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Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck: Two Special Concerts In Japan

6 Jan 09

On 21 and 22 February, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck will perform two shows together at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. It is the first-time the two men have appeared together in their storied musical careers on a double-bill of this nature. Information on the format of the concerts is currently not available.

Over the years, both Eric Clapton ahd Jeff Beck have shared the stage at a number of "one-offs" including The Secret Policeman’s Ball for Amnesty International (1981) and the ARMS Concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1983. Jeff Beck also was a guest performer at both of Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festivals in 2004 and 2007. Most recently, Eric returned the favour by joining Jeff on stage at his run of shows at Ronnie Scott’s Club in London in November 2007.

Both musicians will be on solo tours of Japan during February 2009. These two special concerts at the Saitama Super Arena will be their only joint appearances.

21 February / Saitama Super Arena – doors open 16:00 – 17:00 start
22 February / Saitama Super Arena – doors open 16:00 – 17:00 start

Tickets are 17,000 Yen / 15,000 Yen / 13,000 Yen / 10,000 Yen

Tickets go on sale to the general public on 17 January 2009.

Concert information by telephone from 03-3402-5999 (in Japanese)
Telephone sales (domestic only) from:
0570-04-7777 from 09:30 on 17 January
0570-02-9993, 0570-084-639, or 0570-08-9977 from 11:00 on 17 January

Internet sales and information: UDO Artists Japan / Eric Clapton – Jeff Beck Page (Website is in Japanese; internet presale from 5 January)

All information is subject to change. Where’s Eric! recommends that fans check local newspapers and other media outlets for additional information.

Where’s Eric! is an independent group run by fans, for fans based in England. Where’s Eric! will only publish concert dates that have been fully confirmed by an official source.

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