Eric Clapton ANNOUNCES DATES OF 2011 TOURING
Eric Clapton
RELEASES 19th SOLO ALBUM THIS FALL ENTITLED CLAPTON
Directly on the heels of Eric Clapton’s recent announcement of a new album being released this year, the artist has announced an initial set of dates for his 2011 tour that will encompass Ireland and the U.K. including four nights at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall. Additional touring dates in Europe, Asia and the U.S. will be announced shortly.
Critics are already raving about the latest Clapton album as a new and inspiring body of work by one of the world’s most legendary guitar players. Co-produced by guitarist and long-time collaborator Doyle Bramhall II, the album features an all star cast of musical collaborations starting with the legendary JJ Cale, drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Willie Weeks, and keyboardist Walt Richmond—and the sessions later added guests including Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint, and Derek Trucks. Clapton created a collection that touches on everything from century-old traditional brass bands to little-known country blues to brand-new originals. The result is both relaxed and revelatory, and unlike anything the guitarist has done in his legendary career.
Clapton has assembled an impressive band for the 2011 tour which will consist of long-time touring partners: Steve Gadd (drums), Willie Weeks (bass), Chris Stainton (keyboards) along with Michelle John and Sharon White as backing vocalists.
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CURRENT LIST OF TOUR DATES
See Eric Clapton on Tour!
The Eric Clapton world tour begins Feb 11th in Abu Dhabi! See below for listing of dates. For more information regarding the tour and for information on how to purchase tickets, visit the TOUR page.
| Date | City | Venue |
| 2/11/11 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Yas Island |
| 2/14/11 | Singapore, Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| 2/16/11 | Nonthaburi, Thailand | IMPACT Arena |
| 2/18/11 | Hong Kong, China | Asia World-Arena |
| 2/25/11 | Vancouver, BC | Rogers Arena |
| 2/26/11 | Seattle, WA | Key Arena At Seattle Center |
| 2/28/11 | Portland, OR | Rose Garden Arena |
| 3/02/11 | San Jose, CA | HP Pavilion At San Jose |
| 3/03/11 | Sacramento, CA | ARCO Arena |
| 3/05/11 | Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| 3/06/11 | San Diego, CA | Valley View Casino Center |
| 3/08-3/09/11 | Los Angeles, CA | Gibson Amph. At Univ. |
| 4/08/11 | New York, NY | Rose Theater |
| 4/09/11 | New York, NY | Rose Theater |
| 5/09/11 | Dublin, Ireland | The O2 Dublin |
| 5/10/11 | Belfast, United Kingdom | Odyssey Arena |
| 5/12/11 | Glasgow, United Kingdom | S.E.C.C. |
| 5/14/11 | Cardiff, United Kingdom | Cardiff International Arena |
| 5/17-6/1/11 | London, United Kingdom | Royal Albert Hall |
| 6/06/11 | Helsinki, Finland | Hartwall Arena |
| 6/08/11 | Stockholm, Sweden | Ericsson Globe |
| 6/09/11 | Oslo, Norway | Frognerparken |
| 6/11/11 | Herning, Denmark | Herning Messe Center |
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20th Anniversary of 24 Nights
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eric Clapton playing a run of 24 nights at the London Royal Albert Hall, theofficial Eric Clapton online store is pleased to announce a limited time special. From tomorrow, February 5th through March 9th, the 24 Nights CD, DVD, and new bundle with CD and DVD will be 20% off!
Visit the Featured section in The Eric Clapton Store for to view this special and other limited edition merchandise and music!
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