Eric Demmer

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About Eric Demmer

ERIC was the saxophonist for "Clarence Gatemouth Brown" from 1993 till his death in 2005 and has performed with many well-known and respected musicians: Carlos Santana, B.B. King, George Duke, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, Todd Rundgren, Shamika Copeland, Johnnie "Clyde" Copeland, Johnnie "Be Good" Johnson (pianist with Chuck Berry), Duke Robillard, Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, The Allman Brothers, Dr. John, Kim Wilson, and many others. ERIC describes his style of music as,"high energy, funky blues with a mix of jazz" and combines a variety of influences while reminding everyone that,"The real thing comes from the heart and soul"RADIO and TELEVISION APPEARANCES: British Broadcasting Company National Public Radio Austin City Limits BET -"Jazz Central" with Lou Rawls Bravo ALBUM RECORDING CREDITS: CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH"BROWN: The Man, Long Way Home, Gate Swings, Back to Bogalusa, American Music Texas Style : MARK MAY: Call on the Blues Telephone Road Dollmaker and many others.Big Blues Extravaganza: The Best of Austin City Limits, Whole Lotta Blues: Songs of Led Zeppelin: This Ain't No Tribute Series, Songs of Willie Dixon Salute to the Chicago Blues Masters Specialties: Soloist and horn section writing and arranging. FOH sound engineer