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*** ERIC CLAPTON 2009 TOUR DATES ***

This is a complete list of all officially announced concerts as of 11 November 2008:

12 February 2009 / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan
13 February 2009 / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan
15 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
18 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
19 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
24 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
25 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
27 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
4 March 2009 / Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
7 March 2009 / Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley (Pokolbin NSW), Australia
8 March 2009 / Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
11 March 2009 / Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
11 May 2009 / O2, Dublin, Ireland
13 May 2009 / Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, England
14 May 2009 / MEN Arena, Manchester, England
16 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
17 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
19 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
20 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
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

Got the whole month of April off, I see. What a slacker!

JimK

He must like playing the Royal Albert Hall, either that or they can't find anyone else to book the place.

*** ERIC CLAPTON: 3 DATES ADDED AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL RESIDENCY IN MAY 2009***

At 9AM this morning (Friday 14 November 2008) an additional three concerts were added to Eric Clapton's May residency at the Royal Albert Hall, bringing the total number of shows to 11. Tickets were put immediately on sale, simultaneous with the announcement. The new dates are:

28 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall - ON SALE FROM 9AM ON 14 NOVEMBER
29 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall - ON SALE FROM 9AM ON 14 NOVEMBER
31 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall - ON SALE FROM 9AM ON 14 NOVEMBER

winston wrote:He must like playing the Royal Albert Hall, either that or they can't find anyone else to book the place.

I've seen him play three times there. A perfect venue for his sound & show.

Latest updated list as of 15 Jan. 2009

*** ERIC CLAPTON 2009 TOUR DATES ***

This is a complete list of all officially announced concerts as of 15 January 2009:

Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck
21 February 2009 / Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan **NEW**
22 February 2009 / Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan **NEW**

Eric Clapton SOLO Tour Dates:
12 February 2009 / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan
13 February 2009 / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan
15 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
18 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
19 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
24 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
25 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
27 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
28 February 2009 / Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
4 March 2009 / Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
7 March 2009 / Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley (Pokolbin NSW), Australia
8 March 2009 / Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
11 March 2009 / Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
11 May 2009 / O2, Dublin, Ireland
13 May 2009 / Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, England
14 May 2009 / MEN Arena, Manchester, England
16 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
17 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
19 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
20 May 2009 / Royal Albert Hall, London, England
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

Clapton & Beck in Japan!! Why not a show here in the States?

mgauction wrote:Clapton & Beck in Japan!! Why not a show here in the States?

Seriously. That would be a show to see . I have yet to see Clapton and haven't seen Beck since he toured with SRV eons ago.

*** THIS IS AN IMPORTANT EMAIL ALERT REGARDING A CHANGE IN CONCERT DATE FOR MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ***

*** ERIC CLAPTON'S MELBOURNE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE 10 MARCH AND NOT 11 MARCH ***

Legendary musician Eric Clapton is traveling "Down Under" with his band for a series of concerts in New Zealand and Australia in March 2009.

Due to a touring change, the Melbourne Concert will now take place on Tuesday 10 March 2009 and not 11 March. All tickets purchased for the original play dayte will be valid for the same seat for the new play date (10 March).

Any ticket holders unable to attend on the new date must contact Ticketek BEFORE 31 January 2009.
Ticketek website: www.ticketek.com.au
Ticketek Telephone: 132-849

No other concert dates have been amended. The "Down Under" concerts kick off 4 March in Auckland, New Zealand and now end 10 March in Melbourne, Australia. The complete schedule is:

4 March - Auckland, New Zealand
7 March - Hunter Valley, Hope Estate, Australia
8 March - Sydney, Australia
10 March - Melbourne, Australia