Wolfman Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I went to one of the MSG shows and it was fantastic. Some of the best playing EC has done in years (plus SW isn't bad on the guitar either)..... Clapton, Steve Winwood line up summer tour slate Published February 13, 2009 09:02 AM0 CommentsBuzz up! print email By Tjames Madison / LiveDaily Contributor Rock legends Eric Clapton [ tickets ] and Steve Winwood [ tickets ] will unite once again this summer for a 14-city tour that follows the pair's successful three-night New York City run last year. The two former Blind Faith members hooked up for the three NYC shows last February after Winwood had joined Clapton during his summer 2007 set at Chicago's Crossroads Guitar Festival, where the two performed a few tunes from Winwood's old band Traffic. The newly announced trek gets underway June 10 in East Rutherford, NJ, and runs through the end of the month, with venues scaled to arena-sized for most of the trip. Dates are included below "I have wanted to play with Steve for a long time," Clapton said in a press statement announcing the New York City shows from last year. "I consider him a friend and a truly gifted musician. Our set at the Crossroads Festival this summer was a real treat, so I expect these shows will be good fun for us and for the fans." Blind Faith, which initially placed the pair together, came about in 1969, after the breakup of Clapton's group Cream, and while Winwood's Traffic was on hiatus. The group, which also included bassist Ric Grech and Cream drummer Ginger Baker, released one self-titled album before splitting. Last spring Winwood released "Nine Lives," his first solo album since 2003's "About Time." The set debuted at No. 12 on The Billboard 200 chart, selling about 26,000 copies during its first week in stores. Clapton's latest album, "The Road to Escondido," pairs him with his hero J.J. Cale. The 2006 release, which runs the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk, is streaming at Clapton's website. June 2009 10 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center 13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center 15 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center 17 - Chicago, IL - United Center 18 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 20 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center 21 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 24 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center 26 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena 27 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Arena 29 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena 30 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I soooooo wish I could see one of those shows but the location/dates aren't good for me I'm a HUGE Steve Winwood fan. I caught his solo concert last year. One of the best shows I've seen. *sighs* woe is me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I went to one of the MSG shows and it was fantastic. Some of the best playing EC has done in years (plus SW isn't bad on the guitar either)..... Clapton, Steve Winwood line up summer tour slate Published February 13, 2009 09:02 AM0 CommentsBuzz up! print email By Tjames Madison / LiveDaily Contributor Rock legends Eric Clapton [ tickets ] and Steve Winwood [ tickets ] will unite once again this summer for a 14-city tour that follows the pair's successful three-night New York City run last year. The two former Blind Faith members hooked up for the three NYC shows last February after Winwood had joined Clapton during his summer 2007 set at Chicago's Crossroads Guitar Festival, where the two performed a few tunes from Winwood's old band Traffic. The newly announced trek gets underway June 10 in East Rutherford, NJ, and runs through the end of the month, with venues scaled to arena-sized for most of the trip. Dates are included below "I have wanted to play with Steve for a long time," Clapton said in a press statement announcing the New York City shows from last year. "I consider him a friend and a truly gifted musician. Our set at the Crossroads Festival this summer was a real treat, so I expect these shows will be good fun for us and for the fans." Blind Faith, which initially placed the pair together, came about in 1969, after the breakup of Clapton's group Cream, and while Winwood's Traffic was on hiatus. The group, which also included bassist Ric Grech and Cream drummer Ginger Baker, released one self-titled album before splitting. Last spring Winwood released "Nine Lives," his first solo album since 2003's "About Time." The set debuted at No. 12 on The Billboard 200 chart, selling about 26,000 copies during its first week in stores. Clapton's latest album, "The Road to Escondido," pairs him with his hero J.J. Cale. The 2006 release, which runs the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk, is streaming at Clapton's website. June 2009 10 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center 13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center 15 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center 17 - Chicago, IL - United Center 18 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 20 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center 21 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 24 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center 26 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena 27 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Arena 29 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena 30 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl I'll be there! Eric has a home in Columbus so I am surprised that Columbus is not his last venue of the tour. The last time that he played in Columbus, it was his last concert of the tour and he said that his American family all came to see him and it was his best performance of that tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I am so there! This is gonna be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yay me, a Denver show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 :boohoo: Sorry - carry on all. Go see, report back please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden CD / DVD Set Coming Spring 2009 In Spring 2009, a 2 CD / 2 DVD set will be released from the duo's now-historic performances at Madison Square Garden in February 2008. The actual street date has not yet been announced. Although the 3 concerts were not billed as a Blind Faith reunion, "Had To Cry Today," "Presence of the Lord," "Sleeping In The Ground" and "Well All Right" are just some of the songs from their days in that band that are featured. Clapton's solo career is given a nod with "Forever Man", "Cocaine," "Double Trouble" and "After Midnight". Winwood's career is acknowledged with "Georgia On My Mind," "Dear Mr. Fantasy" "Glad," "Pearly Queen." Clapton and Winwood's exciting take on "Them Changes" and "Voodoo Chile" were highlights at the concerts and are also included. A limited edition 2CD / 2 DVD set is currently available for pre-order from ericclapton.com. The limited edition includes the 2CD / 2DVD set, 4 photographs by noted photographer Danny Clinch, the official 2008 Clapton / Winwood Tour Programme (as sold at Madison Square Garden), an exclusive "Live From Madison Square Garden" poster plus a $10 gift certificate to the Eric Clapton online store. The site is also accepting pre-orders for the separate 2 DVD and 2 CD sets. Complete Track Listing of Clapton & Winwood: Live From Madison Square Garden DVD One 01. Had To Cry Today 02. Them Changes 03. Forever Man 04. Sleeping In The Ground 05. Presence Of The Lord 06. Glad 07. Well All Right 08. Double Trouble 09. Pearly Queen 10. Tell The Truth 11. No Face, No Name, No Number 12. After Midnight 13. Split Decision 14. Rambling On My Mind (Eric Clapton solo performance) 15. Georgia On My Mind (Steve Winwood solo performance) 16. Little Wing 17. Voodoo Chile 18. Can't Find My Way Home 19. Dear Mr. Fantasy 20. Cocaine DVD Two Documentary: The Road To Madison Square Garden Documentary: Rambling On My Mind (includes EC at soundcheck performing "Rambling On My Mind") Bonus Performances: Low Down, Kind Hearted Woman, Crossroads CD One 01. Had To Cry Today 02. Low Down 03. Them Changes 04. Forever Man 05. Sleeping In The Ground 06. Presence Of The Lord 07. Glad 08. Well All Right 09. Double Trouble 10. Pearly Queen 11. Tell The Truth 12. No Face, No Name, No Number CD Two 01. After Midnight 02. Split Decision 03. Rambling On My Mind 04. Georgia On My Mind 05. Little Wing 06. Voodoo Chile 07. Can't Find My Way Home 08. Dear Mr. Fantasy 09. Cocaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I absolutely must own that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'd really like to go see this but the one closeest is Chicago and it's 2 days before I leave to go on a cruise. My mum would kill me if I backed out on the cruise, and I don't really want to as this cruise is a onc ein a lifetime thing. There will be other concerts to attend later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'll be at both the East Rutherford and Wachovia Center shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hoping to be at Dallas if I can get tix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Wow !!! This tour will help make up for some disappointment. I'll be trying to do something to get to one show at least. Hopefully that is not the full slate of dates with more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Just a small warning to my fellow Slowhand fans, EC will be a pricey ticket. He always charges alot (like at least $150 or more for the better seats). Still go though...you'll have a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Planning on going to the concert. Tickets range anywhere from $161 to $1200 per ticket in my area. Floor seats are going for $536 and upwards to $1200 ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Planning on going to the concert. Tickets range anywhere from $161 to $1200 per ticket in my area. Floor seats are going for $536 and upwards to $1200 ticket. Through ticketmaster or are you referring to brokers. I can't imagine them charging 1200 bucks for a ticket . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Through ticketmaster or are you referring to brokers. I can't imagine them charging 1200 bucks for a ticket . I guess I'll be sitting in the nose bleed section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The most expensive are $150 in Dallas! (Through TM, not brokers.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The most expensive are $150 in Dallas! (Through TM, not brokers.) That's more what I figured prices would be (on the high end). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The most expensive are $150 in Dallas! (Through TM, not brokers.) That's more like it That'll only be $500 Canadian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Through ticketmaster or are you referring to brokers. I can't imagine them charging 1200 bucks for a ticket . I went through www.tickets-for-events.com since ticket master is not selling them until 2/28/09 at 10AM. Normally, I would have gone through ticket master but I wanted to ensure that I got tickets right away. I would hate to wait, keep calling or on their website, can't get through and the tickets sold within 1 hour on 2/28/09. It's worth the price of the tickets to see them in concert. One never knows when the next time Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood will be in concert together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I went through www.tickets-for-events.com since ticket master is not selling them until 2/28/09 at 10AM. Normally, I would have gone through ticket master but I wanted to ensure that I got tickets right away. I would hate to wait, keep calling or on their website, can't get through and the tickets sold within 1 hour on 2/28/09. It's worth the price of the tickets to see them in concert. One never knows when the next time Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood will be in concert together. Oye...all you have to do is get them online as soon as they go on sale (through Ticketmaster, etc.). Except for Pearl Jam and sometimes, the Rolling Stones, you can always get good tix if you do it that way. I do anywhere from 4-5 concerts a month and I almost never use a scalping agency. I hope you didn't pay too much over the face value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbird Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 :boohoo: I second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 why no shows in ny, bummer. Definately gonna be some great some shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 why no shows in ny Because they already played there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Because they already played there. yeah but still. i didnt even know they played last yr, until hearing it on the radio today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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