Eric Jerardi's - The Game

Eric Jerardi Announces New Album The Game, Arriving October 30

Eric Jerardi is setting the board for a powerful new chapter with the release of his upcoming album, The Game, due out Friday, October 30, 2026. Leading up to the full album release, Jerardi will roll out three singles across the summer and fall, giving listeners a steady preview of what’s to come.

The campaign begins with “Setting Sun”, arriving Friday, July 17, 2026. As the first single, it launches the road to The Game and offers the first glimpse into the sound, mood, and storytelling behind the new project.

Five weeks later, Jerardi returns with “Thorns & Roses” on Friday, August 21, 2026. The second single continues the album rollout, building anticipation while revealing another side of the record’s emotional and musical landscape.

The third single, “Unexpected Connections,” follows on Friday, September 25, 2026. Released five weeks after “Thorns & Roses,” the track serves as the final preview before the full album arrives.

Then, on Friday, October 30, 2026, Eric Jerardi will release The Game in full, with “Hard Being Here” set as the album’s focus track.

Release Schedule

July 17, 2026 — Single 1: “Setting Sun”
August 21, 2026 — Single 2: “Thorns & Roses”
September 25, 2026 — Single 3: “Unexpected Connections”
October 30, 2026 — Full album release: The Game
Focus track: “Hard Being Here”

In addition to the singles rollout, videos are also planned for each release, with partners premiering each release around the world.

With The Game, Jerardi invites listeners into a new collection of songs that unfolds one move at a time. From the campaign launch in July to the full album release in October, each single marks another step toward the complete story.

The Game arrives October 30, 2026.

ERIC JERARDI REVIEWED IN BLUES NEWS FINLAND

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**Blues News Finland English Translation

The new ambassador for the Stella Artois beer brand is the singer-guitarist Eric Jerardi. Although he is probably an unknown name around this part of the world, Jerardi has been releasing albums at regular intervals since 1998, and this is his seventh release. There are only seven tracks on the album and the CD has the length of a vinyl record. Jerardi has written all the songs himself, except for "Don't Take It So Personally", which is Jerry Williams/Jeff Healey song.

The music on this album is soul blues, it's refreshing to play something outside of your favourite genre. The mood is pleasantly relaxed, the songs flow smoothly forward.

Well played, well produced. All areas are in order. I find myself liking this record.

ALBUM QUOTES

Jerardi’s crisp lead guitar work sparkles with a purity of phrasing that gives each song its soulful center.  Every tune takes shape around his just-right notes and his moving vocals.  Occupied delivers a tasty soul of stew that satisfies. 

Henry L. Carrigan Jr. Living Blues Magazine


Jerardi has mastered the blues with his new album Occupied,  combining blues with Muscle Shoals Soul!

It’s just that good! 

Tony Peters, Icon Fetch

Eric Jerardi’s CD fantastic! 

DJ Ben Vee in CT, BluesMusicFan.com

“My longtime friend who has really progressed into his most mature sounding form yet. Onward and upward!” 

John “The B-Man” Beaulieu, Hall of Fame DJ on WTUE

Jerardi has spent the better part of the last five years honing his skills as a soul blues singer songwriter. These are excellent songs especially the title track.  Jerardi is an emotive singer inspired by this outstanding band.“Do Right By Him” is another great song. This is a wonderful entry for the soul blues genre.

- Richard Ludmerer, Making A Scene


From the opening horn riff, Jerardi blows the roof off the sucker with the help of the classic Swampers…

Killer stuff throughout. 

– Chris Spector Midwest Record Entertainment


Jerardi’s new R&B-infused album, “Occupied”

is simply stunning! 

Don Thrasher, Dayton Daily News


Jerardi’s vocals are tailor-made for this material, smooth and soulful with just the right amount of Memphis grit… Occupied is a most-welcome addition to the soul-blues genre. 

Graham Clarke, Phoenix Blues Society BluesBytes


Living Blues Magazine Review of Occupied

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Jerardi demonstrates his command of a range of styles on this album. The tender opener [Do Right By Him] blossoms into the propulsive blues shuffle Whole Again; that features Jerardi’s crunchy guitars along with punchy horns and swaying background vocals; the final bars of the song take us in an unexpected direction before ending with an instrumental should shout. He funds it up on Don’t Take It Personally…

Jerardi’s crisp lead guitar work sparkles with a purity of phrasing that gives each song its soulful center. Every tune takes shape around his just-right notes and his moving vocals. Occupied delivers a tasty soul of stew that satisfies. - Henry L. Carrigan Jr.

Pick up your copy of Living Blues today

Rock & Blues Muse 5 star review for jerardi

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Occupied is full of the type of ensemble-focused soul-blues music that puts the singer and the song up front and eschews long guitar solos. Jerardi focuses on the greater impact of the big picture and lets the lyrics, grooves, and horns carry the day rather than just blasting out guitar licks and it makes all the difference. Fans and artists both often forget that the blues and its progeny are all vocal music, first and foremost. The voice is the call and the guitar is the response. Eric is clearly a fine guitarist but the restraint and maturity in his overall style is what makes this such a great record.

Jerardi immediately begins schooling us on the opening track “Do Right By Him.” The song is a heartfelt slow jam that pulls listeners closer to listen to his tale of loss and tribulations in a moment when most artists would be trying to blow people away with energy and intensity. Jerardi’s guitar slips and slashes in between the beautiful tones of the Muscle Shoals horns and adds some grit to their smooth brilliance. Here and throughout the album, Jerardi’s lyrics are honest and real, not full of clichés and jive, and it’s easy to feel the emotions in every line he sings. *By Mike O’Cull

FULL REVIEW HERE

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