Iconic guitarist Eric Clapton seems to have created a new annual tradition for himself.
After playing just seven concerts last fall, the 78-year-old announced he’ll conduct a short tour once again this September.
From Sept. 8-16, the man who brought the world “Layla,” “Sunshine Of Your Love” and “Wonderful Tonight” will play five concerts in Pittsburgh, Toronto, St. Louis, Saint Paul and Denver along with special guest Jimmie Vaughan.
At each show, Clapton will alternate between sections where he plays with a full band, followed by an acoustic solo set and then, he’ll close the night with a full band.
And if you need tickets to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee live today, you can pick them up now.
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Eric Clapton 2023 tour schedule
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Eric Clapton special guest
Jimmie Vaughan is a guitar legend in his own right as well.
Originally from Austin, TX, Vaughan is known for operatic blues rock that he’s been playing since the late ’60s when his band opened for Jimi Hendrix.
In the seven decades since, he’s released 18 albums with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Vaughan Brothers (with the late Stevie Ray Vaughan) and as a solo artist.
You can hear his back catalog here.
Eric Clapton set list
Based on last year’s short tour, here’s what fans can likely expect ol’ Slowhand to play when he comes to a city near you.
01.) “Tearing Us Apart”
02.) “Key to the Highway” (Charles Segar cover)
03.) “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” (Willie Dixon cover)
04.) “River of Tears”
05.) “I Shot the Sheriff” (The Wailers cover)
06.) “Country Boy” (Muddy Waters cover)
07.) “After Midnight” (J.J. Cale cover)
08.) “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” (Jimmy Cox cover)
09.) “Layla”
10.) “Tears in Heaven”
11.) “Badge”
12.) “Wonderful Tonight”
13.) “Cross Road Blues” (Robert Johnson cover)
14.) “The Sky Is Crying” (Elmore James cover)
15.) “Cocaine” (J.J. Cale cover)
Encore:
16.) “High Time We Went” (Joe Cocker cover)
The songs listed above are courtesy of Set List FM.
Eric Clapton band members
Although we’re not entirely sure who will be joining Clapton on the road this year, here’s who he played with last year according to Where’s Eric:
Nathan East – bass / vocals
Sonny Emory – drums
Doyle Bramhall – guitar / vocals
Chris Stainton – keyboards
Paul Carrack – organ / keyboards / vocals
Katie Kissoon – vocals
Sharon White – vocals
Classic rockers on tour in 2023
Rock and roll never dies.
Need proof?
Check out just five of the stars in their 70s and 80s on the road this year.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
• Dead and Company with John Mayer
• Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks
• Robert Plant with Alison Krauss
There’s still more. You can find them in our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here.