Known for his consummate skill on a variety of stringed instruments, Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis travels across North America playing acoustic, bluegrass, country, folk, swing, blues and rock music. A recipient of the Premier String Player Award from the Memphis chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Lewis has earned accolades nationwide for his abilities on guitar, dobro, steel guitar, mandolin, and more. He has performed or recorded with such artists as Jerry Phillips, Katie Dahl, Hi Rhythm greats Leroy and Charles Hodges, Jimbo Mathus, Amy LaVere, Keith Sykes, Kelley Mickwee, Carolyn Martin, Rory Hoffman, Claudia Russell, Gail Bliss, Jason Petty, E Squared artist Cheri Knight, and Prairie Home Companion favorites Robin and Linda Williams.

A Tennessee native, Eric Lewis began playing guitar when he was 13 years old. Having attended the University of Memphis on a Trumpet scholarship, Lewis’ musical acumen is as broad as it is deep, extending into classical and rock music as well as the roots music he currently plays. His widespread, eclectic musical knowledge makes him a skilled teacher, composer, arranger, and producer as well as an instrumentalist.

Lewis currently travels widely with OBIE winner Jason Petty’s shows Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes and Classic Nashville Roadshow. He has a strong connection with the vibrant arts community in Door County, Wisconsin, where he regularly packs houses, plays often with the acclaimed Northern Sky Theatre, and was named “Best Male Musician” in Door County Magazine’s Best Of 2008 reader poll.