MUSIC | Grand guitarist

Guitar great Eric Johnson takes the stage at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS for one night Saturday, March 2. Johnson has a Grammy Award and five nominations, one platinum album, a slew of Top 10 hits such as “Cliffs Of Dover” and praise from critics. Included in Eric Johnson’s accolades is a place in Guitar Player’ Gallery of Greats and being named one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th century by Musician magazine. He is also considered a gifted songwriter, singer, pianist and more. Johnson’s new album titled Up Close is a mix of rock, blues, pop, country and jazz that includes the guest work of fellow musicians Jimmie Vaughan, Sonny Landreth, Steve Miller, Jonny Lang and Malford Milligan.