Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and playing guitar since the age of 9, this blues guitarist has recently relocated to the
West Coast.
Erik Olsen has been playing guitar professionaly from the age of 16, cutting his teeth in blues clubs in and around Baltimore.
Although influenced by :Albert Collins, B.B. King, Doyle Bramhall 2, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix,
as well as many others;Erik has an unique manner of playing that resonates with the tradition of the great blues
players while bringing a fresh perspective to the classic style.
Erik has played with the likes of:
The Buddy Miles Express
Kelly Bell
Mat Guitar Murphy
E.T. King
Jimi Sexton
Sheila Ford
Stacy Mitchhart
Big Jesse Yawn
Rude Dog's Rhythm Revue
Beale Street
C.C. Bronsan, and
The Voodoo Revue
Frank Merritt Sr.
Erik has been featured on three CD's:
C.C. Bronsan's, "My Soul My Blues"
Beale Street's, "Live" album
Baltimore on Tap, "Live at the Cat's Eye Pub"
and has performed for several live radio broadcasts...
