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Clapton Wows New York WIth Spectacular 70th Birthday Concert

2 May 15

Special guests and a surprising set list had the crowd on its feet at the first of two shows celebrating Eric Clapton’s 70th Birthday at Madison Square Garden on Friday, 1 May. He and his band then delivered a show just shy of two hours touching on all aspects of the guitar maestro’s incredible history from his days in Cream to the present day.

Fans who helped Eric celebrate on Night One in New York City are invited to send in their show reviews and best photographs to info@whereseric.com. They’ll become part of the permanent archive for this concert.  

Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders opened, starting at 8PM. Both are back at the Garden Sunday night 3 May. 

ERIC CLAPTON & HIS BAND – 1 MAY 2015 SET LIST

01. SOMEBODY KNOCKING
02. KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
03. PRETENDING – with John Mayer
04. HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN
05. YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL – Paul Carrack (vocals)
06. CAN’T FIND MY WAY HOME – Nathan East (vocals)
07. I SHOT THE SHERIFF
08. DRIFTIN – dedicated to Ben E. King
09. NOBODY KNOWS YOU WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND OUT
10. TEARS IN HEAVEN
11. LAYLA
12. BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME – With Jimmie Vaughan
13. WONDERFUL TONIGHT
14. LET IT RAIN – with Derek and Doyle
15. CROSSROADS
16. LITTLE QUEEN OF SPADES
17. COCAINE
18, HIGH TIME WE WENT (ENCORE) – Paul Carrack (vocals), with all guests

BAND LINEUP:
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Chris Stainton – piano, keyboards
Paul Carrack – organ, keyboards, vocals
Nathan East – bass
Steve Gadd – drums
Michelle John – backing vocals
Sharon White – backing vocals

SPECIAL GUESTS
John Mayer – guitar
Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
Doyle Bramhall II – guitar
Derek Trucks – guitar

SUPPORT:
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders