Eric Sardinas and Big Motor with "Roadhouse Blues"

Witness a blistering, high-voltage display of modern blues-rock as slide guitar virtuoso Eric Sardinas and his powerhouse rhythm section, Big Motor, deliver a scorching live rendition of The Doors' classic, "Roadhouse Blues."

Recorded live on November 8, 2010, at The Forum in Leverkusen, Germany, this footage captures their phenomenal appearance at the 31st Leverkusener Jazztage. Professionally filmed and broadcast by WDR for the legendary music program Rockpalast, the performance perfectly showcases the trio’s relentless, sweat-drenched live energy to an absolutely packed house.

The Performance
This 2010 stage appearance is a staggering showcase of sheer volume, technical prowess, and aggressive slide mastery. The arrangement is built on a massive, driving groove locked down by Big Motor—featuring Levell Price on bass and Bernie Pershey on drums—providing a remarkably heavy, thunderous foundation for the track to breathe.

At the absolute center of the stage is Eric Sardinas, wielding his signature electrified resonator guitar. He attacks the fretboard with lightning-fast slide runs and deep, stinging Delta blues flavor, while delivering the iconic lyrics with a gritty, howling vocal. Flanked by his locked-in rhythm section, Sardinas completely transforms the familiar progression, turning the German festival stage into a wildly energetic, hyper-amplified juke joint.

About the Song: "Roadhouse Blues"
Originally released in 1970 on The Doors' monumental fifth studio album, Morrison Hotel, "Roadhouse Blues" is one of the most beloved and universally recognized staples of classic rock radio.

Penned by Jim Morrison and the band, the track was conceived as a gritty, back-to-basics blues shuffle that celebrated the raw, unpolished roots of American music. Over the decades, it has become a true standard, covered by countless artists across multiple genres. By injecting the track with his hyper-amplified, Texas-meets-Delta slide guitar attack, Sardinas breathes fresh, ferocious fire into the legendary anthem, making it an absolute, high-octane showstopper of his live sets.

Performance Details
Lead Vocals & Slide Guitar: Eric Sardinas

Bass: Levell Price

Drums: Bernie Pershey

Song: "Roadhouse Blues"

Program: WDR Rockpalast (31st Leverkusener Jazztage)

Recording Location: The Forum, Leverkusen, Germany

Recording Date: November 8, 2010

Songwriters: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore

Genre: Blues Rock / Electric Blues / Hard Rock

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