Biography

After a lengthy hiatus from the Austin music scene, 2008 saw former Johnny Law frontman, Erik Larson, return to the rock arena. Rounding up talented and seasoned Austin musicians Billy “Chainsaw” Dansfiell (Agony Column, Dropkick), Joe Eddy Hines (Alejandro Escovedo, Buick McKane) and Hector Munoz (True Believers, Alejandro Escovedo), a new band, Erik Larson and Peacemaker, was born.

Catchy, radio-friendly songs, identifiable lyrics, and a dynamic stage show are some of the reasons fans can’t get enough. Channeling the likes of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, Erik Larson and Peacemaker creates a true connection to the soul of the common man. With songs that run the gamut from heartbreakers to rockers, from spellbinders to classics, Erik Larson and Peacemaker puts their own gritty, raw stamp on the Red Dirt/Americana music. Call it Dirty Americana or Americana Dirt - ELP burns a new brand on a classic Texas sound.

Having successfully released their first album, the self-titled cd "Erik Larson and Peacemaker" in May, 2010, ELP has recently returned to the studio with producer Mac McNabb. Their next album is scheduled to be released fall 2014.