From The Beatles and Tom Petty to Zach Bryan, Johnny Cash, and old-school hip-hop — Eric Z sings and loops acoustic guitar live, layering it in real time into a full, rich sound.
Eric Z is a singer-songwriter from Columbus, Ohio, who fell in love with the guitar at an early age. With over 20 years of experience as an accomplished performer playing stages of all shapes and sizes, he's skilled in original and cover music alike, bridging audiences with intimacy and entertainment in every set.
His sets move across classic rock and decades of hits from the '60s through the '90s, with detours into American country and the occasional throwback hip-hop cut, alongside a growing catalog of original songs. Singing and looping acoustic guitar live, he layers each part in real time to bring a full, dynamic performance to every show.
He brings a strong, positive spirit to every performance, captivating audiences with his unique artistry and making each show feel distinctive and personal.
Over the course of his career, Eric has shared the stage (in various projects) with:
Catch Eric Z live around Columbus and beyond.
A few clips from Eric Z's live looping sets — real performances, real loops, no studio tricks.
Photos from live shows and behind the scenes with Eric Z.
Weddings, breweries, private events, festivals — tell Eric a bit about your date and he'll follow up with availability and rates.