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[kiramdear]

This just in:

*** ERIC CLAPTON VISUAL ANTHOLOGY UPDATE ***
***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 memborabilia 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 is included in Eric Clapton's 2009 Tour Programme. For more information about the project, how to contact the producers if you have material and to read the detailed Q&A with one of the producers, visit:

http://www.whereseric.com/news/2009/05/ ... -2009.html


*** ARC ANGELS - LONDON CLUB SHOW ON 30 MAY ***

The Arc Angels - Doyle Bramhall II, Charlie Sexton and Chris Layton - are currently opening up for Eric Clapton on his spring tour dates. On 30 May, they'll be performing at Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7LJ. Doors open 19:30. Book tickets online from seetickets.com or www.ticketweb.co.uk. For more about the band, visit their My Space page at http://www.myspace.com/arcangelsmusic


*** EC'S SPRING TOUR IS UNDERWAY ***

Eric Clapton & His Band kicked off their spring tour on 11 May in Dublin, Ireland. Concerts followed in Liverpool and Manchester and EC is already a few shows in to his 11-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall. On 19 May, he marked his 150th solo show at the venue. To check out set lists and to read what fans have to say about the shows, visit the Spring 2009 Tour Section at: http://www.whereseric.com/tour/spring-tour-2009. You can also visit the whereseric.com news archive for all of the news articles published about these shows: http://www.whereseric.com/news/


*** EC PERFORMED AT BUNBURY FUNDRAISER ON 9 MAY - EC XI CHARITY CRICKET MATCH ANNOUNCED ***

Two days before his Spring Tour started, Eric Clapton performed at a very special black-tie fundraiser for the Bunbury Cricket Club at London's Grosvernor House Hotel. A charity auction - which included a Fender Stratocaster autographed at your table by EC - was another highlight of the event. It was also announced that on 12 July, the Eric Clapton XI will take on The Bunbury Cricket Club in a fundraising match at Cranleigh School, Surrey. For more information, including the evening's set list, read the full article at:
http://www.whereseric.com/news/2009/05/ ... unced.html


*** EC SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE WITH JOE BONAMASSA ***

In case you missed the news on whereseric.com, EC was the special guest of Joe Bonamassa on 4 May at the Royal Albert Hall. They performed "Further On Up The Road".


*** SHARE YOUR ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN 2009 WITH FANS AROUND THE WORLD ***
*** SEND SET LISTS, REVIEWS AND PHOTOS TO [email protected] ***

EC and his band will be hitting the road shortly and thousands of people will visit whereseric.com daily to check out set lists and read what other fans have to say about each and every show. If you're one of the lucky ones heading to EC's solo gigs in May - or the June dates in America with Steve Winwood - why not send the details to Where's Eric!? All of the information becomes part of the permanent tour archive on whereseric.com. All set lists, reviews and photos should always be emailed to [email protected]. The Where's Eric! Team is also going to take this opportunity to thank everyone in advance for sending in set lists, their reviews and their photos. After all, WE! couldn't do it without YOU!

To participate, email the following concert details to [email protected]
- Show date and venue name
- The complete set list (this information is essential to our ongoing archival work)
- Your review
- Feel free to include information about EC's guitars, amps and effects pedals, if you know it
- Feel free to send Images from the venue or of memorabilia things like tickets, handbills, programmes, posters or local concert advertising
- Be sure to Include your name and city so it can be featured with your review (no aliases or anonymous submissions, please.)
Due to space limitations, all reviews may not be used on whereseric.com, but we'll do our best. When sending concert images, only submit those that you have personally taken. All reviews and set lists will be hosted in the "Tour" section of whereseric.com


*** ERIC CLAPTON 2009 UPCOMING TOUR DATES ***

Eric Clapton & His Band:
22 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
23 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
25 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
26 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
28 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
29 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
31 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England

Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
10 June / Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ
12 June / Wachovia Center, Philadelphia PA
13 June / Verizon Center, Washington DC
15 June / Schottenstein Center, Columbus OH
17 June / United Center, Chicago IL
18 June / Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul MN
20 June / Qwest Center, Omaha NE
21 June / Pepsi Center, Denver CO
23 June / American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
24 June / Toyota Center, Houston TX
26 June / Jobing.com Arena, Glendale AZ
27 June / MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas NV
29 June / Oracle Arena, Oakland CA
30 June / Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles CA

[shamustwin]

A Clapton fan, Kira?

[kiramdear]

Oh, sure, Jerry, I've been a mild fan since way back. They send me these updates from his fan site and I know there are a few real enthusiasts here, so I put them up. It's fun to read the comments.

[shamustwin]

I've seen him twice. Once opening for Elton John at Dodger stadium, early '00's IIRC They headlined alternating nights!. It was a massive greatest hits night from both of them, total pleasure for me.

I saw him a few years later when he was promoting the Blues CD, just killing every blues tune that he and his band tore into. Freakin' awesome seeing him (play) in his element.

And has anyone ever recorded a fiercer solo than the live Cross Roads by Cream?

Man, I used to stare are the Disraeli Gears album cover thinking "These guys are COOL!"

[kiramdear]

Crossroads is the pinnacle of blues-rock guitar solos.

[winston]

You should have seen him play Crossroads live back in the day....................he was unreal. Jack and Ginger were unbelievable too. One of the best bands ever IMO.

[goofyfoot]

..........Man, I used to stare are the Disraeli Gears album cover thinking "These guys are COOL!"

Parallel experiences. Good one, Jerry. Regards.......Goofyfoot.

[lyle_from_minneapolis]

Cool article: http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_creams_s ... index.html

[winston]

Thanks Mark,

That was a great read. I always wondered why Eric played Blue Moon for the solo. It was an intriguing choice but it fit perfectly.

[shamustwin]

Very cool indeed. Love to hear about recording setups.
And I'm totally surprised Cream was a "pre-fab" group. I never knew!