[@hoolyboy]

Hey man, I was at this show! Killer! When it was announced that it was being recorded for Japanese TV, I yelled, "Hirohito burns in hell!" Into the damn camera.. Hahahaha.....

[@guitarslave]

Was it really that loud? I heard some people complaining in the audience. Personally, I would NOT have minded one bit. I wish I was at this show.

[@davedavidson9996]

I saw him a few years before this in Tucson. Ho;ly shit was he loud!

[@jonleonoudakis9623]

WOW! I believe this was the tour for "Ah Via Musicom," which, IMHO, is the best EJ record ever. I saw this tour at the Roxy in LA and it was one of the greatest electric guitar performances I've ever witnessed. This is an invaluable timepiece of a special time.

[@ejtonefan]

Check out that open-voiced chord March during the last minute of Are You Experienced.

[@bassrabbit9]

Incredible!! Thank you for posting. Wish I was there. Love Kyle.

[@travis1572]

Great show i remember that album when it came out l played the hell out of it and i still do GREAT memories

[@Kokopellli]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@Thomas-jc7qg]

Saw him at MSG BLEW MY MIND IN A TRANCE

[@r.h.0101]

Thank you for uploading this. Amazing!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

As a bass player I’ve never been into Eric Johnson but it came up on my YT and listening to it now and they are very good and the bass player is shredding

[@borisuborisu]

Trademark -0:13 High Landrons -6:07 Forty Mile Town - 13:52 Righteous - 17:43 Nothing Can Keep Me From You -22:07 Kathy's Song -27:26 Song For George - 31:50 Cliffs of Dover - 35:14 East Wes - 47:03 Desert Rose -52:40 Mountain Medley - 58:25 Zap - 1:02:19 Alpine - 1:10:01 Spanish Castle Magic - 1:11:42 Steve's Boogie - 1:20:22 Are You Experienced 1:22:23

[@resacarat]

Thanks!

[@leydenampang2662]

Thank you. A big help.

[@surveyordave]

my favorite rythm section!!! loved these three together

[@1611Barbarian]

Not even joking, the mullet gives powers man

[@BondiJames]

Ever heard that EJ joke, "the tone is in the vespa"? Never bought into that. I think you've discovered his secret. LOL!

[@wesworach7441]

Always such a Treat to listen to Eric's music !!! ...

[@ddevice4914]

So inspiring...

[@robertpenna6523]

Crisp. Clean. Pure. Jimmy. Would. Be. Proud. My. God

[@sempezeshki3718]

Love this performance. Beginning to end.

[@sempezeshki3718]

Wishing I was in Cali now on the beach. Good for both of my hearts & my mind.

[@chrisbirdsall6055]

I have this on VHS. Too bad the opener, 'Friends', wasn't included.

[@gus3247365]

Many people don't like or enjoy and appreciate Eric Johnson...I don't mind, they are welcome to their opinion .. I happen to enjoy his music

[@travis1572]

I agree. this guy ROCKS You either love it or you can't stand it

[@wulfy1742]

wow The old Pentatonic was re invented. So many great tones

[@ParthPandya1992]

1:07:10 its ok Eric, we've all been there :D

[@aprilcox871]

"all the cool kids are doing that fast tapping thing, let's see what all the fuss is about... Nah not for me"

[@raulramirez2856]

So freaking true mate hahaha lmfao

[@nfbnn]

It's so wholesome and I have no idea why

[@shucksful]

Priceless.

[@jackpeterson9628]

God...... this is so fucking awesome...

[@user-jd9fl2zx2u]

Wow !!! Yhis is new to me ! Imnonly at the end of the second piece...im blown away !!!! Absolutely blown away

[@Moteius97]

What kind of sorcery is this?!!! ( 1:05:50 - 1:07:05 ) Think this version of the spanish castle magic is one of eric's best live performances.

[@resacarat]

the best kind

[@Glpdb]

That godzilla fuzz tone. I can almost feel the loudness here. Magical rendition no doubt.

[@crossroadsheavener7599]

@@Glpdb Prescription Electronics Experience pedal

[@florentvauxion3664]

Magnifique concert.

[@thespydersband5703]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

[@r.h.0101]

Awesome - thanks for this!

[@stratocaster1greg]

Wow Im the 420th. like. Its a sign I better go roll a joint.

[@xplorer3475]

incredible musician

[@papaflann]

Thanks to Resaca Rat for posting this...very pimp....

[@tinkiwinkixeraser]

Que guitarritsa má increíble, totalmente infravalorado

[@gcolnr]

So young!

[@julesrevelle6052]

pretty sure they did two sets this night, I was at this show

[@samuelmori3026]

Desert Rose 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸

[@Optimator7]

Stellar

[@sempezeshki3718]

Very sweet Eric.

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

1 year , one second , life we cherish is fast ,

[@sempezeshki3718]

Perhaps there wasn't enough room for me in your head & heart.

[@johncruz1811]

I have always thought EJ should add a b3/keys/singer. Just to added some icing to the cake...

[@lalruatfelaralte5731]

Blazing amazing

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

The best era❤️

[@sempezeshki3718]

You were my entire life.

[@AP-ui7oi]

His mullet is amazing

[@yaelsebastiano4621]

Que genio este tipo!

[@FeelingShred]

Forty Mile Town live =D

[@Breathemusic4202]

Is that Geddy Lee Jr. ?!

[@FeelingShred]

HIGH LANDRONS 🤘🤘

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

it's still magic

[@FloridaManMatty]

His lead tone from this era is so much better than it is now. He totally rolls off all the high end on the Marshalls now and it sounds too tubby. I really wish he would go back to the Ah Via Musicom era rig and tour with that.

[@knightfall9394]

He did for the most part, he just wasnt using the loud 100 watt marshalls and dumbles. His whole thing with tinnitus definitely scared him and thats part if the reason why he got rid of the dumbles

[@ludvanlazarz]

Theres definetely a difference. I remember reading that Eric was using other speakers in the lead cabs back here (Classic Lead 80) as opposed to greenback variants now?

[@ludvanlazarz]

Also it sounds like his fingers and technique had much more strength and cut here. Some of it is still there in the early 2000s but gradually disappears after that. Less dexterity and rounder, other licks that sound less fluid. Love him forever anyways 🎸

[@ronfrey5327]

@@knightfall9394 Im sorry WHAT ?????

[@knightfall9394]

@@ronfrey5327 what ron!!!!!!! What!!!!!!! What is it ron!!!!

[@melissafedele6568]

Awesome 👍😎

[@NEVAB4]

fucking brilliant.

[@NEVAB4]

Sweeeet soundz