From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue Jan 2 06:11:56 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:11:56 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream - Total Rock Review [2006] DVD Message-ID: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000GL18HW/ref=pe_pe_5301_4844011_pe_ar_d6B00 0GL18HW Is this the U.K. equivalent of the excellent U.S. release Cream: Classic Artists DVD? Sure looks like it, but I don't want to buy something for the sake of a different cover and regional code setting. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. 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(And I hang my head in shame just in case there is and I should already know this!) Is there a web site somewhere which has all of Clapton's set lists as per the Neil Young site http://www.sugarmtn.org/? Thanks Woff From rickbatty at gmail.com Thu Jan 4 00:05:44 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:05:44 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] EC set lists Message-ID: <5392fc0c0701032105j314b000bsd3465a175cc47ad1@mail.gmail.com> Woff, Try this one. http://www.ectours.de/ Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070103/e18af357/attachment.html From mail at klaweb.de Thu Jan 4 05:00:05 2007 From: mail at klaweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:00:05 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] The tributes... Message-ID: <459CD025.8090105@klaweb.de> ...are back for download: http://12bar.de/tribute/ (I had to remove them because of the high traffic, now I have a new provider) If you have additions or corrections, let me know. /Gerd http://12bar.de From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Jan 4 05:38:52 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:38:52 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Rolling Stone Magazine Randon Notes Picture Sought from 1989 Message-ID: If anyone has old Rolling Stone magazines from around August to December 1989, one of them has a picture of EC in the Random Notes section where he is receiving an African shield made from animal skin with a Stratocaster neck handle from the newly inaugurated king of Swaziland, King Mswati III. The shield was a gift to Eric, as the headline international artist, who performed (on 22 July 1989) for the king's 21st birthday and inauguration which went under the banner of The Kings Trust: Inaugural 21st Birthday Concert. Eric's opening act at the time was Joan Armatrading. Dozens of South African artists also performed before and after the international stars. Last I heard the money was still entrusted to the king, so to speak - but what can you expect from a dude who is still king after all these years with 13 wives to support. Anyway, if anyone can look-up and scan and e-mail the picture to me I'll be a very happy chappy. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. 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So, if you are a Comcast, or Adelphia, customer, and you'd like to receive the Digest, call your Support line and tell them to stop blacklisting pairlist.net servers, and in general, to fix their mail delivery system so they don't blacklist valid servers. I doubt it'll have any effect, because there aren't millions of Slowhand subscribers, but that's all you or I can do. Otherwise, you could switch to a provider who actually delivers your mail. -- David Hillman From woff at tpg.com.au Thu Jan 4 15:50:36 2007 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:50:36 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks interview - some EC content Message-ID: <459D689C.5040901@tpg.com.au> ?When I joined the Allman Brothers Band was when I first had that feeling of all this music history coming full circle,? Trucks said. ? `Eat a Peach,? `At Fillmore East? and `Layla? were the records that got me playing.? full article here: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/news/article/9522/derek-trucks-on-playing-with-allman-clapton-dylan/ From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Fri Jan 5 15:40:40 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:40:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Review of Derek Trucks Band/Susan Tedeschi Band concert - EC content! Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105CD0@mewtwo.RMS.local> I've been meaning to post since last Friday, when I was lucky enough to go with 2 friends to see and hear the Derek Trucks Band and the Susan Tedeschi Band perform. What a great night of music!!! I had never heard DT before, except as a sideman to EC, and didn't know what to expect, except maybe some blues. Well, they played much more than that; there was jazz, Afro-Caribbean beats, you name it. DT doesn't sing, but has a wonderful vocalist. DTB played 4 or 5 songs, including a couple instrumental numbers. The most interesting was a jazzy take on "My Favorite Things"; yes, the song from "The Sound of Music"! Then Susan joined them, along with her drummer and sax man. They did "Walk a Mile in My Shoes", "Only You Know & I Know"(Delaney & Bonnie?), and then a beautiful version of "Any Day". What a treat! And to top it off, towards the end of "Any Day", a tall, gray/blonde-haired gentleman standing in the wings scooted over and took the drummers' place. Guess who? Uncle Butch. The small but very enthusiastic crowd went wild! Pompano Beach Amphitheater is basically a glorified bandshell; only 2,600 or 2,800 seats, all outdoors. But a very intimate, cozy feel. DTB played an hour or so, then a short break, then STB came on. I'm more familiar with Susan's music, and really like her. Toward the end of her set, Derek, his vocalist (Mike something?), and keyboardist joined her for a few numbers. Her encores were "Don't Think Twice", done more in Dylan's style than the EC Bobfest way. Then they finished up with one of Susan's numbers, "It Hurts so Bad" (from "Just Won't Burn" CD). If anyone out there gets a chance, GO SEE THEM!!! I'm hoping they'll be around more often; I had no idea they lived just 5 hours away in Jacksonville, FL! Happy New Year to all!! Debby J. -----Original Message----- From: Woff [mailto:woff at tpg.com.au] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 3:51 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks interview - some EC content "When I joined the Allman Brothers Band was when I first had that feeling of all this music history coming full circle," Trucks said. " `Eat a Peach,' `At Fillmore East' and `Layla' were the records that got me playing." full article here: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/news/article/9522/derek-trucks-on-playing-w ith-allman-clapton-dylan/ From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jan 5 18:51:05 2007 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 23:51:05 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Bye Bye Sonny Message-ID: <001401c73124$5f9d8190$0300a8c0@dellws410> Music Review: Sonny Boy Williamson, Eric Clapton, Eric Burdon, and Jimmy Page - Bye Bye Sonny http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/01/05/085043.php Released 9th. January 2007. John From joetoomey at eircom.net Tue Jan 9 16:40:07 2007 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 21:40:07 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] ISP problems Message-ID: <000b01c73436$c4770040$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> I have very recently changed my service provider. Consequently I have not received a copy of the digest since last Saturday. 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There is a lot of Clapton influence on Continuum, probably since there has been quite a few collaborations between the two since the Crossroads festival DS On 1/13/07, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com < slowhand-request at planet-torque.com> wrote: > > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand at planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request at planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. john mayer song on direct tv (sam mangano) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "sam mangano" > To: > Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:54:08 -0500 > Subject: [Slowhand] john mayer song on direct tv > all month there has been a free concert of mayer's on direct tv on channel > 100 and 334. the closing solo of the song "dancing in a burning room" > sounds > just like EC to my ears. 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Today's Topics: 1. john mayer song on direct tv (sam mangano) From: "sam mangano" To: Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:54:08 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] john mayer song on direct tv all month there has been a free concert of mayer's on direct tv on channel 100 and 334. the closing solo of the song "dancing in a burning room" sounds just like EC to my ears. EC has always referenced the 3 kings, et al. in his solos, its nice to hear a young guy reference EC nowadays..... out sambo8 _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070113/5c93aaed/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Jan 13 15:10:19 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:10:19 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] 2 New Cream DVD's - Total Rock Review and Sunshine of Your Love - Part 2 Message-ID: This main feature lot is 61 minutes long. Copyright is 2003: Classic Rock Production. The bonus material qualifies the DVD's subtitle: "With Jack Bruce". It features Jack on bass from Classic Rock Legends: 2002, with a band comprising 2 drummers, a percussionist, an organ/keyboard player and a guitarist (who is barely audible, this in spite of finger flaying all over the fretboard, eyes rolling in their sockets and unwavering wanking on his whammy-bar). They do Sunshine of Your Love, White Room and Politician. My opinion: Jack sounds like a rhythmic Eric on an off-night, except on bass instead of guitar. The bonus track that makes it worthwhile is As You Said with Jack on acoustic guitar (with the rest of the musicians unseen) from sometime in the 70's or so. The bonus stuff lasts about 30 minutes. The other Cream DVD I received was Cream: Sunshine of Your Love. Let me say right off the cuff: This is a very dicey disc that somehow got into the mainstream market. Throughout there is a MP encircled by an oval towards the top left hand corner. The start is lifted directly off the start of the Cream: Strange Brew DVD. Even the title Strange Brew is included, just as Sunshine of Your Love starts. There are not interviews or voice-overs. From there on the songs run from one into the other. There are 5 songs from the Farewell Concert: SOYL, White Room, Crossroads, I'm So Glad and Spoonful - These are indicated as 1967. Then SOYL from the Glen Campbell Show (17 May 1968), credited as The Smother Brothers TV Show Appearance: I need to give the maker of this recording credit where it's due, he admits on the cover that this song is a "rare tape - rough quality", which is no understatement - lots of fuzzy lines. Interesting note about the recording: Eric and Jack stood in their standard stage position, but facing Ginger. Also a close-up of Eric reveals that he looks just as pissed-off as on Anyone for Tennis also recorded on that day. So perhaps this was after the butterflies and tennis rackets recording. The final 3 songs are: Born Under a Bad Sign, Crossroads and SOYL from Cream's induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame on 12 Jan 1993. The songs are recorded very softly. The first number is a fine tribute to Albert King, the other two are barely acceptable. This was a far cry from the 2005 reunion. The video quality is not to clear, but from what I can make out, Ginger gave a somewhat lacklustre performance. This disc is a whole 42:16 long - reminded me somewhat of listening to an LP, except I didn't have to get up to change sides. There are no credits, I suppose for obvious reasons. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070113/6c784335/attachment-0001.html From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Jan 13 15:28:19 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:28:19 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: 2 New Cream DVD's - Total Rock Review and Sunshine of Your Love - Part 1 Message-ID: Well, this has been a real Cream week for me. Yesterday I received the book, Cream: The Lost Scottish Tour from Repertoire Books in Germany, which is a beautifully bound hardcover that I'm happy to have. Today I received 2 Cream DVD's in the post from Amazon.co.uk, which was a surprise as I was expecting other Clapton related stuff from the Amazon.com, but I'm not complaining. The first is called Cream: Total Rock Review. There is no new Clapton stuff (music, videos or interviews) on this set that cannot be found elsewhere on previous DVD or CD releases. It also admits upfront that the film is totally unauthorised and has not been approved by Cream, nor has it been authorised by their past or present management. [A strange statement if ever I saw one.] None of the songs or videos are complete as they are either cut short or have voice-over interviews, which is somewhat irritating, much like DJ's who fade a number and start speaking just as a guitar solo kicks in. The content is as follows: - EC radio interview from 8 Nov 1966 for BC Light Programme Saturday Club about Wrapping Paper. - EC explaining woman-tone in 1968. - Jack discussing the bass and Bach in 1968. - Ginger on not practising from 1968. - EC interview from 1991 - probably from among those on the DVD Cream: Strange Brew. - Interviews with Pete Brown. One of his comments - on Robert Stigwood and I Feel Free: The manager was insisting on producing their record. But, he couldn't produce a pea out of a paper bag. So Jack, whether knowingly or not, wrote an arrangement that is sort of producer proof. [Nice.] - Interviews with Tony Dolan - Actor/Musician [never heard of him before] - Interviews with Chris Welsh - Music Journalist: He ranks Sunshine of Your Love in the same league as Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water. There's an obvious topic to argue about! - Interviews with Nick Tauber - producer [never heard of him before either] - Interviews with Steve Rosen - Music Journalist [another I've never heard of - and overall twit]: Statements like: 1.) Disraeli Gears - disappointing, except for Sunshine of Your Love; 2.) ERIC was intimidate by Jacks success as a singer and songwriter and was responsible for breaking up Cream at the height of their popularity; 3.) Layla is a pop song; 4.) After Midnight is pitiful; 5.) Goodbye was an amazing record. How many bands would call it quits with a live album. He doesn't think [that's for sure] that he can think of any; 6.) Clapton creating anything worthwhile after 1969 - he doesn't think so; 7.) Ginger bouncing drum sticks off cymbals and hitting ERIC on the back of the head. He qualifies this statement with, "These are all true tales."; 8.) Cream were so wrecked (from drugs and booze) towards the end of their time as a group, they could hardly stand on stage. - Interview with and guitar demos by Chris George - musician (never heard of him before, as well) and Clapton fan: Here's a titbit I've never heard told before regarding the intro to White Room: Apparently Clapton took all his strings off his guitar, apart from one. He then found one of the notes from each chord and bent that string as far as it would bend to that pitch. He then recorded each different note, doing it that way on different strings - six times. So you had one for each string. So when you played it back, it sounded like.... - Interview with Jack Bruce (small piece from later years). - Sunshine of Your Love - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - I Feel Free - Beat Club (24 Feb 1967) - Strange Brew - Beat Club (19 May 1967) - Sunshine of Your Love - Jimi Hendrix Experience - Wrapping Paper (Studio version) - with music clips from Strange Brew - Beat Club (19 May 1967) - I Feel Free - Popside promotional film (Early Feb 1967] - Theme from an Imaginary Western - Jack on piano in the 70's. They put this in because Pete Brown was explaining the lyrics to Wrapping Paper as a scene from an imaginary movie. - Sitting on Top of the World - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - Crossroads - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - Politician - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - White Room - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - I'm So Glad - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) - Badge (studio version) - with Farewell Concert video footage. - Doing the Scrapyard Thing (studio version) - with Farewell Concert video footage. - Spoonful - Farewell Concert (26 Nov 1968) DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. From kbw at mchsi.com Sun Jan 14 11:23:13 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:23:13 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayer Message-ID: <000801c737f8$4a4e21c0$fefdd80c@Dell> >> Mayer reminds me of Stevie Nicks a lot. DeltaNick << You mean Lindsay Buckingham? Mebbe you do mean Stevie Nicks. Either way, I have been mystified by Mayer's appeal and dumbfounded by EC's and Buddy Guy's willingness to perform with him. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I too am mystified by EC's interest in Mayer. I've seen interviews with Mayer, and he seems likeable and decent. But listen to his singing. Like Stevie Nicks, he mangles the words worse than most, like a Marine Corps Drill Instructor. DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070114/0a5f28bf/attachment.htm From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sun Jan 14 15:48:42 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:48:42 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] No Cocaine in Singapore Message-ID: I see Eric dropped Cocaine in Singapore last night, where it would not have been legally acceptable. Knocked off ten minutes of showtime too. What's wrong, is the band out of practise for alternative material or did this anomaly confuse the set list generator? Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070114/3bde31a3/attachment.html From david_langley at btconnect.com Sun Jan 14 16:04:52 2007 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:04:52 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Members Pack Year 2 Message-ID: <001701c7381f$a86f8150$ae4b9951@HomeComputer> Has anyone on Planet Earth received the promised items for Year 2 Subscription? According to the members site we should have received a.. Exclusive DVD featuring a collection of unreleased footage of Eric a.. Duck Records T-shirt a.. Collection of Eric Clapton guitar picks a.. A welcome message from Eric I guess the welcome message was lets take the money and run. Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070114/6bbdb0dc/attachment.htm From ChucklesIV at aol.com Mon Jan 15 01:52:51 2007 From: ChucklesIV at aol.com (ChucklesIV at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:52:51 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: John Mayer's a new hope for young players. Those of you who are young enough to watch MTV will know what I'm talking about. Our generation (X) finally has a singer/songwriter/GOOD guitar player...who is also got a strong blues sense about him. I'LL TAKE IT! I know many of you would rather listen to Puff Daddy and Master P, but Mayer's a great work-in-progress that I have enjoyed watching evolve over the past few years. Before you knock Mayer for his pop hits....turn on "For Your Love" and "Behind The Mask"... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/8f8a95b1/attachment.html From mikki721 at charter.net Mon Jan 15 12:11:15 2007 From: mikki721 at charter.net (Mikki) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:11:15 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Members Pack Year 2 References: <001701c7381f$a86f8150$ae4b9951@HomeComputer> Message-ID: <007401c738c8$420580a0$6401a8c0@Dell> After the debacle of the first year, I'm amazed that anyone fell for their scam the second year! I hope you eventually get that which they promised you. Mikki ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Langley To: Slowhand Digest Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Members Pack Year 2 Has anyone on Planet Earth received the promised items for Year 2 Subscription? According to the members site we should have received a.. Exclusive DVD featuring a collection of unreleased footage of Eric a.. Duck Records T-shirt a.. Collection of Eric Clapton guitar picks a.. A welcome message from Eric I guess the welcome message was lets take the money and run. Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/b6b39e1b/attachment.html From argyllhighlands at yahoo.co.uk Mon Jan 15 12:23:19 2007 From: argyllhighlands at yahoo.co.uk (Declan Lewis) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:23:19 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] The Great White Hope In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20070115172319.52263.qmail@web28111.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> John Mayer, while occasionally interesting as an acousitc 'guitarist,' is, as far as 'the blues' is concerned, nothing but fluff. If Mayer is the new 'great white hope' for 'the blues' ... well, then, 'the blues' is in bigger trouble than I thought. I will remain connected to, (however mouldy and shop-worn, trodden upon and looked down at with contempt by many as "that old stuff"), Mr. Otis Rush, Mr. Freddie King, Mr. Albert King, Mr. BB King, Little Milton Campbell, Mr. Chester Burnett, Mr. Johnny Shines, Mr. McKinley Morganfield, Mr. Willie "Fuckin'" Dixon, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Buddy Guy, Mr. Eddie House, Mr. Charles Patton, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. Paul Butterfield, Mr. Peter Greenbaum, and even, yes, Mr. Eric Clapton and many many more (a list longer than my tired fingers have the will to type out) that will stand the test of time and tides, for *my* blues, thank you very much. Cheers, Declan ************************************ --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/0f7efe35/attachment.html From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 15 13:02:22 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:02:22 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: Saw John Mayer on Austin City Limits and enjoyed it.Buddy Guy joined him on stage and his guitar chops are interesting as well. He has that new school singing style that does not do much for me but I agree he loves blues and is at least turning on a younger generation to the art form we love. Scott From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 15 13:04:01 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:04:01 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] set list Message-ID: He dropped Cocaine but did add Farther on up the road which was not at Budokan final night. Scott From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Jan 15 14:50:11 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:50:11 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] The Passing Show: The Life & Music of Ronnie Lane Message-ID: http://www.ronnie-lane.com/passShow.doc (MS Word file) This DVD is for those interested in what made Eric tick in the late 70's. Those who sacrilegiously walk out for a beer during Eric's acoustic set at a live show, forget it mate, this is not for you. Features a recent interview with Eric - probably late 2005 - (very amusing watching his cropped hair get more and more ruffled and he runs his hands through it throughout the interview). Nice, homely music, reminiscent of the Band. Only disappointment is that the EC/Ronnie Lane song, "Barcelona" is not featured or mentioned. Still photos of the Eddie and the Earth Tremors (Eric & Ronnie's one-off band) concert from 14 Feb 1997 (even one with Patti Boyd and Kate Lane as can-can girls). Still photos of Eric during recording of Pete Townshend/Ronnie Lane's Rough Mix sessions. Video clips from the ARMS rehearsals in 1983 (no music). Still photo from 1983 with Eric holding a baby (well I told you it was homely). Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/80b0383d/attachment-0001.htm From gwornex at yahoo.com Mon Jan 15 15:00:12 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] rare Graham Bond vid Message-ID: <599189.76273.qm@web50107.mail.yahoo.com> Check this video out on youtube of Graham Bond Org. from '65 with a very animated Jack and Ginger.... Excerpts of this performance were on the CREAM DVD 'Fresh Live Cream' but I've never seen the whole performance...... http://youtube.com/watch?v=-3jUiKFIlYQ g.w. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon Jan 15 15:04:27 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:04:27 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] set list In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Yeah, but he's now down to 15 songs. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Scott Wallenberg [mailto:scottw at racerxill.com] Sent: 15 January 2007 20:04 To: EC Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] set list He dropped Cocaine but did add Farther on up the road which was not at Budokan final night. Scott DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Mon Jan 15 15:14:12 2007 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:14:12 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <443A2088-2939-404E-BD31-EBA4BD8E7FB1@tampabay.rr.com> I'm not sure what to make of John Mayer. He has good chops, especially for a "pop" musician nowadays, but to my ears is yet another Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix clone, with sometimes some Clapton thrown in. I think there are enough SRV copy cats out there. It just doesn't interest me. At times I hear some original playing from him which is not bad, but most times it's nothing new. As far as his voice is concerned he always reminded me more of a wannabe Dave Matthews than Stevie Nicks. Basically, I don't think John is doing anything new or very interesting in either his playing or singing. I appreciate the fact that he loves the blues and wants to get more young people interested in it, but other than that one blues album (again mostly a SRV thing) he hasn't done much of that. I'm not sure how many people he's turned onto the blues with his playing. He's now back to making pop music. At times John seems like a real likable, funny, humble guy. At other times he seems to have a very inflated view of himself. I don't really understand EC's fascination with him either other than he's probably the only young popular musician who knows how to play the guitar. From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 15 15:59:46 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:59:46 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] set list References: Message-ID: True but some of those 15 are real jammers so is it quality or quantity ;-) Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Wilson" To: "Scott Wallenberg" ; "EC Slowhand Digest" Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: RE: [Slowhand] set list Yeah, but he's now down to 15 songs. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Scott Wallenberg [mailto:scottw at racerxill.com] Sent: 15 January 2007 20:04 To: EC Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] set list He dropped Cocaine but did add Farther on up the road which was not at Budokan final night. Scott DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. From ijwthstd at yahoo.com Mon Jan 15 16:19:53 2007 From: ijwthstd at yahoo.com (ijwthstd) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:19:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] best 2006 tour DVD? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <371790.63344.qm@web32014.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Curious what someone who has seen several might have to say about this. Any Japanese broadcasts this time? Want to get a good one or two from this tour, mainly for my Dad who is a bigger Clapton fan than me. Thanks! http://www.geocities.com/ijwthstd ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 15 16:40:06 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:40:06 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: I agree.... He's not original but.... when I was a kid growing up I listened to pop music on AM radio and then FM. It was hearing Sunshine of your Love on Best of Cream album that lured me into buying the album and then hearing Crossroads. ... that really made my hair stand on end and I did not know why. I had never heard of "blues" music or Robert Johnson, BB King or Muddy Waters and I grew up in Chicago. My point is some kid might tune in to John Mayer on TV.... see him get teamed up with Buddy Guy and then get really turned on and start delving deeper. Scott From bluez4u2 at yahoo.com Mon Jan 15 17:51:39 2007 From: bluez4u2 at yahoo.com (Robert) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:51:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 13 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <893514.25700.qm@web31814.mail.mud.yahoo.com> John Mayer started playing blues guitar because of SRV. When he played Austin City Limits SRV's bandmates Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon were also jamming with him. They have also jammed with him at other locations. SRV was his inspiration. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC MagazineFrom: "Scott Wallenberg" To: "EC Slowhand Digest" Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:02:22 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Saw John Mayer on Austin City Limits and enjoyed it.Buddy Guy joined him on stage and his guitar chops are interesting as well. He has that new school singing style that does not do much for me but I agree he loves blues and is at least turning on a younger generation to the art form we love. Scott -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/50aea94a/attachment.htm From chucklesiv at aol.com Mon Jan 15 19:34:39 2007 From: chucklesiv at aol.com (chucklesiv at aol.com) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:34:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: <8C9071D3DB24645-99C-9088@WEBMAIL-MC02.sysops.aol.com> Um, yeah, If I want to listen to blues, I'm not going to run for my John Mayer albums either....I am as connected to those artists listed as anyone else on this discussion board. I don't consider Mayer to be the Great White Hope, or the 2nd coming of The Messiah....but I am GLAD to see someone in the spotlight FINALLY have the RIGHT influences. Mayer's continued popularity, especially after the Trio album, gives me hope that younger people will listen to Mayer's influences (Clapton, SRV), and maybe back from there (B.B. and Freddie), and so on. One of the best part of John Mayer is that he has no problem admitting his influences. 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From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Jan 15 22:25:45 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:25:45 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] The Great White Hope References: <20070115172319.52263.qmail@web28111.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <017c01c7391e$033b5290$2d01a8c0@Family> as far as great white hope goes, i have two words.....Joe Bonamassa!! yes, i agree, mayer's vocalizations cannot be followed without a lyric sheet, and he looks pretty funny too as he sings, but he plays guitar well above average, in many different styles and tones..... out sambo8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Declan Lewis To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Cc: argyllhighlands at yahoo.co.uk Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 12:23 PM Subject: [Slowhand] The Great White Hope John Mayer, while occasionally interesting as an acousitc 'guitarist,' is, as far as 'the blues' is concerned, nothing but fluff. If Mayer is the new 'great white hope' for 'the blues' ... well, then, 'the blues' is in bigger trouble than I thought. I will remain connected to, (however mouldy and shop-worn, trodden upon and looked down at with contempt by many as "that old stuff"), Mr. Otis Rush, Mr. Freddie King, Mr. Albert King, Mr. BB King, Little Milton Campbell, Mr. Chester Burnett, Mr. Johnny Shines, Mr. McKinley Morganfield, Mr. Willie "Fuckin'" Dixon, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Buddy Guy, Mr. Eddie House, Mr. Charles Patton, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr. Paul Butterfield, Mr. Peter Greenbaum, and even, yes, Mr. Eric Clapton and many many more (a list longer than my tired fingers have the will to type out) that will stand the test of time and tides, for *my* blues, thank you very much. Cheers, Declan ************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070115/b869bdee/attachment.html From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Tue Jan 16 06:39:59 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:39:59 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] best bootleg of this tour? Message-ID: <005701c73963$0d7a8fb0$987ba8c0@main> Similar to the guy who was asking after DVD's, I notice on dime a dozen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070116/b26b7d10/attachment.htm -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/630 - Release Date: 15/01/2007 From crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk Wed Jan 17 02:03:52 2007 From: crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk (crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:03:52 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition Message-ID: <20070117070139.M46580@vip.cybercity.dk> Hi all. This was released (Clapton Chronicles Limited Edition) jan.13th. Apparently it's a limited edition minded to the Australian and Asian concerts. Does anyone have any info on where the live tracks on cd 2 are from? Here's the link: http://chaos.com/product/clapton_chronicles_736977_618.html From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Jan 17 12:58:57 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:58:57 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition References: <20070117070139.M46580@vip.cybercity.dk> Message-ID: <007d01c73a61$29fd66e0$2d01a8c0@Family> i would guess "one more car one more rider" live album.... ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 2:03 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition > Hi all. > > This was released (Clapton Chronicles Limited Edition) jan.13th. > Apparently > it's a limited edition minded to the Australian and Asian concerts. > > Does anyone have any info on where the live tracks on cd 2 are from? > > Here's the link: > http://chaos.com/product/clapton_chronicles_736977_618.html > > From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Wed Jan 17 17:31:53 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:31:53 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition References: <20070117070139.M46580@vip.cybercity.dk> Message-ID: <001401c73a87$498ea6b0$987ba8c0@main> ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:03 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition > Hi all. > > This was released (Clapton Chronicles Limited Edition) jan.13th. > Apparently > it's a limited edition minded to the Australian and Asian concerts. > > Does anyone have any info on where the live tracks on cd 2 are from? > > Here's the link: > http://chaos.com/product/clapton_chronicles_736977_618.html > > I don't know for certain, but in my experience these 'cash-in' type of releases rarely work hard, so I'd say it was a safe bet that they are simply off 'One more car...' Just my opinion, hopefully I'm wrong. Simon. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/632 - Release Date: 16/01/2007 From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Wed Jan 17 17:36:22 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:36:22 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] best bootleg of this tour? References: <005701c73963$0d7a8fb0$987ba8c0@main> Message-ID: <003601c73a87$ea1e51c0$987ba8c0@main> Sorry Guys, dont know what happened here, it was meant to read, Similar to the guy who was asking after DVD's, I notice on dime a dozen, that there are quite a few bootlegs of the current tour, could someone give me an opinion on which are the best one's since disk-space, bandwidth and time are limited. Thanks riginal Message ----- From: Simon George To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:39 AM Subject: [Slowhand] best bootleg of this tour? Similar to the guy who was asking after DVD's, I notice on dime a dozen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070117/2b4689a0/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/632 - Release Date: 16/01/2007 From millard_richard at yahoo.com Wed Jan 17 20:59:58 2007 From: millard_richard at yahoo.com (Richard Millard) Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:59:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] bangkok setlist Message-ID: <231327.9730.qm@web60620.mail.yahoo.com> I'm starting to get very psyched about the next US leg of this tour. The Bangkok setlist looks fantastic. When we were speculating about setlists before the tour began, I was one of those hoping for a lot of Dominos material, especially Tell the Truth, Why Does Love Got to be So Sad and Little Wing. This setlist is a dream come true. Imagine - 10 Dominos numbers. Good Lord. Now, if we can just work Roll it Over into the mix.... --------------------------------- Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070117/a755e9c7/attachment.htm From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Wed Jan 17 23:04:58 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:04:58 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550DCD@lands.nsw.gov.au> This is indeed a "new" Australian compilation release. Unfortunately it seems to contain nothing of real interest, and I suspect is another hodge-podge of tracks randomly put together by a record company suit. I mean, why include 3 or 4 tracks from "Back Home", which didn't chart anyway? I haven't actually seen it yet, but the links provided seem to indicate that there is no new or previously unreleased material, and I am assuming the live tracks have been taken from "OMCOMR". Wouldn't it have been great if the second disc had contained live material from 2004 or even early last year. No chance of that from Warner Bros though. You'd have to be a novice or a completist to want to buy this I'm afraid. http://www.warnermusic.com.au/product,w_prod,9362432742AU Only 11 sleeps to go until Eric's first Australian date in 16 years! Cheers, Jon -----Original Message----- From: crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk [mailto:crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk] Sent: Wednesday, 17 January 2007 6:04 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition Hi all. This was released (Clapton Chronicles Limited Edition) jan.13th. Apparently it's a limited edition minded to the Australian and Asian concerts. Does anyone have any info on where the live tracks on cd 2 are from? Here's the link: http://chaos.com/product/clapton_chronicles_736977_618.html *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Thu Jan 18 12:10:49 2007 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:10:49 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Next Leg of the US tour Message-ID: Robert Cray comes back into the picture on the next leg of the US tour, so a couple of Dominos songs might disappear if Old Love is reinstated. And then there is the JJ Cale possibility. It's probably a good time to collect Australasian bootlegs. Best, Ken From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Jan 18 16:54:43 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:54:43 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Slowhand] help!! Message-ID: <16039625.3981881169157283794.JavaMail.root@vms075.mailsrvcs.net> My DVR blew up with the opening 4 hours of the TV drama "24" on it and unretrievable anytime soon!! can anyone help me out who still have the 2, 2-hour episodes by burning it to a dvd or video tape for me. i will pay for any costs, or do a clapton bootleg trade, whichever you prefer.... regards sam mangano brunswick, ohio From doddsj at yahoo.com Thu Jan 18 18:51:55 2007 From: doddsj at yahoo.com (James Dodds) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:51:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition Message-ID: <848317.28235.qm@web56415.mail.re3.yahoo.com> I have seen this in the shops in Tokyo. Whilst I cannot recall exactly where the live tracks come from, there is nothing new or unreleased and I felt no need to buy it. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jan 19 04:24:35 2007 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:24:35 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Jim Capaldi Celebration Gig Message-ID: <004e01c73bab$a30b1f50$0300a8c0@dellws410> Jim Capaldi: Homage to an unsung hero Jim Capaldi played with Traffic as well as Hendrix, Clapton, and others. At last there's a celebration gig. http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/features/article2163453.ece John From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Fri Jan 19 12:51:23 2007 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:51:23 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 18 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Sam, I think I have hours 3-4 on VHS. I will check when I get home. Also, you can buy it on i-tunes AND I am pretty sure that they are now selling the DVD in stores (there was an announcement at the end of hour 4). _____________________ James C. Vlahakis Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601 312-704-3715 312-704-3001 [fax] slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Sent by: slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com 01/19/2007 11:01 AM Please respond to slowhand at planet-torque.com To slowhand at planet-torque.com cc Subject Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 18 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Next Leg of the US tour (Ken Norris) 2. help!! (sam mangano) 3. Chronicles Limited Edition (James Dodds) 4. Jim Capaldi Celebration Gig (John Mills) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:10:49 -0500 From: "Ken Norris" Subject: [Slowhand] Next Leg of the US tour To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Robert Cray comes back into the picture on the next leg of the US tour, so a couple of Dominos songs might disappear if Old Love is reinstated. And then there is the JJ Cale possibility. It's probably a good time to collect Australasian bootlegs. Best, Ken ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:54:43 -0600 (CST) From: sam mangano Subject: [Slowhand] help!! To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Message-ID: <16039625.3981881169157283794.JavaMail.root at vms075.mailsrvcs.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 My DVR blew up with the opening 4 hours of the TV drama "24" on it and unretrievable anytime soon!! can anyone help me out who still have the 2, 2-hour episodes by burning it to a dvd or video tape for me. i will pay for any costs, or do a clapton bootleg trade, whichever you prefer.... regards sam mangano brunswick, ohio ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:51:55 -0800 (PST) From: James Dodds Subject: [Slowhand] Chronicles Limited Edition To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Message-ID: <848317.28235.qm at web56415.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I have seen this in the shops in Tokyo. Whilst I cannot recall exactly where the live tracks come from, there is nothing new or unreleased and I felt no need to buy it. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:24:35 -0000 From: "John Mills" Subject: [Slowhand] Jim Capaldi Celebration Gig To: Message-ID: <004e01c73bab$a30b1f50$0300a8c0 at dellws410> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Jim Capaldi: Homage to an unsung hero Jim Capaldi played with Traffic as well as Hendrix, Clapton, and others. At last there's a celebration gig. http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/features/article2163453.ece John ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 18 ***************************************

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On the one hand, who can argue with all of these Derek & the Dominoes songs? On the other hand, it is now an oldies show. EC isn't pushing any new material. Back Home has been retracted. One of the great joys of 98 and 01 was being converted to the Pilgrim material. What a lousy record, but what great songs live! There probably wasn't much joy in trying to get an audience interested in the Back Home songs. But I, for one, liked them live. Still, it is hard to argue with Little Wing. Best, Ken From rickbatty at gmail.com Fri Jan 19 19:18:22 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:18:22 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] The RAH 06 versus Budokan/Asia 06/07 Message-ID: <5392fc0c0701191618q5fbec7ct1827397f8ca2f1e1@mail.gmail.com> No complaints here on the set list changes. I do like to hear EC try new things - Legends, TDF, the Concerto for Guitar - as well as play the great old stuff. What's nice about the D&tD songs is that most of them have not been played in years, if ever. I'm with most of you that I am not a big fan of Back Home but do like Pilgrim. On the subject of Back Home, I do like the song "One Day". I am surprised this was attempted early in this tour since I think EC, as he does so often, could make the song even better live than it was in the studio. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070119/7c08da71/attachment.html From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Jan 19 23:18:58 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:18:58 EST Subject: [Slowhand] The RAH 06 versus Budokan/Asia 06/07 Message-ID: He (EC) is up to something...which apparently is still unfolding. the drama grows. perhaps it will present itself in Columbus! Cheers. e blond rocker -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070119/32f6fc9e/attachment.html From backlezz at hotmail.com Sat Jan 20 07:38:57 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:38:57 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] converted to Pilgrim Message-ID: Hi everyone, I think I got your point Ken, about the Pilgrim album - Some hated the album but loved the way many of the songs were done live. Anyway, I for one feel calling Pilgrim a lousy album is absolutely WRONG. It contained ECs best songs (own material) since LAOALS! It was very personal, with stong lyrics and great tunes. It was polished, yes, but the songs might end up being the last super strong material EC ever put out. I take 1 Pilgrim instead of 20 Reptiles or Back Homes. Well, just my 2 cents.. Cheers _________________________________________________________________ MSN Music http://music.msn.no Finn din favorittmusikk blant nesten 1 million l?ter From david_langley at btconnect.com Sat Jan 20 12:43:41 2007 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:43:41 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC ACCESS YEAR 2 FIASCO CONTINUES Message-ID: <001c01c73cba$9dc2a030$444a9951@HomeComputer> Thank you to all the Slowhand Digest members who sent me their comments on the EC Year 2 Subscription fiasco. The comments contained such words as RIP OFF, FRAUDULENT, SCAM and some words best not repeated. I thought I would share with you two responses I have had from the EC Access Customer Support Team, a guy called Melvin. I think you will find the dates of interest as it would appear that the who fan club is in a complete state of melt down in their ordering system. The response is exactly the same in both emails even down to the use of the word "the" duplicated yet they are over a month apart, wonder how long a back order system takes to catch up and there must be a very large number of new members out there who are very unhappy about their first experience with the EC Access fan site let alone us members from Year 1. I wonder if Melvin really exists or is he part of the Set List Generator Program? Maybe The Almighty has another job? Reply on 13th December 2006 (my email dated 8th December 2006. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting the Eric Clapton Fan Club Support Team. We apologize for the inconvenience. Due the the large amount of new members that signed up for EC Access all YEAR 2 packages are currently on back order. We expect to begin shipment shortly. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Reply on 17th January 2007 (my email dated 14th January 2007) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting the Eric Clapton Fan Club Support Team. We apologize for the inconvenience. Due the the large amount of new members that signed up for EC Access all YEAR 2 packages are currently on back order. We expect to begin shipment shortly. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Anyone have any more information on their subscription both first timers and renewals? I knew when I was at Woking this year I should have worn my T Shirt from Year 1 subscription suitably amended to say "Where is my Year 2 T Shirt Eric". Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I agree that there are some real quality songs on it. But they all sounded better live. Best, Ken From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Sat Jan 20 16:23:34 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:23:34 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Behind the Music DVD Message-ID: The DVD contains Eric on one song on a sunburst Gibson ES-335 jamming like you've not seen him in a long-long time, even though the song is interrupted by interviews. One of the women on guitar in the DBII band is awe-struck from the moment Eric takes off. Is this Doyle Bramhall II's group Pacifico, as reported on the Digest at a gig at Largo, Los Angeles on 10 August 2005? Also, watching the producers make a radio-test-successful popsong/popstar on the DVD is probably one reason why Eric has given up on his Back Home material in recent times. It smacks of the formula used - which is not to say I don't like it, I do. 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One of the women on guitar in the DBII band is awe-struck from the moment Eric takes off. Is this Doyle Bramhall II's group Pacifico, as reported on the Digest at a gig at Largo, Los Angeles on 10 August 2005? Also, watching the producers make a radio-test-successful popsong/popstar on the DVD is probably one reason why Eric has given up on his Back Home material in recent times. It smacks of the formula used - which is not to say I don't like it, I do. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070120/9058f897/attachment.html From artaarias at yahoo.com Sat Jan 20 21:43:45 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:43:45 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Merry Xmas Eric.... Message-ID: <748154.67990.qm@web56915.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ................................................................................................................................................................................. Looks like Eric got a new "signed" blonde Fender guitar for Xmas. EC also gives a plug to the movie "Pans Labyrinth" http://blog.honeyee.com/eric/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 From artaarias at yahoo.com Sat Jan 20 21:49:52 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:49:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Live In Japan... Message-ID: <893217.70203.qm@web56915.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ................................................................................................................................................................................. Two shows Live at Osaka-Jo Hall (Castle Hall), Osaka, Japan, November 12 & 14, 2006 can be downloaded in mp3 format at the following links: http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities06/ARec12osaka.html http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities07/ARec14osaka.html Get 'em while you can! ................................................................................................................................................................................ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091 From jfw at insightbb.com Sun Jan 21 14:00:38 2007 From: jfw at insightbb.com (John Whitney) Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:00:38 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Seen Eric? Message-ID: <004601c73d8e$7ad22030$6700a8c0@1ECA66A679AB494> Has anyone seen Eric lately? http://www.tmz.com/photos/flab-u-lous/134553/ This is one shot AG missed! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070121/c089c797/attachment.html From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Mon Jan 22 12:16:40 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:16:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Seen Eric? Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105CDF@mewtwo.RMS.local> Oh, my, god. He's NOT as skinny as a rail. I'm just horrified. (sarcasm off). Good grief, the man is almost 62 years old. At least he looks better than the Governator (Arnold). Check out the rest of those photos. How about porky Depardieu naked? Ewww..... Debby ________________________________ From: John Whitney [mailto:jfw at insightbb.com] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 2:01 PM To: ClaptonBoots at yahoogroups.com; slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Seen Eric? Has anyone seen Eric lately? http://www.tmz.com/photos/flab-u-lous/134553/ This is one shot AG missed! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070122/db99f41e/attachment.html From wdecatur at biochem.umass.edu Mon Jan 22 15:28:12 2007 From: wdecatur at biochem.umass.edu (Wayne Decatur) Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:28:12 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Merry Xmas Eric.... (Art Arias) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.0.20070122152153.04fb0d80@mail-w.oit.umass.edu> I wonder what model that "signed" Fender guitar is that Eric got for Christmas? I know my Eric Clapton Model '06 came at the end of the 2006 year looking a lot like that one with the Super 250's strings sticker on the back and the standard/'vintage?' strap knobs (that I have since upgraded to strap locks). Maybe I had a gift in common with someone this year? Wayne From Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz Mon Jan 22 18:45:03 2007 From: Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz (Duncan McKie) Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:45:03 +1300 Subject: [Slowhand] Far East Tour Stage Backdrop Lighting In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Well it's 5 nights till the Mission Concert here in NZ ,outdoors and the forecast is looking good. Don't know what Stage gear they are bringing but the Mission are building the biggest Stage in 13 years of concerts. Absolutely no Buzz here in Wellington (The Rock Stations are heavily promoting the Roger Waters concerts this week) but in Hawke's Bay where the Concert is, the interest is building. There is also heavy advertising on radio and TV of the Clapton/JJ Cale CD BTW, the Australasian Chronicles live tracks seem to be from 24 nights as well as ONCOMR. Nice enough package that must have taken them 5-10 mins to put together Duncan McKie Desktop Support Infinity Solutions Ltd P O Box 2390, Wellington Ph: +64 4 471 5600, Mob: +64 21 519 408 Fax: +64 4 472 6796 www.infinitysolutions.co.nz ________________________________ From: Kevin Wilson [mailto:kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za] Sent: Sunday, 21 January 2007 10:29 a.m. To: EC Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Far East Tour Stage Backdrop Lighting Looking at pictures of the current Far East Tour, it seems they left the stage backdrop lighting at home - probably too expensive to cart along, considering the big jumps they're making from one country to the next. In Europe and the US it would be easily transported by road. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070125/25460642/attachment.html From gwornex at yahoo.com Fri Jan 26 11:39:52 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:39:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Boos in Shanghai Message-ID: <687253.44825.qm@web50101.mail.yahoo.com> The show in Shanghai apparently was not well received...It's interesting that one of the comments was that there was 'too much' guitar playing..... http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=303560&type=Feature g.w. From PtTuller at charter.net Fri Jan 26 12:21:02 2007 From: PtTuller at charter.net (Patrick Tuller) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:21:02 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Boos in Shanghai In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <805467DE-7D9F-4643-9544-5BF9BBF0F7D4@charter.net> This is no real surprise and I'm sure that this is the reason that EC's been rigid in his setlists for so long. The casual "fans" who come to see him only know what's played on the radio and think that they should be able to dictate the material in the show. From what I remember hearing, Eric was also booed during the NBTB tour since he didn't play hits. Now he decides to start mixing it up by bringing back some classics, and he gets flayed alive for it. The "tourists" would like nothing more than to hear just multiple arrangements of "Wonderful Tonight" at every show. Patrick From PtTuller at charter.net Fri Jan 26 12:21:02 2007 From: PtTuller at charter.net (Patrick Tuller) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:21:02 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Boos in Shanghai In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <805467DE-7D9F-4643-9544-5BF9BBF0F7D4@charter.net> This is no real surprise and I'm sure that this is the reason that EC's been rigid in his setlists for so long. The casual "fans" who come to see him only know what's played on the radio and think that they should be able to dictate the material in the show. From what I remember hearing, Eric was also booed during the NBTB tour since he didn't play hits. Now he decides to start mixing it up by bringing back some classics, and he gets flayed alive for it. The "tourists" would like nothing more than to hear just multiple arrangements of "Wonderful Tonight" at every show. Patrick From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Jan 26 12:43:25 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:43:25 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] new xroads festival? Message-ID: <01c001c74171$7c78cd30$2d01a8c0@Family> this was posted on another clapton list: Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago on 7/07/2007 Posted by: "Chuck" ilchuck at aol.com theguv_1962 Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:10 am (PST) In December '06, Robert Randolph was a guest on the Ron & Fez Show on XM Satellite Radio, Ch. 202. Robert Randolph said that Eric Clapton had contacted him about appearing at a new Crossroads Guitar Festival to be held in Chicago on July 7, 2007. I have been trying to find out information about this, but can't find any confirmation of what Randolph said about a '07 Crossroads Festival. Does anyone know anything about this? Will the festival be held in conjunction with "Taste of Chicago", which is going on at this time? Will the festival be held in Grant Park? In Soldier Field? When will tickets be available? Thanks for any info about the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago in '07. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070126/23c33c0f/attachment.html From gabt at mac.com Fri Jan 26 15:49:04 2007 From: gabt at mac.com (Grant Abt) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:49:04 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Feedback (no EC content) Message-ID: Evening viewers, Just wanted to invite you all to listen to a few of the tracks i've recorded and tell me what you think? My website is: http://www.boolicious.info/ Go to "Hobbies", then "Two Right". I'm on lead guitar on all tracks. Email me off-list if you have any feedback. All comments, good and bad, welcome. Cheers, Grant. p.s. Wish i was home in Australia seeing EC over the next couple of weeks. I know it's been a looooooooong wait for those down under, so all you aussies and kiwis, enjoy it!! From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jan 26 18:45:14 2007 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:45:14 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Going Down Slow(ly) Message-ID: <002e01c741a4$07fcf9d0$0300a8c0@dellws410> B.B. King Hospitalized, Misses Grand Opera House Performance http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?storyid=12400&ret=Default.aspx John From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Sat Jan 27 12:42:14 2007 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:42:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Duane Allman & Eric Clapton: The Triumph And Tragedy Of Two Guitar Heroes Message-ID: <242702.9998.qm@web60216.mail.yahoo.com> http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=24420 Great guitarists are no less a fascination to each other than to the music loving, guitar-hero worshipper, perhaps more so. Why else would Jim Hall and Pat Metheny, Rory Gallagher and Muddy Waters, and last but not least, Eric Clapton and Duane Allman play together? Two recent books detailing the triumph and tragedy of the latter two make it seem as if fate decreed Clapton and Allman would collaborate on the masterwork that is Layla. Much has been written on the genesis of Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs, Clapton?s most famous piece of work. At least some of the writing depicts the means by which Allman jump started the sessions for this pivotal album when he entered but a short way into them (see Gene Santoro?s liner notes to the 20th Anniversary Edition). The revelation, if you want to call it that, of Jan Reid?s book is that there isn?t much more to say about the album than the music itself states so eloquently and passionately. Say this for Reid though, he does an admirable job as an academic researcher. Delving ever so thoroughly, perhaps more than anyone before him, into the story behind the Arabic folk legend on which Clapton named the song and album, Reid also explores the background of the great English guitarist himself. That enquiry leads inevitably into a similar outline of the roots of his American counterpart. The subsequent tale of the dissipation of the inspiration that led to the formation of Derek And The Dominos is a familiar story of self-indulgence and personality conflict, but with a crucial difference: the music preceding the downslide is transcendent. What distracts from all this solid work is the high-strung means by which the author relegates the less-than-lurid aspects of the story to the background. Reid re-emphasizes to a fault the soap-operatic convolutions involving Clapton, his friend Beatle George Harrison and the object of their affections Pattie Boyd?Harrison?s wife and Clapton?s paramour. These goings-on eventually take as much precedence in this melodrama as the chemistry by which Clapton and Allman created, through their guitar work and the overall musicianship of The Dominos, what is arguably the greatest rock album of all time. Reid's interviews with Bobby Whitlock are the primary source of insight into this phase of Clapton?s career. Having become estranged from Delaney & Bonnie, the keyboardist/songwriter/vocalist (who also contributes insight to the Duane Allman biography, particularly in reference to the Dominos' recording sessions), ends up living with Clapton in England for a period of time. He plays an integral role in the composing process that evolved into the Layla album and helped in the assembly of the Clapton band. His boyish enthusiasm encouraged Clapton in those positive musical activities, yet his nonchalance about the substance abuse surrounding the group is notable as well. ?These two books suggest fate decreed Eric Clapton and Duane Allman collaborate on the masterwork that is Layla.? Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs By Derek And The Dominos thus becomes a natural starting place from which to proceed to Randy Poe?s book, the first attempt at a comprehensive biography of Duane Allman. Depicting a man of good humor, endless passion for music, and an addictive personality more hooked on the joy of playing than on drugs and alcohol, it makes perfect sense that the Southern guitarist lit the fire under Clapton and the Dominos to sustain the creative spark at the heart of Layla and bring it to fruition in all its agony and ecstasy. Skydog: The Duane Allman Story is a fast-paced read full of essential detail. It?s an unusually suspenseful biography as it documents the evolution and demise of Duane and brother Gregg?s Hourglass band, the 31st of February with Butch Trucks, and The 2nd Coming with Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley. In doing so, it makes the grouping of the original line-up of The Allman Brothers Band seem, like so much else in Allman?s tale, the work of destiny. ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons' foreword is an unexpectedly touching piece of mini-drama: only obliquely touching upon the precise yet abandoned style of Allman?s slide playing?the distinctive likes of which centered him as a musician, solidified his reputation among peers like Gibbons, and ultimately stood as a metaphor for his reckless personality?it effectively sets the scene for the story to follow. Poe does a good job of putting the most significant issues in their proper historical contexts. There?s an implicit commentary on the concert business when he discusses the ABB?s work at The Fillmore auditoriums of the late impresario Bill Graham. The author?s allusions to Allman?s drug and alcohol use, as in the recounting of a New York radio interview, serve to illustrate the intensity of the guitarist's personality, not just use it as fodder for gossip and/or innuendo. The resulting picture of Allman?his Skydog nickname formalized by Wilson Pickett?is that of a serious musician getting more serious all the time. Just as the iconic Southerner?s talent might have begun to fossilize, his discovery of the jazz dynamic, furthered through his introduction (via Capricorn major domo Phil Walden) to former Percy Sledge drummer Jai Johanny Johansson, escalates his drive to a higher level. It leads inexorably, as do many other of his transitions, to the next fateful step of his career, in this case his work with King Curtis and Herbie Mann. In keeping with his tempered tone, Poe understates Allman?s contribution to Layla. Instead of over-dramatizing the encounter with Clapton, Poe lets the sequence of events speak for itself, including how Allman devised the famous opening to the title song on the album. He points out, crucially, how Allman forsook ABB gigs to be sure to complete the recording. It?s here that Allman, only 24 years old at the time of his death, sounds like a wise and knowing individual beyond his calendar years. The artful depiction of this phase of Allman?s career makes his tragic death in the motorcycle accident of 1971 seem inevitable as well. As Allman continued to do session work even as the demand for ABB grew and grew, the fatigue factor, combined with increasing drug use throughout the band, resulted in a vicious downward spiral. Duane?s brother Gregg is conspicuously absent as this theme unfolds, his presence supplanted by Berry Oakley. Killed in an accident eerily similar to Duane?s in 1972, the bassist took Allman?s death the hardest of the ABB family, plunging into a morass of alcohol and drugs resembling nothing so much as a death wish. The author references how Allman himself alluded, somewhat morbidly, to his own early demise in the later months of his own life. It?s symbolic of the man's influence on the young Southern culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s that Poe speaks without melodrama of the ABB?s post- death activities. Again he allows the facts, such as they are, to speak for themselves as he talks of Gregg Allman?s marriage to Cher and the sale of the Muscle Shoals recording studios where Duane first made a reputation for himself. Throughout Skydog: The Duane Allman Story, a selection of photos both illustrates the unfolding story and piques the reader's curiosity, ultimately making the book worthy of close perusal. It?s a tribute to Poe and his subject that the later chapters don?t come across as rushed or superficial, as is the case with all too many contemporary biographies. Given that, it's odd that current Allman Brothers members such as Derek Trucks and Oteil Burbridge aren?t allowed to provide some perspective on the legacy of Duane Allman. Perhaps that?s for a revised edition some years in the future?or even another book altogether, one capturing the recurring rites of passage navigated by ABB, all of which was set in motion by the indomitable (if slightly flawed) free-spirit of its figurehead Duane Allman. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Jan 27 18:31:40 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:31:40 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC tomorrow night Message-ID: It has only been a tad over 6,205 days since EC toured downunder, now just one to go. If he plays just 5 of the songs from my dreamlist below I'll be happy: 1. Wonderful tonight (acoustic version) 2. Change The World 3. Next Time You See Her 4. Mother's Lament 5. Toad 6. Wonderful tonight (heavy metal version) 7. Tears In Heaven 8. Tears In Heaven (reprise) 9. Wonderful tonight (extended mix) 10. Blue Eyes Blue 11. Three Little Girls 12. Layla meets Lori on the Road to Escondido (a cappella) And while I'm at it if he would also: lose the other guitars, don't play the loud songs, make sure members of the audience shout out "wooo", "wooo" at regular intervals make the songs short, it's boring when they go on and on. wear the Armani suit, the phantom ring, make sure the false teeth don't show, have a shave. Don't play any politically incorrect songs, which rules out nearly all trad. blues numbers and songs with drug or alcohol references. Don't throw up on stage again. Pilgrim songs are okay in a live setting with a real drummer and Climie on the other side of the world. OR..... "Hey Eric, thanks for comin' on down and play what the fuck you want to, I'll enjoy it" Tone From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Sat Jan 27 18:49:25 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:49:25 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] What do you like about Clapton? Message-ID: <007001c7426d$c6b72bb0$987ba8c0@main> Supposing somebody asked you the above question, and gave you one track to prove to them what it is about Clapton you like, what would you play them? For me it would be either 'After Midnight version 2' off the 'Crossroads' Boxed set or 'White Room' from '24 Nights' or 'Aint nobodys Business' from the NBTB period, what would your's be? Simon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070127/56417fbb/attachment.htm -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/653 - Release Date: 26/01/2007 From cagled at knology.net Sun Jan 28 09:03:10 2007 From: cagled at knology.net (dean ) Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:03:10 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Music Legend In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Clapton receives robe for musical influenc http://my.earthlink.net/article/ent?guid=20070127/45badc50_29e_6702007012773 5924263 -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27 Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:01:19 -0600 Size: 17398 Url: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070128/2f2a8326/attachment-0001.mht From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sun Jan 28 09:08:28 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:08:28 EST Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: Sam: not sure my posts are getting to the digest, so here is some info I found on another site. Please post for me if you don't see my post later today on the SD. thanks. e blond rocker _http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=1450_ (http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=1450) Is Eric Clapton Planning Crossroads II? by Paul Cashmere - January 28 2007 Eric Clapton appears to be planning a sequel to Crossroads, his benefit festival for the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, held in Dallas in 2004. According to a news item at a John McLaughlin site in Italy, McLaughlin is scheduled to appear at the Crossroads Festival with Eric Clapton on July 28th, 2007 in Chicago. McLaughlin performed at the 2004 Dallas Festival. The event also included J.J. Cale, Joe Walsh, ZZ Top, Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, James Taylor, John Mayer and Robert Randolph. Clapton founded the Crossroads Centre in 1998. The Centre provides rehabilitation for people suffering from drug and alcohol diseases. In 2004, he put on the Festival to raise money for the Centre in Antigua. 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Enfants, le contr?le parental d'Alice. http://www.aliceadsl.fr/securitepc/default_copa.asp From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Jan 28 15:59:52 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:59:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] EC DownUnder Message-ID: <338083.66005.qm@web82614.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh you cynical devil you, Tone! Enjoy the show! We'll be seeing him in March, and I for one can't wait to hear a setlist that's a "surprise." Blow us away with something we don't expect! Knock'em dead, Eric! Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070128/2d7e5c18/attachment.html From woff at tpg.com.au Sun Jan 28 21:39:06 2007 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:39:06 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Mission Estate review Message-ID: <45BD5E4A.2020809@tpg.com.au> Clapton was God but the crowd wanted karaoke By SIMON SWEETMAN - The Dominion Post | Monday, 29 January 2007 * Last year's Mission Estate concert (Chris de Burgh and Olivia Newton-John) left a bitter taste in the mouths of many who had paid for tickets before the lacklustre acts had even been announced. * Desperate to avoid further backlash, organisers were quick to announce that one of the world's most famous guitarists ? a man once known as God and nicknamed Slowhand for his distinctive, laidback approach to presenting blues ? would be this year's marquee name. It was also Eric Clapton's first visit to New Zealand since he blew my mind as a teenager in Auckland in 1990. I paid to see him then and made the pilgrimage ? just as I paid for the privilege this time thanks to the attempts of the concert promoter to ban me from reviewing the show. Last year's drunken embarrassment of an audience was replaced by a calmer crowd, I think occasional afternoon showers and a percentage of keen music fans replaced the usual beer-fest attitude ? and thankfully so. But still, the annual Mission concert (this, the 15th) is a bizarre hybrid of musical performance and rural party flock in Hawke's Bay. This year we were treated to a class act ? and though the circumstances were different, I came away feeling that, as with Chris de Burgh last year, on the whole, Clapton was not treated with respect. There were people keen to hear Tears in Heaven and Lay Down Sally ? ghastly songs that have no place in any decent performance. The first five songs were taken from the 1970 masterpiece, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, credited to the band Derek and the Dominoes (Clapton's attempt at hiding from the spotlight). Having participated in a Cream reunion two years ago, the man behind the signature, piercing Stratocaster tone is clearly enjoying revisiting his early career highlights and nudging his blues pedigree back to the fore. His version of Jimi Hendrix's Little Wing was sublime, a widescreen epic with tour-de-force jamming between Clapton, left- hander Doyle Bramhall II and young slide virtuoso Derek Trucks. It was immediately apparent that this concert didn't just feature one of the world's greatest guitarists; in fact we were being treated to three of the best. A sit-down acoustic set had Clapton offering Robert Johnson's Driftin' Blues as a solo piece, and then returning to the Layla album for Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out to whoops and hollers from the front section of the audience. The rowdy regulars on the bank weren't so noisy this year. Large sections of the crowd seemed indifferent to the magical interplay between funky bassist Willie Weeks, master drummer Steve Jordan and the three-pronged guitar attack. It was a shame that so many just wanted a karaoke singalong, when pure blues class was being poured out on tap. Running on Faith provided a happy ballad moment with gospel- derived backing vocals and some searing slide guitar. And Motherless Children from 1974's 461 Ocean Boulevard was another rare gem. After the 12-bar boogie of Further On Up the Road (restored to his live set after taking a break since the late 1970s) the crowd finally got to test their pipes on Wonderful Tonight. It was ironic that so many wanted to hear one of the world's best guitarists simply sing, and then when he did, the crowd did its best to drown him out. Layla got the bank to its feet and the encores of Cocaine and Cream's version of Crossroads should have sent the crowd home elated. But there were, sadly, many people who wanted to sing along to cheesy mid-90s dross and the early 70s radio hits. What a waste. But hey, I paid the money and I got to see a living legend return to his former glories. Clapton, as far as I'm concerned, is still God. From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 29 02:28:55 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:28:55 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] One track Message-ID: Although you asked for one track and then gave 3 :-) I would say if I had only one pick Crossroads from Cream Live at the Fillmore. The best guitar solo ever plus "Eric Clapton please....vocals." Scott From NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za Mon Jan 29 06:26:02 2007 From: NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za (Nero Moodley) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:26:02 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] tour program Message-ID: <80D5C4D232A6D61180E70002B39E2D11021378A2@pmbmail> Hi, I am looking for EC's latest (upcoming)dates and venues list...which is the best site to check out the details? Thanks in advance NM SA From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Mon Jan 29 07:14:20 2007 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:14:20 +0900 Subject: [Slowhand] Perth 11 Feb 2007 Message-ID: <002601c7439f$01e5ffe0$0200a8c0@trevor> Dear Mr Clapton, Hey I know it has been a long and draining tour and that you and your magnificant band want to get home to your family....and who can blame anyone of you for that?, but please Eric, we down here in the far off regions of the " British Empire" don't get to see you as often as we would like to unless we save up all our pennies to make the long flights to London or Japan if we wish to catch concerts. So I am sure that this "Night Under The Southern Cross" will be all that I have promised my family and friends who have never had the same opportunities as I have to make the trips overseas to attend your concerts, but who are still excited about what is to come on 11 February 2007 here in Perth. Welcome to Western Australia to you and all of the band. Please don't leave it so long next time. Trevor Kempin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070129/1d1689f3/attachment.htm From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Mon Jan 29 10:32:02 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:32:02 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Boos in Shanghai Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105CE3@mewtwo.RMS.local> After reading this article, I can't help wondering if anyone has the setlist from this concert. Obviously, the reviewer couldn't be bothered to jot down the songs played. I find it hard to believe that the setlist differered so greatly from all the other shows, including the first leg of the US tour. It sounds like the Shanghai crowd are those fair-weather, top 10 song only type fans, if they didn't recognize ANY songs until "Wonderful Tonite"! And EC never yaks it up with the audience; he plays guitar! That's what he & his band are there for; to play great music! If you only feel entertained because the musician(s)/singer(s) have chatted & joked, then you aren't really a fan, in my humble opinion. Fellow Claptomaniac, Debby J. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Wenker [mailto:gwornex at yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 11:40 AM To: slowhand Subject: [Slowhand] Boos in Shanghai The show in Shanghai apparently was not well received...It's interesting that one of the comments was that there was 'too much' guitar playing..... http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=303560&type=Feature g.w. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070129/7af3979d/attachment.htm From woff at tpg.com.au Mon Jan 29 22:15:30 2007 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:15:30 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Sydney Concert 29 January Message-ID: <45BEB852.4070506@tpg.com.au> Well, I am sure that there are others more eloquent than I who could give a review, but I need to say something. This was my first Clapton concert, and if he waits another 17 years, probably my last! And from the first notes of "Tell The Truth", until the end of "Crossroads", there was only one blemish - and that had been expected - "Wonderful Tonight". Other than that it only takes two words to describe it - "fucking awesome". I took my 22 year old son, who is just learning guitar, and he spent much of the night just shaking his head in disbelief. Being a Pink Floyd fan he had come across Doyle Bramhall II before from his stint with Roger Waters, but he wasn't familiar with Derek Trucks. He is now! I won't try to analyse each song, there are others far better qualified than me to do that. However, I do want to say that if anyone wants to suggest that Clapton just doesn't have "it" any more, get yourselves along to one of his concerts, you may just be surprised. Sadly I wasn't taping - hopefully someone else was. Cheers Woff From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Tue Jan 30 08:31:13 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:31:13 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Monday night AND Tuesday night Message-ID: I'm just back from the second show in as many days. Monday was unbeatable. And then, tonight he betters Monday night. Just fantastic. I've been bitchin' about Eric not touring down here in the last 17 years for quite a while. Well.......... It was worth the wait. I've seen EC everytime he's come to Australia (sometimes twice during the same tour) I know he's good. I've also seen just about everybody else who has toured down here since 1970. And I'll just say something that seems obvious, but I need to say: He is certainly on a different plane from every other artist I've ever seen. Having just been exposed to him again ignites all these emotions and thoughts that have lain dormant for quite some time. Cheers Tone PS I've just uploaded an "audience" (echh!) recording of the Monday show to Dime if anyone is interested. T From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Tue Jan 30 10:14:18 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:14:18 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Acccess Year 2 Pack - got it! Message-ID: I signed up late last year so I could purchase good seats for EC tours, I finally got my package yesterday, here are the contents: 1. Letter from EC - seems handwritten, but obviously copied, i dont think he would write an individual letter for each person 2. DVD of JJ Cale/EC unrelease interview - whopptee do da 3. EC Guitar Pics 4. Large Sze Duck Records Blue T-Shirt All in all, i'd rate a 5 out of 10. But I guess I got my stuff quicker than most, who knows. AAP _________________________________________________________________ Valentine?s Day -- Shop for gifts that spell L-O-V-E at MSN Shopping http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8323,ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24095&tcode=wlmtagline From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Tue Jan 30 14:26:23 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:26:23 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy Guy Tickets - No EC Content Message-ID: Anyone want to see some blues? I have 2 tickets for the March 10, 2007 Buddy Guy/Koko Taylor show at the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL. I realize this is not a smoky blues bar or other more intimate venue such as Buddy's Legends club in Chicago, but the concert will be in the extravagant 1920's Rialto Square and the tickets are for the 2nd row of the orchestra pit, so the seats should be great - only 2 rows away from the stage. I am unable to use the tickets due to a scheduling conflict. Before trying to offer these on eBay or try to sell them otherwise, I thought I would give Slowhanders the first opportunity. With Ticketmaster charges, I paid $172.45 for the pair and would like to recover the cost. If anyone is interested, please email me at dgkalina at sbcglobal.net. (Please use this address) Tickets are in hand and can be shipped immediately. Thanks, Dale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks in advance, Gary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070130/433659f5/attachment.htm From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Tue Jan 30 23:47:11 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:47:11 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Sydney Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550DD8@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Had the great pleasure of seeing the first Aussie Clapton show in Sydney on Monday. I actually think Derek slightly stole the show, but Eric was in fine form himself and the 2 hour show certainly did not disappoint. I also had the pleasure of meeting up with Tone from this list beforehand and along with his family and friends shared a few beers and some great conversation. We solved a few of the world's problems too, esp. for the over-50's! It had occurred to me to organise Sam's heads-on-a-stick concept to have it travel out here too, but regrettably I did not get around to organising it. Thanks for including us this time around Eric, much appreciated. Cheers, Jon *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Wed Jan 31 06:05:31 2007 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:05:31 +0900 Subject: [Slowhand] Re-Some Negative Reviews From Asia and Oz Message-ID: <006501c74527$c5ff9150$0200a8c0@trevor> I tried counting up just how many concerts EC had performed to date during the 20006/2007 Tour and honestly I gotta give up.. Maybe I am getting old.....I counted 93 recorded performances (I may be wrong). But I personally know of at least one other that does not get a mention anywhere.. God only knows how many hours the band spent on a plane travelling from one country to another and just how many countries and cities they performed in. How many lonely nights in strange hotel rooms. How many days, nights, birthdays, special family days did he and the band have to spentd away from their familes. And further more, it has not been just a matter of EC saying "this is what we will play on the tour" and we will stick to it.....The set list has evolved and changed for the better enjoyment of the fans. For that you have to practice, revise, refine and agree to. That takes time. For F@!* sake give the guy a break....if you want kareoke...go buy it... If all you want to hear is Wonderful Tonight then these concerts are NOT and never were designed for you. That track is a bonus that maybe EC feels obliged to play. If you want guitar playing by the master and his excellent band that you may not have the opportunity to see and hear again then put your bloody hand in your pocket. ENJOY....THIS MAY BE THE LAST CHANCE Trevor OZ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070131/0c421472/attachment.html From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 31 10:18:13 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:18:13 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access pack In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Pics, as in what you use for the guitar. The DVD contains a couple of interview type things and then some meandering boring studio jamming and a little bit of jj/ec producing Taj Mahal's Harp playing on Heads in Georgia. I'll never watch the dvd again, pointless content. aap ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Scott Wallenberg" Reply-To: "Scott Wallenberg" To: CC: "EC Slowhand Digest" Subject: EC Access pack Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:53:44 -0700 Apurva, 3. EC Guitar Pics ...... is that pics as in pictures or as guitar "picks" that you pluck a guitar with? Scott _________________________________________________________________ Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards? http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 From scottw at racerxill.com Wed Jan 31 12:13:12 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:13:12 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access pack References: Message-ID: Thanks... I saw that DVD clip as it was available on line to watch before thre record came out so basically they are not exactly going out of their way to offer anything extra. Scott Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Apurva Parikh" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 8:18 AM Subject: RE: EC Access pack > Pics, as in what you use for the guitar. > > The DVD contains a couple of interview type things and then some > meandering boring studio jamming and a little bit of jj/ec producing Taj > Mahal's Harp playing on Heads in Georgia. > > I'll never watch the dvd again, pointless content. > > aap > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: "Scott Wallenberg" > Reply-To: "Scott Wallenberg" > To: > CC: "EC Slowhand Digest" > Subject: EC Access pack > Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:53:44 -0700 > > Apurva, > > 3. EC Guitar Pics ...... is that pics as in pictures or as guitar > "picks" that you pluck a guitar with? > > > Scott > > _________________________________________________________________ > Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the > Academy Awards? > http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 > > From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Wed Jan 31 12:15:30 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:15:30 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access pack In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Yup. I sorta remember that, i wish i had gotten the hyde park cd that people got last year. the jj cale stuff is interesting but so much better stuff was released officially, that the "bonus" materials seem like trash to me. aap ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Scott Wallenberg" Reply-To: "Scott Wallenberg" To: "Apurva Parikh" CC: "EC Slowhand Digest" Subject: Re: EC Access pack Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:13:12 -0700 Thanks... I saw that DVD clip as it was available on line to watch before thre record came out so basically they are not exactly going out of their way to offer anything extra. Scott Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Apurva Parikh" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 8:18 AM Subject: RE: EC Access pack >Pics, as in what you use for the guitar. > >The DVD contains a couple of interview type things and then some meandering >boring studio jamming and a little bit of jj/ec producing Taj Mahal's Harp >playing on Heads in Georgia. > >I'll never watch the dvd again, pointless content. > >aap > >----Original Message Follows---- >From: "Scott Wallenberg" >Reply-To: "Scott Wallenberg" >To: >CC: "EC Slowhand Digest" >Subject: EC Access pack >Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:53:44 -0700 > >Apurva, > >3. EC Guitar Pics ...... is that pics as in pictures or as guitar >"picks" that you pluck a guitar with? > > >Scott > >_________________________________________________________________ >Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy >Awards? http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 > > _________________________________________________________________ Turn searches into helpful donations. Make your search count. http://click4thecause.live.com/search/charity/default.aspx?source=hmemtagline_donation&FORM=WLMTAG From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed Jan 31 12:57:32 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:57:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney concert review - Jenny Katz Message-ID: <312444.13363.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This from our friend Jenny Katz downunder: Before the Australian tour was announced, the Mission Wine Estate, who hold an annual 1 day music festival announced EC as their main event. Because I didn't know at the time he would be in Sydney, I travelled to Napier over the weekend to catch the show, It was awesome. I had seen the RAH show in May last year, so was familiar with the line-up and most of the set list. Sound was excellent, especially for an open stadium and the performance was amazing. The Sydney show, which opened on Monday night was the most incredible experience. I can only say that it was the best I personally have seen and what made it even sweeter was that it was in my hometown. Travelling to the States and UK to catch the tours over the past 5 years takes its toll, notwithstanding a heavy one on my bank balance which is, consequently, seriously haemorrhaging! It has been 17 years since Eric was here and the Australian audiences, who for so long have been starved of an EC live experience, were noticeably charged with the anticipation of seeing the incredibly talented line up and this man in particular. I doubt that anyone was disappointed. If they were, they didn't belong there. The moment that Tell the Truth opened the show, I knew this was going to be an incredible experience. And it was. The set list was perfect (Little Queen of Spades ... words don't do it justice), each member of the band was consummate in their performance and as usual, Eric shared the stage with his colleagues, making for a synergistic and most exquisite experience, which 2 days later is still with me. I said it after the RAH in May, Derek Trucks is destined to be the next "God". This visit is long overdue and I hope that this is not the last time we see Eric in Oz. He gets so much better with the years and I for one cannot get over the emotive and electric feeling that prevailed on the night. A genuine night to remember. For those interested, I have provided the link to the Sydney Morning Herald's review (there are two, from two different nights, so surf a little if you can't find the first one) and then I have pasted feedback I have received from other sources. http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/eric-clapton-sydney-entertainment-centre-january-29/2007/01/30/1169919338538.html "Awesome concert - EC was on great form and that Derek Trucks is something else. I don't think I've heard better slide guitar, though the people next to us complained that he spoilt it and wasn't playing in time or along with Eric - bunch of philistines. I quite enjoyed the fact that he didn't just do a 'greatest hits' set and that we got to see some of his other work. It was almost like they decided to get together for a good jamming session and invited along an audience, a gratuitous guitar fest with some fantastic solo's. " "As someone who has waited 17 years I was over the moon. I was a little afraid that the concert might have been more slow blues, but I found that it rocked along almost from start to finish. The other band members ( although Chris Stainton is in such a master class that he can hardly be classified as another band member )were magnificent, but every time I thought Derek or Doyle were sensational, Mr Clapton would again show why he has been around and commanding such reverence for over 40 years. There are no superlatives to explain what Eric Clapton is. I was in awe, in heaven. I did check the web site today but there are no seats anywhere near the stage for tomorrow." Mr Clapton, it was a pleasure and real honour to have you in Australia, please come back again soon. Jenny Katz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Norah Jones Moves Into New Terrain ? DreamWorks Ends Aardman Deal ? Inside the ARChive ? Hilton sues site over storage items ? Boomer Esiason's working goal: To save his son from cystic fibrosis ? Story Is Written on Actor's Face Yesterday's Headlines ? Author Sidney Sheldon dies at 89 ? Sting and the Police will reunite to kick off the 49th Annual Grammy Awards ? Oklahoma scores second Miss America in a row ? Chubby Checker Twists Again on DVD/ ? Kimberly Dozier pays her first visit to the CBS newsroom since getting wounded in Iraq ? California Highway Patrol urges Brandy be charged in fatal LA car crash ? Opera star in legal spat after refusing to perform with pop star due to underwear tossing ? LA judge orders arbitration in Jennifer Lopez ex?s plans for a tell-all book ? ?Dr. Phil? lawyer denies charges in lawsuit over Natalee Holloway segment ? How to become a YouTube viral video star ? Ohio Festivals and Events ? Briefs ? Jewel goes country ? ROCKWELL'S ABE ? Local Movie Listings ? Movie Reviews Advertisement Travel deep inside a secret musical treasure trove in a video report by asap?s Jaime Holguin and Bernadette Tuazon. NEW YORK Inside a nondescript building downtown lies the Holy Grail of popular music. More than 2 million items, including musical recordings, books, magazines, videos, films, photographs, press kits and newspapers clippings, comprise the ARChive of Contemporary Music?s collection. The capitalization is deliberate ? a semi-religious reference to a collection spanning from the end of World War II to the present. It?s the largest collection of popular music in the United States, and possibly the world. Inside you?ll find original Beatles, obscure albums and autographs from Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones. The nonprofit archive is partially funded by some big name members of its Board of Advisors, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, David Byrne and Keith Richards. The Rolling Stones guitarist recently gave a Robert Johnson original 78 recording, ?Me and The Devil Blues?/?Little Queen of Spades.? It?s one of about 10 to 15 copies known to exist. ?He gives us a certain amount every year just to make sure we catalog and buy really good blues records,? says Bob George, the center?s director. George says the goal of the center is to one day allow authors, educators, historians, musicians and students to access the musical heritage of the past half century, including the expansive collection of iconic album covers. ?They?re important cultural artifacts, and I don?t think we really have that anymore, not since maybe the Nirvana cover of the little baby swimming,? George says. The collection is closed to the public, but asap?s JAIME HOLGUIN and BERNADETTE TUAZON were allowed inside with a video camera to capture this treasure trove of sound. Cheers, Declan ************************************ --------------------------------- Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Yahoo! Mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070131/3070ab40/attachment.html From eric.lacroix at free.fr Wed Jan 31 16:24:38 2007 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:24:38 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] quote from smh.com.au Message-ID: <45C10916.5050709@free.fr> Hello all, sorry if this has allready been posted, but I haven't read the digest for at least 2 weeks. Here is a short review of EC's las show(s) in Sydney : http://www.smh.com.au/news/arts/claptons-slow-hand-can-still-quicken-pulse/2007/01/29/1169919279992.html You can read "He is the perfect example of a musician who seems to have no filter between his feelings and his playing." I'm feel 100% the same way, and it is a very good way to describe why EC is different from other guitarists. Eric From phaworth at bigpond.net.au Wed Jan 31 18:43:47 2007 From: phaworth at bigpond.net.au (phaworth at bigpond.net.au) Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:43:47 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Melbourne Sunday night Message-ID: <17827303.1170287027095.JavaMail.root@web06ps> Wife and I are travelling over to Melb from Tassie for Sunday night's concert. Anyone else from the Oz list going? perhaps meet up before hand? e-mail me if interested phaworth at bigpond.net.au Looking forward very much to this after 17 years - I saw him the previous 2 tours, so decided to spring for Platinum tix this time. As a mate said, this works out to only $23 per year's wait. He also saw him @ RAH last year, and reckons we're being short changed - RAH set had 19 songs, we only get 16!!! cheers Peter in Tassie From susbastille at msn.com Thu Feb 1 14:39:43 2007 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:39:43 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Shortchanged Message-ID: "He also saw him @ RAH last year, and reckons we're being short changed - RAH set had 19 songs, we only get 16!!!" cheers Peter in Tassie Peter, I don't know if you're seriously hung up on the number or being tongue-in-cheek, but I would tell your friend that some of the songs have become extended jams since the time when they were short and sweet at the RAH last year, which of course, translates into less numbers performed. And numbers aside, looking at the set list Australia has been privileged to receive, I don't see how one could look at it as being shortchanged...unless one just wants the hits as some do. I do hope the show is all you want it to be. Enjoy!!!! susan (Don't read further if you don't want to know the probable set list.) RAH show '06: 01. Pretending 02. So Tired 03. Got To Get Better In A Little While 04. Lost And Found 05. I Shot The Sheriff 06. Let It Rain sit down set 07. Back Home 08. I Am Yours 09. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 10. Milkcow Blues 11. Running On Faith 12. After Midnight 13. Little Queen Of Spades 14. Everybody Oughta Make A Change 15. Motherless Children 16. Wonderful Tonight 17. Layla 18. Cocaine sydney shows: 01. Tell The Truth 02. Key To The Highway 03. Got to Get Better in A Little While 04. Little Wing 05. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? Sit Down Set 06. Driftin' Blues (EC Solo) 07. Outside Woman Blues 08. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out 09. Running On Faith 10. Motherless Children 11. Little Queen of Spades 12. Further On Up The Road 13. Wonderful Tonight 14. Layla Encore 15. Cocaine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070201/496d9117/attachment.html From artaarias at yahoo.com Thu Feb 1 22:33:12 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:33:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Live in Hong Kong Message-ID: <154207.71295.qm@web56915.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EC and band Live at the AsiaWorld Arena, Hong Kong, January 17, 2007 on mp3: http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities07/ARechk.html Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com From weedweed at tiscali.fr Fri Feb 2 06:02:11 2007 From: weedweed at tiscali.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?JYB?=) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:02:11 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] =?iso-8859-1?q?Melbourne_Sunday_night?= Message-ID: Hi, I remember some post here at the beginning of the tour stating that it was not worth the effort anymore to attend EC 2006 tour regarding the somewhat boring crowd pleaser setlist. Who would imagine that the situation woul devolve this way? Although I was lucky to attend the very first leg of the european tour, including the electric version of "Running On Faith" and the still fabulous version of "Wonderful Tonight", at the time EC reached Asia I was quite desperate not to be able to witness "Tell the Truth" and "Little Wing". [please come back to Europe and grace us with these!] And then some voices said "uh Eric did not play the usual crowd pleasers..." [funny no?]*. In some way, we have always some reasons to say this was not perfect and it would have been better if... [and this include myself]. But on the other hand, this 2006/2007 tour was enjoyable, and I enjoyed the ones I attended. [Motherless Children featuring these 3 slide is still ringing like mad in my brain - where is the doctor?]. Yes only 16 tunes now instead of 19 but first this is quality over quantity. How long was the show? If it is still a 2 hours running show then actualy no loss of music but some extended guitar playing between these three instead... Regards, JYB * : maybe the next tour will feature different setlist, each night labelled CP, DHF, DDHF or GEF CP : crowd pleaser DHF : die hard fan DDHF : double die hard fan GEF : generaly enjoyable fan --------------------- ALICE SECURITE ENFANTS --------------------- Prot?gez vos enfants des dangers d'Internet en installant S?curit? Enfants, le contr?le parental d'Alice. http://www.aliceadsl.fr/securitepc/default_copa.asp From gwornex at yahoo.com Fri Feb 2 10:53:14 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 07:53:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Bad PR move Message-ID: <565342.11298.qm@web50115.mail.yahoo.com> I can't believe this winery wouldn't have known EC's history before they did this... http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/26418.html From christopher_w_fields at yahoo.com Fri Feb 2 14:29:47 2007 From: christopher_w_fields at yahoo.com (Christopher W Fields) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:29:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] just could not let this tour go by... Message-ID: <401123.35440.qm@web32207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ...without at least getting to see one show.... last night while I was listening to a boot from a few weeks ago I came up with a spur of the moment idea....I missed the shows that came to the local Boston area, due to work and NASCAR race trips, and facing the fact that this would be the 3rd tour I missed in a row I took a stand and said no freaking way ! so I went surfin' the web pick a date that I could work into my working life and NASCAR race trips, and bought a ticket....then went to to book a flight and a hotel near to the venue.... I'll be seeing the FINAL show of the tour, April 6th in Columbus OH....anyone gonna be seeing this show ? I'm flying into the city that morning and flying out the next morning for home....I'll be on my own and would love to meet up with any SD'ers who plan to be attending the show for dinner and/or drinks before and after the show ! drop me a line ! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070202/2f7b293f/attachment.htm From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Fri Feb 2 15:26:52 2007 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:26:52 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Possible Releases 07 Message-ID: Has anyone heard anything about possible releases for 07? It seems to me the following three items might be POSSIBLE: 1) Deluxe Edition of Slowhand (30th anniversary). 2) the rumoured Warners boxed-set, perhaps complete with career-spanning DVD. 3) World Tour 06/07 CD and/or DVD, just in time for Xmas. The boxed set was mentioned when the autobiography was first mentioned, but then I haven't heard anything since. Best, Ken From cbird at iinet.net.au Fri Feb 2 15:42:10 2007 From: cbird at iinet.net.au (Carey Bird) Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:42:10 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 30 Jan 07 Message-ID: <001d01c7470a$9d625220$6e20a87c@birdies> I attended the Sydney show at the Ent Cent on Tues night. Despite being a long time EC fan (well, since mid-70's anyway), this was my first real opportunity to catch him live EVER! (I recall he played in NZ in about '84 but the gig was at the other end of the country and just before my final exam...) so boy, was I looking forward to it. Enjoyed the support act - Mia Dyson - a local girl who is worth checking out (sort of in the Bonnie Raitt/Susan Tedeschi vein). She's definitely got talent, and plays a mean lap steel. Then EC and band hit the stage and the aural assault began... I dont think I could have chosen a better set-list (well, except to make it longer). No "Sheriff", no "Tears in Heaven", no "Pretending". From the opening of "Tell The Truth", it was just great blues/rock music that harked back to my favourite album. Highlights for me: "Why Does Love..." was special with some great interplay between the guitarists on the slow descent from the climax just like on LAOALS "Little Wing" - never thought I would get to hear it live. "Driftin'" - sublime, with the crowd right behind EC and responding to every lick. "Motherless Children" Wow! "Little Queen of Spades" - great soloing from Doyle, Trucks and Stainton. "Crossroads" - Fast version (even if the present incarnation is a long way removed from THAT solo). As so many others have indicated, Derek Trucks is something special and it is a measure of EC's stature that you could see him enjoying Derek's solos - standing back and smiling, or shaking his head. Doyle did nothing wrong either (and a lot right) - it cant be easy sharing the stage with a legend and a prodigy. Being a guitarhead, the extended soloing on a smaller number of songs was exactly what the doctor ordered (although my wife - not a guitarhead - thought otherwise). Many thanks for coming to Sydney Eric. For some of us it was something special (and, if you are listening, we DEMAND a DVD of this tour - how about a "Layla Live" DVD? You know, all of LAOALS performed live, with a few extras like "Driftin'", "Spades", "Got to Get Better" and "Motherless Children" thrown in as bonus tracks... After all, it now appears that the only LAOALS tracks you haven't performed yet are "I Looked Away" and "Its Too Late" - easily remedied. And if it is of any assistance, I would be glad to help out with production and engineering duties - in exchange for a large fee and an autographed strat of course :-) Dont leave it so long next time. Carey From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Feb 2 23:44:13 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:44:13 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 30 Jan 07 Message-ID: Carey: thanks for the great post. could feel the love and joy all the way over here in USA. glad you enjoyed. e Blond Rocker -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Peter in Tassie ************************************************** Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" "He also saw him @ RAH last year, and reckons we're being short changed - RAH set had 19 songs, we only get 16!!!" cheers Peter in Tassie Peter, I don't know if you're seriously hung up on the number or being tongue-in-cheek, but I would tell your friend that some of the songs have become extended jams since the time when they were short and sweet at the RAH last year, which of course, translates into less numbers performed. And numbers aside, looking at the set list Australia has been privileged to receive, I don't see how one could look at it as being shortchanged...unless one just wants the hits as some do. I do hope the show is all you want it to be. Enjoy!!!! susan From gabt at mac.com Sat Feb 3 13:41:21 2007 From: gabt at mac.com (Grant Abt) Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 18:41:21 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] LAOALS songs... Message-ID: <54FB0C51-147F-4595-9AC7-7C57D325A5FD@mac.com> Carey, I don't think he's played "Keep On Growing" yet, which is unfortunate because it's my favorite track from the Layla album. From memory it's only been caught on tape from a live concert once, a bootleg from the mid seventies called "Splendor". http://page.infinit.net/ronfaith/ec75-79.html (expat aussie) Grant. From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Feb 5 00:01:06 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:01:06 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] robert randolph causes a ruckus! Message-ID: <00de01c748e2$a5e9a4f0$2d01a8c0@Family> looks like the band played in the same WAAAY right-wing, christian town depicted in "Footloose" where no one on campus was allowed to dance!! it is 2007, isn't it??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ikKeieqF4&NR l8r sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070205/8e7c71c3/attachment.html From kblanto at yahoo.com Tue Feb 6 13:52:58 2007 From: kblanto at yahoo.com (kavin blanton) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:52:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for EC's Tour manager or someone to contact who is conected to the US leg of this tour Message-ID: <534833.59406.qm@web39613.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello, I asked for help on this a while ago and got a response from Sebastien for a number for EC's publicist, but I think this is the wrong person and I need to find someone else. So is there anyone who can help me to find EC manager or someone who is pretty close to him who can help me to get my friend backstage to see him. One of the ladies I work with worked with him on the Crossroads center. She was the one who developed the actual program that the patients go through while they are at the Crossroads Center. She has not talked to him since she left in 2000. She showed me some pictures of her and him together at the Center and they look like they were taken in 1998 when he released Pilgrim. Any way if anyone out there can help me to get in contact with EC's tour management for the US tour starting later this month she would be so grateful and I will send some CD's or something to them for getting her in touch with him. Thanks for all your help, ~Kavin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather From kblanto at yahoo.com Tue Feb 6 14:25:18 2007 From: kblanto at yahoo.com (kavin blanton) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:25:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for EC's Tour manager or someone to contact who is conected Message-ID: <460287.39293.qm@web39606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sorry I forgot to mention my contact info. Please feel free to contact me off the list at kblanto at yahoo.com Thanks again, ~Kavin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Feb 6 17:08:29 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:08:29 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Joe, anyone?/crossroads festival 2 info References: <000801c74993$58dc4800$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Message-ID: <03cb01c74a3b$5631f930$2d01a8c0@Family> an absolutely outstanding show last saturday! by the way, he confirmed the crossroads 2 guitar festival in chicago on 7/28, as he said he could not make it due to his touring schedule taking him to europe this summer....see you all in Chicago!! out sambo8 ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Proctor To: Slowhand Digest Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:05 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Joe, anyone? I have an extra ticket to see Joe Bonamassa at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte this Wednesday. Free to a good home. Any takers? Road trip, Sam? Contact me offline if interested. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070206/fe6a75cb/attachment.htm From claptofan at yahoo.com Tue Feb 6 18:57:12 2007 From: claptofan at yahoo.com (Claptofan) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 15:57:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] who sings somewhere over the rainbow? Message-ID: <589926.39097.qm@web36611.mail.mud.yahoo.com> according to my 2.5 year old, it is eric clapton (courtesy of the omcomr cd) it is good to get to them when they are young... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From downtownstreets at hotmail.com Wed Feb 7 12:05:42 2007 From: downtownstreets at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:05:42 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Yeah! WT Rules!!! (hehehe) Message-ID: Acording to New York Daily News journal, here are the all time most romantics songs (it must have at least 10 years old to be qualified). I always knew it should be awarded! 1. "My Girl" - The Temptations 2. "I?ll Be There" - The Jackson 5 3. "Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton 4. "I Just Called to Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder 5. "You Are So Beautiful" - Billy Preston/Joe Cocker 6. "In My Life" - The Beatles 7. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" - Roberta Flack 8. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" - Elvis Presley 9. "Michelle" - The Beatles 10. "I Can?t Stop Loving You" - Ray Charles 11. "Best of My Love" - The Emotions 12. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon & Garfunkel 13. "All I Have to Do Is Dream" - The Everly Brothers 14. "You?ve Got a Friend" - Carole King 15. "Killing Me Softly With His Song" - Roberta Flack 16. "To Sir With Love" - Lulu 17. "Sherry" - The Four Seasons 18. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" - Queen 19. "Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers 20. "Save the Last Dance for Me" - The Drifters 21. "Stay" - Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs 22. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" - Carole King 23. "Up on the Roof" - The Drifters/Carole King 24. "He?s So Fine" - The Chiffons 25. "I Will Follow Him" - Little Peggy March 26. "Chapel of Love" - The Dixiecups 27. "My Guy" - Mary Wells 28. "Happy Together" - The Turtles 29. "Back in My Arms Again" - The Supremes 30. "I Got You Babe" - Sonny & Cher 31. "My Love" - Petulia Clark 32. "You?re My Soul and Inspiration" - The Righteous Brothers 33. "I Will Always Love You" - Dolly Parton/Whitney Houston 34. "When a Man Loves a Woman" - Percy Sledge 35. "Reach Out I?ll Be There" - The Four Tops 36. "Strangers in the Night" - Frank Sinatra 37. "Baby Love" - The Supremes 38. "This Guys? in Love With You" - Herb Alpert 39. "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" - Henry Mancini 40. "Higher Love" - Stevie Winwood 41. "Sugar Sugar" - The Archies 42. "The Long and Winding Road" - The Beatles 43. "Close to You" - The Carpenters 44. "Ain?t No Mountain High Enough" - Diana Ross 45. "Lets Stay Together" - Al Green 46. "Heart of Gold" - Neil Young 47. "Here There and Everywhere" - The Beatles 48. "Lean On Me" - Bill Withers 49. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" - Stevie Wonder 50. "Let?s Get It On" - Marvin Gaye 51. "Midnight Train to Georgia" - Gladys Knight 52. "The Way We Were" - Barbra Streisand 53. "Love?s Theme" - The Love Unlimited Orchestra 54. "Hooked on a Feeling" - Blue Swede 55. "Feel Like Makin? Love" - Roberta Flack 56. "Can?t Get Enough of Your Love Baby" - Barry White 57. "Then Came You" - Dionne Warwick & The Spinners 58. "Lovin You" - Minnie Ripperton 59. "Shining Star" - Earth Wind & Fire 60. "You Don?t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" - Marilyn McCoo e Billy David 61. "How Deep Is Your Love" - The Bee Gees 62. "You?re the One That I Want" - John Travlota e Olivia Newton John 63. "Love You Inside Out" - Bee Gees 64. "Come On Eileen" - Dexy?s Midnight Runners 65. "Time After Time" - Cyndi Lauper 66. "Crazy for You" - Madonna 67. "Take On Me" - A-Ha 68. "Moon River" - Henry Mancini 69. "With or Without You" - U2 70. "Vision of Love" - Mariah Carey 71. "Kiss from a Rose" - Seal 72. "Girl" - The Beatles 73. "Chelsea Morning" - Joni Mitchell 74. "P.S. I Love You" - The Beatles 75. "Just Like a Woman" - Bob Dylan 76. "Do You Believe in Magic" - The Lovin? Spoonful 77. "Still in Love With You" - Al Green 78. "Somewhere" - Steven Sondheim 78. "On the Street Where You Live" - Lerner & Lowe 79. "Saving All My Love for You" - Whitney Houston 80. "Always on My Mind" - Willie Nelson 81. "Crazy" - Patsy Cline 82. "Sexual Healing" - Marvin Gaye 83. "Do You Wanna Dance" - Bette Midler 84. "Fever" - Peggy Lee 85. "Last Dance" - Donna Summer 86. "Just the Way You Are" - Billy Joel 87. "Songbird" - Fleetwood Mac 88. "You Make Lovin? Fun" - Fleetwood Mac 89. "At Last" - Etta James 90. "All I Really Want" - Joni Mitchell 91. "Natural Woman" - Aretha Franklin 92. "Theme Song from a Man and a Woman" - Anita Kerr Singers 93. "Someone to Watch Over Me" - Linda Ronstadt 94. "Some Enchanted Evening" - de "South Pacific" 95. "Do You Love Me?" - de "Fiddler On The Roof" 96. "Alison" - Elvis Costello 97. "How Can I Tell You" - Cat Stevens 98. "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" - Van Morrison 99. "When I Fall in Love" - Nat King Cole 100. "Oh girl" - The Chi-Lites ____________________________________ Conhe?a meu cd "Downtown Streets" (Blues) Visite os sites: www.fabiodwyer.com.br e www.buscamp3.com.br/fabiodwyer _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger: converse com os seus amigos online. http://messenger.msn.com.br From letitloose77 at hotmail.com Wed Feb 7 12:06:51 2007 From: letitloose77 at hotmail.com (Justin Stygles) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:06:51 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: I have danced my daughter to sleep (age 4) with Over the rainbow so she learned the song by way of EC. It wasnt until she watched the Wizard of Oz that she made the connections. Our school is having the Wizard of oz as a play this year and Dorothy is in my class. Guess what, she is learning the song by using the instrumental of Over the Rainbow found on GeneralProbe 2001. Thanks Eric!!! Justin _________________________________________________________________ >From predictions to trailers, check out the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards? http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline1 From PtTuller at charter.net Wed Feb 7 12:15:40 2007 From: PtTuller at charter.net (Patrick Tuller) Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:15:40 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] who sings somewhere over the rainbow? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That's great! My three-year-old daughter falls asleep some nights listening to the Concerto for the Electric Guitar and also likes the Beatles since I've been showing her the old Beatles cartoons. Somewhere Over the Rainbow is also one of her favorite songs. Getting them interested when they are young definitely does make a difference. Patrick From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Wed Feb 7 12:23:27 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:23:27 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] who sings somewhere over the rainbow? Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105CEE@mewtwo.RMS.local> LOL! That child needs to see "The Wizard of Oz", immediately! Well, maybe wait until he or she is old enough not to be scared by the flying monkeys! Not to disparage EC's version, but the original is too beautiful to miss. Debby J. -----Original Message----- From: Claptofan [mailto:claptofan at yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 6:57 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] who sings somewhere over the rainbow? according to my 2.5 year old, it is eric clapton (courtesy of the omcomr cd) it is good to get to them when they are young... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From reciul at mac.com Wed Feb 7 17:38:34 2007 From: reciul at mac.com (Ron Ciul) Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:38:34 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Sam down under In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002701c74b08$b66a9b90$6800a8c0@Laptop> Sam did you go to AU to see the concert or did you get a audio of the show. Either way, you amaze me. Are you still going to the Detroit show? Ron Ciul >From: "sam mangano" an absolutely outstanding show last saturday! by the way, he confirmed the crossroads 2 guitar festival in chicago on 7/28, as he said he could not make it due to his touring schedule taking him to europe this summer....see you all in Chicago!! From gwornex at yahoo.com Thu Feb 8 15:02:34 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:02:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Non EC content Message-ID: <381765.52445.qm@web50110.mail.yahoo.com> For those interested in rock history, heres a clip of Bill Haley and the Comets with his great lead guitarist, Franny Beecher who was playin a Les Paul in a rock band back when EC and Jimmy Page were still in grammar school....:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdRaQZCOEf4&mode=related&search= G.W. From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Thu Feb 8 15:47:50 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:47:50 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Over The Rainbow - the dangers of over exposure Message-ID: >Getting them interested when they are young definitely does make a difference. I had to drag my 16 year old son along to the recent Clapton concert. He begrudgingly went (well he had to go) and to rub salt into the wound said "Wonderful Tonight" was the only decent thing Clapton's done, knowing full well I hate this song. After the concert I asked him what he thought: "If I hadn't heard his songs SO many times in SO many different versions ALL THE TIME, I may have looked forward to it." Tread carefully parents. Tone From EFSCHUL at aol.com Thu Feb 8 16:34:48 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:34:48 EST Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy P Message-ID: Someone sent me a boot from a gig from European 2006 tour...on the night or a few nights after Billy Preston passed, EC added "Over the Rainbow" in Billy's memory...i thought the disk was done and was going to pop it out..but then heard something was starting...it was the extra song for Billy...nice guy that Slowhand... Blond Rocker -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070209/b130a568/attachment.htm From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Feb 8 17:51:10 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:51:10 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Slowhand] clarification of my bonamassa post Message-ID: <14121584.3155951170975070490.JavaMail.root@vms171.mailsrvcs.net> Hi all: my post that Ron referenced below was in response to Steve Proctor's offer of a free ticket to Joe Bonamassa's upcoming show in charlotte. when i said "last saturdays show", i meant Joes, not EC's in australia. joe confirmed the festival in chicago by saying he could not attend...sorry for any confusion! Ron, yes, i still have my tix from last fall for the detroit EC show, so if you are planning on going, let me know as i would be glad to meet you! regards sammy >Sam did you go to AU to see the concert or did you get a audio of the show. >Either way, you amaze me. Are you still going to the Detroit show? >Ron Ciul > >>From: "sam mangano" >an absolutely outstanding show last saturday! by the way, he confirmed the >crossroads 2 guitar festival in chicago on 7/28, as he said he could not make it >due to his touring schedule taking him to europe this summer....see you all in >Chicago!! > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Slowhand mailing list >Slowhand at planet-torque.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From gretimo at yahoo.com Thu Feb 8 21:41:18 2007 From: gretimo at yahoo.com (Greg Timoteo) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:41:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Yeah! WT Rules!!! Message-ID: <326391.73982.qm@web51404.mail.yahoo.com> Where is Harrison's Something??? It would have placed in the top 5 with me. Greg Sacramento, CA --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070208/be4fcd0b/attachment.htm From backlezz at hotmail.com Fri Feb 9 10:14:27 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:14:27 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy Message-ID: >From what I can gather the "Over the Rainbow" on a boot from June 6 is recorded in Buffalo on June 15, 2001. However, I don't doubt that EC was thinking of good ol' Billy during the period of the latter's passing... Any news about ECs rumoured Glastonbury appearance? I still hope for a festival tour of Europe before the probable Crossroads Fest II. Regards KS _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger overalt med WebMessenger http://webmessenger.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no - Den korteste veien mellom deg og dine venner From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Feb 9 10:29:06 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:29:06 EST Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy Message-ID: Perhaps my earlier post was not clear. I have a boot where EC sang "Over the Rainbow" FOR BILLY PRESTON during the European tour 2006 (perhaps it was Finland) the night Billy died or a few nights later. Here's my original post again... Someone sent me a boot from a gig from European 2006 tour...on the night or a few nights after Billy Preston passed, EC added "Over the Rainbow" in Billy's memory...i thought the disk was done and was going to pop it out..but then heard something was starting...it was the extra song for Billy...nice guy that Slowhand... In a message dated 2/9/2007 10:18:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, backlezz at hotmail.com writes: >From what I can gather the "Over the Rainbow" on a boot from June 6 is recorded in Buffalo on June 15, 2001. However, I don't doubt that EC was thinking of good ol' Billy during the period of the latter's passing... Any news about ECs rumoured Glastonbury appearance? I still hope for a festival tour of Europe before the probable Crossroads Fest II. Regards KS _________________________________________________________________ MSN Messenger overalt med WebMessenger http://webmessenger.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no - Den korteste veien mellom deg og dine venner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070209/0f724ec0/attachment.htm From backlezz at hotmail.com Fri Feb 9 10:53:14 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:53:14 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy Message-ID: Blond Rocker, Yes, I think I got you right the first time, that EC played a tribute to Billy last summer. But the thing is, I cannot find Over the Rainbow in the set for any of the European dates in 2006. Billy passed away June 6, 2006. A particular boot from this date has Over the Rainbow as a hidden track. According to the Geetarz site it's recorded on the 2001 Reptile tour, in Buffalo. Correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers, KS Blond Rocker wrote: "Perhaps my earlier post was not clear. I have a boot where EC sang "Over the Rainbow" FOR BILLY PRESTON during the European tour 2006 (perhaps it was Finland) the night Billy died or a few nights later. Here's my original post again... Someone sent me a boot from a gig from European 2006 tour...on the night or a few nights after Billy Preston passed, EC added "Over the Rainbow" in Billy's memory...i thought the disk was done and was going to pop it out..but then heard something was starting...it was the extra song for Billy...nice guy that Slowhand..." backlezz at hotmail.com writes: >From what I can gather the "Over the Rainbow" on a boot from June 6 is recorded in Buffalo on June 15, 2001. However, I don't doubt that EC was thinking of good ol' Billy during the period of the latter's passing... Any news about ECs rumoured Glastonbury appearance? I still hope for a festival tour of Europe before the probable Crossroads Fest II. Regards KS _________________________________________________________________ Trangt om plassen? http://www.hotmail.com MSN Hotmail gir deg 250MB gratis lagringsplass From backlezz at hotmail.com Fri Feb 9 11:03:26 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:03:26 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy Message-ID: Blond Rocker, Yes, I think I got you right, that EC played a tribute to Billy last summer. But the thing is, I cannot find Over the Rainbow in the set for any of the European dates in 2006. Billy passed away June 6, 2006. A particular boot from this date has Over the Rainbow as a hidden track. According to the Geetarz site it's recorded on the 2001 Reptile tour, in Buffalo. Correct me if I'm wrong. Cheers, KS Blond Rocker wrote: "Perhaps my earlier post was not clear. I have a boot where EC sang "Over the Rainbow" FOR BILLY PRESTON during the European tour 2006 (perhaps it was Finland) the night Billy died or a few nights later. Here's my original post again... Someone sent me a boot from a gig from European 2006 tour...on the night or a few nights after Billy Preston passed, EC added "Over the Rainbow" in Billy's memory...i thought the disk was done and was going to pop it out..but then heard something was starting...it was the extra song for Billy...nice guy that Slowhand..." backlezz at hotmail.com writes: "From what I can gather the "Over the Rainbow" on a boot from June 6 is recorded in Buffalo on June 15, 2001. However, I don't doubt that EC was thinking of good ol' Billy during the period of the latter's passing... Any news about ECs rumoured Glastonbury appearance? I still hope for a festival tour of Europe before the probable Crossroads Fest II. Regards KS" _________________________________________________________________ MSN Spaces http://spaces.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no Vis hvem du er og hva du vil From liabar at tin.it Fri Feb 9 15:29:40 2007 From: liabar at tin.it (LIABARTOLOMEI) Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 21:29:40 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] interesting Daring Rolling Stone Magazine Message-ID: <00a901c74c89$0b88be50$67f5abd4@computer> Deal Slowhanders probably most of you have already contributed to the discussion ABOUT WHO THE NEW GUITAR GOD IS at http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/02/07/watch-our-new-guitar-gods-doing-what-they-do-best-playing-live-and-loud/ Please almighty Delta Nick let Rolling Stone 's readers have your point of view there. Please make justice . Eric seems one of the many past heroes HE is solid gold still today to my ears! Cheers lia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Hard to believe that Eric would do the song without rehearsing it with the band or play it only once unless he did it solo? Inquiring minds want to know :-) Scott From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Sat Feb 10 08:31:22 2007 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (a linden) Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:31:22 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] "Over the Rainbow" for Billy Message-ID: <825258.80784.qm@web26513.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> It seems, that somebody added Over the Rainbow from HSBC Arena Buffalo, New York, June 15, 2001 to the Leipzig 2006 bootleg as the Leipzig gig was on the day Billy Preston died. http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/2006-06-06-leipzig.htm So Eric Clapton hasn't performed Over the Rainbow during his 2006 tour. Jan ___________________________________________________________ Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html From drpr at earthlink.net Sat Feb 10 08:39:27 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:39:27 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Nathan up for a Grammy Message-ID: <001001c74d19$c2bdac80$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Fourplay's album X is nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Pop Instrumental Album. The other nominees are New Beginnings by Gerald Albright, Fire Wire by Larry Carlton, Fingerprints by Peter Frampton and Wrapped In A Dream by Spyro Gyra. A nice article about Nathan is in the San Diego paper: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070209-9999-lz1c09grammy.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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According to Pollstar, either artist should be available in late July. There are many other capable female guitar players, but may I suggest Rodrigo y Gabriela? Gabriela alternates between Latin/flamenco stylings and playing her acoustic guitar like a drum. Second, there were simply too many wonderful moments that were not on the DVD. I understand licensing concerns, but to interrupt songs by Honeyboy Edwards and Robert Lockwood Junior seems criminal. How can a DVD truly represent a Guitar Festival yet omit Jeff Beck onstage with Eric Clapton? Neil Schoen's opened the Cotton Bowl concert with thirty minutes of Hendrix songs. Stunning, yet only a few seconds were featured in the montage. Lawrence Juber played an entire version of the electric "Layla" on an acoustic guitar. He even included the little bird sound at the end! I have never seen so many people remain silent for so long. James Burton, Doyle Dykes, Marty Stuart and Jed Williams' rockabilly sendoff for Ronald Regan, who died the previous evening, was quite moving. Third, WHY was the first song on the DVD "Cocaine???" The cause was a drug rehab center. I realize the song discourages cocaine use, but I don't think casual fans see it that way. Even Clapton has observed that the song is ambiguous. Clapton could have referenced the Crossroads Centre by performing "Crossroads" and "Let It Grow." ("Crossroads" was supposed to be performed by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and maybe Z.Z. Topp, but it looked like we were about to be hit by a Texas twister.) Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Email: fcs at global.co.za From kbw at mchsi.com Mon Feb 12 12:18:00 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:18:00 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] once more over the rainbow Message-ID: <001501c74ec9$c040be50$fefdd80c@Dell> Jeff Beck has been encoring with Over the Rainbow the past two years. Don't know what moved him to do so or if there is an EC connection. He can be seen performing it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_YVhbPlTnc&mode=related&search The song is included on his most recent release, formerly available only at his shows and then briefly at his online store, now again available at: http://stores.musictoday.com/store/dept.asp?band_id=418&dept_id=1002&sfid=2 where troubles melt like lemondrops brooz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070212/17217a48/attachment.html From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Mon Feb 12 20:55:55 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:55:55 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Guitar Festival Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550DE5@lands.nsw.gov.au> Sonny Landreth also appeared at the 2004 Crossroads Festival, but perhaps was only involved in the workshops. As far as I can recall Sonny does not feature on the DVD, which is a crying shame, because I would certainly like to see Eric and Sonny play together at some stage. That possibility would seem less likely now that Eric employs another pretty handy slide player....... Cheers, Jon ________________________________ From: Steve Proctor [mailto:drpr at earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, 11 February 2007 2:10 AM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Guitar Festival It seems likely that there will be a second coming of the Crossroads Guitar Festival. It is also likely that someone from Camp EC monitors these discussions. So, I would like to make a few suggestions to make the second Crossroads Guitar Festival even better than the first. Maybe this will spawn some discussion about what we liked and disliked about the Festival. First, you simply have to feature some female guitar players. I know - Bonnie Raitt was in Atlanta and Rory Block was in Kentucky during the first Festival. But Guitar Player magazine has slammed the Festival on three different occasions over this point. According to Pollstar, either artist should be available in late July. There are many other capable female guitar players, but may I suggest Rodrigo y Gabriela? Gabriela alternates between Latin/flamenco stylings and playing her acoustic guitar like a drum. Second, there were simply too many wonderful moments that were not on the DVD. I understand licensing concerns, but to interrupt songs by Honeyboy Edwards and Robert Lockwood Junior seems criminal. How can a DVD truly represent a Guitar Festival yet omit Jeff Beck onstage with Eric Clapton? Neil Schoen's opened the Cotton Bowl concert with thirty minutes of Hendrix songs. Stunning, yet only a few seconds were featured in the montage. Lawrence Juber played an entire version of the electric "Layla" on an acoustic guitar. He even included the little bird sound at the end! I have never seen so many people remain silent for so long. James Burton, Doyle Dykes, Marty Stuart and Jed Williams' rockabilly sendoff for Ronald Regan, who died the previous evening, was quite moving. Third, WHY was the first song on the DVD "Cocaine???" The cause was a drug rehab center. I realize the song discourages cocaine use, but I don't think casual fans see it that way. Even Clapton has observed that the song is ambiguous. Clapton could have referenced the Crossroads Centre by performing "Crossroads" and "Let It Grow." ("Crossroads" was supposed to be performed by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and maybe Z.Z. Topp, but it looked like we were about to be hit by a Texas twister.) Steve *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A couple of other moments from the show that were not featured in the DVD: 1) Dan Tyminski said that his office received a fax inviting him to participate. He said he thought it was a mistake, but decided to show up anyway! 2) Eric Johnson's guitar tech tried desperately, and in vain, to get Clapton to join Johnson on stage. 3) It would have been nice for the DVD to show some footage of the vendor area, the Dallas Guitar show and the exhibit of Clapton's soon-to-be auctioned guitars. It would have helped convey how big the event was. 4) Fans were actually able to meet some performers. For example, I met Joe Bonamassa checking out the Dallas Guitar Show. Pat Metheny and others did meet and greet sessions. Daryl Jones, who plays bass for the Stones, was milling around the vendor booths. I don't think he performed with anyone - he was just there as a fan. Then there was that other guy I met purely by accident... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070214/40aaa3bb/attachment.htm From rene.aagaard at get2net.dk Wed Feb 14 13:06:57 2007 From: rene.aagaard at get2net.dk (=?iso-8859-1?B?UmVu6Q==?=) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:06:57 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton and Roy Rogers? OT Message-ID: <026801c75062$eb6ced70$c74b4953@computer> Nope, they have never played together. Roy Rogers is an amazing live-performer. Not many comes close to him, when he is playing his Delta Blues. I have enjoyed him several times in Copenhagen and he is ALWAYS good. AND friendly after the show. A very nice person. You MUST go see him live. Unfortunately his records are not of the same intensive class so you can't get an idea of his show from them even if they are well played and produced. Last time - a couple of years ago - he was in Copenhagen, he told that there actually was a live record coming, but I haven't seen it yet. All the best/hilsen Ren? Aagaard ?lek?ret 13 DK-3450 Alleroed Denmark Visit my HOMEPAGE: http://www.123hjemmeside.dk/shellack-78-lakplader AND: http://hjem.get2net.dk/rene.aagaard/start.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070214/5358a566/attachment.html From Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au Wed Feb 14 22:13:57 2007 From: Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au (Hubert Orbons) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:43:57 +1030 Subject: [Slowhand] Adelaide Australia concert review 9 Feb 07 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <45D3CFF5.9070405@flinders.edu.au> Hi folks, Apologies for tardiness but here is my review of the Adelaide concert last Friday. Eric Clapton Adelaide Entertainment Centre concert 9-Feb-07 SETLIST Electric Tell the truth Key to the highway Got to get better in a little while Little wing Unknown ? Gone in a little while ? Acoustic with some electric Driftin? & driftin? Outside woman blues Nobody knows you when you?re down and out Running on faith Electric Motherless Children Little Queen of Spades (~17 mins) Further on up the road Wonderful tonight Layla Encore Cocaine Crossroads No announcement just walked on stage. No intro or talk between first few songs, then hello Adelaide (or something similar). Little else was said all night apart from the band intros. Sound was initially distorted, unclear and muddy from our seats (about 10 o?clock from EC and about 10 rows up. This improved after a few songs but was seldom spot on. Acoustic set was the best in this regard. We could not pick our seats but were just allocated the best available ? I guess that all depends on your point of view (no pun intended). Great selection of songs but would have preferred less DT, DH & CS solos and more songs showcasing EC, eg Badge, SOYL, White Room, Hideaway. Could have easily ?rested? either DT or DB for each song to keep the music less cluttered. Although DT & DB to lesser extent are great musicians, EC clearly outshines them which was a highlight for me at my only ever EC concert. DB looked like he couldn?t concentrate or was often distracted. Both DT & DB show little emotion but perhaps I was too far away to see clearly. Chris Stainton although an excellent musician, was too prominent in the mix for my liking. Tim Carmen did very little which suited me. It appeared to me that EC cut short a TC solo that almost caught the band out. Willie Weeks and Steve Jordan are great. Steve seems very busy on the kit and is good to watch. Great WW bass solo. During the early part of the acoustic section Steve sat on a box and drummed on its side. At one stage Steve finished a song with a huge thump on the drums which seemed to reverberate/echo for a few seconds - this was a fabulous effect. The girls did a good job but once again the mix didn?t help them as much as it could have. Got down to the stage after the concert and managed to get an EC Back Home Tour guitar pick from a very gracious Lee Dickson. Usual T-shirts (AUD45), caps, programme (AUD30) and Road to Escondido (AUD30) for sale. As I write this it sounds like the concert wasn?t too good but in fact it was but with a few disappointments, mainly from the venue sound system and mix. On the way home we played the Nov Osaka concert and my wife commented, ?this is much clearer than what we had tonight?. A few of our friends thought the same. I may write to the venue operators as this is not the first time I felt this way when seated on that side of the stage. I seem to recall discussion a few years back saying EC didn?t do a sound check, well perhaps someone needs to on his behalf, just to make sure all is well. I have a couple of snippets from the local press - 2 concert reviews and about EC dining at an Indian restaurant. If you email me privately I will send scanned copies in .pdf. Coincidentally Roger Waters was in town for a concert 2 nights before EC, with Andy F-L in tow, doing Dark Side of the Moon. I have that press review also for those interested. Cheers from Hubert in Adelaide, South Australia From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 15 18:56:35 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:56:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] RR&EC Message-ID: <912172.16428.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You are in luck, Rene. Check this site for the live CD: http://www.roy-rogers.com/splash.php I have it and it is excellent! Reportedly, there is a video DVD of this performance due out soon. I would like to think that Rogers will be at the Guitar Festival in July/Chicago...oops, no. I just checked and Rogers will be in Norway. Mel Nope, they have never played together. Roy Rogers is an amazing live-performer. Not many comes close to him, when he is playing his Delta Blues. I have enjoyed him several times in Copenhagen and he is ALWAYS good. AND friendly after the show. A very nice person. You MUST go see him live. Unfortunately his records are not of the same intensive class so you can't get an idea of his show from them even if they are well played and produced. Last time - a couple of years ago - he was in Copenhagen, he told that there actually was a live record coming, but I haven't seen it yet. All the best/hilsen Ren? Aagaard -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070215/f82e0d48/attachment.html From dnlrahilly at yahoo.com Sat Feb 17 15:19:28 2007 From: dnlrahilly at yahoo.com (Daniel Rahilly) Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:19:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Setlist Message-ID: <320639.11070.qm@web58207.mail.re3.yahoo.com> I wonder what the setlist is going to look like after Derek leaves the tour in March. Any thoughts? --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070218/20018cfa/attachment.htm From backlezz at hotmail.com Mon Feb 19 05:54:00 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:54:00 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Setlist Message-ID: I think the setlist will stay pretty much the same, Doyle doing most of the slide parts.. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Spaces http://spaces.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no Vis hvem du er og hva du vil From boomboomgolf25 at yahoo.com Mon Feb 19 12:14:59 2007 From: boomboomgolf25 at yahoo.com (M DeLuca) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:14:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Contents of the slowhand digest--setlist In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <9306.87874.qm@web56603.mail.re3.yahoo.com> If i had to guess, id say that the following will stay as staples: motherless children, after midnight, layla, cocaine, pretending, got to get better, little wing, wonderful tonight.. crossroads as an encore. The changes i think will primarily be with songs like anyday, tell the truth, why does love got to be so sad, because with all due respect to doyle, its not the same, i can't picture him having the same "pop" as derek with the dominos tunes. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Contents of the Slowhand Digest-- SETLIST (M DeLuca) 2. Blind Faith to reform (well 50% of them) - Eric to appear Highclere Castle (Dave Langley) 3. Re: Setlist (K S) From: M DeLuca To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:17:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Contents of the Slowhand Digest-- SETLIST After Derek leaves, say goodbye to the Dominos tunes w/the excpetion of layla. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Setlist (Daniel Rahilly) From: Daniel Rahilly To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:19:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Setlist I wonder what the setlist is going to look like after Derek leaves the tour in March. Any thoughts? --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta._______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand --------------------------------- Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.From: "Dave Langley" To: "Slowhand Digest" Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:51:45 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Blind Faith to reform (well 50% of them) - Eric to appear Highclere Castle Eric will appear at Highclere Castle on the 19th May 2007 in support of the Countryside Alliance, nice to see Steve Winwood on the bill, be great if he gets up and plays with Eric. in aid of the Countryside Alliance Featuring:* Bryan Ferry ? Steve Winwood Kenney Jones and the Jones Gang ? Mike d?Abo Special guests include: Eric Clapton ? Jon Anderson ? Gary Brooker Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire - Saturday 19th May 2007 Regards Dave From: "K S" To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:54:00 +0100 Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Setlist I think the setlist will stay pretty much the same, Doyle doing most of the slide parts.. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Spaces http://spaces.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no Vis hvem du er og hva du vil _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand --------------------------------- Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Nice picture of the three axemen. http://blog.honeyee.com/eric/archives/2007/02/last_gig_in_per.html John From EFSCHUL at aol.com Mon Feb 19 16:01:03 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:01:03 EST Subject: [Slowhand] 18 March - Trucks Last Gig Message-ID: Derek leaves after 18 March gig, so the 18th is his last gig. Blond Rocker -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070219/38e225e1/attachment.htm From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Feb 19 17:39:53 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:39:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Interview a ruse? Message-ID: <973972.38921.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Watch this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XouKqyH0cTc I don't think that this really IS Eric. Do you? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php From kblanto at yahoo.com Mon Feb 19 18:12:44 2007 From: kblanto at yahoo.com (kavin blanton) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:12:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Ec tour management pt. 2 Message-ID: <745259.22778.qm@web39612.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I forgot to include my personal email so her it is: kblanto at yahoo.com Fell free to email me privately ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited From backlezz at hotmail.com Mon Feb 19 19:12:22 2007 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:12:22 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Interview Message-ID: Mel wrote: "Watch this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XouKqyH0cTc I don't think that this really IS Eric. Do you?" Mel, I can only believe you've got your tongue firmly in cheek.. But what a shame people put up things like this. Had it only been funny. It kind of leaves the totally opposite impression of EC compared with how he wants to be seen today.. Should be reported as inappropriate. Maybe someone with a youtube account could do it? Cheers _________________________________________________________________ MSN Music http://music.msn.no Finn din favorittmusikk blant nesten 1 million l?ter From EFSCHUL at aol.com Mon Feb 19 23:46:00 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:46:00 EST Subject: [Slowhand] UTUBE - EC Interview Message-ID: Done! The guy in the UTUBE clip doesn't even look like the 2 great EC look-alikes (or tribute actors, as they are called in he biz). The tribute actors (one in LA; one in UK), would never do such a stupid and horrible thing! Let's see if UTUBE takes it down... E Blond Rocker - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would also think that Little Queen of Spades may be performed differently without Derek given that the 3 of them (Eric, Doyle, Derek) featured equally in this leg. ----- Original Message ----- From: M DeLuca To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 4:14 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Contents of the slowhand digest--setlist If i had to guess, id say that the following will stay as staples: motherless children, after midnight, layla, cocaine, pretending, got to get better, little wing, wonderful tonight.. crossroads as an encore. The changes i think will primarily be with songs like anyday, tell the truth, why does love got to be so sad, because with all due respect to doyle, its not the same, i can't picture him having the same "pop" as derek with the dominos tunes. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Contents of the Slowhand Digest-- SETLIST (M DeLuca) 2. Blind Faith to reform (well 50% of them) - Eric to appear Highclere Castle (Dave Langley) 3. Re: Setlist (K S) From: M DeLuca To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:17:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Contents of the Slowhand Digest-- SETLIST After Derek leaves, say goodbye to the Dominos tunes w/the excpetion of layla. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Setlist (Daniel Rahilly) From: Daniel Rahilly To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:19:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Setlist I wonder what the setlist is going to look like after Derek leaves the tour in March. Any thoughts? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta._______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.From: "Dave Langley" To: "Slowhand Digest" Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:51:45 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Blind Faith to reform (well 50% of them) - Eric to appear Highclere Castle Eric will appear at Highclere Castle on the 19th May 2007 in support of the Countryside Alliance, nice to see Steve Winwood on the bill, be great if he gets up and plays with Eric. in aid of the Countryside Alliance Featuring:* Bryan Ferry . Steve Winwood Kenney Jones and the Jones Gang . Mike d'Abo Special guests include: Eric Clapton . Jon Anderson . Gary Brooker Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire - Saturday 19th May 2007 Regards Dave From: "K S" To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:54:00 +0100 Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Setlist I think the setlist will stay pretty much the same, Doyle doing most of the slide parts.. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Spaces http://spaces.msn.com/?mkt=nb-no Vis hvem du er og hva du vil _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Yahoo! Answers. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kristian Norway From EFSCHUL at aol.com Tue Feb 20 09:24:00 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:24:00 EST Subject: [Slowhand] SPOOF FAKE ARTICLE - EC's COMMENTS & Britney at Antigua Message-ID: Geez, if you go to this link the website says its a SPOOF and completely made up - as in FICTION. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070220/51563241/attachment.htm From christopher_w_fields at yahoo.com Tue Feb 20 12:38:46 2007 From: christopher_w_fields at yahoo.com (Christopher W Fields) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:38:46 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] SPOOF FAKE ARTICLE - EC's COMMENTS & Britney at Antigua Message-ID: <942165.19674.qm@web32212.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I agree that the "spoof" thing is fake, and no way would Eric comment on someone going there....but the Crossroads reference might be true...if ya can even believe People mag, that is.... (from the boston globe) *People magazine's Web site, citing "a source," said Spears had gone in and out of rehab, and identified the facility as Eric Clapton's *Crossroads center in Antigua, in the Caribbean. ____________________________________________________________________________________ TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070220/34ec9ee4/attachment.htm From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Tue Feb 20 12:56:55 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:56:55 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] SD pre Houston Show Meet up? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hello SD'ers and most specifically, Houston area folks who are going to the March 2 show... Would you guys like to meet up somewhere before the show? I dont know the surrounding area that well in terms of bars, so if anyone has a good suggestion i'm open and game! See ya'll soon! AAP _________________________________________________________________ Don?t miss your chance to WIN 10 hours of private jet travel from Microsoft? Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0540002499mrt/direct/01/ From Garret74 at aol.com Tue Feb 20 14:57:16 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:57:16 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Addiction Message-ID: >>>Britney check in to the Crossroads centre last week. But her credit card was empty.<<< I hope they didn't turn her away because of this. Surely, she has the money. This would be criminal if they turned her down for this. This woman is in serious trouble and desperately needs help...I really don't find this funny at all. Garret


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Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Kristian Gaarder Mykleset [mailto:kmyklez at online.no] Sent: 20 February 2007 12:28 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Britney at Antigua A short, funny story about Britney Spears trying to get clean with Erics help: Britney check in to the Crossroads centre last week. But her credit card was empty. Speaking at an addiction conference in Las Vegas, Clapton said that despite frantic calls to her bank Britney could not come up with the money after a massive spending binge cleaned out her checking account. - She couldn't say where it all went but it might have been up her nose or up somewhere else in her body after so much entertainin in the last six months, Clapton said. Source: www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s8i15186 Surprisingly, she is as dumb as she seems. Kristian Norway DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Kevin Wilson.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 3544 bytes Desc: Kevin Wilson.vcf Url : http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070221/85167da3/attachment.vcf From joeyjay at att.net Wed Feb 21 12:38:07 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:38:07 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Video Collection Message-ID: <022120071738.8742.45DC837E000E9D1E000022262160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> To the Project Producer's of the career-spanning Eric Clapton Video Collection...... The absolute key to your project being a success is: 1) Ensure that every video song is complete without being clipped off at the front end or at the back end. 2) Do not allow talking on top of video songs while they are playing. Please talk on top of photos, but NOT VIDEO SONGS !!! It would be an egregious mistake to compromise on those two points. People worldwide would be monumentally disappointed and it would have a tremendous negative impact on your sales. I know of precious few people who would disagree on these two points. Please do the right thing. You will be rewarded both critically and monetarily through sales performance. Joey Jay From joeyjay at att.net Wed Feb 21 12:53:54 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:53:54 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Video Collection - Extras Disc Message-ID: <022120071753.25965.45DC8731000181250000656D2160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> Again......to the Producers of the Eric Clapton Video Collection........ If you do feel the need to OVERPRODUCE and talk on top of video songs, please consider including the videos you talked over as complete songs on an extras section or extras disk. This would be incredibly appreciated worldwide. Joey Jay -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Joey Jay From katznik at optusnet.com.au Wed Feb 21 14:47:45 2007 From: katznik at optusnet.com.au (Jenny Katz) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:47:45 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 29/01 CD on offer References: <9306.87874.qm@web56603.mail.re3.yahoo.com><004b01c754d5$f7755ea0$04126b3a@katz> <001701c75598$cc85cfe0$04126b3a@katz> Message-ID: <007001c755f1$295082d0$04126b3a@katz> The following people will be getting a copy: Duncan McKie Kristian Mykleset Steven Cymbrowitz Paul Stewart Lance Fargo Eileen ? Offer now close, thanks for the responses. I will be travelling to the US today and will burn and send on my return. Regards Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: Jenny Katz To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 8:15 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 29/01 CD on offer Thanks to Richard Batty (once again!), I have a copy of the opening show in Sydney to the first five people who respond. 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He can be seen performing it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_YVhbPlTnc&mode=related&search The song is included on his most recent release, formerly available only at his shows and then briefly at his online store, now again available at: http://stores.musictoday.com/store/dept.asp?band_id=418&dept_id=1002&sfid=2 where troubles melt like lemondrops brooz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070222/09f6d517/attachment.html From kbw at mchsi.com Fri Feb 23 03:20:56 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:20:56 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] once more over the rainbow Message-ID: <001901c75723$8b3337d0$fefdd80c@Dell> Thanks, that must be it! I remember that JB went to see EC but not that it was the first Over the Rainbow. Jeff has a history of playing songs after EC has. It's cool that he still does it when he doesn't have to. Yet another Over the Rainbow: I once saw Papa John Creach (best known for Hot Tuna and Jeffersons Airplane & Starship) play a beautiful instrumental version with his band Zulu; their guitarist was a young Kevin Moore, better known now as Keb' Mo'. best regards, brooz ----- Original Message ----- From: sam mangano Jeff Beck was in attendance at one of the 2 opening shows of the Reptile tour in 2001at the Royal Albert Hall (i know because I saw him there) when EC first played SOTR. Jeff doesn't like to be upstaged by EC, so I am guessing this was his inspiration to try his own version.... l8r sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Justin _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more?.then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01 From terryl.gray at cox.net Fri Feb 23 13:21:49 2007 From: terryl.gray at cox.net (Terry Gray) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:21:49 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Beck Message-ID: <003801c75777$7cbe00a0$6401a8c0@user2kuaj86mxl> In regards to Jeff Beck playing "Over the Rainbow, it's at www.jeffbeck.com for only $15 plus shipping and it is worth the price. It would nice if EC would do something similar. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070223/26b8b352/attachment.htm From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Feb 23 13:47:32 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:47:32 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek's replacement...JJ Cale? Message-ID: Rumor has it that JJ Cale will be joining in for some shows when the tour hits the West Coast. JJ says he'll play anywhere as long as he can take his bus there. Another inside source tells me that the Mar 15th. San Diego show will be filmed by the same guy who directed the Cream reunion DVD. With San Diego being JJ's hometown,this could be a really awesome addition! Scott From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Fri Feb 23 17:59:19 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:59:19 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Once more over the rainbow Message-ID: Hey Brooz, You said "Jeff has a history of playing songs after EC has" I have a stack of JB stuff and I can't think of any on released albums. Are you talking about concert performances? Cheers Tone -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 23-Feb-07 1:26 PM From mangs88 at verizon.net Sat Feb 24 14:58:37 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:58:37 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Slowhand] kenny wayne shepherd blues tour Message-ID: <23381314.7777501172347118001.JavaMail.root@vms069.mailsrvcs.net> i am not a big fan of his, but he is bringing along some oldtimers on his current tour.... l8r sammy ------------------------------------------------------------- Blues From the Backroads Tour Feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd House of Blues Cleveland, Cleveland, OH Sun, Apr 15, 2007 08:00 PM Look For Blues From the Backroads Tour Feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tickets Additional Information: With Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Bryan Lee, Buddy Flett, Chris Layton, Noah Hunt and other special guests From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sat Feb 24 15:02:06 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:02:06 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Plus+JJC Message-ID: <26768.64048.qm@web82611.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Scott pls don't tease me with tastey rumors like THAT - I've had fibrilations before you know. Can you imagine 4 slide guitars lined up on stage for MotherlessChildren! Excuse me I have to go... Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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She donated regularly to the Crossroads Centre and I for one will always remember her fondly. I realize this may not be on topic, but she did a lot to make being an EC fan fun. --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070224/cd6914ce/attachment.html From Garret74 at aol.com Sun Feb 25 19:20:05 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:20:05 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Mimi Message-ID: >>>This is a sad day, Tildemarie, our friend Mimi,<<< Ishraq... I didn't know...I'm stunned and sorry. She was a fine woman... She will be missed, and I'm sorry for all the loved ones she's left behind... Garret


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Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ From davemcaffee at hotmail.com Tue Feb 27 13:42:07 2007 From: davemcaffee at hotmail.com (Dave McAffee) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:42:07 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Remasters Message-ID: I have all of Clapton's commercial releases on CD ( I was not around for vinyl, my wife may have a cassette). But anyway I have recently been looking at all the different remasters and reissues. For example Layla has been given the go around from the master tapes multiple times. There is the sessions remaster, 24kt gold, 20 bit and the SACD. I know there have been recent releases of the 461, Desreali, and Bluesbreakers. Now my question is, which remasters are better? Is there a noticable difference? People pay hundreds of dollars for the 24kt gold cds. And Layla in surround sound could be awesome. What is your experience? Is it worth the cost for a 24kt got cd. Do the remasters clean up the sound and increase the quality or are they just poorly digitalized versions of the original masters reissued just to make a buck. Dave _________________________________________________________________ Play Flexicon: the crossword game that feeds your brain. PLAY now for FREE.? http://zone.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmtagline From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed Feb 28 12:15:57 2007 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:15:57 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] JJ Cale Message-ID: <003f01c75b5c$26f49330$0300a8c0@dellws410> This was a message posted on the JJCale Yahoo Group. John ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Fans, We are as eager as you are to see J J Cale out there playing live again. Unfortunately, in spite of greater demand than ever, Mr. Cale has no current plans for any touring. We can't make any guarantees but, if he did have any interest in getting on stage anytime soon, and especially with Eric Clapton, the most likely time for that would be March 15 when Eric comes to San Diego - as close as his tour gets to Escondido. If any tour plans materialize anytime soon we will post any new bookings here right away. Thanks for your continued support of and enthusiasm for J J Cale and his music. The Rosebud Agency http://www.rosebudus.com From scottw at racerxill.com Wed Feb 28 12:55:19 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:55:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] remasters Message-ID: A lot depends on where your primary listening is. If it's in the car not a huge improvement but yes in a nice listening room environment, the latest remasters are an improvement. I bought all of the RSO and Warner upgrades and have been pleased. Scott From katznik at optusnet.com.au Wed Feb 28 20:49:25 2007 From: katznik at optusnet.com.au (katznik at optusnet.com.au) Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:49:25 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Any digesters in Chicago? Message-ID: <200703010149.l211nPFf019075@mail19.syd.optusnet.com.au> An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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These guys will blow the doors off of this Austin institution with a special live performance....and then sign copies of the DVD. FREE BEER will put fuel on the fire! Filmmakers will also be in the mix. Get there early. Stay late. Don't miss it. Waterloo Records is at 600 N Lamar Boulevard in Austin -- corner of N Lamar and 6th Street. Check out more info at www.waterloorecords.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail From EddyPauley at aol.com Thu Mar 1 08:49:34 2007 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:49:34 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Houston show..... Message-ID: Cheryl, I am flying in for the show in Houston on Friday. I have no knowledge of downtown Houston at all. But I do have a couple of good friends that live there and they have told me that there are at least 2 hotels across the street from the venue. One of the hotels is a Hilton (I think a Four Seasons is nearby too). I would imagine that the Hilton would have a lounge/bar/restaurant area. Best Wishes, EP In a message dated 2/27/2007 12:04:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com writes: > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:39:16 -0800 (PST) > From: Cheryl Donatto > Subject: [Slowhand] Houston Show > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Message-ID: <829573.46051.qm at web54403.mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Jackie, Apruva... anybody else going to the Houston > show on Friday... > Where's a good place for us meet before and/or after > the show to say hello, have a drink and get a bite to > eat? > > Can't wait!! > > Cheryl > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Taking my 19 year old son to see the man (...not his kind of music but probably my only chance to "convert" him ) and my first time in seeing him since 1977. Aloha, Conan Kodama From jshortri at rmi.net Sat Mar 3 12:05:31 2007 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 10:05:31 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Denver show Message-ID: Hi, I have 2 excellent seats for Eric in Denver on March 7th. I want face value. John ******************************************** John Shortridge jshortri at rmi.net Raise your glass to the hard working people Lets drink to the uncounted heads Lets think of the wandering millions Who need leaders but get gamblers instead -Jagger / Richards ******************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It feels great to be back among friends (any EC fan is a friend of mine!) Anyhow, would love to hear from anyone attending the 3/20 Sacramento show. Bluesgurl --------------------------------- Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070303/57b4cd95/attachment.html From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Sun Mar 4 13:09:43 2007 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:09:43 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] ec-collectables on eBAY.. Message-ID: <006201c75e88$49729e00$40af9a51@Mesh2002> Please check out all my EC related eBAY auctions currently live at : http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZec-collectablesQQhtZ-1QQfrppZ200QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0 Thanks! www.ec-collectables.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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They are really good seats, and it looks like the place is sold out. The seats are Section 201, Row K, Seats 9 & 10. Please email me at mikki721 at charter.net if you or anyone you know is interested. Thanks, Mikki -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070305/c6922410/attachment.html From cdonatto at yahoo.com Mon Mar 5 14:51:57 2007 From: cdonatto at yahoo.com (Cheryl Donatto) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:51:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Houston Show Message-ID: <20070305195158.62507.qmail@web54405.mail.yahoo.com> Had a great time at the show. Was nice to meet up Eddy and friend... plus James & Jackie and friends. Sambo... thanks for the "heads"... they were a great conversation piece! I got my seats through EC Accesss... they were actually very good. So it was worth the price to join. And oh yeah... thanks Eric & Band for a great show! Now for the expected question... is there a copy of the show out there somewhere? I've been really out of the trading loop... and haven't much of a clue about downloaded shows either. So any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheryl ____________________________________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. From deltanick at aol.com Tue Mar 6 05:56:13 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:56:13 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC Track Message-ID: <8C92DF530D62428-B7C-16B6@FWM-R11.sysops.aol.com> Eric Clapton is, apparently, on a newly-recorded, old track. Target stores has released a new label and a new compilation, including what seems to be a new track on which Clapton plays guitar. In 1976, Clapton played guitar on Stephen Bishop?s ?Careless? album, on a track titled ?Save It For A Rainy Day.? It looks as if the track has been re-recorded by Bishop, with Clapton again on guitar. ?Stephen Bishop teams up with Eric Clapton and Brazilian guitar icon Oscar Castro-Neves on an exciting samba version of his hit ?Save It for a Rainy Day?" (http://www.180music.com/spotlight/features_newmusic.html). The tracks on this compilation appear to be all new studio recordings produced by Phil Ramone. I've no idea of why this was done this way, other than to promote this new label by Target stores. Brian Wilson is also featured on 2 tracks, one of them a re-recording of Paul McCartney?s favorite song, ?God Only Knows.? DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070306/fde2244f/attachment.html From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 6 11:29:13 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:29:13 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Musings From Houston Show Message-ID: Hello Folks.. Was going to post some initial thoughts right after the show, but decided to wait and let things simmer in the brain.. Sorry I couldn't meet up with the other folks, we had to hustle just to make it in time for Mr. Cray, babysitter issues! gah! In any case, here are some of my thoughts, list style. 1. Robert Cray is a very very underrated guitar player, he's steady, unspectacular but a rock and plays the blues very mean. I love the song "21" or is it "20"? In any case he came, four piece outfit and just rocked out for the most part. 2. Sitting on the floor about 15-20 rows away from the man, wasn't as bad as I thought in terms of viewing, people sat down for the most part, save for a few moments here and there. It is a clapton show after all, my wife and i commented on how we loved the laid back feel of the audience. 3. Derek Trucks tone.. Holy schmoly! I bought Songlines last week and the cd is dope. I love the guys playing and the way he shows so much humility. 4. Doyle, getting a lot of love from the audience, in fact my wife developed a crush on the lanky texan. I think he provides a good foil to Derek and is a good singer in his own right. I'll take him over John mayer anyday. 5. the setlist was awesome, i know a lot of the folks hoping for the hits were dissapointed, but this setlist plays to the bands strengths and allows Eric room to do his thing but not carry the entire show himself. 6. Steve Jordan is a force to be reckoned with on the skins 7. the acoustic set was decent, i liked outside woman blues and driftin and nobody knows you was a huge fan pleaser. Running on Faith, was ok, as was WT, could have lived without those two. 8. Eric's playing.. He shared a lot of the soloing time and he seems to be happy with sharing the soloing duties.. He didnt' say much at all in between songs, just stuck to the business at hand, which made the show feel a little too planned and business as usual. I was hoping for a Jimmy vaughan guest but i guess SA got it this time (Houston got it in 2001 the last time EC was in houston). I dont know technically how his guitar playign compares to past tours, his solos are always moving in the live format, no matter how long or short. He played a Blonde Strat for the encore numbers - is this normal? 9. 1 hour 40 mins for the show, seemed to go by a bit too quickly 10. Fashion Updates (sorry DN).. did Eric wear the same thign for all three texas shows (black shirt/jeans?) lol.. AAP _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more?.then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01 From sliskow at houston.rr.com Tue Mar 6 13:35:23 2007 From: sliskow at houston.rr.com (Sheryl Liskow) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:35:23 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Houston Message-ID: Glad to say I was able to score a last minute ticket and indulge myself one more time with EC. What can I say that hasn't already been said about a most awesome show. I would never have forgiven myself if I had not gone. Wish I had been able to meet up with those of you who were here for the show. I too would be interested in a copy if it was recorded and to see any photos that may be about. Apruva, I wonder if EC paid extra for the holes in his jeans? It's great to see him comfortable on stage, but I did like it in the '90's when he dressed up. Now just have to wait until the next tour. Sheryl -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070306/bea97769/attachment.htm From sjegou at free.fr Tue Mar 6 16:30:11 2007 From: sjegou at free.fr (=?utf-8?Q?S=C3=A9bastien_JEGOU?=) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 22:30:11 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC Track In-Reply-To: <8C92DF530D62428-B7C-16B6@FWM-R11.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Thanks Delta Nick for the head's up This track can be listened on line at http://music.download.com/newmusicfromanoldfriendsingersongwriterlegends/3600-8742_32-101016775.html?tag=MDL_listing_song_artist Last song on the list Nice brazilian groove accoustic solo ... I recently found on the web a picture of Eric and Oscar Castro-Neves in studio in LA. (see http://tig.colorist.org/robhome.html) Thanks again S?bastien -----Message d'origine----- De : deltanick at aol.com [mailto:deltanick at aol.com] Envoy? : mardi 6 mars 2007 11:56 ? : slowhand at planet-torque.com Objet : [Slowhand] New EC Track Eric Clapton is, apparently, on a newly-recorded, old track. Target stores has released a new label and a new compilation, including what seems to be a new track on which Clapton plays guitar. In 1976, Clapton played guitar on Stephen Bishop?s ?Careless? album, on a track titled ?Save It For A Rainy Day.? It looks as if the track has been re-recorded by Bishop, with Clapton again on guitar. ?Stephen Bishop teams up with Eric Clapton and Brazilian guitar icon Oscar Castro-Neves on an exciting samba version of his hit ?Save It for a Rainy Day?" (http://www.180music.com/spotlight/features_newmusic.html). The tracks on this compilation appear to be all new studio recordings produced by Phil Ramone. I've no idea of why this was done this way, other than to promote this new label by Target stores. Brian Wilson is also featured on 2 tracks, one of them a re-recording of Paul McCartney?s favorite song, ?God Only Knows.? DeltaNick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070306/5c1befe9/attachment.htm From EddyPauley at aol.com Tue Mar 6 17:59:16 2007 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 17:59:16 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Houston 2007...... Message-ID: A really nice show in Houston last week. The best of the USA shows I have seen or heard on the 2006/07 tour. The Houston show was right up there with the 2006 RAH shows in my opinion. Many thanks to my friend Jeff for showing me around the downtown area. I've been many times to the suburbs around Houston but never really spent any time in the downtown area. Nice to meet up with Cheryl and her friend too! Overall a great time - thanks to all! The band sounds like a band. Much more than it did a few months ago. I would highly recommend getting out to see the shows if you can, especially if you are a fan of the Layla album. Cheers, Eddy ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070306/5b60a8c6/attachment.htm From susbastille at msn.com Wed Mar 7 17:07:18 2007 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:07:18 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Ramblings from a roadtrip Message-ID: Just got back from an EC roadtrip, Dallas to San Antonio to Oklahoma City, and I tell ya there is no better music than Road to Escondido for those lonesome, back country roads : ) Solid shows all with many magic moments from EC, who seemed just a bit under the weather and was handed a cough drop in Dallas, and seemed to still be sucking on one at a later date. You could just barely detect a little something different in his voice, though to me, it brought out a beautiful subtlety that let him really sing it rather than so much "shouting/singing" if you know what I mean; this was particularly true in Dallas, though it's possible it was all a function of my seat or venue acoustics or even my perception that night, who knows? EC's "hoo, hoo, hoo's" on Outside Woman Blues sounded a little strained and like it was effort to get the breath, but really I doubt most in the audience could even tell. It's truly amazing how the band has evolved since the shows early tour in the UK and the middle and late shows of the first leg in the US. What a dream to hear all the Dominos songs added since the first leg--Little Wing leaves me speechless, Tell the Truth is a great opener, electric Key to the Highway was a nice change from the earlier acoustic version I think I got somewhere along the way 1st leg. The only song change between these 3 shows was when Anyday from Dallas was replaced with Why Does Love Got to Be so Sad. The San Antonio version was extremely faithful to the recording, while the OKC version seemed to veer off into a somewhat extended beautiful little jam at the end. (Oh, and Driftin' Blues was a fantastic addition to the acoustic set.) EC played mostly a slate or pewter-colored strat, and he brought out a white strat for a couple numbers at least two of the shows (one night I think he got it and quickly handed it back.) Possibly the white strat Melia and his kids gave him for Christmas and featured on his blog? I always zero in on EC's beginning and ending solos on Little Queen since they were some of my favorite moments at the RAH, and Oklahoma City's version was one of the hottest I'd heard out of a dozen shows, with EC rearing back and smoking it, just lost in the zone until he dropped it with some flub and turned and looked at Jordon totally bemused, shook it off and went into the next song. Same show gave us EC tearing it up in a special way on his solo in Cocaine--he totally rocked it out, zoning on it like he did in Duluth last year. Got a peek at the guest list for the OKC show and it featured some familiar names, Radle and Oldaker, with many guests listed under JJ Cale's name. We got a look at Radle near side-stage and it was obvious he was related to Carl. During the early moments of the OKC show, Eric said something like, "Andrew Oldaker, if you're here, I saw your father the other day...takes me back." I wondered if EC, and many in the band for that matter, were on cold meds, with Doyle and Chris wiping their noses and all acting a little silly...maybe they were all just having fun, but something was amusing them more than usual, especially during the whole of the acoustic set with EC, head slightly down and looking over his glasses laughing and at times trying not to laugh (or cough?) At one point, EC, sitting, turned his head and yelled something very loudly with a smile, but all we could make out as he turned back toward the mic was, ".......GUITAR!" Then he started into the song still smiling. Jimmy Vaughn joined without introduction on Crossroads in San Antonio for a 5-guitar blitz (including Cray as usual) and his presence seemed to delight EC to no end. I like that EC and Robert Cray share a few moments at the mic on this one these days--Eric seems to get a special kick out of it, too. And many thanks to Art Arias who posted about the Doyle record signing show in Austin. We happened to have a down day there, and doubtful would've known about this otherwise. We made it to the Waterloo record shop during his first song, enjoyed the FREE BEER, lol, had a quick word with him; he said he "hopes he didn't piss anyone off in Dallas." Not sure what that means unless he pulled the fire alarm that delayed that show, lol. A couple hours after seeing Doyle, we headed over to the Saxon Pub and caught Bobby Whitlock and his wife Coco. Very, very cool experience! Bobby speaks between songs through his heart and soul with very little editing and he comes across so very genuine. He talked about EC making some kind of apparel out of the saddle Clarke Gable used in Gone With the Wind, and he talked about EC's crush on old film star Veronica Lake and the writing of that song. He also mentioned in a round about way lack of royalties from the Layla boxset. Fun show. Coco played parts of Layla on sax. We spoke to him after the show and got a pic taken with him. He said he loved living in Austin because they welcome eccentric old hippies, and it was refreshing after being thrown out of Nashville and Alabama. Assuming everyone follow's EC's setlists at WE or elsewhere, I'll just post Bobby's setlist: We're Lovers Fool's Moon Save Me Dear Veronica Keep on Growin' He's Gone Thorne Tree in the Garden Dice of God are Always Loaded We're the Light If There's a Will There's a Way Slip Away Bell Bottom Blues Layla Sorry to run so long. Keep on keepin' on, and everyone on the way to shows, enjoy!!!! susan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070307/b98faf60/attachment.htm From marzellus at gmx.net Thu Mar 8 13:37:05 2007 From: marzellus at gmx.net (Marzellus Weinmann) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 19:37:05 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Original EC Red Wings Jackets for sale! Message-ID: hi everyone sorry for taking your time. just want to let you know, that I have two original leather ec red wing jackets for sale. each ist new and unworn. colours are dark brown and light-colored suede. both are us size s, that means european size is medium. price for each is ? 250,- there is also some other great ec merch and clothing for sale now! please do not hesitate and contact me. pics and more: marzellus at gmx.net thank you for reading. marzellus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070308/1b647574/attachment.html From roubaix2000 at yahoo.com Thu Mar 8 15:10:23 2007 From: roubaix2000 at yahoo.com (roubaix) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:10:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Thanks Susan! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <578435.65484.qm@web30109.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks Susan, GREAT insight! slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Today's Topics: 1. Ramblings from a roadtrip (Susan Marchman) --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070308/a4c8dc98/attachment.html From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Thu Mar 8 20:56:49 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:56:49 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Ramblings from a roadtrip Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550E0F@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Thanks for the great review Susan. Sorry to run so long? Are you kidding? Yours was a great post and given the dearth of posts in recent Digests, was most welcome. It's a shame there is hardly any banter here anymore. Cheers, Jon ________________________________ From: Susan Marchman [mailto:susbastille at msn.com] Sent: Thursday, 8 March 2007 9:07 AM To: slowhand Subject: [Slowhand] Ramblings from a roadtrip Just got back from an EC roadtrip, Dallas to San Antonio to Oklahoma City, and I tell ya there is no better music than Road to Escondido for those lonesome, back country roads : ) Sorry to run so long. Keep on keepin' on, and everyone on the way to shows, enjoy!!!! susan *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. 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Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091 From stephen.lee.wilson at gmail.com Fri Mar 9 13:36:06 2007 From: stephen.lee.wilson at gmail.com (Stephen Wilson) Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:36:06 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Mar. 14 Ride to L.A. Staples Center Show Message-ID: <83f630940703091036i6b838153n89598300d236d416@mail.gmail.com> Hi all, I am attending the Clapton show next Wed, Mar. 14 at the Staples Center in L.A. I live in Santa Barbara and am looking to carpool or get a ride with someone else going to the show. Is anyone else in the SB or Ventura area attending this show, and if so, would you be willing to carpool? Thanks, Stephen stephen.lee.wilson(AT)gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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At 01:02 PM 3/10/2007, you wrote: >Message: 3 >Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:34:44 +0100 >From: Sebastien JEGOU >Subject: [Slowhand] White strat in Denver >To: >Message-ID: >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > >Couple of pictures on WE shows Eric playing a white strat in Denver . Any >details on this guitar ? From EddyPauley at aol.com Mon Mar 12 20:59:43 2007 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:59:43 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] EC Peakin' at the Beacon with the ABB? Message-ID: Wouldn't it be nice if EC would join the Allman Brothers Band (ABB) at the Beacon Theater in New York City for a night during the ABB's upcoming Beacon shows? As most know, Derek Trucks is leaving EC's band to rejoin the ABB for their Beacon run. The ABB's first night at the Beacon this year is March 20. I personally do not think it will happen but possible nights that EC is off tour and could join the ABB would be: March 24 March 27 March 29 April 7 (EC is off tour on the 6th and the 7th is the last night of the ABB Beacon shows) The ABB shows at the Beacon are legendary and are noted for guest appearances. If you happen to be by Manhattan or looking for a nice short vacation to the city I highly recommend catching an ABB show at the Beacon. Here is a link to "Hittin' The Web" an excellent fan web site for the ABB: http://www.allmanbrothersband.com/index.php Cheers, Eddy ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EddyPauley at aol.com Mon Mar 12 21:14:29 2007 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:14:29 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] EC Peakin' at the Beacon with the ABB? (date revision) Message-ID: What I had meant to say is that: April 7 (EC FINISHES his tour on the 6th and the 7th is the last night of the ABB Beacon shows) Cheers, EP ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Mar 13 00:59:40 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:59:40 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] San Jose Message-ID: <000f01c7652c$6e73fcd0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Hi Gang, As in 2004, I will be attending the San Jose show. Sort of odd, considering that I live in North Carolina... Since it will be Derek Trucks' last show, I hope to celebrate with the Derek Trucks Head On A Stick With Detachable Yarn Ponytail. Unfortunately, I have not yet created it. Does anyone have a suitable high resolution photo? Some of Sam's might work. Incidentally, the EC Head on a Stick site IS still online via www.slowhand.net It was off briefly while I was server bandwidth challenged. Then I tried to feature it in a more prominent place - and no one could find it. It's more visible now. Hope to see some of you in San Jose! Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Mar 13 09:45:25 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:45:25 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Heads on sticks Message-ID: <001d01c76575$de393aa0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> One more thing - you can make your own Eric Clapton Head On A Stick by downloading the image at www.slowhand.net - courtesy of Sam, of course. My current version prints a little too red. Hopefully I can correct this. I also need to correct the debate of whether EC likes the heads or not. 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TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ From david_langley at btconnect.com Wed Mar 14 14:29:28 2007 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:29:28 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Any Posts On US Shows Message-ID: <001a01c76666$b42ace30$2a2c8a56@HomeComputer> Seems very quiet on the digest especially as EC is touring, what news from the shows? Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dnlrahilly at yahoo.com Wed Mar 14 19:48:32 2007 From: dnlrahilly at yahoo.com (Daniel Rahilly) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:48:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Guitar Festival 2 Message-ID: <912400.72597.qm@web58207.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Does anyone have any info on the possible sequal to the Crossroads Festival. I think I remember reading in an interview that Derek Trucks will be there. --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! 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Thanks, John Vancouver BC jwalasko at telus.net From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Mar 14 23:39:51 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:39:51 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Any Posts On US Shows References: <001a01c76666$b42ace30$2a2c8a56@HomeComputer> Message-ID: <003801c766b3$974e78f0$2d01a8c0@Family> www.whereseric.com has reviews of every show - i am going to detroit, anyone else besides me and susan marchman? l8r sammy ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Langley To: Slowhand Digest Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 2:29 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Any Posts On US Shows Seems very quiet on the digest especially as EC is touring, what news from the shows? Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Email me off the digest if you can help. timshipp at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ From Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca Fri Mar 16 12:23:14 2007 From: Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca (Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:23:14 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Birthday tribute ?!?! Message-ID: Anyone know what this is about ?!?! http://orders.tickettriangle.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=Eric+Clapton+Birthday+Tribute David Gourlay Senior Analyst | Analsyte principal Social and Cultural Sector | Secteur des programmes sociaux et culturels Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat | Secr?tariat du Conseil du Tr?sor du Canada Ottawa, Canada K1A 0R5 613-946-4797 | Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca | facsimile/t?l?copieur 613-952-6785 From gtr_player2003 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 16 19:46:17 2007 From: gtr_player2003 at yahoo.com (Dave) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:46:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Staples Center,3/14 aka "The Derek Trucks show" Message-ID: <751292.14540.qm@web37913.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Saw the 3/14 Staples center show and really enjoyed Eric's playing, voice, the set list, and I found some of the modified song arrangements interesting. On the negative side for me was all the showcasing of Derek Trucks...a big disappointment. I wanted to hear more of one of the greatest guitarists of all time rather than some (imo) overblown, over the top, and occasionally out of tune slide playing by Mr. Trucks. Quite frankly, I was very disappointed in this show only because of the over emphasis on Trucks' solos which left me quite often squirming in my seat in painful reaction to his screeching tone and unmelodic phrasing. I know most people seem to love his playing, but for me he was almost a total waste of song time and detracted from Eric's beautiful playing which is what I came to hear. Of course Eric has to take the blame for chossing to feature Trucks so prominently, and this show made me really long for the '04 shows with only Doyle as the other guitarist. Also Eric should have trimmed down some of these arrangements. Trading solos with less interesting players isn't very conducive to a memorable concert experience. I actually like Doyle's contributions, but I could do without the frequent piano/keyboard solos and as I've already made clear, delegate Trucks to tasty fills rather than his boring and ear irritating solos. I'm sure I'm not the only fan that was more than a little disappointed to shell out $400 to see so much playing by someone other than Eric. On the positive side was Eric's impeccable muscianship and Robert Cray, who was really greart. Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Mar 16 23:41:11 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:41:11 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Staples/San Diego Random Rubble Message-ID: Was at Staples and then San Diego last night. I've only been to 10 shows on this tour (3 overseas/7 USA) and I sense Clapton is mentoring and I hope, young Trucks is learning/taking notes. He must have, because Thursday evening in SD, Derek quieted down a bit...almost sounded symphonic, gave me the chills. That kid sure can play. And yes, he was a bit noisy at the beginning of the tour and once in a while I still hear the scratch noisy riffs. Maybe it's what they call "untamed creative talent". Eric gives the members of the band (team) solos and then rips into his own upper stratosphere. God was on fire in San Diego. And then God's "Godfather" entered the room. When the "sit down" set started, JJ walked out. Eric said, "We have a gate crasher". JJ Cale was in the house! The audience exploded. I looked back from my first row seat (showing off a bit here - so smile), and the audience was going CRAZY with joy! We go to Anaheim tomorrow (for me birthday) and some pre and post show events. It's been a magical week, in more ways than I could have ever imagined. Will try to post after Anaheim, but these guys are killing me. I don't know how they do it and I salute Clapton for assembling a great band. Good thing god gave "us" a day off today. Blond Rockers must rest. And just in case you haven't noticed, you don't have to be blond to be a blond rocker! cheers, e blond rocker ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Sat Mar 17 00:35:13 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:35:13 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] bb king/robert randolph show info Message-ID: <26997939.896291174106113332.JavaMail.root@vms126.mailsrvcs.net> >From http://pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=7763 B.B.'s Big Blues Updated 12:35 PDT Thu, Mar 15 2007 B.B. King will again be the star of his eponymously titled blues festival tour, but the event has been revamped for ?07. The B.B. King Blues Festival starts July 24 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino, in Miami and will travel to 16 cities. Al Green and Etta James perform on just about every date. This year's shows take place almost exclusively on weekend nights and many high-profile events and venues are on the schedule, including stops at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, two nights at the Ravinia Festival, and a date at the Hollywood Bowl. Joan Osborne joins King for the Ravinia show, while Robert Randolph and James Hunter step in for the Hollywood Bowl gig. The tour wraps September 9 at the Kautz Ironstone Vineyards Theatre in Murphys, Calif. The William Morris Agency packaged the tour and booking agent Brad Goodman told Pollstar the aim for this year was to bring a special show to special venues. "All the venues were hand-picked," he said. "We've found the right partners to built this event into something bigger. Our objective was to create a great evening of music and give all types of fans a truly memorable experience." The B.B. King Blues Festival has been a tried-and- true success for years and this summer's trek has some notable elements. There are two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers in addition to King on the bill: Hot-blooded blues mama Etta James, whose career longevity and charisma rivals King's; and incomparable soul singer Al Green, one of the most influential voices of the past 40 years. Not every headliner would be willing to share the spotlight with cats like these two, but King takes his generosity even further this year by inviting young guns Joan Osbourne, Robert Randolph , and James Hunter to join in. This time around, the blues on the B.B. King Blues Festival crosses the spectrum. "In my lifetime, blues music has certainly grown in its universal appeal and I'm forever grateful for that," King said. And so are the fans. From rickbatty at gmail.com Sat Mar 17 00:40:23 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:40:23 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Dave on the Staples show Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703162140gb3ef54ex76cd1a7806677261@mail.gmail.com> Have to agree with Dave on the "Trucks" show comments. Whether one likes DT's playing or not is personal preference (I tend toward Dave's opinions). The key for me is that I go to an EC show to hear EC play. That's what I've loved listening to for over 40 years (hard to believe when I write that!) That's why I tend to like the "small" bands. I loved the Cream Reunion shows and EC said that he had to work really hard with no second guitarist or keyboard player. The Dominos period had him playing a lot and I still listen a lot to the late 80s / early 90s 4-piece shows - there's some nice Phillinganes playing but tons of EC. 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According to sources, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, who recently appointed himself chairman of the Foundation after the death of Ahmet Ertegun, ignored the final voting and chose Grandmaster Flash over the DC5 for this year's ceremony. "Jann went back to a previous ballot instead of taking the final vote as the last word," my source insisted. "He used a technicality about the day votes were due in. In reality, The Dave Clark Five got six more votes than Grandmaster Flash. But he felt we couldn't go another year without a rap act." R.E.M., Van Halen, The Ronettes and Patti Smith were the top four vote-getters, with Grandmaster Flash finishing fifth when the votes were counted on the first date ballots were due in to the Rock Hall office. But when all the ballots were counted a few days later, the DC5 had pulled ahead. Wenner decided to ignore that and stick with the earlier tally. "We begged Jann to allow all six acts to be inducted. But he insisted that he couldn't because there wouldn't be enough time," my source said. "He wanted to have Aretha Franklin come and perform in memory of Ahmet Ertegun." The Ertegun tribute, while very nice, was deemed unnecessary by members of the main committee because the Atlantic Records co-founder will be memorialized in New York on April 17. "But Jann wanted to do his own tribute. It was insane, especially since he took over Ahmet's position on the board before Ahmet even had a memorial. Jann simply sent papers around informing everyone that he was now the chairman," my source said. The Dave Clark Five ballot tampering, however, stings the most. The group, part of the British Invasion of the '60s, should have been inducted long ago for their hits like "Glad All Over," "Bits & Pieces" and "Catch Me If You Can." Making them wait has turned out to be a huge mistake, as their fortunes have not been great. In December 2006, sax player Denis Payton succumbed to cancer at age 63. Lead singer Mike Smith has been paralyzed since 2003 after falling off a ladder at his home in Spain. In August 2005, a terrific fundraising effort for Smith at B.B. King's in New York was supposed to be the prelude to finally recognizing the group that had several memorable hits in the mid-'60s. Wenner's cruel axing of them from the show and the Hall of Fame should be painful to many who are intimately involved with the Hall, like Paul Shaffer, who runs the Hall of Fame band and produced and emceed the Smith tribute. So what happened here? My sources also say that Wenner's motivation may have sprung from a controversial speech that was delivered by new administrative head Joel Peresman to the nominating committee last winter. "He stood up there and told us that we should vote for who we thought would be most commercial, and who be best on the TV show," a source said. "It was outrageous. Some people tried to stop him and asked him to leave, but he wouldn't. He said, 'I'm not leaving.' The director is never supposed to speak to the nominating committee." Peresman came to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation last year when Wenner arbitrarily ousted the long-time chief of the group, Suzan Evans Hochberg, after two decades of loyalty. "We couldn't believe Jann stood up there last night and said Suzan was retiring. But when the seating plan went crazy the other day, Jann called and begged her to come in and help. Peresman knows nothing about the business," a source said. Peresman came to the Foundation from gigs booking shows at Madison Square Garden and with Clear Channel, the radio giant that many feel has strangled the music business with intransigent radio play policies and suggestions ? actually, government investigations ? of payola. In the old days, such a hire would have been considered anathema by Wenner. None of this should come as any surprise to those who have followed the roller-coaster world of the Rock Hall. According to the group's most recent tax filing, for example, they gave only $9,000 to indigent musicians from their $11 million in holdings. Even worse: Wenner sent a tax-free $10,000 to something called Jazz Casuals in San Francisco. It's really just the archives of Ralph J. Gleason, the late jazz writer who periodically wrote for Rolling Stone in its early days. It was the only donation made by the Foundation to any group last year. "Again, outrageous," a source said. "With all of Jann's money, he could have just sent a check. He didn't need to use the Foundation's money." By contrast, the Foundation gave only $53,000 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. Attorney Allen Grubman's law firm took another $50,000 for legal services rendered. Evans received her usual $300,000 salary. Peresman is said to be receiving even more. And then there's the matter of who has left on the nominating committee. I'm told that nearly half the group is gone, leaving 32 members. Many of the remaining members are former or current Wenner employees, like Rolling Stone's Nathan Brackett, David Fricke, Jim Henke, Joe Levy, Brian Keizer and Anthony DeCurtis. Jon Landau, Bruce Springsteen's manager and a former Rolling Stone writer, is the chairman of the committee and considered the last truly mediating influence on Wenner. There are only three actual musicians: Paul Shaffer, Steven van Zandt and Robbie Robertson. Three are female. One of them is black. There are only two other black members: journalist Toure and Reginald C. Dennis Wenner, I'm told, "weeded out everyone he didn't like." He even got rid of the veteran New York Post and Vanity Fair writer Lisa Robinson. Wenner almost bumped Claudia Perry, a Newark Star Ledger sports writer and former pop music critic. After a scuffle, she managed to hang on, which was good news. As a black woman she fulfilled two minorities on the board (Edna Gundersen and Elyssa Gardner of USA Today are the other females). "This is the opposite of what Ahmet would have wanted," a source said. "He liked a big committee that reflected lots of different tastes." If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going. - Professor Irwin Corey http://www.myspace.com/feralduck http://www.facebook.com/p/Bob_Van_Voorhis/744025203 From jcsewell at shaw.ca Sat Mar 17 01:50:03 2007 From: jcsewell at shaw.ca (James Sewell) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:50:03 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Upcoming EC show Message-ID: <45FB818B.6080000@shaw.ca> So EC's going to be here (Winnipeg, Canada) March 28th and I'm starting to get excited. I've been following the reviews on Where's Eric and it seems he is not disappointing many people, so that's good news. Has there been any speculation what's going to happen after Derek Trucks leaves the band on the 18th? Doyle is a competent slide player so I guess he could take over the slide parts, but I don't think he can replace the second coming of Duane Allman. So do people think they will keep the same D&TD-heavy set list and just shift Doyle into Derek's parts? Or will they take the opportunity to change up the set list? Any scuttlebutt or wild speculation? I for one would like to hear I Shot the Sheriff return to the set list (they played it early in the Europe leg of the 2006 tour). In case any EC representatives monitor this list, I'd also like to put in a good word for Badge and White Room. More recent material would be great too, particularly Old Love (another selection from the Europe 06 leg, and Robert Cray joined them which would be great to see, especially since he co-wrote the song) River of Tears, Travellin' Light, Back Home, or So Tired. The major complaint on Where's Eric has been the lack of EC solos due to him giving the spotlight to his other guitar slingers. So I guess another good point to losing Derek is we should get more Eric. Although I was looking forward to hearing Derek, but I have a couple boots from early in the tour so at least I have heard him. He was (is) awesome. I guess that's enough blabbering for now. Not much activity on the digest these days, disappointing since there is an active tour. I guess everybody just submits to Where's Eric now. Plenty of activity there... -James From jshortri at rmi.net Sat Mar 17 01:23:35 2007 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:23:35 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton BitTorrents Message-ID: <3CE7BAEF-F5A2-4995-BB30-D999AFDC7351@rmi.net> Hi, I wondered if anyone could recommend the best available BitTorrent files that are out there from this current tour? Thanks, John ******************************************** John Shortridge jshortri at rmi.net Raise your glass to the hard working people Lets drink to the uncounted heads Lets think of the wandering millions Who need leaders but get gamblers instead -Jagger / Richards ******************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Sat Mar 17 03:09:08 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:09:08 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at Staples in LA Message-ID: <039601c76863$29418800$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> What a show! What a band! Had a great time..started off by meeting the famous "Blond Rocker" at the 4 Seasons before the show in Beverly Hills and then headed cross-town and was treated to a fine dinner at Morton's as well as VIP tier seats for the show from a vendor. Cray was in fine form for the opener and did not suffer from opening act bad PA sound disease like Doyle and Robert Randolph had in previous tours. Eric's PA sound was great where I sat although Willie Weeks' bass could have been more up front for my tastes. I thought Willie and Steve Jordan were the best rhythm section combo I have heard back up EC since Oldaker and Dunn in 85. Incredible groove was laid down. The work on Crossroads mixing in 3 different blues riffs was amazing! Doyle had some cool tones going especially on Les Paul number where he had a nice Blues Breaker sound! Tim Carmen was unimpressive to me. Give me a Hammond B-3 sound please! (R.I.P. Billy Preston) Chris Stainton tasty, supportive a nice break for the ears from the guitar attack. The back-up girls were very smooth and did not interfere with any schmaltzy arrangements but instead helped on those nice high notes that EC can't hit very strong anymore. Derek Trucks... Duane Allman re-incarnated...so talented and smooth. I thought he was subdued compared to his playing with the Allman Brothers which is even louder and more over the top than he showed at Staples. It would have been cool if he and EC or he and Doyle had worked up some twin-guitar harmonies like he does with Warren Haynes in the Allman Bros band but overall I thought he was stunning. Lastly Eric Clapton. Showing as he nears his 62nd b-day that he has earned and all the accolades and can deliver consistently night after night as this was the 104th show and still sounded very fresh. Thank you Eric!! Scott P.S.Souvenir Picks, program, coffee mug and T-shirt...thank goodness for Visa! From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Mar 17 04:22:45 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:22:45 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] RE : Staples Center,3/14 aka "The Derek Trucks show" Message-ID: "On the negative side for me was all the showcasing of Derek Trucks...a big disappointment" "...rather than some (imo) overblown, over the top, and occasionally out of tune slide playing by Mr. Trucks." "Quite frankly, I was very disappointed in this show.." "left me quite often squirming in my seat in painful reaction to his screeching tone and unmelodic phrasing." "Of course Eric has to take the blame" "Eric should have trimmed down some of these arrangements" "Trading solos with less interesting players isn't very conducive to a memorable concert experience" "but I could do without the frequent piano/keyboard solos" "rather than his boring and ear irritating solos." AND "I'm sure I'm not the only fan that was more than a little disappointed " Yer darn tootin' you're not the only disappointed fan. I know EXACTLY what you mean, but not just Trucks and the keyboard players Stainton and Carmon. What about that over-rated rhythm section of Weeks and Jordan? In fact Eric has disappointed me continually over the years with his choice of sloppy, lazy, untalented sidemen (and his crap setlists). I'm not even going to mention the clothes, shoes, teeth and Phantom ring (Aw shit! I just did) Give me the good old days of Cream, as long as he loses Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. If only Eric would listen to us, at least there would be two happy fans in this crazy old world. Tone -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.12/724 - Release Date: 16-Mar-07 12:12 PM From jason461 at gmail.com Sat Mar 17 10:42:06 2007 From: jason461 at gmail.com (Jason Lynch) Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:42:06 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks and the Current Tour Message-ID: <97ce38050703170742m373b608fy207da9c3ee1374df@mail.gmail.com> Okay, most of this is opinion, and you know what opinions are like, but you guys got me riled up, so... 1. If you think DT is too loud, it's important to realize, that unless your in the first few rows, you're not hearing the volume out of his amp. For 99% of the people in the venue, how loud things are is all up to the sound man, not to the musicians on stage. Also, if you are in the first few rows, where are you sitting? If it's in front of DT, well, he's going to be louder than anyone else. 2. I love this current tour. I love hearing great guitar playing, and I think Clapton plays more than enough. DT, by the way, is not "going to be great" in a few years. He is great. Now. He's already older than Allman when he died and older than Clapton when he made Layla. And you know what? Though Clapton is MY favorite guitarist, and I can't honestly claim that he's better than Trucks. They're different, but I can't really say one is better than the other. I try not to play the age card, but sometimes I think a lot of people on this list haven't found a new band to like since before I was born (1980). I hope everyone realizes how much music critics and fans would have been wetting themselves over Trucks in the 60's. He's not going to be great, he is great, of course Clapton has to feature him. Same with DB II. End Rant. -Jason -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You wouldn't expect one of the biggest, most influential rock 'n' roll legends of the past 40 years to shun the spotlight. But at his superb Thursday night concert here at ipayOne Center, which included an unadvertised guest spot by Valley Center troubadour J.J. Cale, the iconic English guitarist, singer and songwriter seemed as happy to step back and let his fellow band members soar at length as he did commanding center stage. Thursday's unadvertised guest spot by spotlight-shunning Valley Center troubadour J.J. Cale (left) had Eric Clapton, a longtime Cale fan, beaming. Clapton did so not because of a sudden bout of stage fright or diminished capabilities, a point underscored by the fact that his exquisitely crafted solos were consistent high points of the nearly two-hour-long performance. But he has surrounded himself with gifted musicians whose skills are matched by their versatility and sensitivity. And he wisely recognizes that letting them shine, too, creates a win-win situation for all involved. The audience of 11,300 at Thursday's sold-out show loudly cheered the compelling instrumental displays by pianist Chris Stainton, bassist Willie Weeks and, in particular, guitarists Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II. In turn, Clapton fed off the energy and varying stylistic approaches of his fellow musicians to push himself to new artistic heights. He appeared especially inspired by young bottleneck guitar master Trucks, 27, and by ace singer-songwriter Cale, 68. The result was a thoroughly satisfying night of first-rate music that found this 61-year-old rock and blues icon revisiting his past, with a notable emphasis on "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" (the classic 1970 album he recorded as a member of the sadly short-lived Derek & The Dominos). He did so in a manner that was fresh and invigorating, never stale or predictable. Thursday's 16-song concert was also a master class in pacing, dynamics and the art of constructing a performance to unfold and build like a great book or film. The finely calibrated set list featured such staples as "Wonderful Tonight" and the majestic title track from "Layla," along with three choice cuts from "The Road to Escondido," last year's delightful duo album by kindred spirits Clapton and Cale. Speaking of which, Clapton's ongoing tour has taken him from London to Shanghai and from Budapest to Bangkok. But Thursday's show was the sole date to feature a cameo by Cale, who has long been one of Clapton's idols. Sitting side-by-side with Trucks and Bramhall, Clapton and Cale amiably sang and played together on such Cale-penned gems as "After Midnight," "Cocaine" and the more recent "Don't Cry Sister" and "Who Am I Telling You?" Clearly delighted, Clapton beamed and grinned throughout Cale's five-song guest spot. The show also included such classics as Jimi Hendrix's high-flying "Little Wing," Bobby "Blue" Bland's rollicking "Further on up the Road" and Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson's fiery "Queen of Spades" and "Crossroads," on which Clapton traded exuberant vocal and guitar lines with the show-opening Robert Cray. Together with the other selections, these songs vividly demonstrated how a concert's repertoire can be designed to encourage both spontaneous musical combustion and the most delicate filigrees and grace notes. That's why it didn't matter that Clapton only spoke to the audience a few times between songs, or that he rarely said more than "thank you" or the name of a band member who had just been featured. His music said everything he wanted to, with an eloquence no words could match. The show, which was filmed for future DVD release, drew a predominantly older audience. But the four teenagers I passed while leaving looked just as happily stunned by what they'd heard as concertgoers two or three times older. No matter their age, the delight of each fan was easy to understand. From scottw at racerxill.com Sat Mar 17 22:09:29 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:09:29 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] EC San Diego review. JJ Cale special guest! Message-ID: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070317-9999-1c17clapton.html Scott From deltanick at aol.com Sat Mar 17 22:02:00 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:02:00 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Grandmaster Flash? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8C937188D130656-C14-D45@webmail-dd07.sysops.aol.com> Grandmaster Flash? NEVER heard of them! ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. 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Then Bramhill, Trucks, and Clapton started to sit when out walked J.J.Cale--the crown exploded! Driftin & Driftin Outside Woman Blues Nobody knows When You're Down and Out Running on Faith J.J.Cale then left the stage and chairs were gone--the crowd went wild again--also after each song. Motherless Child Little Queen of Spades (15 min) Further on up the Road Wonderful Tonight Layla Encore Cocaine (the crowd stood for the whole song Crossroads (with Robert Cray) All in all, it was a fabulous concert with each musician driving the others to even greater heights. My friend and I left with a high that is still lasting! Even after the last encore the crowd cheered and whistled for another 5 minutes! They/we really wanted more. Cheers, Renee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From bluespower at cfl.rr.com Sun Mar 18 15:58:11 2007 From: bluespower at cfl.rr.com (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:58:11 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Birthday Tribute at B.B.s Message-ID: http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=3210 EC Birthday Tribute at B.B.s John Roe From gtr_player2003 at yahoo.com Sun Mar 18 16:17:45 2007 From: gtr_player2003 at yahoo.com (Dave) Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:17:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Honda Center, 3/17 Message-ID: <889374.66240.qm@web37914.mail.mud.yahoo.com> OK, my 2nd and last show of this tour. Eric added Why does Love got to be so sad? to the set list last night and it was a big treat to hear that one for the first time live. Derek Trucks (and some of the keyboard explorations) were still annoying but not quite as much as the Staples show last Wednesday. In fact the interplay between Eric and Trucks at the end of "Why does love got to be..." was very interesting. The volume was higher at Honda Center, but sound clarity was better at Staples (imo). Besides Why does love... the big standout for me was Eric's intro solo for Queen of Spades. It was astounding! Unfortunately the song degenerated from there into extended solos for the other band members which were a far cry from what Eric had just played. As at Staples, the acoustic set was outstanding and really showed off Eric's vocal talents. Robert Cray was again great and played a fantastic solo on Crossroads. He is one of the best blues players in the world, imo, and he proves it every time I get a chance to hear him live. So, it was great to hear the master again live but I hope if he embarks on another major tour sometime in the future that he will reconsider giving so much time to extended solos by other band members, particularly if they really don't mesh very well with Eric's melodic, and always interesting phrasing. In last night's concert I was so struck by the fact that other players (i.e. Trucks and Doyle to a lesser degree) strive so hard to be flashy or virtuosos, while Eric just effortlessly reels off solo after solo of the most interesting and passionate playing imaginable. In contrast to what others have said about Trucks, I think there is a HUGE difference in the muscianship of Eric and Trucks. Derek needs to learn that its not about how many notes he can play, or how aggressive or screeching tone he can get, but its about phrasing, feeling, and choice of notes. I also found Derek's regular lead lines (no slide) much nicer than with the slide, except for a few of songs where the slide sounded good ('motherless children", the acoustic set, and "why does love.."). Anyway, Eric was great, it was a good show overall, but could've been a LOT better with some line-up changes and less emphasis on the sidemen. 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Best wishes Paul Stewart _________________________________________________________________ Match.com - Click Here To Find Singles In Your Area Today! http://msnuk.match.com/ From axonjaxon1950 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 19 23:28:28 2007 From: axonjaxon1950 at yahoo.com (jim jackson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:28:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC in San Jose Concert review Message-ID: <687454.9657.qm@web50710.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Suicide bombers in Baghdad, nuclear discord in North Korea, outbreak of avian-flu, slump in the housing market, impending recession, corrections in the stock market and the comical antics of curious George W. Bush. It's enough to drive even the most reluctant follower of world news to get a little unnerved. But for a few hours, in San Jose, California, on a mild Sunday evening, none of the Worlds problems mattered, none of the violence, pestilence, quirky world leaders or financial issues mattered. Eric Clapton was on-stage along with a very talented and gifted band. And if you were there and your shoes weren't just a bit worn from the tapping of your toes or if your legs aren't a little sore from playing air-drums on them, then you might check your pulse. Even from my humble seats along the sidelines, my fingers received blisters from the air-guitar licks that I would mix in with air-drums and air-keyboards! For me it was an electrifying evening that turned out far better than I expected. Sunday morning started out with me almost wishing I hadn't spent the money for the two tickets for my wife and I to see Clapton at the "Shark Tank" or HP Pavilion or whatever corporate entity has recently forked over millions to have a public arena bear their advertisement logo. The warm spring-like day, with an abundance of assorted blossoms filling the local scenery, made me think about a day spent at home with my family, having a barbeque, and enjoying a glass of good wine in the late afternoon. The thought of all that traffic getting to the arena, jostling with crowds, stoned adolescent hippies still locked in the 60's, incessant "wooing" by high-pitched drunken women and fighting traffic afterwards, along with the typical Monday-after-a-Sunday-night rock concert were all the things that my body and mind could tolerate in my younger days but somehow, on this Sunday morning, they didn't seem tolerable even if God was playing lead guitar tonight. Strangely, the drive to the arena was quick as there was no traffic jams to speak of. Without much effort we found a very desirable parking spot, walked a few steps to the arena entrance and located our seats. I grumbled the entire way to our seats about how I had once paid this same price for two front row seats to a Clapton concert. But now I was relished to the mid-level sections, no longer willing to shell out the big bucks for the premium seats. No sir, I have a 401k to fund these days. (I was, however, very thankful that someone, long ago had convinced me to pay extra for those once-in-life-time front row seats.) As we took our seats, strangely the crowd looked more or less the same, not too many tie-dyed shirts and for the most part, pretty subdued, almost like an evening at the symphony. Heck, maybe I'm the one still locked in the 1960's and my flash-backs of raucous rock concerts make me think that they are still that way today. But I regress... Right on schedule Robert Cray took the stage and after his first song, Phone Booth, I realized that just to hear him play this classic was worth the money for the tickets and everything from here on would be a bonus. After forty-five minutes on the stage Cray's set was finished and I hoped that he would have played longer, much longer. The band was tight and Cray's vocals are always haunting. (I know, "haunting" is an over-used adverb used to describe soulful singers, but it's Monday morning and my verbal skills are somewhat diminished, even if I didn't drink a drop last night.) After Cray's set, the stage hands skillfully and quickly rearranged the equipment and after a brief intermission Clapton strolled on to the applause from a very loyal, dedicated following of Bay Area fans. EC clearly appreciated the response and immediately tore into the first song. And although the set of the entire evening had strong Derek and the Dominoes flavor to it, it was clearly infused with a strong influence and mixture of styles brought by each of the band members. Come to think of it, It was almost like being at a symphony, watching EC, as the working conductor, making contributions, driving the other musicians, pulling from them their own unique perspective of songs that were originally recorded long before some their own existence began. Doyle Bramhall (the second!) has a style that I can only describe as rough, skillful yet refreshingly raw, talented but almost in the same vain as a Jeff Beck, although don't hold me to that comparison. Derek Trucks on the other hand, was smooth, almost refined, dare I say almost Duane Allman-like? When the band played Little Wing, one of my all-time favorite songs whether it's Jimmy's or EC's version, I was overcome with emotion and my eyes became misty at the beauty and resonance of this great song being performed by a very talented threesome of guitar players sharing the same stage. After hearing this wonderful rendition I no longer was concerned about the high price I had paid for admission, I only wanted this song to turn into a 45 minute jam reminiscent of legendary Derek-is-Eric sessions with Duane Allman, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitlock and drummer Jim Gordon. Since the day that I purchased the tickets to this event, I purposely avoided contact with any reviews of the other concerts of the tour. In the past, these would only serve to provide me with a preconceived notion of what to expect, even if the review (as with this one) was somewhat biased. For me, my own bias is all that really matters, not for the review but for my own enjoyment of the show. I can tolerate certain things that cause distain in other people, almost like putting up with your kid when he does things that would drive other people crazy. I had no idea whether the band was tight, or if Doyle was loud or if Derek was bland. I really didn't care what EC played, I just wanted to see him play. As it was, I came into this concert expecting nothing, other than perhaps a repetitive concert by a musician I have admired for more years than I care to state and one that I had seen several times in the past few years, who had almost become rather blas?. With low expectations and a notion that I would have rather stayed home, I came to this concert with apprehension and no sense of excitement. Thankfully, and much to my surprise, the concert was much more than I expected, it was not bland, well except for the obligatory "Wonderful Tonight" that the crowd always seems to favor no matter how many times they've heard it played. But of course, I never tire of "Layla" or shouting "Cocaine" at the conclusion of that song. One of the best parts of coming to a Clapton concert and not having any preconceived notions about the concert or for that matter not knowing any of songs that are being played at other venues, is Clapton's almost perverse intro into one of his well known songs. He seems to love improvisational rock fused with an almost jazz flavor as he slowly ties this eclectic mix into the familiar rhythm of one of his signature trademark tunes. It's fun to listen to one of his five minute intros, trying to guess just what the hell the song is, then watching the crowd roar when they finally recognize the song as the cords blend into a more familiar range. As I listened to the evening's performance, I couldn't help but hear little mistakes, small off-key notes and observing Willie Week drop his pick during a bass solo. To the crowd's amusement, EC walked over, picked it up and laughingly handed it back. It was all part of the fun and the realization that these are just humans, like us, but with a very large amount of musical talent. And I couldn't help but notice that this new group who was collectively younger in talent and in some cases in age than EC's recent bands, was actually driving EC even though he clearly was the maestro, manipulating them and complimenting them to exhort their best, their full potential. According to the program, the San Jose concert would be Derek Truck's last with this band. Too bad, he was the closest resemblance to Duane Allman of any EC band member to date, and his talent and refreshing non-flashy, humble nature made this one of the more memorable EC concerts for me. Now, did anyone copy the show? JJ ____________________________________________________________________________________ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ From rickbatty at gmail.com Tue Mar 20 00:10:33 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:10:33 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Another San Jose review Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703192110h71d587a4uadc8ba8a86c74515@mail.gmail.com> I was fortunate to have a great seat (11th row - thanks again, Mel!) at last night's San Jose show. I can't add a lot to Jim Jackson's great review (Hey, Jim, long time since we traded CDs). I've been lucky enough to see EC quite a lot since 1998 rather than my one-show-per-tour back to 1974. Unlike Jim, I have been reading reviews regularly and downloading shows, so I knew what to expect. The one surprise was that the recent alternating of "Why Does Love.." with "Anyday" changed with us getting the former last night. I would have love to hear "Anyday" but "Why Does Love" was probably my favorite song from the Layla album when I bought it back in 1970 (?) This version was magnificent. I play the Dominos Fillmore versions a lot but this version was right up there. The energy of the first part of the song, the initial Eric solo, the Derek Trucks slide and an absolutely beautiful coda. "Key" is great with this new arrangement. "Got to Get Better" has a different feel to the Fillmore versions, more funky, but equal energy. I'm motivated to go back to the Fillmmore versions of "Tell the Truth" - what a great opener. And Jim expressed my own feelings about "Little Wing". How incredible to hear it with "Why Does Love" and "Tell the Truth" live for the first time. The energy of the first five songs was probably unmatched by any show I have ever seen. (The Cream Royal Albert Halll Reunion shows had it but part of that was due to the miracle of the reunion). The remainder of the show did not quite match those first five songs for me but that may be because I've seen "Layla", "Wonderful", "Cocaine" and "Crossroads" many times. Starting with the great energy of an encore, I actually thought "Cocaine" dragged a bit with the 5 jazzy solos it featured. Even though I think, IMHO, "Crossroads" can suffer from always being compared to that Winterland performance of a lifetime, it was great to see Eric have Robert Cray sing the first verse. It is always great to see EC alone with an acoustic guitar too and "Driftin'" provided that. Hats off for giving us "Outside Woman Blues" acoustic. I've always loved "Running On Faith" (that 24 Jan 1990 final cascading solo is just so good) but Doyle's solo at the end was a little disappointing. How great to hear "Little Queen of Spades" become the centerpiece of the show. To me it's ironic that when EC finally does a "Dominos" show, the song played as much as "Layla" over the years ("Have You Ever Loved...") is replaced with this one. Solos for everyone but an intro and final solo from EC that exemplifies why we keep going to see him. While Derek Trucks' solos don't touch me quite like EC's (whose do?), he had to be the perfect choice to bring the Dominos songs to life - as if Duane had been there. One other thought, it would have been great to hear "Keep on Growing" with this band. While, as I posted recently, I'm always greedy to hear EC play as much as possible (i.e. a 4-piece band), enormous credit to EC for providing a "band" experience, for giving us this whole new setlist and sharing the stage. Off to Sacramento tomorrow - will be interesting without DT. Rick From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Tue Mar 20 08:45:33 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:45:33 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Festival in Chicago Message-ID: From today's Chicago Tribune: Clapton may take festival to Chicago By Greg Kot Published March 20, 2007 A major announcement is expected later this week about Eric Clapton bringing his Crossroads Guitar Festival to a stadium in the Chicago area this summer. Several sources have confirmed that Clapton has recruited an all-star lineup of guitarists for the festival to raise money for Crossroads Centre Antigua, the addiction treatment and education center the 61-year-old British rock star founded in 1997. The festival debuted in Dallas in 2004 with a lineup that included Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan, among others. Several of those artists are expected to return this year, joined by a cross-section of blues, country and rock guitar virtuosos. Among the performers to be announced will be Steve Winwood, several sources say, who will join Clapton for a collaboration on songs recorded by Blind Faith, their short-lived '60s super group. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Tue Mar 20 12:33:42 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:33:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Rest in Peace - Conor Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105D03@mewtwo.RMS.local> I hope all of my fellow Slowhanders will join me in remembering with sadness young Conor Clapton, whose life was cut short today in 1991. My heart goes out to Eric, and to his mother Lory, and hope they are remembering him with fondness and not so much grief after all these years. B*B Conor... 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Duane had a much "fatter" tone, and played with much more drive and "bite." Derek often has a very light tone (described by some, not unfairly, as "screeching") and seems to skim over the surface of the music without really digging in. There is really no similarity in their tone or style, and if it were not for the family connection I doubt that anyone would see a resemblance. Obviously EC, who should know, sees something in DT, so on that basis I'm willing to acknowledge that Trucks is a fine player, even if the comparisons to Allman are over the top. But even so, it will be a relief and a pleasure for me to hear more of EC tonight and even more of Doyle - who was really channeling Albert King in LA and Anaheim in some very fine solos. --------------------------------- Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks, ~Kavin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html From darmel at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 20 22:03:41 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:03:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Review by Selvin Message-ID: <719339.9493.qm@web82613.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Joel Selvin (for the SFChronicle) trashed the Eric Clapton band again this time around for what I regarded as certainly one of the best performances I've ever seen - HPPavilion, San Jose on Sunday night. In so many ways, I regarded this performance as "perfect." I loved the setlist. There was excellent balance therein. The same balance carried over into the performances of the individuals relative to the band as a whole. Everyone got a chance to shine w/o being "too much." Even Tim Carmon, who is not my favorite stayed somewhat subdued. It's not that I don't like his synthesizer, it's just that sometimes he doesn't know when to quit - like in Old Love, which was swapped out in Sunday night's setlist. The backing vocal sung by Michelle John and Sharon White were quite excellent. Bravo! I was pretty critical of them in 2004, and this time, I thoroughly enjoyed them. And it was great to get together with our Slowhand friends in the Bay Area, Rick, Betsy, Jan, Greg and Cathy and great to finally meet Steve Proctor (and girlfriend). Joel's article can be viewed here if you care to - http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/03/19/DDG1MONR8Q22.DTL I wrote him to relate how I felt about it - very therapeutic actually. Here is that letter. Mel Boss My friend Betsy referred to your Clapton concert review three years ago (in a letter to you) as ?dyspeptic,? which you surely enjoyed, and I would suggest that for the next Clapton concert in two or three years that you should just take a Tums and stay home. I can?t imagine why you, mired in the past glory of Cream, attend since you don?t like Clapton?s evolution as an artist. It was as though your Sunday?s review was written on Saturday afternoon, for your mind is made and the show that you reviewed was not the same one I witnessed ? a show that emphasized balance. This ultra-tight, (young) Clapton-band has been on tour since early May, and it is arguably the best band he has ever assembled. If you knew today?s Clapton, you would know him to be a humble, confident man demonstrated by his sharing of the spotlight and his evolution from ?rock & roll god? to mentor and bandleader. As such, balance was emphasized over self-promotion in Sunday night?s show. Doyle Bramhall II has toured with the Clapton-band for 5 or 6 years now, and has come a long way in that time. The hot, young Derek Trucks has been a stirring addition to the band in conjuring the spirit of the late Duane Allman, particularly, for the Derek and the Dominos songs in the set. Willie Weeks played in blistering fashion and has added some new intensity to the bass lines this tour. Chris Stainton was on fire with his keyboard piano solos throughout the set but most notably on ?Little Queen .? The backing singers Michelle John and Sharon White, who I criticized in the 2004 tour, were superb on Sunday night adding just the right amount of harmony and fill. And then there was Tim Carmon (not Corman as you wrote - jeez); his synthesizer contributions were blessedly restrained this time. The setlist showed balance as well - having been tweaked and refined over the past year from a pool of nearly thirty songs to its current state. The recent swap-out of ?Old Love? and ?Anyday? for ?Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? and ?Little Wing,? the former not performed in something like 30 years, was performed Sunday night with style and finesse! Other stand-out songs in the setlist for me were ?Got to Get Better ,? ?Motherless Children,? ?Little Queen? and ?Further Up the Road.? The sit-down, acoustic set in the middle is a tasty technique that Clapton (the band leader) has employed since the Pilgrim tour to bring some variety and variance to the high-energy electric numbers. Your review ignored Clapton?s beautiful ?Drinftin? solo-onstage performance. To my knowledge, ?Outside Woman Blues? has not been performed by Clapton since his Creams days, and this funky, acoustic version works very well. ?Nobody Knows You,? is always a treat, and this version of ?Running on Faith? was the best I?ve ever heard him perform. Again, the priority is balance. Where you regard Clapton?s performance as lazy and bored, I see a mature, confident, humble mentor/artist. I thought that Clapton?s guitar solos on Sunday were refined, emotional and intense demonstrating balance ?just right? for the night. Everyone in the band got the opportunity to shine Sunday night, and this variety kept the setlist engaging to the audience. It was never boring. You say Clapton?s hallmark period was nearly forty years ago during the Cream years. The Cream years were relatively brief in time, and their performances were often rambling, though very engaging, 30-minute jams sessions plagued with personal conflict and youngster-angst and drugs that all contributed to the band?s early demise. I regard his 1994/5 ?Nothing But the Blues? tour to be his most skillful and thoughtful, humble, mature and pure. Debate over Clapton?s pinnacle period is debatable for certain in that ten 15 opinions will emerge from 20 fans polled, and I know at least one friend who would argue with you (forever) that Eric?s John Mayall, Bluesbreakers time was the best! But most disturbing, Joel, I regard your continuous berating of Eric Clapton?s work and performances over the years as disingenuous. You revel in your contrariness and seek attention rather than the axioms of good journalism. Sad. You are so unlike the man you have rebuked and disparaged over the years. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kmyklez at online.no Wed Mar 21 02:11:59 2007 From: kmyklez at online.no (Kristian Gaarder Mykleset) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:11:59 +0100 (CET) Subject: [Slowhand] No more Trucks - thank you!! Message-ID: <14395294.1174457518099.JavaMail.adm-moff@moffice11.nsc.no> Hi all, and especially Richard! I couldn't agree more. When I go to a EC-concert I want to hear Erics fat, warm tone. During this tour I have heard enough of Trucks cat-screeming slide. When you play with Eric, you should stay in the back and glow like Billy on organ, Doyle on guitar or Chris on the piano. Derek is a good guitarist. But I agree with Richard, he's not even half as good as mr allmann was. The way Derek plays Anyday is embarrassing. I was thrilled to see Anyday on the setlist during the start european tour, and sad that I didn't get it in any of the four shows I saw. But when I heard the boot of anyday, I didn't bother anymore... I look forward to see the setlist from the upcomming shows, and hear boots. Now the tour is starting, and I hope Eric will come back to Europe without Mr. Trucks some time soon. Regards Kristian Mykleset Oslo - Norway From jason461 at gmail.com Wed Mar 21 07:04:45 2007 From: jason461 at gmail.com (Jason Lynch) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:04:45 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Current Tour - No More Trucks Message-ID: <97ce38050703210404m2bb1d3abref6f5fa75f8033e6@mail.gmail.com> Richard, I'll bite, but hopefully in a non-flamey way. Here's what I think: Admittedly, I am not old enough to have seen Duane live, but I've listened to a lot of recordings, and when I first heard Derek Trucks (when he was about 18 or 19), my first thought was "Holy crap! He sounds just like Duane!" I didn't know of the family connection then, I was just looking for good music. Since then, his style has matured into one of his own, and he now sounds quite distinct from Duane, who, I believe, CAN still be heard as an influence. As far as "screechiness" is concerned. I think Duane's solo on Layla is one of the screechiest things I've ever heard. Of course, I still love it, so it's all relative. I will say I think you might be romanticizing the past. I see this with baseball fans and music fans a lot. Fastballs were always faster and tones were always fatter back then. I talked to my dad about this recently when the whole controversy came up. He is old enough to have seen Duane, and this is more or less what he had to say: "If Derek's band had been around back them, I would have followed them just like the Allmans, but once Duane died, I would have stopped worrying about them and only followed Derek's band." Incidentally, I've never met a bigger fan of the brothers than my dad. That's my case. Did I hear Duane live? No. But I've heard enough recordings to believe the Derek is every bit on the same level as Duane. Of course, you know what opinions are like... -Jason -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Wed Mar 21 09:05:35 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:05:35 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's Guitar Cables Message-ID: <74D1D2B6E1E0479EB562FF4A34C81084@SimonPC> Cancel that request, its Planet Waves if anyone is interested, I just found it by searching for Lee Dickson, rather than Clapton. Sorry to waste everyone's time, and Thanks, Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: Simon George To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:56 PM Subject: Clapton's Guitar Cables A year or so ago, I walked into my local guitar shop and there was an ad there saying Lee Dickson recommends this brand of cable, he uses them on all Eric Clapton's guitars. The cables looked pretty good but a little over priced, now I find myself in need of a good guitar cable, but I cannot find out what the brand was, does anyone out there know? 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Those of you who have tickets to see a show on the remainder of the tour are in for a real treat - and you shouldn't feel as if you've missed out on anything. --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Wed Mar 21 15:07:02 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:07:02 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Message-ID: I could be mistaken but there is no biological tie between Derek Trucks and Duane Allman. If someone has already posted this, please forgive. What I remember is: Derek's uncle, Butch Trucks, is a founding member of ABB. Derek is a child prodigy, started playing guitar at a very young age, did guest appearances w/ABB and joined in 1999 - he started his own band in 1994. This is what I remember. BUT: Duane died in 1971. Derek was born ~1979 or 1980. You do the math. Is Duane Derek's spiritual mentor (like EC is to Derek [and others] now? There are probably more dots to connect here, but I'll leave you with a... cheers blond rocker ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joeyjay at att.net Wed Mar 21 15:31:28 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:31:28 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] George Harrison / Clapton on DVD Message-ID: <032120071931.20950.4601880F000CBBEA000051D62161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Slowhanders, Has anyone seen the DVD video clip of George Harrison with Clapton's Band in Japan doing Give Me Love? It appears as a DVD bonus within the recent re-release of Living In The Material World on CD. I'm sure this is a dynamite clip to view. For anyone who has seen it, is Clapton playing the slide parts on this video? Jay From joeyjay at att.net Wed Mar 21 15:48:27 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:48:27 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek on D&D songs Message-ID: <032120071948.9089.46018C0A000E7B4C000023812161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Slowhanders, I dunno, but to my ears, Layla never sounded more authentic live than with Derek doing Duane's parts in NYC & Miami. I also loved him on Anyday down here in Miami. I am so-o-o-o jealous that he wasn't doing Tell The Truth, Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad, Little Wing, & electric Key To The Highway with Derek Trucks when I saw him in NYC & Miami. Wow, what a treat this must be !!! I have no problems whatsoever with Derek, especially on D&D songs. Add Bobby Whitlock to this tour and the results would be stunning !!! The two indispensable members of D&D (Eric and Whitlock) would be there and you're adding a pretty close Duane clone in Derek Trucks. Wouldn't get much better than that. And how about this Clapton / Winwood pairing at Crossroads II doing Blind Faith songs !!! My gosh. I sure hope Ginger is invited for that !!! His drumming would make these Blind Faith songs/reunion VERY, VERY special. Can't wait to see the Allman Brothers on Friday night at the Beacon. Any Slowhanders attending on this Friday night? Please email me privately if you want to meet. Joey Jay -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joeyjay at att.net Wed Mar 21 15:49:26 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:49:26 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek on D&D songs Message-ID: <032120071949.9933.46018C460009A7FC000026CD2161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Slowhanders, I dunno, but to my ears, Layla never sounded more authentic live than with Derek doing Duane's parts in NYC & Miami. I also loved him on Anyday down here in Miami. I am so-o-o-o jealous that he wasn't doing Tell The Truth, Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad, Little Wing, & electric Key To The Highway with Derek Trucks when I saw him in NYC & Miami. Wow, what a treat this must be !!! I have no problems whatsoever with Derek, especially on D&D songs. Add Bobby Whitlock to this tour and the results would be stunning !!! The two indispensable members of D&D (Eric and Whitlock) would be there and you're adding a pretty close Duane clone in Derek Trucks. Wouldn't get much better than that. And how about this Clapton / Winwood pairing at Crossroads II doing Blind Faith songs !!! My gosh. I sure hope Ginger is invited for that !!! His drumming would make these Blind Faith songs/reunion VERY, VERY special. Can't wait to see the Allman Brothers on Friday night at the Beacon. Any Slowhanders attending on this Friday night? Please email me privately if you want to meet. Joey Jay From Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au Wed Mar 21 18:31:13 2007 From: Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au (Hubert Orbons) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:01:13 +1030 Subject: [Slowhand] copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4601B231.2050104@flinders.edu.au> Hi all, Thanks to Jenny Katz and others, I can offer 5 copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007. Three copies to those who can burn for others and two copies for fans who cannot copy. Pls email me direct. Cheers from South Australia Hubert From Bbanderic at aol.com Wed Mar 21 22:23:01 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:23:01 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] No More Trucks - Thank You!! Message-ID: I find it amazing the amount of flack Derek is taking. I think he's excellent, perfect for the Dominoes rich setlist. The problem this tour isn't Derek, he played what Eric wanted him to play. To me, the problem has been the over abundance of guitarists in the band. Can someone honestly tell me why EC needed three guitarists up to this point? Throw in Robert Cray on one or two songs and you have four. I don't know if Eric doesn't have the chops he used to, or just doesn't have the desire. I saw the show in Toronto and have to say for the first time, after seeing Eric play live for the past 20 years, I walked out a bit disappointed in Eric's playing. His solos were too short and predictable, not once did he get into "the zone". His playing is nowhere near where it was in 2004. Now that Derek is out, maybe it'll force EC to get off his ass and play the way he's capable of. ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Mar 22 03:42:27 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:42:27 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] George Harrison / Clapton on DVD In-Reply-To: <032120071931.20950.4601880F000CBBEA000051D62161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> References: <032120071931.20950.4601880F000CBBEA000051D62161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Message-ID: No, Andy plays the slide parts. Eric is all but invisible in the darkened background - completely out of the spotlight. Eric and George play acoustic guitar on the number. Also, you need to get the "deluxe edition" CD to get the bonus DVD. In my view there's lots of space on the DVD to have added extra Live in Japan video stuff, but what else could you really expect from the "Material World" Foundation. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: joeyjay at att.net [mailto:joeyjay at att.net] Sent: 21 March 2007 21:31 To: Slowhand Submissions Subject: [Slowhand] George Harrison / Clapton on DVD Slowhanders, Has anyone seen the DVD video clip of George Harrison with Clapton's Band in Japan doing Give Me Love? It appears as a DVD bonus within the recent re-release of Living In The Material World on CD. I'm sure this is a dynamite clip to view. For anyone who has seen it, is Clapton playing the slide parts on this video? Jay DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. 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The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:23:39 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL 28 JULY 2007 CHICAGO Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0703220523j14e83fe3x51d7a7be0b7afd7@mail.gmail.com> Day-Long Festival To Feature Legendary Music And Collaborations Including: Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, BB King, Willie Nelson, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy and John Mayer. Additional Festival artists and elements to be announced shortly. The event will be held at Chicago's Toyota Park. Tickets for the Crossroads Guitar Festival will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 31 at 10am Central Time (11am EST) via www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster phone charge at 312-559-1950 or Ticketmaster retail outlets. Both reserved and general admission tickets will be available for this event. All tickets will be priced at $90 plus applicable ticketing/service charges. The ticket price includes parking for the day and the concert begins at NOON. READ MORE: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2007/03/eric-clapton-crossroads-guitar-festival-chicago-28-july-2007.html -- Kind regards, The Where's Eric! Team eMail: info at whereseric.com ======================================================================== Where's Eric! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Established 1992 Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com | www.ericclaptonphotos.com | www.ericclaptonfaq.com ======================================================================== -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Mar 22 08:53:22 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:53:22 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? vs. Anyday - No comparison Message-ID: Have any of the other recent US shows been filmed besides San Diego on 15 March 2007. My only gripe would be that "Why Does love Got to Be So Sad" was not played that night. I have a scummy recording of the track from Hong Kong earlier this year and the performance was certainly light years better than "Anyday" (from other dates), which hardly features Eric on guitar. Wonder why he chooses to swap these two number around? Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Thu Mar 22 09:14:27 2007 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:14:27 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] ERIC CLAPTON ANNOUNCES CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL! Message-ID: Crossroads comes to Chicago-land, Yeah! Stay tuned to EcAccess.cc for your chance to get tickets 48 hrs. before anybody else! OVER 20 OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUITARISTS PLAY SIDEMEN TO EACH OTHER ON ONE STAGE, FOR ONE DAY, TO SUPPORT ONE CAUSE ERIC CLAPTON ANNOUNCES CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL JULY 28, 2007 CHICAGO Day-Long Festival To Feature Legendary Music And Collaborations Including: Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, BB King, Willie Nelson, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy and John Mayer (New York, NY, March 23, 2007) - Credited throughout his career with creating super sounds in super groups, the ultimate Clapton collaboration will take place July 28, 2007 when he gathers the past, present and future of guitar music onto one stage for an incredible full day musical event. Announced today, the second Crossroads Guitar Festival, scheduled for July 28, 2007 at Toyota Park in Chicago, will be a cornerstone of this year's summer music festival season. Profits from the Festival will benefit The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment and education facility founded by Clapton for chemically dependent persons. Since its inception, Clapton's vision for the Crossroads Guitar Festival has been to create an event where his friends and contemporaries can have fun and jam together for the benefit of a good cause. This year's Festival will feature a full day of musical performances with once-in-a-lifetime guitar collaborations. Known as pioneers in their field, the roster of artists spans old and new, from BB King to John Mayer (anticipated guest list below). The audience can expect unrivaled entertainment, brilliant guitar work, surprise guests and impromptu jams that are the hallmarks of these performers. The first Crossroads Guitar Festival, in June 2004 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, was an unprecedented collection of guitar icons from blues, rock and contemporary music. The sold-out show was chronicled in a 2-disc DVD that has since gone on to become one of the world's top-selling music DVD's, recently achieving the 8x platinum mark in the United States alone. "The Crossroads Festival is the realization of a dream for me, to gather a group of amazingly talented musicians to perform on one stage," said Clapton. "The Crossroads performers are all musicians I admire and respect." Additional Festival artists and elements to be announced shortly. Tickets for the Crossroads Guitar Festival will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 31 at 10am Central Time (11am EST) via www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster phone charge at 312-559-1950 or Ticketmaster retail outlets. Both reserved and general admission tickets will be available for this event. All tickets will be priced at $90 plus applicable ticketing/service charges. The ticket price includes parking for the day and the concert begins at NOON. About Toyota Park: Conveniently located just 15 minutes southwest of Downtown Chicago (at 71st and Harlem in Bridgeview), Toyota Park (www.toyotapark.com) is Chicagoland's newest and most exciting outdoor concert facility. For Photos of the first Crossroads Festival, follow this link: http://www.rhino.com/media/photosearch.lasso?action=photosearch&Artist=&Title=Crossroads CURRENT ARTIST LISTING CONFIRMED Jeff Beck Doyle Bramhall II Eric Clapton Robert Cray Sheryl Crow Vince Gill Buddy Guy BB King Alison Krauss and Union Station Sonny Landreth Albert Lee Los Lobos John Mayer John McLaughlin Willie Nelson Robert Randolph Hubert Sumlin Derek Trucks Jimmie Vaughan Steve Winwood About Crossroads Founded in 1997, Crossroads Centre, Antigua was created to provide treatment and education to chemically dependent persons, those with other compulsive addictive behaviors, their families and significant others. Treatment is provided through residential care, family and aftercare programs. The pathway to recovery is founded on the movement toward a change in lifestyle. Crossroads Centre, Antigua also operates a 16 bed halfway-house called The Bevon House (exclusively for local Antiguan residents) and facilitates a school-based education series, Breaking the Cycle, in all local schools. www.crossroadsantigua.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rene.aagaard at get2net.dk Thu Mar 22 09:28:36 2007 From: rene.aagaard at get2net.dk (=?iso-8859-1?B?UmVu6Q==?=) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:28:36 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream Logo References: Message-ID: <026c01c76c85$fefad4d0$f7564953@computer> Hi I don't know who made the logo, but looking at it on Ginger's drum it looks like a pile of dog shit with a twist! Rene Denmark From gwornex at yahoo.com Thu Mar 22 13:38:30 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:38:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Cream logo Message-ID: <271967.92719.qm@web50101.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I think that Martin Sharp, Claptons flat mate at the time was responsible for the Cream logos you referenced...... g.w. From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Thu Mar 22 16:41:39 2007 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:41:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek is not Duane Message-ID: Is it just me or are others sick of people comparing Derek Trucks with Duane Allman. To my ears they do not sound at all alike, not even close. Derek has a jazzy style and his band "The Derek Trucks Band" plays a jazz fusion style not unlike the old Al Di Meola or John McLaughlin. Duane Allman is about 100 times more talented then Derek Trucks. If you compare Duane Allman at his death, 24 to Derek Trucks when he was 24 years you will see what I mean. It is all the power of suggestion that people think this crap that Derek Trucks is Duane Allman. Noah Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070322/ed9ae640/attachment.html From Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au Thu Mar 22 19:15:44 2007 From: Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au (Hubert Orbons) Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:45:44 +1030 Subject: [Slowhand] copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <46030E20.3080008@flinders.edu.au> Hi folks, The offer is now closed as I have rec'd 10 requests from all over the world which is great. Some fans live near each other so may be able to help each other, ie 2 from Chicago. I will advise direct. Cheers, Hubert 22-3-07 Hi all, Thanks to Jenny Katz and others, I can offer 5 copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007. Three copies to those who can burn for others and two copies for fans who cannot copy. Pls email me direct. Cheers from South Australia Hubert -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I disagree and truthfully feel the Derek is as good if not better than Duane Allman, although I know you will all chop my head off for actually saying it. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Derek is not Duane (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) 2. copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007 (Hubert Orbons) From: "SEIDENBERG, NOAH" To: Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:41:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek is not Duane Is it just me or are others sick of people comparing Derek Trucks with Duane Allman. To my ears they do not sound at all alike, not even close. Derek has a jazzy style and his band "The Derek Trucks Band" plays a jazz fusion style not unlike the old Al Di Meola or John McLaughlin. Duane Allman is about 100 times more talented then Derek Trucks. If you compare Duane Allman at his death, 24 to Derek Trucks when he was 24 years you will see what I mean. It is all the power of suggestion that people think this crap that Derek Trucks is Duane Allman. Noah Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent From: Hubert Orbons To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:45:44 +1030 Subject: [Slowhand] copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007 Hi folks, The offer is now closed as I have rec'd 10 requests from all over the world which is great. Some fans live near each other so may be able to help each other, ie 2 from Chicago. I will advise direct. Cheers, Hubert 22-3-07 Hi all, Thanks to Jenny Katz and others, I can offer 5 copies of EC's concert from Sydney 2007. Three copies to those who can burn for others and two copies for fans who cannot copy. Pls email me direct. Cheers from South Australia Hubert begin:vcard fn:Hubert Orbons org:Flinders University;Faculty of Health Sciences adr:;;GPO Box 2100;Adelaide;SA;5001;Australia title:Deputy Faculty Registrar (Resources) note:Room N211 url:http://www.flinders.edu.au/healthsc/index.html version:2.1 end:vcard _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand --------------------------------- TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070323/8821a688/attachment.htm From greghilker at gmx.de Fri Mar 23 14:09:20 2007 From: greghilker at gmx.de (Greg Hilker) Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:09:20 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek is not Duane Message-ID: <460417D0.10308@gmx.de> No, Derek Trucks is not Duane Allman. Whether Derek is more or less talented than Duane (was) is a matter of opinion. All I know (my opinions) is that: - I enjoy listening to the Derek Truck Band, especially when they play the blues. - EC obviously likes how Derek plays guitar, too. - I thoroughly loved Derek playing with EC when I saw them in Mannheim last summer. His slide solos certainly reminded me of Duane at that concert! - Obviously Derek woke-up something in EC because when was the last time that EC played so many Dominos songs on tour? Peace and greetings from Worms, Germany From jason461 at gmail.com Fri Mar 23 14:43:24 2007 From: jason461 at gmail.com (Jason Lynch) Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:43:24 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek is not Duane Message-ID: <97ce38050703231143y20f49b05v29d766d222770ddf@mail.gmail.com> Well, for whatever reason, I'm just going to keep responding to this stuff. First, I don't think anyone is saying that Derek is Duane. I certainly think there was a time in his development when he sounded almost exactly like Duane, but that's been quite a long time. Is Duane a 100 times better than Derek? No. Now, you can like Duane more than Derek, that's fine, but I don't think you can reasonably argue that one is better than the other. I've had this argument with people a thousand times, but there is a certain level that is obtained where you can't say who is better. They're just different. This is how I approach the eternal Clapton - Hendrix debate. They are both great. I prefer Clapton, but I'm not going to claim he's better than Jimi, mostly because they both reached a level where it's impossible to say, empirically, that one is better than the other. Same with Derek and Duane. I will say this though, you are oversimplifying the music of Derek's band. I have, at various times, heard them play straight jazz, fusion jazz, Chicago blues, delta blues, gospel, rock, R&B, and Indian classical music. Derek certainly can play with a jazz style, but he doesn't always. At any rate, he's delved into more styles than Duane did (not that Duane wouldn't have gotten there). Also, during Duane's time, the Allman Brothers often WERE a jazz fusion band on stage. Last, if you can really listen to the recordings of Layla from the current tour and tell me you don't hear Duane's influence in Derek, well, then I don't think there will ever be a meeting of the minds on this one. -Jason "Is it just me or are others sick of people comparing Derek Trucks with Duane Allman. To my ears they do not sound at all alike, not even close. Derek has a jazzy style and his band "The Derek Trucks Band" plays a jazz fusion style not unlike the old Al Di Meola or John McLaughlin. Duane Allman is about 100 times more talented then Derek Trucks. If you compare Duane Allman at his death, 24 to Derek Trucks when he was 24 years you will see what I mean. It is all the power of suggestion that people think this crap that Derek Trucks is Duane Allman. Noah" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I will be in around 9am the day of the show, looking forward to seeing some fellow slowhanders! i was also pleased to see the ticket prices so low ($90 + charges)for a concert of this magnitude....just EC for 2 hours has been $125 and up recently! out sambo8 From mangs88 at verizon.net Sat Mar 24 00:38:27 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:38:27 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] ec access Message-ID: <19692735.1380451174711107135.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net> this is for anyone who joined ec access to get concert tickets - how were your seats for your show? i am thinking of joining just to get the crossroads festival seats, but the terms and conditions say that there is no guarantee of getting seats to a show? did anyone get screwed? i am reluctant to join, and just wanted to get some feedback. i know a lot of our euro friends had issues, as well as some folks in the states as well... thanks sammy From Bbanderic at aol.com Sat Mar 24 09:34:50 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:34:50 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Message-ID: I joined EC Access and got GREAT seats for the 2006 Toronto show. It took a while to get the free stuff though (EC Access t-shirt, Hyde Park '96 CD and calender). All in all, it was well worth it for me. If you go the EC Access route, you still want to get your tickets as soon as they go on sale for the best seats. Regarding the Chicago - Crossroads show....Although I haven't seen absolute confirmation, it seems as though some seats are reserved and some are general admission. I would assume the general admission seats are on the field and the reserved seating in the stands. If that's the case and you want GA seats on the field, I wouldn't see a need for EC Access. Personally I'm praying that the whole field is GA, if so, I'm there. I can't sit in these big stadiums, the odds on getting good seats in the reserved stands are slim. Cheers, Jon ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070324/5156dd10/attachment.htm From ronnewark at yahoo.com Sat Mar 24 12:28:04 2007 From: ronnewark at yahoo.com (Ron Newark) Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:28:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Derek and Duane Message-ID: <866147.43630.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi, not going to enter into this silly debate. However, both Tom Dowd and Jerry Wexler have commented in print on Duane's playing. They were both extremely impressed with his mastery of the guitar. He could play fluently in a number of idioms including bossa nova, bebop and of course r&b, blues and rock. Check out Herbie Mann's Memphis Underground sometime if you want to hear Duane tear it up in a completely different style that what you might be familiar with. Duane was a monster. 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URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070325/4432a05a/attachment.html From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 25 13:28:52 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:28:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks Message-ID: <114925.51013.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The current thread and debate of Derek&Duanne got me to consider Clapton-band guitar-ensembles over the years. I only saw one show this tour, but I thoroughly enjoyed the guitar lineup: Clapton-Trucks-Bramhall (and Cray adds a beautiful contrast). If I had been to several shows, I would have likely grown a bit tired of (the quantity of) Trucks' contribution, but for the one show that I saw, I enjoyed it. THANKS for a very memorable experience. The setlist was amazing for me...WOW. Thanks again! Now that I got that out of my system (for the moment), let's get back to the original premise, Clapton's best guitar-sidekicks. I know what Rick Batty would say, and I would be hard-pressed to argue with his response to this question - "none" because as I am writing this, "Remastered at the RAH" is playing in the background that features the four-piece ECband. Hard to beat! I like Mark Knopfler. We were watching/listening to the Shoreline performance from 1988 yesterday evening (who needs cable when you have boots like this?). I have to digress here. I purchased the released "AfterMidnight" video DVD (one disc), and a great-slowhander-buddy, PeterGordon, sent me the bootleg DVD version of this performance (2 discs), and the latter is a superior product. I presume that the material was compressed to fit on one DVD for release. Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like it in relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and MK's style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in 1988 pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the camaraderie and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and toothy grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also like Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to watch them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). Anyone else on this topic? Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070325/7b79004f/attachment.htm From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sun Mar 25 13:32:52 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:32:52 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Layla Riff Message-ID: What I've read over the years, is different members of the group wrote various parts of the song. EC, Duane, Whitlock, Gordon. Layla is "officially" credited to Clapton & Gordon. There are some, outside the group, who also claim credit, and then others who claim credit for the coda. Gordon (as you know, is in jail, has commented, he has not received proper royalties). Not sure if Jim is in a real or imagined state, but that's what's been written over the years about what he has said, ranted and/or threatened. The people "outside" the group who claim credit for various parts of the song, grow in number each year. If you think about this, all of the peeps - inside and outside the band were out of their minds on various mind altering drugs, so who's to say, or who can remember, who wrote what? e blond rocker ps: there was a woman behind me in Row 5 at the Staples Center in LA who whispered to me that she had written the coda! Now, who do you think that could be????? ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070325/f1d59698/attachment.html From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sun Mar 25 13:41:55 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:41:55 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] ATNN: Jenny from Australia!!! Message-ID: Jenny, darling! Just returned from a long trip in Southern California (a little business, pleasure, birthday and of course, EC GIGS!!) Got your cds from 29 Jan 2007 EC Australia gig!!! First of all, thank you soooooooooooooooooo much. I'm listening to it now and I feel the glow again!!!! thank you again, if you send me a message to my private e-mail, I will send you some nice pictures from Staples, San Diego and Anaheim! Thanks again. e blond rocker ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070325/ab1d58aa/attachment.html From kblanto at yahoo.com Sun Mar 25 17:41:37 2007 From: kblanto at yahoo.com (kavin blanton) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:41:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Seattle Show review 3/22 Message-ID: <303294.68181.qm@web39607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I haven't seen to much reviews of this tour but I thought I would give one of the Seattle show for those interested. Robert Cray opened just like all the other shows and was awesome, his voice and guitar playing were spot on. I can't remember his set list but he played for about 35 mins. After a 30 mins. intermission Clapton followed his band out on stage and opened Tell the Truth and was on fire from there. He did play Little wing (I am guessing place of Anyday) and probably because he was playing in Jimi's hometown so it was a tribute to Jimi. The big surprise to me was to hear Outside woman blues in his acoustic set. At the end of the show I was surprised to hear him play Wonderful tonight and Layla, two songs which I thought he was leaving off his set list. The crowd went crazy when he played them. I would would have much rather of heard anyday or some other songs from the D&D days. The only disappointments were he didn't play Anyday and at times there was to much piano/keyboard solos for me at least. I would of much rather heard Derek Trucks than Chris Staiton and the other guy on Keyboards. Overall the show was great and my favorite over the last few tours he has done. If people want pictures I have some but have not had time to edit them but once I do that I am happy so share, just let me know if you want them. I know this is probably to early but if anyone has a recording of this show I would love to get a copy and have lots to trade. Please email me privately if interested at kblanto at yahoo.com ~Kavin ____________________________________________________________________________________ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail From scottw at racerxill.com Sun Mar 25 18:31:37 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:31:37 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla riff Message-ID: <020301c76f2d$74123430$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> The opening riff is the 7 notes of the melody of "As the Years go passing by" from Albert King. Duane just sped it up and then added 5 more notes then repeated it. Scott From rickbatty at gmail.com Sun Mar 25 23:13:42 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:13:42 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks In-Reply-To: <114925.51013.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <114925.51013.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703252013h55db3f33h1f428dd8a14daa52@mail.gmail.com> Mel, It's an interesting discussion - whether EC plays better when pushed by others. But of course, it doesn't have to be by a second guitar player, although that can happen too. I doubt if anyone would dispute the influence of Duane on the Layla album - although we will neve know how much EC's pain over Patti would have fuelled that one even on his own. Jack and Ginger obviously pushed EC and I think the band with Nathan and Greg did too. For interplay with Knopfler, I like the trading of lines on I Think I Love You Too Much from the Knebworth 90 show. Also the great interplay with Albert Lee on the 1983 live versions of The Shape You're In. Some of my favorite EC playing is in charity shows ike Knebworth 1990, Hyde Park 1996 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows. I think, understandably, EC "gets up" for one-off shows, especially if there are other big name acts on the bill. Rick On 3/25/07, Mel Boss wrote: > > The current thread and debate of Derek&Duanne got me to consider > Clapton-band guitar-ensembles over the years. I only saw one show this tour, > but I thoroughly enjoyed the guitar lineup: Clapton-Trucks-Bramhall (and > Cray adds a beautiful contrast). If I had been to several shows, I would > have likely grown a bit tired of (the quantity of) Trucks' contribution, but > for the one show that I saw, I enjoyed it. THANKS for a very memorable > experience. The setlist was amazing for me...WOW. Thanks again! > > Now that I got that out of my system (for the moment), let's get back to the > original premise, Clapton's best guitar-sidekicks. I know what Rick Batty > would say, and I would be hard-pressed to argue with his response to this > question - "none" because as I am writing this, "Remastered at the RAH" is > playing in the background that features the four-piece ECband. Hard to beat! > > I like Mark Knopfler. We were watching/listening to the Shoreline > performance from 1988 yesterday evening (who needs cable when you have boots > like this?). I have to digress here. I purchased the released > "AfterMidnight" video DVD (one disc), and a great-slowhander-buddy, > PeterGordon, sent me the bootleg DVD version of this performance (2 discs), > and the latter is a superior product. I presume that the material was > compressed to fit on one DVD for release. > > Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like it in > relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like > matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and MK's > style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in 1988 > pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm > "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the camaraderie > and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and toothy > grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray > contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also like > Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to watch > them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). > > Anyone else on this topic? > > Mel > > From joeyjay at att.net Mon Mar 26 09:58:53 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:58:53 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Allman Brother set lists / Clapton Message-ID: <032620071358.18023.4607D19D00097683000046672160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> Slowhanders, I went to see the Allman Brothers this weekend at The Beacon. Their set on Saturday night did not contain even one song that was played on Friday night. How very cool is that. See set lists below. No complaints whatsover with Clapton's set lists on this tour. I'm especially thrilled to see him perform so many of the classic Derek and the Dominoes songs. But I certainly also LOVE how the Allman Brothers choose to handle their set lists !!! Joey Jay Mar 23, 2007 (Fri) The Allman Brothers Band Beacon Theatre New York, New York Tape: List | Request 1. Les Brers In A Minor 2. Can't Lose What You Never Had 3. Ain't Wastin' Time No More 4. The Sky Is Crying 5. Who to Believe 6. Stand Back 7. The Weight Set II 8. You Don't Love Me 9. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' 10. Manic Depression 11. Trouble No More 12. I Walk On Gilded Splinters 13. Black Hearted Woman Encore 14. Preachin' Blues 15. Southbound with Jay Collins, sax; Tony Escapa, percussion Mar 24, 2007 (Sat) The Allman Brothers Band Beacon Theatre New York, New York Tape: List | Request 1. Statesboro Blues 2. Revival 3. Leave My Blues at Home 4. Rocking Horse 5. Soulshine with Ron Holloway, sax 6. The High Cost Of Low Living 7. One Way Out Set II 8. Come On In My Kitchen with Luther Dickinson, guitar 9. Dreams with Ron Holloway, sax 10. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Oteil & Derek bass duo; Ron Holloway, sax; Kofi Burbridge; flute 11. Mountain Jam > 12. Dazed And Confused > 13. Mountain Jam Encore 14. Whipping Post From elaine.drick at lmco.com Mon Mar 26 09:59:46 2007 From: elaine.drick at lmco.com (Drick, Elaine) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:59:46 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] ec access In-Reply-To: <19692735.1380451174711107135.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net> References: <19692735.1380451174711107135.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net> Message-ID: I joined EC Access just to have a chance at better seats. I went to the San Jose show this year and had great seats, better than I had ever gotten previous to joining EC Access. I had floor seats, row 21, dead center. I haven't received the free stuff (calendar, t-shirt, etc.) and have written to them and gotten no reply, so that's frustrating, but just getting good seats is worth it to me. This is my second year in EC Access and the first year I did receive the free stuff. Their customer service seems to leave a lot to be desired. ~Elaine -----Original Message----- From: sam mangano [mailto:mangs88 at verizon.net] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 9:38 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] ec access this is for anyone who joined ec access to get concert tickets - how were your seats for your show? i am thinking of joining just to get the crossroads festival seats, but the terms and conditions say that there is no guarantee of getting seats to a show? did anyone get screwed? i am reluctant to join, and just wanted to get some feedback. i know a lot of our euro friends had issues, as well as some folks in the states as well... thanks sammy From bluez4u2 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 26 10:21:57 2007 From: bluez4u2 at yahoo.com (Robert) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:21:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 84 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <572280.37317.qm@web31804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> That is probably why Clapton likes Doyle Bramhall II in the lineup. Doyle has a totally different style and approach than Clapton. He is not as fast with his leads and has a fatter tone. I think Doyle has gone out of his way to be different while in the band. I've seen him play many times here in Texas and he is awesome. Many have said that he has shown improvement since he's been with Clapton. That may be the case, but he was already a very accomplished player when he was playing with his old band the Arc Angels in the early 90's. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like it in relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and MK's style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in 1988 pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the camaraderie and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and toothy grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also like Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to watch them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). Anyone else on this topic? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070326/9083be2b/attachment.htm From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Mar 26 11:05:22 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:05:22 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Back Home - One Day Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703260805ja0a3980v3a8a071c4553d542@mail.gmail.com> I'm not a huge fan of the "Back Home" album but I do like the song "One Day". It has some great EC solos, especially for a studio performance! I'm surprised this song was not tried out early in the tour like some of the other "Back Home" songs. I think it could have been a killer song live, with some great guitar work as EC always seems to improve on a song live. Rick From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Mar 26 11:06:43 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:06:43 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Harmonica on 2006 tour songs? Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703260806t556a12adg5f04f656e70ff3d7@mail.gmail.com> Anyone know who played harmonica on the Japan 2006 versions of "Five Long Years" and "Before You Accuse Me"? Thanks, Rick From bluespower at cfl.rr.com Mon Mar 26 11:53:43 2007 From: bluespower at cfl.rr.com (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:53:43 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks - my 2 cents worth Message-ID: EC has played with so many great guitarists. As Mel said, contrast is good. Although, I would rather see Eric play next to Buddy Guy...Buddy just seems to always bring out the best in our boy. Not sure you can call Buddy a sidekick though. But then neither was Duanne John Roe From bluespower at cfl.rr.com Mon Mar 26 11:58:23 2007 From: bluespower at cfl.rr.com (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:58:23 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla - Clapton & Gordon Message-ID: I think I remember reading that Jim Gordon wrote the piano part. Also, I believe that EC has stated that Layla originally did not include those "7 pulsating notes" at the beginning. I do not recall though who they were actually attributed to - either EC or Duanne, I would guess. John Roe From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 26 13:48:33 2007 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:48:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] TOYOTA PARK SEATING Message-ID: <138299.29828.qm@web60212.mail.yahoo.com> Hello all! Just got off the phone with a nice woman at the box office at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL. She said that the GA Tickets are for the field and there will be no seats/chairs (so bring blankets etc). And, the stands are going to be assigned seating. Just thought you would all like to know, before you buy tickets! Good Luck! Lauren ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 26 15:46:33 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel at sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:46:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks Message-ID: <914623.32629.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Rick - Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking mainly of guitar sidekicks, and you brought up Albert Lee. Nice one! The reason that like MK as a music-collaborator is for the difference in style that he provides. Even in an audio, the two players are pretty easy to distinguish by their unique sound/tone. I like the EC and Carlos collaborations as well. Again, viva l'difference! Oh - and then there was GeoHarrison and Eric as in the 'Live in Japan' disc. I love that version of 'While My Guitar..." that they did for the Japanese audience. George's guitar and Eric's were not too difficult to distinguish from one another when they traded licks - George didn't bend notes very often (or very well). That's a good song to listen to on a good pair of headphones! Have you ever heard the Bose headphones - curious if they are as good (and worth the bucks) as their ads say they are?? Oh (again) - on the way home from the Clapton concert last Sunday, I saw a truck/SUV on 680North with "slowhnd" on the license plate! Pretty cool - whoever it is. Mel, It's an interesting discussion - whether EC plays better when pushed by others. But of course, it doesn't have to be by a second guitar player, although that can happen too. I doubt if anyone would dispute the influence of Duane on the Layla album - although we will neve know how much EC's pain over Patti would have fuelled that one even on his own. Jack and Ginger obviously pushed EC and I think the band with Nathan and Greg did too. For interplay with Knopfler, I like the trading of lines on I Think I Love You Too Much from the Knebworth 90 show. Also the great interplay with Albert Lee on the 1983 live versions of The Shape You're In. Some of my favorite EC playing is in charity shows ike Knebworth 1990, Hyde Park 1996 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows. I think, understandably, EC "gets up" for one-off shows, especially if there are other big name acts on the bill. Rick On 3/25/07, Mel Boss wrote: > > The current thread and debate of Derek&Duanne got me to consider > Clapton-band guitar-ensembles over the years. I only saw one show this tour, > but I thoroughly enjoyed the guitar lineup: Clapton-Trucks-Bramhall (and > Cray adds a beautiful contrast). If I had been to several shows, I would > have likely grown a bit tired of (the quantity of) Trucks' contribution, but > for the one show that I saw, I enjoyed it. THANKS for a very memorable > experience. The setlist was amazing for me...WOW. Thanks again! > > Now that I got that out of my system (for the moment), let's get back to the > original premise, Clapton's best guitar-sidekicks. I know what Rick Batty > would say, and I would be hard-pressed to argue with his response to this > question - "none" because as I am writing this, "Remastered at the RAH" is > playing in the background that features the four-piece ECband. Hard to beat! > > I like Mark Knopfler. We were watching/listening to the Shoreline > performance from 1988 yesterday evening (who needs cable when you have boots > like this?). I have to digress here. I purchased the released > "AfterMidnight" video DVD (one disc), and a great-slowhander-buddy, > PeterGordon, sent me the bootleg DVD version of this performance (2 discs), > and the latter is a superior product. I presume that the material was > compressed to fit on one DVD for release. > > Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like it in > relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like > matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and MK's > style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in 1988 > pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm > "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the camaraderie > and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and toothy > grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray > contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also like > Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to watch > them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). > > Anyone else on this topic? > > Mel > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070326/8eae723f/attachment.htm From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Mar 26 16:19:30 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:19:30 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks In-Reply-To: <914623.32629.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <914623.32629.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5392fc0c0703261319u3fd327f5tb34310b7acf0cb10@mail.gmail.com> Mel, One of the nicest and most interwoven collaborations of EC and another player was the coda to "Why Does Love" at the San Jose show we saw last week. The back-and-forth of EC and Derek Trucks was absolutely beautiful, realtively quiet and subtle. Rick On 3/26/07, darmel at sbcglobal.net wrote: > > Hi Rick - Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking mainly of *guitar*sidekicks, and you brought up Albert Lee. Nice one! > > The reason that like MK as a music-collaborator is for the difference in > style that he provides. Even in an audio, the two players are pretty easy to > distinguish by their unique sound/tone. > > I like the EC and Carlos collaborations as well. Again, viva l'difference! > > > Oh - and then there was GeoHarrison and Eric as in the 'Live in Japan' > disc. I love that version of 'While My Guitar..." that they did for the > Japanese audience. George's guitar and Eric's were not too difficult to > distinguish from one another when they traded licks - George didn't bend > notes very often (or very well). That's a good song to listen to on a good > pair of headphones! Have you ever heard the Bose headphones - curious if > they are as good (and worth the bucks) as their ads say they are?? > > Oh (again) - on the way home from the Clapton concert last Sunday, I saw a > truck/SUV on 680North with "slowhnd" on the license plate! Pretty cool - > whoever it is. > > Mel, > > It's an interesting discussion - whether EC plays better when pushed > by others. But of course, it doesn't have to be by a second guitar > player, although that can happen too. I doubt if anyone would dispute > the influence of Duane on the Layla album - although we will neve know > how much EC's pain over Patti would have fuelled that one even on his > own. > > Jack and Ginger obviously pushed EC and I think the band with Nathan > and Greg did too. > > For interplay with Knopfler, I like the trading of lines on I Think I > Love You Too Much from the Knebworth 90 show. Also the great > interplay with Albert Lee on the 1983 live versions of The Shape > You're In. > > Some of my favorite EC playing is in charity shows ike Knebworth 1990, > Hyde Park 1996 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows. I think, > understandably, EC "gets up" for one-off shows, especially if there > are other big name acts on the bill. > > Rick > > On 3/25/07, Mel Boss wrote: > > > > The current thread and debate of Derek&Duanne got me to consider > > Clapton-band guitar-ensembles over the years. I only saw one show this > tour, > > but I thoroughly enjoyed the guitar lineup: Clapton-Trucks-Bramhall (and > > Cray adds a beautiful contrast). If I had been to several shows, I would > > have likely grown a bit tired of (the quantity of) Trucks' contribution, > but > > for the one show that I saw, I enjoyed it. THANKS for a very memorable > > experience. The setlist was amazing for me...WOW. Thanks again! > > > > Now that I got that out of my system (for the moment), let's get back to > the > > original premise, Clapton's best guitar-sidekicks. I know what Rick > Batty > > would say, and I would be hard-pressed to argue with his response to > this > > question - "none" because as I am writing this, "Remastered at the RAH" > is > > playing in the background that features the four-piece ECband. Hard to > beat! > > > > I like Mark Knopfler. We were watching/listening to the Shoreline > > performance from 1988 yesterday evening (who needs cable when you have > boots > > like this?). I have to digress here. I purchased the released > > "AfterMidnight" video DVD (one disc), and a great-slowhander-buddy, > > PeterGordon, sent me the bootleg DVD version of this performance (2 > discs), > > and the latter is a superior product. I presume that the material was > > compressed to fit on one DVD for release. > > > > Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like > it in > > relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like > > matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and > MK's > > style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in > 1988 > > pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm > > "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the > camaraderie > > and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and > toothy > > grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray > > contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also > like > > Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to > watch > > them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). > > > > Anyone else on this topic? > > > > Mel > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070326/cc84f2cf/attachment.html From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 26 16:32:01 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (darmel at sbcglobal.net) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:32:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand sidekicks Message-ID: <789883.40533.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yeah - THAT and Motherless (god bless r&r) were my favs of the night! Just a beautiful collab! Mel ----- Original Message ---- From: Richard Batty To: "darmel at sbcglobal.net" Cc: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 1:19:30 PM Subject: Re: Slowhand sidekicks Mel, One of the nicest and most interwoven collaborations of EC and another player was the coda to "Why Does Love" at the San Jose show we saw last week. The back-and-forth of EC and Derek Trucks was absolutely beautiful, realtively quiet and subtle. Rick On 3/26/07, darmel at sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi Rick - Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking mainly of guitar sidekicks, and you brought up Albert Lee. Nice one! The reason that like MK as a music-collaborator is for the difference in style that he provides. Even in an audio, the two players are pretty easy to distinguish by their unique sound/tone. I like the EC and Carlos collaborations as well. Again, viva l'difference! Oh - and then there was GeoHarrison and Eric as in the 'Live in Japan' disc. I love that version of 'While My Guitar..." that they did for the Japanese audience. George's guitar and Eric's were not too difficult to distinguish from one another when they traded licks - George didn't bend notes very often (or very well). That's a good song to listen to on a good pair of headphones! Have you ever heard the Bose headphones - curious if they are as good (and worth the bucks) as their ads say they are?? Oh (again) - on the way home from the Clapton concert last Sunday, I saw a truck/SUV on 680North with "slowhnd" on the license plate! Pretty cool - whoever it is. Mel, It's an interesting discussion - whether EC plays better when pushed by others. But of course, it doesn't have to be by a second guitar player, although that can happen too. I doubt if anyone would dispute the influence of Duane on the Layla album - although we will neve know how much EC's pain over Patti would have fuelled that one even on his own. Jack and Ginger obviously pushed EC and I think the band with Nathan and Greg did too. For interplay with Knopfler, I like the trading of lines on I Think I Love You Too Much from the Knebworth 90 show. Also the great interplay with Albert Lee on the 1983 live versions of The Shape You're In. Some of my favorite EC playing is in charity shows ike Knebworth 1990, Hyde Park 1996 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows. I think, understandably, EC "gets up" for one-off shows, especially if there are other big name acts on the bill. Rick On 3/25/07, Mel Boss wrote: > > The current thread and debate of Derek&Duanne got me to consider > Clapton-band guitar-ensembles over the years. I only saw one show this tour, > but I thoroughly enjoyed the guitar lineup: Clapton-Trucks-Bramhall (and > Cray adds a beautiful contrast). If I had been to several shows, I would > have likely grown a bit tired of (the quantity of) Trucks' contribution, but > for the one show that I saw, I enjoyed it. THANKS for a very memorable > experience. The setlist was amazing for me...WOW. Thanks again! > > Now that I got that out of my system (for the moment), let's get back to the > original premise, Clapton's best guitar-sidekicks. I know what Rick Batty > would say, and I would be hard-pressed to argue with his response to this > question - "none" because as I am writing this, "Remastered at the RAH" is > playing in the background that features the four-piece ECband. Hard to beat! > > I like Mark Knopfler. We were watching/listening to the Shoreline > performance from 1988 yesterday evening (who needs cable when you have boots > like this?). I have to digress here. I purchased the released > "AfterMidnight" video DVD (one disc), and a great-slowhander-buddy, > PeterGordon, sent me the bootleg DVD version of this performance (2 discs), > and the latter is a superior product. I presume that the material was > compressed to fit on one DVD for release. > > Back to "Knopfler" as best EC guitar-sidekick: I like contrast. I like it in > relationships (who wants to marry ones self - like > matrimonial-masturbation?). I like it in art. I like it in music, and MK's > style provides a lovely contrast to Eric's in tone and style. Back in 1988 > pickless Mark's fretwork, finger-pickin stood out yet contributed a warm > "fill" for any gaps in Eric's lead. When they traded leads, the camaraderie > and mutual respect was evident as they also traded warm smiles and toothy > grins. Very cool. In the current tour, I enjoyed most the Robert Cray > contributions for the same reasons that I appreciated Mark's... I also like > Buddy Guy with Eric, but for different reasons. It was so much fun to watch > them misbehave at Ronnie Scotts (off the wagon that night, I think). > > Anyone else on this topic? > > Mel > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070326/e634a111/attachment.htm From drpr at earthlink.net Mon Mar 26 20:57:07 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:57:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] San Jose show Message-ID: <000d01c7700a$d9c9bf90$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Hi everyone, I've enjoyed reading the comments from Rick and Mel about the San Jose show. I also enjoyed the get-together prior to the show. Betsy had printed an Eric Clapton Head On A Stick from my website! It makes me glad that Al Gore invented the Internet. The big treat of the evening was "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad" since I had never heard it performed live. The interplay between Eric and Derek was remarkable. I had heard "Little Wing" at the Crossroads Benefit in 1999, but this performance was so much better. For one thing, David Sanborn didn't tarnish the song with an over-the-top solo. "Motherless Children" is the song that turned me from a fan to a fanatic, so it is always special for me. Pictures from the show are on www.slowhand.net (direct link = www.slowhand.net/showpicv.htm for those who don't want to navigate). The pictures are OK, but I seriously need a camera like Sam's. And finally, the Heads On A Stick were quite a hit. Derek and Doyle spotted them right away and laughed at various times during the show. Steve Jordan pointed them out to Derek...as did Mr. Clapton who laughed and gave us a thumbs up. Thanks to Lauren for the Crossroads 2 info. I'll be there! 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This song deserves to be on a clean DVD release - it's that special. "Little Wing" had its moment, back in 1999, it's now the turn of "Why Does Love Gotta be So Sad?" to have decent screen time. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Kevin Wilson.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 3544 bytes Desc: Kevin Wilson.vcf Url : http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/attachments/20070327/09eb3903/attachment.vcf From cdonatto at yahoo.com Tue Mar 27 09:24:21 2007 From: cdonatto at yahoo.com (Cheryl Donatto) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:24:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] ec access Message-ID: <285402.70664.qm@web54409.mail.yahoo.com> Sambo... I was mostly happy with my tickets from EC Access. Only problem I had was with the secret password they issued when the tix went on sale. They had a typo in it... and luckily I was smart enough (or desperate enough!) to try the correct spelling and it worked. My seats were in the first row of the second section, center stage on the aisle. Probably about row 15 or so. I did have one complaint about the "goodies" you receive when joining however. The tshirt appears to be either used or old (the writing on the label was worn off)... and not to mention it wasn't very attractive either! But hey... at least there's another EC t-shirt in the closet! :-) Cheryl ____________________________________________________________________________________ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Mar 27 23:46:42 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:46:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Nathan East received a Congressional Record Message-ID: <000801c770eb$b6c0c2a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> This just in: March 26, 2007, USA - Musician, Nathan East received a Congressional Record last night from the United States Congress, House Of Representatives, Washington, DC recognizing him as a distinguished member of the music industry. A. Robert Brown, Sr. Advisor to Congressman Ed Towns of New York presented the award during a concert performance of jazz super group Fourplay in Philadelphia on Sunday evening honoring Nathan for his outstanding achievements. "Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent on this body to recognize the accomplishments of Nathan East, as he offers his talents and services for the betterment of our local and global communities." 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Jay From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Mar 28 15:36:34 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:36:34 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] 1 columbus ticket for sale Message-ID: <008701c77170$660afb20$2b01a8c0@Family> as much as this pains me, a co-worker who scored a single seat in sec 110 (right next to stage right) offered me his ticket ($140). since i am going to the detroit show the night before (i live in cleveland), am going to buddy guy the following week, robert randolph 2 weeks after that, chicago for the Crossroads Festival in July, and desire to stay married, i have to pass on this ticket. if anyone needs one for this sold out show, please contact me off list. i can priority mail it to you at no additional cost, but it must be done by monday 4/1 to guarantee delivery in time. otherwise, i will have to overnite at your cost of $15....let me know ASAP! l8r sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <16197818.4213201175178252418.JavaMail.root@vms170.mailsrvcs.net> SWEET HOME CHICAGO! after a few harrowing minutes of "no tickets available", the system finally kicked in! i got GA tickets for myself and Dr. Proctor. the reserved seats were around the 35 yard line, not as close as i thought they would be for a fanclub presale block of tickets...... IN! sambo8 From gary at girolimon.com Thu Mar 29 11:01:24 2007 From: gary at girolimon.com (Gary Girolimon) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:01:24 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Wolfgang's vault In-Reply-To: <7943478.1174941188889.JavaMail.root@m41> References: <7943478.1174941188889.JavaMail.root@m41> Message-ID: <92DB95E0-87C4-4967-B432-630D66B46EA8@girolimon.com> Has everyone checked out Wolfgang's Vault? Seems to be only one complete show (Santa Monica) but some interesting snippits from Cream as well as EC live. -Gary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Good luck all, Noah Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Fri Mar 30 09:58:31 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:58:31 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Happy Birthday, Eric! Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105D11@mewtwo.RMS.local> Let me be one of many to wish Eric a very Happy 62nd Birthday! I'm just glad he's still here, to entertain us with his amazing talent. Ironically, he shares his birthday with the likes of Celine Dion, and MC Hammer - ugh. But also Tracy Chapman and Norah Jones - yay! Many Happy Returns to all of them! Debby J. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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EC access didnt even have to offer this, as the membership originally was only allowing purchasing 2 tix to one show in a year. if you already got tix to an EC show this tour, it was an additional bonus. here's hoping to see a lot of you in july, good luck on saturday in the public sale! out sambo8 ----- Original Message ----- From: SEIDENBERG, NOAH To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Presale a joke this time around I tried to get reserved seat tickets at 9:00 am this morning. I first entered my choice as 2 and it came up with "none available. I then tried 2 general admin and got the same thing. I tried both again and then at 9:04 entered 1 general admission and it came up as an available ticket. I passed on it and closed the window. My point, is that it wasn't much of a presale. Don't fret folks, since it is a charity there will be many opportunities in my opinion. Even if one has to pay big bucks for it, it is a good cause and tax deductible. Good luck all, Noah Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Scott From drpr at earthlink.net Fri Mar 30 22:48:45 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:48:45 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC on XM Message-ID: <000b01c7733f$23bab140$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> > Scott, > It's from our King Biscuit archives - April > 22, '85, Richmond, VA. > GTM Today, George Taylor Morris (GTM) played several songs from that concert in a row in honor of EC's birthday. Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From norm.deane at gmail.com Sat Mar 31 11:21:07 2007 From: norm.deane at gmail.com (Norm Deane) Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:21:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Seating? Message-ID: <798c5cb60703310821k5fd0d917u4df27fa7c74ffec1@mail.gmail.com> I purchased my tickets this morning for the Crossroads Festival in July but I'm a little confused by the seating situation. I purchased general admissions tickets thinking the entire field would be open seating/standing but now that I've purchased my tickets it says "section G15, row G2, seats 48-50". Are they dividing the general admission area into sections and you're only allowed to sit in your assigned section or are the just assigning seats and section numbers to track how many general admission seats they've sold? If it truly is open what's the best approach to getting up close? Get there early? Camp out? Wear stinky cologne? Also, what are the rules of the game in these festival general admission situations? I know someone posted the other day that chairs would NOT be allowed. What about blankets and those camping chairs with no legs ( http://lonelyplanet.altrec.com/shop/detail/19190/)? Coolers? Thanks, Norm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sat Mar 31 12:26:49 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:26:49 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Seating and other Info Message-ID: This is what I "think" I know...I'm sure more info will be forthcoming. 1. The $1000.00 dollar price for reserved "Seats" (will get to type of seats later), was a mistake by TM. It corrected itself later on. 2. Seats - Reserved Seats (not on the field) are two types: a. Bleachers (I'm thinking aluminum-type benches without backs) b. Reserved seats - some sections have actual "chairs" with backs. So far I know these type of seats (with backs) are in Sections: 104 - 110; and 125-131 There may be more seats with backs, but this is all I know so far. Suggest you call the venue. 708.594.7200 3. General Admission Seats (on the field): I don't know. It may be a big picnic, but for the benefit of "crowd control" each picnic area "may" be assigned as per your assigned GA ticket. 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Possibly to keep up with the number sold? > If it truly is open what's the best approach to > getting up close? Get there early? Camp out? > Wear stinky cologne? There is a time when the gates open - I believe I was told 10:30 AM, but don't quote me on that. I won't be wearing stinky cologne, but the thought of wearing astronaut diapers has crossed my mind... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com Sat Mar 31 17:01:22 2007 From: Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com (Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com) Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:01:22 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Mark Mainwaring/London/GrantThornton is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 30/03/2007 and will not return until 10/04/2007. I will be out of the office from 30 March and will return on Tuesday 10 April. 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From deltanick at aol.com Sun Apr 1 02:41:38 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:41:38 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Couple of Comments Message-ID: <8C9423FEF4B4460-C30-52FB@webmail-mf12.sysops.aol.com> Just a couple of comments related to a couple of recent posts by others: 1. Melvin To Selvin: Regarding Mel?s response to a ?SF Chronicle? review by Joel Selvin, I and many others think that Selvin is spot on. Selvin writes what I?ve been saying all along. It?s not a putdown of Clapton, but it is a criticism, and I think Mel misses Selvin?s point entirely. My opinion is that Clapton cooked full dinners, from scratch, way back in his Mayall/Cream/Blind Faith days, while today he merely pops TV dinners into the microwave, and lets others (Trucks) do the cooking. Today he also sets the table, which he didn?t do back then, but every once in a while, he gives us a sandwich that hasn?t been microwaved, and it?s pretty good. Selvin?s not putting Clapton down, but is criticizing him (Selvin?s a critic, and writes critiques) for not doing better. As I?ve written before, I still like Clapton, but I?ve seen him when he?s done so much better, played so much more passionately. I believe that he?s shortchanging us; it appears that he?s not trying very hard. Many others have written here in the Slowhand Digest this past year that EC seems to be merely cruising on auto-pilot, mailing in his guitar solos, getting others (Bramhall & Trucks) to do the heavy lifting. I think they?re both fine guitarists. But I want to see and hear Eric Clapton play, because he?s SO much better, although he usually doesn?t show us how good he is. I believe that Clapton?s best days were when he concentrated on playing guitar, and had a bluesier overall sound to his music. Too much of his music today, in my opinion, is middle-of-the-road (MOR) ?Adult Contemporary.? Now, who else is Adult Contemporary?? How about Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow ... yuccch! Clapton still plays long fairly solos today, such as during ?I Shot The Sheriff, but he seems to be merely ?noodling? 99% of the time, not trying very hard at all ... too ?balanced,? with little passion. I don?t want to see and hear Clapton play ?balanced? music. I want him to rock! I want him to play with passion, not balance, to show emotion, not restraint. The ?balance? is the problem, and causes Clapton to hold back! While I still enjoy much of EC?s music, I find that he releases his crappy stuff (?Back Home?) rather than his better music (?Nothing But The Blues?). And he?s way too self-conscious about his singularly unique talent: playing the guitar. Why do I still go see Clapton? Because I like his music. I went to the 10 October 2006 performance in Washington, on this latest tour and I enjoyed it immensely. But I enjoyed his performances 38 or 40 years ago so much more, because I watched and listened to real artist creating magical, musical scenes through the sound of his guitar. It has nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with his guitar playing. On ?The Road To Escondido,? there?s a wonderful guitar solo on track 1, ?Danger,? that is inventive, soaring, and passionate. If Clapton played like that a lot more often, I probably wouldn?t be typing right now. But no, we?ve got to settle for less than his best. In general, his music is good, but it could be SO much better. So, I believe that Joel Selvin and I are stating the same: Clapton fails to live up to his potential. An incredibly amazing talent, Eric Clapton decides to share it with us only once in a while, perhaps only by mistake, when he forgets to remain ?balanced? and allows his passion to come through. 2. Slowhand Sidekicks: Roel Hendriksen asks about John Mayall and Jack Bruce. Yes, musicians who complement and push EC don?t have to be guitarists. In fact, Clapton earned his initial fame as THE solo guitar player. True, in the Yardbirds, Chris Dreja played rhythm guitar. But Chris Dreja really DID play rhythm guitar, and didn?t share the solos with Clapton. However, Clapton?s enduring reputation as a musician -- as THE guitarist -- was mostly earned while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers and Cream. These bands had just the one guitarist: Eric Clapton. People such as John Mayall -- a superb musician (keyboards and harmonica) and bandleader -- and Jack Bruce provided a frame for Clapton, showcasing his unique talent, allowing him to flower as a musician. And let?s not forget, if he didn?t become the world class guitarist that he is, then today Eric Clapton would be laying bricks or installing new windows. DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Sun Apr 1 07:53:24 2007 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 04:53:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Presale a joke this time around Message-ID: <360233.26067.qm@web60212.mail.yahoo.com> Noah You are wrong about the tax deduction. You can only deduct the $90. If someone pays a broker for the ticket, Crossroads won't see anymore than what the broker pays for it. The broker or whomever you buy a ticket for over the $90 price gets the extra money. You think some broker who gets $300 for a $90 ticket is going to turn around and give that money away? From: "SEIDENBERG, NOAH" I tried to get reserved seat tickets at 9:00 am this morning. I first entered my choice as 2 and it came up with "none available. I then tried 2 general admin and got the same thing. I tried both again and then at 9:04 entered 1 general admission and it came up as an available ticket. I passed on it and closed the window. My point, is that it wasn't much of a presale. Don't fret folks, since it is a charity there will be many opportunities in my opinion. Even if one has to pay big bucks for it, it is a good cause and tax deductible ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Sun Apr 1 10:08:08 2007 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:08:08 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Access Presale a joke this time around References: <360233.26067.qm@web60212.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Lauren, I was not saying to use a ticket broker. I am sure that as it gets closer there will be better tickets offered at higher prices through Crossroads. I think special packages will be available which will be higher end. Noah ________________________________ From: Lauren Blatt [mailto:llrrbb4 at yahoo.com] Sent: Sun 4/1/2007 6:53 AM To: slowhand digest Cc: SEIDENBERG, NOAH Subject: Re: EC Access Presale a joke this time around Noah You are wrong about the tax deduction. You can only deduct the $90. If someone pays a broker for the ticket, Crossroads won't see anymore than what the broker pays for it. The broker or whomever you buy a ticket for over the $90 price gets the extra money. You think some broker who gets $300 for a $90 ticket is going to turn around and give that money away? From: "SEIDENBERG, NOAH" I tried to get reserved seat tickets at 9:00 am this morning. I first entered my choice as 2 and it came up with "none available. I then tried 2 general admin and got the same thing. I tried both again and then at 9:04 entered 1 general admission and it came up as an available ticket. I passed on it and closed the window. My point, is that it wasn't much of a presale. Don't fret folks, since it is a charity there will be many opportunities in my opinion. Even if one has to pay big bucks for it, it is a good cause and tax deductible ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Sun Apr 1 11:44:55 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:44:55 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 93 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Great to hear from DN, after a long hiatus, it seems. I re-read some of Mel's original comments. my thoughts below.. Just a couple of comments related to a couple of recent posts by others: 1. Melvin To Selvin: Regarding Mel???s response to a ???SF Chronicle??? review by Joel Selvin, I and many others think that Selvin is spot on. Selvin writes what I???ve been saying all along. It???s not a putdown of Clapton, but it is a criticism, and I think Mel misses Selvin???s point entirely. My opinion is that Clapton cooked full dinners, from scratch, way back in his Mayall/Cream/Blind Faith days, while today he merely pops TV dinners into the microwave, and lets others (Trucks) do the cooking. Today he also sets the table, which he didn???t do back then, but every once in a while, he gives us a sandwich that hasn???t been microwaved, and it???s pretty good. AAP: I sometimes find that Clapton sets us up to lower our expectations in the few interviews he has done lately, he mentions that his skills are not what they used to but I tend to think its a matter of necessity vs. not having to do it. Look at the Cream reunion, where it was all EC, rhythm, lead and singing all of it. He can still deliver the goods when he needs to. On this tour, there are all kinds of solos, Trucks, Doyle, Chris S., tim carmon, weeks, heck everyone has a solo depending on the song. Selvin???s not putting Clapton down, but is criticizing him (Selvin???s a critic, and writes critiques) for not doing better. As I???ve written before, I still like Clapton, but I???ve seen him when he???s done so much better, played so much more passionately. I believe that he???s shortchanging us; it appears that he???s not trying very hard. Many others have written here in the Slowhand Digest this past year that EC seems to be merely cruising on auto-pilot, mailing in his guitar solos, getting others (Bramhall & Trucks) to do the heavy lifting. I think they???re both fine guitarists. But I want to see and hear Eric Clapton play, because he???s SO much better, although he usually doesn???t show us how good he is. AAP: I think as fans, we have to see that these people reviewing EC in tour may not be fans and have a right to their opinion, and we should fans should treat it as such. One person's opinion on one night. They may not have seen Eric or heard him as much as we, but you have to take it with a huge mound of salt and not get up in arms. I've heard some of the other Eric Clapton shows this tour and I think the sentiment of many comes from the fact that each and every show seems scripted down to the setlist, to the performance, no words, just a very businesslike performance by EC and the gang each time around. I believe that Clapton???s best days were when he concentrated on playing guitar, and had a bluesier overall sound to his music. Too much of his music today, in my opinion, is middle-of-the-road (MOR) ???Adult Contemporary.??? Now, who else is Adult Contemporary???? How about Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow ... yuccch! Clapton still plays long fairly solos today, such as during ???I Shot The Sheriff, but he seems to be merely ???noodling??? 99% of the time, not trying very hard at all ... too ???balanced,??? with little passion. I don???t want to see and hear Clapton play ???balanced??? music. I want him to rock! I want him to play with passion, not balance, to show emotion, not restraint. The ???balance??? is the problem, and causes Clapton to hold back! While I still enjoy much of EC???s music, I find that he releases his crappy stuff (???Back Home???) rather than his better music (???Nothing But The Blues???). And he???s way too self-conscious about his singularly unique talent: playing the guitar. AAP: I can't speak to specific technique, but if you compare EC from this era to any past era, his guitar soloing seems to drift between noodling and between playing very emotive if not dymanic solos. Again, it's hard to explain this but it just feels like he's holding back, but then again, all i need to do is pop the cream reunion cd to hear some blazing soloing. Why do I still go see Clapton? Because I like his music. I went to the 10 October 2006 performance in Washington, on this latest tour and I enjoyed it immensely. But I enjoyed his performances 38 or 40 years ago so much more, because I watched and listened to real artist creating magical, musical scenes through the sound of his guitar. It has nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with his guitar playing. On ???The Road To Escondido,??? there???s a wonderful guitar solo on track 1, ???Danger,??? that is inventive, soaring, and passionate. If Clapton played like that a lot more often, I probably wouldn???t be typing right now. But no, we???ve got to settle for less than his best. In general, his music is good, but it could be SO much better. So, I believe that Joel Selvin and I are stating the same: Clapton fails to live up to his potential. An incredibly amazing talent, Eric Clapton decides to share it with us only once in a while, perhaps only by mistake, when he forgets to remain ???balanced??? and allows his passion to come through. AAP: Ah the potential.. I guess Eric now being 62 probably doesn't feel he has much to say with the guitar and especially in studio, chooses to mask it behind cheesy production and scores of guest musicians. But live, I'm dissapointed again in just the scripted nature of the solos and the shows. 2. Slowhand Sidekicks: Roel Hendriksen asks about John Mayall and Jack Bruce. Yes, musicians who complement and push EC don???t have to be guitarists. In fact, Clapton earned his initial fame as THE solo guitar player. True, in the Yardbirds, Chris Dreja played rhythm guitar. But Chris Dreja really DID play rhythm guitar, and didn???t share the solos with Clapton. However, Clapton???s enduring reputation as a musician -- as THE guitarist -- was mostly earned while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers and Cream. These bands had just the one guitarist: Eric Clapton. People such as John Mayall -- a superb musician (keyboards and harmonica) and bandleader -- and Jack Bruce provided a frame for Clapton, showcasing his unique talent, allowing him to flower as a musician. And let???s not forget, if he didn???t become the world class guitarist that he is, then today Eric Clapton would be laying bricks or installing new windows. DeltaNick _________________________________________________________________ Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466&moid=7581 From gilmoregirltoo at yahoo.com Sun Apr 1 12:38:47 2007 From: gilmoregirltoo at yahoo.com (Hillary Todd) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:38:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Selvin spot on? I think not. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <724224.99541.qm@web50407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> DeltaNick, you do have something in common with Joel Selvin. Neither one of you are very good critics. Both of you will find fault with Clapton regardless of what he does. I know for a fact that Selvin is a fraud. He often stays for only a few songs then writes a review as if he's seen the entire concert. Actually, he is so biased against Clapton he could probably write the review without seeing the concert at all. The truth about Joel Selvin is that his goal is see how many letters his reviews generate and angry fans write more letters than happy fans. I don't think it is fair to imply that EC has been on auto pilot and mailing in this guitar solos on this tour. I think that's a minority opinion. It has not been my experience and is not my opinion. Nor does it seem to reflect the opinion of the majority of the critics and fans around the world. As for your standard, "he could be so much better" opinion, I get it already. It's annoying and I disagree with you, but I get it. Why can't you sometimes make a statement such as "there's a wonderful guitar solo that is inventive, soaring and passionate" and then just stop. That would be refreshing. > > From: deltanick at aol.com > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:41:38 -0400 > Subject: [Slowhand] Couple of Comments > > > Just a couple of comments related to a couple of > recent posts by others: > > 1. Melvin To Selvin: Regarding Mel???s response to a > ???SF Chronicle??? > review by Joel Selvin, I and many others think that > Selvin is spot on. > Selvin writes what I???ve been saying all along. > It???s not a putdown of > Clapton, but it is a criticism, and I think Mel > misses Selvin???s point > entirely. My opinion is that Clapton cooked full > dinners, from scratch, > way back in his Mayall/Cream/Blind Faith days, while > today he merely > pops TV dinners into the microwave, and lets others > (Trucks) do the > cooking. Today he also sets the table, which he > didn???t do back then, > but every once in a while, he gives us a sandwich > that hasn???t been > microwaved, and it???s pretty good. > > Selvin???s not putting Clapton down, but is > criticizing him (Selvin???s a > critic, and writes critiques) for not doing better. > As I???ve written > before, I still like Clapton, but I???ve seen him > when he???s done so much > better, played so much more passionately. I believe > that he???s > shortchanging us; it appears that he???s not trying > very hard. Many > others have written here in the Slowhand Digest this > past year that EC > seems to be merely cruising on auto-pilot, mailing > in his guitar solos, > getting others (Bramhall & Trucks) to do the heavy > lifting. I think > they???re both fine guitarists. But I want to see > and hear Eric Clapton > play, because he???s SO much better, although he > usually doesn???t show us > how good he is. > > I believe that Clapton???s best days were when he > concentrated on playing > guitar, and had a bluesier overall sound to his > music. Too much of his > music today, in my opinion, is middle-of-the-road > (MOR) ???Adult > Contemporary.??? Now, who else is Adult > Contemporary???? How about Celine > Dion, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow ... yuccch! > > Clapton still plays long fairly solos today, such as > during ???I Shot The > Sheriff, but he seems to be merely ???noodling??? > 99% of the time, not > trying very hard at all ... too ???balanced,??? with > little passion. I > don???t want to see and hear Clapton play > ???balanced??? music. I want him to > rock! I want him to play with passion, not balance, > to show emotion, > not restraint. The ???balance??? is the problem, and > causes Clapton to hold > back! While I still enjoy much of EC???s music, I > find that he releases > his crappy stuff (???Back Home???) rather than his > better music (???Nothing > But The Blues???). And he???s way too self-conscious > about his singularly > unique talent: playing the guitar. > > Why do I still go see Clapton? Because I like his > music. I went to the > 10 October 2006 performance in Washington, on this > latest tour and I > enjoyed it immensely. But I enjoyed his performances > 38 or 40 years ago > so much more, because I watched and listened to real > artist creating > magical, musical scenes through the sound of his > guitar. It has nothing > to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with his > guitar playing. > > On ???The Road To Escondido,??? there???s a > wonderful guitar solo on track 1, > ???Danger,??? that is inventive, soaring, and > passionate. If Clapton played > like that a lot more often, I probably wouldn???t be > typing right now. > But no, we???ve got to settle for less than his > best. In general, his > music is good, but it could be SO much better. So, I > believe that Joel > Selvin and I are stating the same: Clapton fails to > live up to his > potential. An incredibly amazing talent, Eric > Clapton decides to share > it with us only once in a while, perhaps only by > mistake, when he > forgets to remain ???balanced??? and allows his > passion to come through. > > 2. Slowhand Sidekicks: Roel Hendriksen asks about > John Mayall and Jack > Bruce. Yes, musicians who complement and push EC > don???t have to be > guitarists. In fact, Clapton earned his initial fame > as THE solo guitar > player. True, in the Yardbirds, Chris Dreja played > rhythm guitar. But > Chris Dreja really DID play rhythm guitar, and > didn???t share the solos > with Clapton. However, Clapton???s enduring > reputation as a musician -- > as THE guitarist -- was mostly earned while with > John Mayall And The > Bluesbreakers and Cream. These bands had just the > one guitarist: Eric > Clapton. People such as John Mayall -- a superb > musician (keyboards and > harmonica) and bandleader -- and Jack Bruce provided > a frame for > Clapton, showcasing his unique talent, allowing him > to flower as a > musician. And let???s not forget, if he didn???t > become the world class > guitarist that he is, then today Eric Clapton would > be laying bricks or > installing new windows. > > DeltaNick > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ From airmacks95 at yahoo.com Sun Apr 1 16:00:52 2007 From: airmacks95 at yahoo.com (Steve B) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 13:00:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Tax deduction Message-ID: <94984.79204.qm@web51007.mail.re2.yahoo.com> LOL. None of this is tax deductible. Did you deduct the $19 you paid for the Crossroads dvd? >>>>Message: 6 Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 04:53:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Lauren Blatt Subject: Re: [Slowhand] EC Access Presale a joke this time around To: slowhand digest Cc: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Message-ID: <360233.26067.qm at web60212.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 >>>>Noah You are wrong about the tax deduction. You can only deduct the $90. If someone pays a broker for the ticket, Crossroads won't see anymore than what the broker pays for it. The broker or whomever you buy a ticket for over the $90 price gets the extra money. You think some broker who gets $300 for a $90 ticket is going to turn around and give that money away? From: "SEIDENBERG, NOAH" >>>>> --------------------------------- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Apr 1 22:28:51 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 19:28:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Melvin-to-Selvin Message-ID: <196924.60509.qm@web82605.mail.mud.yahoo.com> With the commentary from Apurva Parikh, I couldn't agree less. Selvin is an ass. Apurva doesn't know that because he doesn't live in the Bay Area and hasn't had to endure his insufferable editorializing for the past 19-yrs. This is the same critic who ripped Eric's performance in 1988 at the Shoreline Pavilion, an excellent program available in stores on a single DVD (or an even better 2-disc boot that hasn't been compressed to fit on a single disc) - and every Clapton performance since then! I'm not missing Selvin's point; Apurva is missing Selvin's point, which is simply that he doesn't LIKE Clapton. Never has and never will. In trashing Clapton's performances (and others - he doesn't like Knopfler either), he is grandstanding. He fails as a journalist because he is biased. I thought that Clapton's tour performance at HP Pavilion was superb. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire setlist and all the new arrangements (with the possible exception of Key to the HW). All the band members performed exceptionally well. In a word, the program showed "balance." In my opinion, this was the best performance by a Clapton band since 1994/5 NBTB. BTW, who was doing the cooking for Clapton in 1994? And who was in the kitchen for Clapton with the 4-piece band at RAH in 1990? Eric's a humble man, and many people just don't get that! Mel Boss Danville, CA. Apurva Parikh wrote: 1. Melvin To Selvin: Regarding Mels response to a SF Chronicle review by Joel Selvin, I and many others think that Selvin is spot on. Selvin writes what Ive been saying all along. Its not a putdown of Clapton, but it is a criticism, and I think Mel misses Selvins point entirely. My opinion is that Clapton cooked full dinners, from scratch, way back in his Mayall/Cream/Blind Faith days, while today he merely pops TV dinners into the microwave, and lets others (Trucks) do the cooking. Today he also sets the table, which he didnt do back then, but every once in a while, he gives us a sandwich that hasnt been microwaved, and its pretty good. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Mon Apr 2 01:19:00 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:19:00 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Couple of Comments Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550E39@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Whilst I don't disagree with anything you have written here, I am just of the view that you may be expecting too much of the guy. He's 62, he's performed over 2500 concerts (source: Slowhand Tourography), and has undoubtedly seen more of life than most of us reading this list. I'm certainly not saying that gives him an excuse to cruise, but how would you still manage to develop genuine passion after all that? By the very nature of performing, certain elements of it must become mechanical to ensure consistency between shows. And that happens to all of us in life to some degree. Many of us on the list (and I am surmising here) are probably middle-aged and coming to terms with the "what have I achieved in my life" syndrome. It's not easy maintaining enthusiasm for any long-term job and Eric cannot be expected to be an exception. I believe Eric tries damn hard to give the best show he possibly can at each performance. On this past world tour, 99% of patrons seemed to be happy with what they witnessed. For the most part Eric still seems to enjoy performing and that certainly is a blessing to most of us. Check out the song on Escondido written with John Mayer (Hard To Thrill). I can certainly relate to it, and obviously Eric does too. Cheers, Jon -----Original Message----- From: deltanick at aol.com [mailto:deltanick at aol.com] Sent: Sunday, 1 April 2007 4:42 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Couple of Comments Just a couple of comments related to a couple of recent posts by others: Selvin's not putting Clapton down, but is criticizing him (Selvin's a critic, and writes critiques) for not doing better. As I've written before, I still like Clapton, but I've seen him when he's done so much better, played so much more passionately. I believe that he's shortchanging us; it appears that he's not trying very hard. Many others have written here in the Slowhand Digest this past year that EC seems to be merely cruising on auto-pilot, mailing in his guitar solos, getting others (Bramhall & Trucks) to do the heavy lifting. I think they're both fine guitarists. But I want to see and hear Eric Clapton play, because he's SO much better, although he usually doesn't show us how good he is. Clapton still plays long fairly solos today, such as during "I Shot The Sheriff, but he seems to be merely "noodling" 99% of the time, not trying very hard at all ... too "balanced," with little passion. I don't want to see and hear Clapton play "balanced" music. I want him to rock! I want him to play with passion, not balance, to show emotion, not restraint. The "balance" is the problem, and causes Clapton to hold back! While I still enjoy much of EC's music, I find that he releases his crappy stuff ("Back Home") rather than his better music ("Nothing But The Blues"). And he's way too self-conscious about his singularly unique talent: playing the guitar. On "The Road To Escondido," there's a wonderful guitar solo on track 1, "Danger," that is inventive, soaring, and passionate. If Clapton played like that a lot more often, I probably wouldn't be typing right now. But no, we've got to settle for less than his best. In general, his music is good, but it could be SO much better. So, I believe that Joel Selvin and I are stating the same: Clapton fails to live up to his potential. An incredibly amazing talent, Eric Clapton decides to share it with us only once in a while, perhaps only by mistake, when he forgets to remain "balanced" and allows his passion to come through. DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Apr 2 11:09:46 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:09:46 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Selvin Message-ID: <5392fc0c0704020809pb7922bfp4fbebb1ab78d60d9@mail.gmail.com> Nick, Having lived in the SF Bay Area for many years, I have to agree with Hilary and Mel that Joel Selvin goes beyong critique as far as I'm concerned. I've been to many a show (not just EC) that I've enjoyed only to read later a scathing Selvin review which I found completely off-mark. We all have preferences and opinions regarding what we like of EC's current and previous studio and live output. I've written here recently how I would prefer more EC and less in the way of solos from DT, DB and TC especially. But as I've also written here in the past, I'm just happy that EC is still alive and playing today and, I truly believe, keeping his integrity as an artist. I'd like to hear more EC solos live and fewer band members on stage but that is because EC is STILL playing great solos as far as I'm concerned. IMHO he is not noodling. The solo in WDLGTBSS at Sacramento recently took my breath away and seemed like, "If DT isn't here, I better play something to really fill in". I cannot say that there wasn't one EC solo that didn't really touch me in the San Jose and Sacramento shows I just saw. His playing touches me just as I did when I heard the opening notes of Beano in 1966. There are still nuggets - either in the live shows - or, as I completely agree with you, the solo in "Danger" which I love. But as Jon, wrote, the guy is 62. We can moan about this or that, but what's the point? EC is not going to be 20 again. I'd rather just appreciate what EC does that I enjoy, and there is still a lot of it in my opinion. Rick From jfw at insightbb.com Mon Apr 2 12:15:03 2007 From: jfw at insightbb.com (John Whitney) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:15:03 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Festival Help! Message-ID: <002201c77542$129f2760$6700a8c0@1ECA66A679AB494> I need all the help anyone out there has to spare! I was cut out of purchasing by EC Access, and today, I ordered at 10:01 am with ticketbastard.com and they accepted my order for 3 tix to be sent by email. I went back a little while ago only to learn that they had a glitch with American Express, and CANCELLED my order. The agency says it is a rarity, friends tell me they have it happen occasionally. The bottom line, I need 3 GA tix to the Crossroads Festival. If anyone has a spare..I am now begging! I have bid up on Ebay, but the prices there are just silly. Any help sure would be appreciated. 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I still have the same respect for him when I first heard him to today and forever. That is my two cents. ~Kavin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Apr 2 13:14:00 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:14:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Melvin-error? Message-ID: <311730.26757.qm@web82606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I believe that I errored in that my reply that should have been directed at DN instead of Apurva Parikh. It wasn't clear to me who authored the commentary. Apologies, Apurva. As for you Delta Nick, Plishhhhhhhhhhh (that's my raspberry). I've got some "good" band suggestions for you; bands that have never changed. You can hear them today, and they still play the same music they played 30-some years ago. Exactly the same. Nothing has changed except that the band has lost a little hair, gained a little weight, lost a little drive and voice. Let's see - there's the Moody Blues (once among my favs); ELP was on tour a couple of years back (also one of my all-time favs); Kansas, Steppenwolf, YES and lots&lots of other "great bands" that never create anything new anymore. More suggestions for Delta Nick???? In watching the Cream video, I am very glad that Eric has moved on. Neither Ginger or Jack, both known for their extreme-energy on stage, have kept up, in my opinion, and, perhaps, I have no right to expect that they should have given that it had been 35-bleeping years fercrisakes! BTW, not tongue in cheek, my favorite moment at the SJ program was during the encore when Eric and Robert shared the mic for XRoads. I thought that was extrememly cool. Mel >With the commentary from Apurva Parikh, I couldn't agree less. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This is the same critic who ripped Eric's >performance in 1988 at the Shoreline Pavilion, an excellent program available in stores on a single DVD (or >an even better 2-disc boot that hasn't been compressed to fit on a single disc) - and every Clapton >performance since then! >I'm not missing Selvin's point; Apurva is missing Selvin's point, which is simply that he doesn't LIKE >Clapton. Never has and never will. In trashing Clapton's performances (and others - he doesn't like Knopfler >either), he is grandstanding. He fails as a journalist because he is biased. >I thought that Clapton's tour performance at HP Pavilion was superb. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire setlist >and all the new arrangements (with the possible exception of Key to the HW). All the band members >performed exceptionally well. In a word, the program showed "balance." In my opinion, this was the best >performance by a Clapton band since 1994/5 NBTB. >BTW, who was doing the cooking for Clapton in 1994? >And who was in the kitchen for Clapton with the 4-piece band at RAH in 1990? I don't know anything about this Selvin guy, never heard of him. But, I have to agree, on the current tour EC has the other guys doing most of the cooking. I've seen EC on every tour since 1989 and this is the first time I can honestly say that. I absolutely love the new rhythm section and the setlist but can someone tell me why EC needed three guitarists in the band, add in Robert Cray on a couple songs and you have four. I don't care about this EC is a humble guy nonsense, when I see EC live I go to see EC to do the heavy lifting on guitar, not balanced out between 3 and sometimes 4 guitarists. As far as the 1994 and RAH 1990 shows, anyone who saw those shows can't honestly say that Eric is still playing at that same level on the current tour today, not even close! I'm talking about Eric's performance, specifically his guitar playing, not the band as a whole. I personally thought EC's guitar playing was much better in 2004. I still love EC and I think he still has the chops but maybe not so much the desire, hence the 3 guitarists in the band. The current tour would have been SO much better with just Derek (preferably) or Doyle, not both. Jon ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 2 17:38:14 2007 From: rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 23:38:14 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Selvin spot on? I think not. Message-ID: When there wouldn't have been critics in the time Alexander Graham Bell lived, there wouldn't be any modern telephone. Criticism helps improving! And yes, I too think that Eric is on auto-pilot sometimes. And that is certainly NOT a minority opinion. When I think of the last concerts I went to, and compare it to the Cream reunion concert, you can almost FEEL the difference... I wouldn't say "he could be so much better". I'd say "I KNOW there is more!".> I don't think it is fair to imply that EC has been on> auto pilot and mailing in this guitar solos on this> tour. I think that's a minority opinion. It has not> been my experience and is not my opinion. Nor does it> seem to reflect the opinion of the majority of the> critics and fans around the world.> > As for your standard, "he could be so much better"> opinion, I get it already. It's annoying and I> disagree with you, but I get it. Why can't you> sometimes make a statement such as "there's a> wonderful guitar solo that is inventive, soaring and> passionate" and then just stop. 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If I could have had the current tour but without DT even soloing - just adding the Duane slide pieces to the Dominos songs, that would have been my preference. I wouldn't really have missed Doyle or Tim Carmon. Chris Stainton was fine if there is a keyboard player. But iin terms of the EC solos I saw live and have heard on other shows from the tour, there was no lacking in passion in my opinion. Fo example, his intro on Little Queen and then his final solos on that song were breathtaking. I could have skipped most of the other solos except maybe for Chris' and had more EC. I don't think just because there are more players in the band that it means EC is on auto-pilot. There is just less room for him to solo. The passion is still there as far as I'm concerned, as much as with Cream. There's just less of it. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From humblephoenix at gmail.com Mon Apr 2 19:53:07 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:53:07 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Melvin, Selvin and that DN guy Message-ID: <229391c50704021653wbbbe784j49a9bc146955b42a@mail.gmail.com> This thread has been enough to break me out of my latest attack of my favorite deadly sin, sloth, and to take keyboard in hand. EC is the way he is today for a number of reasons, most of which he is quite open about and has been for at least 10-15 years by my reckoning. First and foremost, he got tired of being the guitar god in the 1960s. He got really tired of it in the 1970s. He has addressed that by adding additional guitarists to his touring bands. Over the years, they have taken an increasingly prominent role. Count on that to continue. Second, Eric is in recovery from the disease of addiction and is in a twelve step program of recovery. Part of that program requires that one practice humility and seek to become truly humble. Sort of conflicts with lengthy, grandstanding solos. Does not conflict with being the band leader and orchestrator of the show. Third, last time I checked, Clapton just turned 62 years old. Truly improvisational solos are emotionally tiring. Lengthy ones are physically tiring. He's said repeatedly that he's tired and doesn't want to play at that level anymore. He also knows he has to put on a good show and to appease the guitar god fans, in addition to his other constituencies. Hence, the hired gunslingers. Also, that's why he has fairly predictable solos on any given song, night-to-night. There's some improv there but nothing like the past. Four, Eric truly cares about the bands he puts together to tour with. That means everyone gets their turn to shine in the spotlight. It also is why he follows a set set list with very little deviation from night-to-night. When it was Cream or Derek & The Dominos, they all practically lived together and spent so much time playing together that they knew every song in their repetoire cold and knew how each other thought, to boot. EC could just play an opening chord and everyone knew instantly exactly what was the song was and what they had to do. Not so anymore. Add all that together and I think you've got a pretty good explanation of what EC is today and why he is the way he is today. As one of my favorite philosophers would say: "It's it and that's that, so why ask why." All that said, EC still has his moments. I remember taking my son to see him in Albany NY on the 2001 tour (the last tour I chased him around on - 5 shows in 7 nights). Several times that night, he lost control and just ripped. It was stunning to watch. My son has gone with me to EC concerts a number of times and he still talks about that one (and not just about the overweight women dancing in the aisles and shrieking along with Layla). I have to agree with Jon and DN that EC is past his prime. He can still do it, but IMHO it's not very often and is more likely to be less rather than more frequent. As I look back over his solo career, I point to the 1990 Journeyman tour, the early 1990s blues shows at the RAH and the 1994-95 FTC tour as the pinnacles. And I'm bloody grateful to have had them. Bry and I caught him in Philly last year and enjoyed him. Did it compare to the past? No. Are we likely to see that level of playing again. Probably not. I would say, though, that we were 8th row center (courtesy of eBay, not ECAccess) and the only time I saw Eric really smile the entire night was when Robert came out for Crossroads - he was grinning like the proverbial Chesire cat and they were having a lot of fun and it showed. That was the highlight of the evening, as far as I'm concerned. It was only for 6 or 7 minutes but it made the whole evening worthwhile - the rest was gravy, as far as I'm concerned. ~ BluesFan Clapton Dei Est ! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jengel2000 at cableone.net Mon Apr 2 21:13:04 2007 From: jengel2000 at cableone.net (Jeff Engelmann) Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:13:04 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Coasting? Message-ID: <33086.1175562784@cableone.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wdeli at aol.com Mon Apr 2 20:53:05 2007 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:53:05 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] god Message-ID: <8C943A192E15A9F-CE8-9DFA@mblk-d23.sysops.aol.com> folks remember, genius is not always revealed when one wants it,& as far as "the road to escondido" goes, listen to the music on a true listening rig, this cd just has layers of music & nuance, reminds me of how quincey jones, or rudy van gelder(he recorded & mixed MILES DAVIS" KIND OF BLUE!! remember that one & what it did?) used to record. don`t forget dylan is doing some of his best work know,just listen. jj cale did a OUTSTANDING job of mixing this cd, to bad simon climie had to have a hand in the work. on this cd clapton finally found his big pink!! soho ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Tue Apr 3 02:16:06 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:16:06 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC discussion Message-ID: <001101c775b9$c0a84040$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Nice to see some discussion going on again about the Tour. Sometimes I think Delta Nick is a fictional character that was hired just to get the list fired up! :-) I attended the LA show and have listened to several boots from the beginning of the tour til now as I am collecting one of every song for my compilation box. My observations: 1st the set list... The best I could have imagined a.... having all those Dominos tracks is a real joy for me. 2nd the Performers Weeks/Jordan rhythm section best combo since Duck Dunn and Jamie Oldaker these guys groove! Each guitarist offers something to the overall mix. Personally I like hearing different interpretations of a song by other guitarists and especially with different equipment. Doyle's Albert King licks on LQOS were awesome plus his rhythm comping keeps the guitar sound going while Eric and Derek are soaring (Listen to WDLGTBSS for example). Derek's slide just makes those D&D songs go over the top, very creative during sit down set as well. EC nothing "groundbreaking" but I don't think he is trying to re-invent the wheel. Yet during Little Wing I heard some very incredible stuff that was very melodic.I think Eric is what he is at this stage in his career. He already said he saw one of his NBTB clips on Youtube and said he can't play like that anymore so he's not trying to. Does that mean he's phoning it in? I don't think so. Greg Maddux is 42 years old and can't throw a 90+MPH fastball anymore yet he still gets batters out with another style of pitching. I actually loved hearing Eric's very cool rhythm comping on Got To Get Better in a Little While as much as his soloing. After 40 plus years EC's goal is to put on a great show and have fun doing it.99% of his audience is going away happy and he's happy too so really should he even bother with the 1% er's who aren't happy? Who knows if they ever will be? Personally I thought he made a odd choice in using his Fender equipment during the Cream reunion because to me it did not sound authentic. I mean Lee Dickson could have easily gone down to Guitar Center and bought an Eric Clapton pedal and set it to the Cream tone to give Eric the tone without the huge Cream volume he seemed to abhor during rehearsals. just my 2 cents. Can't wait for the DVD from San Diego with my hero JJ Cale sitting in! Scott Wallenberg From smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se Tue Apr 3 03:33:52 2007 From: smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se (Patrick Smith) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:33:52 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Best Clapton technique book/dvd Message-ID: Hello, Does anybody have any good suggestions on Clapton style dvd:s or books? I have this "early clapton" dvd with crossroads and jesse gress brit guitar heroes book. I am mainly looking for typical runs, riffs, mostly cream oriented, not chords and lyrics. Best/ Patrick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Garret74 at aol.com Tue Apr 3 03:38:34 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:38:34 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] 62 ....so many rivers crossed... Message-ID: Well, I pretty much agree with everything that everyone's said. I saw this tour in DC, and Eric definitely was more laid back than I'd seen him in the past. But I did enjoy Doyle and Derek...and Tim Carmen and Chris Stainton...Hell, the band was the best I'd ever seen him with...Now, I loved Gadd and East as a bottom, but these guys brought something a little different and very cool with them to the game. Eric hit a solo that night on Old Love that I will remember for the rest of my life. It was really the only time he stepped out that night...but just that one moment...well, no one can play like that. And just that one moment satisfied me. Because there were other things in the show that were delightful... I've seen a lot of musicians, a lot of bands...all the greats at one time or another. I've jammed with Danny Gatton before, and I've known a lot of very talented and special people. There is no one like Eric Clapton, and it's foolish, in my opinion, to try and firmly place him to one slice of time or one moment, or one band or one genre or milieu...it's not just the guitar playing with him...it's the whole package of what this man is. It would be like saying Michelangelo should only paint, or only sculpt, or only be an architect... So many of you guys are boxing Helena...you want him to fit in a little niche of your liking, and you throw a little hissy fit when he doesn't do what you want him to do. Can you imagine being Eric Clapton and having to live up to your expectations? Garret ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Tue Apr 3 04:53:01 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 18:53:01 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Melvin-error? Message-ID: > > In watching the Cream video, I am very glad that Eric has moved on. Neither Ginger or Jack, both known for their extreme-energy on stage, have kept up Hey Mel, In watching the Cream video I thought Jack kept up quite well for a guy who had recently had a liver transpant. I also thought Ginger kept up quite well for guy who hadn't played drums for two years. Take Eric's guitar away for two years and replace one of his vital organs and let's see if he keeps up with Jack and Ginger. The RAH reunion was great. All three shone. Let's leave it at that. Now if we're all so keen to look for a negative aspect about EC I think the guitar playing is the last place to go (no matter how phoned-in it is. I can think of some big names who would love to be capable of EC's phone-ins). Negativity? Let's see? How about phoned-in song writing? Encondido's "Three Little Girls" seems a worthy successor to "Wonderful Tonight". Tone PS Hey Mel, I agreed with everything else you wrote, especially the "Plishhhhhhhhhhh" for DeltaNick. T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/743 - Release Date: 02-Apr-07 4:24 PM From four61ob at gmail.com Tue Apr 3 11:30:17 2007 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 11:30:17 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Columbus pre-show get together..... Message-ID: OK the place has been picked, its the Varsity Clubon W. Lane Ave(a short walk to the venue) gathering time should be @5PM how do you find the SD folks, don't be shy, ask everyone you meet ! maybe I'll make a sign ? See ya there Chris -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Tue Apr 3 12:14:40 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:14:40 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] 62 ....so many rivers crossed... Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105D14@mewtwo.RMS.local> Hear, hear! Couldn't have said it better myself! Debby J. ________________________________ From: Garret74 at aol.com [mailto:Garret74 at aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 3:39 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] 62 ....so many rivers crossed... Well, I pretty much agree with everything that everyone's said. I saw this tour in DC, and Eric definitely was more laid back than I'd seen him in the past. But I did enjoy Doyle and Derek...and Tim Carmen and Chris Stainton...Hell, the band was the best I'd ever seen him with...Now, I loved Gadd and East as a bottom, but these guys brought something a little different and very cool with them to the game. Eric hit a solo that night on Old Love that I will remember for the rest of my life. It was really the only time he stepped out that night...but just that one moment...well, no one can play like that. And just that one moment satisfied me. Because there were other things in the show that were delightful... I've seen a lot of musicians, a lot of bands...all the greats at one time or another. I've jammed with Danny Gatton before, and I've known a lot of very talented and special people. There is no one like Eric Clapton, and it's foolish, in my opinion, to try and firmly place him to one slice of time or one moment, or one band or one genre or milieu...it's not just the guitar playing with him...it's the whole package of what this man is. It would be like saying Michelangelo should only paint, or only sculpt, or only be an architect... So many of you guys are boxing Helena...you want him to fit in a little niche of your liking, and you throw a little hissy fit when he doesn't do what you want him to do. Can you imagine being Eric Clapton and having to live up to your expectations? Garret ________________________________ See what's free at AOL.com . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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MY expectations were off - not his playing. >Take Eric's guitar away for two years and replace one of his vital organs >and let's see if he keeps up with Jack and Ginger. Perish the thought of that. >The RAH reunion was great. All three shone. Let's leave it at that. Okay. Agreed! >How about phoned-in song writing? Encondido's "Three Little Girls" seems >a worthy successor to "WonderfulTonight". Well, there will be those who disagree, but EC's song writing ability is not what "touches" (Rick's words) me so much. I love Knopfler for THAT! >I agreed with everything else you wrote, especially the "Plishhhhhhhhhhh" >for DeltaNick. Nick can take it, and he'd be the first to say so. Besides, my raspberry was with a :-) on my face and in good fun. Good to hear from you, Tone, and I hope that all is well with you. Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Doyle and Carmon stayed out of the way for the most part. Over to KC: things are off to a promising start; it's great to hear EC tearing into these wonderful Dominos songs. Chris is *on* tonight; he's even more impressive than in St. Louis. Doyle plays some pretty good slide and is great on the vocal trade-offs with Eric. Little Wing is perfect and the high point of this evening. Eric's guitar and vocal are stunning. A problem is evident early on that continues throughout this concert. Stylistically, what Doyle plays does not go with the songs or with what Eric is playing. His solos are unimaginative, lack fluidity, and sound somewhat rhythmically and melodically challenged. Every time he solos, the proceedings lurch at best, and at worst slam into a wall. Anyway, after a couple gratuitous Doyle solos, I think of the little spare tire we carry around in our cars that has to be used when the real tire is gone; it'll get you there, but it's not a good ride. Little Queen of Spades is the exemplar for this entire concert: Eric opens with a brilliant solo, Chris plays a gorgeous piano solo, Doyle follows with something disruptively irrelevant, and worst of all, Carmon ends with a solo so remarkably ponderous that I can hardly believe it is happening. Eric is a generous man who encourages his musical collaborators to play what they will. In the company of world class instrumentalists, they play in ways that inspire him to perform at his peak. That's the payoff. But his generosity cuts both ways; this tour, I saw both sides of it. It's time to go home now, I've got an aching head, brooz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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And how many musicians ARE out there after 30 years for us to compare Eric to? How many are playing as well as they did 30 years ago? How many more of them are just downright scary these days? I can think of many in that category, with many more no longer playing at all, dropped off the face of the earth, or dead. To say nothing of the fact that those early days of playing were charged and energized by speed, coke, pot, heroin and alcohol a good part of the time, particularly when performing. Now he's clean and sober. The guy even quit smoking. Even he has said, how to you compete with someone who everyone thought peaked by age 27. At least he didn't just roll over and die. Now, about emotion. After successful rehab, operating clean and sober, working the program and growing out of your own pain and anger, folks find more inner peace and CAN seem more laid back, when in reality, they are simply less troubled and less angry at their core. For a musician, that lack of anger and pain is certainly going to show through in his music. What I see now in Eric live, more so than when he was younger, was that he seems happy and having fun. Relaxed. Complacent? Maybe. Less intense, for sure, but I don't think that is a bad thing unless you are looking for the Eric that was playing in Cream. If that's the case, we will never see the likes of that again. He's still talented, but his creative path has moved in a different direction, and he doesn't need all the chemical supports now he did back then. I guess I'm just saying he's different now, just like all of us after 30 years. Not worse. It just isn't that black and white of an argument. From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Tue Apr 3 17:15:21 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:15:21 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Best Clapton technique book/dvd In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2D9F067EB97248B2B8963FAEE1D5EFB1@SimonPC> there was one book out there years ago, I think its been updated, under the 'signature licks' series, I bought it when I first started playing and found it a bit too technical, as it went into scale patterns, etc and crossing over from major and minor. Although it seems to offer what you want, concentrating on and disecting only relevent parts of selected songs. When I learnt to play, I found it most helpful to watch, listen and get a tab book on some of his blues recordings, for example, everytime he plays HYELAM, he puts nearly all his blues reportoire in there. Learn this, Hideaway and a couple of others note for note, then swap some of the parts around, and you can tackle nearly every Clapton solo! This sounds like Im putting the man down, Im not, I love EC's music, but it aint rocket science. Also check out www.12bar.de for some of the best EC based tutorials I have ever seen. ----- Original Message ----- From: Patrick Smith To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:33 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Best Clapton technique book/dvd Hello, Does anybody have any good suggestions on Clapton style dvd:s or books? I have this "early clapton" dvd with crossroads and jesse gress brit guitar heroes book. I am mainly looking for typical runs, riffs, mostly cream oriented, not chords and lyrics. Best/ Patrick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com Tue Apr 3 17:29:59 2007 From: tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com (anthony blak) Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:29:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Detroit Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/743 - Release Date: 02-Apr-07 4:24 PM From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Apr 3 18:12:16 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:12:16 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] columbus meet up Message-ID: <2368375.6823311175638336470.JavaMail.root@vms076.mailsrvcs.net> heads on a stick work great as table favors! print one off from www.slowhand.net (head on a stick page)....it also garners you great waitress service, as well, right dr. proctor? > >OK the place has been picked, its the Varsity Club on W. Lane Ave (a short walk to the venue) gathering time should be @5PM >?how do you find the SD folks, don't be shy, ask everyone you meet ! maybe I'll make a sign ? >See ya there > >Chris > >_______________________________________________ >Slowhand mailing list >Slowhand at planet-torque.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From jwalasko at telus.net Tue Apr 3 18:47:45 2007 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:47:45 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] short EC interview in current Rolling Stone magazine Message-ID: <8047CD64-BFCD-4F0E-8A7C-5F8EEB91FA33@telus.net> A recent interview with EC in Rolling Stone magazine is mentioned on the front page of whereseric.com, titled "Blind Faith's Unfinished Business." For those that are interested, the EC interview is in the April 5 2007 issue of Rolling Stone. I don't know if Rolling Stone releases identical issues throughout the world, but the North American edition has Pink Floyd on the cover. PS; if you're a Pink Floyd fan, the cover story is not worth the cost of the magazine. It's a rehashed summary with no new interviews or info... From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Apr 3 23:56:56 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:56:56 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] detroit roll call Message-ID: <003e01c7766d$4a8ff650$2b01a8c0@Family> IN sambo8 and his gracious host bob lehman ron ciul and son susan marchman MAYBE (had tix in october, dont know if they are coming back again) anthony blak rick "slowhand" bailey lauren blatt my cell is 216-308-0363 i plan on being at my buddys house around 4 and want to get to the arena area no later than 6 for some preshow get togethers..... out sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I'd like to hire them ;-) Regards, Roel > Besides, I know better than to cross DeltaNick.> > I did it once long ago, and found Beano grafitti all over my house the next> day. _________________________________________________________________ Probeer Live.nl Probeer Live.nl: zoekmachine van de makers van MSN! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Apr 3 23:35:37 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 23:35:37 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] columbus meet up Message-ID: <000a01c7766a$517520b0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> > heads on a stick work great as table favors! print > one off from www.slowhand.net (head on a stick > page)....it also garners you great waitress service, > as well, right dr. proctor? Absolutely! I thought it best not to upload that picture! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From downtownstreets at hotmail.com Wed Apr 4 09:30:20 2007 From: downtownstreets at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:30:20 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton on skirts Message-ID: Hello people, if you like Clapton playin' blues on the unplugged era, check this girl: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQJyVXK5fU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvKgRxEm_gA&mode=related&search= I heard people talking about her recently, and what a nice surprose to my ears, sounds like Clapton on skirts! Nice work! Cheers, Fabio ____________________________________ Conhe?a meu cd "Downtown Streets" (Blues) Visite os sites: www.fabiodwyer.com.br e www.buscamp3.com.br/fabiodwyer _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail, o maior webmail do Brasil. http://www.hotmail.com From humblephoenix at gmail.com Wed Apr 4 10:25:54 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 07:25:54 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] DeltaNick's "Plishhhhhhhhhhh" Message-ID: <229391c50704040725x26f517bete287b0dc8ba265f0@mail.gmail.com> Tone (very unwisely) wrote: >Besides, I know better than to cross DeltaNick. >I did it once long ago, and found Beano grafitti all over my house the next >day. >How he could organise this from the other side of the world in such short >time scared me. DN Patrol, Western Division, has fired up the tank and is on its way to Mel's place for a visit. http://www.amazon.com/JL421-Badonkadonk-Land-Cruiser-Tank/dp/B00067F1CE/ref=pd_bbs_3/103-7917597-3822252?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1175696402&sr=8-3 Mel, please note that Amazon has two left in stock in case you wish to do battle. Sgt. Grasshopper Western Division DN Patrol PS Please to note sound system DN send troops into battle with. We will shatter Mel's windows with Beano played all the way up! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Wed Apr 4 10:42:05 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:42:05 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] crossroads festival ticket pricing on ebay Message-ID: Cream May 2005 tickets in London ran as high as $2000.00 and more from some London brokers. I was leaning towards a "balcony" seat for $1,200.00 but I met an angel and sat in the stalls for considerably less. 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URL: From jaswed at infionline.net Wed Apr 4 10:56:55 2007 From: jaswed at infionline.net (jaswed) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:56:55 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Technique Book /DVD Message-ID: <31695070.1175698615321.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> While I have not studied Clapton related playing materials, I can certainly vouch for the Warren Haynes instructional DVD on playing the Blues & Slide Guitar. He happens to briefly touch on Clapton technique (amongst other's Blues licks, vibrato, phrasing, etc...) - Well worth it in my opinion! Best Wishes to all! Julian From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Wed Apr 4 11:09:01 2007 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:09:01 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Blind Faith To Be Rewarded With Blind Faith Reunion? Message-ID: I found this small article at: http://www.earvolution.com/index.asp Blind Faith To Be Rewarded With Blind Faith Reunion? Claiming that he invited Steve Winwood to play at his second Crossroads Festival in Illinois because he has "unfinished business" with his one time band mate, Eric Clapton has stoked the rumor mill with hopes of a Blind Faith reunion. A true reformation will be impossible as bassist Ric Grech died in 1990, but should Ginger Baker appear, Clapton will have been instrumental in reforming yet another supergroup from the Sixties with Cream having played a series of shows in the fall of 2005. Blind Faith's brief but memorable career began at a free concert in London in 1969; their entire catalog consisted of one self-titled album containing the classic rock staple "Can't Find My Way Home ." Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From downtownstreets at hotmail.com Wed Apr 4 13:23:58 2007 From: downtownstreets at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:23:58 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Got You... Message-ID: This is Mdeleine Peyroux (Aka. Clapton on Skirts) playing Got you on my mind, an Clapton conection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkeYC8iTCZA Cheers, Fabio ____________________________________ Conhe?a meu cd "Downtown Streets" (Blues) Visite os sites: www.fabiodwyer.com.br e www.buscamp3.com.br/fabiodwyer _________________________________________________________________ MSN Busca: f?cil, r?pido, direto ao ponto. http://search.msn.com.br From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed Apr 4 13:35:59 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:35:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] DN's "Plishhhhhhhhhhh" Message-ID: <209108.14178.qm@web82606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My neighbors know all about my sound system. I could counter-strike with a 1994 guitar solo from Five Long Years, Irving Plaza (3rd night)! I'm printing out EC heads-on-sticks to be place around my yard's parimeter - reportedly works like garlic and vampires on DN! 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If there's anybody lazier than me, it's Eric (Clapton). * Mojo magazine * * http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6526133.stm * * Are DN and Keef mates? * *Woff * * * From drpr at earthlink.net Wed Apr 4 21:05:55 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 21:05:55 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Head news Message-ID: <000f01c7771e$91984c30$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> In anticipation of the Crossroads 2 festival, I have updated the EC Head On A Stick portion of www.slowhand.net The picture of EC has less of a red tint. I have also added images for Doyle, Derek, Robert Randolph (with detachable hat) and Nathan East. Head on over! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Apr 4 21:19:40 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:19:40 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] RU kidding me? Message-ID: <01df01c77720$7cc17320$2b01a8c0@Family> Canton, Ohio Blues Festival, June 22-23, 2007, continues to grow in stature as an up-and-coming regional Blues Festival this year featuring headliner The Robert Cray Band. Downtown Canton serves as the backdrop for this FREE concert event. The Festival opens at 11:30 a.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday with musical performances until 10 p.m. daily. Praised by critics for his soulful vocals and instrumental artistry, Cray will be in good company when this two-day event also presents Jimmy Thackery known for his intense volley of rockin' blues guitar, and the very best local and regional blues groups and artists for all to enjoy. Area restaurants and local concessionaires dish up great eats. Be sure to stop by the information tent to register to win great prizes! FREE PARKING in the Millennium Parking Deck Friday after 5pm and all day Saturday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- here is the link for the website: http://www.cantonbluesfestival.com/ robert plays 8-10pm on sat 6/23 for free....OUTSTANDING!! hopefully he will sign merchandise after the show and i can have him autograph one of the pics i took of him in charlotte! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Thu Apr 5 00:56:10 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:56:10 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Blind Faith To Be Rewarded With Blind Faith Reunion? Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550E3B@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Yep, and the band will call the resultant reunion album "Hell Freezes Over Again". Cheers, Jon ________________________________ From: SEIDENBERG, NOAH [mailto:NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com] Sent: Thursday, 5 April 2007 1:09 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Blind Faith To Be Rewarded With Blind Faith Reunion? I found this small article at: http://www.earvolution.com/index.asp Blind Faith To Be Rewarded With Blind Faith Reunion? Claiming that he invited Steve Winwood to play at his second Crossroads Festival in Illinois because he has "unfinished business" with his one time band mate, Eric Clapton has stoked the rumor mill with hopes of a Blind Faith reunion. A true reformation will be impossible as bassist Ric Grech died in 1990, but should Ginger Baker appear, Clapton will have been instrumental in reforming yet another supergroup from the Sixties with Cream having played a series of shows in the fall of 2005. 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URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Fri Apr 6 09:02:59 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2007 08:02:59 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Guitar Festival and Ticketmaster Message-ID: I never thought I would have anything GOOD to say about Ticketmaster, but after quickly logging on and ordering tickets on Saturday without a hitch and then having the tickets arrive in yesterday's mail, I have to admit this was one transaction with them that went very smoothly. Was it worth the $78 in "convenience charges" and handling fees? Not really, but it sure beats dealing with scalper prices. BTW, the $1006 price listed for the reserved seating on Ticketmaster probably made it easier to purchase these seats. I have seen several comments about potential purchasers who elected not to pursue these tickets due to the erroneous price shown. 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EC saw them and whispered over to Doyle to check them out, giving us a smile as they left the stage. i picked up my set list as per usual from the mixing board and headed out, looking forward to the Crossroads festival in july (my ticket arrived in the mail yesterday)..... From drpr at earthlink.net Sat Apr 7 08:46:12 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 08:46:12 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Is it just me? Message-ID: <000801c77912$bb3196f0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> I've noticed a couple of things in EC DVDs that have not been mentioned here. In the Crossroads Festival DVD, it looks like Vince Gill's bass player is Willie Weeks. According to the 2006-07 EC tour program, Weeks and Gill have played together. In the Concert for George DVD, I believe I spotted Steve Winwood in the audience. I can't remember where but near the end of the show. Best, Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I unfortunately have nothing to compare the show to as I was not able to make it to any of the other concerts I had planned on this tour. I was just happy to get to Detroit and finally see one of the shows on this tour. All in all, I really had a great time. I also wish I could have given you my camera. I actually got my digital camera into the arena, but chickened out about taking photos. Whenever I was ready to snap one, I had a security guy right in front of me or else EC was looking directly my way. Yes, that would have made for great photos, but I felt "rude" taking one when he was looking. I think if there had been at least a row of people in front of me, I would have thought differently. Once again, I'm sorry I did not get a chance to say hello to a fellow Italian Buckeye! Gini ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Sun Apr 8 00:32:19 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:32:19 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Tour 06-07...Master setlist Message-ID: <000601c77996$f05005e0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Here is what I believe to be the complete list of all songs played corrections welcome Eric Clapton World Tour 2006-2007 Master Set List Full Band sit down set Five Long Years Back Home Pretending I Am Yours So Tired Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Lost And Found Milkcow Blues Run Home To Me Running On Faith Revolution Outside Woman Blues Let It Rain Key to the Highway I Shot The Sheriff San Francisco Bay Blues Got To Get Better In A Little While Driftin' Blues Anyday When you got a Good Friend Tell the Truth Ramblin' on my Mind Little Wing Anyway the Wind Blows w/JJ Cale Key to the Highway(electric) After Midnight w/JJ Cale Bell Bottom Blues Who Am I Telling you? w/JJ Cale Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Don't Cry Sister w/JJ Cale Old Love Cocaine w/JJ Cale Before You Accuse Me After Midnight Little Queen Of Spades Dominos Tracks Played Further On Up The Road Got To Get Better In A Little While Everybody Oughta Make A Change Anyday Motherless Children Tell the Truth Wonderful Tonight Little Wing Cocaine Key to the Highway(electric) Layla Bell Bottom Blues Crossroads (Encore) Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad I Am Yours Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Guest Artists Layla Robert Cray Old Love, Crossroads Jimmy Vaughan Cocaine, Crossroads JJ Cale 3-15-07 Scott From scottw at racerxill.com Sun Apr 8 13:18:27 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 11:18:27 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Master set list..re formatted Message-ID: <001b01c77a01$eff40090$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Eric Clapton World Tour 2006-2007 Master Set List Full Band Five Long Years Pretending Lost And Found Run Home To Me Running On Faith Revolution Let It Rain I Shot The Sheriff Got To Get Better In A Little While Anyday When you got a Good Friend Tell the Truth Ramblin' on my Mind Little Wing Further On Up The Road Key to the Highway(electric) Old Love Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Everybody Oughta Make A Change Bell Bottom Blues Before You Accuse Me After Midnight Little Queen Of Spades Motherless Children Wonderful Tonight Layla Cocaine Crossroads (Encore) sit down set Back Home So Tired I Am Yours Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Milkcow Blues San Francisco Bay Blues Outside Woman Blues Key to the Highway (acoustic) Driftin' Blues Anyway the Wind Blows w/JJ Cale After Midnight w/JJ Cale Who Am I Telling you? w/JJ Cale Don't Cry Sister w/JJ Cale Cocaine w/JJ Cale Dominos Tracks Played Got To Get Better In A Little While Anyday Tell the Truth Little Wing Key to the Highway Bell Bottom Blues Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad I Am Yours Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Layla Guest Artists: Robert Cray Old Love, Crossroads many venues Jimmy Vaughan Cocaine, Crossroads 3-3-07 San Antonio JJ Cale 3-15-07 San Diego Scott Wallenberg From susbastille at msn.com Sun Apr 8 13:42:08 2007 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 13:42:08 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Final Two Message-ID: Just a quick nod to the final two shows of this great and almost year-long tour. Detroit was standard bog with a couple of magic glimmers where EC stepped out for a moment. Most notably were some hot licks on Got to Get Better, Little Queen, and, it being my first show without Trucks, I felt it a big thrill to witness EC taking on more of the weight with some wild licks I hadn't been privy to on Layla in the many prior shows--it was worth the price of losing Derek's slide, IMO. Little Wing was breathtaking as usual. All-in-all your usual "good" show, but EC wasn't in the mood to really let it fly. It was also a treat to meet Sam (finally, lol!) Thanks for the EC head-on-a stick, Sam. I saw firsthand how slowhand got a kick out of seeing those things! Final night in Columbus...WOW!!!! Eric tore it up! He soared, he stunned, he threw his heart and soul into it and his whole body was in constant motion. It was what one expects out of a Clapton show and even diehards would be hard-pressed to leave frustrated or disappointed walking out of this one--one of the best out of the many I was privileged to see this tour. It should've been the DVD. (A buddy flying back home Saturday morning was on the same flight as a certain band member. The band member said that Eric was not that happy with the San Diego show, which as we know, was taped for DVD. I'm not at all surprised. Eric played superbly that night, but it wasn't a smooth-running show with Eric late on the vocals twice, just to name one of a few awkward moments. I hope we don't have another Nothin' But the Blues unreleased film on our hands. I guess we'll see....) Big thanks to Eric for giving himself to us this year. I know he's ready to relax and take it easy, I just hope it's not for too long. A shout out too, to our old friend Mr. Arias, BlondRocker, Marlene, Ron C. and Chris. Great to see you guys on the road this year. 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The guitarist was very good, with one of the greatest clean tones ever from a black Tele powered thru a Marshall 1/2 stack and something about half again as large as a Pignose.....very entertaining! They've got about 9-10 CDs and a new one on the way...don't miss their "The British Blues" song, a semi-serious ode to the greats of the UK blues movement in the 60s that names almost everyone imaginable. Opening with a runaway version of "Train Kept a'Rollin'" and ending the main set with "Happenings Ten years Time Ago," the Yardbirds powered through a strong set fueled by the refreshing talent of Ben King, the new kid in the hot seat. This kid may not be the next Jeff Beck, but I cannot imagine anyone doing better job walking in the footsteps of Clapton, Beck & Page. Stellar moments included King's nailing the Guv's parts on "Happenings" and "Mister You're a Better Man Than I" .... "Lost Woman" ....Page's Zep era licks and riffs in "Dazed and Confused" ... and the surprises of the evening... "What Do You Want" and "Turn Into Earth" from "Roger the Engineer/Over, Under, Sideways, Down" with those great underlying, subliminal JB leads mixed below the radar, but SO spectacular! The encore opened with "I'm A Man" and the set closed with "Smokestack Lightning." A great night, with strong playing by all. Dreja and McCarty were both energetic and powerful...Dreja playing a cherry Les Paul Jr. single cutaway.... Got to meet them all afterwards, and Chris & Jim signed my pic sleeves of "Over Under Sideways Down" and "Happenings" as well as all of the guys (sans harp player who was out with pneumonia, the harp player from the Rave-ups sat in and did Great!) signing "Birdland" and the new CD, "Live at BB King Blues Club." Chris Dreja and I talked about the night in '66 when they played with Duane & Greg/Strawberry Alarmclock and in '67 when Moby Grape opened for them, both years at Santa Monica Civic...they were all very nice and gracious...John, the bass player/singer liked my JB tee and wanted to know where I got it...liked my "Dyrewolfe" tattoo as well.. A splendid time was had by all..... The Blue One~ ___________________________________________________________ New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kbw at mchsi.com Sun Apr 8 23:58:47 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 21:58:47 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Yardbirds Message-ID: <000c01c77a5b$608e4e60$fefdd80c@Dell> Very cool! Would love to see the Yardbirds this year but don't know how close they will be playing. They are supposed to tour the eastern USA in August. I have not heard if their live CD will be released here but they have them at their shows. They played on EC's birthday and before 'For Your Love' they wished him a happy birthday and said this was the song that made him leave the band. As EC has revisited many of his former bands in recent years, it would be great to hear him sit in with this line-up. You can see them playing 'Still I'm Sad'>'Dazed and Confused' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYAQxUPZ6Pk It seems to me I've been here before The sounds I heard, and the sights I saw, brooz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Apr 9 13:26:35 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:26:35 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] The Tour collection..in the works Message-ID: <011101c77acc$3bac1980$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> OK gang..looking for input here... I am close to securing all the tracks to put together my 06-07 World Tour CD box set. Now comes the hard part....in what sequence? Chronologically or ? I am thinking there will be enough sit down tracks to have a separate disc just for that which would be cool. So do we start with Pretending, etc. or Tell the Truth Dominos set? Maybe combine all the Dominos tracks together in a group as a mini set. The "hits" section etc. The complete list is below so if you want to make your own dream set list just copy and paste Please cc the digest on your replies. Thanks! Scott scottw at racerxill.com Eric Clapton World Tour 2006-2007 Master Set List Full Band Five Long Years Pretending Lost And Found Run Home To Me Running On Faith Revolution Let It Rain I Shot The Sheriff Got To Get Better In A Little While Anyday When you got a Good Friend Tell the Truth Ramblin' on my Mind Little Wing Further On Up The Road Key to the Highway(electric) Old Love Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Everybody Oughta Make A Change Bell Bottom Blues Before You Accuse Me After Midnight Little Queen Of Spades Motherless Children Wonderful Tonight Layla Cocaine Crossroads (Encore) sit down set Back Home So Tired I Am Yours Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Milkcow Blues San Francisco Bay Blues Outside Woman Blues Key to the Highway (acoustic) Driftin' Blues Anyway the Wind Blows w/JJ Cale After Midnight w/JJ Cale Who Am I Telling you? w/JJ Cale Don't Cry Sister w/JJ Cale Cocaine w/JJ Cale Scott Wallenberg Publisher Racer X/Road Racer X 5241 N.Farrow St. Boise, ID 83713 208/321-0037 office 208/321-0038 fax scottw at racerxill.com Racer X ABC audited circ up 10% ! http://www.racerxill.com/rxstats/circulation.html Over 1,691,428 visits to: www.racerxill.com a month! Road Racer X now 8x in 2007 From rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 9 13:52:37 2007 From: rhendriksen63 at hotmail.com (Roel Hendriksen) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 19:52:37 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] What show is this and where can I get it?? Message-ID: By "accident" I ran into this live performance of "Groanin' the blues". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxTWQD91b5c This is definitely the Eric I love most. This has power, emotion and an Eric who becomes one with his guitar! Unfortunately there is nothing there pointing me at the show itself, or when it has been recorded. Can anyone here fill me in on this? Dutch Easter greetings, Roel _________________________________________________________________ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dnlrahilly at yahoo.com Mon Apr 9 14:31:09 2007 From: dnlrahilly at yahoo.com (Daniel Rahilly) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:31:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] What show is this and where can I get it??? Message-ID: <553849.89936.qm@web58212.mail.re3.yahoo.com> The recording is from the Nothin' But the Blues tour in '94. Unfortunately it was unreleased for whatever reason but you can get a bootleg copy of it somewhere. --------------------------------- Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Mon Apr 9 16:38:13 2007 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:38:13 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] San Diego DVD Message-ID: RE: San Diego DVD So are we going to see it a) sooner b) later, or c) never ???????? Ken From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Apr 9 16:52:05 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:52:05 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] ABB 2007 Beacon stats Message-ID: <02b201c77ae8$f064fce0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Quite a difference when comparing number of songs played in Eric's 117 shows in one year vs The Allman's 15 shows in two weeks THE ABB BEACON RUN 2007 TOTAL SHOWS: 15 TOTAL DIFFERENT SONGS: 84 SONGS PLAYED 1 TIME 44 Blues All Along The Watchtower All Tore Up Blackjack Born Under A Bad Sign Crossroads Don't Think Twice Dreams To Remember Feeling Alright Feels So Bad Fire On The Bayou Franklin's Tower Good Clean Fun Hey Pocky Way Highway 61 Revisited I Shall Be Released It's Not My Cross To Bear I've Been Loving You Too Long Just Before The Bullets Fly Lost Lover Blues Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever Mojo Boogie Preaching Blues Smokestack Lightning Spoonful Who To Believe Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad SONGS PLAYED 2 TIMES Come On Into My Kitchen Dazed And Confused Firing Line Gambler's Roll Good Morning Little School Girl High Cost Of Low Living Hoochie Coochie Man In A Silent Way Instrumental Illness Into The Mystic Old Before My Time Stormy Monday The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down The Sky Is Crying Turn On Your Love Light You Don't Love Me SONGS PLAYED 3 TIMES And It Stoned Me Anyday Can't Lose What You Never Had Don't Want You No More End of The Line Egypt I Walk On Gilded Splinters Key To The Highway Manic Depression Maydell The Weight Wasted Words Whipping Post Who's Been Talking SONGS PLAYED 4 TIMES Ain't Wastin' Time No More Black Hearted Woman Come And Go Blues Desdemona Dreams Every Hungry Woman Hot 'Lanta Leave My Blues At Home Les Brers In A Minor Melissa Mountain Jam Soulshine Stand Back The Same Thing Woman Across The River SONGS PLAYED 5 TIMES Done Somebody Wrong Don't Keep Me Wondering In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed Jessica Midnight Rider No One To Run With Revival Rocking Horse Southbound SONGS PLAYED 6 TIMES One Way Out Trouble No More SONGS PLAYED 8 TIMES Statesboro Blues THE TOP TWELVE PLAYED SONGS (AN IMAGINARY SET LIST) Done Somebody Wrong Don't Keep Me Wondering In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed Jessica Midnight Rider No One To Run With Revival Rocking Horse Southbound One Way Out Trouble No More Statesboro Blues Scott From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Apr 9 17:30:25 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Rick Batty) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:30:25 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] The Tour collection..in the works Message-ID: <5392fc0c0704091430j2882a930j5b65970892c2365a@mail.gmail.com> Scott, I may be wrong but my impressin was that "So Tired" came in the number 2 slot so was electric. Also that "Ramblin'" was EC solo at the start of the acoustic set. It's certain hard to arrange such a changing set list but I would suggest keeping the Dominos songs together - the sequence I saw in San Jose of TtT, Key, Got to Get, Little Wing and Why Does Love could hardly be matched for energy level. Throw in Anyday after that. My 3 cents, Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dshearon at gmail.com Mon Apr 9 21:21:48 2007 From: dshearon at gmail.com (daniel shearon) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 20:21:48 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Chicago Message-ID: Ok, I need some info about Chicago. Is the area around the park safe?(like anywhere is safe these days) My wife would like to stay downtown(ish) which means a train ride to the park and back which appears to be about a 2.5 mile stroll from the train station. 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I liked that version more than the acoustic and couldn't help feeling we were seeing something special. Bruce From jcsewell at shaw.ca Tue Apr 10 12:36:50 2007 From: jcsewell at shaw.ca (James Sewell) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:36:50 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Electric Driftin' Blues In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: He played it that way in Winnipeg as well. It was great. Had the feeling of a juke joint down in the delta or something. -James ----- Original Message ----- >From stingle at visi.com Date Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:23:29 -0500 To slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject [Slowhand] Electric Driftin' Blues I was at the Fargo show and Driftin' was played sit-down as usual, but with an electric guitar. I was also at the Moline show and Driftin' was played acoustic as it was on all the boots I've heard. Anyone know if Driftin' was only played electric that one time? I liked that version more than the acoustic and couldn't help feeling we were seeing something special. Bruce -------------- next part -------------- Today's Topics: 1. Electric Driftin' Blues (stingle at visi.com) -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: stingle at visi.com Subject: [Slowhand] Electric Driftin' Blues Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:23:29 -0500 Size: 797 Url: -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From jwalasko at telus.net Tue Apr 10 14:29:40 2007 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:29:40 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] RE Electric Driftin' Blues Message-ID: <6D568AB0-478B-45B5-AE09-79D0313978D0@telus.net> In digest 110, Bruce (stingle at visi.com) wrote; >>I was at the Fargo show and Driftin' was played sit-down as usual, >>but with an electric guitar. I was also at the Moline show and >>Driftin' was played acoustic as it was on all the boots I've heard. >>Anyone know if Driftin' was only played electric that one time? I >>liked that version more than the acoustic and couldn't help feeling >>we were seeing something special. Clapton also performed "Driftin'" on an electric guitar at the Calgary show on March 26 2007. He definitely performed this song on acoustic at the two previous shows I saw (Seattle and Vancouver). I'm not a guitar expert, but the guitar used looked like an early Gibson electric, similar to the model used by jazz guitarist Charlie Christian in the 1940s. Possibly a Gibson ES-150 archtop (but this is a guess). The guitar and amp combination EC used had a beautiful, distorted, warm tone. From wdeli at aol.com Tue Apr 10 22:07:02 2007 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:07:02 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] hotels Message-ID: <8C949F53AFD1CA1-12F4-7380@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com> try the drake, one of the best hotels in Chicago, that's where i,m staying not cheap, but one the best old top of the line Chicago hotels. search the net there are tons of them. good luck, soho ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Apr 10 23:18:26 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:18:26 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] chicago roll call Message-ID: <004a01c77be8$12fa4850$2b01a8c0@Family> Please respond to me privately if you are going to the Crossroads Fest. Then, I can send periodic updates out to the digest of all who are attending..... for those wanting to know how to make their own heads for the show so that it is easier to find each other to meet up, go to: http://www.slowhand.net/clapton5.htm and click on the "how to" link. much props for Ron Ciul taking the initiative to come up with a robert cray head for the detroit show! i will have my derek, doyle, EC, robert randolph, buddy guy and robert cray heads in the arsenal. i may have to get cracking on a BB, winwood and beck head as well.... out sambo8 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jengel2000 at cableone.net Wed Apr 11 00:07:19 2007 From: jengel2000 at cableone.net (Jeff Engelmann) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:07:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Driftin' Message-ID: <4823.1176264439@cableone.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you Boss Man for making it possible for me :) Should be so damn cool. Where can we get those astronaut diapers Sam ? .... lol Joey Jay From jfw at insightbb.com Wed Apr 11 13:08:36 2007 From: jfw at insightbb.com (John Whitney) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:08:36 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 111 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <003801c77c5c$0b50d230$6700a8c0@1ECA66A679AB494> Hello, all! I am still searching for tickets to Crossroads. If anyone comes across 1, or 2, or 3....please, please let me know off board. I am not able to pay the $300 each on Ebay for 3 tickets for me, son, and daughter-in-law. Any help? John Whitney jfw at insightbb.com From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Wed Apr 11 20:37:13 2007 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:37:13 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Hotels etc Message-ID: I will be attending the show. I also live in Chicago-land. I am willing to help the group out in any way. I am willing to help people find hotels etc too. One thing people should know is that the venue is quite away from down town Chicago. Anyone can call me toll free or write. Noah Noah Seidenberg Coldwell Banker Evanston Toll Free (800) 858-7917 Office (847) 316-8529 Fax (847) 939-5636 On the web: www.coldwellbankerevanston.com www.noahshomes.com Real Estate Specialist Chicagoland and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dshearon at gmail.com Wed Apr 11 22:18:01 2007 From: dshearon at gmail.com (daniel shearon) Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:18:01 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Chicago, Thanks! Message-ID: Thanks to all who gave their input, it looks as if the consensus is staying downtown and cab or train to the concert. I'm so excited, seeing Cream at MSG was unbelievable, but seeing all those artists in one day... I can't wait. 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We have the obligatory live CD/DVD to wait for (by Christmas?) The Scott Wallenberg compilation (Don't forget a copy downunder) and the tell all book later this year - or 2008. And a new Anthology/box set. What would Slowhanders like to see in this? A follow up to the great Crossroads set (1985-2007) a total career over view,(Crossroads redux) Live performances (Crossroads 3 Live in the 80s-90s?) My dream box would be similar to the SRV set IE CD + DVD CD1 singles/hits from journeyman onwards CD2 B-sides and one off performances IE the Hendrix/Elton/Curtis Mayfield songs plus any other sessions/left over tracks CD3 A Rarity Disc from Powerhouse tracks, to lost sessions , hell, even a remixed 'Lady from Verona' CD4 Live tracks -preferably rarer performances- from 1980s onwards DVD Nothing but the Blues movie, or the unreleased With friends Movie or even a decent show from this years tour Of course once the suits and marketers get hold of it I imagine a box set would be extremely different, and not much in it for hardcore fans Any other thoughts or wishlists? Duncan McKie The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. 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He hides nothing, and writes with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time. Since he first started playing and composing in the 1960s, Eric Clapton has sold tens of millions of records and played sell-out concerts around the world. He is, with only a handful of peers - Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney and Pete Townsend ? more than a rock star and more than a survivor. He is an icon - a living legend. Eric Clapton: The Autobiography Published in hardback by Century on October 4th 2007, rrp ?20.00. From juanmabigudi at gmail.com Sun Apr 15 13:17:19 2007 From: juanmabigudi at gmail.com (Juanma Bigudi) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:17:19 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 29/01 CD on offer Message-ID: <46225dad.7547859a.5a41.ffffe953@mx.google.com> Thanks to the generosity of Jenny Katz I can offer copies of the 2 CD Sydney 29/01 EC concert to the people in the digest. 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Dan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Apr 15 15:40:23 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:40:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] RonnieScotts Video Message-ID: <201695.12391.qm@web82609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> October 6, 1987 at Ronnie Scott's Club in Chicago: I have the 2XCD-set (audio) and a single VCD (video) that has 6-songs on it. Is there a DVD version of higher quality than this? I don't see any video for this listed on Geetarz. Pls, contact me directly if you have any info. Thanks, Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I can?t wait ? NOT! Truth is, the ?new? stuff has been largely skin deep, and not in any way substantive. Yeah, some ?nice? tunes (what does ?nice? mean?), some acoustic guitar ? and this is considered groundbreaking? You?ve got to be kidding me! >> Several times that night, he lost control and just ripped. It was stunning to watch. << I didn?t write it, Bryan Reid did. But this indicates that EC is NOT washed up or too old. And Garrett was right about ?Old Love? in DC. But the other guitarists -- Robert Cray, Doyle Bramhall, and Derek Trucks -- each played more guitar than Eric. Too bad, because my ticket said ?Eric Clapton? on it. That?s what I paid for. I also attended the 10 October 2006 show in DC. The band rocked, but they played Eric?s greatest oldies hits. Although the album with JJ Cale was complete and only a few weeks from release, none of its tracks were played. There was nothing new. Where is the much vaunted artistic growth? On another note, I think that using the term ?guitar god? is insulting, turning Clapton into a mere ?rock star,? a joke. I think he?s so much more than that. Andres Segovia was never called a ?guitar god,? and nobody ever referred to John Coltrane as a ?sax god,? so why Clapton? Segovia?s and Coltrane?s talents are always recalled with respect. They were serious musicians who took their craft seriously. Because of what the term ?guitar god? connotes ? the Spandex pants, ultra-long hair, no shirt, oh ? and maybe some guitar chops -- I think use of the term is disrespectful and demeaning, to say the least. In fact, Clapton hates all such talk of ?guitar hero? status, and it causes him to react by playing LESS guitar. If that?s all you think Clapton is or used to be -- a ?guitar god? -- then I think you?re missing a lot. Continued ... ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at aol.com Mon Apr 16 22:12:43 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:12:43 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Plishhhhhhhhhhh? 3 Message-ID: <8C94EAD044C40AA-DC0-7491@WEBMAIL-MB04.sysops.aol.com> Let?s get serious here, today?s Eric Clapton is ?Eric Clapton Lite?: no calories, little substance, good ?all the hits? concerts, but nothing really new. There?s not much substantive creativity with the guitar either, which I?ll again state, is Clapton?s singularly unique talent. He?s NOT all washed up, else he wouldn?t -- occasionally -- play those nice solos, such as Garret mentioned on ?Old Love,? or on ?Escondido?s? ?Danger.? I?m sorry, but as Keith Richard mentioned a long time ago -- and we saw this pop up again a couple of weeks back -- Eric Clapton could be SO much better, but he?s too lazy! Not too lazy to get on the road and travel, but too damned lazy to be creative, the way he once used to be, and the way I believe that he again CAN be, if only he tried a bit harder. If I thought that he really was washed up, I?d say so, and I wouldn?t be here on the Slowhand Digest. But I do not believe that. I believe the man has talent and potential WAY beyond what he shows us, but he?s too damned lazy to use it, to tap into it. And, I?ll bet if you asked him about this, he?d fully agree. DeltaNick P.S. Well, at least the Slowhand Digest has again shown some life. It?s been pretty quiet lately, as if everyone were ... on auto-pilot. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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That also said, EC needed to do more lead guitar work because that?s why we were all there. I felt very let down he was only doing very little guitar solos in his songs if any at all. With the exception of the blues material and one rotation on Little Wing (which was the highlight) there was very little honest guitar solos from him tonight it just felt lazy and like it was just another show.? (http://www.whereseric.com/tour/down-under-tour-2007/04-February-2007_eric-clapton-his-band-rod-laver-arena-melbourne-australia.html) 2. An Eric Clapton concert without a lot of Eric Clapton solos is a little disappointing. You wonder ? is he getting old? Is he getting lazy? Is he being too polite with the other players, what? (http://www.whereseric.com/tour/us-tour-2007/02-April-2007_eric-clapton-his-band-kemper-arena-kansas-city-mo.html) >> BTW, who was doing the cooking for Clapton in 1994? << Eric Clapton cooked on THAT tour, Mel, as I?ve mentioned plenty of times before. This was like the Eric Clapton of old. Too bad he didn?t keep it up beyond 1995. I guess you didn?t read that part, or maybe you thought someone else wrote it. >> My neighbors know all about my sound system. I could counter-strike with a 1994 guitar solo from Five Long Years, Irving Plaza (3rd night)! I?m printing out EC heads-on-sticks to be place around my yard?s p[e]rimeter - reportedly works like garlic and vampires on DN! << Mel [DN rolls his eyes ?], you?re wrong again. As usual, you don?t read very carefully. Clapton?s NBTB period is THE highlight of his career since 1969! In fact, ?From The Cradle? is THE album that got me back to listening to Eric Clapton, after a 20-year hiatus, because of my allergy to ?Lay Down Sally And Other Assorted Barry Manilow Songs.? Now, Mel says, ?I?ve got some ?good? band suggestions for you; bands that have never changed.? [Rolling my eyes again ?] It may be difficult for some of you to understand, but I?m not interested. I don?t want to hear the same old stuff, over and over; I want to hear new music, new guitar playing, and new solos by the master. EC has given us simply a bit of this and a snippet of that, but his style kinda got stuck in the 1970s and hasn?t changed much since. Continued ... ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Mon Apr 16 22:21:16 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:21:16 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Plishhhhhhhhhhh? 3 Message-ID: My hero! e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Apr 16 22:46:43 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:46:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] my reading comprehension... Message-ID: <755256.80475.qm@web82610.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Quite right. I don't read carefully when the message is rambling and scrambled. Apologies if I misunderstood the intent of the author. On the topic of Selvin, however, DN, you really don't know this man/hack, and you missed my point. MoS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roante04 at yahoo.co.uk Tue Apr 17 04:09:12 2007 From: roante04 at yahoo.co.uk (a linden) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:09:12 +0100 (BST) Subject: [Slowhand] This year's model Message-ID: <909151.31002.qm@web26510.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> The annual EC putdown by DN has been usually fun and bewildering to read, but this time I was totally disppointed. It was lazy and lame. Nothing new, the comparisons to Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton and Celion Dion are lame when repeated year after year. Finding a couple of negative critics among hundreds of very positive ones from Where's Eric is of course a great feat, but all in all it almost seems, that DN is growing a bit old and tired. This year's EC bashing model was totally written on auto-pilot. :) /Jan ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Apr 17 04:11:24 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:11:24 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] crossroads festival roll call Message-ID: <01ee01c780c7$fe97d8c0$2b01a8c0@Family> 71 and counting! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sambo #8 - GA front row with heads on a stick and astronaut diaper - Cleveland Rick and Anita Bailey - columbus, oh lauren blatt-rsvd - chicago sandy anderson + joni feather - chicago dr steve proctor and rita - GA/rsvd - Salisbury, NC eileen "blonde rocker" - wherever she lays her hat is her home susan marchman - GA jay vargas - FL dale and davida kalina + 4 friends - chicago - resvd rick batty - NEEDS TICKET (rickbatty at gmail.com) - CA dan gove - NEEDS 2 TICKETS (g.quadzila at optonline.net) - NY mel boss - CA ron and nick ciul - Cincinnati michael gaffigan and son - NC - GA lance fargo (DE) and 3 Friends (MD + KY) - rsvd sheryl liskow + 3 friends kevin o'rourke and friend - Milwaukee noah seidenberg and ? -chicago - sec 116, row 1, seats 12+13 phil dipper and wife shevawn eaton and gary - illinois cornfields - sec 109, row 9 alex garcia + celine - France (so far winner of longest distance to travel) - GA steve pope and family of 4 (des moines, IA) + 10 friends (various) - GA beth mayberry + friend - Raleigh, NC- GA daniel and shwan shearon - shelbyville, TN - GA EC Babe + 5 friends (NY and Iowa) - Sec 109 ellen + ? - NJ - resvd gini gobbo - toledo JR and S Ward - goldens bridge,NY and hartford,CT - rsvd jerry cruise - bluefield, VA dylis and david - bermuda james vlahakis-chicago-rsvd please send me a private email to be added to the list with your name and how many attending with you, where you are sitting, and where you are from....thanks! go to http://www.slowhand.net/makehead.htm to see how you can make your own head on a stick so that we can all find each other at the show! i recommend using white posterboard, as the back of the head can act as a handy notepad to jot down the setlist during the performance! l8r, sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Tue Apr 17 12:14:52 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:14:52 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Plishhhhhhhhhhh? 3 Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E0A57AA@mewtwo.RMS.local> Well, Nick, I'm wondering, what DO you want him to play? Songs that nobody knows and nobody likes? Only songs from "Beano" (which, personally, I didn't like-too dated-sounding, couldn't stand Mayall's voice)? Only "Cream" songs, with long, drawn-out jams? I saw him in Orlando in October 2006, and was very pleased. And I've been aware of him since Cream; became a big fan in 1990 or so when I heard songs from "Journeyman" and realized, "wow, HE'S still around? Nice to hear someone playing real guitar for a change." I'm just curious as to what WOULD make you happy, Clapton-wise. Weird; the Classic Rock station I have on just started playing "I Can't Stand It". Debby J. ________________________________ From: deltanick at aol.com [mailto:deltanick at aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:13 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Plishhhhhhhhhhh? 3 Let's get serious here, today's Eric Clapton is "Eric Clapton Lite": no calories, little substance, good "all the hits" concerts, but nothing really new. There's not much substantive creativity with the guitar either, which I'll again state, is Clapton's singularly unique talent. He's NOT all washed up, else he wouldn't -- occasionally -- play those nice solos, such as Garret mentioned on "Old Love," or on "Escondido's" "Danger." I'm sorry, but as Keith Richard mentioned a long time ago -- and we saw this pop up again a couple of weeks back -- Eric Clapton could be SO much better, but he's too lazy! Not too lazy to get on the road and travel, but too damned lazy to be creative, the way he once used to be, and the way I believe that he again CAN be, if only he tried a bit harder. If I thought that he really was washed up, I'd say so, and I wouldn't be here on the Slowhand Digest. But I do not believe that. I believe the man has talent and potential WAY beyond what he shows us, but he's too damned lazy to use it, to tap into it. And, I'll bet if you asked him about this, he'd fully agree. DeltaNick P.S. Well, at least the Slowhand Digest has again shown some life. It's been pretty quiet lately, as if everyone were ... on auto-pilot. ________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bbanderic at aol.com Tue Apr 17 12:39:43 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:39:43 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Plishhhhhhhhhhhh Message-ID: I agree with most of what DN had to say as far as EC's guitar playing is concerned on this tour. Anyone who can honestly say that ANY show from the current tour showcased some of EC's best guitar work in years is delusional and is simply being a homer. This is the first tour I can honestly say that. Well, maybe 2001 as well. For me, the best thing about the current tour was the Dominoes rich setlist and the new rhythm section. Other than that EC deferred to DB and DT for most of the guitar work and when EC did play a solo it was short, predictable and uninspired IMO. I'll say this though, EC still has that unique tone, thank God for that. EC's guitar playing was WAY better on the 2004 tour. If you don't believe me watch/listen to the solo in Sheriff at MSG. I haven't heard anything that comes close to that on the current tour. I don't expect EC to play with the same ferocity as he did in '94 but it would be nice if he seemed more interested and inspired, heck, he rarely acknowledges the crowd or introduces the whole band anymore. As far as EC putting out new material that's relevant or has substance...I don't really expect him to at this point. I don't see any of his contemporaries from his era, including Keith, putting out any new relevant material either. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Tue Apr 17 14:35:43 2007 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (Paddy) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:35:43 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Delta Nick mails em in Message-ID: So DN mails in his EC bashing for another tour. This is my first experince of post tour attempts to demolish EC and its really quite sad. I have listened to ECs music since I was 10 way back in the day (1970) and I think this tour has been fantastic. I love the NBTB tour and all those versions of 5 Long Years/Double Trouble/Groaning the Blues etc I love the original Dominoes at the Fillmore I could go on and on but I wont because its pointless. EC has made some magnificent music and this current tour is some of his best. Not for 10 minute solos but for beautifully crafted songs played by top musicians who really listen to each other and dig what each other are doing. All band members have played a blinder particularly since the Dominoes songs began to feature heavily. Why cant we just accept that EC is what he is? If you dont like it go and listen to someone else. Roll on Crossroads II Cant wait for DNs next demo job! Keep on Keepin on! Poor Willie Brown From Garret74 at aol.com Tue Apr 17 15:01:44 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:01:44 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] PHhhhssst.... Message-ID: >>the comparisons to Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton and Celion Dion are lame when repeated year after year.<<< DN... I think you diminish your argument by comparing EC to these people. You make many good and valid points, but there's no way, even railling against 'pop' music, that Clapton can be compared to these people. I've always found it fascinating when we argue about an artist 'selling out' because in our capitalistic culture the highest good seems to be making the most money. I think Clapton has tried, at some times more than others, to make music that will sell- and the fact that after 40 years in the music business he continues to sell pretty well is remarkable. But there is a certain disappointment when someone of the technical skills that Clapton possesses takes themselves 'down' to the level of pop music. But I find that when Clapton does pop music, it's still better than what just about anyone else can do... Jazz enthusiasts will wince to hear Clapton compared to Coltraine, or Monk, or Miles or Dizzy...or the Yardbird. But the way he revolutionized guitar playing does seem to make such comparisons valid... It would be nice to see Eric do a guitar album again...or something along the lines of From the Cradle. I'd like that. Cheers Garret ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reciul at mac.com Wed Apr 18 14:30:02 2007 From: reciul at mac.com (Ron Ciul) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:30:02 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] One more time Message-ID: <000f01c781e7$968d7570$0300a8c0@Laptop> I must say that I was a little disappointed in the lack of fire that I witnessed at the Detroit show two weeks ago. I was greatly hoping to catch the Derek Trucks version of the band. In general, I think Eric isn't playing or recording for his audience. I believe he is playing and recording for himself. I view Eric's last couple of years work as his revisiting his past one more time before he's gone. Think of it he's: Played with Mayall at his 70 th birthday party, The Cream reunion shows, Collaborations with JJ Cale & BB King. (things he wanted to do). He played WMGGW, with Paul McCartney at the Concert with George. Playing D&D song sets with Trucks (as close to Duane Allman as he'll get for the next several years, hopefully). Didn't Eric also do a couple of songs with on Bobbie Whitlock on Jules Holland's TV show a year or two back? A potential for a Blind Faith song set with Steve Winwood at Crossroads 07. Pilgrim & Reptile weren't done for anybody but himself. (Although I like several songs from each). Now if he pairs up with the Jim McCarty or Chris Dreja of the Yardbirds (they are on tour now in the US & Europe this summer) or Delaney Bramlett, I think he has pretty much has done it all again one last time. 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There is a fascinating interview in Vintage Guitar magazine Feb 2007 issue interviewing Eric and JJ together which details almost every track on Escondido. Interestingly on Don't Cry Sister Eric actually did all the guitars and taught himself the JJ Cale parts, the harmonizing lines and overdubs. That's probably one of the coolest things on the record to me and shows that if Eric wants to learn something new he can. JJ also mentions how he plays After Midnight different almost every night to change things up and Eric counters that he likes to keep the arrangements the same and just let the solos vary. Eric also mentioned about playing in a trio again with Cream "If I were to do it again, I'd learn to play in a way that wasn't so manic.There must be better ways to do the trio thing" JJ says that Eric was sitting on his porch playing licks that he has never ever heard Eric play. When JJ said Eric should record that, Eric replied "there are somethings that should just go in the air" Scott From wildquat at yahoo.com Wed Apr 18 20:41:11 2007 From: wildquat at yahoo.com (Wildquat) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:41:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] STEVE VAI...CROSSROADS I Message-ID: <204780.50643.qm@web60714.mail.yahoo.com> Can anyone direct me to video and/or audio to Steve Vai's performance of Danny Boy from the first Crossroads Festival...i can't find it anywhere __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From deltanick at aol.com Wed Apr 18 22:32:55 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:32:55 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Rants & Raves Continued Message-ID: <8C950422B846CFC-1580-60B5@WEBMAIL-RD12.sysops.aol.com> >> JJ says that Eric was sitting on his porch playing licks that he has never ever heard Eric play. When JJ said Eric should record that, Eric replied "there are somethings that should just go in the air" << Funny that you should mention this, Scott. Here's the full quote, JJ Cale speaking: > Eric was at the house the first week -- we were sitting down trying to figure out what we were going to record -- and he can sit down and play all kinds of amazing things. Before the band got there, he and I were sitting around noodling, and he played something, and I went, "Oh, I wish I had the tape recorder on, because that was just gorgeous." And he said, "Oh, John, sometimes it needs to go into the air, and nobody hears it." But what a loss to people. I had never heard that before. In other words, it's totally against your ego (J.J. Cale as quoted in Dan Forte, "Blowin' Down The Road With Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale," Vintage Guitar Magazine, February 2007, pp. 116 & 118). < So unds like JJ Cale "bashing" Eric Clapton. DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Apr 19 02:02:29 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:02:29 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at Ertegun celebration Message-ID: <06e501c78248$6d0133c0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?fn=2007/04/18/232017.html Scott From eric.lacroix at free.fr Thu Apr 19 13:05:22 2007 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:05:22 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] on the DN side Message-ID: <4627A152.3030503@free.fr> Hello All, I 90% agree with Deltanick statements. My history with EC music is different than DN ones. I'm 34 and I discovered EC during the journeyman tour. Since then I have collected all official recordings and gathered hundreds of bootlegs. I can say I know the music of the man well. Maybe I'm not as disappointed as much as Deltanick is, but I share with him the idea that Clapton is able to do much better when it about soloing. It's been since EC switched his guitar's pickups to Fender Vintage Noiseless that I don't care much for his guitar solos. He had good moments since that time but not as much as during the 90's for exemple. When DN is talking to a new From The Craddle era, I think is talking about commitment and energy. Not about doing a new 100% blues album. He already did that with M&Mr Johnson and I wasn't that great. But to me there are more highlights in EC's career compared to Deltanick opinion. Mayall and Cream of course. Blindfaith and D'n'D too. The end of the 70's and the beginning of the 80's have great moments too. From the Slowhand to Money and Cig. tour. Then, I have the feeling that Conor's death is the main cause of what we had in the middle of the 90s. From 92 to 97, wow ! Even the pilgrim songs during the 97 japan tour. The main highlight in the 00's is the Cream reunion. Finally I don't read Deltanick comments as if he was bashing EC. He's just bringing some of you in reality, outside of your dream. I guess that when people are expecting so hard to something to be good, they will think that it had been great even if it was not that so. The 2006-2007 is very good because of the new band and the new 'old-songs' set list. I have seen 2 EC shows in 2006 (RAH and Paris) and it was good. Not great like some of you reviewed. Regards, Eric. From apuraja8 at hotmail.com Thu Apr 19 13:25:47 2007 From: apuraja8 at hotmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:25:47 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Much ado about nothing... Message-ID: Why do you like Eric Clapton - plain and simple? THe blues? Singing? guitar playing? The way he looks? Any of those reasons are valid and the reason why we are on this mailing list, Eric has been a professional musician for more than 40 years, if my math is right. Think about your career in whatever it is, and tell me out of those years do you think you performed 90% of the time- up to your potential? Probably not. Eric hasn't and well, he has set standards so high and if not met, he is on "auto-pilot", when I think it's old age and just the fact his abilities aren't what they used to be. Sure he may have a moment here and there, but it's not because he's not trying. We can analyze the music and the opinions we have on it, but to me, this whole discusison about bashing Eric or wondering why his solos aren't like they were in 1990's, is complelely missing the point. Point being, we'll have everything we love and hate of Eric on record, the what have you done for me lately crowd can just listen to FTC or a boot and pretend that Eric is doing that now. But like an athlete, painter, artist or any laborer. as you age, you lose your physical abilities. Eric still gives us much to appreciate, true it may be less virtuositic as in the past, but the fact remains is that he's passing the torch to others but keeping himself active. For that, i'll always enjoy his music. AAP _________________________________________________________________ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3 From davemcaffee at hotmail.com Thu Apr 19 14:38:26 2007 From: davemcaffee at hotmail.com (Dave McAffee) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:38:26 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] soundtracks Message-ID: What do you all think about the clapton movie soundtracks? lethal weapon 1-3 rush homeboy Story of us The lethal weapon 1 sound track is limited edtion and on amazon for over $200. _________________________________________________________________ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2bbb&disc=y&vers=925&s=4056&p=5117 From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 19 16:26:54 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:26:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued Message-ID: <389094.64112.qm@web82609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for that, Scott. Your comments have prompted my grey matter on a couple of items: 1. First, on high-points in EC's career, I can see a comparison to a company's stock performance over time or (for you marketing types) a product's life cycle with it's highs and lows. To start, I would suggest that there was rapid growth in the mid-60s and into the 70s with several peeks in EC's career lifecycle during 1987-95 and a lows 1972-73 (heroin-yrs) and the malaise of the early/mid-80s (when booze became an undeniable problem). It might be fun to take EC's career timeline as I've seen it depicted in one of the many bios (a RollingStone article perhaps?) and draw his "performance-curve" relative to that time. Like any "product," Eric reinvents himself periodically yet always falls back on his original "quality" (that I find so endearing), and his "curve" has responded in kind. The curve could be quantitative in nature of some measurable criterion or totally subjective. For instance, 1993 for its Grammy recognition was a high point on a quantitative scale but perhaps someone would argue that it was not a "high" based on some subjective measure (gee, who'd argue THAT?)... What a great "bar discussion." Let the "battle begin!" 2. My second thought will likely get lost in the exuberance of the former (hope not). I would like to repeat my annual wish (done this several times before) - that Eric author an album of Dylan covers. I've never gotten over Eric's stellar performance at BobFest and want more - much more. I love Dylan's stories, anger, writing style coupled with Eric's finesse. Please, god - make this happen... :-) Mel From: "Scott Wallenberg" If Eric did another From the Cradle what do you think it would sound like? In my opinion it would sound just like a repeat of From the Cradle. or Me and Mr. Johnson.He is not going to re-invent the wheel...his blues playing is what it is. I happen to love it but more covers of Blues tunes would get a kind of redundant. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Apr 19 19:29:05 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:29:05 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued References: <389094.64112.qm@web82609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <0a7201c782da$d5c8b350$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> While there were peaks and valleys for sure...even during the lull periods that you mention there were enough peaks that rose through to keep me anticipating the next release or tour. ie. Scott Subject: Eric rants and raves continued Thanks for that, Scott. Your comments have prompted my grey matter on a couple of items: 1. First, on high-points in EC's career, I can see a comparison to a company's stock performance over time or (for you marketing types) a product's life cycle with it's highs and lows. To start, I would suggest that there was rapid growth in the mid-60s and into the 70s with several peeks in EC's career lifecycle during 1987-95 and a lows 1972-73 (heroin-yrs) and the malaise of the early/mid-80s (when booze became an undeniable problem). It might be fun to take EC's career timeline as I've seen it depicted in one of the many bios (a RollingStone article perhaps?) and draw his "performance-curve" relative to that time. Like any "product," Eric reinvents himself periodically yet always falls back on his original "quality" (that I find so endearing), and his "curve" has responded in kind. The curve could be quantitative in nature of some measurable criterion or totally subjective. For instance, 1993 for its Grammy recognition was a high point on a quantitative scale but perhaps someone would argue that it was not a "high" based on some subjective measure (gee, who'd argue THAT?)... What a great "bar discussion." Let the "battle begin!" 2. My second thought will likely get lost in the exuberance of the former (hope not). I would like to repeat my annual wish (done this several times before) - that Eric author an album of Dylan covers. I've never gotten over Eric's stellar performance at BobFest and want more - much more. I love Dylan's stories, anger, writing style coupled with Eric's finesse. Please, god - make this happen... :-) Mel From: "Scott Wallenberg" If Eric did another From the Cradle what do you think it would sound like? In my opinion it would sound just like a repeat of From the Cradle. or Me and Mr. Johnson.He is not going to re-invent the wheel...his blues playing is what it is. I happen to love it but more covers of Blues tunes would get a kind of redundant. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artaarias at yahoo.com Thu Apr 19 22:16:33 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:16:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Other Assorted Love Songs Message-ID: <868418.95789.qm@web56904.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel http://cdbaby.com/cd/bobbyandcoco __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Apr 19 23:42:59 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:42:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued References: <064401c78203$7d004170$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: <006b01c782fd$fef38f20$2b01a8c0@Family> I for one do not want another blues cover album. I would love to hear a contemporary record like Buddy Guy just put out called "Bring 'Em Home". I was listening to it for the first time in almost a year since I bought it on my way to his show at the house of blues last nite in cleveland. It has a mix of original blues tunes, slow songs, up tempo rockers, etc., and the guitar was up front in the mix with magnificent soloing and rich vocals! by the way, buddy's show blew away the detroit EC show i went to a couple weeks ago. buddy came out resplendant in an electric blue satin jogging suit with bowler hat. he came out swinging for the fences with a new plain white/cream colored strat (no polka dots) and prowled the stage like a tiger! the man is 8-10 years OLDER than EC for godsake. he has cut back on his gimmicks and plays a lot more guitar now than he has the last 5 times i have seen him. i had seats in the balcony. buddy did his usual stroll through the crowd, went behind the bar for a drink, etc. i went downstairs to get an upclose view. he proceeded to follow me up the steps to the balcony, and sat down in the seat in the row in front of me, and soloed for a bit! he totally reworked and performed an understated "hoochie coochie man", did a couple BB King covers, his EC/Hendrix impersonations, new songs, story-telling, the works. now that's what i call entertainment! he played about 80 minutes, but odd though that he didnt do an encore? i paid forty bucks for my ticket and felt like i was stealing from him.... out sambo8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Wallenberg" To: "EC Slowhand Digest" Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:49 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued > If Eric did another From the Cradle what do you think it would sound > like? > > In my opinion it would sound just like a repeat of From the Cradle. or Me > and Mr. Johnson > He is not going to re-invent the wheel...his blues playing is what it is. > I happen to love it but more covers of Blues tunes would get a kind of > redundant. > > FTC and the accompanying tour had Lee Dixon trotting out endless varieties > of guitars which certainly helped to provide lots of nice tonal changes > but in the end it was still Eric's fingers and there really aren't any new > "blues" licks coming. > > There is a fascinating interview in Vintage Guitar magazine Feb 2007 issue > interviewing Eric and JJ together which details almost every track on > Escondido. > Interestingly on Don't Cry Sister Eric actually did all the guitars and > taught himself the JJ Cale parts, the harmonizing lines and overdubs. > That's probably one of the coolest things on the record to me and shows > that if Eric wants to learn something new he can. > > JJ also mentions how he plays After Midnight different almost every night > to change things up and Eric counters that he likes to keep the > arrangements the same and just let the solos vary. > > Eric also mentioned about playing in a trio again with Cream "If I were > to do it again, I'd learn to play in a way that wasn't so manic.There must > be better ways to do the trio thing" > > JJ says that Eric was sitting on his porch playing licks that he has never > ever heard Eric play. When JJ said Eric should record that, Eric replied > "there are somethings that should just go in the air" > > > > > Scott > > From wdeli at aol.com Fri Apr 20 00:08:54 2007 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:08:54 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] debts repayed Message-ID: <8C95118BEAAA240-11F4-E471@mblk-r32.sysops.aol.com> hey,any of you guys ever been in, or worked a 12 step program? rehab, maybe? what do you all think EC is doing, making amends,or in other words repaying old debts. remember that our friend was very sick for a great many years & was a outrageous AS-H--E!!! he can be as good as he wants anytime he feels like it,but obviously he has no reason to do that, just check out the clip from the crossroads festival with jj cale, he does not have the need to be up front,he is just part of the band, or has he said years ago,"i,m just "A SIDEMAN" genius does not always manifest it self on cue.anyway just my thought, thanks SOHO ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. 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I would love to hear a >contemporary record like Buddy Guy just put out called "Bring 'Em Home". I >was listening to it for the first time in almost a year since I bought it >on my way to his show at the house of blues last nite in cleveland. It has >a mix of original blues tunes, slow songs, up tempo rockers, etc., and the >guitar was up front in the mix with magnificent soloing and rich vocals! > > by the way, buddy's show blew away the detroit EC show i went to a couple > weeks ago. buddy came out resplendant in an electric blue satin jogging > suit with bowler hat. he came out swinging for the fences with a new plain > white/cream colored strat (no polka dots) and prowled the stage like a > tiger! the man is 8-10 years OLDER than EC for godsake. he has cut back on > his gimmicks and plays a lot more guitar now than he has the last 5 times > i have seen him. > > i had seats in the balcony. buddy did his usual stroll through the crowd, > went behind the bar for a drink, etc. i went downstairs to get an upclose > view. he proceeded to follow me up the steps to the balcony, and sat down > in the seat in the row in front of me, and soloed for a bit! he totally > reworked and performed an understated "hoochie coochie man", did a couple > BB King covers, his EC/Hendrix impersonations, new songs, story-telling, > the works. now that's what i call entertainment! he played about 80 > minutes, but odd though that he didnt do an encore? i paid forty bucks for > my ticket and felt like i was stealing from him.... > > out > sambo8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Wallenberg" > To: "EC Slowhand Digest" > Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:49 PM > Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued > > >> If Eric did another From the Cradle what do you think it would sound >> like? >> >> In my opinion it would sound just like a repeat of From the Cradle. or Me >> and Mr. Johnson >> He is not going to re-invent the wheel...his blues playing is what it is. >> I happen to love it but more covers of Blues tunes would get a kind of >> redundant. >> >> FTC and the accompanying tour had Lee Dixon trotting out endless >> varieties of guitars which certainly helped to provide lots of nice tonal >> changes but in the end it was still Eric's fingers and there really >> aren't any new "blues" licks coming. >> >> There is a fascinating interview in Vintage Guitar magazine Feb 2007 >> issue interviewing Eric and JJ together which details almost every track >> on Escondido. >> Interestingly on Don't Cry Sister Eric actually did all the guitars and >> taught himself the JJ Cale parts, the harmonizing lines and overdubs. >> That's probably one of the coolest things on the record to me and shows >> that if Eric wants to learn something new he can. >> >> JJ also mentions how he plays After Midnight different almost every night >> to change things up and Eric counters that he likes to keep the >> arrangements the same and just let the solos vary. >> >> Eric also mentioned about playing in a trio again with Cream "If I were >> to do it again, I'd learn to play in a way that wasn't so manic.There >> must be better ways to do the trio thing" >> >> JJ says that Eric was sitting on his porch playing licks that he has >> never ever heard Eric play. When JJ said Eric should record that, Eric >> replied "there are somethings that should just go in the air" >> >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> > > > > From liabar at tin.it Fri Apr 20 08:28:35 2007 From: liabar at tin.it (LIABARTOLOMEI) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:28:35 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 121 References: Message-ID: <000c01c78347$6b0d7830$4afcabd4@computer> ................... So why has Clapton grown the number of the addicted of his music even after the nineties? I can't do without his music since 2001, before for me he was just a great name of a guitar player who teamed up with the Beatles of whom I had a greatest hits tape only...... Once you have heard him playing live , It doesn't matter when, It is sheer passion for him and you only wish this lazy fellow (that has been around the world so many times) to come and play at your distance reach again, ..........it's only after the marriage that you start comparing, complaining, weighing differences between before and after, counting the creaky steps etc etc dig about it lia an Italian EC's addict > Hello All, > > I 90% agree with Deltanick statements. My history with EC music is > different than DN ones. I'm 34 and I discovered EC during the journeyman > tour. Since then I have collected all official recordings and gathered > hundreds of bootlegs. I can say I know the music of the man well. > > Maybe I'm not as disappointed as much as Deltanick is, but I share with > him the idea that Clapton is able to do much better when it about > soloing. It's been since EC switched his guitar's pickups to Fender > Vintage Noiseless that I don't care much for his guitar solos. He had > good moments since that time but not as much as during the 90's for > exemple. > > When DN is talking to a new From The Craddle era, I think is talking > about commitment and energy. Not about doing a new 100% blues album. He > already did that with M&Mr Johnson and I wasn't that great. > > But to me there are more highlights in EC's career compared to Deltanick > opinion. Mayall and Cream of course. Blindfaith and D'n'D too. The end > of the 70's and the beginning of the 80's have great moments too. From > the Slowhand to Money and Cig. tour. > Then, I have the feeling that Conor's death is the main cause of what we > had in the middle of the 90s. From 92 to 97, wow ! Even the pilgrim > songs during the 97 japan tour. > The main highlight in the 00's is the Cream reunion. > > Finally I don't read Deltanick comments as if he was bashing EC. He's > just bringing some of you in reality, outside of your dream. I guess > that when people are expecting so hard to something to be good, they > will think that it had been great even if it was not that so. > The 2006-2007 is very good because of the new band and the new > 'old-songs' set list. I have seen 2 EC shows in 2006 (RAH and Paris) and > it was good. Not great like some of you reviewed. > > Regards, > Eric. > > From gilmoregirltoo at yahoo.com Fri Apr 20 09:11:32 2007 From: gilmoregirltoo at yahoo.com (Hillary Todd) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:11:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Rants and Raves In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <600439.76698.qm@web50407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > The 2006-2007 is very good because of the new band > and the new > 'old-songs' set list. I have seen 2 EC shows in 2006 > (RAH and Paris) and > it was good. Not great like some of you reviewed. > > Regards, > Eric. This is the second time in two days I have read on the digest that basically only one opinion is allowed. Apparently if you are of the opinion that the 2006/2007 tour was great you're wrong. I'm so glad the digest is here to tell me my opinion is wrong otherwise I'd just go along thinking that I was actually entitled to an opinion. Gee guys...thanks! Setting aside my personal opinion for a minute, I still have to say that the overall opinion of this tour was extremely positive, based on the critics, the fans who posted on EC sites and the blog postings of those who attended the concerts but aren't necessarily fans. In fact, the overwhelming criticism I heard was that he didn't talk to the audience. Go figure! Overall, though, criticism of EC's guitar playing was a minority opinion. Of course, you are certainly entitled to it but please don't try to give the impression that everyone is of the same opinion or that it is the only correct opinion. I'd also like to address DeltaNick's assertion that JJ Cale was "bashing" EC with the quote from the Vintage Guitar interview. The way I read it is that DeltaNick is comparing his comments to JJ's. Really, DN, if you belive there's even a tiny bit of similarity to JJ's comments and your comments then you have a serious perception impairment. I'm also interested in exploring the notion of being too lazy to be creative. I think the creative process my be a bit more complex that just trying really hard. I think much of EC's recent work has been creative, which by the way is not synonymous with innovation. You may not like it but it's not up to you to tell the artist what form their creativity should take. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Apr 20 10:05:08 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:05:08 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Chilling... Message-ID: To all: Read all of your posts and one mistake, maybe, is that sometimes, we take ourselves and each other, a bit too seriously, and yes, sometimes, I do too. ...my opinion of EC and his music - I like it all - all which flows from his guitar and from him. I've said this before, but it is worth saying again, we are lucky to still have him with us. signed, a fan e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From humblephoenix at gmail.com Fri Apr 20 12:39:20 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:39:20 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] debts repayed (or repaid) Message-ID: <229391c50704200939q86f4a9cp13dba63b345b6adb@mail.gmail.com> SOHO wrote: > what do you all think EC is doing, making amends,or in other words repaying old debts. EC is in recovery and does work a 12 Step program. I've mentioned this in previous posts (only because he has out-ed himself). Part of the 12 Step program is doing what's called "service work" and I believe that setting up the Crossroads Foundation and doing the on-going fund-raising for it qualifies as service work. Service work is normally considered to be part of Step 12. Making amends is Step 9 and is a totally different matter. Part and parcel of working a 12 Step program (and not specific to making amends) is working on becoming humble and the practice of humility. I specifically discussed this in my last post, so I won't repeat that here. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reciul at mac.com Fri Apr 20 13:24:42 2007 From: reciul at mac.com (Ron Ciul) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:24:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] One Opinion? Message-ID: <001701c78370$ca8f1920$0300a8c0@Laptop> Hillary >>I have seen 2 EC shows in 2006 (RAH and Paris) and it was good. Not great like some of you reviewed >> Eric. >This is the second time in two days I have read on the digest that basically only one opinion is allowed. >Hillary I think you may have over interpreted Eric's comment. It seemed that he gave his opinion, but it was different from what others have stated. I don't believe he said they were wrong. Ron Ciul -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 20 13:58:50 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:58:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued Message-ID: <773214.98323.qm@web82608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Sam, JoeBonamassa did a live-in-the-studio gig a couple of yrs ago on a local radio station here, and like you said, he really tore it up. That improptu version of "Woke up Dreaming" made the annual "Live From the Archives" charity-CD that the station published that yr.. It was a chilling performance that left the morning crew breathless! I was sorry to hear that the Detroit-leg of the Clapton-band tour wasn't very inspired. I only saw the San Jose performance, and I was wowed. I didn't go into it with the expectations of Eric-guitar-heroics (ala NBTB); so, I wasn't disappointed. Instead, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the band do songs that I've never heard played live: Tell the Truth, Outside Woman, Little QoS, LittleW and Motherless, the opening of which was worth the price of admission for me. Still I was impressed by Eric's guitar solos - I thought that his tone was excellent, and perhaps his gain was turned up a bit at the mixing board. Anyway, it worked for me, and I was not disappointed. Perhaps, your trip to Detroit would have been happier with a visit to Winsor for the errr - ballet, Sam (inside joke) :-) I'm looking forward to meeting you in person at the Guitar Festival - I think that I owe you a beer! Mel > >From: "sam mangano" >Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued >if "melt-your-face" guitar is what you are looking for, be sure to catch a >live show from Joe Bonamassa! his records feature excellent axe work as >well, but live is where its at - out >sambo8 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 20 14:10:08 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:10:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] debts repayed Message-ID: <696428.50759.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> GREAT COMMENT! From what I've read and heard Eric say, you are exactly correct. The bios I've read have all alluded to Eric's former AH-tendencies, and he's said all this in interviews, and I expect that we'll read all about it later this year. "Humility" is an excellent human trait. Mel >From: wdeli at aol.com >Subject: [Slowhand] debts repayed >hey,any of you guys ever been in, or worked a 12 step program? rehab, maybe? what do you all think EC is doing, making amends,or in other words repaying old debts. >remember that our friend was very sick for a great many years & was a outrageous AS-H--E!!! he can be as good as he wants anytime he feels like it,but obviously he has >no reason to do that, just check out the clip from the crossroads festival with jj cale, he does not have the need to be up front,he is just part of the band, or has he said >years ago,"i,m just "A SIDEMAN" genius does not always manifest it self on cue.anyway just my thought, thanks SOHO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Apr 20 18:37:04 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:37:04 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued Message-ID: <29025912.2161791177108625058.JavaMail.root@vms063.mailsrvcs.net> my mistake was going to charlotte first for the show with derek trucks in tow during the middle of the extremely long tour. derek pushed EC, it was a marvelous show, and although i would always want EC to play more, he played better when he did play that particular nite. look at my pictures on whereseric website, you can see it in his pained facial expressions that he was giving it his all. it only made sense that the detroit show would pale in comparison, he and the band knowing full well that there was only 1 more nite to go in columbus. i did love that i got to hear 5 different songs, especially Little Wing! l8r sammy ps loved the "windsor ballet" comment and totally concur! bring me a copy of that bonamassa performance you refered to if you can remember when you are packing for chicago...thanks! >From: Mel Boss >Date: 2007/04/20 Fri PM 12:58:50 CDT >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com, sam Sambo mangano >Subject: Re: Eric rants and raves continued >Hi Sam, JoeBonamassa did a live-in-the-studio gig a couple of yrs ago on a local radio station here, and like you said, he really tore it up. That improptu version of "Woke up Dreaming" made the annual "Live From the Archives" charity-CD that the station published that yr.. It was a chilling performance that left the morning crew breathless!?I was?sorry to hear that the Detroit-leg of the Clapton-band tour wasn't very inspired. I only saw the San Jose performance, and I was wowed. I didn't go into it with the expectations of Eric-guitar-heroics (ala NBTB); so, I wasn't disappointed. Instead, I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the band do songs that I've never heard played live: Tell the Truth, Outside Woman, Little QoS, LittleW and Motherless, the opening of which was worth the price of admission for me. Still I was impressed by Eric's guitar solos - I thought that his tone was excellent, and perhaps his gain was turned up a bit at the mixing board. Anyway, it worked for me, and I was not disappointed. Perhaps, your trip to Detroit would have been happier with a visit to Winsor for the errr - ballet, Sam (inside joke) :-)?I'm looking forward to meeting you in person?at the Guitar Festival - I think that I owe you a beer!Mel> >>From: "sam mangano" >>Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Eric rants and raves continued >>if "melt-your-face" guitar is what you are looking for, be sure to catch a >>live show from Joe Bonamassa! his records feature excellent axe work as >>well, but live is where its at - out >>sambo8 From wdeli at aol.com Sat Apr 21 00:05:33 2007 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:05:33 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] STEP #9 Message-ID: <8C951E171AF756A-12E4-1305D@MBLK-M20.sysops.aol.com> hey humblephoenix,soho here, could,nt agree more with your thoughts,although i think EC has a whole lot of step 9(amends) in him, just take a look at all the people is playing with from the past!! this TRAFFIC REUNION(of sorts) & his comments of unfinished business i find interesting ,also & lord only knows how many people including fans he offend during his "ALTERED STATES YEARS" anyway just my thoughts & i will leave it at that,as this is NOT a place to discuss,anyone's private life. by the way saw EC in Raleigh back in the fall & also saw the show in motown,no comparison both great shows, but the absence of Derek Trucks in this genre of music they were playing was missed very much. 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(Ron Ciul) Message-ID: <4629D30B.6070009@free.fr> Thanks Ron. This is what I ment. I didn't want to sound like if I was right and you all were wrong. I was just trying to say that after reading *tons* of 'this night was great' or 'this is best EC show ever', some of us, and maybe one of us in particular ;-) wants to express their opinion by saying that EC was not at his best. And to be even more clear about what I feel of this tour, I would say that I enjoyed the shows a lot, but there were very very rare times when EC gave me chills during a guitar solo in 2006-2007. Eric Ron wrote: > Hillary > > >>I have seen 2 EC shows in 2006 (RAH and Paris) and it was good. Not > great like some of you reviewed >> Eric. > > >This is the second time in two days I have read on the digest that > basically only one opinion is allowed. >Hillary > > I think you may have over interpreted Eric's comment. It seemed that > he gave his opinion, but it was different from what others have > stated. I don't believe he said they were wrong. > > Ron Ciul > From Bbanderic at aol.com Sat Apr 21 07:52:52 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:52:52 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Rants and Raves. Message-ID: I've been reading through this discussion and it seems that the majority of people who saw EC with Derek Trucks in the band and after DT left, preferred the show with DT in the band. I would have thought the opposite, figured one less guitarist in the band would give EC more opportunity to play and shine....assuming more of the "lead guitar" role and less of the "band leader" role... but reading through the comments, this doesn't seem to be the case. It sounds like the Detroit show was a bit of a downer. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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But after reading about the the awesome shows for the previous six months, the Detroit show didn't live up to MY self imposed, over anticipated, expectations that god was going to make the earth move. Hey, EC's concerts are like sex, any shows a good one, some are just better than others! Words of wisdom Ron Ciul -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 21 13:52:56 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:52:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Good Link Message-ID: <729975.48058.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for the LINK, Nick! M > >Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:29:48 -0400 >From: deltanick at aol.com >Subject: [Slowhand] Interesting Link >Don't let the URL fool you. >http://www.beatles.ru/postman/forum_messages.asp?cfrom=1&msg_id=3008&cpage=295&forum_id=3 > DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would have thought the opposite, figured one less guitarist in the band would give EC more opportunity to play and shine....assuming more of the "lead guitar" role and less of the "band leader" role... but reading through the comments, this doesn't seem to be the case. It sounds like the Detroit show was a bit of a downer. From slowhander at gmail.com Sat Apr 21 19:02:11 2007 From: slowhander at gmail.com (slowhander at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 01:02:11 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking to trade - original imports. Message-ID: <83d0e04e0704211602q31ad135eq3cac7807411b63b3@mail.gmail.com> Hi all. If you've got duplicate original imports and are willing to trade, please send your list to me at slowhander at gmail.com and you'll get mine. I have quite a few titles available. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Let's face it, the comments made about reforming Cream and the amount of playing Eric had to do, demonstrated that he's not prepared to push himself, only in extreme circumstances. To compare Eric's playing today to that of 20/30 years ago is partially unfair. Every guitarist I know (including me) plays differently in their later years compared to their youth. I can't remember any playing with the same fire as they once did. When Eric became famous, mentally he was angry, confused and in his own words at one time, almost a blues purist. With this combination of emotion he played with more aggression and his choice of sound reflected that too. Over the years, Eric, like most of us, has mellowed and this is bound to be reflected in his playing. You just can't expect a guy in his 60's to play for 2 hours with the same emotional content as he did 30/40 years ago, because that's not where he is now. There may be brief flashes of his former brilliance and that's the best you're going to get. But, just because Eric's playing has changed it doesn't mean it's not good, it's just different. Sadly, those who were turned on by the guitar playing revelation in the late 60's - early 70's are not going to get the same buzz again, hence the disappointment. There's another point worth mentioning that's not about Eric's guitar playing but about our expections... Have you seen the film The Matrix? When you first saw it, the film was pretty far out. Technically and emotionally, it was a huge jump for a watcher to make and therefore was deemed an amazing film with great reviews. The same could be said for Star Wars when it was first viewed in 70's. Here's my point. Once you've made the leap, it's hard to find something that gives you the same again and that's one of the reasons why sequels appear so disappointing. With The Matrix, we already had got it that another world existed (the great leap) and now we're in that world for the sequel, where can it take us to? Struggling aren't we. This is just the same for guitar players. Jeff Beck doesn't play with the same fire as he did 30 years ago. But Jeff didn't have the emotional input that Eric did and that's why, as much as he's an amazing guitarist, people do not compare his playing in the same way. Jeff did not give us that initial amazing high - just superb consistency over the years. Also, I think he's prepared to work at it a little longer too. Saying that. he's hasn't led Eric's life and overcome his addictions too. I have no problem with anyone expressing an opinion about Eric's playing - it's healthy. But please, don't ask the man to do what he cannot and that's turn the clock back. Yes he can stretch more and deliver blistering guitar playing, albeit for shorter time periods, and yes if pushed he could present us with a few surprises, but don't dwell on the past because you're only going to get frustrated with this great man. One final point. I've also been disappointed with Eric's albums of late. I think his record company are partially to blame and I wonder how much he is pushed to deliver good material. He certainly is capable of much more and he'd be better working with different writers because currently no one is delivering him good songs. The record company have also disappointed over the years with their meagre efforts at putting out good material. There must be so much good convert footage from this last tour to put out a brilliant cd and DVD, combining a number of venues. No doubt they'll short change us fans yet again sometime this year. Best wishes to everyone wherever you may be. Paul Stewart _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail is evolving - check out the new Windows Live Hotmail http://get.live.com/betas/mail_betas From susbastille at msn.com Sun Apr 22 16:05:06 2007 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:05:06 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Trucks or no Trucks Message-ID: Sammy wrote: "so this leads me to the next question: anyone who went to both columbus (which was supposedly a great show) and an earlier "derek show", which did you prefer?" Of the many shows I saw this tour, only two were Truckless, Detroit and Columbus. I think Trucks absence did give Eric a little more play, but from what I saw, Eric didn't really take up the lion's share anticipated, as he ended up relegating more to Doyle and Tim. Eric's performance in Detroit (though still good, still beautiful, still my favored way to spend a couple of hours) was not as inspired comparing it to other shows I attended on the tour (let's leave out past glories.) I saw many shows where he gave a little more than he did that night. Were the previous shows better because of Truck's presence, pushing and inspiring Eric to up the ante when it came Eric's turn to solo? Were they better prior to Detroit because EC was a little under the weather at the Palace and the show timed out minus a few minutes off the norm? I don't know. I do know that the following night in Columbus minus Trucks was probably the most stunning Eric I saw from tour's start to finish, with a greater occurrence of more intense solos throughout the show than the standard '06/'07 performance. That night was somewhat comparable to another late-in-the tour show, San Diego, which was a Trucks show; Eric seemed to soar a little higher, a little more often that night as well. So, San Diego with Trucks and Columbus without Trucks were standouts to me among many nights (from RAH to MSG to the South to the West and Midwest) where there were always magic moments, if not a bone-chilling Clapton solo. San Diego could've been the result of EC feeling compelled to raise the bar in front of the cameras (and with Cale in the house), and Columbus could've been a final night blowout in his adopted hometown--or could've been that he was just really feeling it despite those outside factors. Whatever. The question of Trucks or no Trucks turns out to be relative after all, in my experience anyway. Not that it matters much, as Ron C. said, "Hey, EC's concerts are like sex, any shows a good one, some are just better than others!" cheers! susan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Sun Apr 22 17:04:27 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:04:27 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Interesting point for any guitar DIY'ers out there Message-ID: <888DE154A69D435DB4BCC6112C12F300@SimonPC> Any UK guitar builders out there might be interested in this. I have built and upgraded several Stratocasters over the years, my favourite is a Sunburst guitar with a Clapton strat neck which will soon have the Clapton electrics added. Anyway, on a recent trip to Halfords (a chain of car spares stores in the UK, for anyone that doesnt know), I was looking in the paint spray aisle, with the idle thought of recreating one of the 'Crash' Strats, when my eye was taken by a can of spray, 'Mercedes Azure Blue', on closer inspection, yes it is the Mercedes Blue of the EC custom shop model! I have a spare Squier strat body, so soon I will have a guitar that is almost identical to a ?2,500 guitar for next to nothing! Pretty cool I thought! I'll keep you posted on progress if your interested. Simon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <146299.19414.qm@web30114.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Bravo! slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: From: "paul stewart" Subject: [Slowhand] EC Guitar Playing --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca Mon Apr 23 13:53:09 2007 From: Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca (Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:53:09 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Trucks or no Trucks Message-ID: I saw 3 shows this tour - 2 in Central Canada (Ottawa and Toronto) in Sept 2006 and then Calgary in late March without Derek Trucks. There was a noticeable difference for sure and this should not be a huge surprise given Derek's focus on the slide and the style it resonates in contrast to Eric or Doyle's. However, Trucks's absence did not take anything away from the Calgary show, in my opinion. These are different styles and as has been reported in the reviews and on here from many of us, Eric is now confident and assured enough that he is choosing to highlight the "up and comers" in blues guitarists through his tour and the maximum exposure he will get as Sir Eric ! It seems to me his priorities are different and that is his family and life - as they should be. I recall when he was here and played the "sit down" set that "Back Home" really came through with feeling and if you know the lyrics to that, there may be a message there. d -----Original Message----- From: Susan Marchman [mailto:susbastille at msn.com] Sent: April 22, 2007 4:05 PM To: slowhand Subject: [Slowhand] Trucks or no Trucks Sammy wrote: "so this leads me to the next question: anyone who went to both columbus (which was supposedly a great show) and an earlier "derek show", which did you prefer?" Of the many shows I saw this tour, only two were Truckless, Detroit and Columbus. I think Trucks absence did give Eric a little more play, but from what I saw, Eric didn't really take up the lion's share anticipated, as he ended up relegating more to Doyle and Tim. Eric's performance in Detroit (though still good, still beautiful, still my favored way to spend a couple of hours) was not as inspired comparing it to other shows I attended on the tour (let's leave out past glories.) I saw many shows where he gave a little more than he did that night. Were the previous shows better because of Truck's presence, pushing and inspiring Eric to up the ante when it came Eric's turn to solo? Were they better prior to Detroit because EC was a little under the weather at the Palace and the show timed out minus a few minutes off the norm? I don't know. I do know that the following night in Columbus minus Trucks was probably the most stunning Eric I saw from tour's start to finish, with a greater occurrence of more intense solos throughout the show than the standard '06/'07 performance. That night was somewhat comparable to another late-in-the tour show, San Diego, which was a Trucks show; Eric seemed to soar a little higher, a little more often that night as well. So, San Diego with Trucks and Columbus without Trucks were standouts to me among many nights (from RAH to MSG to the South to the West and Midwest) where there were always magic moments, if not a bone-chilling Clapton solo. San Diego could've been the result of EC feeling compelled to raise the bar in front of the cameras (and with Cale in the house), and Columbus could've been a final night blowout in his adopted hometown--or could've been that he was just really feeling it despite those outside factors. Whatever. The question of Trucks or no Trucks turns out to be relative after all, in my experience anyway. Not that it matters much, as Ron C. said, "Hey, EC's concerts are like sex, any shows a good one, some are just better than others!" cheers! susan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Mon Apr 23 14:55:57 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:55:57 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Truckless in Columbus? Message-ID: At first, at the beginning of the gig in Columbus, didn't notice the absence of the young Duane, i mean Derek. And yes, perhaps an EC gig is like great sex, it's always good! I Don't usually analyze EC's guitar playing, although I suspect many here are guitarists/musicians, and do analyze this part of EC, as they should. At all the gigs I've been to over the last 12 months, and the ones I've attended over the years, I've only had requirement and/or expectation - and that is: EC's music takes me away, and lifts me up!. At every gig, in every city, here and across the pond, EC has done this. nuff said. E Blond Rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rickbatty at gmail.com Mon Apr 23 20:06:18 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Rick Batty) Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:06:18 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Trucks or no Trucks Message-ID: <5392fc0c0704231706q6687b2ex5017ef100ff6cdaf@mail.gmail.com> David, Agree with you on this. The Dominos songs were not going to be quite the same without DT doing the Duane slide parts, just like LaOALS wouldn't have been the same without Duane. I too saw shows with and without DT and they were both great. Nice to hear what you wrote about Back Home. I love this song and the lyrics. To me, it is EC saying how important it was for him to have a family after years of unsatisfactory relationships. This rings very loud for me too. I'm just happy he still records and tours rather than retire completely from the music business. For me, there's more to EC than just stellar guitar playing. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bingomusic at yahoo.co.uk Tue Apr 24 13:54:39 2007 From: bingomusic at yahoo.co.uk (mark thresher) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:54:39 +0100 (BST) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Torrent sites Message-ID: <954897.52952.qm@web27301.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hiya, all.... I was wondering if anybody knew a specific Eric Clapton Torrent site (or sites) that exist whereby we can download torrents by Eric ???? ... There are a few torrent sites that I use, namely DimeADozen, and U2Torrents, But not any, as far as I'm aware, for just EC stuff.... Can anybody on the SD help ????? Regards to all ..... Bingomusic. (Mark T.) ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html From darmel at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 24 14:04:29 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:04:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Masterfile Message-ID: <142458.94453.qm@web82609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Does NO ONE have any information for me regarding this boot? Other than the volume-levels, it's an otherwise excellent recording of a really good show. I'm considering ripping my copy to disc in order to see if I am able to edit the sound files to increase the gain levels. Any software suggestions for this editing? Mel > >Subject: Slowhand Masterfile > >I need some expert help. I just received a copy of the following: > >Audio SB5 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mt. View, CA., 09/21/88 -SH Masterfile 18 > >The sound quality is good, but the audio levels are low and a differ somewhat between CD1 and CD2 (CD1 is lower than 2). >Did I get an "off-copy" of this boot or is this the-way-it-is? >Mark made no mention of this anomaly, which got me to wonder if "my" copy is defective. >Thanks - >Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From woff at tpg.com.au Tue Apr 24 15:00:48 2007 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:00:48 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Recommendations? Message-ID: <462E53E0.2010607@tpg.com.au> After all the recommendations from the list, if it's anywhere near as good as the Sydney concert I attended I am going to have to give this sex thing a try. Any suggestions? :-) :-) Cheers Woff From tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com Tue Apr 24 22:25:23 2007 From: tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com (Anthony Blak) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:25:23 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Columbus-Detroit Showdown Message-ID: I had the good fortune in Columbus and Detroit to see Eric. Since I live in Windsor, it is only a short hop, to skip over the river to the Palace. For Mel and Sam, if you are ever up this way it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the French-Canadian Ballet and expose this staple of our Canadian cultural heritage. The Columbus show would be my second time seeing him in this great city the last time being 1974, that one was shorten by an impromptu celebration of Independence Day complete with indoor fireworks. Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to meet the Blond Rocker whose writings I always find interesting, and usually amusing. I like her though, find it difficult to critique individual performance that I attend in detail. I'm somewhat in a hypnotic trans when ever I attend his shows and am most grateful for the few bootlegs of his performances that I attended to get a better appreciation of exactly what when down. Over all the performance in Detroit was somewhat less than the show in Columbus. Although both where very enjoyable. But going to two shows in a row, I could see that they seem to be as well scripted as a good play, with some comments, or notes played that at first felt spontaneous but the spontaneity showed up the next day as well. Only Eric I find structures his music somewhat like the little I know of Mozart, whose piano concertos, left a spot in the middle called I believe a cadenza, where the performer is left to improvise on the piece. Some improvisations of Mozart were later copied down and became part of a piece. Eric could do the same. My only disappointment in the Columbus show was expecting a little more. It was nice for Eric to acknowledge his daughters, in the crowd, I felt like I was part of the family. But also hoped he would say something about it being the last show of the tour. I was hoping for maybe a special guest. And since Columbus is now I believe one of his homes, after his rendition of Crossroads, the house lights could have been turned on; Eric could have taken the stage with his Martin in tow, and played Back Home. Ps any copy of either show would be appreciated. TonyB -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com Tue Apr 24 22:27:57 2007 From: tonyblakwindsor at hotmail.com (Anthony Blak) Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:27:57 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Columbus-Detroit Showdown Message-ID: I had the good fortune in Columbus and Detroit to see Eric. Since I live in Windsor, it is only a short hop, to skip over the river to the Palace. For Mel and Sam, if you are ever up this way it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the French-Canadian Ballet and expose this staple of our Canadian cultural heritage. The Columbus show would be my second time seeing him in this great city the last time being 1974, that one was shorten by an impromptu celebration of Independence Day complete with indoor fireworks. ? Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to meet the Blond Rocker whose writings I always find interesting, and usually amusing. I like her though, find it difficult to critique individual performance that I attend in detail. I?m somewhat in a hypnotic trans when ever I attend his shows and am most grateful for the few bootlegs of his performances that I attended to get a better appreciation of exactly what when down. ? Over all the performance in Detroit was somewhat less than the show in Columbus. Although both where very enjoyable. But going to two shows in a row, I could see that they seem to be as well scripted as a good play, with some comments, or notes played that at first felt spontaneous but the spontaneity showed up the next day as well. ? Only Eric I find structures his music somewhat like the little I know of Mozart, whose piano concertos, left a spot in the middle called I believe a cadenza, where the performer is left to improvise on the piece. Some improvisations of Mozart were later copied down and became part of a piece. Eric could do the same. ? My only disappointment in the Columbus show was expecting a little more. It was nice for Eric to acknowledge his daughters, in the crowd, I felt like I was part of the family. But also hoped he would say something about it being the last show of the tour. I was hoping for maybe a special guest. And since Columbus is now I believe one of his homes, after his rendition of Crossroads, the house lights could have been turned on; Eric could have taken the stage with his Martin in tow, and played Back Home. ? Ps any copy of either show would be appreciated. ? TonyB ? From EFSCHUL at aol.com Wed Apr 25 11:34:44 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:34:44 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Columbus-Detroit Showdown Message-ID: Tony: Were we supposed to meet in Columbus? Note: my first name is blond! Are you going to Crossroads? If you are, I promise to meet you at the lemonade stand at Toyota Park w/my entourage. You'll like them all. On another subject, I do need a new pair of boots - preferably in the Columbus and/or San Diego colors, if you get my meaning. If anyone has the above, please send private e-mail. 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Corazza - Sao Paulo, Brazil (so far winner of longest distance to travel) - GA john whitney w/son and daughter-in-law- chatham, IL - GA please send me a private email to be added to the list with your name and how many attending with you, where you are sitting, and where you are from....thanks! go to http://www.slowhand.net/makehead.htm to see how you can make your own head on a stick so that we can all find each other at the show! i recommend using white posterboard, as the back of the head can act as a handy notepad to jot down the setlist during the performance! l8r, sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From reciul at mac.com Fri Apr 27 12:51:22 2007 From: reciul at mac.com (Ron Ciul) Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:51:22 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads ticket pricing Message-ID: <000001c788ec$4ba89fb0$0300a8c0@Laptop> I noticed on Sam's Crossroads Roll call that several people had reserved seating. 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In-Reply-To: Message-ID: http://www.roybriziostreetrods.com/progress/clapton32/index.htm From roubaix2000 at yahoo.com Sat Apr 28 12:27:26 2007 From: roubaix2000 at yahoo.com (roubaix) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:27:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric's New Toy In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <334301.40690.qm@web30102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This car is featured in the current issue of "The Rodders Journal" Check it out it is a great read! slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote:From: Sebastien JEGOU Subject: [Slowhand] Eric's new toy ! http://www.roybriziostreetrods.com/progress/clapton32/index.htm --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sat Apr 28 21:03:40 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:03:40 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads ticket pricing Message-ID: The $1000.00 price was a mistake which TM corrected within a few minutes, but it was a bit scary when I first saw the price! For lodging choice it's either in the city (away from venue) or stay near venue (away from the city). I'm not from Chicago, but if you are going to spend a few days before or after the gig, you may want to stay in the city. Just an idea. In the city there are all major hotel brands and their subsidiaries: Hilton (Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, etc - go to _www.hilton.com_ (http://www.hilton.com) or Hyatt, Marriott (has Courtyard by Marriott), try Holiday Inn, House of Blues Hotel, etc. or read through some of the posts here. I believe some people mentioned where they are staying. Also, there's a Best Western near the venue. 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URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Apr 29 22:51:19 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:51:19 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Robert Randolph info Message-ID: <14000579.10261191177901479415.JavaMail.root@vms170.mailsrvcs.net> For those into him like I am, an outstanding 75 minute show is showing on HDnet on tuesday 5/1. i just saw it tonite, and was very impressed. i have seen him 8 times since he toured with EC in 2004, and this is as good as it gets. high definition and surround sound made me feel like i was at this show inside Gilley's the sunday before the recent NHL all star game, as well as a set in the plaza outside the arena the day of the game. if anyone can get me a copy (video and/or audio, since i dont have a hi-def DVR/tivo), i would greatly appreciate it. check www.hd.net for the dates and times it will be repeated in the next week. out sambo8 From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Apr 29 23:00:55 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:00:55 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] bell bottom blues cover Message-ID: <20815087.10261881177902055802.JavaMail.root@vms170.mailsrvcs.net> Tesla, another 80's rock band who are too lazy to come up with new material, are putting out the following covers album. Note track #4. Tesla always prided itself on straight ahead rock with no synthesizers, which were popular back then. They were not the stereotypical 80's hair band, and actually were pretty good musicians, both in the studio and live. i will be interested to hear their interpretations when this comes out june 13th...... 1. 'Bad Reputation' (Thin Lizzy) 2. 'Ball Of Confusion' (Temptations) 3. 'Beer Drinkers, Hell Raisers' (ZZ Top) 4. 'Bell Bottom Blues' (Eric Clapton/Derek And The Dominoes) 5. 'Day Of The Eagle' (Robin Trower) 6. 'Dear Mr. Fantasy' (Traffic) 7. 'Do You {Feel Like We Do}' (Peter Frampton) 8. 'Honky Tonk Woman' (Rolling Stones) 9. 'I Want To Take You Higher' (Sly & The Family Stone) 10. 'Is It My Body '(Alice Cooper) 11. 'I've Got A Feeling' (Beatles) 12. 'Make It Last' (Montrose) 13. 'Not Fragile' (Bachmann Turner Overdrive) 14. 'Rock Bottom' (UFO) 15. 'Saturday Night Special' (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 16. 'Seasons Of Wither' (Aerosmith) 17. 'Shooting Star' (Bad Company) 18. 'Stealin'' (Uriah Heep) 19. 'Street Fighting Man' (Rolling Stones) 20. 'Thank You' (Led Zeppelin) 21. 'Walk Away' (James Gang) 22. 'War Pigs' (Black Sabbath) From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Apr 29 23:06:00 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:06:00 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] joanna connor? Message-ID: <1188677.10262341177902360740.JavaMail.root@vms170.mailsrvcs.net> anyone ever hear of the blues artist joanna connor? on my way home from the detroit EC show, i was listening to the blues station on my sirius satellite radio. as much as i enjoyed EC's new arrangement of "Key to the Highway", what pops up on my radio but another modern version by this woman. i dont know if she was just singing, or playing guitar as well, but it absolutely rocked out hard! the guitar on this track was to die for - i would love for EC to hear this and attempt it live.... out sambo8 From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Apr 29 23:24:02 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:24:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] can you tell i'm bored? Message-ID: <30117768.10263701177903442948.JavaMail.root@vms170.mailsrvcs.net> tracy is out of town, the twins are sleeping, and i have a couple more questions to ask of the group: 1. stevie ray vaughan famously played on bowie's song "lets dance". i read a rolling stone review today, and he wasnt even mentioned. was this some secret initially? anyways, i heard another cut off that album called "cat people", and there sounded to me like more SRV guitar on this track as well. did SRV play on the entire album? 2. did anyone know that one of EC's songs was on the "bad news bears" soundtrack (cocaine)? i was looking at EC stuff on rhapsody.com, and not only are his albums listed, but every album he has appeared on as well, even as a guest artist. it was not an exhaustive list, but there were quite a lot represented. ok, time for bed (well, seinfeld first!) cya sammy From bluez4u2 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 30 12:21:04 2007 From: bluez4u2 at yahoo.com (Robert) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:21:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 132 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <665377.84393.qm@web31812.mail.mud.yahoo.com> It is my understanding that SRV played on most but not all the album. He was also slated to go on tour as guitar player in Bowie's band that year but backed out of it when Bowie would not agree to let SRV and Double Trouble open the shows. They were in rehearsals when SRV backed out and told Bowie to stick it. He came back to Austin to be with his band Double Trouble and go back to the club scene. His name was out though and a few months later he went on to record Texas Flood at Jackson Brown's studio in California and the rest is history. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: From: sam mangano To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:24:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] can you tell i'm bored? tracy is out of town, the twins are sleeping, and i have a couple more questions to ask of the group: 1. stevie ray vaughan famously played on bowie's song "lets dance". i read a rolling stone review today, and he wasnt even mentioned. was this some secret initially? anyways, i heard another cut off that album called "cat people", and there sounded to me like more SRV guitar on this track as well. did SRV play on the entire album? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artaarias at yahoo.com Mon Apr 30 12:40:47 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:40:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] WOLFGANG'S VAULT OPENS FOR DOWNLOADS Message-ID: <431818.62730.qm@web56903.mail.re3.yahoo.com> *************************************************************************************************************************** WOLFGANG'S VAULT OPENS FOR DOWNLOADS Bill Graham's private archives have finally been offered as digital downloads at the Wolfgang's Vault site. For a start, over 50 concerts are available for download at US$9.98 a show. These are unrestricted 256kbps mp3 files. It means you can make copies for your car stereo or portable player. At a bitrate of 256kbps, the quality is superior to iTunes 128kbps. *************************************************************************************************************************** __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From reciul at mac.com Mon Apr 30 12:44:40 2007 From: reciul at mac.com (Ron Ciul) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:44:40 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Joanna Connor In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <001c01c78b46$db11d8e0$0300a8c0@Laptop> Joanna Connor is a Chicago based blues guitar player. Been around since the early 90's. She plays at the Chicago House of Blues and Kingston Mines a lot. I would classify as Susan Tedeschi with more edge & energy. She plays a Gibson Les Paul also does some decent slide work. I first heard her on a couple of Blind Pig Records sampler albums. I recommend "Flight" as her best album. She does a great cover of "Walkin Blues". Sam it might be a good idea to check to see if she's playing at the time of Crossroads. Ron Ciul From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Apr 30 17:33:38 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:33:38 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Joanna Connor Message-ID: <28626394.1509431177968818564.JavaMail.root@vms061.mailsrvcs.net> ron: you're right, it was "walkin blues", not "key to the highway"!! just an incredible version.... l8r sammy >From: Ron Ciul >Date: 2007/04/30 Mon AM 11:44:40 CDT >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >Cc: mangs88 at verizon.net >Subject: Joanna Connor > >Joanna Connor is a Chicago based blues guitar player. Been around since the >early 90's. She plays at the Chicago House of Blues and Kingston Mines a lot. >I would classify as Susan Tedeschi with more edge & energy. She plays a Gibson >Les Paul also does some decent slide work. I first heard her on a couple of >Blind Pig Records sampler albums. I recommend "Flight" as her best album. She >does a great cover of "Walkin Blues". Sam it might be a good idea to check to >see if she's playing at the time of Crossroads. > >Ron Ciul > > From NMORRIS3 at houston.rr.com Tue May 1 19:29:19 2007 From: NMORRIS3 at houston.rr.com (Nick Morris) Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 16:29:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 132 References: <665377.84393.qm@web31812.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <006901c78c48$8c802210$b9a6cb44@stonemonm74wyo> FYI I hope this helps..... ***David Bowie and Stevie Ray Vaughan The Serious Rehearsal 1983 heyricky version**** you can download this over at dimeadozen if your interested. http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=142440 The story goes that after Bowie saw Stevie perform at the Montreuz Jazz Festival in 1982 he asked him to join his band and tour in support of his new album "Let's Dance" after a few rehearsals Stevie decided to skip joining Bowies band so this is all we get to hear. It would have been amazing. Supposedly these were recorded by Bowies manager using a mono Nagra machine. "heyricky" then obtained the tapes (we don't know how) and remixed into "mock" stereo. ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 132 It is my understanding that SRV played on most but not all the album. He was also slated to go on tour as guitar player in Bowie's band that year but backed out of it when Bowie would not agree to let SRV and Double Trouble open the shows. They were in rehearsals when SRV backed out and told Bowie to stick it. He came back to Austin to be with his band Double Trouble and go back to the club scene. His name was out though and a few months later he went on to record Texas Flood at Jackson Brown's studio in California and the rest is history. slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: From: sam mangano To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:24:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] can you tell i'm bored? tracy is out of town, the twins are sleeping, and i have a couple more questions to ask of the group: 1. stevie ray vaughan famously played on bowie's song "lets dance". i read a rolling stone review today, and he wasnt even mentioned. was this some secret initially? anyways, i heard another cut off that album called "cat people", and there sounded to me like more SRV guitar on this track as well. did SRV play on the entire album? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roubaix2000 at yahoo.com Wed May 2 15:36:23 2007 From: roubaix2000 at yahoo.com (roubaix) Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 12:36:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] One more thing about SRV & Bowie In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <898836.84395.qm@web30111.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just wanted to add a little note to this topic.......... I believe the main reason SRV left Bowie was because his label was just about to release SRV & DT's first album. Without the band being available to tour so that they could promote it, there was major concern that it would flop and die right away and *POOF* there would go their big (and perhaps only) chance to gain the larger audience that they wanted. Stevie felt that for the survival of the band, he would be better off "coming home" so that they could hit the road. I would say he made the right choice ;) --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! 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One more thing about SRV & Bowie (roubaix) From: roubaix To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 12:36:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] One more thing about SRV & Bowie Just wanted to add a little note to this topic.......... I believe the main reason SRV left Bowie was because his label was just about to release SRV & DT's first album. Without the band being available to tour so that they could promote it, there was major concern that it would flop and die right away and *POOF* there would go their big (and perhaps only) chance to gain the larger audience that they wanted. Stevie felt that for the survival of the band, he would be better off "coming home" so that they could hit the road. I would say he made the right choice ;) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Thu May 3 18:39:23 2007 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 23:39:23 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Crash strat on ebay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1E7E1AA1224D4754A7CF567A1DFE5256@SimonPC> Thought this might interest you Paul, and other slowhanders. Find it whilst browsing ebay, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Custom-Shop-Eric-Clapton-Stratocaster-Crash-3_W0QQitemZ140114559120QQihZ004QQcategoryZ46647QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Now, anyone got any ideas how I could persuade my wife to re-mortgage the house? :P Regards, Simon From liabar at tin.it Sat May 5 15:45:05 2007 From: liabar at tin.it (LIABARTOLOMEI) Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 21:45:05 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] offer of Australian gig 2cd set References: Message-ID: <000301c78f4d$e207e350$2ef5abd4@computer> Thanks to the courtesy of Hubert O. from South Australia I can now re-offer eric's concert from last Australian tour to the first 3 that will apply. Unfortunately I don't know what date or place this concerts was but Hubert should know.If he is so kind to read this and inform us (thank you so much ,Hubert, for your CDs). I really envy you for having Eric playing Little Wing that way also Outside woman Blues and Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad are thoroughly enjoayable new renditions to me , How could slowhander's readers complain about the repetivity and lack of novelty of these shows????? I would say this is for 4/5 a totally different show from the European set list Hundred per cent sure It is a very diffferent set of what I could hear here in Italy. I wish I were a Rockfeller to have enough money and follow him at every gig it takes. I am just cross I only discovered Eric five years ago and considering his being 62 right now I can't help thinking it is always a great event to hear such a blessed musician that can showan impressive passion and musical fluency even at smaller concerts like the ones I attended . lia From liabar at tin.it Sun May 6 15:13:00 2007 From: liabar at tin.it (LIABARTOLOMEI) Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 21:13:00 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] australian cds offer closed References: Message-ID: <001301c79012$90f3db20$5bf5abd4@computer> That was quick! Torgrim from Norway, Wesley from New Orleans and the Eric Clapton fanclub in Switzerland will get the CDs I have received from Hubert (Australia) We can really admit that calling EC a planetarian star it is not an exaggerated assertion !! Lia from Italy From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sun May 6 18:12:22 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 08:12:22 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] offer of Australian gig 2cd set (LIABARTOLOMEI) Message-ID: >Unfortunately I don't know what date or place this concerts Monday, January 29th, Sydney Entertainment Centre. Left side of the stage, five rows back, mini-disc recording. Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 05-May-07 10:34 AM From katznik at optusnet.com.au Mon May 7 05:28:22 2007 From: katznik at optusnet.com.au (Jenny Katz) Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 19:28:22 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] offer of Australian gig 2cd set References: <000301c78f4d$e207e350$2ef5abd4@computer> Message-ID: <002301c7908a$0f58e880$04126b3a@katz> Just to let you all know the Australian gig was Sydney Entertainment Centre on 29 Jan 2007. Cheers Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "LIABARTOLOMEI" To: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 5:45 AM Subject: [Slowhand] offer of Australian gig 2cd set > Thanks to the courtesy of Hubert O. from South Australia I can now > re-offer eric's concert from last Australian tour to the first 3 that will > apply. > Unfortunately I don't know what date or place this concerts was but > Hubert should know.If he is so kind to read this and inform us (thank you > so much ,Hubert, for your CDs). > I really envy you for having Eric playing Little Wing that way > also Outside woman Blues and Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad are thoroughly > enjoayable new renditions to me , > How could slowhander's readers complain about the repetivity and lack of > novelty of these shows????? > > I would say this is for 4/5 a totally different show from the European > set list > Hundred per cent sure It is a very diffferent set of what I could hear > here in Italy. > > I wish I were a Rockfeller to have enough money and follow him at every > gig it takes. > I am just cross I only discovered Eric five years ago and considering his > being 62 right now I can't help thinking it is always a great event to > hear such a blessed musician that can showan impressive passion and > musical fluency even at smaller concerts like the ones I attended . > lia > > > From scottw at racerxill.com Mon May 7 19:21:21 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 17:21:21 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] 06-07 EC World Tour Box is done! Message-ID: <01e601c790fe$6f10bf90$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hello Slowhand Digesters, With the help of several of you around the world I have completed my World Tour Box set. I am going to make 7 copies to spread this around the world to others that I know will help share the music. If anyone wants to make artwork I am sure that Mark will post it on Geetarz site. The bonus tracks are from The Allman Brothers Band playing D&D and Cream covers. I also tossed in a track from yours truly for fun. I need 7 volunteers willing to share it to their area. 1 from Europe 1 from Australia 1 from Canada 1 S.America 1 Western USA 1 Eastern USA 1 Midwest USA If you are willing to share..shoot me an e-mail scottw at racerxill.com Disc One Pretending So Tired Revolution Run Home To Me Lost And Found Old Love I Shot The Sheriff Five Long Years Everybody Oughta Make A Change After Midnight Before You Accuse Me Let It Rain Disc 2 sit down set Back Home I Am Yours Outside Woman Blues Driftin' Blues When you got a Good Friend Anyway the Wind Blows w/JJ Cale After Midnight w/JJ Cale Who Am I Telling you? w/JJ Cale Don't Cry Sister w/JJ Cale Cocaine w/JJ Cale Milkcow Blues San Francisco Bay Blues Key to the Highway Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Ramblin' on my Mind solo acoustic Running On Faith Disc Three Tell the Truth Key to the Highway(electric) Got To Get Better In A Little While Little Wing Anyday Bell Bottom Blues Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Motherless Children Little Queen Of Spades Further On Up The Road Disc Four Wonderful Tonight Cocaine Layla Crossroads (Encore) Bonus tracks: Anyday ABB Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? ABB Spoonful ABB Layla ABB Don't Cry Sister guess who :) Scott Wallenberg From joetoomey at eircom.net Tue May 8 12:06:45 2007 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 17:06:45 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 139 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <000101c7918a$e0ad8110$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> Hi Scott I'll re-offer 5 copies to anywhere if you send me a copy. Thanks Joe Toomey 12 Blackheath Gardens Clontarf Dublin 3 Ireland (Europe!) No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/793 - Release Date: 07/05/2007 14:55 -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 139 Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 17:03:03 +0100 Size: 4610 Url: From kbw at mchsi.com Tue May 8 15:12:59 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 13:12:59 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Hjort's Strange Brew Message-ID: <000d01c791a4$e45cf5b0$fefdd80c@Dell> Hello Blues Boomers, Just received Christopher Hjort's incredible chronology of the activities of John Mayall and his guitar triumvirate of Eric Clapton, Peter Green & Mick Taylor during the years 1965 - 70. Exhaustive, near comprehensive (I have yet to find mention of EC playing with the Beck-era Yardbirds, but it may be in there somewhere; there is an account of Beck and Page joining the Bluesbreakers onstage on August 18, '65) with many excellent black & white photos previously unseen by me. The day-by-day presentation puts the events into a larger musical context that makes it all seem even more amazing, for example April 18, '66: EC blows off a Bluesbreakers gig to attend a Lovin' Spoonful concert. George Harrison recalls seeing him there, and after leaving with John Lennon, "...I remembered thinking, 'We should've invited that guy cos I'm sure we know him from somewhere,' and [he] just seemed, like, lonely." Meanwhile, back at the Bluesbreakers gig, after the first set ends, audience member Mick Taylor "...asked John if I could play, and I was really nervous. I was still kind of learning how to play blues guitar - I was really not that good. I played Eric's guitar." An essential read. Art Thompson's 'Guitar Player' review: Strange Brew: Eric Clapton & the British Blues Boom, 1965-1970 [Jawbone] This stunning new book by provides a picturesque history of the British blues scene, beginning from the point at which Clapton leaves the Yardbirds and begins his 15-month stint with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. What unfolds in the 352 pages starts with virtually a day-to-day account of the band's gigs during and after the Clapton era (with incredible detail about those shows and other events-including Clapton's sojourn to Greece in '65 to moonlight with the Glands and the Greek band, the Juniors). Following the formation of Cream in June 1966 (which spawns the introduction of Peter Green in Mayall's group), Clapton's new band quickly becomes the hottest news in Britain, and the book painstakingly teases out an incredible wealth of information on the events surrounding Cream's meteoric rise to the top. Set lists, reviews, road stories, recording session notes, interviews, etc.-it's all there in lavish detail, right up to Cream's demise in December 1968. Long before we reach that point, however, we're brought up to speed with the creation and subsequent events surrounding the beginning of Fleetwood Mac, whose star guitarist is, of course, Peter Green. Green's departure from the Bluesbreakers opened the door for a teenaged Mick Taylor to join Mayall's band, and there's much to read here about his tenure in that group, as well as his induction and glory years with the Rolling Stones. Clapton's work with Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie, and Derek & the Dominos is also given plenty of ink in these pages, and let's not forget that throughout the entire book are amazing photos that coincide with all of the aforementioned events-particularly many cool images of Clapton, Green, and Taylor with their guitars and amps. You also get detailed equipment lists for the three guitarists, lists of concert dates/venues and radio and TV appearances, and extensive documentation of recording-session dates and locations for all the bands. If you're into vintage British blues and rock, you need to add this masterpiece to your collection. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Tue May 8 17:42:30 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 15:42:30 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] World Box update Message-ID: <04a101c791b9$caee9880$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hello SD friends. Thanks to all for your offers to spread this collection. Here are the contacts who will be spreading the set around the globe. I encourage you to help them by offering to spread as well. Western USA Debi Lindblade bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Midwest USA John Whitney jfw at insightbb.com Eastern USA Len Moskowitz lenmoskowitz at optonline.net Europe Boris Jaeggi Swiss EC Fan club art-and-music at bluewin.ch Canada David Gourlay Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca Australia Justin Ayling JUSTIN.AYLING at education.nsw.gov.au S.America, Japan Jerry Gips gips at eurovision-us.net Look for their re-offers soon as I am mailing all the discs this week. Thanks to all and especially EC for a great year's worth of music to draw from! Scott Wallenberg From twalsh at inco.com Wed May 9 06:03:50 2007 From: twalsh at inco.com (Walsh, Tony (London)) Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 11:03:50 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] 06-07 EC World Tour Box is done! In-Reply-To: <01e601c790fe$6f10bf90$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: <8387A2D2ADFD224A80F86CB95726B064580E7F@iel-msx01.INCO.NET> Hi from aon overcast ands chilly London sdat i Can you put my name in the hat for the European area for a copy 06-7 EC World Tour Box I will gladly offer to other Slowhanders in Europe Tony Walsh 36, Hamilton Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8NL United Kingdom Regards, Tony Walsh, London -----Original Message----- From: Scott Wallenberg [mailto:scottw at racerxill.com] Sent: 08 May 2007 00:21 To: EC Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] 06-07 EC World Tour Box is done! Hello Slowhand Digesters, With the help of several of you around the world I have completed my World Tour Box set. I am going to make 7 copies to spread this around the world to others that I know will help share the music. If anyone wants to make artwork I am sure that Mark will post it on Geetarz site. The bonus tracks are from The Allman Brothers Band playing D&D and Cream covers. I also tossed in a track from yours truly for fun. I need 7 volunteers willing to share it to their area. 1 from Europe 1 from Australia 1 from Canada 1 S.America 1 Western USA 1 Eastern USA 1 Midwest USA If you are willing to share..shoot me an e-mail scottw at racerxill.com Disc One Pretending So Tired Revolution Run Home To Me Lost And Found Old Love I Shot The Sheriff Five Long Years Everybody Oughta Make A Change After Midnight Before You Accuse Me Let It Rain Disc 2 sit down set Back Home I Am Yours Outside Woman Blues Driftin' Blues When you got a Good Friend Anyway the Wind Blows w/JJ Cale After Midnight w/JJ Cale Who Am I Telling you? w/JJ Cale Don't Cry Sister w/JJ Cale Cocaine w/JJ Cale Milkcow Blues San Francisco Bay Blues Key to the Highway Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out Ramblin' on my Mind solo acoustic Running On Faith Disc Three Tell the Truth Key to the Highway(electric) Got To Get Better In A Little While Little Wing Anyday Bell Bottom Blues Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad Motherless Children Little Queen Of Spades Further On Up The Road Disc Four Wonderful Tonight Cocaine Layla Crossroads (Encore) Bonus tracks: Anyday ABB Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? ABB Spoonful ABB Layla ABB Don't Cry Sister guess who :) Scott Wallenberg From lenmoskowitz at optonline.net Wed May 9 12:13:38 2007 From: lenmoskowitz at optonline.net (Len Moskowitz) Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 12:13:38 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] World Box update References: <04a101c791b9$caee9880$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: <04de01c79255$00bab520$0200a8c0@D6FGD581> Scott wrote: > Look for their re-offers soon as I am mailing all the discs this week. I'll send the World Box collection to first six U.S. Slowhanders who respond to me, five who promise to distribute at least three more copies and one to someone who can't make copies. So please let me know if you can make copies. Len Moskowitz lenmoskowitz at optonline.net From terryl.gray at cox.net Thu May 10 17:00:36 2007 From: terryl.gray at cox.net (Terry Gray) Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 16:00:36 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney 1/29/07 Message-ID: <001401c79346$422d7e60$6501a8c0@user2kuaj86mxl> Thanks to the generosity of Juanma, I have a 2-disc set from Sydney, 1/29/07, to the first three. terryl.gray at cox.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From dshearon at gmail.com Thu May 10 22:32:48 2007 From: dshearon at gmail.com (daniel shearon) Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 21:32:48 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 141 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: How do you feel about sending a copy and letting me seed a torrent on dime-a-dozen? Daniel On 5/10/07, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com < slowhand-request at planet-torque.com> wrote: > > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand at planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request at planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: World Box update (Len Moskowitz) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Len Moskowitz > To: EC Slowhand Digest > Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 12:13:38 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Slowhand] World Box update > Scott wrote: > > > Look for their re-offers soon as I am mailing all the discs this week. > > I'll send the World Box collection to first six U.S. Slowhanders who > respond > to me, five who promise to distribute at least three more copies and one > to > someone who can't make copies. > > So please let me know if you can make copies. > > > Len Moskowitz > lenmoskowitz at optonline.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > -- Daniel Shearon GPS Specialist Hayes Instrument Co. daniel at hayesinstrument.com dshearon at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Peace, YoDoris (Doris Hendrick) ____________________________________________________________________________________Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC From yodoris2001 at yahoo.com Sat May 12 14:26:38 2007 From: yodoris2001 at yahoo.com (Doris Hendrick) Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 11:26:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Box Set ReOffer - Closed Message-ID: <285707.81169.qm@web55512.mail.re4.yahoo.com> These Slowhanders will be receiving the Box Set: 5 with burners will reoffer: Steve Cymbrowitz - Brooklyn, NY - SteveCym at aol.com Larry Jackson - Hillborough, NC - crossrodes at earthlink.net Juan Torres - Miami, FL - jtorres at mdc.edu Terry Gray - Oklahoma City, OK - terryl.gray at cox.net Bruce Wilson - Columbia, Missouri - kbw at mchsi.com Dawn Zorn - Waterbury, Ct - without burner Look for the reoffers soon. Peace, YoDoris ____________________________________________________________________________________Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Sun May 13 09:26:04 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 06:26:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] (Slowhand) World Tour Box Set - Re-offer Message-ID: <446133.70378.qm@web62305.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Hello Slowhanders! Thanks to the generosity of Scott W. of Boise, ID, I can now make an offer for the World Tour Box Set. My offer is to 4 Slowhanders in the U.S.A. with burners, and 1 without (1 box set has already been spoken for by a fellow SDer w/ a burner.) This is fun, spreading the joy of the music of EC around. Looking forward to hearing from my fellow Slowhanders. Have fun! 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After all the copying was done by Gibson and Fender for the "tribute" models, are the guitars on display somewhere at one of their stores? If so I'm wondering where and if there's a website. Anybody know anything about this? _________________________________________________________________ Like the way Microsoft Office Outlook works? You?ll love Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_outlook_0507 From scottw at racerxill.com Mon May 14 12:52:25 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 10:52:25 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Tab for Movie that never happened. Message-ID: <009201c79648$448b73b0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hi Rick, That would be pretty impossible to find...I recommend that you copy the song and take it to a guitar teacher in Marin and ask to have it broken down or tought to you. Scott From smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se Tue May 15 03:17:35 2007 From: smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se (Patrick Smith) Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 09:17:35 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Studio work? Message-ID: <530DEE7C-A325-439C-84CB-2D2E3960E13C@delta.telenordia.se> Hi, Does anyone know any torrents specialized in Clapton studio work 1965- 1971? All of them that are mentioned in the great new book, Strange Brew for example... Best/ Patrick Patrick Smith Smith Productions smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se 070 799 67 18 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se Tue May 15 03:21:06 2007 From: smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se (Patrick Smith) Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 09:21:06 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton session work Message-ID: Does anyone know any torrents specialized in Clapton studio work 1965- 1971? All his work outside regular bands. 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URL: From mt_palmer at hotmail.com Wed May 16 11:51:25 2007 From: mt_palmer at hotmail.com (Matthew Palmer) Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 11:51:25 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC World Tour Box Set on DIme Message-ID: You could try www.thetradersden.org Matt Message: 4Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 07:07:34 -0500From: "daniel shearon" Subject: [Slowhand] EC World Tour Box Set on DImeTo: slowhand at planet-torque.comMessage-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" I should have the set on dime this evening but I am afraid the mods won'tallow the ABB content. I would rather keep it as Scott so kindly crafted sodoes anyone know of an alternative site if dime bans it? I know of sometorrent sites but they are not strictly music. Daniel -- Daniel ShearonGPS SpecialistHayes Instrument Co.daniel at hayesinstrument.comdshearon@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Create the ultimate e-mail address book. 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John From scottw at racerxill.com Wed May 16 12:34:29 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 10:34:29 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC World Box Set Sources References: <00ee01c797d6$59bea3d0$0700a8c0@GX280> Message-ID: <00a401c797d8$2ce3b880$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hi John, After spending an entire year of collecting all the various tracks all I know is the majority were from RAH and Budokan but I do not have any specific venue info on each track. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Mills" To: Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:21 AM Subject: EC World Box Set Sources > Scott, > Many thanks for all your hard work in collating this set. > Could you please state the Venue and Date for each of the tunes? > > Thank you Daniel for your seed on TTD. > > John From david_langley at btconnect.com Wed May 16 15:16:47 2007 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:16:47 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Sky DIgital to Briadcast Highclere Rocks 19th May Message-ID: <006101c797ee$c075e170$6bb42bd9@HomeComputer> All According to a friend it appears that Sky Digital will be broadcasting the Highclere Rocks show this coming Saturday on either Channels 181 or 219? For more info see http://www.countrychannel.tv/member_area/country_side_rocks.php www.countrychannel.tv Is there anyone in the UK able to record the show to DVD? 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You may have to become a member but it's free with no intrusive questions. Now, can anybody show me how to download and keep this? BTW, it's also being broadcast live on the Stevie Winwood web site-sorry, I don't know the address of that one. Mike. _________________________________________________________________ Could you be the guest MSN Movies presenter? Click Here to Audition http://www.lightscameraaudition.co.uk From mannellaclaudio at hotmail.com Thu May 17 19:42:44 2007 From: mannellaclaudio at hotmail.com (claudio mannella) Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 20:42:44 -0300 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 148.Mailing list submission. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: >From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com >Reply-To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 148 >Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 12:03:12 -0400 > >Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand at planet-torque.com > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request at planet-torque.com > >You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." >Today's Topics: > > 1. EC World Box Set Sources (John Mills) > 2. Re: EC World Box Set Sources (Scott Wallenberg) > 3. Sky DIgital to Briadcast Highclere Rocks 19th May (Dave Langley) > 4. Mailing list. (claudio mannella) > 5. Highclere Concert (Michael Sawin) >From: "John Mills" >To: >CC: >Subject: [Slowhand] EC World Box Set Sources >Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 17:21:57 +0100 >Scott, >Many thanks for all your hard work in collating this set. >Could you please state the Venue and Date for each of the tunes? > >Thank you Daniel for your seed on TTD. > >John > >From: "Scott Wallenberg" >To: "John Mills" >CC: "EC Slowhand Digest" >Subject: Re: [Slowhand] EC World Box Set Sources >Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 10:34:29 -0600 >Hi John, >After spending an entire year of collecting all the various tracks all I >know is the majority were from RAH and Budokan but I do not have any >specific venue info on each track. > > > >Scott >----- Original Message ----- From: "John Mills" >To: >Cc: >Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:21 AM >Subject: EC World Box Set Sources > > >>Scott, >>Many thanks for all your hard work in collating this set. >>Could you please state the Venue and Date for each of the tunes? >> >>Thank you Daniel for your seed on TTD. >> >>John > > >From: "Dave Langley" >To: "Slowhand Digest" >Subject: [Slowhand] Sky DIgital to Briadcast Highclere Rocks 19th May >Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:16:47 +0100 >All > >According to a friend it appears that Sky Digital will be broadcasting the >Highclere Rocks show this coming Saturday on either Channels 181 or 219? > >For more info see > >http://www.countrychannel.tv/member_area/country_side_rocks.php > >www.countrychannel.tv > >Is there anyone in the UK able to record the show to DVD? > >Regards > >Dave >From: "claudio mannella" >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >Subject: [Slowhand] Mailing list. >Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 23:48:13 -0300 > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Reg?strate en el nuevo Windows Live Messenger beta. >http://imagine-msn.com/minisites/messenger/default.aspx?locale=es-ar > > >From: "Michael Sawin" >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >Subject: [Slowhand] Highclere Concert >Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 11:39:33 +0100 >For those of you who don't want to sit in a wet field for 8 hours in the >middle of nowhere in deepest Southern England and pay ?75 (about $150) for >the privilege, the Highclere concert will be broadcast on > >www.countrychannel.tv > >live, as it happens, from 16.45 GMT onwards. You may have to become a >member but it's free with no intrusive questions. >Now, can anybody show me how to download and keep this? >BTW, it's also being broadcast live on the Stevie Winwood web site-sorry, I >don't know the address of that one. >Mike. > >_________________________________________________________________ >Could you be the guest MSN Movies presenter? Click Here to Audition >http://www.lightscameraaudition.co.uk > > >_______________________________________________ >Slowhand mailing list >Slowhand at planet-torque.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand mi _________________________________________________________________ Reg?strate en el nuevo Windows Live Messenger beta. http://imagine-msn.com/minisites/messenger/default.aspx?locale=es-ar From blackiej200 at yahoo.com Fri May 18 15:46:09 2007 From: blackiej200 at yahoo.com (Eric Clapton) Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 12:46:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box Set Message-ID: <417543.23881.qm@web35609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> With thanks to Len Moskowitz I can offer copies of the Wallenberg Box Set of the recent EC World Tour. The first 2 people to email me personally ( not to the Slowhand Digest ) will get them if they also promise to make some copies for other Slowhanders. Dave B. --------------------------------- You snooze, you lose. 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URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Sun May 20 13:56:23 2007 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 13:56:23 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC and Winwood videos In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just noticed on YouTube that there are 3 videos of Clapton and Stevie Winwood performing Blind Faith songs ("Presence of the Lord", "Can't Find My Way Home", and "Had to Cry Today) from yesterday (May 19). Unless I haven't been paying attention, I don't remember reading anything saying that they would be getting together for anything until possibly Crossroads. I don't see anything on WheresEric or anywhere else. I don't know what the event was or if they played other songs, etc. The guy who uploaded them didn't give much information other than the date. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Wharfie From humblephoenix at gmail.com Sun May 20 15:51:20 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:51:20 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Steve Winwood With Eric Clapton May 19, 2007 up on ZOMB Message-ID: <229391c50705201251p73485213vef66edf12548e21e@mail.gmail.com> http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=15554 Steve Winwood With Eric Clapton Highclere Countryside Rocks May 19, 2007 Disc One 101-Intro 102-I'm a Man 103-Higher Love 104-Back in the Highlife 105-Dear Mr Fantasy 106-Why Can't we Live Together Disc Two 201-EC Intro 202-Take It Easy 203-Presence of the Lord 204-Crossroads 205-Little Queen Of Spades 206-Can't Find My Way Home 207-Had to Cry Today 208-Gimme Some Lovin' Webcast - Mono Audacity>split with CDWav>Flacfrontend level 6 From lucasval at gmail.com Sun May 20 17:58:29 2007 From: lucasval at gmail.com (Lucas Valentin) Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 22:58:29 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] shaking Message-ID: Just to shake things up a little bit in this lately quiet Digest... Did anybody miss Andy Fairweather Low on this last tour??? Lucas From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Mon May 21 00:11:07 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 23:11:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC in Chicago Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Mon May 21 00:33:11 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 23:33:11 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC in Chicago? - Repost Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon May 21 04:10:24 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 10:10:24 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood/Clapton on Saturday Night Message-ID: Does anyone know the names of the backing band? Also, what is the title of the first number performed by the two? 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URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Mon May 21 06:03:50 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 12:03:50 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood/Clapton Message-ID: It seemed that everything happened in halves on Saturday night. My broadband connection (what a joke) allowed me to view and listen to half of each verse of each song. Half of Blind Faith were represented. They did half the songs from the Blind Faith album. The performance and solos were half-hearted attempts. Nothing was half as good as the Cream reunion. I neglected to write down the names of the band members, and half recall the they may have been: Eric Clapton - Guitar & Vocals Steve Winwood - Organ, Guitar & Vocals Jose Neto - Guitar Paul Booth -Organ & Sax Davide Giovannini - Drums Karl Vanden Bossche - Percussion ... but that may be a half-truth. Does anyone know the name of the first song Eric and Steve performed - you know, the one with the half-inaudible vocals? The Steve Winwood website is not half as informative as it could be. To top it all, we had an announcer at the end of it all saying, "What a great performance that was...", whereas half the crowd were seen dispersing halfway through the final number. Will I spend half a month's salary flying to the US to see this lot in July? Not half friend! not half! Just my half cent worth. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. 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URL: From woff at tpg.com.au Mon May 21 06:28:07 2007 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 20:28:07 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood/Clapton In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <46517437.1070509@tpg.com.au> Talk about a half-hearted review :-) > > Subject: > [Slowhand] Winwood/Clapton > From: > "Kevin Wilson" > Date: > Mon, 21 May 2007 12:03:50 +0200 > To: > > > To: > > > > It seemed that everything happened in halves on Saturday night. > > My broadband connection (what a joke) allowed me to view and listen to > half of each verse of each song. > > Half of Blind Faith were represented. > > They did half the songs from the Blind Faith album. > > The performance and solos were half-hearted attempts. > > Nothing was half as good as the Cream reunion. > > I neglected to write down the names of the band members, and half > recall the they may have been: > > Eric Clapton - Guitar & Vocals > > Steve Winwood - Organ, Guitar & Vocals > > Jose Neto - Guitar > > Paul Booth -Organ & Sax > > Davide Giovannini - Drums > > Karl Vanden Bossche ? Percussion > > ? but that may be a half-truth. > > Does anyone know the name of the first song Eric and Steve performed ? > you know, the one with the half-inaudible vocals? > > The Steve Winwood website is not half as informative as it could be. > > To top it all, we had an announcer at the end of it all saying, ?What > a great performance that was??, whereas half the crowd were seen > dispersing halfway through the final number. > > Will I spend half a month?s salary flying to the US to see this lot in > July? Not half friend! not half! > > Just my half cent worth. > > Kevin > > From EFSCHUL at aol.com Mon May 21 07:35:51 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 07:35:51 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood/Clapton Message-ID: My computer connection from the USA was fabulous, just like the show! e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From blackiej200 at yahoo.com Mon May 21 09:20:53 2007 From: blackiej200 at yahoo.com (Eric Clapton) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 06:20:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box Set Message-ID: <727745.23080.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sending out copies of the Box set to: David Sucher and Craig Rosenbloom Offer is now closed. Thanks to all. Dave --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! 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Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.6/813 - Release Date: 20/05/2007 07:54 From humblephoenix at gmail.com Mon May 21 12:20:03 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 09:20:03 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 Message-ID: <229391c50705210920k6d6d7916h344c255e61c6b0e9@mail.gmail.com> I have just listened to the whole thing all the way through, and the EC part for the second time. I revise my EC score to a B-. Basically, IMHO, these Highclere shows have never featured great playing. It's a charity gig, they show up, play, have some laughs and split. No rehearsals, just show up and play. They don't take it seriously and it shows. Nor do I see any reason why they should - it's a one-off thing they do once a year that is basically a private party. I'm not being critical of them, just honest. I expect much better things out of Crossroads. ~ Bryan From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon May 21 18:20:32 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 18:20:32 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] mel boss memo References: Message-ID: <008d01c79bf6$40118aa0$2b01a8c0@Family> mel: i got your cds you sent me from the radio station gigs, thanks! sorry for the delay, but i couldnt find your email address...... regards sam ps the bonamassa cut is OUTSTANDING, and i enjoyed the robert randolph song as well...thanks, and see you in chicago! From Bbanderic at aol.com Mon May 21 22:49:50 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 22:49:50 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 Message-ID: First I'd like to say thanks to Bryan for the video link, really appreciate it! Just finished watching it, just a few thoughts: 1) Steve Winwood is a freak of a musician. He still sounds great, vocally. Exceptional on the Hammond and an underrated guitarist. He hasn't lost the Soul. 2) Absolutely loved the dual EC / Winwood guitar, they played off each other very well. EC was a bit stiff though, he needs to loosen up a bit for Chicago. 3) Overall the performance was just good, nothing earth shattering, but as Bryan stated, they probably didn't rehearse much, plenty of time to get it together for Chicago. It was great to see them on stage together after all these years. Cheers, Jon ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Tue May 22 09:58:56 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 15:58:56 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Sydney Entertainment Centre Offer Message-ID: Thanks to Hubert Orbons, I have the Sydney Entertainment Centre (29 Jan 2007) CD-R discs on offer to three people who are interested. Please respond to me privately. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eric.lacroix at free.fr Tue May 22 14:21:56 2007 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 20:21:56 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 Message-ID: <465334C4.9050502@free.fr> Bryan Reid wrote: > IMHO, these Highclere shows have never featured great playing. It's a > charity gig, they show up, play, have > some laughs and split. No rehearsals, just show up and play. They > don't take it seriously and it shows. Nor do I see any reason why they > should - it's a one-off thing they do once a year that is basically a > private party. IMHO, for the same reasons you describe, these kind of shows are better (I'm not talking of this particular one). It brings some freshness, songs sound different than what we are used to listen to. For this particular show I would say that EC was a bit on the 'shy' side. But when I hear him on something new, a tribute album or concert, or as a guest (for an album or show) it is always great. Lot of exemples : Aretha Franklin Lady Soul, Steven Still album, 89 Picnic By the Lake bootleg, BobFest etc. (ok, don't talk about J. Mayall 70th birthday ...) Eric From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue May 22 22:06:15 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 22:06:15 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 References: <229391c50705210920k6d6d7916h344c255e61c6b0e9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <014201c79cde$f2dc11d0$2b01a8c0@Family> "cant find my way home" was just OK, i liked the dueling guitars in "had to cry today" (check out joe bonnamassa's version, it is KILLER), but the one track i thought i would be least interested in "Presence of the Lord", was OUTSTANDING in every sense, guitar-wise and especially vocally by EC.....good stuff, thanks for sharing! l8r sammy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Reid" To: "Slowhand Digest" Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 12:20 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 >I have just listened to the whole thing all the way through, and the > EC part for the second time. I revise my EC score to a B-. Basically, > IMHO, these Highclere shows have never featured great playing. It's a > charity gig, they show up, play, have > some laughs and split. No rehearsals, just show up and play. They > don't take it seriously and it shows. Nor do I see any reason why they > should - it's a one-off thing they do once a year that is basically a > private party. I'm not being critical of them, just honest. I expect > much better things out of Crossroads. > > ~ Bryan > > From jwalasko at telus.net Tue May 22 22:06:49 2007 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 19:06:49 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] in search of Clapton-trader Bill Fleming (Canada) Message-ID: <3AE8900F-8B4C-4610-87A0-4634570855E0@telus.net> Hi everybody, I'm trying to find current contact info for Bill Fleming (from Calgary, Alberta, but he's spent much of the past 4 or 5 years at a job in Canada's maritimes). If Bill sees this, or if anyone on the Digest has his current whereabouts, please e-mail me off list. Thanks John Walasko Vancouver BC Canada jwalasko at telus.net From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed May 23 02:54:26 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 08:54:26 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 In-Reply-To: <229391c50705210920k6d6d7916h344c255e61c6b0e9@mail.gmail.com> References: <229391c50705210920k6d6d7916h344c255e61c6b0e9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Band du Lac: One Night Only Live - a similar show, clearly shows a practise session. I've see/heard of other practise sessions too for small events. If Eric did not practise - like any other musician, it would show, as with the Concert for New York City on 20 Oct 2001. He'd just completed a world tour the previous day and came across rather lamely at the event. Apparently he phoned in what he would play and the house band prepared. Has Eric ever considered that (i.) that these shows are recorded release to people who pay with real money and (ii.) that there are people who fly in from all over the world, just to see him piss all over his own legacy. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Bryan Reid [mailto:humblephoenix at gmail.com] Sent: 21 May 2007 18:20 To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 I have just listened to the whole thing all the way through, and the EC part for the second time. I revise my EC score to a B-. Basically, IMHO, these Highclere shows have never featured great playing. It's a charity gig, they show up, play, have some laughs and split. No rehearsals, just show up and play. They don't take it seriously and it shows. Nor do I see any reason why they should - it's a one-off thing they do once a year that is basically a private party. I'm not being critical of them, just honest. I expect much better things out of Crossroads. ~ Bryan DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Kevin Wilson.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 3544 bytes Desc: Kevin Wilson.vcf Url : From ijwthstd at yahoo.com Wed May 23 12:13:28 2007 From: ijwthstd at yahoo.com (ijwthstd) Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:13:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] anyone have the 2006/2007 tour box set for trade? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <998873.97286.qm@web32003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I am a little bandwidth taxed right now since I just got DSL last week and am going totally nuts. I just got Hoffman Estates 85 and am downloading Nagoya 93 and Dodger Stadium 92 right now or have a lot more for trade. http://www.geocities.com/ijwthstd Also have a FLAC DVD full of Coachella 07 stuff and numerous new master to CDR and/or FLAC transfers. Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________________Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/ From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed May 23 12:43:12 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:43:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC and MK Collaboration Message-ID: <929112.88101.qm@web82609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Another collaboration that I would like to see/hear is Eric and Mark Knopfler. I think that they are great together and better than the sum-of-the-parts. Their guitar styles are very different, and they compliment one another. Mark's subtle finger-picking is a nice contrast to Eric's style. Also, I really love Mark's song writing - think that he is amazing in this regard. He also has a rare talent for composing and assimilating great eclectic bands. I haven't heard them perform together since the Mt.S benefit. They're "mates" and share mutual respect; so, I think that they could do great things together. Just a stray thought... Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From thanatos at pol.net Wed May 23 13:21:38 2007 From: thanatos at pol.net (Wesley Gabbard) Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 12:21:38 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Vine Offers: EC Sydney 2007 and EC World Box Message-ID: <005201c79d5e$d2b7b550$0a40e344@ownero5c5dch95> Hi, Thanks to Lia and Len, I can re-offer these two shows. I have to apologize for my tardiness in re-offering, but I have had computer issues. I will do three sets of each (with two going to those who can re-offer). I am also willing to send both sets to the same person. Basically, whoever is fast enough in response will get the goods. Please contact me off the list, as I usually do not have time to read the entire list each day. Thanks, wes -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rickbatty at gmail.com Wed May 23 18:53:18 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Rick Batty) Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 15:53:18 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Looking for 2 Crossroads Festival tickets Message-ID: <5392fc0c0705231553w1dac1152yf95d680f351615c5@mail.gmail.com> Hi folks, If anyone has 2 they cannot use, extras or knows of a decent source, can you please let me know? rickbatty at gmail.com Many thanks, Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu May 24 00:19:01 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:19:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 References: <229391c50705210920k6d6d7916h344c255e61c6b0e9@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <00da01c79dba$a9254b60$2b01a8c0@Family> speaking of pissing on one's own legacy, did anyone happen to see Joe Perry, the guitarist from Aerosmith, do just that by playing "you really got me" with Sanjaya on the American Idol finale tonite? ouch...... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Wilson" To: "Bryan Reid" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 Band du Lac: One Night Only Live - a similar show, clearly shows a practise session. I've see/heard of other practise sessions too for small events. If Eric did not practise - like any other musician, it would show, as with the Concert for New York City on 20 Oct 2001. He'd just completed a world tour the previous day and came across rather lamely at the event. Apparently he phoned in what he would play and the house band prepared. Has Eric ever considered that (i.) that these shows are recorded release to people who pay with real money and (ii.) that there are people who fly in from all over the world, just to see him piss all over his own legacy. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Bryan Reid [mailto:humblephoenix at gmail.com] Sent: 21 May 2007 18:20 To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere 2007 I have just listened to the whole thing all the way through, and the EC part for the second time. I revise my EC score to a B-. Basically, IMHO, these Highclere shows have never featured great playing. It's a charity gig, they show up, play, have some laughs and split. No rehearsals, just show up and play. They don't take it seriously and it shows. Nor do I see any reason why they should - it's a one-off thing they do once a year that is basically a private party. I'm not being critical of them, just honest. I expect much better things out of Crossroads. ~ Bryan DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. From deltanick at aol.com Thu May 24 22:36:56 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 22:36:56 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / EC Highclere Message-ID: <8C96C8CB23681F4-ED0-2695@WEBMAIL-RC21.sysops.aol.com> Sam, Kevin, Bryan, Tsk, tsk, tsk. I've been reading your comments about EC's appearance with Steve Winwood at Highclere, and I think you should all be banned -- exiled -- from the Slowhand Digest. You guys are simply way too negative. I haven't seen or heard the Highclere show, but I heard it's the best damned guitar EC's played in his entire career, that he was spot-on during all solos. Clapton is at the height of his career, at the apex of his guitar playing craft, the best damned crooner ever to walk the earth ... right now! This talk of pissing on one's legacy is, well, er, you can't do that! You simply cannot! How can you think such a thing? I mean, really, we cannot have such discussion here on the Slowhand Digest. Bailiff, whack their ... DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. From deltanick at aol.com Thu May 24 23:16:21 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 23:16:21 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Another Cream Reunion? Message-ID: <8C96C9233AF91C6-ED0-2781@WEBMAIL-RC21.sysops.aol.com> Hmmm ... http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070524/D8PAURT82.html DeltaNick ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Fri May 25 00:36:25 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 14:36:25 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Ronnie Lane the Passing Show DVD Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550EA0@lands.nsw.gov.au> By sheer chance (slim chance?), I picked this up on ebay the other day and it is very impressive. Yes I was influenced by the fact that Clapton is interviewed, but the doco itself is great and a fitting testimony to Lane. I was aware he had toured Britain with a circus troupe in the mid-70s and lost money on the venture, but the story is detailed thoroughly here, and there are many further insights into his life and career. Also interviewed are Bruce Rowlands and Henry McCullough, both of whom played with Lane during that era, and it is intriguing to hear from these more obscure names now. Not only would I recommend it to anyone interested in Ronnie, but also to anyone interested in a fascinating musician who chose to shun the standard rock star trappings and live life on his own terms, despite the hardships that arose. Cheers, Jon *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** From joeyjay at att.net Fri May 25 08:55:29 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 12:55:29 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Fresher Cream Message-ID: <052520071255.22371.4656DCC100099B84000057632161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Slowhanders, A radio station in South Florida has twice reported that Jack Bruce is saying that Cream will be scheduling more performances. Anyone else hear this? Well, I'd love to know that Eric is still in close touch with Jack and Ginger. I am hoping so much that Ginger joins Clapton and Winwood in Chicago for those Blind Faith songs. And can you imagine Jack handling the Rick Gretch bass parts. Wouldn't that be SPECIAL !!! And captured on DVD. Ginger's lyrical touch and subtle power would really add the authenticity that those Blind Faith songs need. 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Bruce recently told the Scotsman newspaper there was no chance the band would reunite because of long-standing tension between him and Baker. "Then, the next day, it came up we're doing something if I wanted to. Obviously, I'm not going to be the one to say no," Bruce told the AP during an appearance at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Representatives for Clapton and Baker have not confirmed the reunion. Infighting and ego clashes between Baker and Bruce go back decades, with Baker once firing his drum sticks at Bruce during a show and Bruce upending Baker's drum kit. Clapton persuaded Bruce and Baker to reunite in 2005 after a 37-year split. But the ill will resurfaced, with Baker accusing Bruce of turning up his bass to deafening levels during a Madison Square Garden show, and Clapton appeared uncomfortable on stage. However, Bruce played those 2005 shows about a year after receiving a liver transplant that kept him alive. He hopes another Cream reunion would be less physically and mentally stressful. "I hadn't recovered properly yet, so I found it quite difficult," Bruce said. "Now I'm completely recovered so I would enjoy it more." Bruce made an infrequent performance today, playing Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and "White Room" with former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke and Queen keyboardist Spike Edney before about 75 spectators at the Fantasy Camp. Bruce also played Cream songs with the camp's amateur bands, composed of about 50 rock fans who paid upward of $15,000 each for the privilege. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003590197 ********************************************************************************************************************************* ____________________________________________________________________________________Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC From susbastille at msn.com Fri May 25 13:47:25 2007 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 13:47:25 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] DN's Exile Message-ID: "Tsk, tsk, tsk. I've been reading your comments about EC's appearance with Steve Winwood at Highclere, and I think you should all be banned -- exiled -- from the Slowhand Digest. You guys are simply way too negative." DN LOL, Nick! And I thought the Funnies were entertaining this morning.... Unfortunately, and for whatever reason (little rehearsal, Eric purposely hanging back to give up the limelight, just not into it, whatever), EC's performance was disappointingly lackluster in my opinion also, and I regret telling so many friends to watch. No, he's not great and fantastic all the time--sometimes he's just part of the proceedings. You can add me to the exiled list on this one ; ) On a positive note, to hopefully shorten my stay in exile, I look forward with great anticipation to the many stellar Clapton moments Crossroads II may bring us (and who knows, maybe there will be more Cream, after all.) keep on keepin' on, susan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri May 25 14:27:56 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 11:27:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Bailiff, whack their ... 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Not as a Blind Faith or Cream thing, just four great musicians working on ANYTHING that isn't Cream or Blind Faith related. Then I think we would have no limits to where it could go (both good and bad). Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/818 - Release Date: 25-May-07 12:32 PM From tronsgaard at hotmail.com Sat May 26 04:21:32 2007 From: tronsgaard at hotmail.com (Brian Tronsgaard) Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 10:21:32 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] The importance of music Message-ID: Hello Slows. I'm in a good mood, really, don't want to make nobody angry - or blame anyone of anything. So on a cheerful note I'll just say (2000 of them...) this: (concerning Concert for NYC) Who gives a damn about pissing on your own or someones legacy, when 3000 people had just died the worst death imaginable?!??!!! There was no pissing on anyones legaices going on in the first place, but a fellow slowhander wrote in the last digest. Hey, baby, everything's gonna be allright... Kind regards, Brian. BTW: Can anyone tell me about the Turn Up Down album? Just found it on Dime but there are no seeders of it at the moment. I never heard about before, and been devoted EC man since 88! http://briantronsgaard.mymusic.dk www.myspace.com/briantronsgaard _________________________________________________________________ Explore the seven wonders of the world http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=7+wonders+world&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bbanderic at aol.com Sat May 26 11:22:17 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 11:22:17 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] 2007 Cream Reunion. Message-ID: Is it just me who has very little-no interest in a 2007 Cream reunion? I just think that EC either can't/doesn't want to/other play at the high level necessary to play those songs anymore. This is very clear from his last solo tour and the recent show with Steve Winwood. The 2005 RAH shows were great but the 2005 NY shows were lackluster at best. Some EC is better than no EC but if Eric can't go full throttle, give 110% and show a little improvisation, than what's the point? ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Sat May 26 15:10:16 2007 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 15:10:16 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Another Cream Reunion? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <<<>> This, to me, seems like a red flag. Bruce has said pretty confidently in the past that they'll be getting together only to have Eric and/or Ginger say "Um...what?". I'd be pretty surprised if this were true after some of the veiled comments Eric made after NY and the not so veiled comments Ginger made. Eric seemed to want to just forget about it and move on, but who knows? Personally, I'm rather ambivalent about the prospect of another reunion, however small it may be. If they play like they did in London, then fine. But if it's going to be the lackluster performance in NY, no thanks. From crossrodes at earthlink.net Sat May 26 17:23:14 2007 From: crossrodes at earthlink.net (Larry Jackson) Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 17:23:14 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 158 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4F3683DC-8862-47A7-BB62-D313DB385D17@earthlink.net> On May 26, 2007, at 12:02 PM, Bbanderic at aol.com wrote: > Is it just me who has very little-no interest in a 2007 Cream > reunion? I just think that EC either can't/doesn't want to/other > play at the high level necessary to play those songs anymore. This > is very clear from his last solo tour and the recent show with > Steve Winwood. > > The 2005 RAH shows were great but the 2005 NY shows were lackluster > at best. Some EC is better than no EC but if Eric can't go full > throttle, give 110% and show a little improvisation, than what's > the point? Just because He hasn?t played anything great since a four minute solo in 2004 does not mean He won?t in 2007. My advice would be to stay home and let me be really disappointed in the lackluster performances of 2007 Cream. I am sure it will be really shitty and I will regret the fact that Eric is making a BIG mistake since He is so lazy and insists on phoning in solos, but 1910 Fruitgum Company isn?t touring so what the hell, I?ll waste my time and money. Lackluster??? at best??? You bet!!! OMG - Everyone needs to stay away from any more Cream shows - let me suffer for the digest. I will phone is a review and let you know how crappy Eric plays. 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Bring on the CREAM! e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Sun May 27 12:33:37 2007 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (Paddy) Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 17:33:37 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] To hell with the begrudgers Message-ID: Oh God here we go again, seems to me that Clapton suffers from the same affliction as David Beckham. Beckham is a gorgeous looking fella with a real eye for publicity BUT he is also a remarkable soccer player. Watching him play, even in a poor game, is usually a joy because he is an artist with the ball at his feet. There are things he cant do so well but one free kick a game, one corner kick which finds the spot or a fifty metre pass can make it all worthwhile. Same with EC, he cant play jazz, he doesnt bend it like Jeff Beck, hes not Joe Banamarama or whatever hes called. SO FREAKIN WHAT? Both of them seem to be hated and loved in equal measure, and I dont get it. Hes EC, I love to hear him play rhythm guitar as well as lead because he has a touch, a feeling, an artistry and YES sometimes like Beckham he coasts, he's bored, distracted etc blah blah yak yak yadda yadda. Let's enjoy him and Beckham while we can, warts and all! Jon UK From Bbanderic at aol.com Mon May 28 09:32:37 2007 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 09:32:37 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Begrudgers Message-ID: Jon in the U.K. wrote: > Oh God here we go again, seems to me that Clapton suffers from the same > affliction as David Beckham. > Same with EC, he cant play jazz, he doesnt bend it like Jeff Beck, hes not > Joe Banamarama or whatever hes called. > SO FREAKIN WHAT? > Both of them seem to be hated and loved in equal measure, and I dont get it. Who's begrudging EC? When someone gives a negative review of an EC performance does that mean they hate him or think he should quit altogether? I don't think so. Hes EC, I love to hear him play rhythm guitar as well as lead because he has a touch, a feeling, an artistry and YES sometimes like Beckham he coasts, he's bored, distracted etc blah blah yak yak yadda yadda. Let's enjoy him and Beckham while we can, warts and all! I agree, Eric is much more than just a "lead" guitarist, to me that's what sets him apart from a lot of other artists. But, that magical, hair raising, shake your head "lead" guitar solo ala "Bobfest", "Sheriff 2004 (MSG)" and countless others, is also something that sets EC apart. To me, that part is missing since the last solo tour, EC is content on letting someone else do the heavy lifting, which is ok at this point in his career, if that's what he chooses to do. This is why I said I wasn't interested in a 2007 Cream reunion. Cream was essentially a jam band, EC doesn't have anyone to pass to baton off to, a half hearted effort in a Cream show just doesn't come off very well (NY 2005). Unfortunately, some folks here take a negative comment WAY too personal/seriously. Should it be a requirement that every EC concert review be a positive one and said that it was the best EC show they've ever seen in their lives? No matter what, I'll always be an EC fan, see him live every chance I get and continue to spread his music. But, I'm not going to sugar coat my reviews of his performances either, I'm going to tell it the way I see it. Having said that, I'm a realist as well, I expect some decline in EC's skills at this point and really do appreciate EC "warts and all" Jon (bbanderic) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Who's begrudging EC? When someone gives a negative review of an EC performance does that mean they hate him or think he should quit altogether? I don't think so. > Hes EC, I love to hear him play rhythm guitar as well as lead because he has > a touch, a feeling, an artistry and YES sometimes like Beckham he coasts, > he's bored, distracted etc blah blah yak yak yadda yadda. > Let's enjoy him and Beckham while we can, warts and all! I agree, Eric is much more than just a "lead" guitarist, to me that's what sets him apart from a lot of other artists. But, that magical, hair raising, shake your head "lead" guitar solo ala "Bobfest", "Sheriff 2004 (MSG)" and countless others, is also something that sets EC apart. To me, that part is missing since the last solo tour, EC is content on letting someone else do the heavy lifting, which is ok at this point in his career, if that's what he chooses to do. This is why I said I wasn't interested in a 2007 Cream reunion. Cream was essentially a jam band, EC doesn't have anyone to pass to baton off to, a half hearted effort in a Cream show just doesn't come off very well (NY 2005). Unfortunately, some folks here take a negative comment WAY too personal/seriously. Should it be a requirement that every EC concert review be a positive one and said that it was the best EC show they've ever seen in their lives? No matter what, I'll always be an EC fan, see him live every chance I get and continue to spread his music. But, I'm not going to sugar coat my reviews of his performances either, I'm going to tell it the way I see it. Having said that, I'm a realist as well, I expect some decline in EC's skills at this point and really do appreciate EC "warts and all" Jon (bbanderic) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers to Eric for bringing us the unbelievably good music on the last tour. Life is full of things to celebrate, bring on the Cream and Blind Faith reunions. ;) Cheers Jan ___________________________________________________________ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html From lenmoskowitz at optonline.net Mon May 28 22:36:10 2007 From: lenmoskowitz at optonline.net (Len Moskowitz) Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 22:36:10 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] WMGGW (Jimmy Vivino and The Fab Faux) Message-ID: <001e01c7a19a$1e3517e0$0200a8c0@D6FGD581> "The Fab Faux" are some of NYC's finest studio musicians, including Will Lee on bass and Jimmy Vivino on guitar. You might enjoy seeing and hearing Jimmy do the WMGGW solos, playing a replica of Eric's "The Fool" SG/Les Paul. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5BDZpVMQ_w Len Moskowitz Teaneck -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Mon May 28 23:24:11 2007 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 13:24:11 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream reunion Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550EA7@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> I don't believe another Cream reunion will occur, and this time I hope it doesn't. There is nothing left to prove. I finally bought the Classic Artists DVD last week, and found it quite amusing that whenever Baker or Bruce (interviewed in different countries fortunately) spoke of the other, there was clearly tension and in the case of Baker, animosity toward Bruce. They were lucky to play so well and to survive the 7 dates, especially the NY ones, where tension resurfaced, so it would be folly to attempt to do it again. Baker even said after the first NY show that they ought to have left it at the Albert run. The band proved there it was still great. Let's leave it at that, guys. Cheers, Jon *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. This email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. *************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kevin -----Original Message----- From: slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com [mailto:slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com] On Behalf Of slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Sent: 29 May 2007 05:24 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 161 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. 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Just tired of the "hes not as good as he used to be...." stuff Jon UK From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Tue May 29 06:19:05 2007 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 20:19:05 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Just a few idle thoughts Message-ID: Ah! The Digest Ain't it grand? Thought # 1: I wonder if there are other mailing list sites dedicated to other gods in their respective fields: Perhaps a Van Gogh site, Frank Lloyd Wright, Steinbeck, Aryton Senna, Woody Allen, Nelson Mandella, John Huston............ you get the idea. And if we take the thread a little further and with the artist idea, branch out to numerous other great artists from the Renaissance, Impressionists, Post Modernists, Cubists, etc etc Likewise with architects, writers, sports people, directors, humanitarians, others in the film industry etc, etc, Okay, so now we have 400 or so mailing lists like The Slowhand Digest, each one with their own particular hero and subscribers. Now if we can just imagine, the threads may go something like.............. "Oh Van Gogh was focused and creative before he cut his ear off, he painted on auto-pilot after that. Just couldn't cut it." ""Before he cut his ear off"? Do you know ANYTHING about Vincent? His creative peak was immediately after the ear incident! How can you call yourself a VG fan? You don't know the first thing about art or VG!" Multiply this by the 400 or so possibilities above and The Digest isn't that far away from your average Joe fan-site. Thought # 2: If we take the expectations we have of Eric, and direct them to ourselves it shows, to a degree, how unrealistic we really are. eg. Well, DN in the 60's showed enormous passion with his work and gave 120% consistently. Never compromised his ideals. In the 70's he laid back a little, could still pull out some unbelievable results, no one could touch him, but he wasn't as consistent as he was in the 60's. In the 80's some say he sold out, but he was still capable of some amazing things. Substance abuse may have had something to do with it. In the 90's he did sell out. Mortgage payments, alimony, medical expenses, extortion. They all had to be paid so he produced what would pay the bills. 2000 and on he has revisited those halcyon days of the 60's, but he doesn't use the same equipment. If the abacus worked in the 60's why change to a triple dual processor with a terabyte of ram? Thought # 3 I often think of a particular scene in Shawshank Redemption, where the Morgan Freeman character is before the parole board for his final interview. He speaks of the boy he was when he committed the crime, and of the old man he is now. Two completely different people. I think of Eric as the prisoners and The Digest as the parole board demanding Eric give the correct answer before he walks free. Boy! I'm sure glad I'm on the parole board. Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.1/822 - Release Date: 28-May-07 11:40 AM From sliskow at houston.rr.com Tue May 29 08:56:12 2007 From: sliskow at houston.rr.com (Sheryl Liskow) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 07:56:12 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] LA 2007 show Message-ID: Thanks to James Vlahakis I have LA 2007 to re-offer. 2 with burners 1 without reply to sliskow at houston.rr.com Sheryl -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From humblephoenix at gmail.com Tue May 29 13:00:15 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 10:00:15 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] DN SOLD OUT !!! Message-ID: <229391c50705291000n49ba9e1exed509e9cc59c6967@mail.gmail.com> Shanhan wrote: "Well, DN in the 60's showed enormous passion with his work and gave 120% consistently. Never compromised his ideals. In the 70's he laid back a little, could still pull out some unbelievable results, no one could touch him, but he wasn't as consistent as he was in the 60's. In the 80's some say he sold out, but he was still capable of some amazing things. Substance abuse may have had something to do with it. In the 90's he did sell out. Mortgage payments, alimony, medical expenses, extortion. They all had to be paid so he produced what would pay the bills." Not the DN I know. From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue May 29 15:50:12 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 15:50:12 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] "had to cry today" Message-ID: <007501c7a22a$930b0e90$2b01a8c0@Family> http://www.bonamassabluesrock.com:80/samples.html with the recent blind faith reunion, I thought those who haven't yet checked out joe bonamassa would like this link - scroll down the page for his version of "had to cry today".....enjoy! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kbw at mchsi.com Tue May 29 23:13:05 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 21:13:05 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] idol thoughts Message-ID: <001a01c7a268$70f01830$fefdd80c@Dell> You're right about Van Gogh. I've heard those exact sentiments expressed at his shows. I've been to quite a few of them. He's good, but really it's always the same things over again. He hasn't done anything worth looking at in years. Just my opinion, brooz ------------------------------------------------------------ "Oh Van Gogh was focused and creative before he cut his ear off, he painted on auto-pilot after that. Just couldn't cut it." ""Before he cut his ear off"? Do you know ANYTHING about Vincent? His creative peak was immediately after the ear incident! How can you call yourself a VG fan? You don't know the first thing about art or VG!" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Wed May 30 01:43:30 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 01:43:30 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] What I did this weekend Message-ID: <001201c7a27d$762a8be0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Well, I certainly had an interesting Memorial Day weekend! Charlotte, NC, is usually not a Mecca for good music but this weekend was an exception. In addition to a wide variety of free music at Speed Street, we had Derek Trucks playing at a small venue on Friday and Saturday night and Herbie Hancock playing at another small venue on Sunday night. And Herbie Hancock's bass player is now Nathan East! I saw Derek on Saturday night. Turns out I should have been there Friday night, because Branford Marsalis showed up and joined DT for three songs! High points of the three hour breathtaking Saturday show included a jazzy version of "Greensleeves" and a killer "Key To The Highway." He also did a reworked version of "Going Down Slow" that didn't appeal to me. I previously heard him play "Anyday" but it was not played that night. After the show, we were able to speak to Derek briefly. He signed my guitar. My girlfriend held up her Derek Trucks Head On A Stick with Detachable Yarn Ponytail and told him that we had the Heads at a Clapton show. He started laughing and told her "Yeah, I remember you from San Jose!" The Heads were given to Derek and his Dad, who was selling CD's and DVD's. I also gave Derek CDs with three of the 2006 Budokan shows. As many of you know, I have become friends with Nathan East over the years. So, even though I had a very limited knowledge of Herbie Hancock's music, I was there on the front row. Great show!! The guitar player, Lionel Loueke, plays synthesized tones much like John McLaughlin. Nathan really gets to let loose in this setting. He and the band got a laugh from the reappearance of the Nathan East Head On A Stick. I was waiting with a small group of people to go backstage when I saw a familiar face. Or was it? I looked again and, realizing he lives in North Carolina, asked "Excuse me, but aren't you Willie Weeks?" Yes, it was him! Apparently, he was invited by the drummer, Vinnie Colaiuta. When I mentioned that I was a guest of Nathan, he replied "Nathan is the man!" and shook his head as if he was in awe of his performance that night. I asked Willie if he performed with Vince Gill at the Crossroads Festival. Yes, that was him. Then I had a momentary lapse of brain function and asked if he would be performing with Vince at the second Crossroads Festival. He politely said that he would probably be playing with Clapton. Then, he excused himself to compliment the bass player from the opening act, a local jazz trio. I watched to see the woman's reaction as she was praised by such a world-class musician, but she actually did not recognize his name! Willie took it in stride. Later, when my girlfriend and I arrived at a set of steps at the same time as Willie did, he stepped aside and motioned for us to go first. What a gentleman! Nathan was also very complimentary of Willie Weeks. We talked briefly, then Nathan introduced us to Herbie Hancock. He was also very down to earth and gracious. But the room was very small and others (including Willie) were making their way in. Three Clapton bandmates in one weekend and Clapton is not even on tour. Not bad for Charlotte! Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed May 30 04:33:23 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 10:33:23 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Ronnie Lane the Passing Show DVD In-Reply-To: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550EA0@lands.nsw.gov.au> References: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9550EA0@lands.nsw.gov.au> Message-ID: Interestingly enough, what was not covered in the documentary was an interview with Kate Lane - nee Lambert (Ronnie Lane's second wife). The only "family" insights we have of the second marriage are from Lana Lane, Ronnie's step-daughter. The song "Annie" (found on the 1977 Pete Townshend/Ronnie Lane collaboration "Rough Mix") was written by Ronnie, Eric Clapton and Kate Lambert. There is a dual disc version of "Rough Mix" out at the moment. On 27 July 2002, Kate Lane, was in a house fire in which her home was totally destroyed. Kate survived and was in relatively good spirits. She lost everything. Her comments at the time were: "When all your past is eradicated, you've got no choice but to start again." On 15 March 2004, it was reported that, when her marriage to rocker Ronnie Lane came to an end, Kate was left penniless. Seventies excess had taken its toll and she was left to raise their children on her own, supporting herself through a string of dead-end jobs. Some of Britain's biggest musicians then planned to come together to raise money for Kate and her sons, Luke and Reuben, and to pay musical tribute to a rock legend (Ronnie). Reuben is the godson of Eric & Pattie Clapton. You see a shot of Eric holding Reuben, as a baby, circa 1979 in The Passing Show documentary. They became godparents after Eric and Pattie's marriage that year. When Eric married on 27 March 1979 he had a full beard. Later that year he had shaved off the beard completely, but kept the longish hair. On 8 April 2004, the concert, called "One More for the Road", took place at the Royal Albert Hall. Eric Clapton was on tour in Frankfurt, Germany on that day, so obviously he was not there. But, the memorial/tribute concert included Pete Townshend, Paul Weller, ex-Faces Kenney Jones and Ronnie Wood, Sam Brown, Ocean Colour Scene, Midge Ure, Chris Farlowe, Deborah Bonham, Chris Jagger, Robert Hart (Bad Company), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Mick Jones (The Clash), Steve Diggle (Buzzcocks), Steve Ellis (Love Affair), plus a line-up of Ronnie's post-Faces band, Slim Chance. Prior to and following the concert a row broke between Susan Gallegos (Ronnie Lane's third and final wife) and the organisers over the proceeds of the concert, with Susan demanding half the takings, being the legitimate widow of the Ronnie Lane estate, i.e. she owned whatever songs were his. I doubt if she contributed to the organising of the event. Aside from the above, it was indicated in an article dated 23 December 2003 that The Passing Show interviews would be filmed in 2004. By that date it was known who would be interviewed the following year, including EC. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Jon Maclean [mailto:Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au] Sent: 25 May 2007 06:36 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Ronnie Lane the Passing Show DVD By sheer chance (slim chance?), I picked this up on ebay the other day and it is very impressive. Yes I was influenced by the fact that Clapton is interviewed, but the doco itself is great and a fitting testimony to Lane. I was aware he had toured Britain with a circus troupe in the mid-70s and lost money on the venture, but the story is detailed thoroughly here, and there are many further insights into his life and career. Also interviewed are Bruce Rowlands and Henry McCullough, both of whom played with Lane during that era, and it is intriguing to hear from these more obscure names now. Not only would I recommend it to anyone interested in Ronnie, but also to anyone interested in a fascinating musician who chose to shun the standard rock star trappings and live life on his own terms, despite the hardships that arose. Cheers, Jon *************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the Department of Lands. 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Cheers, AAP _________________________________________________________________ PC Magazine?s 2007 editors? choice for best Web mail?award-winning Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_pcmag_0507 From conan at theblueprintcompany.com Wed May 30 16:18:31 2007 From: conan at theblueprintcompany.com (Conan Kodama) Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 10:18:31 -1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Re-offer: 2006-2007 World Tour Box Set Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20070530101823.047fb090@pop.lava.net> Aloha! Through the hard work of Scott Wallenberg and generosity of Debi L. (bluesgurl2000) from the Western region, I am able to re-offer this 4-disc set to the first 3 US responders that have CD-R burners and are able to re-offer and 1 burnless US Slowhander. aloha, conan From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Wed May 30 17:40:36 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 14:40:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] L.A. Staples 2007 Reoffer Message-ID: <917056.21271.qm@web62313.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Thanks to James I have the 3/14/07 LA Staples concert to reoffer to: 2 with burners 1 without a burner Debi: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluesmaster at wanadoo.fr Thu May 31 13:38:00 2007 From: bluesmaster at wanadoo.fr (bluesmaster) Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 19:38:00 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Just a question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20070531173753.063457000084@mwinf2e06.orange.fr> HI , Just a question : Did the slowhand digest is became an "only US member"???? We can see a lot of offer or re-offer with the mention US slowhander only. If i am right ,just put on the subscribe forme "ONLY FOR US FOLKS " Any way take care and peace for ALL. Fabrice -----Message d'origine----- De : slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com [mailto:slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com] De la part de slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Envoy? : jeudi 31 mai 2007 18:03 ? : slowhand at planet-torque.com Objet : Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 165 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." From conan at theblueprintcompany.com Thu May 31 14:34:50 2007 From: conan at theblueprintcompany.com (Conan Kodama) Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 08:34:50 -1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Closed - Re-offer: 2006-2007 World Tour Box Set (Conan Kodama) Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20070531075525.015c4e48@pop.lava.net> Congratulations to the following who have "won" Scott Wallenberg's World Tour Box Set: Burnerless: Ken N. With burners and will re-offer: Ken M., Bill B. and Richard M. Look for their re-offers in the near future. From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Fri Jun 1 06:35:58 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:35:58 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton NOT Among those Confirmed for Glastonbury 2007 Message-ID: Contrary to what Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis "revealed" back in early 2005, Eric Clapton is NOT on the Glastonbury list for 2007. The festival takes place from 22 to 24 June 2007 and the appearing artists were officially announced today. Kevin DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. Any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this e-mail (or any attachment to this e-mail) or the wrongful disclosure of the information herein contained is prohibited. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kbw at mchsi.com Fri Jun 1 08:31:24 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 06:31:24 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Just a ? References: Message-ID: <000a01c7a448$c4933210$fefdd80c@Dell> Hello Earth-based Claptonians, Fabrice raises an interesting question about the distribution of the EC tour box. Obviously, Scott intended it to be worldwide (see his May 8 post below) and sent 4 of 7 boxes out of the USA. Are those distributions continuing? Possibly, a re-seed is needed in some areas. I am on a list to receive the box and will be glad to send copies where they are needed. Over the years, I have personally benefitted greatly from the generosity of Slowhanders from many parts of our planet. Peace out, brooz ------------------------------- Scott Wallenberg scottw at racerxill.com Tue May 8 17:42:30 EDT 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello SD friends. Thanks to all for your offers to spread this collection. Here are the contacts who will be spreading the set around the globe. I encourage you to help them by offering to spread as well. Western USA Debi Lindblade bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Midwest USA John Whitney jfw at insightbb.com Eastern USA Len Moskowitz lenmoskowitz at optonline.net Europe Boris Jaeggi Swiss EC Fan club art-and-music at bluewin.ch Canada David Gourlay Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca Australia Justin Ayling JUSTIN.AYLING at education.nsw.gov.au S.America, Japan Jerry Gips gips at eurovision-us.net Look for their re-offers soon as I am mailing all the discs this week. Thanks to all and especially EC for a great year's worth of music to draw from! Scott Wallenberg ----- Original Message ----- From: bluesmaster bluesmaster at wanadoo.fr Thu May 31 13:38:00 EDT 2007 > HI , Just a question : Did the slowhand digest is became an "only US member"???? We can see a lot of offer or re-offer with the mention US slowhander only. If i am right ,just put on the subscribe forme "ONLY FOR US FOLKS " Any way take care and peace for ALL. Fabrice From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Jun 1 12:34:23 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:34:23 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box Message-ID: <0b8e01c7a46a$b8ac80b0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> I burned and shipped to these non USA locations Europe Boris Jaeggi Swiss EC Fan club art-and-music at bluewin.ch Canada David Gourlay Gourlay.David at tbs-sct.gc.ca Australia Justin Ayling JUSTIN.AYLING at education.nsw.gov.au S.America, Japan Jerry Gips gips at eurovision-us.net I know that Justin Ayling rec'd his as did David Gourlay and I thought I saw re-offers from them. I have not had a reply from Jerry Gips or Boris Jaeggi yet confirming arrival. Just for fun let's see how many sets are out there so far. If you have one....please post on Digest. Scott Wallenberg From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Fri Jun 1 13:04:15 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:04:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Re-offer Closed - Staples L.A. 3/14/07 Message-ID: <96269.33725.qm@web62305.mail.re1.yahoo.com> The following with burners will re-offer: Wes G. Richard M. Bill B. Burnerless: Greg Timoteo --------------------------------- Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From humblephoenix at gmail.com Fri Jun 1 14:46:33 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:46:33 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Just a question Message-ID: <229391c50706011146l61c4de91vc8afc2b6ca691ec6@mail.gmail.com> Fabrice, mon ami Maybe it's better to do vines on ClaptonBoots, where John and I will jump on selfish behaviour like that if AG doesn't beat us to it. From Garret74 at aol.com Fri Jun 1 16:08:55 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:08:55 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] it was.... Message-ID: Forty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play They've been going in and out of style But they're guaranteed to play awhile So let me introduce to you That band you've known for all these years.... Garret ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Fri Jun 1 21:30:21 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 18:30:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC - GuitarLegends Magazine Message-ID: <123571.32394.qm@web62303.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Just wanted everyone to know that the latest issue of GuitarLegends magazine has devoted it's entire most recent issue (I picked it up Friday, 1 June) to Eric Clapton. It's packed with articles, interviews and photos. The magazine bills the issue as a "Special Collector's Edition." I found it at Border's Books and it was the last copy. FYI & enjoy, Debi --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Jun 1 21:48:36 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 21:48:36 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box Message-ID: I got mine darlin' Was just listening to it last night. Sent a copy over the pond! Lost of love and joy to you from: e The Blond Rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Jun 1 21:49:57 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 21:49:57 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] EC - GuitarLegends Magazine Message-ID: I found it at CVS Pharmacy! peace, e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at aol.com Sat Jun 2 00:17:51 2007 From: deltanick at aol.com (deltanick at aol.com) Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:17:51 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] It Was 40 Years Ago Today In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8C972E41E64959A-1664-54F1@WEBMAIL-MB04.sysops.aol.com> It Was 40 Years Ago Today By Daniel J. Levitin The Washington Post Friday, June 1, 2007; Page A15 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/31/AR2007053101848.html Yes, it?s been 40 years exactly since Sgt. Pepper, having labored the previous 20 years teaching his band to play, arranged for its debut in full psychedelic regalia. He leveraged a little help from his friends, notably the vocalist Billy Shears and a riverboat owner named Lucy who had apparently made her fortune in the diamond business. Pepper realized that good music-making requires the expanding of horizons. A recent ?trip? inspired him to incorporate tabla and sitar into the music. The band exhorted us to sit back and let the evening go so that they could turn us on, musically, lyrically, and blow our minds for the next several decades. It has been 45 years since Mitch Miller, head of A&R (artists and repertory) at Columbia Records, dismissed the Beatles as ?the hula hoops of music.? Will Beatles songs still be loved when baby boomers are 64? Will they inspire future generations? Or will their music die with those who became intoxicated by their wit and charisma during the mind-expanding ?60s? A hundred years from now, musicologists say, Beatles songs will be so well known that every child will learn them as nursery rhymes, and most people won?t know who wrote them. They will have become sufficiently entrenched in popular culture that it will seem as if they?ve always existed, like ?Oh! Susanna,? ?This Land Is Your Land? and ?Fr?re Jacques.? Great songs seem as though they?ve always existed, that they weren?t written by anyone. Figuring out why some songs and not others stick in our heads, and why we can enjoy certain songs across a lifetime, is the work not just of composers but also of psychologists and neuroscientists. Every culture has its own music, every music its own set of rules. Great songs activate deep-rooted neural networks in our brains that encode the rules and syntax of our culture?s music. Through a lifetime of listening, we learn what is essentially a complex calculation of statistical probabilities (instantiated as neural firings) of what chord is likely to follow what chord and how melodies are formed. Skillful composers play with these expectations, alternately meeting and violating them in interesting ways. In my laboratory, we?ve found that listening to a familiar song that you like activates the same parts of the brain as eating chocolate, having sex or taking opiates. There really is a sex, drugs and rock-and-roll part of the brain: a network of neural structures including the nucleus accumbens and the amygdala. But no one song does this for everyone, and musical taste is both variable and subjective. Today the Beatles catalogue is loved cross-culturally -- the product of a six-year burst of creativity unparalleled in modern music. The Beatles incorporated classical elements into rock so seamlessly that it is easy to forget that string quartets and Bach-like countermelodies and bass lines (not to mention plagal cadences) did not always populate pop. Music changed more between 1963 and 1969 than it has in the 37 years since, with the Beatles among the architects of that change. Paul McCartney may be the closest thing our generation has produced to Franz Schubert -- a master of melody, writing tunes anyone can sing, songs that seem to have been there all along. Most people don?t realize that ?Ave Maria? and ?Serenade? were written by Schubert (or that his ?Moment Musical in F? so resembles ?Martha My Dear?). McCartney writes with similar universality. His ?Yesterday? has been recorded by more musicians than any other song in history. Its stepwise melody is deceptively complex, drawing from outside the diatonic scale so smoothly that anyone can sing it, yet few theorists can agree on exactly what it is that McCartney has done. The timelessness of such melodies was brought home to me by Les Bor?ades, a Quebec group that has recorded Beatles music on baroque instruments. The instruments give the sense that you?re hearing Bach or Vivaldi, and for moments it?s possible to forget that you?re listening to Beatles songs. We?re so used to hearing Beatles songs that for many of us they no longer hold any surprises. But when they?re stripped of their ?60s production and the personal and social associations we have with them, you can hear the intricate and beautiful interplay of rhythm, harmony and melody. On the bus recently the radio played ?And I Love Her,? and a Portuguese immigrant about my grandmother?s age sang along with her eyes closed. How many people can hum even two bars of Beethoven?s Fourth Symphony, or Mozart?s 30th? I recently played 60 seconds of these to an audience of 700 -- including many professional musicians -- but not one person recognized them. Then I played a fraction of the opening ?aah? of ?Eleanor Rigby? and the single guitar chord that opens ?A Hard Day?s Night? -- and virtually everyone shouted the names. To a neuroscientist, the longevity of the Beatles can be explained by the fact that their music created subtle and rewarding schematic violations of popular musical forms, causing a symphony of neural firings from the cerebellum to the prefrontal cortex, joined by a chorus of the limbic system and an ostinato from the brainstem. To a musician, each hearing showcases nuances not heard before, details of arrangement and intricacy that reveal themselves across hundreds or thousands of performances and listenings. The act we?ve known for all these years is still in style, guaranteed to raise a smile, one hopes for generations to come. I have to admit, it?s getting better all the time. Daniel J. Levitin, a former record producer, is a professor of psychology and music at McGill University in Montreal and the author of ?This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession.? ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 From Garret74 at aol.com Sat Jun 2 00:59:11 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:59:11 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Sgt. Peppers.. Message-ID: Great article, DN... I listened to Sgt. Peppers again tonight. What a tremendous force the Beatles were...Just makes me shake my head...they were Perfection... After all these years, they still sound fresh and new...and unique... I don't think there's ever been anything like them, nor will there ever be anything like them again. The Beatles got me started on my journey, they were my guru's. Although I've grown in new directions, and I listen to so much more stuff now, they are still the touchstone of everything I've ever learned musically. My Father dismissed them as noise at first...long haired yea yea yea music. But even he, a career Marine, came around to their genius before he died. And I'll never forget turning my niece, who at the time thought the Back Street Boys, or whatever they were, were better than the Beatles, onto them one night, playing cuts from Pepper, and Rubber Soul, Revolver, Abbey Road, and the White Album...turning her onto revolution #9 (a precursor of rap?)...and I'll always remember the look on her face as she got it...and said...Those guys are a LOT BETTER than the backstreet boys... 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This and a Trader's Den signup and you can download to your heart's content. -James From kbw at mchsi.com Sat Jun 2 10:54:44 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 08:54:44 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream - The Farewell Tour 1968 References: Message-ID: <001201c7a525$f5504540$fefdd80c@Dell> >From Amazon.com.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Farewell-Tour-1968-Cream/dp/images/B000NO2ES4 Recorded at the Forum a.. Audio CD (7 May 2007) a.. Number of Discs: 1 a.. Label: Woodstock Tapes a.. ASIN: B000NO2ES4 No news about a USA release although the label is based in Albany NY. Goodbye, brooz From kbw at mchsi.com Sat Jun 2 11:57:40 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 09:57:40 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] it was.... References: Message-ID: <003c01c7a52e$bfd870a0$fefdd80c@Dell> ...and what was EC doing June 1, 1967? Playing the 1st International Festival of Pop Music at Palais des Sports in Paris along with the Troggs, Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, the Pretty Things, John Walker, Jimmy Cliff, the Blossom Toes, the VIPs, Johnny Hallyday, and Ronnie Bird (source: Hjort "Strange Brew" which has a great photo of EC with the Fool's SG talking to Tich backstage). I'm taking the time for a number of things that weren't important yesterday, brooz ----- Original Message ----- From: Garret74 at aol.com To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 2:08 PM Subject: [Slowhand] it was.... Forty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play They've been going in and out of style But they're guaranteed to play awhile So let me introduce to you That band you've known for all these years.... Garret ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ See what's free at AOL.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rene.aagaard at get2net.dk Sat Jun 2 11:35:06 2007 From: rene.aagaard at get2net.dk (=?iso-8859-1?B?UmVu6Q==?=) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 17:35:06 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] I got a set! Message-ID: <013d01c7a52b$98b47ad0$f7564953@computer> Rene - Denmark All the best/hilsen Rene' Aagaard Aalekaeret 13 DK-3450 Alleroed Denmark Visit my HOMEPAGE: http://www.123hjemmeside.dk/shellack-78-lakplader AND: http://hjem.get2net.dk/rene.aagaard/start.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sat Jun 2 12:57:54 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 12:57:54 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Sgt. Peppers.. Message-ID: Great post Garret and thanks for posting the article DN. The Beatles were my "touchstone" to the music journey and soundtrack of my life. My favorite "pretend" boyfriends, at the time, were Prince Charles (my favorite mistake), and George. >From George I was led to god/Slowhand and here we all are today. best, e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sat Jun 2 13:00:23 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 13:00:23 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] it was.... Message-ID: Johnny Hallyday! A Rah seatmate send me a song he did with Johnny, many moons ago. Does anyone know is he is still BIG in France? best, e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stepmo at web.de Sat Jun 2 15:41:33 2007 From: stepmo at web.de (Stephan Moellney) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 21:41:33 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box Set / Artwork? References: Message-ID: <000901c7a54e$06cf75c0$0a01a8c0@nbmoellney> Hi all, I also got my copy from Trader's Den. Thanks to all people involved for making it available that way. Up to date there is still no artwork for the box set. It would be highly appreciated if someone with the skills can create one. Thank you Stephan PS: Did you all leave the set as it is? I have spent some time to make some "smoother" transissions between the tracks and I also swapped some tracks (i.e. Layla and Cocaine) before burning. From crossrodes at earthlink.net Sat Jun 2 19:25:24 2007 From: crossrodes at earthlink.net (Larry Jackson) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:25:24 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Box Set Offer Message-ID: <3E88169F-1FB6-4DE5-9D64-954C20B3566F@earthlink.net> Thank you Doris!!! I offer 3 sets to the first 3 responders who ask for it. I don?t care where you live. I hope you will re-offer but promise not to whine or point a finger at you if you don?t. : ) Larry * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Witness The Cream! Clapton is the deity of your choice. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Sat Jun 2 23:18:16 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 21:18:16 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box References: <0b8e01c7a46a$b8ac80b0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> <010601c7a583$5afd7f90$0200a8c0@D6FGD581> Message-ID: <0d7901c7a58d$d5fdcba0$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> great job... thanks! Scott Wallenberg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Len Moskowitz" To: "Scott Wallenberg" Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] World Tour Box > Scott wrote: > >> Just for fun let's see how many sets are out there so far. >> >> If you have one....please post on Digest. > > I have the set you sent me, and sent out six. > > > Len Moskowitz > Teaneck NJ (USA) From crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk Sun Jun 3 08:13:59 2007 From: crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk (crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk) Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 14:13:59 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] EC - GuitarLegends Magazine Message-ID: <20070603121121.M50024@vip.cybercity.dk> Hi all SD's. Does any of you know where (if possible at all) to get a hold of the Guitar Legend magazine- Clapton special issue? Or would any of the US residents be willing to pick up a copy and mail it to me? I'll of course pay all cost. Thanks in advance. /Kristian (Denmark) From gipsj at optonline.net Sun Jun 3 08:45:51 2007 From: gipsj at optonline.net (Jerry Gips) Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:45:51 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] box set re-offer Message-ID: <00a401c7a5dd$1ea3b870$0202a8c0@y83oqwrid2fs0nu> thanks to the generosity of Scott Wallenberg, I can re-offer the box set to Japan and South America. First two respondents from each location will get copies. I am out of town on business for the next 20 days so please be patient. Best regards, Jerry Gips -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kbw at mchsi.com Sun Jun 3 10:51:40 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:51:40 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC - GuitarLegends Magazine References: <123571.32394.qm@web62303.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001e01c7a5ee$b1cd74e0$fefdd80c@Dell> Thanks for the heads up! Found it yesterday at Barnes&Noble along with a 'collector's issue' Classic Rock Presents Blues Rock (from London) covering the "British Blues Rock Boom!" Many excellent color photos; separate articles on EC, Cream, Yardbirds, & other famous and more obscure performers; 10 blues albums that shaped the British blues; the inevitable top 30 blues rock albums, including #1 Beano, #4 Fresh Cream, #6 Five Live Yardbirds, and (whut?) #23 Blind Faith; American blues rockers; and last but probably not least, a 'free' DVD with exclusive new interviews. I have not watched the DVD yet, but it is "Issued in conjunction with Classic Artists Cream DVD" and may be excerpts from that. Chris Dreja re: Yardbirds opening for the Beatles during their 1964 Christmas shows - "It were more vaudeville than rock'n'roll with the Beatles running around in these cheap costumes. Eric wasn't enjoying it. In fact he never showed up for one show. I remember seeing him sneaking down the aisle during the last number, looking sheepish with a batch of albums under his arm." Regards, brooz ----- Original Message ----- From: debi To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 7:30 PM Subject: [Slowhand] EC - GuitarLegends Magazine Just wanted everyone to know that the latest issue of GuitarLegends magazine has devoted it's entire most recent issue (I picked it up Friday, 1 June) to Eric Clapton. It's packed with articles, interviews and photos. The magazine bills the issue as a "Special Collector's Edition." I found it at Border's Books and it was the last copy. FYI & enjoy, Debi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Charlotte Hornets were constantly whining about needing a new, state-of-the-art venue and they eventually went to New Orleans. I never saw any problem with the Charlotte Coliseum. What I did see was Eric Clapton - in 2001, 1998, 1995, 1992 and 1990. The 1990 show was his 45th birthday and brief footage of that show was featured on the news tonight. I saw Bruce Springsteen at the Charlotte Coliseum in 2005, 2002, 2000 and 1992. During the 2000 show, he actually handed his guitar to a fan in the front row. I also saw the Stones, REM, U2, Van Halen, ZZ Topp, and the Allman Brothers at the Charlotte Coliseum. :-( -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The first 2 people to email me personally ( not to the Slowhand Digest ) will get them if they also promise to make some copies for other Slowhanders. Dave B. > Burned and shipped out to: David Sucher, Lidb7047 at aol.com , in NJ and Craig Rosbebloom, CLRBloom at aol.com , in Fullerton, Ca. Thanks again to Len and ultimatly Scott Wallenberg! Dave Brulenski --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwornex at yahoo.com Mon Jun 4 12:52:42 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:52:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Paris Pop fest Message-ID: <885931.96338.qm@web50112.mail.re2.yahoo.com> In regards to Erics whereabouts on June 1 1967 I uploaded 2 clips from the Paris Pop fest on youtube ahwile ago.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwVAfjKBBkY g.w. From mannellaclaudio at hotmail.com Mon Jun 4 15:09:23 2007 From: mannellaclaudio at hotmail.com (claudio mannella) Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:09:23 -0300 Subject: [Slowhand] May anybody can help me..... Message-ID: Hello Everybody, I'm searchig for some essential EC boots.It's on white - (4cd set) - long beach,ca 1974 tour. - mid valley or maybe laidback - do not disturb! (4 cd set) 1974 tour - mid valley. I promise to make copies to reoffer to everybody. Thanks a lot!. Claudio. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Amor: busca tu ? naranja http://latam.msn.com/amor/ From crossrodes at earthlink.net Mon Jun 4 19:08:31 2007 From: crossrodes at earthlink.net (Larry Jackson) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:08:31 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Box set Message-ID: <574B890A-4B7B-4F72-9776-EAF29B9A967A@earthlink.net> Offer is closed: Sets go out to... Mark Purdy (need address) Juan Manuel Fernandez de Sosa (Spain) Jenny Katz (Australia) Tomorrow - June 5. Larry From letitloose77 at hotmail.com Tue Jun 5 07:18:04 2007 From: letitloose77 at hotmail.com (Justin Stygles) Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:18:04 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Legends Magazine Message-ID: Good Morning, I dont know if the folks around the world have the same chance to purchase the Guitar Legends Magazine featuring EC. Here in Maine, there were as of Sunday, seven copies available at Waldenbooks in South Portland, Five at Walmart here in Oxford, so with Borders another Waldenbooks and newsstands, we are not short. if anyone one needs help obtaining one, please let me know I am sure some kind of arrangement can be set up. $7.99 list price, Justin _________________________________________________________________ Like puzzles? Play free games & earn great prizes. Play Clink now. http://club.live.com/clink.aspx?icid=clink_hotmailtextlink2 From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Tue Jun 5 14:07:32 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:07:32 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: See the attached article. I think we can do better than this. Just imagine - 50,000 Clapton fans at the Crossroads Guitar Festival at Toyota Park on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in July, guitars in hand, all playing as with one voice (or hand, I guess), the beautiful strains of Wonderful Tonight... Now if we can only get our instruments past the bloody park security! Dale 1,680 guitarists join in world record attempt Musicians mass in Kansas City to play Deep Purple?s ?Smoke on the Water? Associated Press Updated: 8:09 p.m. CT June 4, 2007 KANSAS CITY, Kan. - More than 1,680 guitar players turned out, tuned up and took part in what organizers say was a world record rendition of a song that was the first many of them ever learned. The pickers, ranging from kindergartners to folks who were playing music long before a Cleveland disc jockey coined term "rock and roll" in 1951, played Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" a little after noon Sunday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Some came from as far away as California and Germany to take part in a Kansas City radio station's effort to break a Guinness world record for the most people playing the same song simultaneously. The record had been 1,323 people playing a song in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1994. "It was cool to see little kids playing, people who had been playing for their whole lives, like older people, and then I'm sure there were people like me who just picked up the song a couple days before," said Autumn McPherson of Winfield, a senior at the University of Kansas. Preliminary numbers show 1,683 people played the popular early '70s guitar riff on Sunday. "I thought it was going to be kind of cheesy," said Hannah Koch of Prairie Village, who came clad in an elf costume. "But after I got here, I got caught up in the excitement of it." Tanna Guthrie, a morning show host for KYYS (99.7 FM), came up with the idea for the record attempt. She said her station will send participant sign-up lists, photos, videos and copies of media coverage to Guinness seeking official recognition of a record. Guthrie said she chose "Smoke on the Water," a track off Deep Purple's "Machine Head" album, because it's one of the first songs many guitarists learn. "You never know if you can pull something like this off," she said. Autographs from fellow guitarists One of the participants, John Cardona of Hanford, Calif., said he brought felt-tip pens so he could get others to sign his guitar. "It was the guitar I learned on," the 41-year-old said. "It was very dispensable on the way here, but very valuable to me now." Tony Garcia, 40, of Lee's Summit said he wanted to help break a world record to show his appreciation for the radio station. "They were my baby sitter when I was growing up," he said. "It was through their station that I became the music fanatic I am today." For Hunter Sprong, 11, of Kansas City, Kan., his participation in the event gives him something to tell his friends. "I just went and broke a world's record," he said. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I > have not watched the DVD yet, but it is "Issued in conjunction with > Classic Artists Cream DVD" and may be excerpts from that.>>> I just watched the DVD (Ginger is one very bitter, angry man) and I think the majority of the interviews was stuff that did not make it on the "Classic Artists" Cream DVD, so that was a pleasant surprise. Actually, this issue is a really good choice for anyone interested in blues rock, especially the British stuff. TONS of Clapton stuff (obviously) in it. All sorts of interesting stuff on the Yardbirds, Mayall, Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac and all the usual suspects. An article on the Crawdaddy Club. Definitely worth picking up. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Wed Jun 6 11:44:51 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 08:44:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] GuitarLegends Magazine Info Message-ID: <989741.31029.qm@web62305.mail.re1.yahoo.com> For all you wonderful follks (especially those of you living outside the US) still interested in, but unable to obtain the recent issue of "GuitarLegends" magazine collector's edition featuring EC, the following info was printed in the credit section of the magazine: "Future plc produces special-interest magazines for people who share a passion. We publish in the US, UK, France and Italy. Over 100 international editions of our magazines are also published in 30 other countries across the world." FUTURE PLC 30 Monmouth St. Bath, Avon, BA1, 2BW, England Tel: 414-1225-442244 Also, US contact info was provided, listing the main contact as in NY, NY. Tel: 212-768-2966 email: soundingboard at guitarworld.com Web Site: www.guitarworld.com or www.futureus-inc.com I learned from checking this info out that "GuitarLegends" is, indeed, a special edition magazine, apparently an occasional spin-off from GuitarWorld mag. Hope this helps. Happy hunting! Debi --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EddyPauley at aol.com Wed Jun 6 12:02:38 2007 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 12:02:38 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] "Imagining" 50,000 fans Message-ID: Dale, Unfortunately "Imagining" 50,000 fans being there is the only way that that will happen due to the lack of size of the selected venue in Chicago. According to Toyota Park (the venue) their capacity in concert format with the field full would be about 28,000 people. Best Wishes, Eddy In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:45:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com writes: > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:07:32 -0500 > From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com > Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > See the attached article. > > I think we can do better than this. Just imagine - 50,000 Clapton fans at > the Crossroads Guitar Festival at Toyota Park on a gorgeous Saturday > afternoon in July, guitars in hand, all playing as with one voice (or hand, > I guess), the beautiful strains of Wonderful Tonight... > > Now if we can only get our instruments past the bloody park security! > > Dale > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joeyjay at att.net Wed Jun 6 12:10:28 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:10:28 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Mel, ...Joey Jay Vargas checking in Message-ID: <060620071610.22532.4666DC740002E503000058042161243646970E06970A0106@att.net> Bossman, You beat me to the punch by just a matter of minutes....lol. I was just gonna email you. Yeah, I am going to Crossroads II. I already have my hotel and plane reservations and have coordinated with several friends from Jersey. So please do save the ticket for me..... lol Can't wait for this show and to meet everybody. It should be incredible. Bossman, I'm not sure why I haven't received your emails. My home computer has been crashed (yet again.... this time for about two weeks now), but I always monitor my email from work. However, I do have an additional new email address. Use one of the following two email addresses to contact me. joeyjay at att.net or joeyjayv at bellsouth.net BTW, just before my computer crashed, I did get to burn about 7 or 8 of the CD's that I promised you. Also, if there are any other Slowhanders out there still waiting for stuff from me, please email me, yell at me and remind me. Some people have been very kind to me and patient.... I intend to fight through my excuses and catch up with everybody soon. Joey Jay From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Wed Jun 6 12:17:00 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:17:00 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] "Imagining" 50,000 fans In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Eddy wrote: >>Dale, >> >>Unfortunately "Imagining" 50,000 fans being there is the only way that that will happen due to the lack of size of the selected venue in Chicago. >> >>According to Toyota Park (the venue) their capacity in concert format with the field full would be about 28,000 people. >> >>Best Wishes, >>Eddy That is 28,000 dedicated seats for concerts. With standing in the general admission section, they should be able to squeeze in another 22,000 or so guitar-slinging Clapton fans. If not, there is always the parking lot or Harlem Avenue! Dale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Jun 7 17:02:09 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:02:09 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads pre-show get-together (Brats, beer and bloodie marys?) References: Message-ID: <005d01c7a947$1eaaa320$2b01a8c0@Family> James: i for sure want to stop by and see everyone, but i think all those with GA tix will want to be in line at the gates to get in right when they open to get up front as close as possible.....an updated attendance list is forthcoming! regards sam ----- Original Message ----- From: James Vlahakis To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Cc: sam mangano Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:46 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads pre-show get-together (Brats,beer and bloodie marys?) I would like to get a tentative head-count of interested people who might want to get together the morning of the show to "tailgate" and enjoy some pre-show fellowship with a brunch of brats, beer and bloodie marys. Does this sound like a good idea? While the show is almost two months away, I'd like to see if this is something I could plan with someone else. I know I started to talk to sam mangano about this and he thought it was a good idea. Of course I will make sure to bring a boombox to play clapton bootlegs. If a few Chicago-area people decide to contribute/bring items to the show, I'm sure that it wouldn't be too hard to pull this off. Let me know on-digest of off-digest if you want to attend or help out with such an event. James C. Vlahakis _____________________ James C. Vlahakis Attorney at Law Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP 222 N. LaSalle, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60601 312-704-3715 312-704-3001 [fax] Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Illinois registered limited liability partnership that has elected to be governed by the Illinois Uniform Partnership Act (1997). The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. 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Go Cavs!! out sambo8 ----- Original Message ----- From: EddyPauley at aol.com To: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Cc: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] "Imagining" 50,000 fans Dale, No, unfortunately that accounts for the people on the field as well. Toyota Park main ph. = 708-594-7200 Best Wishes, Eddy In a message dated 6/6/2007 12:17:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Dale.Kalina at rrd.com writes: That is 28,000 dedicated seats for concerts. With standing in the general admission section, they should be able to squeeze in another 22,000 or so guitar-slinging Clapton fans. If not, there is always the parking lot or Harlem Avenue! Dale ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Corazza - Sao Paulo, Brazil (so far winner of longest distance to travel) - GA john whitney w/son and daughter-in-law- chatham, IL - GA scott berry and wife - Henderson, KY please send me a private email to be added to the list with your name and how many attending with you, where you are sitting, and where you are from....thanks! go to http://www.slowhand.net/makehead.htm to see how you can make your own head on a stick so that we can all find each other at the show! i recommend using white posterboard, as the back of the head can act as a handy notepad to jot down the setlist during the performance! l8r, sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Jun 8 08:46:01 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:46:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: Slowhand Digest - Crossroads Roll Call Message-ID: <003e01c7a9ca$f980e350$2b01a8c0@Family> looking for tickets........see below ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benjamin Morris" To: Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:19 AM Subject: Slowhand Digest - Crossroads Roll Call > Hi! I got your most recent Digest post about the roll call for > Crossroads II. Can I be added to the list as seeking two tickets? I'm > desperately hoping to get some at face value from another true fan, > and hopefully the Digest can help with that. > Thanks! Hopefully I'll see you in Chicago! > > Ben Morris > Durham, NC > From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Jun 8 08:47:47 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:47:47 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: crossroads festival roll call References: <012201c7a97b$1fe76b40$2b01a8c0@Family> Message-ID: <007101c7a9cb$38b66040$2b01a8c0@Family> correction - rick batty HAS his ticket! ----- Original Message ----- From: sam mangano To: sd Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: crossroads festival roll call 77 and counting! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sambo #8 - GA front row with heads on a stick and astronaut diaper - Cleveland Rick and Anita Bailey - fairborn, oh lauren blatt-rsvd - chicago sandy anderson + joni feather - chicago dr steve proctor and rita - GA/rsvd - Salisbury, NC eileen "blonde rocker" - wherever she lays her hat is her home susan marchman - GA jay vargas - FL dale and davida kalina + 4 friends - chicago - resvd rick batty - NEEDS TICKET (rickbatty at gmail.com) - CA dan gove - NEEDS 2 TICKETS (g.quadzila at optonline.net) - NY mel boss - CA ron and nick ciul - Cincinnati michael gaffigan and son - NC - GA lance fargo (DE) and 3 Friends (MD + KY) - rsvd sheryl liskow + 3 friends kevin o'rourke and friend - Milwaukee noah seidenberg and ? -chicago - sec 116, row 1, seats 12+13 phil dipper and wife shevawn eaton and gary - illinois cornfields - sec 109, row 9 alex garcia + celine - France - GA steve pope and family of 4 (des moines, IA) + 10 friends (various) - GA beth mayberry + friend - Raleigh, NC- GA daniel and shwan shearon - shelbyville, TN - GA EC Babe + 5 friends (NY and Iowa) - Sec 109 ellen + ? - NJ - resvd gini gobbo - toledo JR and S Ward - goldens bridge,NY and hartford,CT - rsvd jerry cruise - bluefield, VA dylis and david - bermuda james vlahakis-chicago-rsvd Fabio P. Corazza - Sao Paulo, Brazil (so far winner of longest distance to travel) - GA john whitney w/son and daughter-in-law- chatham, IL - GA scott berry and wife - Henderson, KY please send me a private email to be added to the list with your name and how many attending with you, where you are sitting, and where you are from....thanks! go to http://www.slowhand.net/makehead.htm to see how you can make your own head on a stick so that we can all find each other at the show! i recommend using white posterboard, as the back of the head can act as a handy notepad to jot down the setlist during the performance! l8r, sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rickbatty at gmail.com Fri Jun 8 09:56:34 2007 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Rick Batty) Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:56:34 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Seeking Crossroads tickets... Message-ID: <5392fc0c0706080656v1457f888pb0a5009e676897e9@mail.gmail.com> Hi Sam and all, I did have a single Crossroads ticket, as you know, courtesy of BR. But I've returned that one and am looking for a pair, preferably seated. Many thanks, Rick From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Jun 8 13:30:36 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 10:30:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] XRoads Seating and Security Message-ID: <512941.26077.qm@web82606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> It's all speculation, I guess, at this point, but I'm ntl interested in SHDrs opinions on the seating and security at the guitar festival at Toyota Park. We have reserved seating for the day - about as far away from the stage as one can get. I'm used to security personel keeping GA ticket holders from reserved seating, but what about the other way around? I'm hoping that we'll be able to trot down among the sweating masses for an occasional look during the course of the day. What do you think? 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Patrick From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jun 10 18:29:18 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:29:18 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 178 Message-ID: <5034329.5387341181514558663.JavaMail.root@vms073.mailsrvcs.net> my GUESS is that they will ask you to show your GA ticket the first time down on the field, mark the ticket with a marker, and slap a wrist band on you. from that point on, you will need the wrist band to go back and forth...... >From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com >Date: 2007/06/09 Sat AM 11:02:32 CDT >To: slowhand at planet-torque.com >Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 178 >Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand at planet-torque.com > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request at planet-torque.com > >You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. XRoads Seating and Security (Mel Boss) > 2. Re: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 177 (daniel shearon) > 3. XRoads Seating and Security (EFSCHUL at aol.com) > > >It's all speculation, I guess, at this point, but I'm ntl interested in SHDrs opinions on the seating and security at the guitar festival at Toyota Park. We have reserved seating for the day - about as far away from the stage as one can get. I'm used to security personel keeping GA ticket holders from reserved seating, but what about the other way around? I'm hoping that we'll be able to trot down among the sweating masses for an occasional look during the course of the day. What do you think?Mel > >"Just so you know, I've seen this mag mentioned here, well it is available in the UK as an import, costs ??3.75, most newsagents should be able to get it, and probably WH Smiths will have it.Borders is also great for imported US titles.Cheers,Simon"??Why don't you try WH Smiths???I did. They sent me here.????????????????sorry, couldn't help it??ds???? > >Mel:??I called Toyota park and they said, "No", you know the drill, "East is east and West is west, and never the twain shall meet".?? This could change, so I will call again in a few weeks. It's their FIRST festival, and they sounded a bit scared!?? LOL??Some people I know have a ticket for a reserved seat and a GA seat.?? Go figure!??see you at the XRds!eblond rocker > > > >See what's free at AOL.com. > >_______________________________________________ >Slowhand mailing list >Slowhand at planet-torque.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From kbw at mchsi.com Sun Jun 10 21:59:47 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:59:47 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] XRoads Seating and Security References: <512941.26077.qm@web82606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001f01c7abcc$3089e510$fefdd80c@Dell> I'm sure you won't be able to trot down, but there are ways to get there. I've never been to Toyota Park (although I have parked a Toyota), so the following may or may not apply to that venue. I'll mention three things that have worked for me and one that I could never pull off, but maybe you can. 1) Stub down: This is the easiest and probably most common way to move to a different area than the one you have a ticket for and has worked for me several times. Hook up with someone who has a GA or floor ticket - they can meet you at a fence, railing, whatever's there, and hand you their ticket stub. They won't need it because they're already in and you can use it to get in. Give it back to them before you leave, and you can go in and out as many times as you want as long as they are willing to pass it back to you. *Helpful detail* - when you leave the area, make eye contact with the staff monitoring the gate, tell them you are going to get a beverage, go to the restroom, etc. and will be back in a few minutes. When you come back, say "Hi, I'm back," and they'll remember you and let you in without even asking for your ticket. 2) Become invisible: Basically, you want to observe when you are being observed and when you are not. Move to where you want to go when staff are dealing with someone else; just stand where you are when they are looking at you. This has worked in many situations over the years, including getting me into a Clapton concert a couple tours ago. As I approached the gates, the staff appeared to be a little too busy with the crowd. I thought I could get in without giving them my ticket. It worked; I still have my virgin EC ticket. 3) Have an indifferent attitude: This probably won't work at Toyota Park but it once worked for me at a Dylan concert in a theater. I'm a huge Dylan fan but did not want to be at this concert. A friend and I had attended the first two nights of a three night stand by Living Colour at the Metro in Chicago. We had previously agreed to see Dylan with another friend the third night, but by then I would have gladly returned to the Metro. This was during the time when Dylan sang way behind the music; he rushed through each line of lyrics at the end of each musical bar. Even the great songs did not sound great. And the audience was weird. Women wore fur coats; people who dared to stand up during the concert were yelled at until they sat down; in the lobby, wine was served in plastic cups which could not be taken into the theater. Our seats were somewhere in the middle of all this. As we walked down the aisle after intermission, an usher asked to see my ticket. I looked at him without saying a word and continued to the front row where we sat in some unoccupied seats. For a couple of minutes, I expected to be booted out, but it didn't happen. 4) Be a biker: As mentioned above, I could never do this, but I saw it work for someone else at a Grateful Dead concert; I think it was the last one at Soldier Field. An attendee who looked as if he could be a member of a motorcycle club wanted to leave the stands to move down by the stage. A lone staff member, incidentally about half his size, said he could not. The attendee patiently explained that he intended to move to the front, was going to move to the front shortly, and recommended that he not be deterred from doing so. The staff had no other backup anywhere in the area and wisely agreed. On the other hand, do you really want to wear all that leather in July? Have fun, brooz ----- Original Message ----- From: Mel Boss To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 11:30 AM Subject: [Slowhand] XRoads Seating and Security It's all speculation, I guess, at this point, but I'm ntl interested in SHDrs opinions on the seating and security at the guitar festival at Toyota Park. We have reserved seating for the day - about as far away from the stage as one can get. I'm used to security personel keeping GA ticket holders from reserved seating, but what about the other way around? I'm hoping that we'll be able to trot down among the sweating masses for an occasional look during the course of the day. What do you think? Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I will send copies to: Camilla Bacca (USA) Mark Mainwaring (UK) Dieter Sch?ni (Switzerland) -w/o burner- Regards, Juanma From map47 at telus.net Mon Jun 11 13:19:24 2007 From: map47 at telus.net (anthony plowden) Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:19:24 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] ec box set Message-ID: <004f01c7ac4c$a8e4fe20$1d56b742@mapp> hi, is there anyone across canada who can fix me up with the e.c. boxset.i can cover all costs.please email me at: map47 at telus.net thanks tony p. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Mark.Burton at audiocodes.com Tue Jun 12 12:09:08 2007 From: Mark.Burton at audiocodes.com (Mark Burton) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:09:08 +0300 Subject: [Slowhand] UK - EC box set Message-ID: Hi Anyone in the UK able to let me have a copy of the box set ? I will then make it available to other Slowhanders Thanks Mark. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wbeggs at coriell.org Tue Jun 12 13:11:30 2007 From: wbeggs at coriell.org (William Beggs) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:11:30 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Box Set offer Message-ID: I am offering the Scott made box set to the 1st 3 responders with burners who will reoffer and 1 without a burner. This is open to all around the world as there seems to be a lot of offers in the US and those from outside seem slim. Conan was nice enough to reoffer from Hawaii. Please reply off the digest with your address and if you have a burner to reoffer. Thanks to Scott for putting this together and to debi, and Conan for distributing to me. Bill B. From wbeggs at coriell.org Tue Jun 12 13:11:30 2007 From: wbeggs at coriell.org (William Beggs) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:11:30 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] 3/14/07 LA Staples show reoffer Message-ID: Up for reoffer is the above show. 3 with burners who will reoffer and 1 without. Send your address and willingness to reoffer. Please respond off digest. Thanks to debi and James for this. Bill B. -- From david.gourlay at oracle.com Tue Jun 12 18:18:34 2007 From: david.gourlay at oracle.com (David Gourlay) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:18:34 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] ec box set In-Reply-To: <004f01c7ac4c$a8e4fe20$1d56b742@mapp> Message-ID: <20070612181834906.00000003924@dgourlay-us> Yes, I can. I have to burn copies. I will do so next week. d -----Original Message----- From: anthony plowden [mailto:map47 at telus.net] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:19 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] ec box set hi, is there anyone across canada who can fix me up with the e.c. boxset.i can cover all costs.please email me at: map47 at telus.net thanks tony p. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Wed Jun 13 10:42:59 2007 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:42:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Private EC Concert Message-ID: <663907.16619.qm@web60222.mail.yahoo.com> Found this in the New York Times: Secret Clapton Concert In the Works Eric Clapton is to be paid $1.5 million to perform in late July at a private concert organized by a hedge-fund executive at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, Conn., according to an article to be published today by The Fairfield County Weekly. The account says that under terms of the agreement between the Creative Artists Agency, a promoter and the executive, ?no public press or announcement pre or post event is permitted.? The agreement says the performance, to benefit the China Care Foundation, is expected to be attended by ?350 invitation-only guests.? The host was identified as Raymond T. Dalio, the founder, president and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, which has more than $30 billion in hedge-fund assets. Besides Mr. Clapton?s fee for a 60- to 70-minute show, the agreement calls for a $1 million donation to ?a charity of Mr. Clapton?s choice to be paid the night of the show.? The weekly reports that neither Mr. Dalio nor agents at Creative Artists Agency responded to calls for comment. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469 From millard_richard at yahoo.com Wed Jun 13 11:46:08 2007 From: millard_richard at yahoo.com (Richard Millard) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:46:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Reoffer: EC at Staples 2007 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <782034.73401.qm@web60621.mail.yahoo.com> With thanks to Debi and James (and apologies for the delay - I've been out of the country for a week), I am happy to reoffer the 3/14/07 LA Staples show on two CDRs. Like Debi, I'll offer this to 2 with burners and 1 without. First to respond with address and promise to reoffer get it. ____________________________________________________________________________________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 From millard_richard at yahoo.com Wed Jun 13 11:55:31 2007 From: millard_richard at yahoo.com (Richard Millard) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:55:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour 2006-7 Box Set In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <614357.91991.qm@web60615.mail.yahoo.com> With many thanks to Conrad Kodama (and Debi L. and Scott Wallenberg), I'm happy to reoffer this 4 CD set to the first 3 responders with burners who promise to reoffer, and to one burnerless EC fan. This is open to all regardless of geography. Here is some additional information on the set, as provided by Conrad: " At any rate, if you haven't heard by now, "Cocaine" and "Layla" on Disc 4 are inverted so if you want the disc to play in "proper" tour sequence, you'd have to switch them around (...if you re-burn or rip the files to your hard drive). And, as far as I can tell, the first 4 songs on D4 are from the Dec. 9 Budokan performance. I think Scott used the "Fairy Tales" (Mid Valley) disc for those songs; however, for some reason, the songs don't transition smoothly. There are small gaps/rough transitions. I burned all of your discs prior to hearing about these issues so you're getting exactly what was sent to me by Debi L who got it from Scott. All discs were burned as Disc-at-Once. No artwork available but I'm sure some talented person will come up with something. " Caveat Emptor, and enjoy. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 From letitloose77 at hotmail.com Wed Jun 13 12:07:28 2007 From: letitloose77 at hotmail.com (Justin Stygles) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:07:28 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Box offer Message-ID: Good Afternoon! My thanks to debi, I can reoffer this set. I guess three and one burnerless is the protocol, but I will see how many respond. thanks, justin _________________________________________________________________ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm From conan at theblueprintcompany.com Wed Jun 13 14:05:21 2007 From: conan at theblueprintcompany.com (Conan Kodama) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:05:21 -1000 Subject: [Slowhand] 06-07 World Tour Box Set re-offer - single set Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20070613080038.03e57008@pop.lava.net> Aloha! Up for grabs - a single set of Scott's World Tour Box set. I (...mistakenly) burned an extra set (...your good fortune) and will distribute it to anyone in the world providing they agree to re-offer it to 3 Slowhanders with burners and 1 without. Contact me off Digest at < conan at theblueprintcompany.com >. From wbeggs at coriell.org Thu Jun 14 08:29:54 2007 From: wbeggs at coriell.org (William Beggs) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:29:54 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Box set offer closed Message-ID: the box set offer is closed. Please look for the following to reoffer: Kevin Wilson: South Africa David Jenkins: Middletown, Ohio Neil Saunders: Australia thanks Bill B. -- William R. Beggs, Jr., M.S. Research Assistant Molecular Biology Dept Coriell Institute for Medical Research 403 Haddon Ave Camden, NJ 08103 Tel: (856) 757-9720 wbeggs at coriell.org From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Thu Jun 14 09:24:24 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:24:24 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Private EC Concert In-Reply-To: <663907.16619.qm@web60222.mail.yahoo.com> References: <663907.16619.qm@web60222.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hmmmmm, 60-70 minute show. This must be the Cream reunion Jack Bruce confirmed recently. It'll be just like in the mean old days, with them doing 6 or 7 numbers. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Lauren Blatt [mailto:llrrbb4 at yahoo.com] Sent: 13 June 2007 16:43 To: slowhand digest Subject: [Slowhand] Private EC Concert Found this in the New York Times: Secret Clapton Concert In the Works Eric Clapton is to be paid $1.5 million to perform in late July at a private concert organized by a hedge-fund executive at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, Conn., according to an article to be published today by The Fairfield County Weekly. The account says that under terms of the agreement between the Creative Artists Agency, a promoter and the executive, "no public press or announcement pre or post event is permitted." The agreement says the performance, to benefit the China Care Foundation, is expected to be attended by "350 invitation-only guests." The host was identified as Raymond T. Dalio, the founder, president and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, which has more than $30 billion in hedge-fund assets. Besides Mr. Clapton's fee for a 60- to 70-minute show, the agreement calls for a $1 million donation to "a charity of Mr. Clapton's choice to be paid the night of the show." The weekly reports that neither Mr. Dalio nor agents at Creative Artists Agency responded to calls for comment. ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469 DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. 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Play now?it's FREE! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_hotmailtextlink1 From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Jun 14 15:39:17 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:39:17 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: RE world tour box set offer Message-ID: <038801c7aebb$b42ddb50$0300a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> ----- Original Message ----- From: AYLING, JUSTIN Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 5:33 PM Subject: RE world tour box set offer Hi Scott I am unable to post on the list for some reason can you please post this message for me? Thanks Justin I am offering the 2006/2007 world tour box set courtesy of Scott to slowhanders down under the first 4 to reply to me will get this great compilation jusnannie at hotmail.com This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged information or confidential information or both. 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Message-ID: Had to laugh today, read an article in The Times on the rise in popularity of the Ukelele in the UK, apparently they have become cool and are very hard to get hold of. During the course of the article, it mentioned the usual suspects, ie George Formby, the Ukelele Orchestra, etc. then went on to say that Eric Clapton played Ukelele on the Bonzo Dog Doo-dah Band's track, 'the Intro and the Outro', yes he is credited but then so is Adolf Hitler, Quasimodo and a gorilla amongst several others, so I very much doubt that it was EC himself on there. All this from a so-called serious newspaper! (or are they just a little too serious and didnt get the joke?) http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article1940449.ece -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From humblephoenix at gmail.com Sat Jun 16 12:14:02 2007 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:14:02 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton playing ukelele?! Message-ID: <229391c50706160914u478095evf50afbc494187444@mail.gmail.com> I haven't heard that one before but... EC was good friends with the Bonzos and guested on two tracks for Viv Stanshall in 1969: Labio-Dental Fricative and Paper Round. From JMorganMD at verizon.net Sat Jun 16 12:34:48 2007 From: JMorganMD at verizon.net (John Morgan) Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:34:48 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 185 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004001c7b034$41ad1a80$0401a8c0@NewDesktop> I would like a copy if still available and would re-offer. Thanks, John -----Original Message----- From: slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com [mailto:slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com] On Behalf Of slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:03 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 185 Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to slowhand at planet-torque.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to slowhand-request at planet-torque.com You can reach the person managing the list at slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." From letitloose77 at hotmail.com Sun Jun 17 15:42:01 2007 From: letitloose77 at hotmail.com (Justin Stygles) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:42:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] CLosed" World Box Set offer Message-ID: Good Afternoon! Please look for the following reoffers: Gordon Ivett England John Morgan and burnerless: _________________________________________________________________ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park&cp=33.832922~-117.915659&style=r&lvl=13&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=1118863&encType=1&FORM=MGAC01 From letitloose77 at hotmail.com Sun Jun 17 15:43:19 2007 From: letitloose77 at hotmail.com (Justin Stygles) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:43:19 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Trying again Message-ID: Hello again, the burnerless goes to: Renee Hinton California Thanks again! Justin _________________________________________________________________ PC Magazine?s 2007 editors? choice for best Web mail?award-winning Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_pcmag_0507 From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 17 19:39:34 2007 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 16:39:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] message to Lia Message-ID: <370760.85501.qm@web62311.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Excuse me for using the SD as a forum to locate a fellow subscriber, but I feel I have no choice. I am hoping that Lia in Lucca, Italy gets the following message: Lia, I have been receiving your emails; however, I have sent you 4 emails and all 4 have been returned as undeliverable. Please write me with your home address and/or phone number, so that I can connect with you. I just want you to be assured that I am not ignoring you. (Plus, my system was down for almost a week.) 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From joeyjay at att.net Mon Jun 18 14:57:31 2007 From: joeyjay at att.net (joeyjay at att.net) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:57:31 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton, Behind The Sun album party Message-ID: <061820071857.17726.4676D59B000445EC0000453E2160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> Last night I unearthed a tape that I recorded from WNEW-FM 102.7 in New York in the 80's. It is one of the many, many "unmarked tapes" I have never bothered to look at or listen to. Mark Deavult calls them my Carnac Tapes. I need to finally go through all of them and see whats on them. Anyway, this one happened to be a Behind The Sun album party. Pretty good Clapton interview stuff. I liked the part where Clapton talks about While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Dave Herman, WNEW-DJ asked him how that came about. He said that George was having a hard time trying to get his songs considered by John and Paul and that he felt George had him come into the studio for moral support. Well he ended up doing the solo. Clapton also expressed how powerful it was to be in the presence of all four Beatles. He said that John and Yoko spent a lot of time under the piano during the Bag-ism thing. You know, I disliked Phil Collin's studio association with Clapton so much that I found it hard to ever give Behind The Sun much of a chance. While I was listening to this album party tape (they went song by song), I finally gave Same Old Blues a good listen. I have always loved that song "live". I have a killer version of it from one of those old DJ-only vinyl concert albums that I've collected throughout the years.....you know, the ones that include all the commercials and also the concert. I love those DJ-albums. Of course, they were studio quality recordings, just like a commercial release. I have a lot of them for many artists like Clapton, Lennon, Straycats, Dave Edmunds, George Thorogood etc.... Anyway, I found that I liked the studio version of Same Old Blues. Again, I was so disappointed in Phil Collins producing Clapton that I have only ever played the Behind the Sun album once before and just shelved it all these years, (same with August). I like a lot of the songs on these two albums, but hated Phil Collin's production. To me it was like what Jeff Lynne did to Dave Edmunds when he produced him during the mid-80's......yuck. Just one case in point.....what an amazing difference between Holy Mother studio August and Holy Mother "live" from Birmingham 86. The live version is breath-taking !!! So I'm just now discovering the studio version of Same Old Blues after all these years..... lol Joey Jay -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From conan at theblueprintcompany.com Mon Jun 18 15:58:42 2007 From: conan at theblueprintcompany.com (Conan Kodama) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:58:42 -1000 Subject: [Slowhand] CLOSED - '06-'07 World Tour Box Set - single set re-offer Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20070618095213.04691318@pop.lava.net> Aloha, The single set of Scott Wallenberg's World Tour comp has been spoken for. Mark Burton of the UK is the lucky person. Look for Mark's re-offer in the near future. Aloha, Conan From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jun 18 19:11:55 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:11:55 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Digest tribute disc 2008? Message-ID: <01a201c7b1fe$12120990$0a63a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> It has been a few years and I have been thinking of compiling another one in the near future. I have just been so busy that I am afraid to undertake another project. (The World Box was fairly huge as it is) It takes about 6 months from announcement to completion. Let's see how much interest there is out there in Digestland. OK who is interested in contributing a self recorded EC/EC related song for another Tribute? Please reply to me and the digest. You can hear previous Tribute cuts on Gerd's Wonderful site. http://www.12bar.de/tribute/ Thanks, Scott Scott Wallenberg From kbw at mchsi.com Mon Jun 18 21:00:20 2007 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:00:20 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Monterey References: Message-ID: <000b01c7b20d$35919200$fefdd80c@Dell> It was 40 years ago today The 'oo played Monterey One of the great 'what ifs' in rocknroll history occured 40 years ago. What if Cream had played the Monterey Pop fest. Maybe between the Who and Hendrix? (the GD could have been switched to Saturday with the other Frisco bands) Instead, Cream (according to Hjort, 2007) replace the Who for a gig at U. of Sussex at Brighton. Friday, June 16 a.. The Association b.. The Paupers c.. Lou Rawls d.. Beverly e.. Johnny Rivers f.. The Animals g.. Simon and Garfunkel Saturday, June 17 a.. Canned Heat b.. Big Brother & The Holding Company c.. Country Joe and The Fish d.. Al Kooper e.. The Butterfield Blues Band f.. Quicksilver Messenger Service g.. Steve Miller Band h.. The Electric Flag i.. Moby Grape j.. Hugh Masekela k.. The Byrds l.. Laura Nyro m.. Jefferson Airplane n.. Booker T and The MG's o.. Otis Redding Sunday, June 18 a.. Ravi Shankar b.. The Blues Project c.. Big Brother & The Holding Company d.. The Group With No Name e.. Buffalo Springfield f.. The Who g.. Grateful Dead h.. The Jimi Hendrix Experience i.. Scott McKenzie j.. The Mamas & The Papas From ssteacher73 at yahoo.com Mon Jun 18 21:29:38 2007 From: ssteacher73 at yahoo.com (Cathy Malec) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:29:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Concert Comparisons Message-ID: <540960.82901.qm@web31808.mail.mud.yahoo.com> In the June 15-17 USA Today newspaper, an article compared the average resale price per ticket for tours selling at least 2,000 tickets on StubHub (whatever that is). Had a large picture of EC performing in Moline, IL. with one of his famous face expressions playing what looks like a "Blackie". Subtitle asked "Which artists are fans shelling out big bucks to see this year? It isn't always the acts who sell the most CDs." A graph showed the following average resale price per ticket: $246 for EC, $237 for Genesis, $219 for The Police, $199 for Mana, $196 for Rush, $192 for Rod Stewart, $191 for Josh Groban, $189 for Justin Timberlake, $181 for Roger Waters, and $179 for Billy Joel. From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Jun 19 11:28:15 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:28:15 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] computer crash (no ec content) Message-ID: <21128910.1206791182266898232.JavaMail.root@vms064.mailsrvcs.net> Hi all: lost my job on friday, then my computer crashes sunday nite....when it rains it pours! i am writing from a library terminal. the computer repair guy is frustrated that he can't pull any data off my western digital 225GB drive that was in my Dell computer. he said it was a problem with the "partitions", and tried for about 4 hours? anyways, my wife had a friend whose computer crashed and she took it to best buy. they said they couldnt help her either. however, when she broke down and cried, a kind technician said he had an "illegal program" that he could try, and he was able to save everything. has anyone had firsthand experience retrieving data from supposedly dead drives? if so and you can help me, please let me know. my main concern are all the pictures we have of our twins going back to when they were born. we only partially got some of those off the drive in recent months, so let this be a lesson to those who havent backed up their precious memories recently.....thanks! regards, sam mangano From gary at girolimon.com Tue Jun 19 12:29:59 2007 From: gary at girolimon.com (Gary Girolimon) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:29:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Behind the Sun In-Reply-To: <6751353.1182268967278.JavaMail.root@m41> References: <6751353.1182268967278.JavaMail.root@m41> Message-ID: <3C5997F7-12F5-4678-A118-AB394E46CA18@girolimon.com> Speaking of Behind the Sun, does anyone have an MP3 of "One Jump Ahead of the Storm" (from the Behind the Sun Sessions Boot) that I could borrow? -Gary From lenmoskowitz at optonline.net Tue Jun 19 13:56:22 2007 From: lenmoskowitz at optonline.net (Len Moskowitz) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:56:22 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Digest tribute disc 2008? References: <01a201c7b1fe$12120990$0a63a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Message-ID: <005d01c7b29b$28b45390$0200a8c0@D6FGD581> Scott, I'll take a shot at doing one song. Thanks for doing this -- 'tis good motivation to get my chops up. Len ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Wallenberg" To: Cc: "EC Slowhand Digest" Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:11 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Digest tribute disc 2008? > It has been a few years and I have been thinking of compiling another one > in the near future. > I have just been so busy that I am afraid to undertake another project. > (The World Box was fairly huge as it is) > It takes about 6 months from announcement to completion. > > Let's see how much interest there is out there in Digestland. > > OK who is interested in contributing a self recorded EC/EC related song > for another Tribute? > Please reply to me and the digest. > > You can hear previous Tribute cuts on Gerd's Wonderful site. > http://www.12bar.de/tribute/ > > Thanks, Scott > > > > Scott Wallenberg > > > From Garret74 at aol.com Tue Jun 19 18:21:09 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:21:09 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Hard Times... Message-ID: Sam... Bummer! I can't help you with the hard drive problem, but I did want to wish you better luck. Hope it all leads to something better... Garret ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Wed Jun 20 01:39:03 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:39:03 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] R.I.P. ABB/Clapton trader Scott Bartol Message-ID: <058e01c7b2fd$51dc4a90$0a63a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> I am saddened to report that former listserve/digest member Scott Bartol passed away yesterday from a heart attack. Scott lived in Santa Clarita, CA and was a serious trader of ABB, Mule, Clapton and Derek Trucks and Little Feat. A wonderful guy who would send surprise packages all the time to people once he knew who you liked. His long time girlfriend Arlene says there are stacks of unmarked CD's, trades in progress etc that unfortunately will not be completed so if you could pass this on to the Mule list and Little Feat if there is one it would be appreciated. Scott was 54 years old and had no health issues so it's quite a shock. Take care. Scott Wallenberg From kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za Wed Jun 20 03:23:48 2007 From: kevin.wilson at arivia.co.za (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:23:48 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton, Behind The Sun album party In-Reply-To: <061820071857.17726.4676D59B000445EC0000453E2160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> References: <061820071857.17726.4676D59B000445EC0000453E2160375964970E06970A0106@att.net> Message-ID: Strangely enough, I eventually bought the Behind the Sun (Remastered) CD this past weekend. I've had the LP for years and haven't listened to it for at least 7 years. Anyway, the Behind the Sun CD was playing in the car on Monday, on the way to work, and my daughter comments, "This is stuff that was never released - right?" Well, that's difficult to explain and to be honest in saying that this is an album that was initially rejected and was only accepted once three songs were replaced. As a consolation, my daughter commented this morning that she likes "Just Like a Prisoner", but I'm hesitant to ask whether it's the great guitar solos or the excessive drums/percussion and synth keyboards. Kevin From: joeyjay at att.net [mailto:joeyjay at att.net] Sent: 18 June 2007 20:58 To: Slowhand Submissions Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton, Behind The Sun album party Last night ... DISCLAIMER: Everything in this email and its attachments relating to the official business of arivia.kom is proprietary to arivia.kom. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. The person addressed in the email is the sole authorised recipient. 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Rob Erto Len Moskowitz Scott Wallenberg Tore Down If you want to contribute..submit your name and song planned to me and cc the digest Thanks, Scott From tronsgaard at hotmail.com Wed Jun 20 04:34:26 2007 From: tronsgaard at hotmail.com (Brian Tronsgaard) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:34:26 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute Message-ID: Hello slowhands. Well, the list IS a pretty slow hand these days! I would like to know more about the Turn Up Down-album that never was. Anyone care to tell the story? Still hasn't found a seeder on Dime so I can listen to it, would love to! Concerning a new tribute: I'm in! BTW I'm playing at The Red Door in Portsmouth, NH on Monday 2nd July. A big thing for a Dane from...Denmark. Drop by if you're in the area. Kind regards, Brian Tronsgaard. http://briantronsgaard.mymusic.dk www.myspace.com/briantronsgaard _________________________________________________________________ Play free games, earn tickets, get cool prizes! 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No song chosen right now. What would be the deadline ? Eric From firehousedoggy at yahoo.com Wed Jun 20 13:34:47 2007 From: firehousedoggy at yahoo.com (Rob Erto) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:34:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC tribute Message-ID: <568468.98878.qm@web37506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> So far there are 3 people interested in submitting a track. Rob Erto - I Shot The Sheriff Len Moskowitz Scott Wallenberg Tore Down If you want to contribute..submit your name and song planned to me and cc the digest Thanks, Scott --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From slowhander at gmail.com Wed Jun 20 14:03:46 2007 From: slowhander at gmail.com (slowhander at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:03:46 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Silvers clearout Message-ID: <83d0e04e0706201103k48e7f40bj502d30d6e1ab2d23@mail.gmail.com> Hello all. I've got a small number of original EC silvers I am getting rid of. If you too have original imports to trade against, I will be more than glad to swap. If you don't have any, please note I will sell as well, but please bear in mind trades will take priority. If you are not a silvers collector I would say you'd better not spend your money on these discs and go for copies on CD-R media which will sure be available somewhere. In most of the cases, only one copy of each show is available, so I will dispatch them on a first come, first served basis. If interested in receiving this list, please drop me a line at slowhander at gmail.com Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From juanmabigudi at gmail.com Wed Jun 20 14:42:12 2007 From: juanmabigudi at gmail.com (Juanma Bigudi) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:42:12 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Digest tribute disc 2008? Message-ID: <46797523.1e35440a.0700.ffffdf73@mx.google.com> Hi Scott, I'd like to contribute. Thanks for this opportunity. Regards, Juanma juanmabigudi at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gabt at mac.com Wed Jun 20 19:52:04 2007 From: gabt at mac.com (Grant Abt) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:52:04 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Tribute song Message-ID: Hi Scott, Count me in! I'm going to do "Innocent Times" from No Reason to Cry. Cheers, Grant. From mzutkoff at ix.netcom.com Wed Jun 20 21:55:49 2007 From: mzutkoff at ix.netcom.com (Mark Zutkoff) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:55:49 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute disc update Message-ID: > If you want to contribute..submit your name and song planned to me and cc > the digest > Thanks, Scott I would like to contribute. (I had "Outside Woman Blues" on the last one.) 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Sponsored by Erie Ball, EC's favorite premium guitar string manufacturer, a full expense paid trip to the festival to perform live is the prize. EC's top MySpace friend MusicLoad at MusicLoad.Com is among the panel of judges. To sign up for the competition, go directly to MusicLoad.Com and follow the banner link that leads to Ernie Ball and the Play Crossroads website. Good Luck! MySpace Moderator for EC -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Thu Jun 21 10:39:15 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:39:15 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Ernie Ball Competition Message-ID: The competition is real - see http://www.ernieball.com/news/265/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From PtTuller at charter.net Thu Jun 21 13:01:02 2007 From: PtTuller at charter.net (Patrick Tuller) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:01:02 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Tribute disc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1186BF7B-7EA8-4E34-AF92-1821E718CC09@charter.net> I am interested in contributing "Got to Get Better in a Little While" to this compilation. Thanks, Patrick From sjegou at free.fr Thu Jun 21 16:01:58 2007 From: sjegou at free.fr (=?us-ascii?Q?Sebastien_JEGOU?=) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:01:58 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Stratocasters In-Reply-To: Message-ID: In honor of the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival , Fender is building 100 Crossroads Stratocasters... http://www.fender.com/crossroads/ From downtownstreets at hotmail.com Thu Jun 21 18:08:14 2007 From: downtownstreets at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:08:14 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Digest Tribute 2008 Message-ID: Scott, I would love to be part of that again! I did While My Guitar for the 2003 and had a good time beign part of that. And what about you, my mate Grant Abt? I always enjoy your unplugged-from-down under versions! You can count me in:-) Fabio Dwyer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Wallenberg" To: Cc: "EC Slowhand Digest" Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:11 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Digest tribute disc 2008? It has been a few years and I have been thinking of compiling another one in the near future. I have just been so busy that I am afraid to undertake another project. (The World Box was fairly huge as it is) It takes about 6 months from announcement to completion. Let's see how much interest there is out there in Digestland. OK who is interested in contributing a self recorded EC/EC related song for another Tribute? Please reply to me and the digest. You can hear previous Tribute cuts on Gerd's Wonderful site. http://www.12bar.de/tribute/ Thanks, Scott Scott Wallenberg ____________________________________ Conhe?a meu cd "Downtown Streets" (Blues) Visite os sites: www.fabiodwyer.com.br e www.buscamp3.com.br/fabiodwyer _________________________________________________________________ MSN Busca: f?cil, r?pido, direto ao ponto. http://search.msn.com.br From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Jun 22 00:46:23 2007 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:46:23 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute CD update 6-21-07 Message-ID: <02e001c7b488$4b612c80$0b63a8c0@youro0kwkw9jwc> Hey hey good news as more responses coming in and this is shaping up to be a nice set. If song length averages 6 minutes we can fit about 13 artists on an 80 min CD or we can go to a double cd set if we get more submissions. Here's the rundown so far: Scott Wallenberg Tore Down Patrick Tuller "Got to Get Better in a Little While" Grant Abt Innocent Times Bluesfuz Ric Arras Blues in C Martin Kelly "Love in Vain" Fabio Dwyer Someday After a While Thomas Baumann Mean Old World Justin Ayling Spoonful songs to be determined: Eric Lacroix Rob Erto Len Moskowitz Scott Wallenberg From mail at klaweb.de Fri Jun 22 02:31:33 2007 From: mail at klaweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:31:33 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute hosting Message-ID: <467B6CC5.50208@klaweb.de> Hi, if you like, I can host the tribute mp3's again. For the newbies: the "old" tributes are available at http://12bar.de/tribute/ Keep on playing, Gerd From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Jun 22 09:08:00 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:08:00 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute CD update 6-21-07 Message-ID: Scott, Martin, Eric (from Paris), oh my! Scott, Martin, Eric, oh my! Good luck lads. 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Rainbow Theatre, 232-236 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, London This is now a church and I don't know about access. 3. Marquee Club, 90 Wardour Street, Soho, London. Not sure what?s there now but there are still lots of bars and clubs in Soho. The Marquee Club has moved around a bit and was in Leicester Square as of a few years ago, but the Wardour Street location was the spot in the late 60s and 70s. 4. Railway Hotel, 100 West End Lane, LONDON, NW6 2LU. The site of the "Klooks Kleek" concerts. This was a Rat and Parrott pub the last time I was up there. Hope your friend enjoys her trip --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <786215.38826.qm@web37511.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have never heard this album. I understand it was never released but how does one obtain a copy? To be honest, selecting one track was difficult for me, as I have played so many covers of Clapton tunes over the years in the various bands I have been in, but the particular version of "I Shot The Sheriff" I have is particularly enjoyable to me, learned from an unreleased recording of it from one of the RAH shows. --------------------------------- We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluetwo at hpnc.com Sat Jun 23 16:02:13 2007 From: bluetwo at hpnc.com (thomas bauman) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:02:13 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Re-Tribute Disc References: <002101c7b53c$a1187bb0$0200a8c0@trevor> Message-ID: <004d01c7b5d1$64a25120$d9a8c10c@thomas> wan't "hold me lord" on the another ticket album here in the states?? waxahachie tom ----- Original Message ----- From: Trevor To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 9:17 PM Subject: [Slowhand] Re-Tribute Disc It's good to hear that a few out of the box, not bog standard EC tracks are being offered for this compilation. Anyone interested in doing something also not so well known?. How about a track from the Turn Up Down album. Two tracks come to mind that would be interesting to hear different versions of.. How about "Angelina" a truely beautifull song, or "Hold Me Lord". IMHO these tracks could have easily been included on later albums. Trevor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gabt at mac.com Sun Jun 24 05:04:53 2007 From: gabt at mac.com (gabt at mac.com) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:04:53 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC guest appearances Message-ID: <376805493-1182675894-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2086785930-@bxe009.bisx.produk.on.blackberry> Hi Craig, I seem to remember touting this idea a couple of years ago but got no response. I have a few tracks myself including: That's what it takes (George Harrison) Love her with a feeling (Taj Mahall) Never without you (Ringo Starr) Sending me angels (Gerry Lyn Williams) Runaway train (Elton John) Halcyon days (Bruce Hornsby) Mr bluesman (Richie Sambora) 5.06am Every strangers eyes (Roger Waters) I wish it would rain down (Phil Collins) While my guitar gently weeps (The Beatles) What would I do without you (Jools Holland) But of course there's many more. Personally, i'd like to hear the track from Stephen Stills's album. Grant ------------------ From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jun 24 13:54:56 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:54:56 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] tune up down for rob erto Message-ID: <15979974.10085591182707696958.JavaMail.root@vms063.mailsrvcs.net> rob: i have turn up down and will burn it and mail it to you this week, probably along with my hard drive. my buddy is trying a couple more programs tonite and if he doesnt have any success, will be getting it back to me tomorrow. regards sam From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Sun Jun 24 17:56:34 2007 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:56:34 +0800 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Guest Appearances Message-ID: <004e01c7b6aa$883022a0$0200a8c0@trevor> EC's guest appearance list is a long one and would take up several discs. A 4 disc bootleg compilation was put out some years ago that would be a good start. It was called Super Session Man. Go to the following site for details:- http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/index-comps.htm No doubt Eric has guested on many more since these discs were going the rounds. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at whereseric.com Sun Jun 24 19:40:39 2007 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:40:39 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Stratocaster Guitar Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0706241640k33b358acscb2e048a43d989d8@mail.gmail.com> ERIC CLAPTON CROSSROADS STRATOCASTER GUITAR PACKAGES TO BE ISSUED BY FENDER Fender will unveil 100 limited edition Eric Clapton Crossroads Stratocaster Guitar Packages on 20 July. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Crossroads Centre at Antigua, the drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation facility founded by Eric in 1998. Fender has created a very special limited edition set: the Eric Clapton Crossroads Stratocaster and Crossroads '57 Twin-Amps. Master-built in the company's Corona, California Custom Shop, the Crossroads Stratocaster guitar was created under the legendary guitarist's guidance and supervision by the very same artisans who handcraft his personal instruments. Fender has also created a special micro website to celebrate the limited edtion with reservation details, the story behind the guitar and amp, as well as information on how to donate to the Crossroads Centre at Antigua Foundation. Check out photos and read more at http://www.whereseric.com/news/2007/06/eric-clapton-crossroads-fender-stratocaster-limited-edition-guitar-packages-john-mayer.html Regards, The Where's Eric! Team eMail: info at whereseric.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at whereseric.com Sun Jun 24 19:43:04 2007 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:43:04 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Where's Eric! Issue 39 - Update Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0706241643t52430bfcjb3662bfe094e26d4@mail.gmail.com> Where's Eric! Issue 39 is at the printers. Current subscribers will have it in hand in just over 2 weeks. Included in the issue are summaries of the recently completed world tour plus a "train-spotter's guide" (every set-list from every show on the tour), a unique insight into the Fender Blackie tribute guitars and a detailed review of Eric's recent live collaboration with Stevie Winwood. Also read exclusive interviews with hot-shot guitarists Derek Trucks and Doyle Bramhall II plus competitions to win great prizes. Regards, The Where's Eric! Team eMail: info at whereseric.com www.whereseric.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Led Zep, who split in 1980 following the death of Bonham, have reunited only a handful of times in the last 20 years - most famously for Live Aid in 1985. But a tour has never been on the agenda for the group who invented hard rock with songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway To Heaven and Black Dog. Plans for the gig in London to remember Atlantic Records boss Ahmet Ertegun are in the advanced stages. Approaches have also been made to the Rolling Stones, Genesis, James Blunt, The Streets and Bloc Party. A friend of the band said: "Page, Plant and Jones spoke and agreed to do the memorial concert. They are waiting for a definite date. "And no-one can quite believe it, but during discussions about the concert they all gave the green light to a tour if it all goes well and they don't all fall out. "It has been hoped-for and denied for years. But this is closest they have ever come to a reunion tour. The feeling is that this is going to happen next year. "They have watched the way The Police and Pink Floyd have come back together. "And, of course, they would like to step up again to the world stage before they are all too old to do it. They certainly don't need the money. But they would like the adulation." A world tour by Led Zeppelin would generate a whole lotta cash. The Stones' epic A Bigger Bang tour has already grossed more than ?200million. But, with 300million album sales worldwide, money is not a concern for Led Zep. While they no longer make the mayhem for which they became famous - at their peak, the band wrote the rock rulebook for drink and drug-fuelled antics - the surviving members all still make music. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have continued to work together on-and- off and in 1998 released the album Walking Into Clarksdale. Plant, now 58, has never left his roots in the West Midlands and still lives on a farm near Kidderminster. Since splitting from his wife Maureen Wilson in 1982 he has remained single, although he has been romantically linked with singers Alannah Myles and Najma Akhtar. Often voted the best rock guitarist of all time in polls, Page, 63, from Hounslow, Middx, wrote the soundtracks to the Death Wish films in the 1980s. A renowned philanthropist, he was awarded an OBE two years ago for his charity work helping Brazilian slum children. His daughter Scarlett is a respected photographer. John Paul Jones, 61, from Sidcup in Kent, has continued as a musician and record producer and has worked with Paul McCartney, Brian Eno and R.E.M. John Bonham died aged 32 after choking on his own vomit following a drinking session. His son Jason is also a fine drummer and has filled in for his dad at the rare reunions as well as playing with Foreigner. ___________________________________________________________________________________ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html From gwornex at yahoo.com Tue Jun 26 12:34:01 2007 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:34:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Cream at the Grande Message-ID: <916706.2096.qm@web50112.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Heres a new set of photos from the Grande Ballroom during Creams tours....Also a shot of EC jamming with Mayall at the Grande in Oct. of '68 when EC was in town during the Farewell tour... http://www.thegrandeballroom.com/cream.html g.w. From fischfry at optonline.net Tue Jun 26 12:38:53 2007 From: fischfry at optonline.net (fischfry at optonline.net) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:38:53 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC Recording Sessions Message-ID: The bible for this is the book by Marc Roberty "Complete Recording Sessions". Covers all of his recorded work, including guest sessions, through 1992. Available cheap from Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0312137761/ref=dp_olp_2/102-7118543-0189729?ie=UTF8&qid=1182875709&sr=1-2Barry -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From llt58 at hotmail.com Tue Jun 26 15:06:57 2007 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:06:57 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla Tops Worst Covers List Message-ID: CLAPTON'S UNPLUGGED LAYLA TOPS WORST COVERS LIST ERIC CLAPTON's unplugged cover of his DEREK + THE DOMINOS hit LAYLA has topped a new internet poll to find the worst pop remake. Clapton's acoustic Layla beat out Puff Daddy's version of The Police's Every Breath You Take and Dolly Parton's ill-conceived cover of rock anthem Stairway To Heaven. In naming the Layla cover the worst, website RetroCrush.com insists, "It's the equivalent of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page doing a kazoo version of Stairway To Heaven." http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/claptons unplugged layla tops worst covers list_1035212 _________________________________________________________________ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Jun 26 22:07:47 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:07:47 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] wah wah musings Message-ID: <16806719.23843171182910067443.JavaMail.root@vms229.mailsrvcs.net> 1. reading the reprinted articles in the guitar legends EC special issue, it was interesting to read that EC bought his first wah wah from manny's in new york in 1967, and did "Tale of Brave Ulysses" the same day (i dont know if he meant the album recording or possibly live at MSG). maybe that's why he chose to add that song to the setlist during the Cream reunion shows at MSG in NY? 2. i am in the middle of watching brad paisley's "fifth gear" concert special on GAC. during the interview footage, he credits EC for saving him from years of ridicule in high school. anyways, during one of his songs, he and his second guitarist play biggie-sized wah wahs, balancing on them back and forth like mini surfboards! also, he finishes his hit song "she's everything I need" in a similar manner to the closing of "wonderful tonite", which is a very similar song in structure. his closing guitar solo in this song is outstanding as well..... out sambo8 From artaarias at yahoo.com Wed Jun 27 15:18:21 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:18:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Pre-order "Clapton" autobiography at Amazon.com Message-ID: <51209.43438.qm@web56901.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ***************************************************************************************** http://www.amazon.com/dp/038551851X/ref=pe_pe_606_6026240_pe_ar_v1 ***************************************************************************************** ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get the free Yahoo! toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/norton/index.php From artaarias at yahoo.com Wed Jun 27 15:31:30 2007 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:31:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] .....and Patti Boyd's book also. Message-ID: <257780.93976.qm@web56911.mail.re3.yahoo.com> *********************************************************************************************************************** http://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-Tonight-George-Harrison-Clapton/dp/0307393844/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/103-7032163-4363853 *********************************************************************************************************************** ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Jun 27 22:52:22 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:52:22 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] RnR HOF article (some EC content) Message-ID: <005a01c7b92f$5a5b8fe0$2f01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> funny article on who this writer thinks should be in the rock n roll hall of fame: http://www.clevescene.com/2007-06-20/news/rock-the-vote/2 below is the EC content: Sting Sting's schmaltzy adult-oriented rock is such an embarrassment to the Police, he should be barred from further collaborations with smooth-jazz artists. One could argue that he hasn't really rocked in years. His music is now the equivalent of a spiritual self-help book. But keep this in mind: He's the guy that wrote the bass line for "Roxanne." He's the one who so passionately crooned, "You don't have to put on the red light." After that, he could've crapped on a piece of notebook paper, and we'd all have called it art. And that's exactly what we did. Sting's solo career went on to win him plenty of critical acclaim, Grammys, a spot in the Songwriting Hall of Fame, and a collaboration with Puff Daddy. He can still pack Blossom and get penniless mothers to donate to Greenpeace. Sting is exactly the kind of inductee the Rock Hall loves -- a repeat offender with a dwindling solo career. Take Eric Clapton, for instance. He's been inducted three times already, including with Cream, the Yardbirds, and as a solo performer. Though no one would challenge the might of his ensemble work, including Derek & the Dominoes, his solo stuff was little more than flaccid soft-pop and riffs fit for a Chili's ribs commercial. Still, he's Clapton. If he shat on notebook paper, we'd call it art too. Since Clapton went in as a solo artist seven years after the Hall inducted Cream, it's almost a sure bet that Sting goes in 2010 -- seven years after the Police got their props. But that's only if the Hall doesn't induct that assortment of mummies known as the Traveling Wilburys instead. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Jun 27 22:55:12 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:55:12 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] more funny stuff from same article (with some EC content again) Message-ID: <006101c7b92f$bf8bcc40$2f01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> John Mayer Mayer is to Hendrix what Bolton was to Otis. Anyone who has heard "Your Body Is a Wonderland" knows that this guy is a total hack -- a sterile cum stain on the legacy of rock music. His lyrics are little more than calculated come-ons. His guitar work is better tagged "easy listening" than "rock." I wouldn't even compare the creep to Christopher "Sailing" Cross. The dude even has an on-and-off-again relationship with Jessica Simpson, which makes her look like the idiot. Still, this shaggy-haired frat boy has managed to fool critics into believing that he's brilliant. In February, Rolling Stone crowned Mayer the new "guitar god," proving that poor Jann is so painfully out of touch, he probably couldn't tell rock and roll from his own asshole. Then, last month, Time named Mayer one of the "Most Influential People of 2007." Esquire didn't even bother to write an article on Mayer -- they just handed him a spot as a guest columnist. Hopefully, by 2027 -- when Mayer's eligible for enshrinement -- people will come to their senses. But it's doubtful. Everyone compares Mayer to Eric Clapton. David Fricke, RS's most famous resident idiot, nicknamed him "Slowhand Jr." At first, the reference is puzzling. Clapton's work for the Yardbirds was sturdy, his legacy with Cream astounding. But then you're reminded of "Tears in Heaven" and Babyface collaborations, and it all makes sense. Mayer is the watered-down version of watered-down Clapton. He's a MOR fan's dirtiest wet dream. In fact, Mayer is probably the perfect pick for the Rock Hall in 2027. He's got all the skills of a rock god's waning solo career (see: Sting), and he's just getting started. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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No Umbrellas No outside food, so no coolers see here for more details: http://www.toyotapark.com/about/faq.asp ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 From alex.garcia at noos.fr Thu Jun 28 15:05:01 2007 From: alex.garcia at noos.fr (Alexandre DE MAGALHAES GARCIA) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:05:01 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Festival Rules of the Park In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4684065D.1030608@noos.fr> In the rules, I can read : *Cameras, photography and recording devices* No commercial or flash photography of any kind is permitted. Camcorders or any other audio/visual equipment is prohibited unless authorized in advance by the team/promoter or performer. Specifically, the use of the following equipment is not permitted: * Lenses or Lens Attachments over 6" * Monopods or tripods * Flash equipment of any sort Management reserves the right to change policies as events dictate. For most concerts, cameras and other recording devices are not permitted. My question is : are pictures taken without flash permitted ? I can't imagine going to this wonderful event and not leaving the show with some souvenir pictures... From msawin at hotmail.com Thu Jun 28 18:16:15 2007 From: msawin at hotmail.com (Michael Sawin) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:16:15 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: Sam, I couldn't agree with you more. This minor player has got famous by association. Just 'cos he hangs out with EC, doesn't mean he friggin' sounds like him! Doyle,Derek I have great respect for (still not in the same league, but good in different ways) but Mayer.... Even more sad,my son(and his friends) seem to like him-they think the song-writing is good, even though he's a little lame. Strange, isn't it, what appeals to the yoof of today. To me, Mayer is the musical equivalent of Jessica Simpson. He is to guitar playing what Mother Theresa is to Rock-climbing. Keep on spreading the gospel about Mayer-eventually enough people will hear and understand. _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Hotmail is here! http://www.newhotmail.co.uk From crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk Fri Jun 29 02:30:20 2007 From: crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk (crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:30:20 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: <20070629062232.M80303@vip.cybercity.dk> I actually like John Mayer's playing. Sure he's no Clapton, Doyle or Derek (although i don't share many of you digesters view on Derek- I find his playing style somewhat clumsy and much too often incoherent). But I still think Mayer plays very well. His acoustic performance with Clapton for the Katrina benefit was awesome. But I do agree that his songwriting still lacks in some points. He hasn't quite getten past the "Your Body Is A Wonderland"-style. But that doesn't change the fact that he plays a mean guitar. And I think we need "young" people like him to spread the blues/bluesy sounds to a younger audience. Not many are doing that today (Now I'll probably get flamed for not mentioning Joe Bonnamassa- and again I don't share the hype. Yes he is an amazing guitarplayer, but he's just another Hendrix-wannabe, IMO). Just my 5 Cents. /Kristian (Denmark) From eric.lacroix at free.fr Fri Jun 29 12:12:40 2007 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:12:40 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: <46852F78.7030109@free.fr> I don't like a lot the previous John Mayer's records, but the John Mayer Trio cd is very nice. He's a fine guitar player. I also like his guitar playing on Back Home. From jwalasko at telus.net Fri Jun 29 15:22:17 2007 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:22:17 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] various Clapton band members performing in Vancouver BC during the past week Message-ID: <0CD4D765-CEC7-4283-A505-FC36872C7856@telus.net> Hello Slowhanders, I've seen several Clapton-related artists perform in concert here in Vancouver in the past week or so; 1. Roger Waters on June 21 - his band included Katie Kissoon and Andy Fairweather-Low. Ms. Kissoon looks as lovely as always and sounded wonderful on her solo spots. Andy looked very nice as well (of course), and played some fantastic guitar solos. I remember when Andy stole the show with a great guitar solo at a Clapton concert I saw at the Albert Hall in 1992 and always wondered why he wasn't featured more by EC.... I noticed that Waters lip-sync'd through a large portion of his concert, by the way. 2. The next night was jazz legend, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, as part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. His drummer was EC alumnus Steve Jordan. I've never seen Sonny Rollins before - he's 77 years old but still plays amazingly. His band was comprised of excellent musicians, but their performance was hampered by a poor PA mix in the large hall they played in. 3. June 24 was The Derek Trucks Band, also as part of the Jazz Festival. Trucks had left Clapton's band by the time I saw the 2007 tour earlier this Spring, so June 24 was my first time seeing him. In the past, Trucks has had a few Clapton songs in his band's repertoire, but none were played the night I saw him. They did play some blues tunes familiar to EC fans; Key To The Highway, and The Forty-Four. Trucks' wife Susan Tedeschi joined the band to sing 5 or 6 numbers, and she played guitar as well - including some great wah- wah playing. I've heard some of Derek Truck's studio recordings, but they don't do justice to his impact in concert. His version of "My Favorite Things", done in the style of the John Coltrane quartet, was incredible... At the Trucks concert I saw a woman wearing a Cream Madison Square Garden 2005 t-shirt, and we had a short chat. She was English but had lived in Canada with her husband for many years. I've unfortunately forgotten her name, but I'll say hello again if she's watching this list. John Vancouver BC Canada From jason461 at gmail.com Fri Jun 29 19:15:05 2007 From: jason461 at gmail.com (Jason Lynch) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:15:05 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: <97ce38050706291615u6df00c57gf2421bc1023da3f7@mail.gmail.com> I have to say, I get really sick of defending this guy, but here's what I think: 1. He IS a good songwriter. Seriously. Those of you who play guitar, go look at the chord structures. There is a lot of really interesting stuff in their. No, he is not always gold, and yes, Your Body is a Waterpark is terrible, but come on, go listen to Try or Slow Dancing in a Burning Room or Neon, among others. Those are good songs. And really, this is a list for someone an artist who gave the world Wonderful Tonight, so let's be a little more judicious about taking the good with the bad. 2. He IS a good guitarist. A really good one, actually. He is clearly influenced by EC, but I can also hear the difference between the two of them. In reality, SRV is a bigger influence, though, again, I can hear the difference. Mayer may not be your cup of tea on the guitar, but that doesn't mean he's terrible. And while I'm at it, I am so very tired of hearing how this and such guitarist isn't in the same league as EC (ie Derek and Doyle). A long time ago I reached the conclusion that, eventually, you hit a level where it's impossible to determine who's better and it becomes about who you prefer. The genesis of this idea came from listening to enough EC and Jimi to realize that they were capable of copping each others styles if they wanted to. After that, it stopped being about who was better. They're just different. Same goes for Derek and Doyle. I will not say they are better than EC, nor will I say that EC is better than either of them. I will say this, I think Derek and Doyle have put out albums that are better than anything EC has done since Layla. I know that might be sacrilege around here, but I will absolutely take "Welcome" by Doyle and "Songlines" by Derek over anything Clapton has done since 1970. Now, their are a lot of Clapton albums over that time period that I like, but none that I would say are musically more interesting than the two I just named. Now, here's the important thing, you're free to disagree, but don't disagree by asserting your opinion as fact, start with "I think" and then provide reasons to back up what you say. 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Scott From katznik at optusnet.com.au Sat Jun 30 23:30:19 2007 From: katznik at optusnet.com.au (Jenny Katz) Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:30:19 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer References: <97ce38050706291615u6df00c57gf2421bc1023da3f7@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <008801c7bb90$28717f40$04126b3a@katz> EC has chosen to work with Mayer - does that put his taste in question? While I will go with the general concensus that his early stuff - a la Your Body is a Wonderland - is schmaltzy and lacking in substance, I agree with Jason; his later stuff is more mature, there is the SRV influence and I believe there is genuine talent there, including some good lyrics. Give the guy a bit of a break - most unknowns have to start somewhere to gain a following, and the pop arena is a good place to establish a name, which provides the platform for going in the direction they really want to - didn't EC do the same? Invariably, the real talent only emerges with time and age - he's relatively young, he's starting to appeal to a different audience (although unfortunately, he hasn't shaken the screaming sub-14 year olds yet) and personally I think he appeals to a wider audience than just the "yoof" (thank you Mike - long time ... how are you?) My 22 yr old daughter introduced him to me a few years ago, I have in turn introduced him to my contemporaries, all of whom really appreciate his music. There shouldn't be the comparison between him and EC/Doyle/Derek or any other, it's a matter of broadening one's spectrum, embracing different styles and acknowledging one's own preferences. We saw the earlier debates about Trucks vs EC on this tour - all of them superfluous. At the end of it all, it is a matter of taste. For me, no-one will ever usurp EC as the greatest, but I can still enjoy the other offerings out there. They do not have to be mutually exclusive. Oh, and as for Jessica Simpson - no-one is infallible, even JM. His musical talent is not determined by his choice in relationships - even if she is a fluff head. End of rant Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: Jason Lynch To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Mayer I have to say, I get really sick of defending this guy, but here's what I think: 1. He IS a good songwriter. Seriously. Those of you who play guitar, go look at the chord structures. There is a lot of really interesting stuff in their. No, he is not always gold, and yes, Your Body is a Waterpark is terrible, but come on, go listen to Try or Slow Dancing in a Burning Room or Neon, among others. Those are good songs. And really, this is a list for someone an artist who gave the world Wonderful Tonight, so let's be a little more judicious about taking the good with the bad. 2. He IS a good guitarist. A really good one, actually. He is clearly influenced by EC, but I can also hear the difference between the two of them. In reality, SRV is a bigger influence, though, again, I can hear the difference. Mayer may not be your cup of tea on the guitar, but that doesn't mean he's terrible. And while I'm at it, I am so very tired of hearing how this and such guitarist isn't in the same league as EC (ie Derek and Doyle). A long time ago I reached the conclusion that, eventually, you hit a level where it's impossible to determine who's better and it becomes about who you prefer. The genesis of this idea came from listening to enough EC and Jimi to realize that they were capable of copping each others styles if they wanted to. After that, it stopped being about who was better. They're just different. Same goes for Derek and Doyle. I will not say they are better than EC, nor will I say that EC is better than either of them. I will say this, I think Derek and Doyle have put out albums that are better than anything EC has done since Layla. I know that might be sacrilege around here, but I will absolutely take "Welcome" by Doyle and "Songlines" by Derek over anything Clapton has done since 1970. Now, their are a lot of Clapton albums over that time period that I like, but none that I would say are musically more interesting than the two I just named. Now, here's the important thing, you're free to disagree, but don't disagree by asserting your opinion as fact, start with "I think" and then provide reasons to back up what you say. (And no, Jessica Simpson comparisons are not reasons). End rant. -Jason -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From roubaix2000 at yahoo.com Sat Jun 30 23:56:07 2007 From: roubaix2000 at yahoo.com (roubaix) Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:56:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <253185.58488.qm@web30109.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Bravo Jason! slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: From: "Jason Lynch" Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Mayer I have to say, I get really sick of defending this guy, but here's what I think: 1. He IS a good songwriter. Seriously. Those of you who play guitar, go look at the chord structures. There is a lot of really interesting stuff in their. No, he is not always gold, and yes, Your Body is a Waterpark is terrible, but come on, go listen to Try or Slow Dancing in a Burning Room or Neon, among others. Those are good songs. And really, this is a list for someone an artist who gave the world Wonderful Tonight, so let's be a little more judicious about taking the good with the bad. 2. He IS a good guitarist. A really good one, actually. He is clearly influenced by EC, but I can also hear the difference between the two of them. In reality, SRV is a bigger influence, though, again, I can hear the difference. Mayer may not be your cup of tea on the guitar, but that doesn't mean he's terrible. And while I'm at it, I am so very tired of hearing how this and such guitarist isn't in the same league as EC (ie Derek and Doyle). A long time ago I reached the conclusion that, eventually, you hit a level where it's impossible to determine who's better and it becomes about who you prefer. The genesis of this idea came from listening to enough EC and Jimi to realize that they were capable of copping each others styles if they wanted to. After that, it stopped being about who was better. They're just different. Same goes for Derek and Doyle. I will not say they are better than EC, nor will I say that EC is better than either of them. I will say this, I think Derek and Doyle have put out albums that are better than anything EC has done since Layla. I know that might be sacrilege around here, but I will absolutely take "Welcome" by Doyle and "Songlines" by Derek over anything Clapton has done since 1970. Now, their are a lot of Clapton albums over that time period that I like, but none that I would say are musically more interesting than the two I just named. Now, here's the important thing, you're free to disagree, but don't disagree by asserting your opinion as fact, start with "I think" and then provide reasons to back up what you say. (And no, Jessica Simpson comparisons are not reasons). End rant. -Jason --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would rather hear Warren Haynes or Joe Bonamassa Scott From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jul 1 16:37:27 2007 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:37:27 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer References: <20070629062232.M80303@vip.cybercity.dk> Message-ID: <002c01c7bc1f$a40c3520$2f01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> hey kristian: have you ever seen bonamassa live? when i spoke to him after the last cleveland show, he said he was going to miss the crossroads show (he was invited) because he would be touring europe at the time. hopefully, he will be swinging by denmark if you havent already had a chance to see him live..... regards sam ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 2:30 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer >I actually like John Mayer's playing. Sure he's no Clapton, Doyle or Derek > (although i don't share many of you digesters view on Derek- I find his > playing style somewhat clumsy and much too often incoherent). But I still > think Mayer plays very well. His acoustic performance with Clapton for the > Katrina benefit was awesome. > > But I do agree that his songwriting still lacks in some points. He hasn't > quite getten past the "Your Body Is A Wonderland"-style. But that doesn't > change the fact that he plays a mean guitar. And I think we need "young" > people like him to spread the blues/bluesy sounds to a younger audience. > Not > many are doing that today (Now I'll probably get flamed for not mentioning > Joe Bonnamassa- and again I don't share the hype. Yes he is an amazing > guitarplayer, but he's just another Hendrix-wannabe, IMO). > > Just my 5 Cents. > > /Kristian (Denmark) > > From Garret74 at aol.com Sun Jul 1 19:04:23 2007 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 19:04:23 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Jessica Simpson Message-ID: What's wrong with Jessica Simpson? John is a fine artist...His last album was fantastic. You should listen to it. 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URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Mon Jul 2 09:22:46 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:22:46 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer Message-ID: For those of you who want to form an opinion of John Mayer live, he will be the headliner for WXRT's free 4th of July concert in Chicago's Grant Park, with the Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Rodrigo y Gabriella as support. The concert will be broadcast live on WXRT (93.1 FM) and also streamed live on 93XRT.com beginning at 3:00 Central time on Wednesday. Dale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Mon Jul 2 12:21:43 2007 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:21:43 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Jessica Simpson and Patti Harrison-Clapton FUNNY TANGENT? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Ok, I'll say it, I've been lurking for months but I'm going to go off on a tangent. While I like Mayer's work and think he's a fine guitarist, I lost a tiny amount of respect for him to know he was dating that talentless star Jessica Simpson. Then I thought about it, you can't judge a guy by one person he dated. In fact, when it comes to Clapton, Patti Harrison is best known for being a model and having a bit part in A Hard Day's Night or was it Help (where she met George Harrison. Now I am not slamming her as being akin to Jessica Simpson, but come on people, if people judged EC by who he dated, he would have retired by now! We have media saturation today with stars and starlets, we get exposed to the silliness of people like Jessica Simpson. Would someone really have said Clapton "sucks" in the 70s simply if Patti had be tabloid fodder? I doubt it! I plan on going to see Mayer on the 4th so if any of you want to meet up let me know via e-mail.

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Oh, and by the way, she had a small role in the movie "A Hard Days Night". IMHO, there is and can never be, any comparison between the two women. There is a lot of info out there on the Internet about Pattie, if you are interested in her life outside the modeling world. And of course, her book will be published in August. She was, and continues to be, a special spirit. She is, on some level, the original "Blond Rocker", and they both share the same birthday. best, e blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jul 3 09:06:57 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:06:57 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] More Crossroads musings Message-ID: <002701c7bd73$14e55110$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> It is interesting to speculate on artists that may appear unannounced at the Crossroads Festival. Mark Knopfler and Pete Townshend come to mind and are not currently on tour. But my money would be on Bonnie Raitt. The first Crossroads Festival was slammed not once, not twice, but three times for not featuring female guitarists. True, there are a couple of female performers this time around. Bonnie also appeared with Clapton, Cray, Vaughan and Guy for the SRV tribute. Another possibility is Susan Tedeschi (aka Mrs. Derek Trucks). But I don't know what to expect from Derek Trucks. He is the only performer with "solo" beside his name. Does that mean he'll do a set all by himself or does it mean he will just join other performers on stage? We'll see! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jul 3 09:07:12 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:07:12 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Well, now look what you've done! Message-ID: <002801c7bd73$14f137f0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> (Tongue inserted fully in cheek) Perhaps the talk of John Mayer's lack of guitar skills or questionable dating choices did it, but Mayer is not listed as one of the performers at the Crossroads Festival on www.pollstar.com Nor is the Crossroads Festival listed on his website. His name remains listed on www.toyotapark.com and on an old www.whereseric.com news item. Maybe Johnny Winter has been given Mayer's spot? Or this may mean nothing. During the first Crossroads Festival, I recall J.J. Cale being listed, then not listed, then appearing anyway. And by the way, what was the deal with John Mayer and Buddy Guy during the first Crossroads Festival? It looked like Buddy was 1) bound and determined to get his full thirty minutes despite B.B. running over and 2) he seemed intent on guitar dueling Mayer into submission. Finally, he just laid the guitar at Buddy's feet then meekly left the stage. but I've also heard that the powers that be were about to cut Buddy's power because he wouldn't get off the stage. Very strange. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Tue Jul 3 10:00:34 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:00:34 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] More Crossroads musings Message-ID: would love to see Bonnie at the Crossroads. we share the same initials! best, blond rocker ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Set to open at 9:00 AM when Festival gates open, the Village will entertain fans all day long and feature clinics for wanna-be guitar gods on a Village stage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za Tue Jul 3 10:27:59 2007 From: NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za (Nero Moodley) Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:27:59 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Lineup Message-ID: <80D5C4D232A6D61180E70002B39E2D11024DBAA3@pmbmail> no Mark Knopfler, Dave Gilmour, Peter Frampton?? Thats sad! -----Original Message----- From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com [mailto:Dale.Kalina at rrd.com] Sent: 03 July 2007 04:07 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Lineup According to the Crossroads Guitar Festival web site (http://www.crossroadsguitarfestival.org/index.html ) the lineup is listed as: Jeff Beck Doyle Bramhall III Eric Clapton Sheryl Crow Robert Cray Vince Gill Buddy Guy B.B. King Allison Krauss and Union Station with Jerry Douglas Sonny Landreth Albert Lee Los Lobos John Mayer John McLaughlin Willie Nelson Robert Randolph and the Family Band Robbie Robertson Hubert Sumlin The Derek Trucks Band Jimmie Vaughan Johnny Winter Steve Winwood ... and Bill Murray -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gipsj at optonline.net Tue Jul 3 10:54:57 2007 From: gipsj at optonline.net (gipsj at optonline.net) Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:54:57 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] Mayer and Simpson Message-ID: Cheers for Garrett. John is a fine player but actually too laid back at times. Saw him at a Buddy Guy blues show in NYC and he was great. Odd night as Buddy hardly played at all (hard to believe but true !) and let Mayer rip for a good 45 minutes. And what's wrong with Jessica Simpson - she's got great assets ! Jerry Regards, Jerry -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I remember seeing him and Edgar in 1971. Can't believe I'll see him again in 2007. Any talk of Mark Knopfler making an appearance ? Cheers, Jay From drpr at earthlink.net Wed Jul 4 12:09:05 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:09:05 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton and Johnny Winter Message-ID: <000801c7be55$a6d17170$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Great news about Robbie Robertson...and Bill Murray! > Have Clapton and Johnny Winter ever > played together anywhere? Yes - per Marc Roberty's "Slowhand - The Life and Music of Eric Clapton:" "On 12 June (1979) at the Stadium in Chicago, Clapton joined Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon for 'Got My Mojo Working'. Muddy Later joined Clapton with Johnny Winter for 'Kansas City' and 'Long Distance Call'. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jul 5 03:15:18 2007 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:15:18 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack's Back Message-ID: <000901c7bed4$3e32cf90$0300a8c0@dellws410> http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1046332007 Cream rises to top as Bruce finally gets degree - 50 years after angry walk-out RAYMOND HAINEY AS a precocious and talented teenager who believed he was destined for stardom, Jack Bruce thought he knew it all. So, when his tutors at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama failed to take his ideas on music seriously enough, he quit the course in protest. Now, nearly 50 years on, Jack Bruce, the rock legend who founded the superband Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, has returned to Scotland's national school of music to receive an honorary degree and make peace with the body he walked out on. Now 64, Bruce studied cello and classical composition at the RSAMD. But he was to find his fortune in rock music, becoming a millionaire as vocalist and bass player with Cream, a band that had hits with the likes of I Feel Free and Strange Brew. He returned to the RSAMD in Glasgow to accept his honorary degree from Jim Gourlay, the director of music. A spokesman for the academy said yesterday: "We are delighted to finally confer a degree on someone who turned out to be one of the most influential and successful musicians of his age. "Jack Bruce is hailed as one of the most powerful vocalists and bassists of all time. His pioneering playing on the electric bass guitar revolutionised the way the instrument is used. "His work with bands such as Cream, as well as his solo material, opened the doors to a new approach to the art of sound, breaking the barriers of tradition and creating a kind of music which had never been heard before." Chris Jisi, an American rock writer and guitar expert, said both Clapton and Baker had attracted more attention on stage. He said: "Bruce was at times overshadowed by the other two, even though he was the lead vocalist and main song writer who stirred this strange brew with vision and an unusually progressive bass style." Bruce already played in big bands around Glasgow while a student. And the multi-talented Glasgow-born musician took to the road after leaving the RSAMD, playing double bass in dance bands and jazz groups in London and mainland Europe. He also played with Manfred Mann before founding Cream in the 1960s. Bruce, who now lives in Suffolk, has worked with some of rock's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, who went on to become the Rolling Stones' drummer, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and Peter Frampton. He is also credited with influencing musicians ranging from Sting to Jaco Pastorius. Cream notched up 35 million album sales around the globe in only two years, won the first-ever platinum disc and virtually invented stadium-sized rock concerts, before splitting up in 1968. This article: http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1046332007 Last updated: 04-Jul-07 00:17 BST From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Thu Jul 5 09:52:04 2007 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:52:04 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads / Robbie & Johnny added !!! Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E0A57BB@mewtwo.RMS.local> Johnny Winters & Eric were both at BobFest in 1992(?), but they only played together in the big group jam at the end, I think. Debby J. -----Original Message----- From: joeyjay at att.net [mailto:joeyjay at att.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:22 PM To: Slowhand Submissions Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads / Robbie & Johnny added !!! Slowhanders, Wow, I love the addition of Robbie Robertson and Johnny Winter. I hope Robertson and Clapton play together during the show. I was just thinking about Robbie because I was watching my video of Robbie Robertson playing CCR with John Fogerty at the induction of CCR into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I love that performance. Springsteen comes out and plays with them also. Have Clapton and Johnny Winter ever played together anywhere? I can't recall anything. I thought maybe with the Muddy Waters link that their paths might have crossed somewhere. Its so great to see that Johnny has lasted this long. God bless him. I've heard that albinos have a limited life span generally speaking. I remember seeing him and Edgar in 1971. Can't believe I'll see him again in 2007. Any talk of Mark Knopfler making an appearance ? Cheers, Jay From slowhand810 at yahoo.com Thu Jul 5 14:19:33 2007 From: slowhand810 at yahoo.com (rick pasquazzi) Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 11:19:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Whatever happened to a dvd from the San Diego show from this tour? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <132382.19084.qm@web43142.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> SSIA... Rick --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Thu Jul 5 15:26:07 2007 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:26:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] More Mayer Message-ID: Dr. Pr. Wrote: (Tongue inserted fully in cheek) Perhaps the talk of John Mayer's lack of guitar skills or questionable dating choices did it, but Mayer is not listed as one of the performers at the Crossroads Festival on www.pollstar.com Nor is the Crossroads Festival listed on his website. His name remains listed on www.toyotapark.com and on an old www.whereseric.com news item. FWIW: In a radio interview prior to his performance at the Taste of Chicago yesterday, JM made reference to his coming back to Chicago for the Crossroads festival. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KMaksin at NCICAP.org Fri Jul 6 12:38:46 2007 From: KMaksin at NCICAP.org (Ken Maksin) Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:38:46 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] 27 Winters ago or so... References: Message-ID: <006A38FCB6A0C246AB7788AD16B1BAFD02AD4B@txexc02.ncicap.org> Hello Jay, You are correct with the Muddy link. During Clapton's 1979 (June 12??) tour with McKinnley Morganfield at Chicago Stadium, Johnny Winters came out and mixed it up with Clapton for a few songs with Muddy as maestro. Hands down one of the best shows I've seen. Willie Dixon also showed up and belted out a couple songs. There was review of the show in Rolling Stone that had a picture of Muddy & Clapton, & I believe Albert Lee. been a long time and may have dates(s)incorrect. I still have one of the t-shirts from the show. cheers, ken m >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Have Clapton and Johnny Winter ever played together anywhere? I can't recall anything. I thought maybe with the Muddy Waters link that their paths might have crossed somewhere. Its so great to see that Johnny has lasted this long. God bless him. I've heard that albinos have a limited life span generally speaking. I remember seeing him and Edgar in 1971. Can't believe I'll see him again in 2007. Any talk of Mark Knopfler making an appearance ? Cheers, Jay From neil.saunders at scscareers.com.au Sat Jul 7 05:29:13 2007 From: neil.saunders at scscareers.com.au (SCS - Neil Saunders) Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:29:13 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: Box Set Offer Message-ID: <004201c7c079$4c0c7890$0202a8c0@yourd573489b0b> I am offering the Scott made box set to the 1st 3 responders with burners who will reoffer and 1 without a burner. This is open to Australia/New Zealand and Asia as US seems to be well covered. Thanks to Scott for putting this together , and to Bill Beggs for distributing to me. --------------------------------- Still have 1 set left any takers? Regards, Neil -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Jul 8 13:39:11 2007 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:39:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Roy Rogers Message-ID: <379385.3267.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> (For a good time) Check this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsr6rn4TFbY&mode=related&search= We saw Roy Rogers a yr ago in Berkeley in a coffee house called Freight&Salvage where he plays regularly. We sat in the front row. He played w/Norton Buffalo. It was an amazing show... He would be perfect to tour with Eric - got to be one of the hardest working men in the business! Any thoughts why he and Eric haven't worked together (to my knowledge)? 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Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469 From neil.saunders at scscareers.com.au Thu Jul 12 19:12:48 2007 From: neil.saunders at scscareers.com.au (SCS - Neil Saunders) Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:12:48 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Box Set Offer Closed Message-ID: <008b01c7c4da$2a73df60$0202a8c0@yourd573489b0b> Box set offer is now closed, sets going to Woff - Morisset, NSW (Aust), Peter - Riverside, TAS (Aust), John - Calgary, Canada, Jon - Bathurst NSW (Aust) and Craig - Auckland, New Zealand (burnerless). Please look for re offers. Regards, Neil -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From EFSCHUL at aol.com Fri Jul 13 13:09:16 2007 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:09:16 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Live CD set Message-ID: Art, maybe its the SD show? Does anyone know? nice! e blond rocker ************************************** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From maiden at blueyonder.co.uk Sat Jul 14 12:32:14 2007 From: maiden at blueyonder.co.uk (Paul Cook) Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:32:14 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 214 References: Message-ID: <012801c7c634$8b1e3440$1e572152@paul> ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 5:01 PM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 214 > Send Slowhand mailing list submissions to > slowhand at planet-torque.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > slowhand-request at planet-torque.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Slowhand digest..." > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Today's Topics: > > 1. Eric Clapton Live CD set (EFSCHUL at aol.com) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > From map47 at telus.net Sun Jul 15 16:52:19 2007 From: map47 at telus.net (anthony plowden) Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:52:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] video anthology Message-ID: <010a01c7c722$08e80f70$1d56b742@mapp> hi, just finished watching the scorsese "nothing but the blues"! it is criminal that this has not been released commercially,i have never seen e.c. that engaged! by the way has anyone heard anything about the release of an upcoming video anthology on e.c.? i did see something on this list awhile back about something being in production? anyone have any info at all? thanks map47 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From psalm51vs10 at hotmail.com Mon Jul 16 07:55:56 2007 From: psalm51vs10 at hotmail.com (selah *) Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:55:56 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] World Box Re-Offer Message-ID: Thanks to the generosity of Wesley Gabbard, I can re-offer the World Box set to two with burners and one without. These will go to the first responders. Respond privately, please. And many thanks to you, Wes! _________________________________________________________________ Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play Chicktionary!?? http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_wlmailtextlink -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Tue Jul 17 05:55:56 2007 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:55:56 +0800 Subject: [Slowhand] No EC Content But Still Worth A look At Message-ID: <00aa01c7c858$ab94c740$0200a8c0@trevor> Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWl_5NujBw -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za Tue Jul 17 00:09:46 2007 From: NMoodley at lg0331.kzntl.gov.za (Nero Moodley) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:09:46 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads Strat Message-ID: <80D5C4D232A6D61180E70002B39E2D11024DBD06@pmbmail> Hi all, Fyi from Fender site: You can pre order EC's guitar and Amp now:..with the crossroads graphic drawn by Clapton. Also John Mayer's Strat up for grabs. http://www.fender.com/crossroads/index.php?page=reservation Regards NM SA From phaworth at bigpond.net.au Tue Jul 17 07:08:03 2007 From: phaworth at bigpond.net.au (Peter Haworth) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:08:03 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Re-offer Message-ID: <001a01c7c862$bf28a290$0300a8c0@STUDY> Thanks to Neil Saunders I am re-offering The World Tour set to Australian residents only - 3 with burners, 1 without burner. Please respond privately to phaworth at bigpond.net.au Can also offer the Sydney tour show thanks to Jenny Katz, same deal. Apologies for delay in doing so Peter In tassie From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jul 17 08:53:11 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:53:11 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC reference in Zevon biography Message-ID: <000b01c7c872$8be954a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> I just finished reading the Warren Zevon biography "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" by Crystal Zevon. A couple of people near and dear to this list were mentioned. On page 267, Julia Mueller, a former girlfriend that Zevon almost married, recalls an early date: "...He asked me what kind of music I liked. I said the blues. He thought I was saying that because he had just done 'Hindu Love Gods,' and I said I liked Eric Clapton. He got mad about that because Eric Clapton had gotten all the 'Color of Money' attention over him." As you may know, Clapton's "It's In The Way That You Use It" and Zevon's "Werewolves of London" were both on the soundtrack. Then on page 239, Andy Slater, a former manager and current President/CEO of Capitol Records, describes the rehearsals for Warren's appearance on the short-lived "Night Music" TV show: "Warren calls me from New York. He says, 'You've got to get out here right away.' I said, 'Warren, I can't. I have the Beastie Boys in the middle of this record. What's the problem?' He says, 'These guys can't play.' I said, "Warren, what are you talking about? This is David Sanborn, Omar Hakim, Willie Weeks, Hiram Bullock. These are the greatest players in New York.' He says, 'They can't play rock. They're jazz buffs. You got to get out here right away.' " However, I think Mr. Slater is mistaken. I can find no evidence of Willie Weeks being on "Night Music." Instead, Marcus Miller is repeatedly mentioned as the musical director of the show. One picture of Warren and the bass player is included at http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/misc/sanborn-night-music-dvd.htm and of course, the clip can be found on www.youtube.com There is an online petition to induct Zevon into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at www.warrenzevon.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jul 17 09:05:28 2007 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:05:28 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] John Mayer on TV Message-ID: <000c01c7c873$26c57ee0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> The other thing I found interesting on the Fender site was this: John ... and a guest ... on TV! Make sure you tune in for John's performance Friday morning (7/20) on ABC's Good Morning America. Don't miss John and his special guest; check your local listings for air time! Interesting to speculate - could EC be the guest? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From david.gourlay at oracle.com Tue Jul 17 14:23:03 2007 From: david.gourlay at oracle.com (David Gourlay) Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:23:03 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC World Tour - Canada Message-ID: <20070717142303921.00000003444@dgourlay-us> My turn - I sent 2 copies of the World Tour to Steve McK and Anthony B here in Canada. d -----Original Message----- From: Peter Haworth [mailto:phaworth at bigpond.net.au] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 7:08 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] World Tour Re-offer Thanks to Neil Saunders I am re-offering The World Tour set to Australian residents only - 3 with burner