Erick Hovey

**Erick Hovey** is an Iowa-based blues musician and singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in the agricultural heartland. Growing up on a family farm, Hovey’s music often blends gritty blues riffs with storytelling that reflects rural life, Midwest landscapes, and the struggles and joys of everyday folks. With a career spanning decades, his sound channels raw, soulful energy—think slide guitar grooves and foot-stomping rhythms—while tracks like "Blues Farm" and "Prairie Dance Music" nod to his connection to the land. Releases like "Recycled Souls" and "What You Blue About?" showcase his knack for weaving personal narratives and regional pride into the blues tradition. Whether he’s performing at local festivals or intimate venues, Hovey’s music stays grounded in authenticity, celebrating the resilience of both the genre and the community that inspires him.