"Hear What You Feel; Play What You Hear"
 

In the Beginning 

Eric Demmer’s professional career began in the early 1980’s as a roadie for a Texas dancehall band.  During that time, he became a sound engineer working for sound companies.  In 1989, he was the sound engineer on Clint Black’s Killing Time tour.  After he left the tour, Eric decided to devote his time to playing sax full-time. 

 Becoming A Sideman To The Stars 

In 1993, he got the call to play with the legendary guitarist, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, and was a member of “Gate’s” band until his death in 2005.  One of Eric’s career highlights while playing with “Gate” was performing on Eric Clapton’s, From the Cradle tour.  Also, he was invited by Dicky Betts to perform with the Allman Brothers, and  had the privilege of sharing the stage with many world-class artists such as, Johnny Clyde Copeland, B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Johnnie Johnson, Les Paul, Billy Gibbons, and many more.  In 2016, Eric played shows with Mike Zito. In 2018, he played shows with the BB King Blues Band featuring Tito Jackson from the Jackson 5 and  the Mike Zito Big Band. 

Moving To The Center Of The Stage 

When Not touring with other artists, Eric performs with his own band. Eric describes his sound as “high-energy blues with a mix of funk and rock-n-roll. We combine a variety of musical styles and influences while reminding everyone that …the real thing comes from the heart and soul”. In November Eric released his Album “So Fine” on the Gulf Coast Records Label. Eric is currently on tour supporting the new Album.

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, Release My Soul, Deep Dark Demon

BB King Blues Band:

(Producer, Engineering, Arranger and Songwriter) Soul Of The King

JOHN ELLISON:
(Remember: Some Kind of Wonderful?)
Missing You

Tito Jackson: Under Your Spell

Mike Zito: Rock-n-Roll , Resurection



SPECIAL RECORDINGS WITH OTHER ARTISTS:
Big Blues Extravaganza: The Best of Austin City Limits
Whole Lotta Blues: Songs of Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin: This Ain't No Tribute Series
Songs of Willie Dixon
Salute to the Chicago Blues Masters

Austin City Limits Lifetime Achievement Awards 2016: BB King, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson