Eric Clapton – UK & Ireland Tour Dates May 2011

Eric Clapton UK & Ireland Tour Dates May 2011, Additional touring dates in Europe, Asia and the U.S. will be announced shortly.

May 9th 2011 – Dublin O2 Arena*/**
May 10th 2011 – Belfast Odyssey Arena*/**
May 12th 2011 – Glasgow SECC*/***
May 14th 2011 – Cardiff International Arena*/***
May 17th 2011 – London Royal Albert Hall*/***
May 18th 2011 – London Royal Albert Hall*/***
May 20th 2011 – London Royal Albert Hall*/***
May 21st 2011 – London Royal Albert Hall*/***

Eric Clapton tickets will go on sale:
*Wednesday 15 September 2010 Fan Club Presale?
**Thursday 16 September 2010
***Friday 17 September 2010

(September 10, 2010) — 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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