[Slowhand] Staples/San Diego Random Rubble

[EFSCHUL at aol.com]

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
 
 
 
 



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