Blues TV | Luther Allison with Otis Rush and Eric Clapton - Everyday I Have The Blues Jam / Live @ Montreux Jazz Festival 1986.

Really amazing. You surely have to check this out!

Blues TV | Eric Clapton - Old Love.
Amazing live version from a Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua - 30 June 1999

Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and More Celebrate Hubert Sumlin in New York

The “Howlin’ For Hubert’ concert took place at the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York. Hubert Sumlin, known for his years backing blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, died on December 4th at the age of 80.

Keith Richards, James Cotton & Eric Clapton - Photo Credits: Barry Fisch

The entire show, which featured all-stars including Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Jimmie Vaughan, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II and Elvis Costello –  plus overlooked legends like Wolf’s former bandmates, harmonica player James Cotton, guitarist Jody Williams and saxophonist Eddie Shaw – was one for the history books. The event originated while Sumlin was still alive as a celebration to mark his 80th birthday. It stayed that way; Guest after guest recounted Sumlin’s unfaltering positivity and passion for his instrument. At one point, Toni Ann Mamary, Sumlin’s longtime manager and companion, tearfully recalled Sumlin tellling her, “I’m gonna be there. I don’t care if I play – I’m going to be there.” She added, “Can you feel him?”

The show was a benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America.

There were many highlights at Howlin for Hubert – a tribute to guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who played in Howlin’ Wolf’s band for decades and passed away on December 4th due to heart failure – but that was the peak. It was Richards’ first major musical appearance since the Rolling Stones last toured five years ago, and he showed little rust. After “Going Down Slow,”  he sat down and played metallic 12-string slide while singing “Little Red Rooster,” and then strapped on a Gibson electric guitar to sing and trade licks with Clapton on “Spoonful.” “It’s good to be back,” Richards said, peering up to the balcony before breaking into a cackle. “Goddamn, it’s good to be back.”

There were 2 sets:

Set 1
Key to the Highway – EC, acoustic, accompanied by James Cotton (an old Chicago blues harmonica player)
Eric Clapton leaves stage
Followed by musicians from Big Head Todd, David Johansen, Billy Gibbons, and Warren Haynes to some terrific old Chicago blues guys.

Eric Clapton - Photo Credits: Barry Fisch

Set 2
Keb Mo, Doyle Bramhall II, Doyle Bramhall II with Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II with Derek Trucks & Susan Tdedski, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Gary Clark Jr. -highlights were Doyle Bramhall II, Doyle Bramhall II with Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Shemekia Copeland & Buddy Guy)
EC returns to the stage to accompany Gary Clark Jr.:
Shake for Me – (Gary Clark Jr./ Eric Clapton / Steve Jordan / Willie Weeks) vocals by Gary, great rhythm playing by Eric Clapton and Eric Clapton trading licks with Gary Clark Jr.(Eric enjoys Gary’s playing)
Little Baby – vocals by Eric Clapton (entire house band incl. Jim Keltner plus Gary)
Forty-Four – vocals by Eric Clapton (entire house band incl. Jim Keltner plus Gary)
Going Down Slow – vocals by Eric Clapton, highlight of EC playing, with some guest vocals by Keith Richards (probably unrehearsed and seemingly unanticipated by Eric Clapton)
Eric Clapton leaves stage for Keith Richards
Little Red Rooster – Keith Richards plays acoustic with James Cotton (a bit uneven, but best of Keith playing)
Eric Clapton returns to stage
Spoonful – Keith Richards and Eric Clapton plus James Cotton and band (one of the other highlights)

Encores – more than thirty musicians on stage:
Wang Dang Doodle
Smokestack Lightning

Video @ YouTube - Keith Richards & Eric Clapton playing ‘Spoonful’ : http://youtu.be/ehVk3xSqQro

Read more about this very special event @ RollingStone Magazine

Blues TV | Eric Clapton - River Of Tears

Eric Clapton and the EC Amp Series (Photography by George Chin)

In a historic collaboration, Fender introduces its first artist signature amplifiers—EC Series amps bearing the name of legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. Built to the exacting specifications of Clapton himself, the three amps—the EC Twinolux™, EC Tremolux™ and EC Vibro-Champ®—are fascinating variations on their original ’50s-era ancestors (the ‘57 Twin™, ‘57 Deluxe™ and ‘57 Champ®, respectively), and are our answer to his call for special models with distinctive features.

Handmade in the United States, all three amp models feature ’50s—era output tube bias tremolo (which produces a more throbbing pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits) and a switchable power attenuator (reduces speaker output), in addition to other premium features. In a historic career now in its sixth decade, Eric Clapton has long been known as one of the world’s foremost exponents of classic Fender tweed amp tone, and the three new amps bearing his imprint present the pinnacle of personally inspired amp tone for stage and studio alike. Each is a must for Clapton fans and guitarists who want the ultimate in tweed tube amp performance.

Watch as legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy tries out the new EC Twinolux™ for the first time.

More info : http://www.fender.com/en-NL/products/clapton

Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton & Doyle Bramhall II - Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers

@ Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton - Double Trouble

This videotip contains some of Eric Clapton’s finest playing ever. Eric playing the Otis Rush classic “Double Trouble” at MSG 1995.

ERIC CLAPTON - When Someone Thinks Your Wonderfull
Featuring Jools Holland

DVD track-listing:

Disc 1
-Bill Murray Introduction with Eric Clapton
01. Sonny Landreth with Eric Clapton – Promise Land
02. Sonny Landreth – Z Rider
-SLIDE GUITAR
03. Robert Randolph and the Family Band – Traveling Shoes
04. Joe Bonamassa & Pino Daniele with Robert Randolph – Going Down
-Bill Murray introduces Robert Cray
05. Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughn & Hubert Sumlin – Killing Floor
06. Jimmie Vaughn, Robert Cray & Hubert Sumlin – Six Stings Down
-TEXAS BLUES
-Bill Murray introduces ZZ Top
07. ZZ Top – Waiting For the Bus
08. ZZ Top – Jesus Just Left Chicago
09. Doyle Bramhall II – Gypsy Blood
10. Doyle Bramhall II – In My Time Of Dying
11. Gary Clark Jr – Bright Lights
12. Sheryl Crow with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Doyle Bramhall II & Gary Clark Jr – Long Road Home
13. Sheryl Crow with Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II & Gary Clark Jr – Our Love Is Fading
14. Bert Jansch – Blackwaterside
15. Stefan Grossman with Keb Mo – Mississippi Blues
16. Stefan Grossman with Keb Mo – Roll ‘N’ Tumble
-COUNTRY MUSIC
-Bill Murray introduces Vince Gill
17. Vince Gill, Keb Mo, James Burton, Earl Klugh, Albert Lee – One More Last Chance
18. Vince Gill, James Burton, Albert Lee, Keb Mo, Earl Klugh – Mystery Train
19. Vince Gill, Keb Mo, Albert Lee, James Burton, Earl Klugh & Sheryl Crow – Lay Down Sally
20. Earl Klugh – Angelina
21. Earl Klugh – Vonetta
-Bill Murray introduces John Mayer
22. John Mayer Trio – Who Did You Think I Was
23. John Mayer Trio – Ain’t No Sunshine

Disc 2
-Bill Murray introduces Derek Trucks
01. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band – Midnight In Harlem
02. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band featuring Warren Haynes – Comin’ Home
03. Warren Haynes – Soulshine
04. David Hidalgo and Cesar Rojas featuring Derek Trucks – Don’t Keep Me Wondering
05. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band featuring Warren Haynes, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rojas, Chris Stainton – Space Captain
-Bill Murray introduces Buddy, Jonny & Ronnie
06. Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang & Ronnie Wood – Five Long Years
07. Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang & Ronnie Wood – Miss You
-Bill Murray introduces Jeff Beck
08. Jeff Beck – Hammerhead
09. Jeff Beck – Nessun Dorma
-Bill Murray introduces Eric Clapton
10. Eric Clapton – Crossroads
11. Citizen Cope & Eric Clapton – Hands of the Saints
12. Eric Clapton – I Shot The Sheriff
13. Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck – Shake Your Money Maker
14. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Had To Cry
15. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Voodoo Chile
16. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Dear Mr. Fantasy
-Bill Murray introduces BB King
17. Finale: Eric Clapton, BB King, Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughn, Joe Bonamassa, and others – The Thrill Is Gone

Eric Clapton’s 19th solo studio album emerges on September 27. Pithily entitled Clapton, it’ll have anyone who thought the guitar maven washed up and dried out performing a neck-snapping double-take. With collaborators including J.J. Cale, Wynton Marsalis and Allen Toussaint, Clapton mines vintage blues and jazz styles plus standards including Hoagy Carmichael’s Rocking Chair and Irving Berlin’s How Deep Is The Ocean?, while delivering his first Clapton original - Run Back To Your Side - since 2005. But as he reveals here to MOJO pal Johnny Walker, this startlingly intimate and joyous record grew out of stalemate on the album he thought he was making. “If it’s a surprise to the fans,” says Clapton, “that’s because it’s a surprise to me as well…”

Read the complete interview by Johnny Walker on mojo4music.com

Eric Clapton talks about his new album “Clapton” in the following video interview on link.brightcove.com

Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton announced that he will release his 19th solo studio album on September 28, 2010 simply titled CLAPTON.

You can listen now to the whole album in the online preview player at http://farm.sproutbuilder.com/load/LAAMSXX8M4BqlA5p.swf?v=1282346112

Co-produced by guitarist and long-time collaborator Doyle Bramhall II, the CD features an all star cast of musical collaborations started with the legendary JJ Cale, drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Willie Weeks, and keyboardist Walt Richmond—and the sessions later added guests including Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint, and Derek Trucks.
Clapton created a collection that touches on everything from century-old traditional brass bands to little-known country blues to brand-new originals. The result is both relaxed and revelatory, and unlike anything the guitarist has done in his legendary career.

“This album wasn’t what it was intended to be at all,” says Eric Clapton. “It’s actually better than it was meant to be because, in a way, I just let it happen. It’s an eclectic collection of songs that weren’t really on the map—and I like it so much because if it’s a surprise to the fans, that’s only because it’s a surprise to me, as well.”

For more on Eric Clapton and the release of Clapton please visit www.ericclapton.com

TRACK LISTING:

1 Travelin’ Alone
2 Rocking Chair
3 River Runs Deep
4 Judgement Day
5 How Deep Is The Ocean
6 My Very Good Friend The Milkman
7 Can’t Hold Out Much Longer
8 That’s No Way To Get Along
9 Everything Will Be Alright
10 Diamonds Made From Rain*
11 When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful
12 Hard Times Blues
13 Run Back To Your Side
14 Autumn Leaves