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Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Conclude U.S. Tour At The Hollywood Bowl
Since 10 June, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood have been doubling up on the star-power as their tour crossed the United States, revisiting some of the music that brought them together 40 years ago in Blind Faith. The tour has garnered rave reviews from fans and critics, and the final concert at the Hollywood Bowl on 30 June was no different. Eric was in particularly fine form on the blues-based numbers, filling them with electrifying runs and wringing emotion from his stratocaster. It was also a long show, clocking in at about 2 hours 20 minutes. One concert-goer wrote in a brief email, "Tremendous show, Eric was on peak form, display machine-gun like powers on all the blues numbers and virtually everything in his path. Winwood equally a force on keys, vocal and guitar." For more details Read entry
Published on 1 July 2009 / last modified on 1 July 2009
“The Eric Clapton Visual Anthology”: Scope of Search for Rare Material Expanded Plus Q&A With One Of The Producers
The production of the authorized career-spanning "Eric Clapton Visual Anthology" continues. When completed, the documentary will represent the most comprehensive overview of Eric's 45+ year career ever assembled. The producers have previously asked fans around the world to search their personal archives for rare photographs, video and film of Eric Clapton prior to 1980 both on and off stage. The scope of the search has been expanded to include Eric Clapton-related ephemera prior to 1974. Film and photographs - even snapshots - and memorabilia from the British Jazz / R&B / Blues Club Scene 1958 - 1964 is also being sought. An invitation to fans to participate in this exciting project was also included in Eric Clapton's 2009 Tour Programmes. For more information and to read the Where's Eric! Q&A with one of the Anthology's Producers, Read entry
Published on 1 July 2009 / last modified on 1 July 2009
Shout! Factory Releases John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band Live In Toronto ‘69 On DVD
U.S. based entertainment company Shout! Factory has released "John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band Live In Toronto '69" on DVD. Seemingly on a whim in September 1969, Lennon and Yoko Ono hopped on a plane with Eric Clapton, bassist Klaus Voormann and drummer Alan White to perform at the Toronto Rock 'N Roll Revival Festival which was showcasing some of Lennon's early musical heroes. For complete track listing and additional information Read entry
Published on 1 July 2009 / last modified on 1 July 2009
Clapton / Winwood Tour Reaches West Coast
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood have reached the west coast of the United States as their co-headlining tour winds down. The next-to-last performance took place at Oakland's Oracle Arena on 29 June 2009. Like all of the shows on their tour, it was another no-holds-barred all-around great performance. Steve once again performed "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" and "There's A River" as "his" numbers. One fan emailed Where's Eric! shortly after the show with the set list. Their brief comment, "Clapton / Winwood and band ... amazing. Biggest highlights among many for me were Steve's Low Spark, Voodoo Chile and Cocaine. They started trading solos right from the opening song." Eric Clapton's and Steve Winwood's 14-date U.S. tour wraps tonight (30 June) at the Hollywood Bowl. Read entry
Published on 30 June 2009 / last modified on 30 June 2009
Clapton / Winwood Rock Las Vegas!
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood shared the stage Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 14-date U.S. tour is in its final stages, with only two shows remaining in California. Steve Winwood continues to tweak "his" songs; "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" was back as Steve's solo number and "There's A River" was performed for the third night in a row. One fan emailed Where's Eric! from their iPhone, "Clapton and Winwood were great in Vegas. But no one is saying enough about the band. The back-up vocalists are superb, what a set of pipes those beautiful ladies have. Abe Laboriel Jr? BEST drummer EC has had on the road with him in decades. Add legendary sidemen like Chris Stainton and Willie Weeks and you have a recipe for perfection!" Another quick email after the show said, "EC and Stevie Winwood are in their prime - age is a number. Best songs were Low Spark, Tough Luck - killer solo by EC, Voodoo Chile and Dear Mr. Fantasy. Can't believe I heard the entire first side of Blind Faith LIVE! Coolness." And the succinct, "After the show, I wanted to spray paint Clapton is God on the wall of the MGM Grand." For the complete set list Read entry
Published on 28 June 2009 / last modified on 28 June 2009
Clapton / Winwood Concert Review: 26 June 2009 in Glendale, Arizona
There were a few minor adjustments to the set list for the concert on 26 June 2009, with "Georgia On My Mind" coming back as Steve Winwood's solo number and "There's A River" again taking the place of "No Face No Name No Number," as it has several times on the tour. The news was a bit slow coming in from Glendale, Arizona ... it must be the heat as there were reports it was 106F ... but it was worth the wait. The Where's Eric! Team is going to take the night off and let Mike Eagen of Phoenix tell you all about it ... Read entry
Published on 27 June 2009 / last modified on 28 June 2009
Clapton / Winwood Continue Trek In Texas
Following a show in Dallas on 23 June, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and their band headed to Houston for a show on 24 June. One fan emailed Where's Eric! to say, "On my way home from Houston concert. Freaking awesome! Winwood played Low Spark in place of Georgia! Pure perfection and a huge surprise!". Another wrote in, "A super show from the beginning to the end ... Chris laid down some great keyboard leads, Abe's drumming was killer, and Willie's bass anchored the foundation of a show that was simply incredible. The last time I saw Eric was the From the Cradle tour and clearly, Eric has lost nothing in the past 15 years." For more news from Houston, Read entry
Published on 24 June 2009 / last modified on 26 June 2009
Clapton / Winwood Tour Visits “The Big D” - Dallas, Texas
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood shared the stage Tuesday 23 June at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas as their U.S. tour entered its final week. Walking on stage shortly after 8PM, the enthusiastic crowd was treated to Blind Faith Classics, material from Clapton's and Winwood's solo careers, blues and Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile". For the complete set list, Read entry
Published on 24 June 2009 / last modified on 24 June 2009

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