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  • Eric Sardinas – Flames Of Love

    Eric Sardinas – Flames Of Love

    Eric Sardinas – Flames Of Love

    Eric Sardinas – The Slide Guitar Firestorm Who Lit a Match in My Soul

    The first time I saw a photo of Eric Sardinas, I thought, this guy looks like he came to burn the place down.
    Long hair, cowboy hat, sleeveless leather, Dobro in hand—it was clear he wasn’t your average bluesman.
    Then I heard him play.

    And I was right.

    Eric Sardinas doesn’t just play slide guitar. He wields it—like a weapon, like a ritual, like fire.

    His music is the sound of old-school Delta blues dragged through the swamp, lit on fire, and cranked through a stack of amps.
    And I’ve been addicted ever since.

    Who Is Eric Sardinas?

    Born in Florida in 1970, Eric Sardinas grew up with one foot in the blues and the other in hard rock.
    He fell in love with Robert Johnson, Bukka White, and Elmore James, but he didn’t want to imitate—he wanted to amplify.

    And so, he did something no one else dared:
    He plugged a resonator guitar into a wall of amps, cranked the volume, and unleashed a slide guitar fury the blues world had never quite seen before.

    Eric’s signature sound is rooted in tradition but explodes with modern power—like if Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Son House formed a band and let Howlin’ Wolf scream lead.

    The Sound: Tradition Meets TNT

    Eric Sardinas plays like he has something to prove—but never at the cost of soul.

    • 🎸 Slide guitar on a steel-bodied Dobro, often using a custom-made electric resonator.
    • 🔥 Distortion and drive turned up to 11, yet still dripping with Delta feel.
    • 🎤 Vocals full of grit, gravel, and swagger.

    He’s got chops for days—but what really gets me is the intensity.
    Every solo feels like he’s channeling something ancient and urgent, like the blues gods are using him to get a message across.

    Albums That Hooked Me for Life

    Here’s where I started—and where I always return when I need that Sardinas fix:

    • 💿 Treat Me Right (1999) – Raw, aggressive, and bursting with fire. A jaw-dropping debut.
    • 🔥 Devil’s Train (2001) – Leaner and meaner. This one smokes.
    • 🎸 Black Pearls (2003) – More polished but still feral. Sardinas steps out and shows depth.
    • 🎧 Eric Sardinas and Big Motor (2008) – A thunderous trio record. The band is tight and ferocious.
    • 🎙️ Boomerang (2014) – His most diverse effort. Blues, rock, funk, it’s all here—and it rips.

    If you love slide guitar and aren’t afraid of volume, these albums will ruin you (in the best way).

    Seeing Eric Sardinas Live: A Revival by Fire

    I saw Eric Sardinas live once, and I still don’t think I’ve fully recovered.
    He didn’t just walk onstage—he stormed it.

    From the first note, it was like watching someone set their soul on fire for the sake of the blues.
    Sweat, smoke, bottleneck slide, and distortion—he gave everything he had, and then some.

    And yeah—he lit his guitar on fire during the encore.
    Because of course he did.

    Why Eric Sardinas Still Matters

    In a blues scene that sometimes leans too safe or nostalgic, Eric Sardinas is wild, untamed, and real.

    He keeps the spirit of the Delta alive—not by playing it note-for-note, but by turning it into something urgent, loud, and alive.
    He reminds me that blues isn’t just about sorrow. It’s about raw power, guts, and truth.

    He’s not trying to be a star. He’s trying to be himself.
    And that’s what makes his music hit so hard.

    Where to Start If You’re New

    Here’s your Eric Sardinas starter pack:

    • 🎸 Treat Me Right – The original explosion.
    • 💥 Devil’s Train – Slide guitar mayhem.
    • 🔊 Boomerang – For versatility and modern edge.
    • 📺 YouTube: Search “Eric Sardinas live Dobro” or “Treat Me Right live” for the full effect. You won’t believe your eyes—or your ears.

    More at ericsardinas.com

    Eric Sardinas doesn’t play blues for the background.
    He plays like he’s fighting for his life—and taking you with him.

    Turn it up. Let it burn.
    And remember: sometimes the blues doesn’t weep—it roars.

    🎸🔥⚡

    Video

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  • Eric Sardinas – Worried Blues

    Eric Sardinas – Worried Blues

    Slide Like Fire: How Eric Sardinas Rewired My Brain (and My Ears) for Modern Delta Blues

    I remember the exact moment I first heard Eric Sardinas. Someone handed me a burned CD and said, “You like slide guitar? Check this guy out.” The first track was “Treat Me Right”, and by the end of the first minute, I was frozen in place, mouth open, thinking:
    “What the hell is this—and why is it so damn good?”

    It sounded like Elmore James and Motörhead had a love child in a swamp, lit it on fire, handed it a resonator guitar, and said, “Now go melt some faces.”
    Eric Sardinas doesn’t just play blues—he attacks it.

    The Delta Goes Electric (and Gets Tattooed)

    Eric Sardinas was born in Florida in 1970, and though he’s a modern guy, his soul is from the deepest, dustiest Delta crossroads. He started playing guitar at age six, obsessed with Charley Patton, Son House, Bukka White, and Robert Johnson. But instead of keeping it traditional, he plugged that vibe into a wall of amplifiers and adrenaline.

    His trademark? The Dobro resonator guitar, played with wicked slide technique, often lit on fire onstage (yeah, seriously). Sardinas isn’t trying to preserve blues history—he’s dragging it into the now with a snarl and a stomp.

    The Sound: Slide Guitar on Jet Fuel

    If Muddy Waters had a Marshall stack, he might’ve sounded like Sardinas.
    He’s got Delta fingerpicking and open tunings, but he cranks it all through overdriven amps and plays with the intensity of a rock band on a rampage.

    His playing is aggressive but precise, full of wicked slide runs, booming low-end, and screaming highs. Every note sounds like it’s being dragged out of the guitar under protest.

    Vocally? Sardinas has a voice like a whiskey-soaked preacher in a biker bar—raw, raspy, and righteous.

    Albums That Blew My Hair Back

    Every Sardinas record is a mission statement, but here are the ones that shook me hardest:

    • 🎸 Treat Me Right (1999) – The debut. Still his best, in my opinion. Deep blues roots, insane energy. Like a shotgun blast of Delta heat.
    • 🔥 Devil’s Train (2001) – Even heavier, even meaner. Title track = pure hellfire.
    • 💥 Black Pearls (2003) – More polished production but still wild as hell. Sardinas starts leaning into his own sound here.
    • 🎶 Eric Sardinas and Big Motor (2008) – Backed by his killer trio, Big Motor. Blues rock thunder with serious chops.
    • ⚡ Sticks & Stones (2014) – A more mature sound, but still totally Sardinas—loud, loose, and loaded.

    If you only listen to one track? Make it “Sweet Lucy.” Or “As the Crow Flies.” Or “Texola.” Hell, just play the whole catalog.

    Seeing Him Live: Baptized in Sweat and Slide

    Seeing Eric Sardinas live was like being in the middle of a slide-guitar thunderstorm. He walks out in leather pants, cowboy hat, and shades, grips that resonator like a battle axe, and does not let up.

    He stomps, shouts, shreds, and rips slide runs with his guitar on fire. It’s more than a show—it’s a ceremony.
    He plays hard, but he plays right. You feel every note in your bones.

    I left the gig drenched in sweat, ears ringing, and absolutely reawakened to the power of blues in the modern world.

    Why Eric Sardinas Matters

    Eric Sardinas is proof that blues doesn’t have to be dusty, quiet, or nostalgic. It can be loud, sexy, fierce, and fresh.
    He respects the old-school Delta legends, but he doesn’t worship them from afar—he fuses their spirit with modern power, keeping that fire alive for a new generation.

    There’s no one else quite like him. He’s part slide virtuoso, part rock outlaw, and all heart.

    Where to Start If You’re New

    Get scorched here:

    • 🎧 Treat Me Right – The blueprint. Raw and righteous.
    • 💿 Devil’s Train – Meaner, louder, heavier.
    • 🔥 Eric Sardinas and Big Motor – Blues rock energy at full throttle.
    • 📺 YouTube: Search “Eric Sardinas live Dobro” or “Eric Sardinas guitar on fire” for full-on jaw-dropping madness.

    More at ericsardinas.com

    Eric Sardinas didn’t come to play it safe. He came to blow the doors off the juke joint, set the guitar world on fire, and remind us that blues—real blues—isn’t about looking backward. It’s about bringing your demons to the front of the stage and letting them howl through a steel guitar. 🎸🔥

  • Eric Sardinas – Planks of Pine

    Eric Sardinas – Planks of Pine

    Slide, Fire, and Fury: The Wild Blues World of Eric Sardinas

    If there was ever a blues guitarist who looked like he just walked out of a swamp-side voodoo shack with a slide guitar in one hand and a bottle of fire in the other—it’s Eric Sardinas.

    The first time I saw him live, I didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard about this guy who played slide like the devil himself taught him, lit his guitar on fire (literally), and looked like a rock god dropped into a Mississippi juke joint. But when he hit that first note—with a steel-bodied Dobro cranked through a Marshall stack—I knew I wasn’t just watching a blues gig. I was witnessing a blues exorcism.

    A Modern-Day Blues Wildman

    Born in Florida in 1970, Eric Sardinas grew up digging deep into the records of Delta legends—Son House, Bukka White, Elmore James. But instead of copying them, he supercharged their style. He took the grit of slide blues and fused it with rock energy and stage presence that would make a metal band jealous.

    His weapon of choice? The resonator guitar—specifically a Dobro—which he plays with blistering slide technique, bare fingers, and zero fear. Most guys play it sitting down. Sardinas straps it on, cranks it up, and rips into it like it owes him money.

    Tone Like a Thunderstorm

    What makes Sardinas so unique isn’t just his energy or showmanship—it’s that tone. The combination of a resonator and full-on electric overdrive shouldn’t work, but in his hands, it sounds like heaven and hell are fighting it out on six strings.

    He doesn’t play pretty. He plays ferocious. Each note sounds like it’s being dragged through gravel. Each solo sounds like it’s about to fall off a cliff—and then lands perfectly, right in the pocket.

    The Albums That Set My Speakers on Fire

    Here’s the thing about Sardinas: he doesn’t make records for background music. He makes albums that demand attention. That grab you.

    Here are the ones that made me a believer:

    • 🔥 Treat Me Right (1999) – The debut. Raw, aggressive, full of swagger. If you want to know what it sounds like when Delta blues gets strapped to a jet engine, start here.
    • 🎸 Devil’s Train (2001) – Even heavier. Even hotter. Features killer slide work and a title track that feels like it was born from smoke and gasoline.
    • 🕶️ Black Pearls (2003) – Grittier, deeper, more dynamic. This album showed his growth as a writer without losing any bite.
    • ⚡ Sticks & Stones (2007) – A blues-rock monster. Grooves hard, hits harder.
    • 🔊 Boomerang (2014) – Sardinas at full throttle. A perfect blend of blues, rock, and molten slide madness.

    Sardinas Live: Hold Onto Your Beer (and Your Soul)

    Seeing Eric Sardinas live is not just a show—it’s a ritual. He comes out in leather and snakeskin, Dobro slung low, fire in his eyes. And once he starts playing, it’s like watching a tornado let loose on a stage. He doesn’t play the blues—he attacks them.

    One night in a sweaty LA club, he played a 12-minute version of “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” that made me rethink everything I thought I knew about slide guitar. By the time he was done, I’d forgotten what year it was. The guy didn’t just command the stage—he owned the air around it.

    And yes—sometimes he sets his guitar on fire. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a warning.

    Why Eric Sardinas Still Matters

    In a blues world that sometimes leans too hard on the past, Sardinas explodes forward. He honors the old school, sure—but he plays like he’s got something to burn, something to prove, every night.

    He reminds me that the blues isn’t just for quiet reflection or smoky back rooms. It can be loud, sweaty, dangerous. And still be true to its roots.

    New to Sardinas? Start Here:

    • 💿 Treat Me Right – The essential intro. Delta blues on fire.
    • 🚂 Devil’s Train – Dirty, gritty, and full of fury.
    • 🎧 Boomerang – Polished, wild, and full of teeth.

    And if you ever get the chance to see him live—go. Bring earplugs. Bring holy water. And bring your soul—because he’s gonna light it up.

    More info at ericsardinas.com.

    Eric Sardinas plays slide guitar like he’s got one hand in the past and the other striking lightning. He’s not just keeping the blues alive—he’s setting it ablaze. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.

    Thank You

    We appreciate your time and dedication to reading our article. For more of the finest blues guitar music, make sure to follow our Facebook page, “I Love Blues Guitar”. We share exceptional selections every day. Thank you once again for your continued support and readership.

  • Eric Sardinas – Flames Of Love [video]

    Eric Sardinas – Flames Of Love [video]

    Eric Sardinas – The Slide Guitar Firestorm Who Lit a Match in My Soul

    The first time I saw a photo of Eric Sardinas, I thought, this guy looks like he came to burn the place down.
    Long hair, cowboy hat, sleeveless leather, Dobro in hand—it was clear he wasn’t your average bluesman.
    Then I heard him play.

    And I was right.

    Eric Sardinas doesn’t just play slide guitar. He wields it—like a weapon, like a ritual, like fire.

    His music is the sound of old-school Delta blues dragged through the swamp, lit on fire, and cranked through a stack of amps.
    And I’ve been addicted ever since.

    Who Is Eric Sardinas?

    Born in Florida in 1970, Eric Sardinas grew up with one foot in the blues and the other in hard rock.
    He fell in love with Robert Johnson, Bukka White, and Elmore James, but he didn’t want to imitate—he wanted to amplify.

    And so, he did something no one else dared:
    He plugged a resonator guitar into a wall of amps, cranked the volume, and unleashed a slide guitar fury the blues world had never quite seen before.

    Eric’s signature sound is rooted in tradition but explodes with modern power—like if Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Son House formed a band and let Howlin’ Wolf scream lead.

    The Sound: Tradition Meets TNT

    Eric Sardinas plays like he has something to prove—but never at the cost of soul.

    • 🎸 Slide guitar on a steel-bodied Dobro, often using a custom-made electric resonator.
    • 🔥 Distortion and drive turned up to 11, yet still dripping with Delta feel.
    • 🎤 Vocals full of grit, gravel, and swagger.

    He’s got chops for days—but what really gets me is the intensity.
    Every solo feels like he’s channeling something ancient and urgent, like the blues gods are using him to get a message across.

    Albums That Hooked Me for Life

    Here’s where I started—and where I always return when I need that Sardinas fix:

    • 💿 Treat Me Right (1999) – Raw, aggressive, and bursting with fire. A jaw-dropping debut.
    • 🔥 Devil’s Train (2001) – Leaner and meaner. This one smokes.
    • 🎸 Black Pearls (2003) – More polished but still feral. Sardinas steps out and shows depth.
    • 🎧 Eric Sardinas and Big Motor (2008) – A thunderous trio record. The band is tight and ferocious.
    • 🎙️ Boomerang (2014) – His most diverse effort. Blues, rock, funk, it’s all here—and it rips.

    If you love slide guitar and aren’t afraid of volume, these albums will ruin you (in the best way).

    Seeing Eric Sardinas Live: A Revival by Fire

    I saw Eric Sardinas live once, and I still don’t think I’ve fully recovered.
    He didn’t just walk onstage—he stormed it.

    From the first note, it was like watching someone set their soul on fire for the sake of the blues.
    Sweat, smoke, bottleneck slide, and distortion—he gave everything he had, and then some.

    And yeah—he lit his guitar on fire during the encore.
    Because of course he did.

    Why Eric Sardinas Still Matters

    In a blues scene that sometimes leans too safe or nostalgic, Eric Sardinas is wild, untamed, and real.

    He keeps the spirit of the Delta alive—not by playing it note-for-note, but by turning it into something urgent, loud, and alive.
    He reminds me that blues isn’t just about sorrow. It’s about raw power, guts, and truth.

    He’s not trying to be a star. He’s trying to be himself.
    And that’s what makes his music hit so hard.

    Where to Start If You’re New

    Here’s your Eric Sardinas starter pack:

    • 🎸 Treat Me Right – The original explosion.
    • 💥 Devil’s Train – Slide guitar mayhem.
    • 🔊 Boomerang – For versatility and modern edge.
    • 📺 YouTube: Search “Eric Sardinas live Dobro” or “Treat Me Right live” for the full effect. You won’t believe your eyes—or your ears.

    More at ericsardinas.com

    Eric Sardinas doesn’t play blues for the background.
    He plays like he’s fighting for his life—and taking you with him.

    Turn it up. Let it burn.
    And remember: sometimes the blues doesn’t weep—it roars.

    🎸🔥⚡

    Video

    Thank You

    We appreciate your time and dedication to reading our article. For more of the finest blues guitar music, make sure to follow our Facebook page, “I Love Blues Guitar”. We share exceptional selections every day. Thank you once again for your continued support and readership.