Category: ERIC CLAPTON

Legendary ‘slow hand’ ERIC CLAPTON returns with a new release titled “The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions” on November 12. The 17 songs find Clapton and longtime bandmates Nathan East (Bass and Vocals), Steve Gadd (Drums) and Chris Stainton (Keyboards) performing acoustic renditions of Clapton standards and an assortment of other numbers encompassing blues, country and rarified originals.
Eric’s new project was initiated as the result of the forced cancellation of his May 2021 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall due to the continued disruption caused by the pandemic. Looking for a viable alternative, he reconvened with his band at Cowdray House in the English countryside and staged a concert in the presence of only the band and crew. The only outside observer was Eric’s wife, Melia, who inspired the title.
The mostly acoustic set was envisioned to be like an “Eric Clapton Unplugged II.” However, three songs were played with electric guitars.
The result is far more than simply a sequence of greatest hits. Rather, it’s one of the most intimate and authentic performances of Eric’s entire career. If you enjoyed the awesome ‘Eric Clapton Unplugged’, “The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions” is a must have…

* Fixed There is simply no-one like ERIC CLAPTON. From the days when ‘Clapton is God’ was common graffiti on walls everywhere to today, Clapton is simply one of the best guitar players and most disarmingly charming singers in pop, blues and rock music. His most iconic album, “Slowhand”, recorded at Olympic Studios in South West London, contains some of...