BIO
Eric Escanes
Musician, Composer, Guitarist
Eric Escanes is a French/American guitarist based in Miami. Four time Grammy Nominated working with Rhiannon Giddens, Valerie June and Cimafunk.
Eric has played in many different bands and projects over the years. At the moment he is playing and touring with national act Flo Rida and his main project Electric Kif. He has played and recorded with artists such as George Clinton, Jack Splash, Bobby Caldwell, Brazilian Girls, Andy Garcia, Mayday, Robin Thicke, John Newman, Trombone Shorty, Doug Wimbish, Nigel Hall and many more. Eric’s musical influences span from Jimi Hendrix to Scott Henderson, John Scofield and Michael Landau.
In the Summer of 2022 Escanes released his debut LP "Take It EZ" Which represents his road and musical journey. It encapsulates everything that the accomplished guitarist is influenced by.
In September 2024 he will be releasing his debut album: “Near and Far”.