[Slowhand] Clapton in Philly

[Eric Clapton]

Saw EC last night in Philly.
  I've seen him on every tour since '89.  
  Though he looked good and healthy.  The band was smokin'.  
  The mix was not so good from my seat - 1st level above the floor on Doyle's side.  (between the blue line and center ice)
  Eric voice was buried in the mix too much.  
  Eric playing was pretty lackluster sorry to say.  He seemed like  he didn't have the energy in his soloing that I was expecting him  to.  Especially with the band that he had to push him.  He  wasn't taking any chances and getting out there on that edge.   Don't get me wrong - he is still a master at his craft.  But I  guess maybe he had an off night or wasn't feeling 100%.  I'd say  that the highlight of the night for EC solos was probably in Old  Love.  He did step up on that one and cook.
 His tone was not  where it used to be the last few times I've seen him as well.   Muddy, too much midrange.  It was like the Journeyman era before  he really got the sweet spots on the his new active preamp EC signature  strat.  (which I play and is my favorite strat.)
 Derek Trucks  was absolutely spectacular.  He was playing the stuff I was  looking for and his tone was beautiful.  Doyle Bramhall also had  wicked tone and when he did let it rip it was great - original, unique  phrasing.
 The acoustic section was great.  You could really  hear Eric voice which is in fine shape.  They performed I Am Yours  which I thought was perfect.
  Eric only played one Pewter strat through his custom shop twins all night long.  
  I was disappointed in the length of the show.  They were into Layla before 10 p.m.
  Robert Cray was fantastic.  he sang Crossroads great.
  Dave B
  
  

 		
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