Fruit Bats

Eric D. Johnson records and performs as the Fruit Bats. His latest album under the name is Gold Past Life. In 2020, he started the supergroup Bonny Light Horseman with Anais Mitchell and Josh Kaufman, and their self-titled debut was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

(Photo Credit: Annie Beedy)

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Talks

Best of 2020: Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman) Loved Touring While He Could

By Fruit Bats | January 8, 2021

By Fruit Bats | January 8, 2021

Best of 2020: Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman) Loved Touring While He Could

And he throws in some music and movie recommendations, too.

Two Erics, in Conversation: Blitzen Trapper’s Earley and Fruit Bats’ Johnson

By Fruit Bats | October 14, 2020

By Fruit Bats | October 14, 2020

Two Erics, in Conversation: Blitzen Trapper’s Earley and Fruit Bats’ Johnson

The indie-leaning songwriters discuss their long and winding roads.

Three Great Things: Fruit Bats

By Fruit Bats | June 20, 2019

By Fruit Bats | June 20, 2019

Three Great Things: Fruit Bats

Singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson enjoys a shark movie, a cocktail, and his wonderful dog.