Concert Details

31 July 1966 – Cream

Event:

6th National Jazz & Blues Festival

Location:

Venue: Balloon Meadow, Royal Windsor Racecourse

City: Windsor, Berkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Band Lineup:

Eric Clapton – Guitar / Vocals
Jack Bruce – Bass / Vocals
Ginger Baker – Drums

Show Notes:

EC, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker formally rehearsed 18-29 July at St. Anne’s Brondesbury Church Hall in West Kilburn, Northwest London after initial rehearsals at Ginger’s home in Neasden, Northwest London.

The night previous – 30 July – the band had their first public performance (and “unofficial” debut) with two sets at The Twisted Wheel in Manchester. This performance at the National Jazz & Blues Festival was their “official debut” and launched them onto the national stage. The banc played from 9pm to 9:40pm.

Set List:

01. Spoonful
02. Sleepy Time Time
03. Traintime
04. Steppin’ Out
05. Toad

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