Eric Heideman & Jake Friel

Eric Heideman brings the sound of classic blues into the room with the grit, swing, and soul of an earlier era. Drawing from the blues traditions of the 1930s through the 1950s, his music carries the spirit of juke joints, jump blues bands, early electric blues clubs, and the sharp-dressed guitar players who helped shape American roots music.

Heideman has shared stages with artists including Walter Trout, Mike Zito, and ZZ Top, appeared at major blues events and festivals, and has continued building a reputation as a young player with a deep respect for traditional blues. His album Third Degree Gravity, produced by Victor Wainwright and JW-Jones, further showcases his blend of vintage blues influence, soulful vocals, and expressive guitar work.

For this performance, Heideman is joined by Jake Friel, creating a pairing built around feel, groove, and old-school musicianship. Expect swinging rhythms, gritty guitar tones, soulful vocals, and the kind of musical conversation that made the great small blues combos so compelling.

Rather than treating vintage blues like a museum piece, Heideman and Friel keep it alive, loose, and in the moment.

At Brass Peacock, it is a natural fit: low lights, strong drinks, a little swing in the room, and classic blues with some history in its bones.