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Eric Johanson on New School Recording, Old School Guitar Playing, and Putting His Own Spin on Classic Tracks By Jimmy Leslie published 28 September 21 On 'Covered Tracks,' the bayou bluesman reinterprets rockers with acoustic guitars and looping technology.