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Eric Clapton Announces New Album Meanwhile
20 Sep 24
Today Eric Clapton announces he will be releasing his new studio album Meanwhile from Bushbranch/Surfdog Records available digitally on October 4th and coming to vinyl and CD on January 24, 2025. The announcement also comes with the release of new song “One Woman” out today. Pre-order Meanwhile and listen to “One Woman” HERE.
The album features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago and Simon Climie, six brand new songs and eight previously released singles.
The physical release of the album will be available on CD and vinyl on January 24, with pre-orders available now HERE.
After a 13 year absence from South American touring, Clapton will begin his limited run of shows today beginning with Estadio Velez Sasfieled in Buenos Aires and followed by 4 concerts in Brazil. In addition, he will return to Mexico for a concert at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol) in Mexico City on October 3rd. He will then head to California for three shows: Pechanga Arena in San Diego on October 8th, Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on October 10th and the iconic Hollywood Bowl on October 12th.
In addition, on October 17th, Clapton will be a part of “Life Is A Carnival – A Tribute to Robbie Robertson” at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, alongside a host of other musical luminaries. This special evening, and his three solo concerts in the States, are the only US performances this year.
Clapton’s band is Nathan East (bass / vocals), Doyle Bramhall II (guitar / vocals), Sonny Emory (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (Hammond / keyboards), Sharon White (backing vocals) and Katie Kissoon (backing vocals). Support in Buenos Aires, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, and Mexico City is Gary Clark Jr., and Jimmie Vaughan will support in San Diego, Palm Desert and Los Angeles.
ERIC CLAPTON – Tour Dates 2024
*September 20 – Buenos Aires – Estadio Velez Sasfield – Get Tickets
*September 24 – Curitiba – Ligga Arena – Get Tickets
*September 26 – Rio de Janeiro – Farmasi Arena – Get Tickets
*September 28 – Sao Paolo – VIBRA – Get Tickets
*September 29 – Sao Paolo – Allianz Parque – Get Tickets
*October 3 – Mexico City – Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol) – Get Tickets
^October 8 – San Diego – Pechanga Arena – Get Tickets
^October 10 – Palm Desert – Acrisure Arena – Get Tickets
^October 12 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl – Get Tickets
*Gary Clark Jr
^Jimmie Vaughan
LIFE IS A CARNIVAL – A TRIBUTE TO ROBBIE ROBERTSON
October 17 – Los Angeles – Kia Forum – Get Tickets
MEANWHILE TRACKLISTING:
1. Pompous Fool
2. Heart of a Child
3. Moon River with Jeff Beck
4. Sam Hall*
5. Smile*
6. Always On My Mind with Bradley Walker
7. One Woman*
8. The Rebels with Van Morrison
9. The Call*
10. How Could We Know with Judith Hill, Simon Climie, Daniel Santiago
11. This Has Gotta Stop with Van Morrison
12. Stand and Deliver with Van Morrison
13. You’ve Changed*
14. Misfortune*
*New song
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