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Jakob Dylan Joins Eric Clapton On Stage In Zurich
On 20 August, Eric Clapton and his band performed a nineteen song set at Zurich's Hallenstadion. The high-energy show lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes. One fan at the venue commented to Where's Eric! there were smiles all around. Willie Weeks, the legendary bassist who is currently touring with Clapton, took an extended solo during "Got To Get Better In A Little While". Another commented that EC was quite talkative and seemed in terrific spirits. For the first time, Jakob Dylan, joined EC on stage during the encore song, "Crossroads". The first song in the sit down acoustic set was not "Drifitin'", but "Help Me" written by Willie Dixon and recorded by Sonny Boy Williamson. Read entry
Published on 20 August 2008 / last modified on 21 August 2008
Win the UK Paperback Edition of “Clapton: The Autobiography”
Clapton: The AutobiographyRandom House has generously provided Where's Eric! with a number of copies of the new UK paperback edition of "Clapton: The Autobiography" to give away in an online contest. When the hardcover edition was published in October 2007, it immediately moved to the top of the best-seller lists around the world. In the book, Eric Clapton tells the story of his eventful and inspiring life. More than a rock star, he is an icon, a living embodiment of the history of rock music. Contest ends 16 September, one entry per person. For complete contest rules and to enter to win your own copy of the UK paperback edition, Read entry
Published on 19 August 2008 / last modified on 21 August 2008
Clapton Concert Details: Wiesbaden, Germany
The final leg of Eric Clapton's summer tour is winding down, with only three shows left following this performance at the Kurhaus-Bowling Green, in Wiesbaden. Two songs were dropped from the set and were replaced by fan favorites "Little Wing" and "Got To Get Better In A Little While". Early reports from fans at the venue have called it a "fantastic performance". Read entry
Published on 19 August 2008 / last modified on 19 August 2008
EC & His Band: Music in Munchen
Eric Clapton and His Band continued on their trek around Europe on the final leg of the Summer 2008 Tour. One fan in attendance checked in with Where's Eric! to report that the concert in Munchen, Germany on 17 August ranks within the very best EC concerts she has ever attended.... it was "concise, fierce and simply stunning". EC was in excellent form while Doyle Bramhall's supporting guitar work was also top notch. Chris Stainton delivered terrific keyboard solos. Although almost all songs could be considered "highlights" the best of the best were "Here But I'm Gone", "Outside Woman Blues," "Isn't It A Pity," "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad", "Little Queen of Spades," "Layla" and "Cocaine." Read entry
Published on 17 August 2008 / last modified on 18 August 2008
Eric Clapton - Berlin Concert Details
Eric Clapton and his band returned to Berlin, Germany on Friday 15 August for a two hour performance at the Waldbuhne, an outdoor venue. In Berlin, it had been raining throughout the day and the show was no exception with heavy rain throughout. During Hoochie Coochie Man, Chris Stainton's keyboard solo really challenged EC and he responded in kind, making the song one of the evening's highlights.There was great extended interplay between EC and Doyle Bramhall II during Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad. Little Queen of Spades was played a bit slower than previous nights, with wondeful "waterfall" like effects in Chris' solo. Towards the end of Chris' solo, Abe and Willie put a little jazz / swing tempo in making it absolutely top notch. An "eleven out of ten" according to some in the audience. But the big surprise of the night was the addition of Rock Me Baby during the acoustic set. Read entry
Published on 15 August 2008 / last modified on 15 August 2008
Eric Clapton Concert In Poland … First Since 1979!
Eric Clapton performed in Gdynia on the Baltic Coast of Poland on 14 August. The concert took place Gdynia's Kosciuszko Square in front of 20,000 people. Eric's set list included lots of classic blues like "Key To The Highway", "Hoochie Coochie Man," "Travelling Riverside Blues" and "Little Queen of Spades." Fan favorites "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad," "Wonderful Tonight", "Cocaine" and "Layla" were also performed. Read entry
Published on 15 August 2008 / last modified on 15 August 2008
Clapton & Company Perform in Leipzig
Eric Clapton and his band performed in Leipzig, Germany on 12 August. The concert was moved from the outdoor Festwiese location to the indoor Leipzig Arena. Fans in attendance emailed Where's Eric! shortly after the concert concluded. Amongst the evening's highlights were "Here But I'm Gone," "Isn't It A Pity," and "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad." The band's next concert takes place on 14 August in Gdynia, Poland. It will mark Eric Clapton's first performance in Poland since 1979. Read entry
Published on 12 August 2008 / last modified on 13 August 2008
Clapton Headlines At Skanderborg Festival
Eric Clapton and his band headlined on the main stage at Denmark's annual Skanderborg Festival on Sunday 10 August.The fifteen song set ended at 10:02PM. The acoustic set was the highlight of the night's performance especially with a stunning 36 bar solo by EC during "Driftin'". Other standouts were "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Outside Woman Blues". It also seemed as if everyone present sang along with Eric during "Wonderful Tonight." Read entry
Published on 10 August 2008 / last modified on 19 August 2008

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