From jfw at insightbb.com Tue Jan 1 00:21:25 2008 From: jfw at insightbb.com (John Whitney) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:21:25 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitars/soho comment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001c84c36$27e604b0$77b20e10$@com> Where in the world do you get your information? Where did you learn of the image problem of Gibson in the 1970's because Gibson made the "worst flat tops ever made"? As I recall in the 1970's, players from Elvis to Pete Townsend, caused the SJ200 became known as the King of the Flat Tops. Let me see, during the "image problem" period, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and several other silly players of strings, selected Gibson acoustics. There is no question that the Gibson v Fender debate was hot, but it never crossed from the electric into the acoustic stage. I am just surprised by your comment, and would be delighted if you could provide some source, ie., something other than a personal revelation. When you say "some of the worst flat top guitars ever made in the 70's" it astonishes me. If that is the case in your locale, could you PLEASE tell me some of the local shops that are selling these inferior products at a lowball price? I am ready to buy a few immediately! John Whitney Message: 2 Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:33:49 -0500 From: wdeli at aol.com Subject: [Slowhand] guitars To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Message-ID: <8CA195390751562-1A10-1AB4 at webmail-mf17.sysops.aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" i agree, Their Montana shop is a different story..I think they make really nice flat top guitars there now and have tried to fix their image of some of the worst flat top guitars ever made in the 70's ... ? The reason Heritage stopped trying to make?flat top guitars (and the guys told me this directly) was that they "never knew how to make a really good one".. soho ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 9, Issue 410 **************************************** From art-and-music at bluewin.ch Tue Jan 1 15:31:40 2008 From: art-and-music at bluewin.ch (art-and-music) Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:31:40 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] 4 cd compilation of 2006/07 tour Message-ID: <200801012031.m01KVWMR027000@mail.teleport.ch> Hi everybody First of all a happy new year to everybody. Keep on rocking. Unfortunately my computer had a breakdown and some of my emails etc. went lost. Some time ago I got from somebody from slowhand digest a four cd compilation of erics latest world tour. Unfortunately I haven't found anymore information about this 4 cds set like name of it, songlist and where they were recorded. Can anybody out there help me to get me again this information. Many tks and brgs Boris Ec fanclub Switzerland ericclaptonfanclub at gmx.ch -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From art-and-music at bluewin.ch Tue Jan 1 15:33:20 2008 From: art-and-music at bluewin.ch (art-and-music) Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:33:20 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] are there any rumours around that ec could do the shows with winwood also at the albert hall??? Message-ID: <200801012033.m01KXCtQ029722@mail.teleport.ch> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wdeli at aol.com Tue Jan 1 23:37:11 2008 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:37:11 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] guitars Message-ID: <8CA1B1046488D04-9B8-18F3@WEBMAIL-DG04> just because they played them does not mean they liked them,have you ever asked? Here is an exact quote from?George Gruhn's Book? "Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars" ? Flat tops from the 70's are considered to be mediocre by consensus of players, collectors, and even the Gibson company.? Workmanship on flat tops of that period was at a low point, and the double X bracing pattern used at that time was detrimental to tone production. ? P 105 the guy is talking about a lot of the Gibson acoustics made in the 60's that those guys used.? They were ok guitars.. ? The 70's models are most notorious for needing neck resets ( an expensive repair made necessary to be even able to play the guitars).? They are not worth much is the resale or vintage market, and probably never will be except for antique value.? ? ? Not trying to be unkind, just factual. ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Tue Jan 1 23:45:01 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:45:01 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Rock Fad fades.....from the Boise paper archives! Message-ID: I think all of you digesters will chuckle at this one from the Boise paper. http://www.geetarz.org/funniez/pps/rock-and-roll.pdf Happy New Year! Thanks to Mark D. for posting on website for all to see. Scott Wallenberg From wdeli at aol.com Wed Jan 2 00:05:38 2008 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:05:38 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] guitars Message-ID: <8CA1B143FB028C2-9B8-198D@WEBMAIL-DG04> john,check this sight & then compare to martins,a little controversy is good for the soul here at the first of the year,don,t you agree,sohoClick here: Gbase - Gear List ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Wed Jan 2 17:09:38 2008 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:09:38 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks - "I Feel Free" In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Derek Trucks and wife Susan Tedeschi performed Cream's "I Feel Free" as the opening number on their New Year's Eve show in Atlanta. Interesting performance with Derek on slide. It's the first time I've known him to play any Cream songs. You can listen to it (and all the songs) at http://www.archive.org/details/ dtb2007-12-31.flac24_soul_stew_revival_avantoneCK1b I saw these two when they were in Orlando two days before. Amazing show. They don't really do a bunch of his songs or her songs, but a lot of old covers and things. If you get a chance to see them, you should. From greghilker at gmx.de Thu Jan 3 01:07:32 2008 From: greghilker at gmx.de (Greg Hilker) Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:07:32 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] guitars Message-ID: <477C7BA4.2050208@gmx.de> "wdeli at aol.com", your link didn't make it onto the digest... But to add my 2 cents to the '70's Gibson flattop acoustic "discussion": Martin also messed-up in the '70's! I am the proud original owner of a 1972 Martin D-18. A number of years ago the pick guard started lifting off the top and the top itself cracked near the pickguard. I had a chance to talk personally with Christian F. Martin IV at an acoustic guitar show and mentioned this to him. He "admitted" this was a typical problem for Martin's from that period. He told me that back then, Martin did not glue the pickguard to the top, but rather used the varnish to secure it. The result of this was exactly the problem I had. I got it fixed and the guitar still sounds great, but you wouldn't expect Martin to make such a mistake. BTW, the neck also does not have an adjustable truss rod which Martins today have. Knock on wood -- I've never had any neck warping problems and the action is still great! Sch?ne Gr??e, Greg Hilker-Schmele From Garret74 at aol.com Thu Jan 3 12:17:13 2008 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:17:13 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Martins Message-ID: >>>BTW, the neck also does not have an adjustable truss rod which Martins to= day have. Knock on wood -- I've never had any neck warping problems and t= he action is still great!<<< Greg, I have exactly the same problem, and I haven't fixed it yet. I have a 1970 D-18, and the pick guard has seperated from the body of the guitar, but I don't have any cracks, except for a slight one from the bridge to the sound hole. Guitar sounds better than ever, but the action rose...I like to use it as a slide guitar now, but I don't play it very often... I also have a D-42 and a D-28...and I tend to use them now... Garret **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Thu Jan 3 13:48:18 2008 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:48:18 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks - "I Feel Free" Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105D58@mewtwo.RMS.local> I saw Susan & Derek in Boca Raton, FL last Friday night (12/28). They did the same show as in Orlando; they called it the Soul Stew Revival. There was an opening act, a blues band with Derek's vocalist leading (can't recall his name), very good. Then a compilation of Susan, Derek, and both bands came on & rocked the place. Uncle Butch showed up at the end, and played drums on a song or two. There was also a young man named Duane Trucks, playing drums - brother of Derek, perhaps? It was his (Duane's) 19th birthday, too. Happy New Year to all of my fellow Slowhanders! Debby J. -----Original Message----- From: David Fynan [mailto:clwphils at tampabay.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 5:10 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Derek Trucks - "I Feel Free" Derek Trucks and wife Susan Tedeschi performed Cream's "I Feel Free" as the opening number on their New Year's Eve show in Atlanta. Interesting performance with Derek on slide. It's the first time I've known him to play any Cream songs. You can listen to it (and all the songs) at http://www.archive.org/details/ dtb2007-12-31.flac24_soul_stew_revival_avantoneCK1b I saw these two when they were in Orlando two days before. Amazing show. They don't really do a bunch of his songs or her songs, but a lot of old covers and things. If you get a chance to see them, you should. From Garret74 at aol.com Thu Jan 3 15:54:18 2008 From: Garret74 at aol.com (Garret74 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:54:18 EST Subject: [Slowhand] is this true? Was this the lineup this year? Message-ID: The Best New Year's Eve in England with Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh NEW YEARS EVE IN ENGLAND Article written by George "Santana" Fender Stratocaster Gibson Les Paul : As a professional rock musician for the last thirty years, I have had many opportunities to experience the New Year's Eve in many countries around the world. This particular New Year, however, I was in England and spent probably the best time ever. No, it wasn't with the thousands crowded along the River Thames to watch the firework display and queue up for hours to see London from the London Eye and it wasn't at some 'posh do' that would set me back a month's wages. It took place in a small leisure centre just outside a small Surrey village, cost me less than ?50 and not a drop of alcohol was available to drink. 'The best?' I hear you say but this sounds really boring... Oh no, my friend, this is the third time I have attended this event and each time is a magical experience and I can't imagine that it could get better but each year it does, and this year was the New Year of all New Years! So what was it that has caused me so much excitement? Maybe you are thinking I have experienced some kind of religious revelation, perhaps I saw a star hovering over this small venue in this small obscure English village? Well, in one way you would be right! But not one star - there were many. And these stars were not celestial bodies but real human ones! One was called Eric, another Gary, there was Pete and Joe, Andy and Richard. Let me share my story with you. Every year I am lucky enough to get hold of tickets to this private function that is organised by some of these above named to raise money for a particular charity close to their heart. Because the venue is small, the tickets are limited to as many people you can comfortably get into a large sports hall without contravening Health and Safety Regulations. The hall is laid out with decorated tables around the edge of a large dance floor and towards one end , a large stage is constructed at one end which professional sound and stage technicians have set up to give an impressive Wembley Arena output with the intimacy of a village hall. On this stage, every year a special band plays live for more than three hours and it is this band that makes the celebration so magical. As a band, it is completely unknown and you will never find reference to it wherever you search in the musical media. Each year the band takes a different name and this year it was called the 'Totally Abandoned' Band. Its leader, for one night only, is probably one of the best rock and blues guitarist England has had and is known worldwide. Some songs that you will all know from this guy are Layla, I Shot the Sheriff, Lay Down Sally....now perhaps you can see why I am so excited....yes, it's Eric Clapton! Now Eric Clapton by himself would be pretty mind-blowing. But put him together with Gary Brooker from Procol Harum, Andy Fairweather Low originally from the 1960s British band Amen Corner and still going strong touring with some of the best musicians of the 60s and 70s, and to this mix Joe Walsh from the US band, The Eagles, stir in Pete Townshend from the Who and sprinkle liberally with Ringo Starr from The Beatles and ........be blown away!!!! A jamming session pare excellence! As a professional musician myself, having spent 30 years of my adult life earning my living in this precarious profession, to see 'The Big Boys' like this and to be able to get so close to them was beyond any dream I could have had. Top this though! My wife's friend and her family are the warm up band and this friend's husband kindly took me backstage where I could have a clear and private view of Ringo drumming whilst singing 'Boys'. Later I sidled in there again and this time was met by an extremely friendly Pete Townshend who shook my hand and wished me a Happy New Year. So that was it....my New Year celebration....breathing the same oxygen as my heroes. A big thanks to everyone who made this event something I will take to my grave. Not just to the Boys but to all the staff who made the night such a resounding success. Can't wait for New Year 2009!! Happy New Year everyone. And, in Ringo's words: 'Peace, Man' Here are some of my favourite songs from those Great Guys. Ringo Star(Beatles) with a little help from friends...(too many on the stage) **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbroholm at sbcglobal.net Fri Jan 4 21:17:13 2008 From: jbroholm at sbcglobal.net (John Broholm) Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:17:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] 1970's guitars Message-ID: <364239.50841.qm@web81015.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I second the opinion of those who don't think much of '70s Gibsons. My perspective: I ran the LP/tape section at a music store near Denver that sold guitars, which meant that once in a while I'd sell a guitar myself (even a banjer or two, wonder of wonders). I sure played a whole lot of guitars. This was 1975-6. The Gibson acoustics were primarily trash. I saw J's, super-J's, Gospels, Doves & others. (No comment on the electrics -- I just didn't pay them as much attention.) The company produced a whole lot of "seconds" in those days -- guitars that didn't pass the quality inspection, so they were wholesaled at a discount. (Of course, our rapacious owner went ahead and put full retail price on them.) Talk about flaws. Bad finish. Bad neck joints. Clunky tone. In those days, Martins were over-priced but nice. Guild, as a company, was on the ropes. Taylor hadn't really gotten going yet. Guitar-building was not exactly in a golden era. But there were hopeful signs. Takamine was just coming on the market with its Martin-copies, and everybody was amazed at how good they were considering the price. Around the same time, Yamaha was producing mediocre but consistently reliable folk guitars (and classicals, too). Never exactly loved them, but they were dependable. I picked up a used '70s Gibson Gospel (maple, before they went to mahogany plywood) a few years later. Loved the playability, loved the sound, had to have the neck COMPLETELY re-set TWICE. The top had cracked, too, but somebody had done a really nice repair on it. I have an early- '70s Martin 0-18 now, and the pickguard is pulling up. That's a common problem on many '70s guitars, not just Martins. (That is a dandy little guitar, regardless of the pickguard.) Chris Martin IV, by the way, has said locally (Lawrence, Kan.) that he cares not a whit for vintage guitars. Good thing lots of other people do. Gibson changed hands several years later. The first thing the new owner did (according to a feature I saw in National Geo Traveler Magazine) was put a stop to the selling of seconds. They put those guitars through a bandsaw instead, and the company shipped only first-quality guitars. Made a real difference. They always had good designs. But, boy, did the quality in the '70s stink. Take it from somebody who worked for a dealer. There used to be such a thing on this list (at least in theory) as mandatory EC-content. So, here's mandatory EC content: never have seen him playing a Gibson acoustic. Wish he would buy back that ES-335 and get rid of everything else. Back to my longstanding lurk mode. JB jbroholm at sbcglobal.net From orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com Sat Jan 5 12:40:29 2008 From: orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com (jess mayers) Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 09:40:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Gibson guitars Message-ID: <15273.47143.qm@web82508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi JB, Hope you're faring well in your neck of the woods. I saw your post on the 'Slowhand-Digest' re: Gibson guitars of the 1970's. At that time, not having enough money to buy one, I settled for whatever I could afford. I was in a band at that time with a bass player who bought a Martin guitar that, within a year, had issues with the pick-guard and with the wood splitting on the back side. It was a costly repair, covered under warranty. It's only been in the past 10 years that I could get pretty much get what I want (always looking for a good deal). That's how I came upon my Takamine in a pawn shop several years ago. I played the Takamine, then a comparable Gibson (I forget the model number), they both were excellent, the Takamine was going for two hundred dollars less, that's what I went with. Fast forward to this past December. I wandered into a Guitar Centre near where I live, to get a part for my Telecaster, a guitar tuner and some picks. Then for 'shits 'n grins' (can you relate?) I strolled over to the guitar side of the store to play a Gibson ES-335. I told the manager, 'Toondog', my interest in the guitar and, not planning to buy anything, he told me, boy do I have a deal for you. He led me back over to behind the cash register where a brand new, gorgeous, 'Lucille', ES-355 (B.B. King model) was on display, 1/2 price (it lists for $2800). I took it down, played it, fuck, this is a gorgeous guitar. Still, at 1/2 price... I happened to have a 10% off card in my pocket for the Guitar Centre, I asked Toondog if they'd honor the card, he got back to me a few minutes later that, yes, they would. It included a plush Gibson custom guitar case. So, I bought it, out the door, at $1375. Beautiful axe. On top of that, after I got it home, I noticed that it had a rattle on the 6th string, I took it back a few days later to see if they would do a 'set up' on the guitar. They told me to take it to their contract Luthier, so I got a full guitar set-up, comped, that would've cost about $150. Beautiful guitar. Now with all the talk bantering about on the digest Gibson quality going down... no, this guitar is a beauty. The upper end guitars - electric or acoustic - are still works of art. The mid-range stuff, for the masses, those may be questionable. It's all in the eye of the beholder. I say, play it, make the guitar purr, see if it sounds and feels right. Then make a decision. onwards - Jess --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Mon Jan 7 18:36:17 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:36:17 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] 70's Martin story Message-ID: I had a 1972 D-18 which I bought used in 1982 because I "had to have a Martin" kept it for 15 years....NEVER loved it. OK to play for about an hour then my left hand would cramp. Finally I asked my guitar hero/friend Lauren Ellis http://www.laurenellis.com/ for advice and she turned me on to Larrivees http://www.larrivee.com/2_main/main.html Traded it for a Larrivee D-9. I now own 4 Larrivees....fantastic instruments. Scott Wallenberg From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Tue Jan 8 02:37:46 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:37:46 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton: Budokan 1997 Message-ID: <001601c851c9$607473a0$215d5ae0$@net> Another unofficial DVD release has made its way into the mainstream. On the outside cover its called Eric Clapton: Budokan 1997 Looking at the disc, I wondered whether I was being hoodwinked into buying a computer game. There's a fantasy wizard, with the title The Way of the Wizards (WOW 187). No mention of Eric on the disc label. The only way the sales person was able to find the disc was by comparing the disc label to a tiny picture of the wizard on the back cover. The concert date is 27th October 1997 and features: AFL (guitar), Chris Stainton & Joe sample (keyboards), Dave Bronze (bass), Steve Gadd (drums), Tessa Niles & Katie Kissoon (backing vocals). The DVD is 87 minutes long; in NTSC format; 4:3 screen mode; Digital Dolby only. Aside from this, it all good i.t.o. both sound and picture quality. The performance is worthwhile Clapton on the 4th last date of that year's Far East Tour. Two songs from the night's performance are missing on the DVD: "Broken Hearted" and "Pilgrim". Kevin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Tue Jan 8 03:00:21 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:00:21 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Simon Climie Missing Message-ID: <001b01c851cc$86ccb500$94661f00$@net> The man's name is nowhere to be found on the credits of Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007. Is this an indication that Eric no longer needs him? Is this a cause for celebration among TRUE Clapton fans? Also noted that Doyle Bramhall II was one of the people responsible for EC's concert mix. Can he be blamed therefore for the mess-up on EC's guitar part on "Why Does Love Got to be So Sad?" Will he become the next Clapton associate to be lambasted for Eric's diminishing guitar role? I, for one, am all for the haunting incidental music he wrote and performed on the CGF 2007 soundtrack. One more thing, for those of us who at times wish Eric would do something with his hair each year, as was the norm in days gone by, he looked positively awful when he was wearing Bill Murray's wig. Just think of it, he'd have to wear sunglasses too - like Jeff Beck. Wonder if we can blame Simon Climie for Eric's practical hairstyle? Time will no doubt tell. Kevin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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While the "reissues" aren't as accurate as they could be, that is a separate issue from quality. I had occasion to own a reissue J-45 for a while that was a stunningly good sounding guitar, but ultimately I couldn't handle the "modern" neck profile. Should Gibson elect to produce a J-45 with a nice hand filling 'v' profile neck, I'm in there ... 2) The 1970s Gibson acoustics were indeed, in general, mediocre. Lutherie is a business, and the main problem, at least on the acoustic side, was that the corporate owners of the brand wanted to see a reduction in warranty returns. An acoustic guitar, at its heart, is an engineering compromise between the tension of the steel strings (several hundred pounds of force at concert tuning) and the strength of the bracing. Of course, one could put strings on a block of concrete, steel, or solid wood, and on the other end, one could produce a stunningly "open" sounding acoustic, that would fail structurally quite quickly. The trick to producing a "production" acoustic, is to find a happy place between these two extremes. I used to frequent a local builder's shop for years, and on the wall they had a 1970s Gibson top mounted, braces out, with a sign that had some sort of pithy comment on it (I can't remember the exact wording). The point was, the bracing on that 1970s Gibson top, was MASSIVE and tone-deadening, and the Gibson top was the epitome of what they were striving NOT to produce. Nowadays the larger acoustic manufacturers seem to have found a happy medium, and brace their tops strongly, but not overbuilt, for most purposes. It's one of the reasons that an independent builder will usually always have an edge, tonally, over a mass produced guitar like a Martin or a Gibson, because the builder can get closer to that theoretical "edge", especially with some one on one interaction with the player. Obviously someone who will play fingerstyle jazz is going to want a more responsive, less braced box, than Pete Townshend, who probably NEEDS those 200's braced with carbon fiber ;) 3) Someone asked if EC had ever been spotted with a Gibson acoustic, and the closest I can think of, is that during the late 1980s at least in concert, EC did occasionally use a Gibson "Chet Atkins SST", this was actually a quite clever semi-solidbody that looked like a (thin) acoustic, fitted with piezo pickups. Since piezos (at least in my opinion) pretty much sound like crap whether they are in a $100 solid body or a $10,000 Martin, the Chet SST always struck me as a great "acoustic" for stage work. EC also played the gut string version of the Chet on occasion, again it was a solid body guitar that gave the appearance of a classical guitar, at least from the front. But I don't recall seeing EC with any standard Gibson acoustic, at least not doing any stage work. Meanwhile Martin will keep cranking out the EC "signature" editions, and hopefully the income will help buy Chris Martin IV a better hairpiece (if that's not a hairpiece, it's simply the worst haircut this side of Don King). 4) Last but not least, who needs real guitars when one can play AIR GUITAR, and now there's a new product to help us all with that: http://www.dailytech.com/Guitar+Hero+Begets+Air+Guitar+Rocker/article10278.htm One can only hope that future versions will include an "EC Buckle". Rock on! ~AG From davemcaffee at hotmail.com Wed Jan 9 12:03:04 2008 From: davemcaffee at hotmail.com (Dave McAffee) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:03:04 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] gibson guitar quality In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I don't play but I'm looking to buy my first guitar. I found this article. Tell me what you think. http://www.dinosaurrockguitar.com/interviews/MrX.shtml _________________________________________________________________ Make distant family not so distant with Windows Vista? + Windows Live?. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/digitallife/keepintouch.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_VideoChat_distantfamily_012008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davemcaffee at hotmail.com Wed Jan 9 12:12:37 2008 From: davemcaffee at hotmail.com (Dave McAffee) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:12:37 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton red Tele In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: What happened to Claptons red Tele he bought with the Yardbirds? I read some where he still played it with the Bluesbreakers, are there any recordings of hime playing the Tele with Mayall?. _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_012008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artaarias at yahoo.com Wed Jan 9 16:42:08 2008 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:42:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton/Winwood opening act Message-ID: <541036.52800.qm@web56906.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ******************************************************************************************************* Rumour has it the Pete Townsend will be the opening act for this MSG event. ******************************************************************************************************* AA ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Jan 9 19:56:17 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:56:17 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's Red Telecaster Message-ID: >> What happened to Claptons red Tele he bought with the Yardbirds? I read some where he still played it with the Bluesbreakers, are there any recordings of hime playing the Tele with Mayall?. << I think that guitar was actually purchased by and belonged to the Yardbirds, although EC was able to retrieve it as his own AFTER Jeff Beck used it once with the Yardbirds (according to Chris Hjort, "Strange Brew," p. 12). Where did it go? Hmmm, probably the same place his Vox amplifiers and the Marshall combo amp -- the one he used on "Beano" -- went. Who the hell knows? Another interesting question is what happened to EC's favorite Gibson Les Paul guitar of all time, I mean the 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard he played on "Beano"? The very first rumor that surfaced -- decades ago -- was that it somehow wound up in Australia! Do you hear that Oz-dwellers? You have some work to do, and stop complaining about EC never visiting your land. Just find his "Beano" Les Paul, and he'll come a-running! Did EC ever play the red Tele on any Mayall recordings? Yes, absolutely. He played it on a total of at least five known BBC recorded tracks, three of which appeared on the famous 3BR Records bootleg "Bluesbreaking!" These tracks were finally released legitimately in Europe in 2007 on John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers, "Live At The BBC" (Decca 984 466-5), but not in the US. It is available in the US as an import only. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Jan 13 02:07:25 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:07:25 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Re Gibson Guitar Quality Message-ID: <319E16ED-AC0D-4B16-BC9D-7C622CD4E038@comcast.net> >> Really interesting, during the entire article I kept in mind the Les Paul that Eric used with the Bluesbreakers, stolen since, and that he was never able to find replacement for it. << Guitar World: Is the Bluesbreakers-period Les Paul the one that was stolen? [Eric] Clapton: Yes, that one was stolen during rehearsals for Cream. -- ("A Tribute To Slowhand: Clapton, [1985] Interview By Dan Forte" Guitar World, December 1989 [Volume 10, Number 12], pp. 32-61, 79-80) ... "The 'best' Les Paul I ever had was stolen during rehearsals for Cream's first gig. It was the one I had with John Mayall, just a regular sunburst Les Paul that I bought in one of the shops in London right after I'd seen Freddie King's album cover of Let's Hide Away And Dance Away, where he's playing a gold-top. It had humbuckers and was almost brand new--original case with that lovely purple velvet lining. Just magnificent. I never really found one as good as that. I do miss that one." -- ("Out From Behind The Sun: (13 April 1985) Eric Clapton Interview By Dan Forte," Best Of Guitar Player: Clapton, 1992, pp. 64-78) Although EC never found his 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar that he used while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers and early Cream rehearsals, he eventually did find a replacement. Guitar World: Do you currently own a Les Paul? Clapton: Yes, a very, very good one that?s almost identical to the one that was stolen. -- (?A Tribute To Slowhand: Clapton [1985], Interview By Dan Forte? 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The audio files are in FLAC format, complied on one DVD-R. Contact me off-list at jwalasko at telus.net if you're interested. Please include your mailing address. John Vancouver BC Canada From turbineltd at btconnect.com Mon Jan 14 14:56:25 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:56:25 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Jam Rags & Maggots Message-ID: <005401c856e7$8bf59220$0400a8c0@optiplex> Yes, I knew you wouldn't believe it, but read on. EC Content herein. http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/features/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=Features&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=Features&itemid=NOED14%20Jan%202008%2011 %3A19%3A44%3A620 From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jan 17 07:49:28 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:49:28 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack's Creaming It Message-ID: <00d601c85907$68726630$0400a8c0@optiplex> http://media.www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2008/01/17/TheScene/Seven.Moons.Reveals.The.Power.Of.Three-3155430.shtml From dshearon at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 09:40:24 2008 From: dshearon at gmail.com (daniel shearon) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:40:24 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] CLAPTON USES EBAY TO SELL HIS WARES Message-ID: http://www.pr-inside.com/clapton-uses-ebay-to-sell-his-r390475.htm -- Daniel Shearon GPS Specialist Hayes Instrument Co. daniel at hayesinstrument.com dshearon at gmail.com From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Jan 17 19:45:20 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:45:20 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Slowhand] Robin Trower Message-ID: <49599.7054091200617120847.JavaMail.root@vms062.mailsrvcs.net> has anyone ever seen robin trower live? the only thing i know of his is "bridge of sighs", which i always liked. he is playing house of blues in cleveland soon...thanks! cya sammy From drpr at earthlink.net Thu Jan 17 21:35:46 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:35:46 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Robin Trower Message-ID: <000f01c8597a$d93c29a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> I've never seen Robin Trower live. 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Robin Trower was the guitar player for Procal Harum in the 60's. The story goes that he was so impressed with Hendrix that he left the group and started playing that heavy, fuzzy tones hard rock. I read somewhere that at one of Jimi's last shows, Robin went back stage and hung out with him. They really hit it off together and supposedly that meeting changed Trowers way of thinking about his direction and the rest is history. I bet is you search on the internet that you can read something about this too. Thanks 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 Chicago-land and Suburbs Licensed Illinois real estate agent ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "The information in this electronic mail message is the sender's confidential business and may be legally privileged. 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Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 16 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. Robin Trower (sam mangano) 2. Robin Trower (Steve Proctor) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From jdunaway65 at yahoo.com Sat Jan 19 13:28:41 2008 From: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com (Jerry Dunaway) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:28:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Robin Trower In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <617466.82344.qm@web35602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A few things here... f you want SOME idea of what he sounds like live (or at least how he sounded in 1977), go to this link: http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/robin-trower-concert/20051253-6007.html If that doesn't connect you, go to wolfgangsvault.com, look at the panel on the left and click on "Browse All Performers." Then you will go to the "A" page, and have A-Z listings along the top. Click on "T" then scroll WAAAAY down to Trower, Robin. There is a show from Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, CT on 10/18/1977 -- pretty good show. I recently downloaded a more recent show from one of the sharing sites -- can't remember which site, and just moved so would have to look for my disc, otherwise I would offer you a copy. Regarding the Jack Bruce thing, Jack joined Robin in the studio for his new release "Seven Moons." As far as I have heard, there is no mention of Jack joining him on tour (I wish -- Robin is coming to Nashville in March and I plan to go anyway), but there's always a chance of a "pleasant surprise" like that -- let's keep our fingers crossed! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From kbw at mchsi.com Sat Jan 19 13:35:53 2008 From: kbw at mchsi.com (Bruce Wilson) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:35:53 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & SW interviews Message-ID: <000f01c85aca$1fd5d460$0201a8c0@Dell> Link below to 20th Century Guitar article -- Separate interviews with both with interesting tidbits of info. EC talks about various guitarists; Green, Sumlin, Bloomfield et al are briefly discussed. Jamming with Rahsaan Roland Kirk -- "...the only time it's backfired..." EC plays a solo on a tune on SW's upcoming 9 Lives which is due for release when they play at MSG. MSG may be filmed without plans for release, but... RE: Cream's future -- "I never close the door on anything." http://www.stevewinwood.com/news.full.php EC: "We just play, play our hearts out." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Firstly, the upcoming Clapton/Winwood shows in New York will be filmed and recorded, though Winwood says they won't decide about any official release until after the concerts. Secondly, Winwood confirms that Clapton does play on his upcoming "Nine Lives" solo album, scheduled for release later this spring. From owlnut at verizon.net Sun Jan 20 13:11:28 2008 From: owlnut at verizon.net (owlnut at verizon.net) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:11:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 17 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47938ED0.6070407@verizon.net> Hi Mel - I don't have "Pilgrimmage to Chicago" but I do have a copy of "The Supreme Being" of the same show on EC Is Here. Let me know if you are interested. Beth > > Subject: > [Slowhand] Pilgrimmage > From: > Mel Boss > Date: > Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:58:59 -0800 (PST) > To: > slowhand at planet-torque.com > > To: > slowhand at planet-torque.com > > > I am looking for a copy of an Eric Pilgrim performance at the United > Center on April 09, 1998. > > Either of two will do: "Pilgrimmage to Chicago" or "Twilight," but the > latter, Mid Valley, is the preferred. See Geetarz - > http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/1998-04-09-twilight.htm > > I have the original "Supreme Being," but that boot has a problem that > is corrected in the remasters. > > Thanks, > Mel Boss > -- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From bamayberry at aol.com Sun Jan 20 14:08:00 2008 From: bamayberry at aol.com (bamayberry at aol.com) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:08:00 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Ticket for Monday Night Message-ID: <8CA29AEE8FBD0EB-FC8-48D@webmail-md10.sysops.aol.com> I have an extra ticket for Feb. 25, Monday night - Section 226, Row E.? Will sell at my cost.? Please reply directly to me off of the digest. Beth Mayberry ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Rumcoke72 at aol.com Mon Jan 21 15:17:29 2008 From: Rumcoke72 at aol.com (Rumcoke72 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:17:29 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Questions on Winwood/Clapton shows Message-ID: Hi, has anyone heard what the outline of the shows will be yet? For example, will they be doing separate sets or will it be like Crossroads where Winwood was in the middle. On a different note I read that Winwood's release date is now pushed back to April from 2/26. **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz Mon Jan 21 15:43:25 2008 From: Duncan.McKie at infinity.co.nz (Duncan McKie) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:43:25 +1300 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George questions Message-ID: Just spent some relaxing time over the New Year break catching up on a lot of old DVDs and movies Concert for George must be one of the best of it type - Superstars getting together for some cause or another.... A coulpe of questions though - Any ideas where Bob Dylan and Ronnie Wood were? I suppose Wood may have been on duty with the Stones , but both of these two had a lot of history with George. Would have been great to hear 'far eastern man' - When Gary Brooker sings his song (And what is his history with George?) is that Stevie Winwood behind his shoulder grinning away? Duncan McKie Desktop Support Infinity Solutions Ltd (a Fujitsu company) P O Box 2390, Wellington Ph: +64 4 471 5600, Mob: +64 21 519 408 Fax: +64 4 472 6796 www.infinitysolutions.co.nz P Please consider the environment before printing this email. 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. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jan 22 08:19:20 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:19:20 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for Geroge Message-ID: <000e01c85cf9$7eb592a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> > is that Stevie Winwood behind his > shoulder grinning away? Duncan, I've wondered the same thing, but never went back to the DVD to see where I thought I saw Steve Winwood. I'm sure there are connections between Steve Winwood and George Harrison, but I am having trouble coming up with many. Steve (although not Steve Winwood) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marlene1115 at verizon.net Tue Jan 22 09:37:17 2008 From: marlene1115 at verizon.net (Marlene Opila) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:37:17 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George Message-ID: <000601c85d04$4a7baa50$0201a8c0@FRISKEY> I've definitely spotted Steve Winwood sitting sidestage at the CFG, although I haven't just watched the DVD to remember when he's visible. Steve played on George's original recording of "Love Comes to Everyone," as well as EC's recent cover of that song. He was, of course, a friend and bandmate of Eric Clapton and Jim Capaldi, who also played at the Concert for George. Marlene > is that Stevie Winwood behind his > shoulder grinning away? >Duncan, I've wondered the same thing, but never went back to the DVD to see where I thought I saw Steve Winwood. >I'm sure there are connections between Steve Winwood and George Harrison, but I am having trouble coming up with many. >Steve (although not Steve Winwood) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jan 22 20:33:28 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:33:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack Bruce with Robin Trower? Message-ID: <001901c85d5f$f7dcad10$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Hi folks, I emailed George Taylor Michaels of XM Radio's Deep Tracks channel. I asked if he said that Jack Bruce would be performing with Robin Trower on some of his tour dates. Here is his response: Steve, I both read and heard of that possibility, although not early on in the tour being Jack has some other commitments. 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However, Robin Trower IS performing in Memphis TN on March 2, 2008 at New Daisy on Beale Street. ---- I was asking him about the Gibson SG and just for kicks I wondered out loud if Robin ever thought about approaching Gibson* to make a special model - seems everybody else is doing it, and if he thought they're ever be a Squier VG. ---- In my humble opinion, the SG was always able to "shred", and the "Fretless Wonder" aka Les Paul, is still one of THE top choices for shredders and hard rockers. As for a Squier version of the Strat VG, it is doubtful, as Squier is primarily a poor man's Strat. I do confess to owning two Squier Strats, though, but BOTH of them are 1983 and 1984 Japanese Squier Strats which are considered to be every bit the equal to the 1970's series large headstock American Fender Strats! The rest of my guitars are Fender Strats or my own custom built Stratocasters (see www.ppcsi.com/PPCS) along with a Metal-Flake Red 24-fret Hamer electric 6 string equipped with a Floyd Rose Tremolo system, a Fender Stratacoustic (which are only made by Squier now) and a Gibson P-Bass style 4 string electric Bass. Also, Gibson is making the self-tuning version of one of their guitars, but I have not researched that info yet. But I am wondering why you would want Robin, known for decades now to play the Fender Stratocaster and having 2 Custom shop guitars made in his honor (the Bridge Of Sighs limited edition - only 100 made, and his Fender Custom Shop Signature Stratocaster, which he does play at most of his concerts) to have any desire for or persuasion with Gibson to rival his preferred guitar maker? Robin did play an SG model early on in his career with Procol Harum, and a few other types even during, before and after that time. Robin first started playing Fender Strats (NEVER Squier Strats, as some have stated in trying to sell one over eBay) while on tour with Jethro Tull. He picked up Martin Barre's Fender Strat and fell in love with the tone immediately! Respectfully, * I was just over at the Gibson website and saw they were re-introducing the Inverted Flying V Guitar wonder who'd be worthy to have that model in there Signature Series ? --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rbatty at mba1984.hbs.edu Wed Jan 23 14:18:30 2008 From: rbatty at mba1984.hbs.edu (Richard Batty) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:18:30 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] One pair and one single available for EC-SW at MSG Message-ID: <5392fc0c0801231118t71099600m57718bd691f08c14@mail.gmail.com> Hi folks. I have a pair and a single all in the 200 sections for Eric and Steve at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday 26 February. I'm keeping one single for myself ideally but if people want the pairs, I'll find myself another single. I am selling these for face value + fees. Section 220 C11 & C12 - $543 (both tickets, half for just one). Section 228 E6 & E7 - $389 (both tickets, half for just one). You can email me at rickbatty at gmail.com Thanks, Rick From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Wed Jan 23 15:50:00 2008 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:50:00 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC, Japan 1997 Message-ID: A while ago someone wrote up a report on a DVD of EC in Japan in 1997. What's the name of it, and where do you purchase it? Best, Ken From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Wed Jan 23 20:36:56 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:36:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Previous post & Oli Brown Message-ID: <50832.67591.qm@web46005.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Previous posting note was from the Robin Trower web manager. Next week is the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (Jan 31 - Feb 3). There's a young man representing the Britain, his name is Oli Brown - Blues Band. Wonder why EC hasn't made much of a comment about this young man ? Wonder if Eric has seriously thought about teaching somebody how to play the guitar and at the same time tapeing himself teach. So in the event of a sudden death, his daughters could at least still be able to learn from their father. Anybody know if his daughter Ruth knows how to play the guitar ? She's at such an age where she could really be something on a world stage. Can she sing ? I know she's quite a looker !! --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Thu Jan 24 04:19:58 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:19:58 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Soundboard of the latest tour (Nov 2006) Message-ID: Hi Slowhanders, I know quite a few of you have access to DAD, but to the few who don't, and in celebration of me turning 7 rows of a chess board AND with the assistance of three glasses of 'journey into space' I would like to offer to the first 5 who email with the promise to blah blah blah.......... (This is courtesy of ECMusicMan from Dime-a-Dozen and is 'expletive' fantastic.) Eric Clapton - Stardust Sapporo Dome Sapporo, Japan November 26, 2006 Mid Valley 414/415 Disc 1: 1. Tell The Truth 2. Got To Get Better In A Little While 3. Old Love 4. Motherless Children 5. When You Got A Good Friend 6. Key To The Highway 7. Outside Woman Blues 8. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 9. Running On Faith Disc 2: 1. After Midnight 2. Little Queen Of Spades 3. Anyday 4. Wonderful Tonight 5. Layla 6. Cocaine 7. Crossroads The Band: Eric Clapton guitar, vocals Doyle Bramhall II guitar Derek Trucks guitar Chris Stainton keyboards Tim Carmon keyboards Willie Weeks bass Steve Jordan drums Michelle John backing vocals Sharon White backing vocals Artwork (7 scans) included. Lineage: Soundboard>?>Silvers>EAC>Flac frontend 6 Rating (scale 1-6) SBD 6 Comment: Excellent. Previously Unreleased Stereo Soundboard. Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1240 - Release Date: 23/01/2008 17:47 From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jan 24 08:28:38 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:38 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Australia Day - Live Concert Message-ID: <005a01c85e8d$0e78b310$0400a8c0@optiplex> I really don't know what this is all about and I'm willing to bet that EC doesn't either. John ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules Lund." http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/australia-day-live-concert/2008/01/24/1201025083858.html Australia Day Live Concert Lissa Christopher, reviewer January 24, 2008 Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules Lund. Channel 9 Friday January 25 8:30 PM Tonight's concert celebrating all things Aussie Aussie Aussie, as the name suggests, will be broadcast live, so I can't actually tell you what it will be like. My psychic powers, however, (together with a handy list from the organisers) tell me it will be worth watching, so long as you mute the TV during the ads. Getaway's Jules Lund will host the concert but don't let that put you off the chance to see performances from Ben Lee the Veronicas, Tripod, Eric Clapton, Thirsty Merc, Gotye and more. From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jan 24 08:36:57 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:36:57 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Wandering John Message-ID: <006001c85e8e$30c87670$0400a8c0@optiplex> A Bluesbreaker unbound JOHN MAYALL LEAVES REGULAR GIG BEHIND FOR HARMONICA SHOWCASE By Shay Quillen Mercury News Article Launched: 01/24/2008 03:37:01 AM PST For nearly half a century, John Mayall's band has served as a launchpad for stellar musicians, from Eric Clapton and the core of Fleetwood Mac to blues-bar mainstay Coco Montoya. So it takes something special to make Mayall leave the Bluesbreakers behind when he hits the road. But that's what he's doing this month as he tours his adopted home state with Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout, an annual package tour that hits Yoshi's in Oakland on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and then Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz on Tuesday. "I thought it was an interesting project and certainly something new for me, because I'd never worked without the Bluesbreakers before," says Mayall, who met harmonica virtuoso Hummel last year at a blues awards show. "It looks like it's going to be a lot of fun." This year's lineup finds the Oakland-based Hummel and his band, the Blues Survivors, joined by Mayall, Lazy Lester, Kenny Neal, Fingers Taylor and guitar ace Rusty Zinn. Mayall played guitar and piano before he picked up the harmonica, inspired by 78s of black American musicians such as Sonny Terry and Sonny Boy Williamson, which he heard as a young man in Manchester, England. He says he likes the harmonica's convenience and expressiveness. "The most noticeable thing is that you can carry it around in your pocket," he says. "And it's very personal, because it's just like singing, really. It's a direct thing that comes from your breathing, rather than something you do with your fingers." As a key figure in the British blues explosion of the '60s, Mayall got to back giants such as Williamson and John Lee Hooker on stage. He says playing with the masters gave him an insight he couldn't get from listening to the recordings. "The main thing about playing with American bluesmen, particularly John Lee, was the dynamics of the thing," he says. "All the British bands initially would play too loud. They'd play full tilt, because they were so enthused or whatever. Backing John Lee Hooker, we realized you had to really use your ears a lot more." When Hummel picked up the instrument as a teen in '70s Los Angeles, Mayall was among the most visible harp players around. While Hummel admired the older man's playing, more mellow and less heavily amplified than his own, he also appreciated Mayall's selfless approach to promoting the blues and some of its lesser-known but deserving musicians. "I find that really cool," Hummel says. "That's really what I try to do with the blowouts." Mayall says he has never performed with Louisiana bluesmen Lester and Neal, and his last time on stage with Hummel's old friend Taylor, a longtime sideman for Jimmy Buffett, was more than 30 years ago. But he doesn't sound concerned. "The first time we'll get together will be 4 o'clock on the afternoon of the first show," he says. "We'll just see what works." The Bluesbreakers no longer have the turnover they did in the '60s, when in short succession Clapton quit to start Cream; Peter Green left to form Fleetwood Mac; and Mick Taylor joined the Stones. These days, Mayall's band has a stability that would thrill a structural engineer, with his sidemen's tenures ranging from seven to 22 years. Mayall downplays his reputation as a teacher and mentor to young musicians, instead emphasizing what he has gained from them. "The only reason you pick musicians is because of what they can contribute and because they turn you on," he says. "It's a learning experience to play. You find new things that you can do amongst the right people." Though Mayall will turn 75 this year, he and the Bluesbreakers still play about 100 shows a year. Mayall credits his continued vitality to avoiding smoking, drinking and drugs, as well as to good genes. "You know, I don't feel 75, so that's OK." Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout With John Mayall, Kenny Neal, Fingers Taylor, Lazy Lester and Rusty Zinn Where: Yoshi's at Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland When: 8 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $30 Friday-Saturday, $22 Sunday Contact: (510) 238-9200 or www.yoshis.com Also: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Moe's Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, $35 advance, (831) 479-1854, www.moesalley.com Contact Shay Quillen at squillen at mercurynews.com or (408) 920-2741. Find more of his stories and a link to his blog at www.mercurynews.com/shayquillen. From alecaraccio at uol.com.br Thu Jan 24 08:46:47 2008 From: alecaraccio at uol.com.br (alecaraccio) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:46:47 -0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 20 Message-ID: > Dear all, Recently I just bought the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary cd which occured In early 90's.... great Clapton perfomance....by the way, I have a couple questions on this particular matter: Does anyone know where can I find the DVd of this show? I tried on amazon but there was nothing there.... Does anyone know what happened with the track Love Minus Zero performed by Clapton? Not only it's not available in the cd but also I could not find it on the youtube.....it seems that has disapeared.......laughs Best Regards Alexandre Caraccio Brazil 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. Questions on Winwood/Clapton shows (Rumcoke72 at aol.com) > 2. Concert for George questions (Duncan McKie) > 3. Concert for Geroge (Steve Proctor) > 4. Concert for George (Marlene Opila) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:17:29 EST > From: Rumcoke72 at aol.com > Subject: [Slowhand] Questions on Winwood/Clapton shows > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi, has anyone heard what the outline of the shows will be yet? For example, > will they be doing separate sets or will it be like Crossroads where Winwood > was in the middle. > > On a different note I read that Winwood's release date is now pushed back to > April from 2/26. > > > > **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:43:25 +1300 > From: "Duncan McKie" > Subject: [Slowhand] Concert for George questions > To: > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Just spent some relaxing time over the New Year break catching up on a > lot of old DVDs and movies > > Concert for George must be one of the best of it type - Superstars > getting together for some cause or another.... > > > > A coulpe of questions though > > - Any ideas where Bob Dylan and Ronnie Wood were? I suppose > Wood may have been on duty with the Stones , but both of these two had a > lot of history with George. Would have been great to hear 'far eastern > man' > > - When Gary Brooker sings his song (And what is his history > with George?) is that Stevie Winwood behind his shoulder grinning away? > > > > Duncan McKie > Desktop Support > > Infinity Solutions Ltd (a Fujitsu company) > P O Box 2390, Wellington > Ph: +64 4 471 5600, Mob: +64 21 519 408 > Fax: +64 4 472 6796 > www.infinitysolutions.co.nz > > P Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > 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. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email > and contact the sender immediately. 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Steve played on George's original recording of "Love Comes to Everyone," as well as EC's recent cover of that song. He was, of course, a friend and bandmate of Eric Clapton and Jim Capaldi, who also played at the Concert for George. > > Marlene > > > > > is that Stevie Winwood behind his > > > shoulder grinning away? > > >Duncan, I've wondered the same thing, but never went back to the DVD to see where I thought I saw Steve Winwood. > > >I'm sure there are connections between Steve Winwood and George Harrison, but I am having trouble coming up with many. > > >Steve (although not Steve Winwood) > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > > > End of Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 20 > **************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From woff at tpg.com.au Thu Jan 24 13:37:51 2008 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:37:51 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 22 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4798DAFF.5060601@tpg.com.au> "Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules Lund." And who says we would want him? :-) :-) Sounds very much like the former no 1 free to air TV station in Australia trying to grasp back a few viewers by dropping a few names. I'd suggest you are right John. > Subject: > [Slowhand] Australia Day - Live Concert > From: > "John Mills" > Date: > Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:38 -0000 > To: > > > To: > > > > I really don't know what this is all about and I'm willing to bet that EC > doesn't either. > > John > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > "Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules > Lund." > > http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/australia-day-live-concert/2008/01/24/1201025083858.html > > Australia Day Live Concert > Lissa Christopher, reviewer > January 24, 2008 > > Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules > Lund. > > Channel 9 > Friday January 25 > 8:30 PM > > Tonight's concert celebrating all things Aussie Aussie Aussie, as the name > suggests, will be broadcast live, so I can't actually tell you what it will > be like. My psychic powers, however, (together with a handy list from the > organisers) tell me it will be worth watching, so long as you mute the TV > during the ads. Getaway's Jules Lund will host the concert but don't let > that put you off the chance to see performances from Ben Lee the Veronicas, > Tripod, Eric Clapton, Thirsty Merc, Gotye and more. > > > > From kblanto at yahoo.com Thu Jan 24 15:28:05 2008 From: kblanto at yahoo.com (kavin blanton) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:28:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Soundboard of the latest tour (Nov 2006) Message-ID: <440538.60774.qm@web39609.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Shanahan, I am very interested in obtaining a copy. I do not have DAD or even know what that means, I am the most interested in the Midvalley releases, but any will work if I can't get one of them. If I get a copy I can reseed to others. Please email me privately kblanto at yahoo.com and I will give you my address. Thanks, ~Kavin PS - I do have lots to trade too. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Thu Jan 24 15:52:47 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:52:47 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] EC, Japan 1997 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002501c85ecb$1763d610$462b8230$@net> "Budokan 1997". A really good night, whether seated or standing, acoustic or electric. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Ken Norris [mailto:Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu] Sent: 23 January 2008 22:50 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] EC, Japan 1997 A while ago someone wrote up a report on a DVD of EC in Japan in 1997. What's the name of it, and where do you purchase it? Best, Ken From gabt at mac.com Thu Jan 24 16:57:54 2008 From: gabt at mac.com (Dr Grant Abt) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:57:54 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Australia Day Concert Message-ID: <391AA0F4-E6ED-480A-A6E3-9081EE443A90@mac.com> I think you'll find it's RICHARD Clapton who is performing, not EC. Cheers, Grant. --------------------------- From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Thu Jan 24 17:47:16 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:47:16 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Soundboard offer CLOSED Message-ID: Hi peoples, Look for the following to re-offer in a week or so: Jerry Hughs - U.S. Ken Norris - U.S. Ed Petry - U.S. Mike Prehn - Germany Greg Eisen - (no address yet) Kevin Wilson - South Africa Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58 From Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au Thu Jan 24 18:17:39 2008 From: Hubert.Orbons at flinders.edu.au (Hubert Orbons) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:47:39 +1030 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 22 - Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <47991C93.5040803@flinders.edu.au> Hi folks, This is a misprint. The performer is Richard Clapton, no relation. He is a well known singer, song writer, guitarist who was very successful in the 70's. He still tours, or does one off shows like this from time to time. I recall this type of thing happening in the past, makes you wonder if it is accidental or not. I will start the Australia Day weekend with my brother and nephew by watching iconic Sydney blues/rock band Bondi Cigars (www.bondi.cigars.com.au) at my favourite live venue, The Gov (www.thegov.com.au). The local support act is also very good - http://www.myspace.com/sweetbabyjamesandrobeyersmusic. Cheers all and come on Aussies to beat India in the cricket ! Hubert > 6. Australia Day - Live Concert (John Mills) > > > Subject: > [Slowhand] Australia Day - Live Concert > From: > "John Mills" > Date: > Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:38 -0000 > To: > > > To: > > > > I really don't know what this is all about and I'm willing to bet that EC > doesn't either. > > John > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > "Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules > Lund." > > http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/australia-day-live-concert/2008/01/24/1201025083858.html > > Australia Day Live Concert > Lissa Christopher, reviewer > January 24, 2008 > > Eric Clapton is honorary Aussie for a day in this concert hosted by Jules > Lund. > > Channel 9 > Friday January 25 > 8:30 PM > > Tonight's concert celebrating all things Aussie Aussie Aussie, as the name > suggests, will be broadcast live, so I can't actually tell you what it will > be like. My psychic powers, however, (together with a handy list from the > organisers) tell me it will be worth watching, so long as you mute the TV > during the ads. Getaway's Jules Lund will host the concert but don't let > that put you off the chance to see performances from Ben Lee the Veronicas, > Tripod, Eric Clapton, Thirsty Merc, Gotye and more. > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 24 19:01:38 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:01:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Ear&Headphones Message-ID: <969928.65828.qm@web82612.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A couple of weeks ago, I was asking for advice regarding iPods, earphones and headphones to enhance the iPod experience. I thought that I would share some opinions and the things I've learned so far. Santa brought me a 160gb Classic, but I had problems w/it and returned it for an 80gb model. I planned to load up only WAV formated music, but I experimented with the lossless Apple format called m4a, and I've found it to be pretty good. Still, I'm loading WAV for all my boots because that's how they are stored on my computer. I'll probably use m4a for some released cds. Regardless, it's never been my intention to load up everything I own on to my iPod. Given THAT assumption, the 80gb Classic affords all the space I need - I figure about 100 cds. I've loaded up a bunch of stuff, and I'm still only at 30%. Also, I "sync" manually allowing me to erase some of the stuff on my computer. Since I upload, download and erase often on my computer, I defrag my harddrive regularly to keep the free space contiguous and more than 50% free as a rule. I bought Bose in-earphones and on-phones. Both Frys and BB have them in their retail stores, but they can't sell the noise-canceling models, which I was told are only sold by Bose. It was not an issue for me since I don't travel much anymore. The noise-concealing feature was not a priority for me - it adds about $100 to the price. The on-ear Bose phones are very comfortable and, surprising for me, was that I judged their bass response superior to the over-the-ear Bose phones model - quicker bass response. In comparison, I judged the "cans" to be slightly more boomy-sounding. The price was $180. Two weeks have past since I bought them, and I'm still pleased. The Bose in-ear phones (buds) have been for me an even bigger surprise. I like them more and more and consider the $100 price worthwhile. The bud itself fits cradled in the outer ear pocket and not in the ear canal. Silicone ear-tips are provided in three sizes for a better fit to the inner ear canal. The typical, standard ear buds, like the ones that come with the iPod, hurt after a short time and often fall out. The Bose, are comfortable and stay put. The sound quality I judge very nearly as good as the on-ear phones. Silicon - brilliant and not just for boobs anymore! :-) Okay. That's it. That's all I know so far. It's not gospel. They're just my opinions and my experiences, and I hope that it might be useful to you... (BTW. I'm in the market for new speakers for my reference-system. I am considering changing out my Cambridge powered subwoofers w/something with quicker response. Also, I've been a fan of vintage JBL speakers from the early 70s, which would go well with my HK amps. Any opinions in this regard can go to me privately. We're a rather large group w/immense aggregate experience to share). Cheers, Mel Boss Danville,CA. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Thu Jan 24 20:18:33 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:18:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Dumb Question Message-ID: <864394.59961.qm@web46016.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Has a musician ever played somebody else music at there concert ? For instance, wouldn't it be cool if EC could play some Albert King, something like "Blues Power" - something that guaranteed to win appraisals from his fans. Heck, might even cultivate some cool blues tunes from EC as it's really easy stuff to create. Go listen to some Albert King and I'd like to see some feed back from this question, as I sort of sense Clapton has got some sort of writers block. The one sweet thing about the 'country blues' is - it was the those old, old black blues men that really brought it to life and gave it some culture/respect. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.10/1241 - Release Date: 24/01/2008 09:58 From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Thu Jan 24 21:37:46 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:37:46 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Beano album photo - look closely at it Message-ID: <701583.29942.qm@web46015.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> You know why Clapton held that magazine up... Because he had probably the nicest jacket on and hence to deflect making all the other guys look out of fashion. I'll bet Mayhall probably told Eric to hold up the magazine to block out his nice jacket. After all, look at how canned that shot looks... Like Mayhall propped the camera up and push the timer button and ran back, sat down. Look at Claptons boots, as well. He was his parents pride and joy ! And however much he questions himself about them, they probably could have easily spoiled that guy, but he got ahead of himself stardom wise and thru the course of years which the booze and drugs brought he back down to what he was in the first place a regular guy. http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=44368 --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ec.wojtek at gmail.com Thu Jan 24 23:49:57 2008 From: ec.wojtek at gmail.com (Wojciech Lonc) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:49:57 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Soundboard Message-ID: http://nargotheborts-deviant-subculture.blogspot.com/2008/01/eric-clapton-112606-sapporo-dome.html From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Jan 25 13:22:14 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:22:14 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Playing rapid share files Message-ID: Thank you for posting...how do you play the file once you have downloaded it? Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Jan 25 14:13:49 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:13:49 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] playing Sapporo RAR files Message-ID: I just dowloaded the first file from EC Sapporo show. You then need the software to play the RAR files. I found a quick easy download at http://www.win-rar.com and I am listening to GTGBIALW now.....awesome! Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From four61ob at gmail.com Fri Jan 25 15:17:21 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:17:21 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] iPods and hard drives Message-ID: > > > 7. Ear&Headphones (Mel Boss) > I "sync" manually allowing me to erase some of the stuff on my computer. > Since I upload, download and erase often on my computer, I defrag my > harddrive regularly to keep the free space contiguous and more than 50% > free as a rule. Mel, do yourself a favor, never trust your ipod to not crash....there is a hard drive in the 80gig ipod. keep what you have on your PC or better yet spend $150 and get yourself a 500gig extrenal drive and back up all your music files on it from your PC's hard drive....you spend to much time downloading music tracks to lose them all because a drive crashed. my set up is (2) 500gig external drives that are mirrors of each other, this is where I keep all the flac flies I download and for my ipod I convert the flacs to mp3's at 192 and keep them on my desk top in itunes for use with my ipod (an 8gig nano, which is a flash drive)...can't recall the last time I made a CD from the flacs for myself, for other yes....why do I even do this you might ask...I've spent 25 years of my life designing disk drives and no matter how good the design they do fail and crash from time to time.... always keep a copy and always back up your stuff ! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Fri Jan 25 16:36:36 2008 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:36:36 +0900 Subject: [Slowhand] Re-Slowhand Digest Vol 11 Issue 24 Soundboard Message-ID: <001d01c85f9a$5ca63d60$0200a8c0@trevor> Try Googling.... eMusic Scam -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwornex at yahoo.com Fri Jan 25 18:42:14 2008 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:42:14 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] EC interview 1967 Message-ID: <903425.13652.qm@web50802.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Heres a rare interview from 1967 of Eric...The interviewer reminds me of the skit on Saturday Nite Live when Chris Farlowe interviewed Paul Mcartney... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHoU3w-IVL8 g.w. From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Jan 25 23:17:17 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:17:17 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] The Life And Crimes Of The Music Biz References: <006501c85f40$236e3570$0201000a@4MT8H51> Message-ID: <62497268-03E0-4730-A7BD-9DBCAEE8A664@comcast.net> An especially interesting article on the music business, by Simon Napier-Bell, who at one point managed the Yardbirds (but after Clapton had left the band). http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,,2241544,00.html DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sat Jan 26 00:31:23 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:31:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Check out the Gibson Inverted V Message-ID: <877893.2907.qm@web46009.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> http://www.gibson.com/promotions/reverseflyingv/ What would you think if Clapton played some Albert King and interacted with the crowd. In such of a way, to reignite a real interest in "The Blues". Tell me, do you think EC could entertain a crowd like Albert King ? Imagine Clapton playing some of Albert Kings tunes on an Album dedicated to him ? And acting like a cool cat.... "Can you dig it" ? --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Jan 26 03:36:52 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:36:52 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] When Jimi Got Shot - EC mention Message-ID: <002201c85ff6$99f39490$0400a8c0@optiplex> The insider: the day I captured Jimi Hendrix's soul http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/01/27/sv_jimihendrix.xml Last Updated: 12:01am GMT 27/01/2008 In 1966, Gered Mankowitz was snapping London's rock aristocracy. Then Jimi Hendrix showed up. They were all there that night in late 1966, packed into the Bag O' Nails club in Soho: Clapton, Townshend, Beck and every guitar great of the time. They had convened to check out a new black-American guitarist who was causing something of a buzz in the music scene. That guy was Jimi Hendrix, and that gig - his first in Britain - has gone down in music folklore. He ripped through song after song in a way that had never been known before, overwhelming the audience with a searing noise and musicianship. Here was a guy playing the guitar upside down one minute and with his teeth the next. The audience were just stunned: how the hell was he doing that? It was magical, mystical and, according to the guitarists in the audience, nigh-on impossible technically. As Eric Clapton said, Hendrix's performance rewrote the manual for rock'n'roll guitar and every guitarist who was there was forced back to the drawing-board. The show was put on by his manager Chas Chandler - a Brit, and former bass player in The Animals, who had discovered Hendrix in New York - as a showcase to 'launch' Hendrix's career on the London scene. Chas had asked me along with a view to sizing up the guy in action and ultimately to shooting his photo. I was about 20 then, and spent most of my time working with The Rolling Stones and other bands of the day, shooting their album covers and tour photos. I must admit, I didn't like Hendrix's music much. Not on the night of the Bag O' Nails gig, nor even afterwards, when he shot to fame: it was always too raucous and aggressive for me. It was a good 20 years before I really appreciated his skills. But I must have been the only one and, besides, that didn't matter. I didn't have to like my subjects' music. I just needed a sense of how they expressed themselves, and Hendrix had a fantastic stage charisma. He was also supremely good looking, with a wild Afro haircut, beautiful long fingers and a wicked smile. (Soon after that first gig, Brian Jones took him to I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet, the vintage clothing boutique on Portabello Road, where he decked himself out for the first time in what became his iconic military jackets.) Chas introduced him to me after the show and Hendrix was very polite - he even kept calling me 'Sir', though he was three years my senior. We agreed that he and the Experience would come to my studio in Piccadilly a few weeks later. Chas wanted a series of photos to put about the press. My routine with rock stars was always the same: get them into my studio at about midday, feed them with produce from the local deli, share a joint or two and then slip into taking photos. This was designed to break the ice, to allow me talk to my subjects and create some sort of connection and understanding with them, in the hope that they would open up to me, if only for a second here or there. And that's exactly what happened that day in February 1967, when Hendrix and the boys dropped by. He was a kind, gentle man, and we hit it off. Conversation ranged from the funny - Hendrix recounted the time when, on tour as a backing guitarist for Little Richard a couple of years earlier, Richard had ordered him to cut his hair, dress conservatively and keep firmly in the background; to the serious - he spoke with insight about the harsh realities of segregation, and of growing up as a black man in America. This bonding paid off in the photographs: he looked straight into the camera, entirely naturally - so the viewer can look right into Hendrix's eyes and, some would argue, his soul. For me, he exudes this natural cool, sexiness and edginess - though each viewer will see something different. I didn't want to have Hendrix pose in a certain way for me, as he would have looked awkward. I simply tried to capture him spontaneously, in his most nat ural state, as in the hands-on-hips shot that's possibly the classic image from that shoot. It was so much easier to shoot in such a relaxed way in those days, because no roadies, make-up artists, hairdressers, managers, bodyguards, image consultants or other hangers-on turned up with Hendrix, as they would do nowadays. It was just Hendrix, me and (in some shots) his band. He arrived at the studio in his military jacket and he appears in the photos just as he was. He was relaxed and comfortable - so much so that I took shots of him laughing and smiling. Not that we ever let those see the light of day, as he preferred to give off a mean, moody, sexy image. Nowadays, people talk about my photographs as iconic, but at the time no one had any idea that Hendrix would become, and remain for decades, the acknowledged genius of rock'n'roll guitar. Pop photos rarely had a lifespan of 40 days, let alone 40 years, as musicians were constantly changing their appearance, so photographers had to shoot almost constantly just to keep up. In fact, I have no idea how Chas used those shots. I certainly haven't any press cuttings with them in, though they've featured in many exhibitions since and developed a kind of cult status among Hendrix fanatics (especially after one of them appeared on the cover of the 1993 compilation album, The Ultimate Experience). I shot a second session in March and after that I never really saw Hendrix again. Sure, we would bump into each other in clubs occasionally, and share a drink or ogle girls together. But he would soon be superstar-famous, with barely a second to himself, living the rock'n'roll existence that would see him dead within three years. But I still feel privileged to have shot even just those two sessions. Most subjects dislike having their photo taken - they find it like going to the dentist. Standing alone in front of the camera can make you feel vulnerable and exposed. But not Hendrix. In every one of the photos, he exudes a fantastic presence. He left you with no worries about the lighting or your camera; you just shot. He was the photographer's dream. Gered Mankowitz was talking to Alastair Smart. He is one of 18 photographers contributing to 'A Life Through the Lens', an exhibition of Jimi Hendrix photographs, opening at Blink Gallery, London W1 (020 7693 6999) on 8 February From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sat Jan 26 12:08:19 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:08:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Have you ever been to Tutwilier, MS ? Message-ID: <729464.18789.qm@web46014.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I'm looking for a show of hands of people who have been to Tutwiler, MS only to drive past the prison, and come to the center of town where the Blues was "found" at the railroad crossing. And say to themselves - Wow, we traveled all this way from the four corners of the earth to be here only to find a run down little town. Which is hanging on by the threads of cotton farmers and the local prison. Who'd want to teach prisoners how to play the blues ? It's a thankless job, sort of like drug rehabs which have gotten into this business and are transforming the inmates into rehabilitated people. It's tough, work and some guys/gals just want to play the system... But, as the first time around they think it's a joke. Much like how Clapton felt, in terms of his book. He got straight, but talked himself back into it. Thankfully not heroin. But, no doubt that guy needs to constantly remain in check, and surround himself with solid people who won't even question his integrity. Well, I have this friend and old black master blues man, about 72 years old who's played at the White House who's been teaching the young folks in the Delta how to play the music.. principally the guitar. Well, he wants to buy a building in his town for $22k which is a lot of dough, for a town which has fallen on hard times, very hard times. I proposed to him about getting with the railroad, with state involvement and having the old depot which is beyond repair to a certain degree (gut it) and/or replace it with the Swan Lake, MS Depot which sits idly in South Brazil, MS in great shape, just across the street from railroad tracks. It's all wooden, but can always be replaced. My thinking is relocate the depot with one that's is structurally sound - unless the other one can be updated... All cost dependent. And put at one end a music training center (much like the one in Clarksdale, MS), which he use to be affiliated with but apparently he was over ruled and purged out of the process which he started years. If he hadn't donated his time so generously, nothing would have came about. I'm still questioning on why he gave up on going to Clarksdale, perhaps they thought he was getting a bit too old and they were like phasing him out, by treating him like shit. Ironically, isn't that the sign of greatness when a blues man becomes so old he become legendary. He's definately a resource, like BB King is to Indianola, MS. No doubt put in the depot some great photos of blues men & women in the waiting area of the Amtrak Train Station. Which, Ironically, one has to drive to fifty more miles to Greenville, MS or 80 to Memphis, pretty much off the beaten path for real Blues purist if there were to take Amtrak. Even if Amtrak never stopped there. A depot is a national treasure. Chambers of Commerce and local civic organizations can be located in the building. No doubt, a fence should be errected to keep the kids away from the train tracks, for safety reasons. Hmm. That huge vacant lot across the street really looks like a great place to put a park, but all those old foundations must come up and land shaped and planted with grass seed. Too bad Eric Clapton doesn't read this message board or does he. I wonder if he could contact BB King and rationalize with this guy about putting something in. Course, maybe he's just bored. He wants to help out the local kids, there sits an empty church in Tutwiler where one can go and about 300 yards away there's a city park where in which in the summer time it looks like there are drug dealings going on... Lots of kids standing around with nothing better to do - than hang out and maybe sell some drugs. Losers use drugs & booze to find themselves, only in the company of more losers ! Clapton probably didn't know this starting out, nor did others. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sat Jan 26 12:38:34 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:38:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Don't talk him out of his dream Message-ID: <499633.96362.qm@web46003.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> But, nurture it... Wasn't Clapton suppose to do something for Muddy Waters ? Where's that guy at ? --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Jan 26 14:50:38 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:50:38 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] iPod Earphones & Headphones Message-ID: <00b101c86054$bb47bfa0$0201000a@4MT8H51> Someone recently asked about iPod earphones and headphones. I used a Sony (cassette tape) Walkman in the past, but now have an iPod nano with video. I commute daily via train to Washington, DC, so I get to see what people, young and old, use as well. I'm a user surrounded by other users. Terms are used interchangeably in the real world. So, for purposes of discussion here, I will refer to earphones as the little ones that people usually use with their iPods, and headphones as the big ones that the cameraman or director in a TV or recording studio uses. Earphones - There are numerous reviews of the more expensive earbuds and in-ear earphones (the little ones). If you want to check out the reviews in one place, you can do so on Apple's web site (go to "Store," and look under "iPod"/"Earphones"). Some of the more expensive earphones are: Shure, Bose, V-MODA, JBL, Sennheiser, Sony, and Bang & Olufson. Sony also makes less expensive versions. For further reviews, make a list, then Google each one. Headphones - There are basically two types: around-ear and on-ear. And some models are of the noise-cancelling variety, meaning that they block outside noises through various means. All the same manufacturers, except for maybe V-MODA, make regular-sized headphones (the big ones), like you see people wearing in recording studios. Again, Sony also makes both moderately-priced and expensive headphones. While I love my Bose TriPort and Sony MDR-V600 (both around-ear) headphones, I use them only occasionally at home, and they are not really meant for listening while traveling. However, there are some -- mostly young people wearing lots of bling -- who do use the big headphones in travel mode. So, getting back to earphones ... I've been using the earbud-type earphones that came with my iPod, and have been satisfied with them. I also have the Sony Fontopia MDR-EX51LP in-ear earphone, but choose not to use them for two reasons: - My natural tendency -- I think most people do this -- is to listen to my music louder and louder. I think in-ear earphones are way too easy to turn up to dangerously loud levels, without realizing, that could eventually impair my hearing. So I'm trying to "listen healthy" with earbuds instead (My iPod also lets me limit its loudness). - I also want to be able to hear beyond my iPod, in case of emergency. In-ear earphones block out surrounding noises moreso than earbuds do. So, I'm satisfied with the earbud-type earphones that came with my iPod. But what about the sound quality of the earphones that come with an iPod? Well, a recent test was conducted by gizmodo.com, and they found that, in the under $30.00 category, Apple's earbuds -- the ones included with your iPod -- actually tested the best. Here's the URL to the test: http://gizmodo.com/338299/proof-the-ipods-white-earbuds-dont-suckthat-much I hope this helps. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sun Jan 27 13:46:31 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:46:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Beano picture....response to R. In-Reply-To: <20080125174059.DDBP4630.fep46.mail.dk@computer> Message-ID: <806406.50370.qm@web46002.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I think you had best look at that photo closer as to what his band mates are wearing. And how nice of clothes he has on, EC. Maw Clapton, was a good provider and she loved her son. Like any mother should. If you have kids, look at the kind of clothes they are wearing do they look like winners or kind of just average. Check out Oli Brown, he's wearing some spiffy duds. Maw Clapton saw her sons enthusiasm and knew if you look like a winner, you'll play like one as well. Hence, wonder what he's wearing to MSG ? Lets hope not Armani, what is Winwood wearing ? His mother, as well as Mayhall saw this in him, too. A man that can clothes himself well, will go far. Clapton listen to his mother and other people well. But when it came to drugs, she probably wasn't around to advise her son and well, maybe all that stardom thing went to his head and he ignored her and got off course by people who were using illegal drugs. Probably management types introduced his friends to drugs so as way of getting rid of people, hence he saw his friends doing drugs and thought it was acceptable practice. Hence, it brought him down and when he was down and out. No doubt, somebody new stepped into the limelight. (Turning people into junkies & addicts where in which they can't play, that's no way to run a business). No doubt, it's the competition. Old tactic, Russian women are doing this a lot in Eastern Europe to roll guys. Ah, what's that called ? "A Mickey Fin". I could tell you something about eastern europe, but.. Send me an e-mail instead. Martina Natrolova, tennis player use to offer her opponent a coke cola's. Soda pop laced full of sugar and carbonation water to be full filling, but to the star athletes it had a downer effect. Which took them out of their game. Same is true with the rock & rollers. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Jan 27 23:55:55 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:55:55 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Beano Picture ... Message-ID: <424B940A-7394-48AC-9EC8-A2F64C82DD00@comcast.net> Who the heck is Mayhall? From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Mon Jan 28 00:00:16 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:00:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] The problem with Clapton is In-Reply-To: <20080125173925.DDTV25567.fep40.mail.dk@computer> Message-ID: <619810.60766.qm@web46008.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> His fans keep him boxed in, singing the same ole stuff over and over. Why doesn't he play "Blues Power" more or create something where in which he controls the audence, like.. and ad'libs some of his lines, whatever pops into his head. He could do it, but is probably afraid of what every bodies reaction would be. But, he's got to create that bluesy tone, much like Albert King and Muddy Waters created. Thru sheer practice. I'll bet on a daily basis he says something to his daughters which he has to repeat over and over and over again. Wonder what that is... Hmm. To write song it's be easy as... like all songs which are hits include the words. "Hey BABY". (chicks love to be called that too, don't think they don't they do) "Why you doing that to meeeee!" "Momma's not going to like that" "Give me some sugar" (chicks like that too) "You gonna be Daddies little girl ?" "Be nice" "Where's her bottle" "Hey little girl, whatcha doin" "Why you cryin little darlin" "Hot momma, not going to like that" "Don't touch that, that's daddies" "Close the door, daddies doing his business" "Hold my hand" "That's hers, now give it back" If he would just listen or rather record his daughters, and play it back. He could be created all sorts of tunes. If he's away from his kids... Have him go to the local park. If he's in Memphis he should stop by St. Judes Childrens Hospital and listen to some of these kids as well as the other childrens hospital. You know those little kids pretty much sing out for someone to listen to them. I'm surprised somebody hasn't written a touching song about them. Probably would make that guy rise to the CREAM of the Crop and his wife would think that'd be a super idea. Chicks love a guy who pours his heart out for little kids in need. Course, there are musicians that visit the place... But, not blues men. I'm kinda curious about Randy Owens of the group "Alabama", he just might write a song about some child at St. Judes that spark his eye or is staying on his mind. Hey, did you know this coming weekend is the International Blues Challenge. I really doubt if Clapton will be in town for this. And if he is, he probably will be just a face in the crowd. Wonder what he'd wear... dark sun glasses, big beard, might even come as a black guy, or dress up like a Memphis cop. Who'd question a Memphis cop as he could stand at the back of the room and nobody would look at him. People prefer not to look at cops and if they did - he could snap at them and say "what are you looking at punk"! Course, wonder if he'd just come as himself and be followed around by a mob of people. Look at what happened at Crossroads. The guy was sitting with his wife and people just started taking pictures of him, that's just tacky to me. Hmmm. Do you know Clapton, forward this to him and see to it that he gets started something fresh and new... Heck, forward it to Winwood as well. I'll bet they could be like the BLUES BROTHERS !!! That might be a bit corny, however the media would have a field day with something like this. Those new songs could push them up the charts, as there fans are eagerly awaiting new stuff. Even if it's a bit corny, just think of it like as the Steve Ray Vaughn and Albert King Album where in which it was a spur of the moment thing. Maybe start the show off with the new material, 2-3 or more songs and revert back to old material. Wonder if they could get the crowd involved in the voting process as to if they liked the songs - dial this number vote for it. All very do able and they could make money off that as well. Plus get calculated feed back. Regards, Bill --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Mon Jan 28 01:10:26 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:10:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Oops... I'll bet Mayall will be in Memphis next weekend Message-ID: <753665.68000.qm@web46001.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> If he's not, he ought be. I'm just wonder if Ground Zero Blues Club in Memphis will be open, too. That's one nice club and a helluva location, even though when I walked inside and eyeballed the small stage. I'd hope to think they enlarged it, no doubt they probably want to hear how large they need to make it. If anybody is going and needs a room for about $50 bucks a night "Albert's Cabins" on North Hwy. 51 is a helluva location or drive on up to Millington and stay at one of the many hotels that are available there. Driving back into Memphis from Millington is really easy, too. No major highway system to get on only to suddenly find yourself headed out of town or across the bridge to Arkansas! Just go south on Hwy. 51 and once you drive past the McDonalds, there will be a Church's Fried Chicken on the corner. Turn RIGHT and drive down that two lane road down, past the Charles Dewitt airport and once you get past the junkyard/auto salvage, you can see the city unfold and just keep driving straight. On your way in check out Elf's bar... Now that's a real deal bar. You enter it, you'd better have somebody who has your back. As that's a questionable neighborhood. Probably the biggest problem in and around Beale Street are the few panhandlers. Just say "NO" or "I'm a local and give'm a dirty look". Heck, I'll bet some of these guys are more wealthy than you may think. After all real bums know to avoid tourists. There more into breaking into peoples cars and stealing anything in sight and going an pawning it. (Think I'll go shopping for a guitar after the Blues competition, that's a big joke as pawn shops in Memphis and surrounding area are picked over, since Gibson is in town, those guys that work there are in those places all the time - looking for deals). Why the panhandling guys are hassling people is beyond me, asking for a buck or two, they'll also offer to take you to some back alley BBQ joint. What kind of a fool lets somebody you don't even know takes you to some back alleyway and robs you ? Ditto that for hookers. Believe me, I haven't seen anything in Memphis I'd want to rent. However on Saturday night, the Plush Club which caters to the Rap scene, well you'll see some really pretty ladies at this place. But, if your white you'll probably be the only guy in the place. Respect, these ladies, great to look at and best to avoid. Trust no one in downtown Memphis. Foreigners are especially vulnerable, it's just like when your traveling in Eastern Europe and select european cities. Always be on your guard. Memphis isn't like it use to be, so I don't want to sound really negative. Hey, if you like deals. If your drive south on Hwy. 61 and go over the Green Bridge and go about 6-7 miles on your right you'll see this really huge flee market. I mean, it's HUGE. This is where you can get a lot of stuff, what exactly... Well, I haven't exactly been there myself but I have heard about some British Rockers "who" once came across this place they like loved it. Bear in mind, Memphis is home of Fedex and they offer tours thru the hub around midnight, I've heard its' quite a sight... I myself prefer to be in my warm bed snoozing the night away. What's that famous saying on the side of all those FEDEX Airplanes "The world on time". I'll shut up...now. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Mon Jan 28 01:08:15 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:08:15 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Hyde Rock Message-ID: <000a01c86174$2b8164e0$0400a8c0@optiplex> Let's just hope they don't play together, I can't stand Sting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Clapton & Sting to Hard Rock http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article732159.ece LEGENDARY rocker ERIC CLAPTON, and STING's reformed band THE POLICE, will be headlining at the Hard Rock Calling concert in Hyde Park this year. Previous years have seen class acts like AEROSMITH and THE WHO bringing the house down and this year should be no different. Tickets won't be available until Friday, but keep checking here and you can get hold of them a whole three days early. From turbineltd at btconnect.com Mon Jan 28 06:03:12 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:03:12 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Hyde Rock - Update Message-ID: <004401c8619d$64bd81c0$0400a8c0@optiplex> The good news is that EC & Sting are on different days. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/080128b.shtml Hard Rock Calling announces headliners Eric Clapton, The Police, a change of name and more acts Mon 28th Jan 08 Hyde Park Calling in London's Hyde Park has been announced with a new name, Hard Rock Calling and the headline artists for the concerts have been confirmed. The legendary Eric Clapton will headline Saturday 28th June with special guests Sheryl Crow, and John Mayer. The Police are headliners on Sunday 29th June with special guests KT Tunstall, and Starsailor. There will be more acts added to the bill shortly. We'll have all the details when available. Tickets for Hard Rock Calling go on sale on Friday 1st February - and eFestivals will have the links for you to get tickets on Friday. Tickets are priced at ?50 for Saturday and ?65 for Sunday. A weekend ticket can be purchased for ?110 but these have limited availability. From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Mon Jan 28 07:00:50 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:00:50 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] I'll shut up...now. Message-ID: Thanks. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.13/1246 - Release Date: 27/01/2008 18:39 From EddyPauley at aol.com Mon Jan 28 07:12:41 2008 From: EddyPauley at aol.com (EddyPauley at aol.com) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:12:41 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Who the heck is Mayhall? Message-ID: In a message dated 1/28/2008 1:10:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com writes: > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:55:55 -0500 > From: Nicholas Aleshin > Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Beano Picture ... > To: Slowhand Digest > Message-ID: <424B940A-7394-48AC-9EC8-A2F64C82DD00 at comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Who the heck is Mayhall? > Nick, Not sure who Mayhall is. Must be related to Martina Natrolova. EP ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Mon Jan 28 09:22:21 2008 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:22:21 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Beano picture In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <704A4CCD-328F-4E42-BAB6-D13B224DC977@tampabay.rr.com> Yeah, it's quite a well known fact that Clapton's MOTHER was a fantastic provider, loved her son tremendously and was deeply involved in his life. I mean he talks about how great a mother she was all throughout his autobiography. Jesus. Please do stop. From vdas5 at hotmail.com Mon Jan 28 11:37:10 2008 From: vdas5 at hotmail.com (VIC DAWSON) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:37:10 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] MSG area Info Message-ID: Any recommendations for 'before' or 'after' places for food/drink near MSG during the EC/SW shows? _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hyelaw at gmail.com Mon Jan 28 13:48:38 2008 From: hyelaw at gmail.com (Lisa) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:48:38 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] MSG area Info Message-ID: > > From: VIC DAWSON > To: > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:37:10 -0500 > Subject: [Slowhand] MSG area Info > Any recommendations for 'before' or 'after' places for food/drink near > MSG during the EC/SW shows? > Stout is a very nice bar just around the corner from MSG. Kind of an irish pub type place with lots of monitors for the sports freaks. Menu was very good and a large beer selection. It's at 133 West 33rd Street. http://www.stoutnyc.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Mon Jan 28 18:37:48 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:37:48 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Yea, Clapton probably not even married. In-Reply-To: <20080128182034.FGLK4630.fep46.mail.dk@computer> Message-ID: <595172.64325.qm@web46013.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Probably made that all up, I mean... Read his book. It has contradictions in it ! In one part it says he's losing his hearing and in another part says he can sleep in motels because elevators noise was keeping him awake as well as people throwing stuff against the wall. Gee, where is that motel at ? I mean, are we talking about some seedy motel. That guy ought contact Donald Trump, as Trump likes to buy up cheap properties and update them and turn around an make a buck. What kind of dumps does Clapton stay at ? Maybe he's talking about hotels in Britain. The only loud elevators that I've ever heard were the ones in eastern europe - the size of telephone booths. Clearly not the Willy 'Wonka ones we have here in the USA. What kinds of dumps does that guy stay at ? I think you ought reread it. Clapton for the most part... Lets face it... The fact he went after another guys wife. He could of had any girl, but why George Harrisons wife ? He was in competition with Harrison and it was a great way to destablise Harrison. Because George Harrison was very assute and Clapton was big time jealous of him. Listen to what he says about the Beatles, they were getting all the gigs and going places, all the great songs... Course, the interesting thing about George Harrison after his divorce from Patti Boyd, he sort of turned inward... Grew a great big busy beard and from my vantage point of looking thru books of him. He felt really betrayed by Clapton. Where was Clapton at for Carl Perkins funneral. A good and loyal friend to them all. Where was Clapton at ? Clapton was hang out with the wrong people !! Why do people grow beards, look at Clapton at his shows - it's like, I'm too lazy. If he had a wife that guy would look SHARP. I mean, look Steve Winwood ! His wife or somebody irons his shirts !! What kind of a guy is Eric Clapton ? Do you know him personally. Clapton to me is the kind of guy who ought be living near a lake and not in the Mississippi Delta. Somewhere close to Patti's. And I'm not talking about Patti Boyd, either... --- Clapton had issues with his mother... Because, she was aloof... I say his mother, but I really am meaning his grand mother, who really did raise him. His grand mother, was the one who really took care of him. I was putting that in context in terms of the book. Eric, I would imagine still has issues that are still unresolved. But, like all families. One can dwell on these issues forever or one can move on. Sort of like my brother has issues with my mother... Found out how much money she had, then all of a sudden he's like I care for this lady. He's not worth my time. He will one day he'll end up dead from a gun shot wound to the head and it he will have pulled the trigger, as I won't be near the dude. Me, I'll go out the easy way... Just tie a knot and hang from a tree. Cheaper. But, my luck the rope will have been rotten and it wouldn't support me and I'd fall to the ground. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Mon Jan 28 19:19:40 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:19:40 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] His real mother was aloof Message-ID: <44406.28176.qm@web46004.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Cause she was just too young to have the responsibility to have a child and be a single parent, too. His grand mother was NOT aloof. I should have reread that and corrected it. That book really reads like the one he probably created at AA. Which is what they have to do. Retrace back thru there life and write about it. Come to a conclusion of what ales them. Too bad somebody couldn't have reached out to Rory Gallager. Ya know. Such great talent who lived by his own songs. One has to wonder about the UK and how so many people in such a small land gets hooked on booze or as they say in Russia "TRADITION"! Wonder when they'll ever learn the word moderation. Any real friend of Clapton wouldn't rebuff him at his word, nor make folly of his ways. I'd hope to think now days, he's doesn't think about booze, but one must never let there guard down. Cause like that day when he was driving home, he said to himself. "I'll just have one and that's it"... Look at his life as what he essentially poured down the drain. One has to wonder, did Clapton go to church in is youth ? Oh, I myself am not into the fire and brimstone antics of some preachers myself, as there a bit over the top and most folks can see right thru them. Which is why most average folks don't go to church. But, so long as they live the straight and narrow and uphold those ten commandments, which are pretty good guides for living today. Clapton - I will say, used good judgment in not saying some really lowly things about Patti Boyd, but he pegged somebody in his book, no mention of a name but my guess it was some model. Wonder who that was... I wonder if that's just part one of his two part autobiography. A sort of cliffhanger if you will. Course, some parts - most folks don't need to know about. I do believe Clapton cares about his friends, but he probably just doesn't know how to address them in there daily lives. So, if he's said something to you in the past in a mildy simple way... one would be well advised to rethink what he said. He's been there and done the same thing, he's just trying to save everybody some time. Some folks, of course will be clueless, but why destroy your health because of it. Smoking and drinking and not getting enough water and exercise. Hmm... Wonder if he'll have a work out book? Or does he do yoga instead, one has to wonder... Is that guy sitting in the front of the room looking at the teacher or in the very back and of course going thru the motions and looking at all those health young ladies rear ends. But, I'll bet his wife is right there with him looking at all of the other guys bums. Wonder if that has contacted Ben & Jerry's ? Ooo, baby I had one of those NY Super Chocolate Fudges ice cream the other day and it was sooo goood. Wonder what kind of a name would be most popular. Again, use the concert at MSG to get a consense of opinions via cellphone polling. I'll bet the crowd would love that idea, there were the ones who decide what his ice cream were to be called. How cool is that ? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Mon Jan 28 20:05:02 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:05:02 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Tooble Message-ID: <14637F5D-016E-454E-98CD-3F87D2CB65EF@comcast.net> Download YouTube videos to iTunes, for FREE! Load them onto your iPod. This application is FREE! And it works. I just downloaded "Clapton Shreds." Sometimes it fails, but just keep plugging away, and you'll download your favorite YouTube videos! http://tooble.tv/features.html Sorry, not available for Windows yet (Mac only), but they're "working on it." DeltaNick From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Jan 29 00:28:18 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:28:18 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] YouTube videos to iPod Message-ID: <000701c86237$c3f3b070$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> One can download YouTube videos if using Windows. You need two free programs. TubeYou is available from PC World's website at: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,64509-order,1-page,1/description.html The file is saved in .flv format. I suppose there are programs that can view this format, but I use a great program called Super available from: http://www.erightsoft.com/home.html This program converts one video format to another. To convert to .mp4 suitable for an iPod or iPhone, I use these settings. Other settings may work, too: 1) "Select the Output Container:" mp4 2) "Select the Output Video Codec:" H.264/AVC 3) "Select the Output Audio Codec:" AAC In the "video" section, set the following: "Video Scale Size:" 320:240 "Aspect:" 4:3 "Frame/Sec:" 30 (I think 25 works, too) "Bitrate:" 1248 "Options:" Hi Quality, 48K Audio In the "audio" section, set the following: "Sampling Frequency:" 44100 "Channels:" 2 "Bitrate kbps:" 64 DVD Language Select..." default This doesn't work for every YouTube video, but I have had relatively good luck. Best, Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eric.lacroix at free.fr Tue Jan 29 02:52:31 2008 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:52:31 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] YouTube videos Message-ID: <479EDB3F.60504@free.fr> and on linux, each time a video is watched on a site like Youtube, you'll find a file in /tmp/ named 'FlashjX4osN' or something similar. Just copy this file with the name of your choice with the .flv extension, and watch it with you favorite player. Eric From Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com Tue Jan 29 04:02:26 2008 From: Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com (Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:02:26 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Dunseith, Daniel is out of the office. Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From woff at tpg.com.au Tue Jan 29 04:54:57 2008 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:54:57 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Keeping Youtube videos Message-ID: <479EF7F1.8090404@tpg.com.au> If you use Firefox it doesn't come easier than this to save Youtube videos. http://keepvid.com/ From roubaix2000 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 29 07:39:33 2008 From: roubaix2000 at yahoo.com (roubaix) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:39:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Another one for the Mac (YouTube downloader) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <84234.7882.qm@web30101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> TubeTV has worked very well for me: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32278 --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fotobarone at ig.com.br Tue Jan 29 15:16:35 2008 From: fotobarone at ig.com.br (Mauricio Barone) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:16:35 -0200 Subject: [Slowhand] looking for tickets! Message-ID: <001b01c862b3$db8abdb0$a73e51c9@mauricioxp> Does Anyone have extra tickets for the EC/winwood concerts at the MSG?!?!!? email me at : fotobarone at ig.com.br thanks mauricio -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From teaguestob at hotmail.com Tue Jan 29 17:23:01 2008 From: teaguestob at hotmail.com (Mark Teague) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:23:01 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Tablature for Things Get Better (Got to Get Better) from latest concerts (e.g. Crossroads 2007) Message-ID: Does anyone have, or know where I could find online, the Tab for the above tune. IMHO Eric's best song in his recent concerts... cheers- Mark. _________________________________________________________________ What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30288&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Jan 29 19:10:31 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:10:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Steve Ray Vaughn Message-ID: <426119.35638.qm@web46012.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Ya know today I was listening to SRV and as it was raining - so I decide to listen to "The Sky is Crying" and "Honey Bee". Wonder why EC hasn't written a song about his current wife ? Wuz up with that !! I'll bet if he shopped around and looked at the items of her life - he could put something together. After all, just image what she's thinking every time she hears "Wonderful Tonight". Course, he probably has... But nobody really like it. Thus, that guy really needs to get back to work and start observing his wife and how she moves about the room, taking care of the kids. How she does special things and how she walks and how she smiles and the twinkle in her eyes. Don't you know - her girl friends and all the ladies of the world are waiting for that guy to make a song about HER ! Imagine if he could make one about his daughters too... Women in America are surpassing men in purchasing power, hence he could be catering a song for ladies. Imagine that, Clapton "the ladies man"... Wouldn't that be so cool if that guy debut that song at MSG and brought his wife out - center stage and sang it to her. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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What does this have to do with Eric Clapton? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Jan 29 21:08:13 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:08:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] I never realized Britian was so dangerious ! Message-ID: <895321.44961.qm@web46010.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Imagine if somebody like Clapton was took hostage or one of his daughters. Wonder how much they'd be worth ?... Ya know now days with disposable cellphones and such. It's scarey to think how easy it would be to do. When was the last time you heard about somebody doing this in America ? That's why we have neighborhood watch programs and are video systems all over the place, though we don't tell the world this. Course, ole George Harrison was attacked in a park by some nut case. What the hell was George out and about without a friend for... He should of had somebody or should have been living in the States. I guess when ole Carl Perkins died, his friend base got even smaller. Clearly, the security forces in the UK aren't what the use to be and my guess is it won't be getting any better anytime soon! Arm yourself with shotguns and pistols, as I saw these guys denoted in the recent issue of Guitarist Magazine shooting clay pigeons. But, when you live in a society where there's more foreigners coming into your country and there's only so much land available, well it's a no brainer the crime rate is going to be going up. Look at the lip of the chick in the previous post... Looks like she's got syphilis, no kidding. I once saw a movie in high school on this sort of thing, starts out small and unnoticed and gradually over time it gets bigger and bigger,and pretty soon her whole face is disfigured. Hope that dude gets himself checked out, course his luck his pecker will only fall off. If you know somebody like this, SERIOUSLY... Get them to a doctor. Gee, I never thought about this, but I've noticed in some of the British magazines where there open have advertisements for hookers and such.. Ah, hello. This is the way that sort of stuff spreads. Wonder who's been kissing on this or any of those gals ? Scarey thought. Check out these folks... Witness protection plan. Gee, have them followed to the airport and call up your local friend who works as an air traffic controller and ask him where that plane is going to and then track them across the pond. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23370809-details/New+life+in+Oz+for+heist+family/article.do Why don't they load them on a submarine and sail out of the harbor. Who guides those babies in and out to sea ? The Harbor Master, of course. Course, when there underway. I really doubt if the Russians or anybody can track them, there underway typically a few months at a time and when those guys come back into port, talk about horny!! Who do you think they go and visit ? Let's hope they go to some place like Las Vegas, where the ladies there have to be certified and inspected regularly by doctors. Do they do that in Britian or Germany or anywhere else ? Wonder why? --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Jan 29 21:23:49 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:23:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] The website link didn't make it. Message-ID: <117027.52800.qm@web46014.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> The chick photo was of a gal with early stages of sypillis on her upper lip. In high school we were shown a movie about this stuff... Anyway, she's was Ms. Hogg the gal who made masks for those robbers who came and got apparently a key person and held him hostage and then got his family as leverage. A well excuted plan, if I say so myself. Here's a little ditty about it : Michelle Hogg, 33, a make-up artist from Plumstead, made the prosthetic masks used by the robbers in the ?53million Tonbridge raid but charges were dropped when she became a prosecution witness. Ms Hogg, a policeman's daughter and graduate of the London School of Fashion, has changed her name and appearance and is living under police protection. Officers fear the man who masterminded Britain's biggest cash raid and is still to face justice will pay the bounty to hitmen to prevent any trial taking place. Ms Hogg has identified the ringleader, currently being held in a North African jail awaiting possible extradition to the UK. Police have recovered ?21million of the cash but the remainder is unaccounted for and is thought to have been smuggled to Morocco, northern Cyprus and Albania. A police source said today: "It'll be a very long time before she can sleep properly at night. Michelle is the only one who can conclusively say who was the brains behind this. She knows her life is in danger. People will pay literally millions to bump her off." (Nice to know where she's at... LOL) No doubt in Britain they've got security camera's everywhere because the can't trust there own cops with keeping secrets... How did the press know where she was at !! How embarrassing that must be, to be a cop in the UK. How'd they find out ?? Weak... weak security. Hope Clapton got good security when he's doing those concerts with the Police this summer. Course, nothing happens there, but who's guarding his house when he's away... The lawn boy ? No doubt, he lives in the sticks. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. 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Steve Ray Vaughn (Bill Mann) > 4. Look at this chick... (Bill Mann) > > 6. I never realized Britian was so dangerious ! (Bill Mann) > 7. The website link didn't make it. (Bill Mann) > Bill Mann could you please stay on subject ? if you can't please do not post to the list. as for Eric writting songs about his current wife and he girls, you need to listen to the words on his latest release, Back Home this is an Eric Clapton fan email list. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bbanderic at aol.com Tue Jan 29 21:58:47 2008 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:58:47 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 32 Message-ID: > 3. Steve Ray Vaughn (Bill Mann) > 4. Look at this chick... (Bill Mann) > > 6. I never realized Britian was so dangerious ! (Bill Mann) > 7. The website link didn't make it. (Bill Mann) > > Bill Mann could you please stay on subject ? if you can't please do not post > to the list. > as for Eric writting songs about his current wife and he girls, you need to > listen to the words on his latest release, Back Home > this is an Eric Clapton fan email list. Thanks for the info, I just checked the history and all of these weird posts are indeed from the same guy. Bill Mann, you need help. **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From: scottw at racerxill.comTo: teaguestob at hotmail.comCC: slowhand at planet-torque.comSubject: GTGBIALWDate: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:03:21 -0700 Not sure what you are looking for but if you wish to play along with Got to get better in a little while Verse is A-G-E Chorus is D-A-E then walk down is G-F#-F-E Scott _________________________________________________________________ What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30288&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Jan 29 23:45:54 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:45:54 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] They were Clapton related... read on this Message-ID: <181337.64550.qm@web46012.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> The young lady is out of work and no doubt will be put in a witness protection program. Clapton could probably use her so he she could make him look years younger so that he can go to shows/events without being detected. I mean, look how he was treated at Crossroads when he sat down with his wife out in the bleachers, everybody started taking pictures of him and ignored the band playing. He literately had to get up and move to the side of the stage to watch the show. That's excessive rude to treat the guy like that. Imagine how he must feel going out in public. Can't go nowhere, without somebody to watch his back. Anyway, this young lady who is in hiding is worth millions to her country and in terms of a movie deal, priceless, which apparently most of the folks that read this message board are in America and not the UK. But here's the gist, there was bank heist in the UK, the largest one on record 54 Million pounds, probably be about $75 million USD or more, happen just last year. Get this, they couldn't put it all in their Lorie (large van) as it was only a 30' foot model and had to leave the rest of the loot behind about 154 million pounds, that was the mother lode. Heck this gal knows a lot of intricate stuff and which movie planners would no doubt love to hear about, so as to make the plot easier to create in terms of a movie. (Wonder who would play her part - Angelina Jolie or Lindsey Lohan.) Wonder how Clapton could be included in this, he could make the soundtrack to the movie! Cha-ching, would you go see it ? Only if the people she worked with were in the drug running and prostitution business, where there were tons of skimply dressed women in the movie. Plus, it would help if Clapton had two or more songs in the movie, as well, old and new a like. Could he be in the movie ? Somebody has to talk to that girl and find out where her co-conspirators were at during the planning phase. If Clapton passes on this, I'll bet there's scores of out of work musicians that would jump at the chance of getting a film score with filler music and worldwide media attention. Wonder if those folks went to any Winwood Concerts ? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Wed Jan 30 02:57:13 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:57:13 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Speaking of weird.......... Message-ID: Hey, who remembers the Random Setlist Generator? We may have joked about that machine, however it was an astonishing achievement for amateurs. I think all up the total work hours, from basic plans to the finished proto-type was in the vicinity of 1500. Pardon, I digress. The people behind the RSG have not been idle these past years. On the contrary they have been diligently working on a devise almost as impressive as the RSG. This device is now finished and the trials, so far, look very promising. The ITT (Idle Thought Transducer) will transcribe ALL thoughts (regardless of degree of sobriety, intelligence or relevance) from an individual (in any 45 minute period) directly to The Digest without a filter. In the last week or so, we have been lucky enough to get 3 or 4 per Digest. Somehow....."Eric Clapton, please, the vocal" doesn't quite seem so trivial. Where's AG when you need him? Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.16/1250 - Release Date: 29/01/2008 22:20 From jdunaway65 at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 04:15:20 2008 From: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com (Jerry Dunaway) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:15:20 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Bill Mann posts In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <360285.15835.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Is there any way to get this nutcase off the list? I'm not even sure WHAT he is trying to say! The syntax is so bizarre, and he refers to people/events that (as far as I know) have not even been brought up ("The young lady is out of work and no doubt will be put in a witness protection program") WHAT young lady? Where did this whole heist story come up? He jumps from one semi-subject to another, with no apparent rhyme or reason! It freakin' HURTS my brain to read this stuff, as I always try to make sense of anything I read (especially on here!), and there is no sense to be made from this. And I second what "bbanderic" said -- this guy definitely needs help (at the very least with getting some command of the english language). PLEASE stop! My head is gonna explode! ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Wed Jan 30 05:20:46 2008 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:20:46 +0900 Subject: [Slowhand] Recent Posts Message-ID: <002a01c86329$c6f4f390$0200a8c0@trevor> Some of the recent posts I find offensive. And most of my close Slowhander friends would probably agree that there is no way in this world that I am a prude. Just the bloody opposite. We are a family and very loyal long established group at that and do not need these sort of recent personal comments.. Maybe at times we do not see completely eye to eye on the quality of EC's output. Is he capable of doing better..well..painfully I gotta say..YES. But he is still the one for me whether it was back in the Bluesbreakers/ Cream/ Blind Faith/D&D days or now the answer is still YES. Will the majority of us continue to buy his records or attend his concerts when we can afford to get to them...YES. I am trying very hard not to be offensive. Where did this guy in the recent postings spring from? Please seriously consider whether they should continue to be posted. I respect that everyone is entitled to an opinion, but some of his recent postings are running a touch thin with me and by the sound of it many others too. Trevor Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Over and out ... ~AG From humblephoenix at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 12:24:36 2008 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:24:36 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Where is AG When You Need Him ?? Message-ID: <229391c50801300924u29edf86am4997a3d4bbeda46e@mail.gmail.com> I like the bunny better. EC looks like he needs a bath and definitely a shave. From yodoris2001 at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 12:34:49 2008 From: yodoris2001 at yahoo.com (Doris Hendrick) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:34:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] OH NOOOOO Mister Bill (Mann) Message-ID: <203203.90444.qm@web55511.mail.re4.yahoo.com> PLEASE, just stop with the misinformation, misspellings and mindless drivel. You are giving us all a major headache. YoDoris ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 12:58:11 2008 From: orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com (jess mayers) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:58:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Trolls on the list... Message-ID: <922451.68019.qm@web82501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hope everyone is faring well in their neck of the woods. On every community list, at some point, a 'Troll' will pop up and write about rambling, non-sensical stuff that simply doesn't belong on the list. Whether it's hard-core political seasonings (watch what happens just before November rolls around in the States) or simply ramblings and musings about things that have little to do with music or trading, people come, people go. I recall several years ago on the Van Morrison list, a 'Troll' calling itself 'China Blue' (that's a major red flag right there), stirred things up, pissed people off, for about 2 months, then simply disappeared. Probably off to annoy another list. Who knows I finished reading 'Clapton The Autobiography' last week. My sole wish for that book is that Eric had given more anecdotal musings, particularly when reminescing about Cream & Derek & The Dominos - wouldn't it have been interesting to read about his drug-filled haze the day of the Winterland Show and the most amazing solo on 'Crossroads'. Instead, it seemed like he couldn't race out of that time-frame fast enough. Too little about the inner-workings of Cream or Derek. Too bad - the book could easily have been another 100 pages longer. Eric, your life has had so many amazing episodes, it would have been so nice to read about what it was like when certain musicians pushed you to the edge, even if all you wrote about was how much you personally disliked certain musicians but had the greatest time making music with them. 'Clapton' had lots of filler and cheese puff, not enough real substance, behind the scenes, what was going on while on stage. I'm very happy for you that you've found happiness and that being a real father and family man suits you. You've brought so much joy to people through the music, you deserve some good times and peace of mind. It's a good book that could have been better. Enough of my rant. onwards - Jess --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed Jan 30 14:37:34 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:37:34 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton for Dublin Message-ID: <006201c86377$938a94d0$0400a8c0@optiplex> He might not be touring, but he's getting around. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eric Clapton for Dublin http://www.hotpress.com/news/4381701.html The legendary Eric Clapton has announced an outdoor summer show in Dublin. The guitar maestro is the first act to be unveiled as part of Aiken Promotions' summer programme of gigs in Malahide Castle. Slowhand plays on June 21, with tickets priced 76.25Euros, on sale on Monday February 4. From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 14:59:03 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:59:03 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Trolls Message-ID: <47A0D707.8010305@yahoo.com> "On every community list, at some point, a 'Troll' will pop up and write about rambling, non-sensical stuff that simply doesn't belong on the list. Whether it's hard-core political seasonings (watch what happens just before November rolls around in the States) or simply ramblings and musings about things that have little to do with music or trading, people come, people go. I recall several years ago on the Van Morrison list, a 'Troll' calling itself 'China Blue' (that's a major red flag right there), stirred things up, pissed people off, for about 2 months, then simply disappeared. Probably off to annoy another list. Who knows?" ------------ Yes, and even more interesting (perhaps a good topic for a psychology research paper) is that every time a tour starts, we usually get a new "Uber-Fan" or two, who is anywhere and everywhere ... and then disappears for good. Usually always female. I can count at least one or two for every tour since I've been on the SD, since 1996! But you must admit, some of these people do have a certain deranged genius in their writing. There are certain people who can pull it off, because there's a sort of internal consistency ... to use an analogy, there are all sorts of people who try to copy EC's style, but they never seem to capture that "something". As far as wild posts go, I really miss the old days and the crazy Clapto-Cyber-Stalker-Chicks. We haven't had a really good dust-up on the SD since the days of the arguments about whether EC was wearing New Balance or Nike. I guess most of them gave up their ambitions when EC got married and went from Armani to dressing like a janitor. For those who might have missed the old days, perhaps the Queen of them all was "Rose P. Slowhand", who posted quite often but quite famously had quite a faux pas when she posted a message to the SD that was intended for another of the ClaptoStalkerChick brigade. Lest you think Bill is nuts (I just think he's high), check THIS out ... on a Richter Scale of Craziness of 1 to 10, Bill's but a "1" compared to this: http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/rose-p-slowhand.txt Now ... for those of you who don't care to read it all because it will make your brains melt (and those posts ARE guaranteed to drop your I.Q.!), just scroll to the end for a tasty EC track off a DAT master I just had the chance to transfer last month ... enjoy! It's in Apple iTunes (AAC) format, but I believe if you change the extension to .mp4 it will work in a wide range of players - enjoy! Cheers, AG From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 17:48:27 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:48:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Sorry for excessive posting and ramblings Message-ID: <375685.88206.qm@web46002.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Troll I'm not. Wonder why Clapton's Where's Eric website doesn't have a Forum/Message Board ? Steven Seagal has one at his fan site and always has great current pictures of him traveling all over the world. Guess, I'll go look at Seagal's pictures of him in Eastern Europe, fly fishing with Czech nymps. dash vid don'ya --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com Wed Jan 30 20:05:10 2008 From: orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com (jess mayers) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:05:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] fly fishing with Czech nymphs... Message-ID: <446263.58412.qm@web82503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Now that's a good image... --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com Thu Jan 31 11:05:25 2008 From: orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com (jess mayers) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:05:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] "Got to get better in a little while..." - Eric Clapton In-Reply-To: <6699CBB207FB124681EE09354C88F50102A257AB@kmn03ex1.kmn.kaman.com> Message-ID: <831051.2332.qm@web82505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Martin, Thanks for the response. It would have been really interesting to read about Eric's first-hand feelings when he plugged his Gibson into a bank of Marshalls and got that certain sound that literally changed the way people heard a rock guitarist. The power, the surge of sheer joy, what about it, Eric? The transition from being a great guitarist in the Bluesbreakers to becoming a rock-God in Cream, the first jam with Jack and Ginger when you realized that this was something unique, special, beyond words. What did you feel, how did you balance that sound off of Jack's incessant bass and Ginger's kick-ass drumming? Surely, despite the drug-haze, you must have some stories to tell. How about the times when you were coralled by Ahmet Ertegun on the first tour of the States, to get into the studio in NYC and work on tracks (which form the basis for 'Disraeli Gears'). How did Felix Pappalardi work it out as to who stood where, how the drums were miked, why this mike, not that one. The creative process, all of it or just some of it. The tracks that were eventually used on 'Wheels of Fire' alone would have made for some interesting comments - why this live track and not another one? What were you thinking, what hotel did you stay at, what did you feel like walking the streets of San Francisco for the first time knowing that Cream had a gig that night, what juicy fight did you have with Jack that pissed you off enough to put out some of the greatest riffs ever, while Jack matched you note-for-note. The same goes for the inner workings with Derek & The Dominos. In the book, Clapton touches briefly on inviting Duane Allman into 'Criteria Studios' in Miami in September 1970. Did you sense a soul-mate capable of pushing you to reach out further than you thought possible? What was the interplay between you two? What did you talk with Duane about? Was it strictly about music or was it about where to find the best southern-fried chicken in town? What was the effect on the Dominos when you brought in Duane? You talk about the drugs, alcohol, distractions but little meat as to the music. Some of the best tunes ever (at points even better than Cream), yet so little as to the inner-workings. If not you, Eric, telling stories about what it was like, then who? Only someone who was there could tell the tale. You survived it, what stories do you remember? One can only imagine some of the stuff that went down - we have the audio record but not the nuts 'n bolts as to how the creation was made. The book was about 100 pages short. Anyway, I liked 'Clapton: an autobiography'. It could have been so much more. onwards - Jess "Kelly, Martin" wrote: Jess, I agree with you about the book. Eric never talks about the guitars and amps he used, or very much about musicianship. Maybe he thinks that stuff is better left to guitar magazines, but when he plugged a Les Paul in to a Marshall he created a whole new thing. -----Original Message----- From: jess mayers [mailto:orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:58 PM To: Slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Trolls on the list... Hope everyone is faring well in their neck of the woods. On every community list, at some point, a 'Troll' will pop up and write about rambling, non-sensical stuff that simply doesn't belong on the list. Whether it's hard-core political seasonings (watch what happens just before November rolls around in the States) or simply ramblings and musings about things that have little to do with music or trading, people come, people go. I recall several years ago on the Van Morrison list, a 'Troll' calling itself 'China Blue' (that's a major red flag right there), stirred things up, pissed people off, for about 2 months, then simply disappeared. Probably off to annoy another list. Who knows I finished reading 'Clapton The Autobiography' last week. My sole wish for that book is that Eric had given more anecdotal musings, particularly when reminescing about Cream & Derek & The Dominos - wouldn't it have been interesting to read about his drug-filled haze the day of the Winterland Show and the most amazing solo on 'Crossroads'. Instead, it seemed like he couldn't race out of that time-frame fast enough. Too little about the inner-workings of Cream or Derek. Too bad - the book could easily have been another 100 pages longer. Eric, your life has had so many amazing episodes, it would have been so nice to read about what it was like when certain musicians pushed you to the edge, even if all you wrote about was how much you personally disliked certain musicians but had the greatest time making music with them. 'Clapton' had lots of filler and cheese puff, not enough real substance, behind the scenes, what was going on while on stage. I'm very happy for you that you've found happiness and that being a real father and family man suits you. You've brought so much joy to people through the music, you deserve some good times and peace of mind. It's a good book that could have been better. Enough of my rant. onwards - Jess --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From firehousedoggy at yahoo.com Thu Jan 31 12:11:13 2008 From: firehousedoggy at yahoo.com (Bob) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:11:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 37 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <136615.10493.qm@web37511.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Martin, Thanks for the response. It would have been really interesting to read about Eric's first-hand feelings when he plugged his Gibson into a bank of Marshalls and got that certain sound that literally changed the way people heard a rock guitarist. The power, the surge of sheer joy, what about it, Eric? The transition from being a great guitarist in the Bluesbreakers to becoming a rock-God in Cream, the first jam with Jack and Ginger when you realized that this was something unique, special, beyond words. What did you feel, how did you balance that sound off of Jack's incessant bass and Ginger's kick-ass drumming? Surely, despite the drug-haze, you must have some stories to tell. How about the times when you were coralled by Ahmet Ertegun on the first tour of the States, to get into the studio in NYC and work on tracks (which form the basis for 'Disraeli Gears'). How did Felix Pappalardi work it out as to who stood where, how the drums were miked, why this mike, not that one. The creative process, all of it or just some of it. The tracks that were eventually used on 'Wheels of Fire' alone would have made for some interesting comments - why this live track and not another one? What were you thinking, what hotel did you stay at, what did you feel like walking the streets of San Francisco for the first time knowing that Cream had a gig that night, what juicy fight did you have with Jack that pissed you off enough to put out some of the greatest riffs ever, while Jack matched you note-for-note. The same goes for the inner workings with Derek & The Dominos. In the book, Clapton touches briefly on inviting Duane Allman into 'Criteria Studios' in Miami in September 1970. Did you sense a soul-mate capable of pushing you to reach out further than you thought possible? What was the interplay between you two? What did you talk with Duane about? Was it strictly about music or was it about where to find the best southern-fried chicken in town? What was the effect on the Dominos when you brought in Duane? You talk about the drugs, alcohol, distractions but little meat as to the music. Some of the best tunes ever (at points even better than Cream), yet so little as to the inner-workings. If not you, Eric, telling stories about what it was like, then who? Only someone who was there could tell the tale. You survived it, what stories do you remember? One can only imagine some of the stuff that went down - we have the audio record but not the nuts 'n bolts as to how the creation was made. The book was about 100 pages short. Anyway, I liked 'Clapton: an autobiography'. It could have been so much more. onwards - Jess "Kelly, Martin" wrote: Jess, I agree with you about the book. Eric never talks about the guitars and amps he used, or very much about musicianship. Maybe he thinks that stuff is better left to guitar magazines, but when he plugged a Les Paul in to a Marshall he created a whole new thing. -----Original Message----- From: jess mayers [mailto:orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:58 PM To: Slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Trolls on the list... Hope everyone is faring well in their neck of the woods. On every community list, at some point, a 'Troll' will pop up and write about rambling, non-sensical stuff that simply doesn't belong on the list. Whether it's hard-core political seasonings (watch what happens just before November rolls around in the States) or simply ramblings and musings about things that have little to do with music or trading, people come, people go. I recall several years ago on the Van Morrison list, a 'Troll' calling itself 'China Blue' (that's a major red flag right there), stirred things up, pissed people off, for about 2 months, then simply disappeared. Probably off to annoy another list. Who knows I finished reading 'Clapton The Autobiography' last week. My sole wish for that book is that Eric had given more anecdotal musings, particularly when reminescing about Cream & Derek & The Dominos - wouldn't it have been interesting to read about his drug-filled haze the day of the Winterland Show and the most amazing solo on 'Crossroads'. Instead, it seemed like he couldn't race out of that time-frame fast enough. Too little about the inner-workings of Cream or Derek. Too bad - the book could easily have been another 100 pages longer. Eric, your life has had so many amazing episodes, it would have been so nice to read about what it was like when certain musicians pushed you to the edge, even if all you wrote about was how much you personally disliked certain musicians but had the greatest time making music with them. 'Clapton' had lots of filler and cheese puff, not enough real substance, behind the scenes, what was going on while on stage. I'm very happy for you that you've found happiness and that being a real father and family man suits you. You've brought so much joy to people through the music, you deserve some good times and peace of mind. It's a good book that could have been better. Enough of my rant. onwards - Jess --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search._______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand Yes what an image. But, for those who are musicians, take a look at the cover of one of the Live Cream albums, not sure which one offhand.. but what Eric is playing through is a Fender Twin plugged into a bunch of Marshal cabinets. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Jan 31 12:16:34 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:16:34 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla book..pretty good read Message-ID: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2006/11/new-book-on-layla-derek-and-the-dominos-clapton-by-jan-reid.html Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gwornex at yahoo.com Thu Jan 31 13:48:41 2008 From: gwornex at yahoo.com (Greg Wenker) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:48:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton autobiography Message-ID: <807675.52092.qm@web50802.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Jess I think you hit the nail on the head when you said he probably decided that stories about his equipment choices were best left to guitar mag interviews....I think he or his publisher decided that in order for this book to have great commerical appeal he needed to focus on his relationships and his personal tragedies...I and most Claptoholics have heard these stories countless times and would have been more interested in the type of information you mention.... regards g.w. From bluesfuze at aol.com Thu Jan 31 15:54:07 2008 From: bluesfuze at aol.com (bluesfuze at aol.com) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:54:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 35 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CA32628E77FCF4-DB4-86C@webmail-md20.sysops.aol.com> it is not "for Vocal"...EC ?says I thank you Put your head phones on and listen again Good Blues To Ya Ric -----Original Message----- From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:01 pm Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 35 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. Trolls (Jeff Engelmann) 2. weird, nah. just a little side tracked (jamt33 at comcast.net) 3. Re: Where is AG When You Need Him ?? (Almighty Geetarz) Attached Message From: Jeff Engelmann To: Slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Trolls Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:49:45 -0700 Folks, it was apparent days ago that the poster that everyone is so stirred up about is a troll -- someone who derives pleasure from invading some internet group and stirring up controversy by making outrageous statements.?? Your reaction is what he is after, though I must admit that he does the random posting lunatic thing with a certain panache, so he might get off on his own writings as well.? The point is, he is an attention vampire.? Don't give him any.? If the moderator blocks him, he'll just return under some other nom de plume.? Ignore him consistently, and he'll go away.? Eventually.? So did EC ever perform Shine On You Crazy Diamond with Roger Waters? Jeff Engelmann Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net Attached Message From: jamt33 at comcast.net To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] weird, nah. just a little side tracked Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:08:51 +0000 Somehow....."Eric Clapton, please, the vocal"? doesn't quite seem so trivial. ?hi tone, ? Trivial??? ab so lut ly? not ! baker? or bruce? says:? Eric Clapton ,please! clapton response:? For Vocal. so when refering to this much talked about phrase please get it right. ( remember to smile when reading this) joe Attached Message From: Almighty Geetarz To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Where is AG When You Need Him ?? Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:39:58 -0500 "Where's AG when you need him?"? ? ---------? ? Right Here.? ? And in reference to Bill's posts ... here is a picture of a bunny with a pancake on its head.? ? http://heresabunnywithapancakeonitshead.com/? ? Which makes about as much sense as his posts, and has as much relevance ;)? ? Okay, wait. There should be some EC content.? ? And the "Pancake Bunny" is SOOOOO early 1990s, and perhaps uncool now.? ? So, in the best tradition of one-ups-man-ship and being on topic, here you go:? ? http://www.geetarz.org/images/ec-pancake.jpg? ? Feel free to use this image in the future, when needed, on the SD.? ? Over and out ...? ? ~AG? ? _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joetoomey at eircom.net Thu Jan 31 16:12:28 2008 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:12:28 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] What'd he say? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <001a01c8644d$fc3d14e0$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> I love it, almost 40 years on and some of us are still wondering what'd he say, and also who said it!? I still think its Jack saying "Eric Clapton please" and Eric responding with "Its OK". I am perfectly aware I'm in a very small minority (probably of one!)and probably the only people who can dissuade me from this is Eric, Jack or Ginger. Love it Joe From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Thu Jan 31 17:10:59 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:10:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's book and the future of Antigua Message-ID: <264401.16157.qm@web46008.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> This book read like it was ten years old and somebody didn't reread it put in some information towards the back of the book. Compile a list of Questions you want to ask and post them all in 'One Posting" on this website, no doubt he probably reads this website. As most celebrities are always curious what people are saying about them. If not, the guys at Where's Eric read it and they no doubt communicate with him about matters. I agree, with you guys - a book is really needed verse a magazine article which is really typically squeezed for space and at times no doubt they cut out a lot of relevant information. In terms of the future of Crossroads Antigua, what do you guys think. Once Clapton passes on to higher ground. Do you think something like that will be much of a draw for anybody hooked on drugs or booze - from the gist of the book it's main objective is to cure the ills of those island people who have dependency problems and hence catering to well heeled people from afar to get cleaned up. You guys are going to laugh at this, but I have a direct communications link to Donald Trump and if Clapton were sincerely interested in build his rehab business here in the USA. He'd be very wise to sell the Antigua and re-invest that money into a larger treatment facility where ever he so deemed it necessary to build one. So long as he kept the word "Crossroads" intact, for logical reasons. One has to wonder if he's ever visited a place called "Amity - Circle Tree Ranch in Tucson". He could model his centers just like there's and pretty much go nationwide helping those who are in jail and who need to be rehabilitated. >From what I know about Amity, the state of Arizona will pay to house the individuals, if the rehabs will cure these people of there ills. A very worthwhile approach and very cost effective especially for the state. I'm sure there are other facilities as such through out the country but they just don't have a high profiled leader to create so much fanfare. No doubt, Clapton loves performing for his cause, but if it's not reaching any of the people who come to his concerts, which most folks don't have $20K laying around. Clapton championed the cause, but he should contact Donald Trump to see what other properties he has for sale, as no doubt that guys has lots of friends in the building trade who can put alot of these rehabilitated people back to work and with others who have gone thru the same facilities, hence a structured support group. I'm rambling again.... Wonder what kind of an investment vehicle Clapton has in place to make sure his centers stay in business, whenever he's no longer here ? -- On another note - Willie Nelson has teamed up with Ben & Jerry's and they have a peach flavored ice cream, which is currently available at my local Wal-Mart Store. As well as Micheal Cohen. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KMaksin at NCICAP.org Thu Jan 31 17:33:05 2008 From: KMaksin at NCICAP.org (Ken Maksin) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:33:05 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand bio Message-ID: <006A38FCB6A0C246AB7788AD16B1BAFD09DA25@txexc02.ncicap.org> AG, thanks for the GTGBLW treat. That's what i'm talkin bout! >From the interviews and comments i've heard/read, it seems that EC had a vision, and succeeded, on how he wanted his extraordinary life presented. Haven't read yet, but plan on reading "Clapton" and finding the recent comments interesting. unless a diary, or notes, were kept pertaining to specific events that happened decades ago, unlikely, but possible for anyone who frequently abused their body/mind/soul to remember details about some of the stories behind the stories? I recall seeing or hearing an interview during Clapton's book promotion, where EC said he basically sees his life in 3 periods, childhood, young man, and where he is today. 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I particularly just like Floyd from Atom Heart Mother ahead, not those Sid Barret's wild trips - hehehe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHoU3w-IVL8 Cheers____________________________________Conhe?a meu cd "Downtown Streets" (Blues) Visite os sites: www.fabiodwyer.com.br ewww.buscamp3.com.br/fabiodwyer _________________________________________________________________ Confira v?deos com not?cias do NY Times, gols direto do Lance, videocassetadas e muito mais no MSN Video! http://video.msn.com/?mkt=pt-br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From msawin at hotmail.com Thu Jan 31 18:04:08 2008 From: msawin at hotmail.com (Michael Sawin) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:04:08 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC in Cork Message-ID: Apparently EC is also playing Cork Mid Summer Festival on 20th June. I thought that he might only play with Stevie W. who has a break on his U.S. tour between 25th June & 2nd July but it seems that this might be the start of a Summer Festival Tour (last done in 97 with LEGENDS). If so, great, as this could be the start of a fun European excursion. See you on the road! _________________________________________________________________ Free games, great prizes - get gaming at Gamesbox. http://www.searchgamesbox.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Thu Jan 31 19:33:46 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:33:46 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] And I though it was just me... Message-ID: <532745035C3E476BB0F6508DEB97B90F@1NVTLC1> I'm a long-time EC fan and only found the list just recently, but wow! I was beginning to think it was time to ditch the list and find another discussion group. My thanks the veteran membership for sharing their amusing posts regarding BM. Okay, on to the real stuff. Has anyone caught the "Classic 60 Minutes" interview by Ed Bradley with our man? They aired it last night at 9:30 p.m. US East Coast time. I tried going to the VH1 Classic web site to get the schedule but, like the DirecTV schedule, no information regarding who is being interviewed. It's a crap shoot. No idea when it might run again. The interview revealed little none of us have ever heard but I must say that Ed Bradley has a way of getting his subjects to open up. Eric looked pretty relaxed during the entire interview, including the questions regarding Conor. Jeff -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Thu Jan 31 23:59:28 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:59:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] In terms of a technical book on equipment Message-ID: <301626.53976.qm@web46015.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I'm surprised somebody hasn't approached some of his roadies to essentially tell about there setups. Clapton early on had to lug this stuff around, but once one hires people to do those setups and sound checks, etc... All that guy needs to do is step on stage and plug in and do a show. "Maybe get blister on his finger" "That guy ain't workin, money for nothing and the chicks for free." Who sang that,,, eh? Dire Straits Create song writing 101 --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Joe From llt58 at hotmail.com Fri Feb 1 11:30:09 2008 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:30:09 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla book..pretty good read Message-ID: According to some of the reviewers at Amazon.com, apparently its not a good read. Here's the link: Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail?-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Feb 1 12:17:40 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:17:40 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla book Message-ID: I found it very enjoyable...it had plenty of insights on the recording process. Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards sam -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Elliott [mailto:jnt.elliott at comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:34 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] And I though it was just me... I'm a long-time EC fan and only found the list just recently, but wow! I was beginning to think it was time to ditch the list and find another discussion group. My thanks the veteran membership for sharing their amusing posts regarding BM. Okay, on to the real stuff. Has anyone caught the "Classic 60 Minutes" interview by Ed Bradley with our man? They aired it last night at 9:30 p.m. US East Coast time. I tried going to the VH1 Classic web site to get the schedule but, like the DirecTV schedule, no information regarding who is being interviewed. It's a crap shoot. No idea when it might run again. The interview revealed little none of us have ever heard but I must say that Ed Bradley has a way of getting his subjects to open up. 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URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Fri Feb 1 23:48:08 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:48:08 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] International Blues Challenge Report Message-ID: <84650.87395.qm@web46001.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I'm here sitting in a parking garage sending you this great report, if your a Brit you'll see my video of Oli Brown as well as a few other bands... I thought I saw Clapton, stick on goat-t and bad hair, and baseball cap. Course, that's about half the people here walking up and down Beale Street. But, I focus'ed more on guitar workers vs gumbo blues and some half arse band. To me that's not the blues, but whatever. Next you guitar guys/blues man no make pilgrimage here to Memphis. Kick myself for not coming down last night (100 miles one way), but it would have been worth it. Too bad youtube only allows 100MB uploads. Lots of good bands and cheap. Tomorrow night I haven't decided on where to go - probably will spend the night in Clarksdale or Grenada (the dry dock lounge, Kenny Brown Blues Band). Anybody need me to photograph something in the Delta while I'm here ? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sat Feb 2 10:19:22 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:19:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Memphis IBC 2008 results Message-ID: <986888.33215.qm@web46015.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Can be found at Blues dot org, as well, as entry information, etc. What I saw last night were guys & gals that knew how to work there guitars (shred), but they lacked the "Buck Wheat Effect". I didn't see a single soul who would interact with the crowd the way Albert King or Muddy Waters did, which no doubt anybody that can would easily be declared an easy winner or one sought after individual. Seems everybody has mastered their guitar, but can they really be a master song write, director and choreograph. It's so easy to do, but nobody does it. Which is simple amazing, pass up on something so elementary in terms of the "Bluesmanship". Lets hope next year, somebody arrives with this kind of information and enlightens the judges, cause no doubt those folks had some tough decisions to make last night - because everybody pretty much sounded the same. Ironically the place wasn't very packed, $15 wrist band to enter all the night clubs on Beale Street is a deal and one can stand right up in front and watch these future bands in there infancy, cause a year or two from now they'll be headline acts across American. 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(I understood the parking garage part.) They are gibberish. Just take a look at these: >> Next you guitar guys/blues man no make pilgrimage here to Memphis. << >> What I saw last night were guys & gals that knew how to work there guitars (shred), but they lacked the "Buck Wheat Effect". << Did you graduate from elementary school? Is English a second language for you? How can you NOT be supremely embarrassed by posting the above? I have NEVER seen posts as non-understandable as yours on the Slowhand Digest in the past 11 years. Please do not respond. Please post ONLY if your e-mails are understandable by the great majority of English-speaking people, and ONLY if they make sense. Right now, they are not and they don't. You have already made a fool of yourself, and you risk banishment by the editor, who is a VERY tolerant individual. He really doesn't want to throw anyone off. But numerous subscribers are calling for this to happen. I assure you, continue to post the way that you have, and you will be gone, because you are simply the best advertisement to come along in decades for the US government's anti-drug campaign. Reading your posts makes me think of the sentence that comes after, "And this is your brain on drugs." It's either that, or your deck of cards is short of the required 52. In case of the latter, you've already caused a number of wrecks on the information superhighway, and your license needs to be suspended indefinitely. And nobody cares where you spend the night, so please spare us the details. But that parking garage you mentioned sounds like a good place. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sat Feb 2 21:56:31 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:56:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] I think I probably have a computer virus Message-ID: <550713.41146.qm@web46013.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> As I've noted this too in my sentence structures as well. When I go visit a friend who's a computer whiz in Meridian, MS need weekend I'll bring along my computer and let him take a look at it as he's the electronics wizard. Sorry to have Peavey'd you Deltanick. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From joetoomey at eircom.net Sun Feb 3 07:33:37 2008 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:33:37 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Dublin and Cork. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002801c86661$001fbd00$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> Hi Irene Tickets go on sale for both dates at 0900 gmt tomorrow through Ticketmaster. Good night Irene Joe :) From jfw at insightbb.com Sun Feb 3 12:33:25 2008 From: jfw at insightbb.com (John Whitney) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:33:25 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 42 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001201c8668a$e1df31c0$a59d9540$@com> To ALL, Bill Mann's ramblings are not informative, intelligible, pertinent or in any way necessary for this group. I urge AG, again, to rid us of this foolishness. Mann's last response to Delta Nick is the final straw in a situation I regard as abusive. This moron has intruded into my reading space and I do not appreciate it at all. Be gone, fool. Darken my inbox never again! ****** John From humblephoenix at gmail.com Sun Feb 3 12:35:23 2008 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:35:23 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Challenged Message-ID: <229391c50802030935r1c3554eakf2ba25fb927be6a4@mail.gmail.com> DelatNick wrote: I couldn't understand the e-mails, but I have no freakin' idea what the below sentences mean (please do not explain). Not everyone is a Hemingway, but the English language is for communication, NOT obfuscation. Besides offending Slowhand Digest readers with your references to syphilis and the like, your posts to this forum read like you're taking drugs, drinking, driving, and "texting," all at the same time, while in a parking garage. (I understood the parking garage part.) They are gibberish. Just take a look at these: >> Next you guitar guys/blues man no make pilgrimage here to Memphis. << >> What I saw last night were guys & gals that knew how to work there guitars (shred), but they lacked the "Buck Wheat Effect". << Did you graduate from elementary school? Is English a second language for you? How can you NOT be supremely embarrassed by posting the above? I have NEVER seen posts as non-understandable as yours on the Slowhand Digest in the past 11 years. Please do not respond. Please post ONLY if your e-mails are understandable by the great majority of English-speaking people, and ONLY if they make sense. Right now, they are not and they don't. You have already made a fool of yourself, and you risk banishment by the editor, who is a VERY tolerant individual. He really doesn't want to throw anyone off. But numerous subscribers are calling for this to happen. I assure you, continue to post the way that you have, and you will be gone, because you are simply the best advertisement to come along in decades for the US government's anti-drug campaign. Reading your posts makes me think of the sentence that comes after, "And this is your brain on drugs." It's either that, or your deck of cards is short of the required 52. In case of the latter, you've already caused a number of wrecks on the information superhighway, and your license needs to be suspended indefinitely. And nobody cares where you spend the night, so please spare us the details. But that parking garage you mentioned sounds like a good place. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************** Bill from Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, home of blues (invented by Glorious Kazakhstan genius Azamat Bagatov). Bill member of Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Olympic Committee, seeking add sheeps chasing to Olympic Games. Bill tour USA expose to theft of blues from Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Next go to England, visit Millsey, find out why English eats sheeps. From orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com Sun Feb 3 17:11:31 2008 From: orpheusrocker21 at yahoo.com (jess mayers) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 14:11:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] the best advertisement to come along in decades for the US government's anti-drug campaign. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <61282.82249.qm@web82506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You go, Delta Nick!!! 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. 461 Ocean Blvd (Justin Stygles) 2. Challenges ... (DeltaNick) 3. (no subject) (Garret74 at aol.com) 4. Fw: Layla book (Thomas Bauman) 5. I think I probably have a computer virus (Bill Mann) 6. Dublin and Cork. (Joe Toomey) From: Justin Stygles To: Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:34:52 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] 461 Ocean Blvd .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Good Afternoon... I have a question or maybe just an outloud thought. In recently listening to 461 Ocean Blvd, as great an album as it is, I couldnt help but wonder why "PLease be with me" was not selected as a single. Instead, of slower songs, "Let it Grow" made it. Why? Since I left the CD in my car CD player, as the song played however many times the CD started over, "Plase Be With me" is a song that could easily be considered as good as Wonderful Tonight? But I feel the same way about Holy Mother as well. That just an opinion. Could'nt help but wonder outloud.... Best to you all! Justin --------------------------------- Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more. From: "DeltaNick" To: "Slowhand Digest" Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:31:17 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Challenges ... Bill Mann, Below are two sentences (?) from two successive e-mails that you posted. I couldn't understand the e-mails, but I have no freakin' idea what the below sentences mean (please do not explain). Not everyone is a Hemingway, but the English language is for communication, NOT obfuscation. Besides offending Slowhand Digest readers with your references to syphilis and the like, your posts to this forum read like you're taking drugs, drinking, driving, and "texting," all at the same time, while in a parking garage. (I understood the parking garage part.) They are gibberish. Just take a look at these: >> Next you guitar guys/blues man no make pilgrimage here to Memphis. << >> What I saw last night were guys & gals that knew how to work there guitars (shred), but they lacked the "Buck Wheat Effect". << Did you graduate from elementary school? Is English a second language for you? How can you NOT be supremely embarrassed by posting the above? I have NEVER seen posts as non-understandable as yours on the Slowhand Digest in the past 11 years. Please do not respond. Please post ONLY if your e-mails are understandable by the great majority of English-speaking people, and ONLY if they make sense. Right now, they are not and they don't. You have already made a fool of yourself, and you risk banishment by the editor, who is a VERY tolerant individual. He really doesn't want to throw anyone off. But numerous subscribers are calling for this to happen. I assure you, continue to post the way that you have, and you will be gone, because you are simply the best advertisement to come along in decades for the US government's anti-drug campaign. Reading your posts makes me think of the sentence that comes after, "And this is your brain on drugs." It's either that, or your deck of cards is short of the required 52. In case of the latter, you've already caused a number of wrecks on the information superhighway, and your license needs to be suspended indefinitely. And nobody cares where you spend the night, so please spare us the details. But that parking garage you mentioned sounds like a good place. DeltaNick From: Garret74 at aol.com To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 16:01:16 EST Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) >>>Anybody need me to photograph something in the Delta while I'm here ?<<< Robert Johnson's grave would be pretty cool... Have you caught the Clarence Turner Band at the competitition? They're an excellent band, we lost to them in the finals at James River... wish we were there... Garret --------------------------------- Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. From: "Thomas Bauman" To: "EC Slowhand Digest" Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:44:40 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Fw: Layla book i also purchased this small book before the holidays, and found it an interesting one evening read. i found alot of insightful information i have never heard before. it was quite good, waxahachie tom ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Wallenberg To: llt58 at hotmail.com Cc: EC Slowhand Digest Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:17 AM Subject: [Slowhand] Layla book I found it very enjoyable...it had plenty of insights on the recording process. Scott Wallenberg From: Bill Mann To: Slow Hand Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 18:56:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] I think I probably have a computer virus As I've noted this too in my sentence structures as well. When I go visit a friend who's a computer whiz in Meridian, MS need weekend I'll bring along my computer and let him take a look at it as he's the electronics wizard. Sorry to have Peavey'd you Deltanick. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.From: "Joe Toomey" To: Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:33:37 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Dublin and Cork. Hi Irene Tickets go on sale for both dates at 0900 gmt tomorrow through Ticketmaster. Good night Irene Joe :) _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sun Feb 3 19:44:41 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:44:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Winnie the Pooh Message-ID: <218054.12623.qm@web46016.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Clapton sang the theme to "The Wizard of Oz". Wonder if he ever thought about making a song to include "Winnie the pooh". I'm baffled why that guy doesn't have a children's album. How many of the ladies out in the fan base of Slowhand... Would buy this album, which could be played to make your kids go to sleep... No doubt, it'd all be played with his acoustic guitar. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Mon Feb 4 02:52:24 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:52:24 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] As good as Wonderful Tonight????? Message-ID: Justin, That statement is the kiss of death for any song. Please Be With Me is a great song. Wonderful Tonight is a crap song. Crap, crap, crappy-crap oozing with huge amounts of crap-ola. (and it has nothing to do with the amount of times it is played) Seek out the original version by Cowboy with Duanne Allman playing dobro? slide?. Eric heard that version on the Daunne Allman Antholgy and chose to cover it for 461. BTW have I told you what I really think about Wonderful Tonight? Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.19/1257 - Release Date: 03/02/2008 17:49 From eric.lacroix at free.fr Mon Feb 4 03:31:49 2008 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:31:49 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Record for children Message-ID: <47A6CD75.7020507@free.fr> I'm laughing out loud ;-), it may be the first almost pertinent comment written by our friend Bill : > Clapton sang the theme to "The Wizard of Oz". Yeah ! I like him singing this song. A lot of grown up love this song. > (I'm baffled) why that guy doesn't have a children's album. Well, I won't be surprise if it happens some day :-D, seriously. I won't bet that it will happen, but why not. Eric From llt58 at hotmail.com Mon Feb 4 15:29:29 2008 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 14:29:29 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Layla book In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just curious, did you find the information in it to be accurate? So many of the reviewers on Amazon.com said that the author's writing style was enjoyable but that he just got so many facts wrong, I was wondering what everyone thought. Loraine From: scottw at racerxill.comTo: llt58 at hotmail.comCC: slowhand at planet-torque.comSubject: Layla bookDate: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:17:40 -0700 I found it very enjoyable...it had plenty of insights on the recording process. 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Coming out of lurk mode to request the following show: Cream - Live a Winterland San Francisco, Ca. - March 10, 1968 - CRM917/2 - SB 5 (see http://geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/cream-live-at-winterland.htm for more info) If someone is willing to trade or torrent this, please let me know. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Best regards, Jeff ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Feb 8 02:59:43 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 07:59:43 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Concert DVDs let you watch while you listen Message-ID: <002901c86a28$93a884b0$0400a8c0@optiplex> There's hope for the music industry yet. Look at the Amazon top-selling DVD table at the bottom of the article. http://www.pe.com/lifestyles/stories/PE_Fea_Daily_D_concertdvd08.243855e.html Concert DVDs let you watch while you listen 03:39 PM PST on Thursday, February 7, 2008 By JOE ARDENT The Press-Enterprise >From local bands to megastar musicians, the strategy of getting tunes out to the public through video and Internet is the new way to go. Purchasing live-performance concert DVDs is a hot trend for music lovers. And while the recording industry continues to spiral downward, advanced technology and the Internet have made it easier for independent bands to join the video movement by producing and distributing their music for very little money. "One of the great businesses to get into these days is concert DVDs," said Paul Christensen, who owns Dallas-based Omega Productions, a company that has worked on such music DVDs as U2's "Rattle and Hum." "You don't need a Hollywood studio or a record producer," he said. "You buy a high-def camera and some editing equipment and, theoretically, you can have your own production house for under $10,000." Rachel Foy, who co-owns The Wire, a live-concert venue in Upland, says bands frequently come prepared to record their live shows for use on the Internet. "I think bands these days look to a multimedia approach to gaining new fans," she said. "If you think about MySpace, they're getting to see that band in Missouri or Alabama, and get a chance to watch them perform without leaving home." A large increase in the DVD-production business has been due to independent artists, Christensen said. "There's been a great increase in the number of people wanting to (record their music). ... How many independent bands are there? And they all need live videos. Video sells music," he said. The big names in the industry know this as well. Those who once catered to the MTV generation are taking it several steps further by flooding the market with live-concert DVDs. Eric Clapton's latest "Crossroads" DVD has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide since its November release, according to Martin Atkins, director of Parallel 28 Equipe, which recorded the Clapton DVD. Parallel has also recorded concert movies for Tom Petty, Cream and Steve Winwood. "I think (concert DVDs) are an area that's grown because there's segments of fans who are used to paying for things," Atkins said. "A lot of their audience doesn't mind buying something of good quality. There's value in it." The proliferation of big-screen TVs, surround sound and high-definition format has driven consumer interest in concert DVDs, he said. Foy says she enjoys watching concert DVDs for another reason. "I think it's a way to feel connected to an artist more, especially if they have behind-the-scenes footage and documentaries of the band," she said. "It just adds more to the live performance of the band." Paul Roy of www.concertdvdreviews.com has reviewed 300-400 concert DVDs and annually rates his top 10 on his Virginia-based Web site. He ranks David Gilmour's "Remember the Night," Clapton's "Crossroads" and Yes' "Live at Montreux" as his top three from 2007. "The big thing for me is I like any DVD that can replicate the show without being there," he said. "To me, a good performance can be ruined by a weird production technique by the director." Roy says he has seen interest in concert DVDs grow for the past three years. "These things are starting to sell as well as CDs now," he said. "For the same price, you can watch the concert and get the experience of the live performance." Best-sellers Amazon.com's top-selling music DVDs, with title, year and price, as of Wednesday: 01. Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Guitar Festival" (2007), $29.99. 02. Journey's "Greatest Hits 1978-1997" (2003), $9.49. 03. Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Guitar Festival" (2004), $22.99. 04. Pink Floyd's "Pulse" (2006), $18.99. 05. "Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Live at the Greek Theatre" (2006), $16.95. 06. "The Best of the Rock 'N' Roll Greats in Concert" (2005), $9.99. 07. "The Eagles' Farewell 1 Tour, Live from Melbourne" (2005), $22.99. 08. "Wow Hits 2007" (2006), $14.98. 09. Heart's "Alive in Seattle" (2006), $16.95. 10. Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" (2006), $16.99. From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Feb 9 08:23:40 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 13:23:40 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC to record with Robbie Robertson Message-ID: <002a01c86b1e$fd2c29e0$0400a8c0@optiplex> http://www.edmontonsun.com/Entertainment/Music/2008/02/09/4837189-sun.html Toronto singer-songwriter-guitarist Robbie Robertson is having a good year. His hugely influential Canadian-American outfit known simply as The Band is getting a Grammy lifetime achievement award tonight at a special invite-only ceremony in L.A. leading up to tomorrow night's Grammy Awards at the Staples Center (CBS/Global). And then there is an upcoming Order Of Canada ceremony in Ottawa. And he's also making a record with long-time friend Eric Clapton starting next month in London. "We've been talking about doing it a long time and we've messed around with the idea in the past and now we just decided to roll up our sleeves," said Robertson, 64, down the line from his L.A.-area studio this week. 'GOOD STUFF' "We're just feeling it now, so we're going to take action, and I'm really looking forward to it. He's somebody that I have such respect for and he's such a great old friend and been a supporter for so long and everything, so it's good stuff. We've already started writing." An even bigger irony is that at the height of The Band's success from 1967 to 1976, Clapton was so enamoured of their rock-country-soul sound that he actually wanted to join the group. George Harrison was also a famous fan. "Right away, it became an extremely influential musical entity, The Band's music, and really made a big contribution years ago to the direction of music at the time, because it really went against the grain to most things that were happening," Robertson said. Made up of four Canucks -- singer-guitarist Robertson, singer-bassist Rick Danko, singer-pianist Richard Manuel and organist Garth Hudson and lone American singer-drummer Levon Helm -- The Band were musician's musicians. They first played with Ronnie Hawkins in Toronto before backing up Bob Dylan during his controversial electric period and then recorded two of the late '60s most-acclaimed albums: Their 1968 debut Music from Big Pink (The Weight) -- which featured three songs written or co-written by Dylan -- and 1969's The Band (Up On Cripple Creek, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down). "We weren't a group that got together and in two months we were trying to get a record deal," Robertson said. "We were together for a long time and really did our woodshedding and paid our dues, playing up in Canada, and playing the Chitlin' circuit down south, and really honing our skills and wanting to be good at what we did." The Band has since been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame and named among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Unbelievably, tonight's lifetime achievement Grammy will be their first Grammy and Robertson said he was clearly surprised by the honour. "A few things go through your head. One of the things is: it's better to get one than to not. And the other thing is: it's better to be remembered than forgotten," Robertson said cheekily. "When The Band was in the midst of their period and everything, they didn't give Grammys to groups like us. It was like Barbra Streisand or The Carpenters, you know, like a different type of music." THROAT CANCER Robertson, who hadn't spoken with surviving band members Helm and Hudson -- Manuel committed suicide in 1985 and Danko died in 1999 -- since the Grammy honour was announced, was hoping to see them tonight. Helm, 67, who has battled back from throat cancer, is also up for a best traditional folk album Grammy tomorrow night for Dirt Farmer, his first solo album in 25 years, an occurrence that Robertson calls "absolutely terrific." "I had heard that he was doing a record of old Americana music, some of it that he learned from his dad, and I can remember when some of these songs came up years ago and a couple of them that we used to play together just for fun ourselves," Robertson said. From jnacca0408 at rogers.com Sat Feb 9 09:23:58 2008 From: jnacca0408 at rogers.com (JOHN NACCARATO) Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 09:23:58 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Great News! Message-ID: <000a01c86b27$68f80380$41edea63@D10RM611> Hello Slowhanders; It appears that EC and Robbie Robertson will begin recording a new album together beginning next month. The information comes from a Toronto Sun article on Robbie Robertson who is to receive a lifetime achievement award at this weekend's Grammys. Here is a link to the article... http://www.torontosun.com/Entertainment/Music/2008/02/09/4836804-sun.html I can't wait to hear what they will come up with. John -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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King has influenced many talented musicians, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and George Harrison; has won numerous awards, honorary doctorates, and in 1984, was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. B.B. King performs Sunday, June 8th at approximately 8 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park. Chicago Blues Festival takes place June 5-8, 2008 in Grant Park. Free admission! More than 100 performers on six stages! For more information, visit http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us or http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marco at whereseric.com Mon Feb 11 07:35:23 2008 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco / Where's Eric!) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:35:23 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton's First-Ever Concert In Iceland! 8 August 2008 Message-ID: <1dd728160802110435s77f5095bu94d830ef2835ca6c@mail.gmail.com> Eric Clapton and His Band will perform at Reykjavic's Egilsholl Arena on Friday, 8 August. This special summer concert will mark Eric clapton's first-ever concert in Iceland! Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, 26 February at 10AM local time (Reykjavic). More information at whereseric.com : http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/02/eric-clapton-first-reykjavic-iceland-concert-announcement-8-august-2008.html And in case you still don't know or have forgotten about it, you can register for FREE email alerts from Where's Eric! for the latest news and important information in brief about Eric Clapton, including one-off performances and tour information, when available. Register via http://www.ericclaptonnews.com Best regards, Marco. -- ======================================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco at whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's Eric! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com | www.ericclaptonphotos.com | www.ericclaptonfaq.com ======================================================================== From marco at whereseric.com Mon Feb 11 07:37:02 2008 From: marco at whereseric.com (Marco / Where's Eric!) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:37:02 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton Added To Skanderborg Festival Lineup! Concert Takes Place 10 August 2008 Message-ID: <1dd728160802110437t1b41b9fcj404566b2d8ac3c9f@mail.gmail.com> It was announced today (11 February) that Eric Clapton has been added to the list of artists performing at the 2008 Skanderborg Festival in Denmark. Eric and his band will perform on Sunday, 10 August. Tickets for the festival, also known as Danmarks Smukkeste Festival, have already gone on sale. More information at whereseric.com : http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/02/eric-clapton-skanderborg-festival-2008.html Best regards, Marco. -- ======================================================================== Marco van Rooijen - marco at whereseric.com Web Co-ordinator Where's Eric! - The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine Visit us on the web at: www.whereseric.com | www.ericclaptonphotos.com | www.ericclaptonfaq.com ======================================================================== From four61ob at gmail.com Mon Feb 11 08:54:24 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:54:24 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] who is in the band ? Message-ID: just two more weeks to go and EC and SW will be starting a 3 night run at MSG but who is in the band ? did I miss this news ? anyone know ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:28:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood / Clapton Band Lineup and other news Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0802132028u2e91b08dsbde1aa20ceccc81a@mail.gmail.com> The band lineup for Madison Square Garden was announced today, along with other important news regarding the concerts. Please see the whereseric.com homepage for complete details. Kind regards, The Where's Eric! Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bbanderic at aol.com Thu Feb 14 09:49:34 2008 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:49:34 EST Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton / Winwood Band Lineup. Message-ID: "Former Blind Faith bandmates, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton will perform together on 25, 26 and 28 February at Madison Square Garden. These two rock legends have put together a stellar lineup of musicians for what will certainly be amongst the "must see" shows of the decade. Winwood and Clapton will be joined on stage in New York City by Chris Stainton (keyboards), Willie Weeks (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums). All three were part of the band which played behind Winwood and Clapton at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in July 2007." Five piece with EC and Winwood handling all the guitar duties...the way it should be. I'm very happy that they decided NOT to dilute it with too many guitarists ala the EC 2006/2007 tour. It should be a stellar set of shows! **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rickbatty at gmail.com Thu Feb 14 17:30:17 2008 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:30:17 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Ian Thomas? Message-ID: Hi everyone, I'm usually familiar at least with the name of anyone that plays in Eric's bands but I don't know Ian Thomas at all apart from the appearance at Crossroads. Anyone know his background, who he has played with? Thanks, Rick From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Thu Feb 14 17:41:47 2008 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:41:47 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] MSG Feb 28th show - pre show drinks?? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Who wants to meet up for pre-show drinks on the 28th? I know there's some Irish pub across from the main entrance that's a good place to meet. Shall we identify ourselves with the heads-on-a-stick? -James Vlahakis (Chicago)

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Winwood and Clapton will be joined on stage in New York City by *Chris Stainton *(keyboards), *Willie Weeks *(bass) and *Ian Thomas *(drums). All three were part of the band which played behind Winwood and Clapton at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in July 2007. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From gary at girolimon.com Fri Feb 15 09:01:28 2008 From: gary at girolimon.com (Gary Girolimon) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:01:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton/Winwood Show - Feb 28th - Need Ticket In-Reply-To: <4894214.1203073977162.JavaMail.root@m11> References: <4894214.1203073977162.JavaMail.root@m11> Message-ID: <88452500-D0FF-4BB9-8799-3537FE2068DE@girolimon.com> Does anyone have a spare ticket for the February 28th Madison Square Garden Clapton/Winwood Show (Thursday) show? I was supposed to be out west all week, but due to a change of plans will be back east on Thursday and would love to catch the show. Please contact me offline if anyone has a spare. Thanks, Gary __________________________________________________________________ Gary Girolimon I PO Box 10079 I Bedford, NH 03110 I Tel: 603.494.8774 Web: http://www.girolimon.com I Email: gary at girolimon.com I AIM/SKYPE: ggirol From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sun Feb 17 11:57:19 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:57:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Honey Bee vs Winnie the Pooh! Message-ID: <654521.12299.qm@web46013.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Steve Ray Vaughan created a helluva tune - Honey Bee, surprised he (rip) or his brother didn't create a hip restaurant chain, after this kind of a name. Would you eat there ? Musician far and wide would no doubt play there just to say they had, talk about positive photo's and great memories... They could even sale picture frames and do dads. Maybe Clapton could come up with something for Winnie the Pooh, since he was created in the UK. Aaaah, Clapton's song writing days are over - anybody can sing out a tune, but no doubt played from a acoustic guitar or lease yet jam it out on a hot rod. Wonder if his daughters can sing it out - lets just hope he didn't abandon Winnie the Pooh for "Barney". I'll bet whoever created that song made a huge fortune as once you hear it a few times, well one can't seem to get it out of there head. Interestingly today on yahoo there's a write up on the "Cookie Monster". Imagine if Clapton can't get a decent profit margin out of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, wonder if he ever thought about coming out with his own signature cookies ? Guitar licks or morsels. I'll bet the folks at Keebler (American Cookie company) might let him stick his mug on their wrapper - say as to win tickets to one of his shows all in the tune for a good charity with of course them donating to a worthy cause. Plus, he could get a few boxes of Keebler products donated to his rehab. I wonder if he knows, how get stuff donated to his organization and let them have a tax write off as well. I wonder what one of there factories looks like inside - inside their TREE of course. Check out the keebler dot com website. Lets hope he has some in his shelf ! Guitar guys like products made from Trees right ? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Sun Feb 17 21:30:29 2008 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:30:29 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton / Winwood Band Lineup. Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9D47CF3@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Be interesting to see how much BF material they do. They've replicated the original 4-piece but with the addition of Stainton on keyboards, giving Winwood more freedom to alternate between guitar and keyboards, so that can only be a plus. Good too that they haven't added backup singers. Ian Thomas sang in his own 70s band so could harmonise if needed, as I don't believe Stainton or Weeks do much singing. Someone asked the question about Thomas' background. Check allmusic.com for full details, but he led his own (Canadian) soft-rock band in the 70s, but with only fleeting success. I've actually got one of the old LPs at home somewhere. Hadn't heard his name in several years though. Cheers, Jon ________________________________ From: Bbanderic at aol.com [mailto:Bbanderic at aol.com] Sent: Friday, 15 February 2008 1:50 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton / Winwood Band Lineup. "Former Blind Faith bandmates, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton will perform together on 25, 26 and 28 February at Madison Square Garden. These two rock legends have put together a stellar lineup of musicians for what will certainly be amongst the "must see" shows of the decade. Winwood and Clapton will be joined on stage in New York City by Chris Stainton (keyboards), Willie Weeks (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums). All three were part of the band which played behind Winwood and Clapton at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in July 2007." Five piece with EC and Winwood handling all the guitar duties...the way it should be. I'm very happy that they decided NOT to dilute it with too many guitarists ala the EC 2006/2007 tour. It should be a stellar set of shows! ________________________________ The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. *************************************************************** 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. 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The female Irish ensemble of angelic voices recorded their second studio album, A New Journey, offering the signature Celtic Woman sound that has had a huge impact not only in the US but in many countries around the world including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Germany. The repertoire is an unforgettable collection of contemporary hits (?Beyond the Sea,? ?The Prayer,? ?Scarborough Fair,? ?Over the Rainbow?), classical favorites (?Lascia Ch?io Pianga,? ?Vivaldi?s Rain?), and Irish standards (?D?laman,? ?At the Ceili,? ?Caledonia,? ?Mo Ghile Mear?). This album debuted at #4 on The Billboard 200, their highest chart position ever. Clapton needs to take a LOOK at this : Celtic Woman?s TV special - A New Journey, Live at Slane Castle - premiered December 2, 2006 on PBS with more than 90% of all PBS stations on board to broadcast the special during the December pledge period, exceeding the group?s previous success on PBS. The live concert was filmed at Slane Castle, the home of Lord Henry Mount Charles, in County Meath, Ireland (a venue that has also hosted concerts by U2, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen). Why can't Clapton get on the ball do what U2, The Stones and Springsteen have done? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Sun Feb 17 23:05:12 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:05:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] On a more serious note Message-ID: <838235.97696.qm@web46014.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I stopped by and visited a British farmer who came to the US more than ten years ago and well - brought along his Ford Tractors (which in my part of the world it's all John Deere's) hence he was doing his fair share of driving to hundreds of miles to get parts for his tractors. Though I didn't inquire about the rather large cyst which was growing on his right jaw. My guesstimate it is a quite an expensive operation one of which could put him out of action for a good while or if it's really bad might kill him and his wife will have to put their farm up for sale and really throw the family in kaos. He said he came from the Southern rural part of London. They currently are living in Como, TN, one could call postmaster there and they'd probably know who I'm talking about. I'd much rather have a guy from the UK to ask this guy if he needs some help, as I don't really have the resources, but I would image there are some good folks who read this message board who might be able to help this man and his family. Too bad more brits don't live in these parts, so as to give these folks some good company. Ya know, lots of folks from Ohio move down to Paris Landing/Ky Lake for their retirement. No doubt, to get away from those bitterly cold winters. That guy could set up his inlaws, big time. --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From msawin at hotmail.com Mon Feb 18 04:19:07 2008 From: msawin at hotmail.com (Michael Sawin) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:19:07 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC gig Message-ID: I posted this same message yesterday using the newer version of Hotmail but it didn't seem to get to the SD, so....here it is again, but posted in the classic version. An ex girl friend of my son who has a record deal here in the UK has posted on her myspace that early July she's playing support to EC at Silverstone. This is where the British Formula 1 Grand Prix is held and is about 100 miles north of London. During the rest of the year it's an idyllic rural setting with quaint villages and narrow roads (although not too far from a major motorway). But come Grand Prix time it's log jammed with cars. Leave now to avoid disappointment. Seeing as he has a great love affair with fast cars and has played at another racing venue a few years ago (Brands Hatch) I wouldn't discount this one. Dates are 4th to 6th July so my guess it'll be on the 5th, the day before the the actual race. Looks like a Summer of open air concerts-always a bit dodgy here in the UK what with our mad weather-and is my idea of hell. Crap view, crap sound, crap food and real crap toilets. And then the joy of getting out of the venue-at Brands Hatch it took me 3 hours. Yep, it's official-I've become a moaning old curmudgeon. And talking of car crashes-Bill Mann...Bill Mann. It's a bit like watching one. You don't want to look but you just can't help yourself. In a perverse way I find them quite amusing. He emailed me a couple of times last year after I made another post (although he used a different moniker) but his references to Memphis and...er....obtuse train of thought singled him out. As long as he doesn't become abusive-what the hell-let him post. Somewhere inside that chasm of a mind he holds a liking of EC. _________________________________________________________________ Telly addicts unite! http://www.searchgamesbox.com/tvtown.shtml From firehousedoggy at yahoo.com Mon Feb 18 07:23:40 2008 From: firehousedoggy at yahoo.com (Bob) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:23:40 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 48 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <433180.29560.qm@web37503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> If this guy is going to be allowed to run amok on our group posting like he is some brain-dead LSD survivor I think its in our best interest to start a new group, moderate posting, and let this moron talk to himself. I am sick of reading his abject stupidity. === Steve Ray Vaughan created a helluva tune - Honey Bee, surprised he (rip) or his brother didn't create a hip restaurant chain, after this kind of a name. Would you eat there ? Musician far and wide would no doubt play there just to say they had, talk about positive photo's and great memories... They could even sale picture frames and do dads. Maybe Clapton could come up with something for Winnie the Pooh, since he was created in the UK. Aaaah, Clapton's song writing days are over - anybody can sing out a tune, but no doubt played from a acoustic guitar or lease yet jam it out on a hot rod. Wonder if his daughters can sing it out - lets just hope he didn't abandon Winnie the Pooh for "Barney". I'll bet whoever created that song made a huge fortune as once you hear it a few times, well one can't seem to get it out of there head. Interestingly today on yahoo there's a write up on the "Cookie Monster". Imagine if Clapton can't get a decent profit margin out of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, wonder if he ever thought about coming out with his own signature cookies ? Guitar licks or morsels. I'll bet the folks at Keebler (American Cookie company) might let him stick his mug on their wrapper - say as to win tickets to one of his shows all in the tune for a good charity with of course them donating to a worthy cause. Plus, he could get a few boxes of Keebler products donated to his rehab. I wonder if he knows, how get stuff donated to his organization and let them have a tax write off as well. I wonder what one of there factories looks like inside - inside their TREE of course. Check out the keebler dot com website. Lets hope he has some in his shelf ! Guitar guys like products made from Trees right ? --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at girolimon.com Mon Feb 18 08:20:00 2008 From: gary at girolimon.com (Gary Girolimon) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:20:00 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton/Winwood Show - Feb 28th - Need Ticket Message-ID: Hi, Does anyone have a spare ticket for the February 28th Madison Square Garden Clapton/Winwood Show (Thursday) show? I was supposed to be out west all week, but due to a change of plans I will be back east on Thursday and would love to catch the show. Please contact me offline if anyone has a spare. Thanks, Gary __________________________________________________________________ Gary Girolimon I PO Box 10079 I Bedford, NH 03110 I Tel: 603.494.8774 Web: http://www.girolimon.com I Email: gary at girolimon.com I AIM/SKYPE: ggirol From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Mon Feb 18 17:54:45 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:54:45 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton likes sports cars ? Message-ID: <723868.51954.qm@web46001.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> No way, I wonder if he knows about the Porsche, BMW and Mercedes shop next to Stop 345 on Madison. Near the Wonder Bread bakery (walk out the door and you can smell all that fresh bread). Not too far St.Blues Guitars and Sun Records. If he likes 2 door Porsches or Ghias they've got a few inside. Ironically I peeked inside this weekend. Wonder who's 2004-7 silver BMW that is in the back behind the fence. I always pictured Clapton driving a Dodge Caravan or a Range Rover.... Anybody here have access to police computer system, spotted hottie driving a BMW truck this weekend, I was pulling out on to Poplar at the Book Star (Barnes & Noble) where I got my issue of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying - only place in town. Tag number :"028 EGS" But she turned off and I don't follow people around, that's too weird. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Mon Feb 18 20:06:08 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:06:08 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Too weird? Message-ID: > But she turned off and I don't follow people > around, that's too weird. Hey Bill, It's us Slowhanders your posting to. We KNOW that nothing is too weird for you ;-) Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1286 - Release Date: 18/02/2008 18:49 From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Feb 18 20:16:11 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:16:11 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] A Helpful Hint Message-ID: <328155.31544.qm@web82604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Lately, I find it extra-handy to check the "archives" for new SHD listings. That way I can easily bypass all the BillMann messages see address: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/slowhand/2008/date.html#12620 BTW, I hope that all of you going to the MSG shows next week have a really-really good time. Share a cold one for me. I'm so f#+*&$g jealous! :-)) Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Mon Feb 18 20:42:28 2008 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:42:28 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill Mann has to go. Message-ID: For the love of God. Please someone make this deranged lunatic go away. I cringe every time I get the digest out of fear that it will contain 3 messages from Bill. I have been a loyal slowhander for 10 years and I am about to quit. He should have been banned ages ago! Can't someone but a block on him? I'm embarrassed to be on a post with one of his messages. If I was Eric or his management I would be frightened to know there is a freak like this in our midst! I may leave my blackberry at home when I fly to NYC just to "save" myself from his constant torment. Sorry about the rant but enough is enough.

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From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Mon Feb 18 23:32:35 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:32:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: Miami, Florida - September 6, 1995 Message-ID: <5766.62401.qm@web57212.mail.re3.yahoo.com> How 'bout that there K00L d00d biLL mAIN. Bill's Got a lot of Great Idears. Gotta wunder why Bill's down there in po-dunk if him's got such good idears. Ol' Clappers obviously needs to TUNE IN and start listening. Bill, take the tin foil hat off your head long enough for EC to pick up on your THOUGHT TRANSMISSIONS so he can straighten up his career. Ol' Bill is a great poster child for one of those "This is your brain ... this is your brain on DRUGS" billboards, don't cha think? At any rate, some time back a Slowhander from way back mailed me a huge box of DAT masters and asked me to spread them around. Heck, it's only been a couple YEARS. I do get to things ... eventually. Good things come to those who wait, yada yada. So, to start things off, here's the first of the bunch, for those who are so inclined, as my friend asked me to make the goodies available to SD members as well as CB members: http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=21687 And now, back to Bill's regularly scheduled rambling... Cheers, AG --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Feb 19 00:07:59 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:07:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] I'm surprised Reprise Warner Message-ID: <926800.3290.qm@web46002.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Isn't suing people who are in the business of widely distributing copyright material all under the ruse of free trading. Hard to believe Reprise Warner is just sitting idly by while people pilfer there material. If they had any brains they'd go after these people much like how the band members of the Greatful Dead went after those who did the exact same thing. Hence, Clapton could be recapturing lost revenue as well as his recording company.... By remarketing these shows and sell them online. Wonder if those DAT were stolen ? Hard to believe somebody is actually bragging about getting such a gift in the mail and actively distributing copyrighted material. Is that so smart to do so ? Has anybody seen the recent issue of Goldmine magazine? Features Rory Gallager on the cover but the magazine is a collectors publication and some enterprising individuals are selling these bootleg concerts. I guess, some folks just don't really care about royalties or rather loss royalties. --------------- Here's something interesting - Imagine if Clapton under the ruse of another name was to enter this contest. Wonder if he could win this event. Ditto that for other guitar / piano members. www dot oprytalentsearch dot com --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Feb 19 00:34:28 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:34:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Single ticket available for Monday Message-ID: <003301c872bb$3195a280$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> A friend of mine has one ticket for Monday - Section 226, Row E. The price is right - at cost, maybe less. Email me if interested! Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue Feb 19 01:44:31 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:44:31 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Enough already! Message-ID: <004101c872c2$e6275b60$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> I, too, am tired of Bill Mann's rambling and often offensive posts. I emailed the owner of this list, but did not receive a response. After writing a long treatise on the errors of Bill Mann's latest ill-conceived post, I have decided Mel Boss and others are right. Bill Mann should just be ignored. Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Tue Feb 19 02:34:58 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:34:58 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Jazz & Blues Legend Chris Barber Unearths Lost Recordings Message-ID: <001d01c872c9$f5f1b2f0$0400a8c0@optiplex> What an exciting find. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JAZZ & BLUES LEGEND CHRIS BARBER UNEARTHS A COLLECTION OF LOST RECORDINGS FROM AMERICAN BLUES STARS FROM 10th MARCH 2008. http://www.blueslegacy.net/HOME.html CHRIS BARBER PRESENTS...THE BLUES LEGACY: 'LOST & FOUND' CD & DOWNLOAD SERIES ARE SET FOR A SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE ALONGSIDE THE 'AS WE LIKE IT' DVD - THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND & SPECIAL GUEST ANDY FAIRWEATHER-LOW ARE CAPTURED LIVE IN A BRAND NEW 'ONE NIGHT ONLY' PERFORMANCE ON DVD. Featuring Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Sonny Boy Williamson, Champion Jack Dupree, Louis Jordan, Howlin' Wolf and Jimmy Witherspoon, with The Chris Barber Band and Ottilie Patterson. Plus special guest performances by Humphrey Lyttelton and Ronnie Scott. Despite being 'on the slide' since 1949, Chris Barber has earned several recording accolades, (e.g. "Petite Fleur" with Monty Sunshine), collaborated with the world's finest musicians, as well as introducing the world to Skiffle ("Rock Island Line" with Lonnie Donegan) and Europe to some of America's greatest blues artists. Being somewhat of a scene maker throughout his career, Chris Barber has also played over 10,000 concerts worldwide, continuing to do so into the 21st Century with the Big Chris Barber Band. The Jazz & Blues legend just 'can't stop now'. "The importance of these tours to the British blues, and the eventual transatlantic exchange courtesy of the Stones, Yardbirds et all, shouldn't be underestimated" - Mojo (Dec '07) Chris Barber not only headed the extraordinary boom in popularity of traditional Jazz within Britain and across Europe, but is also the man responsible for bringing some of the most legendary and influential U.S Blues acts, to UK and European concert halls. Many of these recordings have been lost for half a century. Chris Barber has recently traced the original live recordings from the 50s and 60s, to present this eagerly anticipated collection. As co-founder of the famous Marquee Club in London and the Richmond Jazz and Blues Festival (later known as the Reading Festival), Chris and his partner Harold Pendleton, played a large part in starting and furthering the careers of The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, Alexis Korner and John Mayall....to name but a few! From mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk Tue Feb 19 08:53:01 2008 From: mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk (mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:53:01 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] New to this message board. Message-ID: <8CA4115E07A656D-149C-3510@WEBMAIL-MC03.sysops.aol.com> For many years now I have been a real dedicated fan of Eric's music, however despite being made aware of the Slowhand Digest by a great many friends of mine that use it, I have never so much as looked through this site. Thankfully I signed up recently and feel that it was a seriously good move. >From my days running the now idle Claptonboyz website, I made virtual friends with fans from all over the world.? There are two dozen or so persons that to this day continue to email me with EC news and the odd heads up for tickets etc.? But when EC is not on tour the consistency of such emails can get a bit thin on the ground.? With the internet making concert ticket purchasing a glorified headache (not always) it is imperative that you keep your finger on the button to avoid buying tickets from touts at inflated prices.?? The EC access site (to which I am a subscriber) can be okay but the forum is frequented by the 'I've?got six Clapton cds and seen him live three times and I'm his biggest fan' types who post utter garbage most of the time, or get their facts wrong.? One member posted a thread asking where she should report bootlegs as she had seen some for sale somewhere.? In disbeleif I replied explaining how important the boots are to real fans and that she was just plain Naive!!!? It can be a joke at times.? However there are a good number of fans that post worthy threads and are fairly knowledgable on EC folklaw. >From browsing through the digest, I have to say that this IS THE place for real fans and I will from now on be a regular contributor to this forum.?? Many of the guys here I know personally so it'll be good to get in touch with old friends. People often ask me why I am so big on Clapton, well it's not just the music, it's the people also. Paul C. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEPAULCOOKBAND WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PAULCOOKFOTOGRAFIX WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEPAULCOOKCONSPIRACY ________________________________________________________________________ AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a tour at http://info.aol.co.uk/homepage/ now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Debby at Avalonrecords.com Tue Feb 19 09:41:46 2008 From: Debby at Avalonrecords.com (RMS1) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:41:46 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Enough already! Message-ID: <62077A6BF0B05542B9746792F5771A1E105D63@mewtwo.RMS.local> Really, how hard IS it to scroll down, or in my case, close the file. My digest comes as a series of attachments, and as soon as I see "Bill Mann" at the top of the file, I just close it. You guys are getting your boxers in a twist over some goofball that is probably getting off on the attention as much as anything. Just ignore him; he'll go away. Debby J. ________________________________ From: Steve Proctor [mailto:drpr at earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:45 AM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Enough already! I, too, am tired of Bill Mann's rambling and often offensive posts. I emailed the owner of this list, but did not receive a response. After writing a long treatise on the errors of Bill Mann's latest ill-conceived post, I have decided Mel Boss and others are right. Bill Mann should just be ignored. Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hyelaw at gmail.com Tue Feb 19 11:02:43 2008 From: hyelaw at gmail.com (Lisa) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:02:43 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill Mann Message-ID: If we can't get rid of him, maybe a better way would be to start spamming his inbox! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From slowhand810 at yahoo.com Tue Feb 19 15:12:27 2008 From: slowhand810 at yahoo.com (rick pasquazzi) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:12:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Stardust Offer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <214512.70167.qm@web43135.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Thanks To Tone, I have a copy of the Japan show....Great recording..... Eric Clapton "Stardust" Sapporo Dome Sapporo,Japan 11/26/06 I am offering this up to the first 5 people that contact me, you must offer it back up to the list....I can only take 5 ..So I will let the winners know who they are, look for reoffers if you don't get in... Thanks, Rick --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From olesouth_bill at yahoo.com Tue Feb 19 17:25:16 2008 From: olesouth_bill at yahoo.com (Bill Mann) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:25:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] What Clapton album is a rare collectible ? Message-ID: <298555.13329.qm@web46015.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I probably should have purchased this magazine this weekend, but I'll bet there are some collectors on this message board who'd be inclinded to have some say so on this matter. www dot goldminemag dot com Has a lot of up to date information about CD and vinyl album reissues etc... --- Lisa, be nice. One more out burst from you and over my knee you will be - course you might like that... Say if Clapton does read this, Bean has my number. Maybe, I'll take the time to get you some good photos of you and your friends. As I don't take photos of celebrites and sell them. That's just rude. Ya know, I've seen a certain young lady that looks just like you. What a NAME... cheers! --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Tue Feb 19 20:51:26 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:51:26 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Page & Eric Message-ID: <7397528064AB456CB60D887CBF0EDAED@1NVTLC1> I don't know who to wank at more, Bill Mann (I agree with Debby's POV, as soon as I see Bill Mann in the "from" bar, I just close and move on), or my fellow slow-handers who are fortunate enough to attend next week's show(s). Actually, I'm looking forward to the influx of emails after the concert. On to my topic. Can anybody expound on Eric's opinion of Jimmy Page? Very little in his autobiography and I've read snippets here and there that the two tolerated each other but that's about it. 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Although Led Zeppelin plays a number of tunes derived from blues songs, they can hardly be called "blues," perhaps "heavy metal" being a better description. In a few interviews during the 1980s, Led Zeppelin was referred to as a Cream "vacuum" band: filling the vacuum created by Cream when they broke up. Clapton had a difficult time understanding this. The confusion was based on Clapton's opinion that Cream had been a musical band, that just happened to be loud. In his opinion, however, those described to him as Cream "vacuum" bands were simply loud, and he saw nothing in common with them and Cream. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eric-Clapton-Blackbushe-1978-unseen-photo-0073_W0QQitemZ180215660114QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2312QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] If the link fails, go to the UK ebay site and put Clapton unseen in the search bar. Only one hour left, sorry guys only just noticed them.? No bids either some real steals for the price.? Good Luck. And NO!!!!!!!!??? I have absolutely nothing to do with this auction, I just came across the listings by chance. Cheers, Cookie. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a tour at http://info.aol.co.uk/homepage/ now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Wed Feb 20 18:31:36 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:31:36 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & PAGE Message-ID: <2BF45138390C41EF92CE52C69EDE730B@1NVTLC1> Thanks to DeltaNick for his insight. I appreciate the response. >Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page are or have been friends, going back to Eric's time in the Yardbirds and John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers. Page produced two or 3 tracks for Mayall's band, while Clapton was guitarist, and two were released as a single in 1965: "I'm Your Witchdoctor"/"Telephone Blues."< I know there has been a lot of debate about Zepplin's "Blues" roots and certainly much finger pointing at Page's "uncanny" ability to "claim" writing credits for some classic blues tunes and I certainly don't want to get anybody riled up regarding what is Blues and what is Heavy Metal. That being said, Pagey can certainly bend a few blues riffs and, okay, so I was in my teen years whilst Page & Plant were lighting the rock world on fire, I can certainly appreciate both musicians for their handiwork. Cheers to the gang heading to MSG for what ought to be a great series of shows. 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At the end of the show, Larry presented Jon with his own head-on-a-stick, complete with shirt and tie, to which Stewart responded "I can't wait to throw this away." Probably the funniest moment of the show, unfortunately. On a semi EC-related topic, my wife and I need to travel from NYC to Philadelphia on Saturday following the Clapton/Winwood concert next week. Other than an expensive one-way car rental or a pricey Amtrak train ride, the only other reasonable option appears to be a bus. The P2P Circulator bus leaves from Penn Station to Philadelphia, which would be convenient. I have seen some mixed reviews of this service. Do any Slowhanders have any experience with this? Should we risk it or take the train? Dale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Anyone who would classify Led Zeppelin as a "Heavy Metal" band obviously have never really paid attention to their complete body of work. Make no mistake, they were as heavy as anyone at times, the difference between LZ and these heavy metal bands is that the Zep catalog is very diverse and articulate with a variety of different influences...Blues, Rockabilly, Acoustic, Middle Eastern, etc. If true, I believe EC's opinion on Led Zeppelin to be very disingenuous. I believe Led Zeppelin filled the Cream vacuum and in my opinion expanded upon what Cream did, to say they were just loud and not musical is simply not accurate. Maybe EC isn't a big Zeppelin fan but he should show the respect of at least ackowledging them for what they were, one of the most influential/diverse Rock bands ever. I love Cream but Led Zeppelin doesn't take a back seat to anyone, including Cream. Led Zep's popularity, still today, is unsurpassed. **************Ideas to please picky eaters. 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R From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 21 12:47:54 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:47:54 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Nine Lives Message-ID: <306664.51604.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Scoop: Just heard on KFOG this morning a song from SteveW's new album to be released in April (9th or 29th?). Album is called "Nine Lives" The song played featured Eric on guitar. It's the only song on the album w/Eric. Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bingomusic at yahoo.co.uk Thu Feb 21 14:28:00 2008 From: bingomusic at yahoo.co.uk (mark thresher) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:28:00 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] BRIT AWARDS 2008 (no EC content) Message-ID: <594486.34222.qm@web27312.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Well.... what can one say !!!! .... No wonder the music business is WELL up Sh** Creek without a paddle if last night's Brit Awards is anything to go by !!!!!! ... BY FAR the best thing of the whole night - Paul McCartney ..... He showed the rest of the industry how it SHOULD be done .... The rest .... well.... Drivel... Dross ... cr*p .... Bo****ks ..... etc.... And the music business has the cheek to blame downloading on why the music world is so poor and "suffering" ... You've only got to watch last night's programme to see why !!!!! .... Bring back the '60's !!!!! Just my 2 cents worth.... regards to all... Bingomusic. __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Inbox. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html From four61ob at gmail.com Thu Feb 21 17:30:21 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:30:21 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Cameras at MSG? Message-ID: Mister Proctor....all I've found on the MSG site was this (see below)....my ticket does not have a "no cameras allowed" printed on it, so I plan to bring my small camera with me ! I have not seen anything about before or after show get-togethers but that Irish place, Tir Na Nog, is just around the conrer and I plan to stop in before the monday show. I also plan to go to Blue Smoke for an early dinner before the Irish place....I like your plan for after Monday's show...anyway if you want to make the Tir Na Nog the meeting place let me know (four61ob at gmail.com) Chris *Cameras* *Video cameras, monopods, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted inside Madison Square Garden at any time. This policy will be strictly enforced. You may bring in a disposable or 35mm camera (with no zoom or telephoto lens), however, for some events, cameras of any type and/or flash photography may be prohibited. * ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Steve Proctor" > To: "Slowhand Digest" > Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:05:13 -0500 > Subject: [Slowhand] Cameras at MSG? > Does anyone know if cameras are allowed at the shows next week. Nothing > on the website that I can find. > > Are there any official get-togethers planned? Looking over the list, I > see mention of an Irish pub before the Thursday show. > > See you there! > > Steve > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Thu Feb 21 18:48:25 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:48:25 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Cameras at MSG Message-ID: <000c01c874e7$9451b7f0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Thanks Chris! 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Cheers, Rick From deltanick at comcast.net Thu Feb 21 22:48:21 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:48:21 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC & SW Message-ID: <003401c87505$c4f90700$0201000a@4MT8H51> Rick, Barbra wants to meet you! DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Thu Feb 21 23:49:30 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:49:30 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] New EC & SW Message-ID: <003c01c8750e$50fa1de0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Richard and DeltaNick - If you keep this up, I may have to send you the "Wonderful Tonight Dance Party" CD I made for Cheryl a few years ago! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Contact info below. -Gary __________________________________________________________________ Gary Girolimon I PO Box 10079 I Bedford, NH 03110 I Tel: 603.494.8774 Web: http://www.girolimon.com I Email: gary at girolimon.com I AIM/SKYPE: ggirol From mckells at videotron.ca Fri Feb 22 09:43:27 2008 From: mckells at videotron.ca (Steve McKellar) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:43:27 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream and Led Zep Message-ID: <47BEDF8F.7090506@videotron.ca> Concerning the recent postings of Cream and Led Zep and who was filling whose void, I think they were two distinct formations and didn't follow any connected time line in rock history. Like a lot of people i feel that there was a huge break in rock from the poppy, optomistic psychedelic music of the sixties including Cream ( allthough much heavier ) with what followed in 69 and that was at Altamont. 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Message-ID: <007b01c87583$f61a6670$0201000a@4MT8H51> iBand is a group of individuals who've begun to "play" their iPhones in a band (one of the instruments is actually not an iPhone, but a Nintendo DS). One iPhone is a guitar, the other a keyboard, but I can't tell what instrument the Nintendo is supposed to be. - 1. After you get to the iBand page, http://www.iband.at/, ... - 2. Click on "Videos," top right, then - 3. Click on the picture, and it'll take you to YouTube. Now, who will be the next EC (on an iPhone)? Barry and Barb, you're toast! DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 22 14:35:55 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:35:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] a real head on stick Message-ID: <736270.48228.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm working on a Wayne Newton head-on-stick - with his real head, that is... 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From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Sat Feb 23 13:17:28 2008 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:17:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Sapporo show Message-ID: Thanks to Tone I am happy to offer the fine Sapporo 06 show to the first three Slowhanders with burners who are willing to make copies for others and send them along. Best, Ken From dhubrex at powersys.com Mon Feb 25 10:23:28 2008 From: dhubrex at powersys.com (Dennis Huibregtse) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:23:28 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & Roger Waters Message-ID: <003201c877c2$5febd170$2101a8c0@D6NV7Z91> Looking for clip or DVD of EC & RW's performance at the Red Cross Tsunami Relief concert a few years ago. YouTube format is poor quality - there has to be something better out there. Email me off list please Dennis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you study the "British Invasion," all of those bands that "invaded" the States in the 60s were fully enamored with American blues and the bluesmen who wrote, performed and lived the blues. Saying Led Zepplin wouldn't have happened without Cream is like saying there would've been no Rolling Stones if not for the Beatles. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Steve McKellar [mailto:mckells at videotron.ca] Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:43 AM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] Cream and Led Zep Concerning the recent postings of Cream and Led Zep and who was filling whose void, I think they were two distinct formations and didn't follow any connected time line in rock history. Like a lot of people i feel that there was a huge break in rock from the poppy, optomistic psychedelic music of the sixties including Cream ( allthough much heavier ) with what followed in 69 and that was at Altamont. Altamont signalled the end of the Beach Boys, the Mama's and the Papa's and opened the door for Led Zep, Black Sabbath and all that followed. The love of the blues endured in Britain and Led Zep's was just less traditional, slower and darker. I think LZ reflected their time and were not an answer to Cream's demise. Would there have been a LZ without Cream? I think so. Steve From apuraja at gmail.com Mon Feb 25 18:21:30 2008 From: apuraja at gmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:21:30 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream, Led Zep, etc Message-ID: <994be1bd0802251521m718c7c62oa8e915f5bd3330e1@mail.gmail.com> Thought I would give my quick thoughts on the Cream, Led Zeppelin genesis discussion and just basically discuss this topic further. I think while both bands were influenced by the blues, Cream became more of a jazz trio after 1966, in that their live shows became steeped in improvisation, jams and long solos. While Led Zeppelin was influenced by the blues, folk, country, rockabilly, they were more than just a "heavy" band. Cream's existence, no doubt influenced some aspects of Zeppelin i'm sure, as much as Jeff Beck's group, Yardbirds, motown, etc, so I'm probably in the camp that believes Zeppelin was more a brainchild of JImmy Page, post yardbirds breakup, than it was of a direct lineage from Cream. I think it's obvious that Clapton and Page had two ulimately different interpretations of the blues. Jimmy/Robert Plant, took more from the blues on a lyrical frame, while Clapton in his various incarnations as solo, bandleader, band member has taken a more reverent and direct interpretation. Zeppelin often gets mislabaled as heavy metal band due to all the bands and groups that came after them who tried to copy what they did but could only manage to capture the loudness, but not the musicianship or the ability to range from country, rock, blues to whatever it may have been. 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From slowhander at gmail.com Tue Feb 26 03:25:56 2008 From: slowhander at gmail.com (slowhander at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:25:56 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Original imports available Message-ID: <83d0e04e0802260025w6aecd685j14fa033f7401ae07@mail.gmail.com> Hello all. I've got a small number of original EC silvers available. 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... 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The North Korean State Symphony Orchestra plans to perform in London this summer. Pyongyang has invited Mr Clapton, whose hits include "Cocaine" and "Tears in Heaven", as a reciprocal visit for the North Korean orchestra tour, the Financial Times has learnt. "These cultural exchanges are a way of promoting understanding between countries," a North Korean official told the FT. "We want our music to be understood by the western world and we want our people to understand western music." Mr Clapton had agreed "in principle" to the idea, suggesting 2009 for the concert, the official said. Mr Clapton's agent did not return calls asking for comment. A performance by Mr Clapton would be notable because, while classical music is well known in North Korea, rock and pop are banned because of their strong western influences. Diplomats say the visit of the New York Philharmonic does not necessarily signal the start of a wider thaw in animosity. It is the biggest US delegation to visit Pyongyang since the Korean War almost 60 years ago. Suzannah Clarke, the London-based opera singer who has performed in North Korea for each of the past five years, said she sensed a change was underfoot. "When I sang in Pyongyang last April, I felt a change in atmosphere and in the way they view the outside world," she said. From rbatty at mba1984.hbs.edu Tue Feb 26 10:14:14 2008 From: rbatty at mba1984.hbs.edu (Richard Batty) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:14:14 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Quick review of first EC-SW show Message-ID: <5392fc0c0802260714v6934e59dyed1ee94dcaadfd7e@mail.gmail.com> Hi folks, Just a quick report here. The show last night was right up there with the Cream Reunion shows IMHO. There is huge chemistry between E and S. They seemed to be enjoying it immensely, have huge respect for each other and I think were really doing what they had wanted to do with Blind Faith. I have written here before that I think EC excels in one-off / limited run / benefit shows. I think he plays better in small groups - think Cream, D&tD, the 80s and 90s four-piece bands. The intensity of the playing was incredible last night. I think playing with S and having a brand new set list invigorated EC. The set list was unbelievable - Voodoo Chile was out of this world and the centerpiece of the set. But Them Changes, Glad, No Name, wow. So many highlights - an incredible Double Trouble, the always amazing solos on Forever Man, Well Alright. And a solo Georgia on my Mind from Steve! The only disappointment was no Wonderful Tonight :-) Rick From watt50 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 26 14:38:17 2008 From: watt50 at sbcglobal.net (Watt Casey Jr.) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:38:17 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Please One Program Wanted Message-ID: <829279.39456.qm@web82802.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello, Would someone be willing to purchase an EC/SW program. I will send payment to cover cost and priority mail prior to your sending to me in TX. Please let me know off list if one of you is able to do this at: Watt50 at sbcglobal.net Thank you, Watt Casey Jr. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Tue Feb 26 18:53:39 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:53:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: Cream, Led Zep, etc Message-ID: <56BDB50A788643A99D39F5A663FA4CAE@1NVTLC1> Now that, I can certainly agree with. Doesn't matter who came first as I too thoroughly enjoy both groups. I will admit, however, that it is only just recently that I "re-discovered" Cream thanks to their reunion. I owe my early knowledge of Cream and "God" to my much older brother who couldn't stop playing Goodbye prior to departing for one far eastern country in a previously disastrous and unnecessary war. Oops. Sorry folks, didn't mean to get all politico... Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Apurva Parikh [mailto:apuraja at gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:22 PM To: slowhand digest Subject: [Slowhand] Cream, Led Zep, etc Thought I would give my quick thoughts on the Cream, Led Zeppelin genesis discussion and just basically discuss this topic further. I think while both bands were influenced by the blues, Cream became more of a jazz trio after 1966, in that their live shows became steeped in improvisation, jams and long solos. While Led Zeppelin was influenced by the blues, folk, country, rockabilly, they were more than just a "heavy" band. Cream's existence, no doubt influenced some aspects of Zeppelin i'm sure, as much as Jeff Beck's group, Yardbirds, motown, etc, so I'm probably in the camp that believes Zeppelin was more a brainchild of JImmy Page, post yardbirds breakup, than it was of a direct lineage from Cream. I think it's obvious that Clapton and Page had two ulimately different interpretations of the blues. Jimmy/Robert Plant, took more from the blues on a lyrical frame, while Clapton in his various incarnations as solo, bandleader, band member has taken a more reverent and direct interpretation. Zeppelin often gets mislabaled as heavy metal band due to all the bands and groups that came after them who tried to copy what they did but could only manage to capture the loudness, but not the musicianship or the ability to range from country, rock, blues to whatever it may have been. I love both bands for different reasons, but ultimately dont really care who came first. aap From jnacca0408 at rogers.com Tue Feb 26 21:49:14 2008 From: jnacca0408 at rogers.com (JOHN NACCARATO) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:49:14 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton/Winwood Message-ID: <000b01c878eb$56fae4f0$41edea63@D10RM611> Wow what a setlist! Unfortunately, I was not able to make it to New York for these shows and I'm really sorry that I didn't. I can't believe that my suggestion of "Georgia on My Mind" that I made when the shows were announced actually got played! 'Dem Changes' from Hendrix's Band of Gypsys-are you kidding me? That has been a long time favourite of mine-what a great choice not to mention voodoo chile and little wing! Was it voodoo chile (slight return) or voodoo chile that was played? I really hope that it was the latter because the call and response between Hendrix's guitar and Winwood's hammond B3 on the original is one of those transcendental musical exchanges that I will simply never get over. It would be interesting to hear if EC and Winwood could have recreated that magic. I'm also very pleased to see 'sleeping in the ground', 'double trouble', 'presence of the Lord', 'well alright', 'had to cry today', 'no face, no name, no number', 'pearly queen' , 'can't find my way home' and 'dear mr fantasy' make the setlist. 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As a recent poster stated, I am looking forward to the torrents that HAVE to be made available. And, for those who went, I never saw an answer to the Voodoo Chile/Child question... my assumption would be that since Stevie played on the Voodoo Chile track on Electric Ladyland (the slow bluesy one) that it would be that one, not Voodoo Child (Slight Return). Would that be correct? Hoping they do decide to do a short tour -- bet they would sound great at the Ryman here in Music City.... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Wed Feb 27 19:21:30 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:21:30 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Please please please can someone share the torrent via Zombtracker??? Message-ID: <000001c8799f$ddc008d0$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> Hi I hear that the EC/SW show from Monday is already up on Dime, is this true???? If so please can someone grab it and the repost via Zombtracker or Hunger City??? The reviews are so good and the YouTube clips are awesome, I can't wait to hear the full show. Regards from the UK! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Wed Feb 27 19:41:54 2008 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:41:54 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton in Tampa? Message-ID: Got a pretty surprising email from livenationent.com telling me not to miss Eric Clapton at the Ford Amphitheater (Tampa, FL) on May 3 with Robert Randolph. Went to Ticketmaster and he's listed for that date as well as May 5 in Hollywood, FL only. Tickets go on sale March 1. Rather short notice. I've been to the Ford Amphitheater and it seems like kind of a strange choice of venue for Clapton, but I'll take it. Anyway, anyone know what's going on? Perhaps he (and maybe Winwood) planning a little mini tour. This just almost seems a little too random and out of the blue to be true, but stay tuned. From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Wed Feb 27 23:54:03 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:54:03 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Led Zep Vs Cream Message-ID: Steve: "Would there have been a LZ without Cream? I think so." I think so too Steve, however without Cream as a frame of reference, I think Led Zep would have been a continuation of what JP was doing with the Yardbirds a la Little Games LP. Interesting pyschedelic explorations in a pop vein with a few hit singles thrown in. Certainly nothing to write home about. BTW, I love LZ and have everything they have issued. But Cream was definitely a turning point. What sort of Buddy Holly without Elvis? What sort of Beatles without Elvis, Little Richard, Holly and Perkins? What sort of Stones without Chess? Cheers Tone _________________________________________________________________ What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30288&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From four61ob at gmail.com Thu Feb 28 07:49:09 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:49:09 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 57 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > > > 8. Please please please can someone share the torrent via > Zombtracker??? (JP Donohoe) I hear that the EC/SW show from Monday is already up on Dime, is this > true???? Yes Monday and Tuesday's show are on dime.....lots of seeders too. I don't have an account on zombtracker but I'm sure it will show up there soon enough.... I'm listening to Monday's show right now and its not that bad, heard better, heard much worse, I'd give it 7 out of 10....but I'm bias because I was at the show ! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From four61ob at gmail.com Thu Feb 28 08:05:39 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:05:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] more EC and his band dates.....? !...so much for taking it easy there Eric, I'm not complaining, I'm loving it !!!! Message-ID: >***Two Florida Concerts in 2008*** > >Eric Clapton and His Band are slated to perform two shows in Florida in 2008. On Saturday, 3 May the band will perform at the Ford Amphitheatre at >Florida State Farigrounds, Tampa on May 3rd. Tickets for this concert go on sale on 1 March. On Monday 5 May, the band heads south to Hollywood, >Florida for a gig at Hard Rock Live. Tickets to the general public go on sale at 29 February with a "venue presale" commencing at 11AM on 28 February. >For on sale details, visit ticketmaster.com > >Tickets for these shows go on sale as follows from ticketmaster.com > >Tampa, Florida - concert takes place on 3 May >Tickets on sale March 1st at 10AM EST >US $29.50 to $100 > >Hollywood, Florida - concert takes place on 5 May >Venue Presale 11AM to 11PM EST on 28 February >Tickets on sale to the general public February 29th at 12PM EST >US $100 to $400 > >An official announcement regarding additional dates in America has not yet been issued. > > >***Clapton Concert Calendar / Upcoming Appearances as of 27 February 2008*** > >28 February: Winwood - Clapton at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA ***TONIGHT*** >3 May: Eric Clapton & His Band at Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa, Florida >5 May: Eric Clapton & His Band at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida >20 JUne: Eric Clapton & His Band "Live at the Marquee", Cork, Ireland >21 June: Eric Clapton & His Band at Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland >28 June: Eric Clapton & His Band at Hyde Park, London, England (the bill also features Sheryl Crow & John Mayer) >29 June: Eric Clapton & His Band at Harewood House, near Leeds, England >6 August: Eric Clapton & His Band at The Koengen, Bergen, Norway >8 August: Eric Clapton & His Band at Egilsholl Arena, Reykjavic, Iceland >10 August: Eric Clapton & His Band at Skanderborg Festival, Denmark > >---------------- so the question here is who is "his band" for these shows ? I might be in Tampa in early May, my Mom-in-law had knee replacement yesterday and the wife was saying she wants to go down to help out, her sisters are already planned a schedule to help and we fall into late April/Early May, sounds like a plan to me ! (oh crap, I just re-read this and I'm starting to ramble on like Bill Mann...eeek) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Thu Feb 28 08:44:37 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:44:37 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Video Clips Message-ID: <002301c87a10$1068d3f0$0201000a@4MT8H51> http://www.angelfire.com/wi/blindfaith/bfnews.html Well... All Right http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0LRpGGA-LE Dear Mr Fantasy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35UDpzOMva0 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Although often regarded as a heavy-handed drummer, I thought Buddy's greatest talents were as a bandleader and singer. He excelled at rock'n'soul music. My favorite recordings of his were with the Electric Flag, Buddy Miles Express, Band of Gypsys, John McLaughlin, and Carlos Santana. Drummer Buddy Miles dies at 60 By Phil Gallo Buddy Miles, 60, was one of the first artists to fuse psychedelic rock with soul, blues and jazz. He died Tuesday in Austin, Texas.Buddy Miles, the rock and R&B drummer who worked with Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana and was best known for the song "Them Changes," died Tuesday at his home in Austin, Texas, according to a report on Miles' website. He was 60. Among the first artists to fuse psychedelic rock with soul, blues and jazz, Miles got his start performing with his father George's jazz band the BeBops at the age of 12 in and around their hometown of Omaha, Neb. He played with a number of performers and toured with Ruby & the Romantics, the Ink Spots and Wilson Pickett. It was after a gig in Brooklyn, N.Y., where guitarist Michael Bloomfield, who had just left the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, inquired if Miles would be interested in forming a new band. The band became the Electric Flag, which issued only one album with Bloomfield and Miles. After the break up of the Electric Flag, Miles created the first edition of Buddy Miles Express and recorded "Expressway to Your Skull," with Hendrix producing. The two alternated in returning favors: Miles played on Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland"; Hendrix produced Miles' "Electric Church"; and the two created Band of Gypsys after Hendrix broke up his trio, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The Express was curtailed when Miles formed Band of Gypsys with Hendrix and Billy Cox; that band only made one album, a live disc recorded in New York. Following Hendrix's death in 1970, Miles restarted the Express and had considerable success. Their album "Them Changes" was on the pop music chart for 74 weeks; the act had hits such as "Them Changes," a cover of Neil Young's "Down By the River" and a disco number "Rockin' and Rollin' on the Streets of Hollywood." Miles recorded a live album in Hawaii with Santana in 1974 that became a top seller. Much of his work after that pairing was in the studio, often with superstar acts such as Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and Bootsy Collins. He kept a relatively low profile until the mid-1980s when he was the talent behind the California Raisins, producing and singing on the three albums released by the animated characters. Their popularity led to him rejoining Santana as lead singer and, in 1994, creating a new edition of Buddy Miles Express. Over the past 15 years, Miles has been key in sustaining the legacy of Hendrix, making promotional appearances on behalf of Hendrix projects and appearing in Hendrix tribute concerts. At the time of his death, Miles was working on three album projects and helping to raise money for several organizations and sponsors that support hurricane-disaster relief efforts and the Children's Craniofacial Assn. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Thu Feb 28 22:27:07 2008 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:27:07 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] James Vlahakis/HC01 is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 02/28/2008 and will not return until 03/03/2008. I will have limited access to email and voicemail. If you need immediate assistance, please contact my assistant Roberta Nickish at ext. 3508.

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From four61ob at gmail.com Thu Feb 28 23:04:41 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:04:41 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Even more dates !!!! short U.S. and Canadian tour this summer Message-ID: Eric Clapton and His Band will undertake a short U.S. and Canadian tour this summer. The band will visit the following cities: Tampa, Florida; Hollywood, Florida; Holmdel, New Jersey; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Toronto, Canada; Montreal, Canada; Noblesville, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Uncasville, Connecticut; Boston, Massachusetts; and Wantagh, New York. Concert dates, venues and detailed onsale information will become available over the next few days. info from where's Eric -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For those of us not fortunate enough to have made the shows it's nice to get an idea of what the show was like. Was there evidence of quality video cameras set up around MSG to hint that this might become another great DVD? Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Steve Proctor [mailto:drpr at earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:38 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Forever Man video Hi Gang, I (supposedly) have uploaded "Forever Man" from the second MSG concert to youtube. The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7hPtlBzLiI Sorry, I have not verified that it works properly because my Internet access at the hotel is costing me money! The EC and SW Heads on a Stick were on the Today Show Wednesday and Thursday! Steve From drpr at earthlink.net Sat Mar 1 15:25:31 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:25:31 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] More YouTube videos Message-ID: <004101c87bda$bade58c0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Thanks for all the kind comments about my video of the February 26 performance of Forever Man (located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7hPtlBzLiI ) Here are the rest of my YouTube videos from the shows: After Midnight, 28Feb2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCC9ujeeXe0 Them Changes, 28Feb2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz8ZwXCrWI4 Them Changes, 26Feb2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuQfs3Hipu8 Them Changes, 25Feb2008 (incomplete): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v41pL9ek1Ag Forever Man, 25Feb2008 (incomplete): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUli1U4RXNQ Well All Right, 25Feb2008 (incomplete): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7zXKJ8ONEc Finally, I was delighted to find a video of the band's final bow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG6Dxq1FpR4 This not only shows me with the Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Heads on a Stick, but appears to show Eric's favorable reaction. 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URL: From mckells at videotron.ca Sat Mar 1 17:15:12 2008 From: mckells at videotron.ca (Steve McKellar) Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:15:12 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] More LZ- Cream musings Message-ID: <47C9D570.8030202@videotron.ca> <<<<<< without Cream as a frame of reference, I think Led Zep would have been a continuation of what JP was doing with the Yardbirds a la Little Games LP. Interesting pyschedelic explorations in a pop vein with a few hit singles thrown in. Certainly nothing to write home about. >>>>>>> Tone, That is an interesting game we play of what would so and so be doing now if he/she hadn't died. Would Hendrix be in Las Vegas doing two shows a night? We're not talking about anyone dying but we are talking about what bands became after Cream died. An artist needs to evolve to survive. We can only speculate whether JP would have evolved into LZ after Yardbirds or whether Steve Marriott would have gone from Small Faces to Humble Pie if Cream hadn't persuaded them to crank their amps. I can't pinpont the exact second but as i've said i think there was a sea change in rock in 69. LZ, Humble Pie, Aerosmith, Deep Purple formed their sound around this time and i don't think Cream was the inspiration. I don't know if any of these bands have credited Cream directly with their shift in volume but i would think not. EC evolved before and after Cream and then stopped, probably coming to grinding halt for Back Home. I guess evolution requires someone to challenge you to break out of your musical shell, like JPJ for Page or for EC, his Cream bandmates or Duane. Too bad he's had no one since then. Steve From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Sat Mar 1 19:05:42 2008 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:05:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton-Winwood 2/28 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <851405.59905.qm@web90408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Like everyone else I read the reviews and saw the songs performed for the first two shows. Very nice I thought..should be interesting. Having grown up in NYC MSG is like an old leather jacket to me..very comfortable. I found my seat and settled in. I am not exactly a novice when it comes to EC..having seen upwards of a hundred and a half shows. It didn't matter how many shows I had previously seen...nothing could have prepared me for the auditory onslaught that was to follow. The setlist was about perfect...pulling songs I thought I would never hear again...being "ahem"..old enough, I had seen the original Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek. The musicianship was superb..At times..as much as I couldn't bear to look away from EC and Winwood..I just had to close my eyes and enjoy the music. it would be hard to pick out a single highlight...but it would really be hard to argue with the closing 5 songs. The reviews mentioned how much "fun" they seemed to be having..very very true...I will say this...I always look for EC's little nuances to see how much he is into the evenings performance..they were there in spades...and to show the difference between these shows and the Cream reunion..by the third show at MSG..Eric looked so bored by the whole thing and it seemed like he couldn't wait to get off the stage. Simply put..one of the most enjoyable concerts I have attended. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Mar 2 02:05:57 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:05:57 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood & Clapton, 28 February 08 Message-ID: Greetings Slowhanders, Although I was there for only the last show, I agree, it was one for the ages. EC played like his life depended on it, like he was HUNGRY! When these three shows were announced, I kind of felt something special was going to happen, so I didn't want to miss it. Like MrNYBluesman -- a fellow NYer -- I was there too for Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney And Bonnie & Friends, Derek And The Dominos. In fact, the last time I visited Madison Square Garden was 12 July 1969: Blind Faith's North American tour kickoff. Although there were some pretty darned good Blind Faith performances -- at least one supreme one, "The Lost Concert," preserved on tape, and now on CD-R -- the musical relationship of the two musical giants, Clapton and Winwood, never truly got off the ground. But try again they did this week. As Dr. Proctor wrote in an e-mail, "I spent a good amount of time shaking my head in disbelief. I had never heard 'Forever Man' live and wondered why he never played a song so often heard on the radio." My sentiment too, as "Forever Man" had never before turned me on. But on Thursday, Eric grabbed my attention, and he attacked that song and MADE me like it. It was only the third number, but Mrs. DeltaNick and I knew something was up. So far, it was a damned great night, and it had only just begun. As the song "Well Alright" was predictably ending, Eric nearly knocked the wind out of me, momentarily collapsing my knees, as the sudden laserlike guitar intro pierced the Garden's air. I regained my composure and, gasping for air, recognized "Double Trouble," and soon heard its familiar "Ain't got a job." Yes, that verse about bad luck and trouble. But suddenly I was riding the crest of a tsunami, lifted, and flung higher, as Clapton's silver laser tones passed me from behind: on the left, underneath, from the right, overhead ... I was at his mercy, eyes wide open, nearly in shock, but certainly enjoying the ride. I think I entered heaven, as an old, bearded man guarding a gate cried out, "Where do you think you're ..." No need to hold on, though, even as I accelerated, while everything else disappeared, and nothing else mattered. I was floating, but at the speed of light, slas time stood still. Wow! I don't know what else to say after that, except that the rest of the show was fantastic, and Eric took me for a few more wonderful rides, but none as high as THAT one! I looked around and everyone -- everyone at Madison Square Garden -- was smiling. It was a very special night, one we will all remember forever. DeltaNick From david_langley at btconnect.com Sun Mar 2 12:06:24 2008 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:06:24 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Madison Square Garden: FInal Night Torrent? Message-ID: <001c01c87c87$c0f61100$98cc8a56@HomeComputer> Hi everyone Does anyone know if the final night has been uploaded to any of the torrent sites yet? I see the first and second nights are available on Zomb and D&D but as yet the last night appears not to have surfaced. Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Sun Mar 2 19:59:19 2008 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 19:59:19 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood & Clapton, 28 February 08 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <269DCACE-B90E-4B15-AAA9-46E3AB5CBD19@tampabay.rr.com> Wow, a glowing review from DeltaNick. That's good enough for me. If he liked it, it must have been something else. I downloaded the first show a few days ago and immediately listened to "Double Trouble" before anything else. I've always loved that song, especially when Eric plays it. Something about that song just makes Eric take off. I still haven't listened to the entire show yet. Thanks for the review, Nick. From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Mar 2 22:56:07 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:56:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & SW / MSG Message-ID: <47CB76D7.1030202@yahoo.com> For those interested in such things, a few samples from the recent shows: http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/traffic-shaping.htm http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/2008-02-26-msg-schoeps.htm Alas, please accept my apologies, as there are no performances of "Wonderful Tonight" to sample. ~G From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Mon Mar 3 06:17:49 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 22:17:49 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] More LZ- Cream musings Message-ID: Hi Steve (McKellar), I don't want to flog a dead horse here, my point had nothing to do with dead artists and what they may or may not have achieved had they not died. My point was how these artists (Holly, Beatles, Stones etc.) would have sounded if their key influences had not been around (eg. no Elvis, no Little Richard, no Holly, no Chess etc.) >From 1967 until Nov 1968 only Cream (and Hendrix to a slightly lesser degree) were playing with such sophistication and instrumental confidence in an almost original approach to rock. Cream with their instrumental virtuosity, extended jams (marshall stacks), great production, original material (and arrangements of trad. and blues), all resulting in proven sales viability (record AND concert) must have been 'AN' influence on the early path that Zep took. IMHO, I do think it is naive to say that Cream did not have a direct influence on the hard rock that followed (and likewise that LZ did not have a direct influence on the heavy metal that followed later in the 70's). Last Cream concert - November 1968 1969 - Led Zeppelin - 1st album Aug 1969 - Humble Pie - 1st album 1970 - Black Sabbath - 1st album 1970 - Deep Purple In Rock - (prior albums still finding a direction) 1973 - Aerosmith - 1st album Cheers Tone PS With all due respect I do feel that Cream and Led Zeppelin (Beck & Hendrix) were on a completely different level to the likes of Sabbath, Deep Purple, Humble Pie etc, etc, etc, etc. T No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.3/1307 - Release Date: 02/03/2008 15:59 From apuraja at gmail.com Mon Mar 3 12:43:26 2008 From: apuraja at gmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:43:26 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] take-aways from Clapton/Winwood Youtubes... Message-ID: <994be1bd0803030943o76a582c0p1549b848d2e407b9@mail.gmail.com> Quick takeaways from watching a few of the youtube videos from last week's run of shows: 1. There will be dvd for sure! (i'm hoping, praying it contains most of the footage from the last show which seems to rival the Cream RAH reuinion shows) 2. Is it just me or does Clapton turn it up a notch, BIG TiME, when he's asked to carry the weight, guitar playing wise (Cream reunion shows case in point) vs. when he's got Doyle/etc on a touring situation.. Or maybe he paces himself more on a tour as opposed to these one off short lived reunion shows where seems to play full on... 3. The clips from 2-28 - After Midnight, Them Changes, I've heard - Claptons solos hit a second gear at a certain point, playing i've haven't heard from him since 1994 blues tour. He did it in the Cream RAH shows to a certain degree but nothing like that i saw on on the 2-28 youtubes.. DN's review pretty much solidified that opinion... 4. I'd certainly love to see these guys tour more but understand the nature of these shows probably was that they were just 3 shows and no pressure of a big tour really.. AAP From backlezz at hotmail.com Mon Mar 3 16:29:51 2008 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 22:29:51 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Take-aways Message-ID: Apurva wrote:"2. Is it just me or does Clapton turn it up a notch, BIG TiME, when he's asked to carry the weight, guitar playing wise (Cream reunion shows case in point) vs. when he's got Doyle/etc on a touring situation.. Or maybe he paces himself more on a tour as opposed to these one off short lived reunion shows where seems to play full on...3. The clips from 2-28 - After Midnight, Them Changes, I've heard - Claptons solos hit a second gear at a certain point, playing i've haven't heard from him since 1994 blues tour." He had Doyle with him on the 2004 Tour and the Crossroads Festival that year (a kind of a one-off, yes) is in my view ECs best playing in this decade. Yes, I definitely agree that there is passion, attack and soul in ECs playing nowadays, and one could easily argue that these are the major ingredients in a guitarist's performance. Now, I would love to be convinced that this playing is up there with the 1994-95 Blues Tour, however, I cannot get away from the feeling that his repertoire has decreased significantly. I'm not saying that this is extremely important as long as his feeling and spirit is intact, but I sense a higher degree of repetition and predictability now, compared to a couple of years ago. There are certain runs or licks that are put into almost EVERY solo. Well, I might be in the minority on this one. I'd love to be challenged on this, and to hear your views. I'm looking forward to the Hyde Park and Bergen shows this summer - EC is still the man. _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From candyear at earthlink.net Mon Mar 3 17:04:07 2008 From: candyear at earthlink.net (David Strahl) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:04:07 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton-Winwood 2/28 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I admit I can be a bit too critical. This might be my 25th EC show. I can tell when EC's faking. Kind of on auto-pilot. Playing more technically than inspired or inventive. Tuesday the 28th EC was inspired. His solos were inventive and technically beautiful. I was a witness to the Cream Reunion Abortion and this was the real deal. Clapton was omnipresent. There was some coasting as in the second tune which seemed only an opportunity for the elders to catch their breaths. Tell The Truth should be played with Derek Trucks as it did sound empty without his stunning slide work. Little Wing was gorgeous but for some strange reason fizzled out. Voodoo Chile was awe inspiring. The trading off with Winwood was so on point. It had to be. As a true tribute to Hendrix and the late Buddy Miles. The drums in general were too quiet and lacked punch which would have filled out the sound a bit. I really enjoyed the reworked "Cocaine' as I really resented the "dirty cocaine" that Clapton added later on. It seemed to apologize for the song's content so I'm glad that EC dropped that. This arrangement highlighted the piano playing of Chris Stainton. It almost had a Danny Elfman feel. Much darker than earlier versions. After Midnight had a great quick tempo and a lot of energy. Dear Mr. Fantasy allowed Winwood to stretch out with EC playing rhythm pretty much throughout. It was a gentlemanly thing for Clapton to let Stevie close the show. Clapton seems to get better and better. Last year's Garden shows were fabulous also. I walked out of there thoroughly moved. 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URL: From david.gourlay at oracle.com Mon Mar 3 17:35:30 2008 From: david.gourlay at oracle.com (David Gourlay) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:35:30 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] EC & SW / MSG - U Tube videos In-Reply-To: <47CB76D7.1030202@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20080303173530265.00000002912@dgourlay-us> http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=dgourlay36 Hi all - I attended the Feb 28th show and was in Section 207 and took some vids with a low end dig camera. These ain't gonna get me into the concert footage Hall of Fame and Glory, but from an audio perspective, they are not too bad and good for the new Ipod. As you can tell, I was jazzed about hearing "Forever Man" live for the first time. Unfortunately, I was sitting behind a section of very restless people - doubt they're really fans. Man, I spent more time dodging people interrupting shots than watching the show. In total, I caught Forever Man, Little Wing, most of Tell the Truth, Presence of the Lord, Sleeping in the Ground, Georgia on my Mind and Kind Hearted. Enjoy d From bluespower at cfl.rr.com Mon Mar 3 20:26:54 2008 From: bluespower at cfl.rr.com (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:26:54 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Hard Rock show in Hollywood FL. Message-ID: <8282973.275111204594014128.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web01-z02> Anybody going that wants to get together beforehand e-mail me. John Roe From smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se Tue Mar 4 03:57:54 2008 From: smith.ohlson at delta.telenordia.se (Patrick Smith) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:57:54 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Take-aways (K S) Message-ID: <960A26D0-76D2-40D1-8AF3-A8E648D9E1C3@delta.telenordia.se> "There are certain runs or licks that are put into almost EVERY solo." To a certain point I can agree, there are some up tempo double stop runs in the the style och Hendrix/SRV that comes back a little to often as a tempo riser or a divider between parts in solos, but listen to B.B King or Johnny Winter and you will hear much more repetition. And if you listen to RAH its amazing how every song has its own solo, and to keep that going for an hour and a half without hitting a wrong note !? Only once in the Cream MSG reunion, you could here a small miss with the pick at the end of the fantastic solo on "Deserted Cities". Hearing that, thats when I realise how incredible good he is all the other time. Had it not been, there, he really would be GOD and not human. Like someone said, like and old wine hes just getting better and better. Best/ Patrick From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Mar 4 16:54:15 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:54:15 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Signed EC Program For Sale Message-ID: <47CDC507.8070703@yahoo.com> Got this in the Geetarz mailbag, passing it along ... -------------- This is a link to a Signed Eric Clapton Tour Program 2006/2007 with a picture as well. This is being sold to raise money for a photography 3year exhibition. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Signed-Eric-Clapton-Programme-96-97-exerlant-condition_W0QQitemZ140212755455QQihZ004QQcategoryZ72435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I pass this on to you as you may know as many people as possible that could be interested in this tour program that is for sale, if you would be kind enough to pass this on to any one else you know that might be interested that would be great. From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Tue Mar 4 17:13:40 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 17:13:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: After Midnight Video 2-28-08 Message-ID: <1C06B4210ECF40A3B2FA97BCAA554F43@1NVTLC1> It was pro-shot. It's clearly from the cameras that were there providing the video feed for the show and what I would suspect is a DVD-to-be. In fact, if you look at the info box to the right side, the submitter is offering a 2 DVD set of the show if you email the address listed (clark3135 at hotmail.com) at the bottom of the screen shot. _____ From: Bbanderic at aol.com [mailto:Bbanderic at aol.com] Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:01 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] After Midnight Video 2-28-08 The best video clip I've seen so far from the Winwood/Clapton MSG shows, almost looks pro-shot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwqqDsqp16g Enjoy, Jon _____ Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. 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URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed Mar 5 11:36:58 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:36:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Slowhand] Positive Thoughts Please Message-ID: <494447.91756.qm@web82606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Positive thoughts, SHdrs, for our good friend Rick Batty - who is scheduled for a serious medical procedure Thurday. He will be home again Friday... Blessings, Rick. Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick3080 at sbcglobal.net Wed Mar 5 22:50:27 2008 From: rick3080 at sbcglobal.net (Rick) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:50:27 -0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton - 2006 Japan Tour References: Message-ID: <000b01c87f3d$3894af20$6401a8c0@lqd1icp3y3n0kw> With many thanks to Rick Pasquazzi, I can now offer copies of the two-disc show in Sapporo, Japan from November 2006 to the first three Slowhanders that email me back. As always, you must re-offer back to the digest. The quality of the recording is excellent. Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:07 PM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 61 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. Clapton-Winwood 2/28 (David Strahl) 2. Re: Winwood and Clapton (Almighty Geetarz) 3. Clapton-Winwood 2/28 correction 2-26 (David Strahl) 4. EC & SW / MSG - U Tube videos (David Gourlay) 5. Hard Rock show in Hollywood FL. (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) 6. Re: Take-aways (K S) (Patrick Smith) 7. Signed EC Program For Sale (Almighty Geetarz) 8. FW: After Midnight Video 2-28-08 (Jeff Elliott) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From deltanick at comcast.net Wed Mar 5 22:52:35 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:52:35 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] More Cream Musings Message-ID: <003501c87f3d$84d65230$0201000a@4MT8H51> With all the discussion of Cream vacuum bands, and Led Zeppelin, I'd like to add the following: The really significant change in music wasn't Cream at all, but Eric Clapton's guitar. Quite literally, nobody had ever played guitar like Eric Clapton before. Clapton combined the talents of a blues guitar virtuoso -- there weren't too many skilled rock musicians before Clapton raised the bar - and a new guitar playing style, in which he developed and advanced the capabilities of the electric guitar using the by products of overdriven amplification: distortion, feedback, and sustain. The guitar's amplifier actually became part of the musical instrument, not simply its amplification. And by doing so, Eric Clapton, literally, reinvented the electric guitar. Any new electric guitarist learns that an amplifier can be turned up too loud, creating all sorts of "unwanted" effects. The normal reaction is to turn it down. And until Clapton came along, that's pretty much what everyone did. Previous to Clapton, nobody purposely overdrove a guitar, obtaining distortion, feedback, and the resultant sustain on purpose, except as a novelty sound effect. Some examples of this are the introduction to the Beatles' "I Feel Fine"; and the "fuzztone" guitar on the "Green Acres" TV show theme and the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction." And yes, I know about Brian Jones overdriven electric slide guitar on the Rolling Stones' "I Wanna Be Your Man," but that sounds to me like a mistake that Jones thought sounded cool and kept. And I don't think Jones ever used the effect again, so it was a novelty. And I've also read how several British rock musicians credited Bernie Watson (who ironically preceded Clapton in John Mayall's band) as the first to use distortion. But the standard BEFORE Clapton was a clean, merely amplified sound, in which the electric guitar was not much more than an amplified acoustic guitar, allowing it to be heard alongside other instruments in a band. You can hear Clapton playing with an overdriven guitar on a few Yardbirds tracks from 1964. Although he first became popular while with the Yardbirds -- picking up the nickname "Slowhand: along the way -- Eric Clapton's reputation grew while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers. Although they released a few singles including Clapton's use of "over-amplification" ("I'm Your Witchdoctor"), things REALLY picked up when "Blues Breakers" was released on 22 July 1966. Clapton had just left Mayall's band a few days earlier, but "Blues Breakers" showed his passionate virtuoso playing. Prior to Eric Clapton, there was no desire for anything but a "clean" guitar tone. Gus Dudgeon, for example, engineer on the "Blues Breakers" album, told the record's producer, Mike Vernon, "I can't record this," referring to Clapton's overdriven, distorted guitar, but record it he did. Although it may have not been the very first time an overdriven guitar sound was recorded, "Beano" became "the shot heard 'round the world," so to speak. So, "Blues Breakers" (aka "Beano") showed the world what a truly overdriven guitar could sound like, especially in the hands of a skilled craftsman, a real musician. After "Beano" was released, Clapton's fate was sealed and within a year, he became probably the best-known guitarist in the world. But most importantly, by combining his virtuoso playing with the overdriven style, Eric Clapton single-handedly, changed the electric guitar forever. Of course, some kids simply heard the sonics, the overdriven guitar instead of the music, and after Cream's breakup filled the vacuum with more crunch, feedback, and sonics, and little music. I think the term "heavy metal" first appeared in a review of a Jimi Hendrix performance, but it became the title for a genre associated with multiple Marshall stacks, lots of very loud noise, and Spandex clothing on-stage. A bit more on the guitar playing: at an early age, Clapton's guitar playing was noted and characterized by deep passion, its lyricism (the melodies that Clapton created, often resulting in "a song within a song"), his excellent sense of rhythm and timing directly contributed to his easily-accomplished but difficult-to-imitate phrasing, and his incredible mastery and control of the guitar (technique). This all allowed Clapton to create solo architectures defining the rock guitar genre to this day. Clapton set the standard by which others are judged. And one final point: the revisionism surrounding Jimi Hendrix ,in death, credits him with what Clapton actually popularized before Hendrix went to England and became a star. It was Eric Clapton, NOT Jimi Hendrix, who reinvented the electric guitar. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From GFeldman at DavisMalm.com Fri Mar 7 08:53:22 2008 From: GFeldman at DavisMalm.com (Gary M. Feldman) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 08:53:22 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Is Derek in the Band? Message-ID: trying to find out if Derek Trucks is in the band for the upcoming US tour? I see Derek's band will have a conflict on the first couple of nights. Any word on who else is in the band? Gary M. Feldman Attorney at Law Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, P.C. One Boston Place Boston, MA 02108 phone: (617) 589-3874 fax: (617) 305-3164 mobile: (617) 640-2137 gfeldman at davismalm.com www.davismalm.com IRS Circular 230 Notice: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any U.S. tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax penalties. Disclaimer: This e-mail may contain confidential or privileged material and is for use solely by the above referenced recipient. 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Debby J. ________________________________ From: DeltaNick [mailto:deltanick at comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:53 PM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] More Cream Musings With all the discussion of Cream vacuum bands, and Led Zeppelin, I'd like to add the following: The really significant change in music wasn't Cream at all, but Eric Clapton's guitar. Quite literally, nobody had ever played guitar like Eric Clapton before. Clapton combined the talents of a blues guitar virtuoso -- there weren't too many skilled rock musicians before Clapton raised the bar - and a new guitar playing style, in which he developed and advanced the capabilities of the electric guitar using the by products of overdriven amplification: distortion, feedback, and sustain. The guitar's amplifier actually became part of the musical instrument, not simply its amplification. And by doing so, Eric Clapton, literally, reinvented the electric guitar. Any new electric guitarist learns that an amplifier can be turned up too loud, creating all sorts of "unwanted" effects. The normal reaction is to turn it down. And until Clapton came along, that's pretty much what everyone did. Previous to Clapton, nobody purposely overdrove a guitar, obtaining distortion, feedback, and the resultant sustain on purpose, except as a novelty sound effect. Some examples of this are the introduction to the Beatles' "I Feel Fine"; and the "fuzztone" guitar on the "Green Acres" TV show theme and the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction." And yes, I know about Brian Jones overdriven electric slide guitar on the Rolling Stones' "I Wanna Be Your Man," but that sounds to me like a mistake that Jones thought sounded cool and kept. And I don't think Jones ever used the effect again, so it was a novelty. And I've also read how several British rock musicians credited Bernie Watson (who ironically preceded Clapton in John Mayall's band) as the first to use distortion. But the standard BEFORE Clapton was a clean, merely amplified sound, in which the electric guitar was not much more than an amplified acoustic guitar, allowing it to be heard alongside other instruments in a band. You can hear Clapton playing with an overdriven guitar on a few Yardbirds tracks from 1964. Although he first became popular while with the Yardbirds -- picking up the nickname "Slowhand: along the way -- Eric Clapton's reputation grew while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers. Although they released a few singles including Clapton's use of "over-amplification" ("I'm Your Witchdoctor"), things REALLY picked up when "Blues Breakers" was released on 22 July 1966. Clapton had just left Mayall's band a few days earlier, but "Blues Breakers" showed his passionate virtuoso playing. Prior to Eric Clapton, there was no desire for anything but a "clean" guitar tone. Gus Dudgeon, for example, engineer on the "Blues Breakers" album, told the record's producer, Mike Vernon, "I can't record this," referring to Clapton's overdriven, distorted guitar, but record it he did. Although it may have not been the very first time an overdriven guitar sound was recorded, "Beano" became "the shot heard 'round the world," so to speak. So, "Blues Breakers" (aka "Beano") showed the world what a truly overdriven guitar could sound like, especially in the hands of a skilled craftsman, a real musician. After "Beano" was released, Clapton's fate was sealed and within a year, he became probably the best-known guitarist in the world. But most importantly, by combining his virtuoso playing with the overdriven style, Eric Clapton single-handedly, changed the electric guitar forever. Of course, some kids simply heard the sonics, the overdriven guitar instead of the music, and after Cream's breakup filled the vacuum with more crunch, feedback, and sonics, and little music. I think the term "heavy metal" first appeared in a review of a Jimi Hendrix performance, but it became the title for a genre associated with multiple Marshall stacks, lots of very loud noise, and Spandex clothing on-stage. A bit more on the guitar playing: at an early age, Clapton's guitar playing was noted and characterized by deep passion, its lyricism (the melodies that Clapton created, often resulting in "a song within a song"), his excellent sense of rhythm and timing directly contributed to his easily-accomplished but difficult-to-imitate phrasing, and his incredible mastery and control of the guitar (technique). This all allowed Clapton to create solo architectures defining the rock guitar genre to this day. Clapton set the standard by which others are judged. And one final point: the revisionism surrounding Jimi Hendrix ,in death, credits him with what Clapton actually popularized before Hendrix went to England and became a star. It was Eric Clapton, NOT Jimi Hendrix, who reinvented the electric guitar. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From apuraja at gmail.com Fri Mar 7 10:03:00 2008 From: apuraja at gmail.com (Apurva Parikh) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:03:00 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] clapton the revolutionary guitarist Message-ID: <994be1bd0803070703y639e10bewe783229a5df80bbc@mail.gmail.com> DN - great post, although I know the history behind the early days and what made Eric so revered, it's great to see it in writing again and to be reminded of it. I had wished this kind of subject had been touched upon in Eric's autobiography - by that i mean - his accounts (if he could remember) what those recording sessions were like, details about certain choices he made, etc. However, knowing Eric is quite humble, modest and at times a bit dismissive of those early days and his recollection of those days, I"m not surprised it wasn't something he wrote about . And if even he did, i am sure his book editors wanted more about drugs, conor, women and what not (more salacious stuff). But in any case, back to what DN had posted about - yes, Jimi Hendrix's short lived career, his flash, and his timing and where he decided to make a splash (lighting his guitar on fire at Monterey) all contributed to the impression he was a guitar revolutionary, when in fact, DN is correct in that musicians who knew music and guitar playing all revered Eric hands down. IN fact, wasn't it Eric Clapton that Jimi was promised a meeting with in London by his manager Chas Chandler, that in fact was one of main reasons Jimi even CAME to England in the first place.. AAP From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Mar 7 10:12:07 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:12:07 -0600 (CST) Subject: [Slowhand] robert randolph is tour opener Message-ID: <7246690.965381204902728004.JavaMail.root@vms068.mailsrvcs.net> looks like robert randolph is opening all the shows on the upcoming US/Canada mini-tour (yes!!). mel, thanks for keeping us posted on Rick Batty. steve p, i really think that footage on YouTube from MSG is from the actual video feed for "after midnite". if it was shot off the screens, there would be some sort of shaking and none is evident (unless they shot with a tripod). james v, I got your ticket for the cuyahoga falls show, we are all set! l8r sammy From mckells at videotron.ca Fri Mar 7 19:49:59 2008 From: mckells at videotron.ca (Steve McKellar) Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:49:59 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Opening for EC Message-ID: <47D1E2B7.4020503@videotron.ca> Haven't seen it discussed here yet (i don't think) but apparently Robert Randolph is opening for the show in Montreal in addition to the shows in Ireland and i guess other shows in the North American tour Steve From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sat Mar 8 11:38:40 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:38:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: After Midnight 02-28-08 Message-ID: <609AD9FDAB6A4C749957C6ACCACAE430@1NVTLC1> Good point. After I sent the email, I took another look at the video and I think there's probably a lot to what you're saying. The poster makes the caveat, "Audience shot" and that probably means the guy(s) stood there with the camera glued to the screens as you suggest. So here's some dude who is probably going to be able to pay for his expenses getting to and into the show via some suckers that will buy "his" DVDs. _____ From: Steve Proctor [mailto:drpr at earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:03 PM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] After Midnight 02-28-08 > It was pro-shot. It's clearly from the cameras that > were there providing the video feed for the show > and what I would suspect is a DVD-to-be. I agree, although I suspect what we see on the YouTube video of After Midnight from 02-28-08 is someone filming the video screens at MSG rather than the actual stage. That's OK and I am anxious to see his DVD. But I doubt that he has the actual video feed straight from the cameras. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sat Mar 8 12:25:40 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:25:40 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: More Cream Musings Message-ID: DeltaNick, I know there's been a lot of discussion regarding the "revisionist" history surrounding Hendrix but I think it's pretty clear from both Clapton and Pete Townsend that Jimi had a MAJOR impact on the sound and playing of electric guitar. Roger Mayer, the Brit electronic wiz who created/tinkered/modified many of the guitar effects being used in the UK at the time, and who worked extensively with Hendrix, has stated that Clapton was clearly in awe of what Hendrix was doing in the studio and the sounds he was getting out of his guitar and was "pissed off because when we came out with Are You Experienced, because that blew him away, and he knew he could never sound like Jimi." I think one of Clapton's greatest contributions to the electric guitar was the lyricism and pure tone he coaxed out of his guitar. And it would be incorrect to state that Clapton never makes use of effects or pedals, but clearly, much of Hendrix's sound came from the unique effects he had at his disposal and which were "created" to his specs. And it was that use of guitar effects that made Hendrix a true visionary and resulted in a huge explosion in the number of guitar effects and pedals available and marketable. I think that was huge. Jeff _____ From: DeltaNick [mailto:deltanick at comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:53 PM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] More Cream Musings A bit more on the guitar playing: at an early age, Clapton's guitar playing was noted and characterized by deep passion, its lyricism (the melodies that Clapton created, often resulting in "a song within a song"), his excellent sense of rhythm and timing directly contributed to his easily-accomplished but difficult-to-imitate phrasing, and his incredible mastery and control of the guitar (technique). This all allowed Clapton to create solo architectures defining the rock guitar genre to this day. Clapton set the standard by which others are judged. And one final point: the revisionism surrounding Jimi Hendrix ,in death, credits him with what Clapton actually popularized before Hendrix went to England and became a star. It was Eric Clapton, NOT Jimi Hendrix, who reinvented the electric guitar. DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From argyllhighlands at yahoo.co.uk Sat Mar 8 13:46:22 2008 From: argyllhighlands at yahoo.co.uk (Declan Lewis) Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:46:22 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] Delta Nick's Clapton (and mine) - [more cream musings] Message-ID: <255634.91691.qm@web25307.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> -----ORIGINAL MESSAGE----- From: DeltaNick[mailto:deltanick at comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 200810:53 PM To: Slowhand Digest Subject: [Slowhand] More CreamMusings With all the discussion of Cream vacuum bands, and Led Zeppelin, I'd like to add the following: The really significant change in music wasn?t Cream at all, but Eric Clapton?s guitar. Quite literally, nobody had ever played guitar like Eric Clapton before. Clapton combined the talents of a blues guitar virtuoso -- there weren?t too many skilled rock musicians before Clapton raised the bar ? and a new guitar playing style, in which he developed and advanced the capabilities of the electric guitar using the by products of overdriven amplification: distortion, feedback, and sustain. The guitar?s amplifier actually became part of the musical instrument, not simply its amplification. And by doing so, Eric Clapton, literally, reinvented the electric guitar. Any new electric guitarist learns that an amplifier can be turned up too loud, creating all sorts of ?unwanted? effects. The normal reaction is to turn it down. And until Clapton came along, that?s pretty much what everyone did. Previous to Clapton, nobody purposely overdrove a guitar, obtaining distortion, feedback, and the resultant sustain on purpose, except as a novelty sound effect. Some examples of this are the introduction to the Beatles? ?I Feel Fine?; and the ?fuzztone? guitar on the ?Green Acres? TV show theme and the Rolling Stones? ?Satisfaction.? And yes, I know about Brian Jones overdriven electric slide guitar on the Rolling Stones? ?I Wanna Be Your Man,? but that sounds to me like a mistake that Jones thought sounded cool and kept. And I don?t think Jones ever used the effect again, so it was a novelty. And I?ve also read how several British rock musicians credited Bernie Watson (who ironically preceded Clapton in John Mayall?s band) as the first to use distortion. But the standard BEFORE Clapton was a clean, merely amplified sound, in which the electric guitar was not much more than an amplified acoustic guitar, allowing it to be heard alongside other instruments in a band. You can hear Clapton playing with an overdriven guitar on a few Yardbirds tracks from 1964. Although he first became popular while with the Yardbirds -- picking up the nickname ?Slowhand: along the way -- Eric Clapton?s reputation grew while with John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers. Although they released a few singles including Clapton?s use of ?over-amplification? (?I?m Your Witchdoctor?), things REALLY picked up when ?Blues Breakers? was released on 22 July 1966. Clapton had just left Mayall?s band a few days earlier, but ?Blues Breakers? showed his passionate virtuoso playing. Prior to Eric Clapton, there was no desire for anything but a ?clean? guitar tone. Gus Dudgeon, for example, engineer on the ?Blues Breakers? album, told the record?s producer, Mike Vernon, ?I can?t record this,? referring to Clapton?s overdriven, distorted guitar, but record it he did. Although it may have not been the very first time an overdriven guitar sound was recorded, ?Beano? became ?the shot heard ?round the world,? so to speak. So, ?Blues Breakers? (aka ?Beano?) showed the world what a truly overdriven guitar could sound like, especially in the hands of a skilled craftsman, a real musician. After ?Beano? was released, Clapton?s fate was sealed and within a year, he became probably the best-known guitarist in the world. But most importantly, by combining his virtuoso playing with the overdriven style, Eric Clapton single-handedly, changed the electric guitar forever. Of course, some kids simply heard the sonics, the overdriven guitar instead of the music, and after Cream?s breakup filled the vacuum with more crunch, feedback, and sonics, and little music. I think the term ?heavy metal? first appeared in a review of a Jimi Hendrix performance, but it became the title for a genre associated with multiple Marshall stacks, lots of very loud noise, and Spandex clothing on-stage. A bit more on the guitar playing: at an early age, Clapton?s guitar playing was noted and characterized by deep passion, its lyricism (the melodies that Clapton created, often resulting in ?a song within a song?), his excellent sense of rhythm and timing directly contributed to his easily-accomplished but difficult-to-imitate phrasing, and his incredible mastery and control of the guitar (technique). This all allowed Clapton to create solo architectures defining the rock guitar genre to this day. Clapton set the standard by which others are judged. And one final point: the revisionism surrounding Jimi Hendrix ,in death, credits him with what Clapton actually popularized before Hendrix went to England and became a star. It was Eric Clapton, NOT Jimi Hendrix, who reinvented the electric guitar. DeltaNick ========================================== One word: Perfect ! More words: Add my name, once again, to the list of those who agree, in whole, with Nick, and were fortunate enough to have been there during the time to which Nick refers to see, firsthand, this evolution and revolution ! One can choose to agree, or disagree, with this information, which will not in any way, whatsoever, change it from being factual. Lew Campbell~ __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. The World's Favourite Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Healey was a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being one of the most distinctive players from late 80's and 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, und using his left-hand thumb on top of the fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more than the other players. In the last decade he ran a night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his time between blues tours and his work playing traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 years) is due to be released this month. He also hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada, where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record collection. I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', wonderful gig. The world of blues and the guitar community will miss you Jeff! 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And it was that use of guitar effects that made Hendrix a true visionary and resulted in a huge explosion in the number of guitar effects and pedals available and marketable. I think that was huge.*** Yes, Eric was there first. He made the amplifier as much a part of the sound as the instrument- in this he was revolutionary. But Hendrix took it all further. Also, Hendrix was much more innovative in his mixing of scales and modes. Eric was basically stuck in 'blues' theory, very much a traditionalist if you will, and Hendrix was breaking all the rules, doing things that people couldn't even imagine someone doing. Hendrix took huge risks, stuck his neck out, made big mistakes and had accidents, but out of this came something totally unique. Eric doesn't ever seem to make mistakes. But Eric never seems to take the risks that Jimi, for all his sloppiness and half-assed drugged-out playing, was willing to take. I've always felt Eric was a much more precise player and much more fluid, his licks cut a whole lot harder, but it's the uniqueness of Jimi Hendrix that I've always loved about him. Plus Jimi is a very underrated composer. Both of these guitar players are great...I don't have to choose one or the other. There are a few other fellows that reach as high as these guys...I've always thought the economy and phrasing of BB King is unsurpassed, and Peter Green plays in that vein; Freddie King, who Eric seems to have learned a great deal from; Albert King, SRV seems to have sat at his lap...Duane Allman. And the very underrated West Side players like Magic Sam and Buddy Guy. And Mike Bloomfield. I really don't get into saying X is better than Y because to me X has it's thing to say and Y has it's thing to say and it's just meaningless to me to say X is all there is and we don't need Y. I always laugh, however, when people put their little top ten lists together and put Hendrix (more usual than Clapton) on top of it. Great- if you also go listen to the other nine guys on the list. Garret **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From slowhander at gmail.com Sun Mar 9 10:33:27 2008 From: slowhander at gmail.com (slowhander at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:33:27 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] In search of "Black Beauty Complete" original 2CD set Message-ID: <83d0e04e0803090733s5dca1ff1t17bcc9d58566ace7@mail.gmail.com> Hello all. I am after an original copy of "Black Beauty Complete" 2CD set on MVR. If you have a spare copy of this (or any other original set), please drop me a line. If interested in trading, please note I have a number of original imports (in mint condition) to trade against. 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URL: From bokon at gmx.de Thu Mar 13 13:32:55 2008 From: bokon at gmx.de (Bokon) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:32:55 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Summer Dates 2008 for Germany Message-ID: <47D96547.2060404@gmx.de> EC gigs in Germany Tue, 12.08.08 Leipzig Festwiese Fr, 15.08.08 Berlin Waldb?hne Sun, 17.08.08 M?nchen K?nigsplatz Tue, 19.08.08 Wiesbaden Kurhaus-Bowling Green www.eventim.de starts selling the tickets on March, 14th 2008 at 9am (UTC+1) See you in Berlin ;-) From norm.deane at gmail.com Thu Mar 13 21:03:58 2008 From: norm.deane at gmail.com (Norm Deane) Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:03:58 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream Poster Message-ID: <798c5cb60803131803h1b535f2r2bef5f63f6b0862e@mail.gmail.com> I was lucky enough to see both the Cream Reunion concert (opening night) and last month's Clapton/Winwood concert (the last night). I bought one of the Clapton/Winwood posters and am now regretting that I didn't get the matching Cream poster back in 2005. It looks like you can still purchase the Artist Edition but I'd really love to have the MSG Edition since it is the same dimensions as the Clapton/Winwood poster that I got at MSG. Does anyone have an extra laying around that they would be willing to sell? Thanks, Norm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Fri Mar 14 00:27:29 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:27:29 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Fun while it lasted Message-ID: <001401c8858b$bed6b6b0$0922e118@HOMEDESKTOP> Hi Folks, My YouTube videos from the Winwood/Clapton shows are gone. I received an email from YouTube that states in part: "This is to notify you that we have removed or disabled access to the following material as a result of a third-party notification by Gudvi, Sussman, and Oppenheim claiming that this material is infringing:" I found this odd since I took the video myself. But, when I checked YouTube's Copyright Tips, I found "Some examples of copyrighted content are...Videos of live concerts, even if you captured the video yourself. Even if you took the video yourself, the performer controls the right to use his/her image in a video, the songwriter owns the rights to the song being performed, and sometimes the venue prohibits filming without permission, so this video is likely to infringe somebody else's rights." So I learned something new today. According to their website, Gudvi, Sussman, and Oppenheim is a Business Management company with offices in LA and Nashville. I do wonder why they care - material that is clearly copyrighted is all over YouTube. Maybe this is evidence that a DVD is coming out? Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu Fri Mar 14 15:12:27 2008 From: Ken_Norris at umit.maine.edu (Ken Norris) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:12:27 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Fairy Tales Message-ID: Hi, I'm looking for a copy of Fairy Tales (Tokyo, Dec. 9, 2006). I have shows to trade, mostly from the 1990-present era. Best, Ken From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Mar 14 16:17:02 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:17:02 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood Hints at MSG DVD Message-ID: <00b601c88610$61339bb0$0200a8c0@GX270> Winwood hinted his recent Madison Square Garden shows with his former Blind Faith bandmate Clapton will more than likely end up as a DVD release. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003725606 From mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk Fri Mar 14 18:11:00 2008 From: mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk (mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:11:00 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Paul Cook and Richard Dobney Gig in Essex UK saturday March 15th. Message-ID: <8CA54376B55F44C-116C-1892@FWM-D42.sysops.aol.com> This saturday my band is playing at The Seaxe Bar @ The Essex Arms, Brentwood, Essex, UK. We are being joined by Richard Dobney for the entire set as well as a few special guests. Many of the regulars on the digest will know the rhythm section Ben (Bass) and Simon (Drums) from their numerous support slot appearances at Woking on New Year's Eve over the years. It's always good to meet up with fellow EC fans.? Be nice to see some you there. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a tour at http://info.aol.co.uk/homepage/ now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick3080 at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 14 19:58:51 2008 From: rick3080 at sbcglobal.net (Rick) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:58:51 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] EC-Winwood MSG Performances References: Message-ID: <000b01c8862f$5b900850$6501a8c0@lqd1icp3y3n0kw> OH MY GOD ! I am officially an old fart (over 50) and have seen EC play on numerous occasions through the years. Although I was able to attend last summer's Crossroads Festival in Bridgeview, I wasn't able to attend the EC/Winwood shows at MSG last month. I just heard a boot of the MSG concert on 2/26/08. That is most inspired playing I have heard from Eric in a long time. Oh how I wish I was there. I live on the left coast and I am very jealous of those you who could attend the show. All I can say is WOW! ROCK ON ! Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:04 PM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 65 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. Jeff Healey (Fabio Dwyer) 2. Clapton & Hendrix (Garret74 at aol.com) 3. In search of "Black Beauty Complete" original 2CD set (slowhander at gmail.com) 4. Hendrix or Clapton (Jeff Elliott) 5. Clapton in Montreal on May 28 (J?r?me VUIBERT) 6. Clapton Summer Dates 2008 for Germany (Bokon) 7. 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Somehow, just because it's digital property, not TVs or cars, they got away with it. -- David Hillman From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Mar 14 20:50:48 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:50:48 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] MSG DVD Message-ID: The EC-SW shows were indeed filmed for DVD release. The same company that did CGF Dallas, CGF Chicago and RAH Cream were contracted to do it. As far as release date goes..a whole nother story. They were also contracted to do the San Diego EC show with JJ Cale but alas the footage is all mixed and sitting in the can Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Mar 14 22:25:35 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:25:35 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Gudvi, Sussman & Oppenheim Message-ID: Not sure, but a couple of years back, I read that Winwood now lives in Tennessee. Maybe GV&O are somehow connected to him. So, I visit the GV&O web site, and it says, "Providing business management services to the entertainment industry, high net wort individuals and companies for over 25 years." Hmmm. I note their address in Nashville (they also have several California addresses): 1222 16th Avenue South Third Floor Nashville, TN 37212 Next, I visit Steve Winwood's web site, and note that Steve's Wincraft Music address in Nashville is: Wincraft Music, Inc. c/o GSO Group 1222 16th Ave. S 3rd Floor Nashville, TN 37215 Any questions? DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 14 23:09:03 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:09:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Kudos DN! Message-ID: <738808.6870.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Kudos - Great detective work, Nick! Mel Not sure, but a couple of years back, I read that Winwood now lives in Tennessee. Maybe GV&O are somehow connected to him. So, I visit the GV&O web site, and it says, "Providing business management services to the entertainment industry, high net wort individuals and companies for over 25 years." Hmmm. I note their address in Nashville (they also have several California addresses): 1222 16th Avenue South Third Floor Nashville, TN 37212 Next, I visit Steve Winwood's web site, and note that Steve's Wincraft Music address in Nashville is: Wincraft Music, Inc. c/o GSO Group 1222 16th Ave. S 3rd Floor Nashville, TN 37215 Any questions? DeltaNick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From david.gourlay at oracle.com Sat Mar 15 00:37:32 2008 From: david.gourlay at oracle.com (David Gourlay) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:37:32 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC SW MSG Feb 28 08 select tracks Message-ID: <20080315003732046.00000001492@dgourlay-us> Friends - as a bootleg for the Feb 28 08 does not seem to be in circulation, I have select audio tracks from that night's collaboration between Eric and Steve Winwood that I attended. These are audio sourced from a digital camera that I transferred to UTube (http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=dgourlay36) and then audio. For the pursuits, the audio is not the standard we are accustomed to, but it is good and will hold us over until a DVD arrives (haopefully). Watching a U Tube vid will give you a better sense and forgive my enthusiasm at parts with some yelling :) Many of you have been very kind and generous to share bootlegs over the past years, so let me offer this up now to the first 10 to reply with a promise to re-offer. 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Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1329 - Release Date: 14/03/2008 12:33 From edgar.martin at btinternet.com Sat Mar 15 15:26:29 2008 From: edgar.martin at btinternet.com (Edgar Martin) Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:26:29 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] There Is a Madison Square Garden Bootleg. Message-ID: <001701c886d2$78a14c30$4001a8c0@Home> Go to BIGO site. bigozine2.com/ This has been up for a few days now and is really quite good. It's from the second night. I was at the first two nights. Awesome gigs. Edgar. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dale.Kalina at rrd.com Mon Mar 17 09:05:48 2008 From: Dale.Kalina at rrd.com (Dale.Kalina at rrd.com) Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:05:48 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Gudvi, Sussman & Oppenheim Message-ID: I knew that firm's name rang a bell but I just could,'t place it. A while back, Steve Winwood did a show at the Chicago House of Blues as a fund-raiser for the American Red Cross in support of their efforts in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. WXRT radio auctioned off some VIP packages for the show that we were fortunate enough to win. Payment for action went to a law firm in Nashville by the name of Gudvi, Sussman & Oppenheim, as I now recall. Dale -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jdunaway65 at yahoo.com Tue Mar 18 07:01:34 2008 From: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com (Jerry Dunaway) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:01:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Winwood's Nashville Connection In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <752472.43853.qm@web35606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Well, I have lived in Nashville for about four years now, and from what I understand he lives in a small rural area called Lieper's Fork (It's about 23 miles south by southwest of Nashville). Funny thing, though, he hasn't played here since some street festival (I think around 2002 or so) and the '04 Bonnaroo show. I still think he and Eric should come play the Ryman here, one of the best places to see a live band (well acoustically and view-wise, that is -- the seats are hard wood church pews but other than that, it rocks!). Anyway, there's your Winwood Nashville basics -- I'm sure there's more in-depth online somewhere, but this is just the local take on it.... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From sliskow at comcast.net Tue Mar 18 10:06:44 2008 From: sliskow at comcast.net (Sheryl Liskow) Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:06:44 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] CGF Chicago Message-ID: I haven't seen it mentioned here but PBS will be showing CGF Chicago this Wed. 3/19 on Great Performances. 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From llt58 at hotmail.com Wed Mar 19 12:22:58 2008 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:22:58 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's Guitar Festival - Chicago on PBS Message-ID: "Sheryl Liskow" sliskow at comcast.net wrote:> I haven't seen it mentioned here but PBS will be showing CGF > Chicago this Wed. 3/19 on Great Performances. Check your > local listings. FYI, for those in the Chicagoland viewing area without digital cable who are looking for that program, Clapton's Guitar Festival - Chicago is only being broadcast on WTTW Channel 11's Digital channel - not the free one. Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging.?You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Wed Mar 19 18:53:04 2008 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:53:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton compilation..Gleaning Message-ID: <67866.93737.qm@web90401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Greetings all...I have been after this 3 cd set for awhile with not too much success..anyone have this? I have a nice list with which to trade. Shoot me an email...mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Thanks --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Thu Mar 20 20:15:50 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:15:50 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] FW: Jeff Healey Message-ID: <4ACC739CB5EA4865A4B5BFBB8EFBF38F@1NVTLC1> I remember Jeff Healy in a movie with Patrick Swayze called Roadhouse. He was playing behind a chain link fence on the stage and had to dodge beer while he was playing. Not a great moment for his career I?m sure but no where near what Clapton relegated himself to in that hideous movie ?Tommy?. _____ From: Fabio Dwyer [mailto:downtownstreets at hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:32 PM To: Slowhand Digest - Enviar MSGs Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey I would like to pay my tribute to Mr. Jeff Healey (41), great canadian guitarrist/ singer/ composer who passed away last sunday, after a hard battle against cancer - the same one who took away his sight at childhood and returned later in his life. He often cited his main influences as a musician: Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong. His most famous work for many was his interpretation of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with George himself on acoustic guitar and background vocals. On his Cover to Cover album he recorded a wonderful version of Badge too. Jeff and Eric were part of the Jimmy Rodgers All Stars project and recorded the cd Blues, blues, blues, there's a nice picture in the booklet of Jimmy (Rodgers, not Page!), Jeff (Healey, not Beck!) and Eric (Clapton, not Strada!) laughing. Healey was a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being one of the most distinctive players from late 80's and 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, und using his left-hand thumb on top of the fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more than the other players. In the last decade he ran a night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his time between blues tours and his work playing traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 years) is due to be released this month. He also hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada, where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record collection. I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', wonderful gig. The world of blues and the guitar community will miss you Jeff! Cheers, Fabio Dwyer _____ Veja mapas e encontre as melhores rotas para fugir do tr?nsito com o Live Search Maps! Experimente j?! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From david_langley at btconnect.com Fri Mar 21 05:04:49 2008 From: david_langley at btconnect.com (Dave Langley) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:04:49 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] HungerCity Torrent Site Message-ID: <005501c88b32$a1873ec0$8b4a9951@HomeComputer> Does anyone know what has happened this torrent site as it seems to have gone South. Regards Dave -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emse_97 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 08:12:03 2008 From: emse_97 at yahoo.com (Ed Petry) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:12:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] VO: Soundboard of the latest tour (Nov2006) Message-ID: <794837.72225.qm@web65412.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> With my thanks to Tone for sending this show to me it is my turn to offer this fine 2006 show back to the group. First member to email me off-line with promise to re-offer and snail mail gets the discs. Sorry for the tardy response re-offering this but something happend to the daily digests -- this is my first post received in a month. I did attempt to re-offer earlier but did not receive any responses (to my email address anyway). If someone did respond to the list please accept my apologies for not replying to you. ORIGINAL POST HERE -------------- (This is courtesy of ECMusicMan from Dime-a-Dozen and is 'expletive' fantastic.) Eric Clapton - Stardust Sapporo Dome Sapporo, Japan November 26, 2006 Mid Valley 414/415 Disc 1: 1. Tell The Truth 2. Got To Get Better In A Little While 3. Old Love 4. Motherless Children 5. When You Got A Good Friend 6. Key To The Highway 7. Outside Woman Blues 8. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 9. Running On Faith Disc 2: 1. After Midnight 2. Little Queen Of Spades 3. Anyday 4. Wonderful Tonight 5. Layla 6. Cocaine 7. Crossroads The Band: Eric Clapton guitar, vocals Doyle Bramhall II guitar Derek Trucks guitar Chris Stainton keyboards Tim Carmon keyboards Willie Weeks bass Steve Jordan drums Michelle John backing vocals Sharon White backing vocals Artwork (7 scans) included. Lineage: Soundboard>?>Silvers>EAC>Flac frontend 6 Rating (scale 1-6) SBD 6 Comment: Excellent. Previously Unreleased Stereo Soundboard. END ORIGINAL ------------ In an effort to make for being tardy I will send two copies of the "American Tour '78" disc from my silver. This is on the Swingin' Pig Records label. First with burner to reply gets a copy and the first without a burner gets a copy. Eric Clapton - American Tour '78 Santa Monica, Ca. - February 11, 1978 - Swingin' Pig - TSP-CD-063 - SB 6 Track List: Knockin' On Heaven's Door Lay Down Sally Next Time You See Her Cocaine Badge Sign Language Layla Sorry for the delay everyone. Cheers Ed ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping From bluez4u2 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 21 09:15:32 2008 From: bluez4u2 at yahoo.com (Robert) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:15:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 69 Message-ID: <109476.77080.qm@web31802.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ----- Original Message ---- From: "slowhand-request at planet-torque.com" To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 4:05:23 AM Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 69 That role in the movie Roadhouse was written specifically because the script writer for the movie had seen a then unknown Jeff playing in a bar a few years earlier. When it came time to cast the movie Jeff had already gained some notoriety and so the casting people contacted him about playing the role. He accepted without knowing that the character had been written about him. When the writer saw him he was surprised and told him that the character was inspired by him watching Jeff play a couple of years earlier. I thought that was pretty cool. -----Inline Message Follows----- I remember Jeff Healy in a movie with Patrick Swayze called Roadhouse. He was playing behind a chain link fence on the stage and had to dodge beer while he was playing. Not a great moment for his career I?m sure but no where near what Clapton relegated himself to in that hideous movie ?Tommy?. From: Fabio Dwyer [mailto:downtownstreets at hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:32 PM To: Slowhand Digest - Enviar MSGs Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey I would like to pay my tribute to Mr. Jeff Healey (41), great canadian guitarrist/ singer/ composer who passed away last sunday, after a hard battle against cancer - the same one who took away his sight at childhood and returned later in his life. He often cited his main influences as a musician: Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong. His most famous work for many was his interpretation of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with George himself on acoustic guitar and background vocals. On his Cover to Cover album he recorded a wonderful version of Badge too. Jeff and Eric were part of the Jimmy Rodgers All Stars project and recorded the cd Blues, blues, blues, there's a nice picture in the booklet of Jimmy (Rodgers, not Page!), Jeff (Healey, not Beck!) and Eric (Clapton, not Strada!) laughing. Healey was a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being one of the most distinctive players from late 80's and 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, und using his left-hand thumb on top of the fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more than the other players. In the last decade he ran a night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his time between blues tours and his work playing traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 years) is due to be released this month. He also hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada , where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record collection. I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', wonderful gig. The world of blues and the guitar community will miss you Jeff! Cheers, Fabio Dwyer Veja mapas e encontre as melhores rotas para fugir do tr?nsito com o Live Search Maps! Experimente j?! I remember Jeff Healy in a movie with Patrick Swayze called Roadhouse. He was playing behind a chain link fence on the stage and had to dodge beer while he was playing. Not a great moment for his career I?m sure but no where near what Clapton relegated himself to in that hideous movie ?Tommy?. From: Fabio Dwyer [mailto:downtownstreets at hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:32 PM To: Slowhand Digest - Enviar MSGs Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey I would like to pay my tribute to Mr. Jeff Healey (41), great canadian guitarrist/ singer/ composer who passed away last sunday, after a hard battle against cancer - the same one who took away his sight at childhood and returned later in his life. He often cited his main influences as a musician: Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong. His most famous work for many was his interpretation of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with George himself on acoustic guitar and background vocals. On his Cover to Cover album he recorded a wonderful version of Badge too. Jeff and Eric were part of the Jimmy Rodgers All Stars project and recorded the cd Blues, blues, blues, there's a nice picture in the booklet of Jimmy (Rodgers, not Page!), Jeff (Healey, not Beck!) and Eric (Clapton, not Strada!) laughing. Healey was a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being one of the most distinctive players from late 80's and 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, und using his left-hand thumb on top of the fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more than the other players. In the last decade he ran a night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his time between blues tours and his work playing traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 years) is due to be released this month. He also hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada , where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record collection. I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', wonderful gig. The world of blues and the guitar community will miss you Jeff! Cheers, Fabio Dwyer Veja mapas e encontre as melhores rotas para fugir do tr?nsito com o Live Search Maps! Experimente j?! -----Inline Message Follows----- Does anyone know what has happened this torrent site as it seems to have gone South. Regards Dave Does anyone know what has happened this torrent site as it seems to have gone South. Regards Dave _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jshortri at rmi.net Fri Mar 21 10:41:40 2008 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:41:40 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] The Autobiography / Orchestra Night Message-ID: <19DC3EDC-A381-4529-975F-1DDF032BD93B@rmi.net> Hi, I rarely post but read the list daily. I just finished reading Eric's autobiography and was struck by how much more there must be to tell. I could easily see a part 2. I know that the theme was his personal life, and all those issues, but there is so much more on the music that could be told. Did this strike anyone else? Also, is there a video recording available from Orchestra night, other than the few songs featured on 24 Nights? I believe that the audio recording from Orchestra Night (Bootleg) was obtained from a BBC television special. Surely this was recorded and is out there somewhere. I just love this recording. It is one of my all time favorites. 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 jnt.elliott at comcast.net Fri Mar 21 12:48:18 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:48:18 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] The Autobiography / Orchestra Night In-Reply-To: <19DC3EDC-A381-4529-975F-1DDF032BD93B@rmi.net> References: <19DC3EDC-A381-4529-975F-1DDF032BD93B@rmi.net> Message-ID: Being a music nut, I too was struck by the lack of discussion of the musical part of his career. I want to know what went on in the studio, how tough were the recording sessions with Bruce and others. Where is his muse? I mean, I am always fascinated by the stories many artists share about how they come up with a certain lick or frame work of a particular song. Keith Richards is famous (or infamous?) for keeping a tape recorder on his bed stand into which he hums music he hears in his head while dreaming. Or so the story/legend is told. Clapton seems willing to talk about that in some venues, specifically in the Classic Album series where he talks some about the making of Disraeli Gears, but maybe he doesn't see the value in putting that down in writing. I know I'd buy and read the book if he chose to. Jeff _____ From: John Shortridge [mailto:jshortri at rmi.net] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 10:42 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] The Autobiography / Orchestra Night Hi, I rarely post but read the list daily. I just finished reading Eric's autobiography and was struck by how much more there must be to tell. I could easily see a part 2. I know that the theme was his personal life, and all those issues, but there is so much more on the music that could be told. Did this strike anyone else? Also, is there a video recording available from Orchestra night, other than the few songs featured on 24 Nights? I believe that the audio recording from Orchestra Night (Bootleg) was obtained from a BBC television special. Surely this was recorded and is out there somewhere. I just love this recording. It is one of my all time favorites. 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 Fri Mar 21 13:12:12 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:12:12 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey Message-ID: The movie Roadhouse was the biggest break in Jeff Healey's career. It put him on the map to millions and his career skyrocketed after that. He even named his Toronto Nightclub Roadhouse. 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I could > easily see a part 2. > I know that the theme was his personal life, and all those issues, but > there is so much more on the music that could be told. Did this strike > anyone else? > > Also, is there a video recording available from Orchestra night, other > than the few songs featured on 24 Nights? I believe that the audio recording > from Orchestra Night (Bootleg) > was obtained from a BBC television special. Surely this was recorded and > is out there somewhere. I just love this recording. It is one of my all time > favorites. > > 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 Bbanderic at aol.com Fri Mar 21 19:41:22 2008 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:41:22 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Orchestra Night DVD. Message-ID: > the Orchestra Night was from a BBC radio one broadcast not a TV > broadcast..so I'm guessing no video other than the 24 nights release. The Orchestra Night CD was sourced from the February 10, 1990 show, there is no DVD available from this night, either commercially or in bootleg form. The Orchestra Night footage from the 24 Nights DVD was taken from the February 9, 1990 show. The complete show can be found on the most excellent Beano bootleg release "Stay Gold", DVD info found here: _http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/stay-gold.htm_ (http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/stay-gold.htm) Cheers, Jon **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. 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Jeff _____ From: Scott Wallenberg [mailto:scottw at racerxill.com] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 1:12 PM To: jnt.elliott at comcast.net Cc: EC Slowhand Digest Subject: Jeff Healey The movie Roadhouse was the biggest break in Jeff Healey's career. It put him on the map to millions and his career skyrocketed after that. He even named his Toronto Nightclub Roadhouse. His new release Mess of Blues is an enjoyable mix of blues and covers that I recommend to all Digesters. Scott Wallenberg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Mon Mar 24 09:59:59 2008 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:59:59 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] BLOW-OUT SALE of genuine original silvers Message-ID: <005301c88db7$5c0a7560$1e059956@Mesh2002> I have posted a small but eclectic selection of GENUINE original silver discs on my website at http://www.ec-collectables.com/music.htm#Music All are MINT and Unplayed and at ROCK bottom prices for clearance. many thanks.. ec collectables From jdunaway65 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 24 23:45:06 2008 From: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com (Jerry Dunaway) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:45:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey in Roadhouse In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <325408.84911.qm@web35607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I haven't seen that in awhile, but I seem to remember him covering "White Room" (I think that was when he dodged beer bottles). Does anyone know if there is a full version of this song available anywhere? If I AM remembering correctly on this, seems like the track cuts in about time for the guitar solo. Anyone have more details than this??? Or better yet, a recording of it I could grovel for.... ;-) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs From jdunaway65 at yahoo.com Tue Mar 25 00:01:28 2008 From: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com (Jerry Dunaway) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:01:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Bill Mann Lives(?) Message-ID: <639984.97617.qm@web35607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sorry, folks, but I HAD to share this -- e-mail addy does not correspond with the one he previously posted on here, but if you read the first couple of lines I'm SURE it has to be him. I am assuming this is in response to my posting about Winwood living in Lieper's Fork (near Franklin, SW of Nashville). Read on, if you can bear it -- it'll either make you laugh or want to throw up... From: KB4IUJ at aol.com?? Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:24:24 EDT Subject: Winwood lives over near Dover... To: jdunaway65 at yahoo.com, Bbanderic at aol.com, darmel at sbcglobal.net Who have you that bum information...? Drive over to Clarksville, TN?and visit Mary's Music - right close to the riverwalk. ? Post a query on the message board about "Mary's Music" in Clarksville and see what kind of a response you'll get. ? Why did he located over in Dover, because of the many Pawn Shops that are located near the Army base.? Those guitar guys love a deal.... What is Winwood & Clapton hobby ?? Rebuilding guitars that they gets from Pawn shops... HELLO ! ? Probably in a few years he'll sell off a bunch, like how much money he raise in LA at that auction. ? Why is Clapton always going to Japan ??? For the FREE?Kobe beef !? LOL.. ? That ranks right up there with the Korean BBQ place just south of Ft.Campbell. Have you ever had Korean BBQ... Pick up a copy of TennKorean in the entrance way. ? You gotta get into there culture, as you won't see them eating at Ryan's. But, I will say the Wendy's by Gate 3 is about the best one I've seen ever. ? One of things that impressed me about Clarksville is the high percentage of Korean. Which, if you know anything about Clapton wife is she's Korean.?? HELLO !! ? Yea, I'll bet Winwood owns some property over there just to?give?the locals something to talk about. But you can bet?-?all of Clapton and Winwood?property is in there wives maiden names. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From info at whereseric.com Tue Mar 25 07:15:31 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:15:31 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Zurich - 20 August Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0803250415v4ae49656r32f9cbf9faf7e36@mail.gmail.com> The final concert of EC's European Tour was announced today (25 March). The concert takes place at the Hallenstadion in Zurich on 20 August. You can read the full details on whereseric.com in this article: Eric Clapton and His Band To Perform in Zurich The tickets go on sale Friday 28 March. Details regarding the onsale are still pending and will be added once they are available from the promoter. A complete concert calendar, with all onsale information for US / Canada / Europe, can be found in Where's Eric's EC FAQ / Concert Calendar . 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 info at whereseric.com Tue Mar 25 07:17:01 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:17:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Zurich - 20 August Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0803250417w4904dc99t5dd0708cf9207058@mail.gmail.com> The final concert of EC's European Tour was announced today (25 March). The concert takes place at the Hallenstadion in Zurich on 20 August. You can read the full details on whereseric.com in this article: Eric Clapton and His Band To Perform in Zurich The tickets go on sale Friday 28 March. Details regarding the onsale are still pending and will be added once they are available from the promoter. A complete concert calendar, with all onsale information for US / Canada / Europe, can be found in Where's Eric's EC FAQ / Concert Calendar . 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 deltanick at comcast.net Tue Mar 25 20:35:21 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:35:21 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Apple's iPod Click Wheel Message-ID: <8B0AAAD7-F84A-4017-9BEF-55466C3FE9E7@comcast.net> Folks, Information at the below link indicates that Apple Inc. has just been granted a patent or two for the Click Wheel on iPods. http://www.macnn.com/blogs/?p=504 Now, just THINK about this for a moment. For anyone who owned an iPod prior to the date the patent was granted -- apparently 25 March 2008 -- you are the lucky owner of a P.A.F. Click Wheel! DeltaNick From e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com Fri Mar 28 15:00:44 2008 From: e.c.collectables at btopenworld.com (EC Collectables) Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:00:44 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Original Silvers - clearance Message-ID: <002501c89106$06e436f0$074c8151@Mesh2002> I have posted a small but eclectic selection of GENUINE original silver discs on my website at http://www.ec-collectables.com/music.htm#Music All are MINT and Unplayed and at ROCK bottom prices for clearance. many thanks.. ec collectables -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emse_97 at yahoo.com Sat Mar 29 08:21:21 2008 From: emse_97 at yahoo.com (Ed Petry) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:21:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] VC: Soundboard of the latest tour (Nov2006) (Ed Petry) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <159683.15079.qm@web65407.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> Hi Everyone, Watch for "Richie" in Webster NY to re-offer soon. Cheers Ed ********************************************** > > From: Ed Petry > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:12:03 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: [Slowhand] VO: Soundboard of the latest > tour (Nov2006) > > With my thanks to Tone for sending this show to me > it > is my turn to offer this fine 2006 show back to the > group. First member to email me off-line with > promise > to re-offer and snail mail gets the discs. > > Sorry for the tardy response re-offering this but > something happend to the daily digests -- this is my > first post received in a month. I did attempt to > re-offer earlier but did not receive any responses > (to > my email address anyway). If someone did respond to > the list please accept my apologies for not replying > to you. > > ORIGINAL POST HERE -------------- > (This is courtesy of ECMusicMan from Dime-a-Dozen > and > is 'expletive' fantastic.) > > Eric Clapton - Stardust > Sapporo Dome > Sapporo, Japan > November 26, 2006 > Mid Valley 414/415 > > > Disc 1: > 1. Tell The Truth > 2. Got To Get Better In A Little While > 3. Old Love > 4. Motherless Children > 5. When You Got A Good Friend > 6. Key To The Highway > 7. Outside Woman Blues > 8. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out > 9. Running On Faith > > Disc 2: > 1. After Midnight > 2. Little Queen Of Spades > 3. Anyday > 4. Wonderful Tonight > 5. Layla > 6. Cocaine > 7. Crossroads > > The Band: > Eric Clapton guitar, vocals > Doyle Bramhall II guitar > Derek Trucks guitar > Chris Stainton keyboards > Tim Carmon keyboards > Willie Weeks bass > Steve Jordan drums > Michelle John backing vocals > Sharon White backing vocals > > Artwork (7 scans) included. > Lineage: Soundboard>?>Silvers>EAC>Flac frontend 6 > > Rating (scale 1-6) SBD 6 > > Comment: Excellent. Previously Unreleased Stereo > Soundboard. > END ORIGINAL ------------ > > > In an effort to make for being tardy I will send two > copies of the "American Tour '78" disc from my > silver. > This is on the Swingin' Pig Records label. First > with burner to reply gets a copy and the first > without > a burner gets a copy. > > Eric Clapton - American Tour '78 > Santa Monica, Ca. - February 11, 1978 - Swingin' Pig > - > TSP-CD-063 - SB 6 > > Track List: > Knockin' On Heaven's Door > Lay Down Sally > Next Time You See Her > Cocaine > Badge > Sign Language > Layla > > > > Sorry for the delay everyone. > > Cheers > Ed > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > > > From: Robert > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:15:32 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, > Issue 69 > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: "slowhand-request at planet-torque.com" > > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 4:05:23 AM > Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 69 > > > That role in the movie Roadhouse was written > specifically because the script writer for the movie > had seen a then unknown Jeff playing in a bar a few > years earlier. When it came time to cast the movie > Jeff had already gained some notoriety and so the > casting people contacted him about playing the role. > He accepted without knowing that the character had > been written about him. When the writer saw him he > was surprised and told him that the character was > inspired by him watching Jeff play a couple of years > earlier. I thought that was pretty cool. > > > -----Inline Message Follows----- > > > I remember Jeff Healy in a movie with Patrick Swayze > called Roadhouse. He was playing behind a chain > link fence on the stage and had to dodge beer while > he was playing. Not a great moment for his career > I?m sure but no where near what Clapton relegated > himself to in that hideous movie ?Tommy?. > > > > > From: Fabio Dwyer > [mailto:downtownstreets at hotmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:32 PM > To: Slowhand Digest - Enviar MSGs > Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey > > I would like to pay my tribute to Mr. Jeff Healey > (41), great canadian guitarrist/ singer/ composer > who passed away last sunday, after a hard battle > against cancer - the same one who took away his > sight at childhood and returned later in his life. > He often cited his main influences as a musician: > Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong. His most famous > work for many was his interpretation of While My > Guitar Gently Weeps, with George himself on acoustic > guitar and background vocals. On his Cover to Cover > album he recorded a wonderful version of Badge too. > Jeff and Eric were part of the Jimmy Rodgers All > Stars project and recorded the cd Blues, blues, > blues, there's a nice picture in the booklet of > Jimmy (Rodgers, not Page!), Jeff (Healey, not Beck!) > and Eric (Clapton, not Strada!) laughing. Healey was > a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful > voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone > from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being > one of > the most distinctive players from late 80's and > 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, > und using his left-hand thumb on top of the > fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more > than the other players. In the last decade he ran a > night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his > time between blues tours and his work playing > traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second > instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 > years) is due to be released this month. He also > hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada , > where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record > collection. > > I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', > wonderful gig. > > The world of blues and the guitar community will > miss you Jeff! > > Cheers, > Fabio Dwyer > > > > Veja mapas e encontre as melhores rotas para fugir > do tr?nsito com o Live Search Maps! Experimente j?! > I remember Jeff Healy in a movie with Patrick Swayze > called Roadhouse. He was playing behind a chain > link fence on the stage and had to dodge beer while > he was playing. Not a great moment for his career > I?m sure but no where near what Clapton relegated > himself to in that hideous movie ?Tommy?. > > > > > From: Fabio Dwyer > [mailto:downtownstreets at hotmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 4:32 PM > To: Slowhand Digest - Enviar MSGs > Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey > > I would like to pay my tribute to Mr. Jeff Healey > (41), great canadian guitarrist/ singer/ composer > who passed away last sunday, after a hard battle > against cancer - the same one who took away his > sight at childhood and returned later in his life. > He often cited his main influences as a musician: > Eric Clapton and Louis Armstrong. His most famous > work for many was his interpretation of While My > Guitar Gently Weeps, with George himself on acoustic > guitar and background vocals. On his Cover to Cover > album he recorded a wonderful version of Badge too. > Jeff and Eric were part of the Jimmy Rodgers All > Stars project and recorded the cd Blues, blues, > blues, there's a nice picture in the booklet of > Jimmy (Rodgers, not Page!), Jeff (Healey, not Beck!) > and Eric (Clapton, not Strada!) laughing. Healey was > a very gifted singer with a soulful albeit powerful > voice and his guitar work was recgnized by everyone > from Mark Knopfler to Stevie Ray Vaughan as being > one of > the most distinctive players from late 80's and > 90's. He played seated with his guitar on his lap, > und using his left-hand thumb on top of the > fretboard, he literelly had one extra finger more > than the other players. In the last decade he ran a > night club in Toronto (Healey's) and divided his > time between blues tours and his work playing > traditional jazz (playing trumpet, his second > instrument) and his last blues record (after 8 > years) is due to be released this month. He also > hosted a blues & jazz radio program in Canada , > where he digged into his 30.000 78rpm record > collection. > > I caught him live here in Brazil in 97' or 98', > wonderful gig. > > The world of blues and the guitar community will > miss you Jeff! > > Cheers, > Fabio Dwyer > > > > Veja mapas e encontre as melhores rotas para fugir > do tr?nsito com o Live Search Maps! Experimente j?! > > > -----Inline Message Follows----- > > > Does anyone know what has happened this torrent site > as it seems to have gone South. > > Regards > > Dave > Does anyone know what has happened this torrent site > as it seems to have gone South. > > Regards > > Dave > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand> From: John Shortridge > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:41:40 -0600 > Subject: [Slowhand] The Autobiography / Orchestra > Night > > Hi, > I rarely post but read the list daily. I just > finished reading Eric's > autobiography and was struck by how much more there > must be to tell. > I could easily see a part 2. > I know that the theme was his personal life, and all > those issues, > but there is so much more on the music that could be > told. Did this > strike anyone else? > > Also, is there a video recording available from > Orchestra night, > other than the few songs featured on 24 Nights? I > believe that the > audio recording from Orchestra Night (Bootleg) > was obtained from a BBC television special. Surely > this was recorded > and is out there somewhere. I just love this > recording. It is one of > my all time favorites. > > 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 > > ******************************************** > > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand > ____________________________________________________________________________________ No Cost - Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now. Sweet deal for Yahoo! users and friends. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text1.com From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Mar 29 09:25:54 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:25:54 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Derek & The Dominos on Wolfgang's Vault Message-ID: Hi, Wolfgang's Vault now has the complete Derek & The Dominos late shows from the Fillmore on 23rd & 24th October 1970 for everyone to listen to. Most of these tracks were officially released on the In Concert LP and The Fillmore Concerts CD. Those who weren't lucky enough to receive a copy of the Paddington Complete Fillmore Tapes can now add the 4 missing songs from the 23rd and the 3 missing songs from the 24th. I was especially interested in upgrading the audience only recording of Bottle Of Red Wine from the 24th with this 'new improved' though somewhat limited soundboard through the internet. Unfortunately they have used the same take as the 23rd, but have adjusted the speed to make it longer so it seems to be a different take. I have noticed similar practices with some CDs where one track will be given as well as an "alternate" take, but upon closer inspection they have just sped up the same track. Anyone have any ideas why Wolfgang's Vault would want to deceive us EC fans with such an obvious ploy?? Huh? huh?? Well? Anyone? Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 28/03/2008 10:58 From jshortri at rmi.net Sat Mar 29 13:43:56 2008 From: jshortri at rmi.net (jshortri at rmi.net) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:43:56 -0600 (GMT-06:00) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 72 Message-ID: <16892444.1206812637236.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Hi, Is there any liner art available for the second (technically third) Crossroads festival last year? Whoever did the work for the previous show did an excellent job. I keep checking around, but haven't found anything. One of these days I plan to go through the performances and burn them onto cd. Right now they are a mass of files waiting for attention. 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 ***************************************** From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Sat Mar 29 15:21:09 2008 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:21:09 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey in Roadhouse In-Reply-To: <325408.84911.qm@web35607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <325408.84911.qm@web35607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: He does play "White Room", my memory tells me that you only hear the opening riff before the scene changes. the JHB used to play this song as part of their repotoire in the days of the first album, as such there are several bootlegs around (my own MP3 collection is currently in disarray on an external disk somewhere in a messy study, and with a week old baby in the house I dont see it getting sorted any time soon, otherwise I'd send you a copy,) I'm sure if no one else can help that theres a copy somewhere out there (I think mine came from a bit torrent I downloaded.) Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Dunaway" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:45 AM Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Jeff Healey in Roadhouse >I haven't seen that in awhile, but I seem to remember > him covering "White Room" (I think that was when he > dodged beer bottles). Does anyone know if there is a > full version of this song available anywhere? If I AM > remembering correctly on this, seems like the track > cuts in about time for the guitar solo. > > Anyone have more details than this??? Or better yet, a > recording of it I could grovel for.... ;-) > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > From mangs88 at verizon.net Sat Mar 29 16:40:23 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:40:23 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads 2007 PBS Broadcast Message-ID: <30466468.1832701206823224006.JavaMail.root@vms064.mailsrvcs.net> Did anyone Tivo the PBS Great Performances broadcast of the 2007 Crossroads festival and can possibly burn it to a dvd? The reason I ask, is that I finally got around to seeing the official dvd, and from what i can see, it differs in one major respect (at least as far as I am concerned) to the version shown on PBS - the 6 second footage of Ron Ciul and I with our EC/Buddy Guy heads on a stick as EC is walking out onto the stage for his headlining set is not included on the official DVD! Why PBS would have the footage in their version and it not be on the official DVD is a mystery to me? Usually, PBS does an editied version of shows from the official DVD footage, but in this case, it seems like the opposite is true - PBS had our footage and the DVD doesn't? Or maybe our footage exists somewhere else on the official dvd (extras features?) and I didn't see it? Let me know if someone can help me out getting a copy, as I have an older Tivo unit that does not have a USB port that would allow me to burn a dvd...thanks! out sammy From drpr at earthlink.net Mon Mar 31 08:22:36 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:22:36 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] keepvid.com (no EC content) Message-ID: <000f01c8932a$04a0dda0$3522e118@HOMEDESKTOP> Hello everyone, I recently discovered http://keepvid.com/ This website not only allows you to save YouTube files, but it can also save them in .MP4 format. This is a format which can be played on iPods. Other methods I have seen for saving YouTube videos save them in .FLV format, which then must be separately converted to .MP4 format. Speaking of YouTube videos, I found my choice for the most bizarre video of all times at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX9vxOyDfU It's Jeff Beck's "Ambitious" and the video features all kinds of people auditioning to be his vocalist. Gee, Donnie Osmond is a little bit rock and roll! Off to see B.B. King tonight! Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hillman at planet-torque.com Tue Apr 1 04:11:05 2008 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (Christoper Castaneda) Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:11:05 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] April promo on w4tches Message-ID: What comes to mind when you hear the words L0uis Vu1tton? Of course, the classic style, the superior qual1ty of their b4gs, their unique look, and their 1nflated pr1ce tag. But, how about being able to afford a beautiful L0uis Vu1tton hard bag without having to dent your buy get? It is now possible. Thanks to J4eger LeCoutre, that L0uis Vu1tton bag or wal1et is closer to you than ever before! Come v1sit our new designer bag section and pick that special L0uis Vu1tton handb4g that you?ve always wanted. http://www.J4eger LeCoutre/ Remember, J4eger LeCoutre 0ffers award winning customer service and an absolute guar4ntee of its pr0ducts and your pr1vacy! http://www.J4eger LeCoutre/ From backlezz at hotmail.com Tue Apr 1 21:35:58 2008 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:35:58 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: I asked the Digest if Pilgrim is going to be ECs last truly great studion album, a couple of weeks ago... This album is by many Clapton fans considered weak and way too polished, and it is not enough guitar... I must say I'm a bit surprised that my post wasn't commented. I guess everybody here agrees...Great! Could it be that Pilgrim keeps growing on all the critics? _________________________________________________________________ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Tue Apr 1 22:29:46 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:29:46 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: >>>Could it be that Pilgrim keeps growing on all the critics?>> I don't think so! Yes, his voice is the BEST it had ever been. Yes, he is singing with real conviction. Yes, his songwriting is BETTER than it had been in the previous 25 or so years. Yes, the arrangements are FANTASTIC. Yes, the songs he covers are done BRILLIANTLY. Yes, the musicians he uses are GREAT. But then there's the problem of that old drum machine. Some people just can't get around that. Reminds me a little of when Muddy Waters first went to the U.K. in the late 50's. The promoters Alexis Korner (I think) and some other blues expert, were outraged that Muddy was going to play ELECTRIC guitar and demanded that he play acoustic. Muddy acquiesced and played what they wanted. It seems the promoters knew better than Muddy when it came to authenticity. Cheers Tone _________________________________________________________________ You dream job is up for grabs. Grab it. http://mycareer.com.au/?s_cid=596065 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Wed Apr 2 12:25:13 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:25:13 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: <000b01c894de$210c3d80$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> Whether or not it was EC's last great studio album or not I think Pilgrim is a wonderful document of a musician at a certain point of his life. It is introspective and highly produced BUT some of the playing is fantastic, his voice is in great form and some of the songs are bloody marvellous. The live tour to support the album was great too with some stunning versions of these songs. Those who slag him off for using a drum machine really need to get a life and accept it for what it is. Over ten years on we have seen at the MSG concerts with Steve Winwood that EC's ability is still very much intact and his passion undiminished. Long may he continue in the studio or otherwise. We will miss him when he is gone! 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Best, Ken From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Wed Apr 2 20:12:10 2008 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:12:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] 11/26/06 offer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <321756.45273.qm@web90405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> With a big thanks to Ed...I have the 11/26/06 show to offer to the first person who emails me an address and a promise to reoffer. Thanks Richie --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Apr 2 21:41:37 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:41:37 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Crossroads 2007 PBS Broadcast Message-ID: <000501c8952b$dbaf72e0$2d01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> Sorry for the repost, but I saw my original message in the archives, but not in a digest? Here it is again: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Did anyone Tivo the PBS Great Performances broadcast of the 2007 Crossroads festival and can possibly burn it to a dvd? The reason I ask, is that I finally got around to seeing the official dvd, and from what i can see, it differs in one major respect (at least as far as I am concerned) to the version shown on PBS - the 6 second footage of Ron Ciul and I with our EC/Buddy Guy heads on a stick as EC is walking out onto the stage for his headlining set is not included on the official DVD! Why PBS would have the footage in their version and it not be on the official DVD is a mystery to me? Usually, PBS does an editied version of shows from the official DVD footage, but in this case, it seems like the opposite is true - PBS had our footage and the DVD doesn't? Or maybe our footage exists somewhere else on the official dvd (extras features?) and I didn't see it? Let me know if someone can help me out getting a copy, as I have an older Tivo unit that does not have a USB port that would allow me to burn a dvd...thanks! out sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Thu Apr 3 07:29:21 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:29:21 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: > > > I think it's no mistake that EC has adopted the live in the studio approach to all of his recordings > AFTER Pilgrim. EC had already adopted the live in the studio approach on the album BEFORE Pilgrim, From The Cradle. I think it is no mistake that EC did NOT record Pilgrim live in the studio. > > But they have always sounded better in concert than they do on the record. > What Clapton songs don't sound better in concert than they do on record? I think that every Digest member agrees that EC is better live than in the studio. > > The record is just too sterile. It's a record that was over-produced. > Pilgrim may be sterile and over-produced but it is head and shoulders over that booze riddled output from the late 70's. Give me a sterile and over produced Pilgrim to a 'correctly' produced Backless any day. > > If Pilgrim had been recorded live in the studio it would have been a great album. > > But it wasn't. > If Cream had had another two members it would have been a quintet. But it wasn't. Pilgrim is a great EC album even with the crap production, sterility and drum machine. So what's the score now? Pilgrim lovers = 2 Pilgrim haters = rest of The Digest? Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.5/1356 - Release Date: 02/04/2008 16:14 From bluesman13 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 3 10:52:24 2008 From: bluesman13 at yahoo.com (bluesman13) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:52:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton compilation..Gleaning Message-ID: <373682.74002.qm@web36502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> >>Greetings all...I have been after this 3 cd set for awhile with not too much success..anyone have this? I have a nice list with which to trade. Shoot me an email...mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Thanks <<< DN gives the EC concerts with SW a thumbs-up and the Almighty returns to the SH list after a long while. That's a lot for one month! In recognition, if you email me, I'll make some copies of this Clapton "hits" Volume 1 - 3 disk set for you. Compiled in 2005 by Mark (the almighty one) and JoeyJay, the set consists of a compilation of Clapton hits including some never released to DVD clips (MSG Dylan anniversary concert and the George Harrison tour. I'll make as many as I can, and if you want a copy email me and not the list. If you can also help and make some copies for others let me know that too. I don't know about you, but I'm still waiting for Volume 2! Steve ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com From bluesman13 at yahoo.com Thu Apr 3 11:52:06 2008 From: bluesman13 at yahoo.com (bluesman13) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:52:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Fwd: RE: Eric Clapton compilation..Gleaning Message-ID: <810229.85127.qm@web36503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:52:24 -0700 (PDT) > From: bluesman13 > Subject: RE: Eric Clapton compilation..Gleaning > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > > >>Greetings all...I have been after this 3 cd set > for > awhile with not too much success..anyone have this? > I > have a nice list with which to trade. Shoot me an > email...mrnybluesman at yahoo.com > > Thanks <<< > DN gives the EC concerts with SW a thumbs-up and the Almighty returns to the SH list after a long while. That's a lot for one month! In recognition, if you email me, I'll make some copies of this Clapton "hits" Volume 1 - 3 disk set for you. Compiled in 2005 by Mark (the almighty one) and JoeyJay, the set consists of a compilation of Clapton hits including some never released to DVD clips (MSG Dylan anniversary concert and the George Harrison tour. I'll make as many as I can, and if you want a copy email me and not the list. If you can also help and make some copies for others let me know that too. I don't know about you, but I'm still waiting for Volume 2! Steve ____________________________________________________________________________________ > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one > month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. > http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com > ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com From eric.lacroix at free.fr Thu Apr 3 12:05:56 2008 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:05:56 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Lay Down Sally studio version Message-ID: <47F50064.6050801@free.fr> In the Pilgrim's topic Tone wrote: >What Clapton songs don't sound better in concert than they do on record? I can think of a song that was never better in concert IMHO: Lay Down Sally (and also maybe several Cream songs). (But yes, generally speaking, Clapton is better live than on records) Eric PS: I like Pilgrim record a lot From backlezz at hotmail.com Thu Apr 3 12:24:34 2008 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:24:34 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: Much have been said about Pilgrim already, but I will add that it was a thrill the see EC taking new/innovative steps in the late 90s (with TDF and Pilgrim). And he explored this path with great success. Unfortunately, Reptile and Back Home are very boring. And moreover - with regards to my original post, the quality of the material itself - Pilgrim had outstanding material, while the two others have material worse than the 80s stuff. (Back Home should have been a single with One Day and the title track Back Home). What I also meant in the first place was that we cannot expect such a strong record again from EC, containing his own material. His song writing ability/motivation is clearly suffering nowadays - a fact he has underlined himself. In the 10 years since its release, Pilgrim is definitely the EC record I've been listening to the most (of the new Clapton releases in this era of course), followed by Riding with the King and Me and Mr Johnson. KS _________________________________________________________________ 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 mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Apr 3 12:54:46 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:54:46 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] pbs broadcast Message-ID: <8437344.852411207241686441.JavaMail.root@vms069.mailsrvcs.net> Robert- I emailed you back but my message to you got bounced, so i am posting it hear on the digest....thanks! sam ----------------------------------------------------------- Robert: thanks so much for responding! yes, you got the whole thing, it was only a 2 hour broadcast. if you trust the US mail, i could make a copy for myself and return it to you. if not, i understand and can wait for you to get it copied on your end. my address info is: sam mangano 2890 benjamin drive brunswick, ohio 44212 i would be happy to copy you anything from my vast collection. My most recent acquistion is the second Clapton/WInwood MSG show, (which is terrific), or i can send you my dvd of excellent pictures and videos that i took from the 3rd row of the Crossroads festival, just let me know..... regards sam ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Sam, I may be able to help you out. I recorded the broadcast to DVD hard drive recorder. I burned 2 copies; one of which I gave away and one of which I still have. I've since deleted if off the hard drive recorder, so no new DVDs can be made there. So.....if I can get to a computer with a functioning DVD/CD burner (mine is out of commision), I will try and make you a copy of it. I think it's only about 2 hours worth, which makes me wonder if I recorded the whole thing or just the parts I was interested in (knowing that a commercial release was coming soon). At any rate, I'll see what I can do for you. Hope that helps. -Robert ...keep on keepin' on... From eric.lacroix at free.fr Thu Apr 3 13:01:42 2008 From: eric.lacroix at free.fr (Eric Lacroix) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:01:42 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: <47F50D76.9080707@free.fr> IMHO, Pilgrim record sounds how it had to sound. Less production work and without drum machine would have made it a completely different record. We may like it or not, but I guess it is what EC expected. From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Thu Apr 3 13:30:18 2008 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:30:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 75 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <395459.78834.qm@web90401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The 11/26/06 show will be going to Gary Feldman...look for it to be reoffered. Thanks Richie --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From point.blank at xtra.co.nz Thu Apr 3 16:43:47 2008 From: point.blank at xtra.co.nz (dave wilkinson) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 07:43:47 +1100 (EST) Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: <970085.94536.qm@web96105.mail.aue.yahoo.com> Hey Gang, The thing that strikes me about Pilgrim is that is was really the last album EC took out on the road and played more than one or two of the original songs on it (even with an orchestra!) - for quite a few tours.. Pretty brave of him considering he's in that category of "stars" where most of the audience are happy to hear the hits only. The 2 non-blues albums that followed ( Reptile & Back Home) he dropped any songs from those albums pretty quickly. I think Reptile was the only original that was played (the other songs being blues/JJ Cale/S Wonder covers) and I don't think anything was ever played from Back Home. My initial reaction on hearing Pilgrim? 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That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com From deltanick at comcast.net Fri Apr 4 14:11:59 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:11:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Lay Down Sally ... Message-ID: <008d01c8967f$61696810$0201000a@4MT8H51> >> I can think of a song that was never better in concert IMHO: Lay Down Sally << Lay Down Sally isn't a song, it's a jingle. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jengel2000 at cableone.net Fri Apr 4 14:59:03 2008 From: jengel2000 at cableone.net (Jeff Engelmann) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:59:03 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim Message-ID: <25481.1207335543@cableone.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Fri Apr 4 17:45:28 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:45:28 +1100 Subject: [Slowhand] Pilgrim's Mayfield influence Message-ID: Hi Jeff, I was aware of this on the first few listens to Pilgrim, but was so focused on my vitriolic abuse of all Pilgrim haters that it never came up in my posts. Five years before Pilgrim Clapton recorded "You Must Believe Me" for the Curtis Mayfield tribute album. If it had been recorded with a drum machine it could almost be classed as an outtake from the Pilgrim sessions. It's interesting comparing Stevie Winwood's version with the Spencer Davis Group from '66 with the '94 EC version. Now that would have been a good number for them to do at MSG. Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.6/1360 - Release Date: 04/04/2008 18:02 From info at whereseric.com Sat Apr 5 09:27:10 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:27:10 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] News from Where's Eric! Nottingham and Monte-Carlo Concerts Added Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0804050627j2ae1d2b9v2229013e12e3b285@mail.gmail.com> *** EC to Perform at Tren FM Arena, Nottingham on 23 June *** It was announced Friday, 4 April, that Eric Clapton and His Band will perform at the Trent FM Arena (formerly the Nottingham Arena) in Nottingham, England on 23 June. Tickets are priced at GBP 40.00 and GBP 50.00 plus handling fees and available from arena's website. There is a maximum of 6 tickets per household. A link to purchase tickets is included in the full article at: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/04/clapton-trent-fm-arena-nottingham-23-june-2008.html *** EC to close Sporting Summer Festival in Monte-Carlo *** The final two concerts of Eric Clapton's summer tour will take place on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August in Monte-Carlo. They are also the final shows of the Sporting Summer Festival 2008. Information regarding ticket sales is pending and will be posted when available. Read the full article at: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/04/clapton-monte-carlo-monaco-august-2008-concert.html ***Eric Clapton Concert Calendar / Complete list of 2008 Summer Dates*** 3 May: Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa Bay FL 5 May: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino, Hollywood FL 22 May: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel NJ 25 May: The Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City NJ 27 May: Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto ON 28 May: Bell Centre, Montreal QC 30 May: Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville IN 31 May: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls OH 2 June: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville CT 4 June: Tweeter Center For The Performing Arts, Mansfield MA 5 June: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY 20 June: Live at the Marquee, Cork, Ireland 21 June: Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland 23 June: Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, England 28 June: Hyde Park, London, England (the bill also features Sheryl Crow & John Mayer) 29 June: Harewood House, Leeds, England 6 August: The Koengen, Bergen, Norway 8 August: Egilsholl Arena, Reykjavic, Iceland 10 August: Skanderborg Festival, Denmark 12 August: Festwiese, Leipzig, Germany 14 August: Skwer Kosciuszki, Gydnia, Poland 15 August: Waldbuhne, Berlin, Germany 17 August: Kongisplatz, Munchen, Germany 19 August: Kurhaus-Bowling Green, Wiesbaden, Germany 20 August: Hallenstadion,Zurich, Switzerland 22 August: Sporting Summer Festival, Monte-Carlo, Principality of Monaco 23 August: Sporting Summer Festival, Monte-Carlo, Principality of Monaco *** For a complete list of dates with onsale information, you can always visit the CLAPTON CONCERT CALENDAR *** http://www.whereseric.com/ecfaq/concerts/clapton-future-concert-appearances-concert-calendar-tour-schedule.html Kind regards, The Where's Eric! 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Here we have one hand, or two hands and a Slowhand. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=34431 Quote of the day 07/04/2008 According to sources, when F1 (TV) coverage returns to the BBC next year, the British broadcaster, keen to start from scratch, will feature an all-new presentation and commentary team, which signals bad news for Martin Brundle's many fans. A couple of weeks ago we applauded (ITV commentator) Brundle's tongue-in-cheek comment that Felipe Massa's error at Sepang was the result of "ambition getting the better of adhesion", surely a contender for 'quote of the year'. However, yesterday, in Bahrain, he surpassed himself. At a time when most F1 people are (publicly) unwilling to refer to the 'Mosley saga' - the Red Bulletin, famed for its whacky, wild and out-there approach to life within Planet Paddock, being the most obvious example - the former GP driver put a smile on the face of the Pitpass crew. On his customary grid-walk, Brundle spotted guitar legend Eric Clapton (a.k.a. God), one of the few 'celebrities' to turn up on an F1 grid and merit the term 'star' in addition to being a genuine fan. Brundle let slip the fact that the former Cream and Yardbirds axe-man was to wave the chequered flag at the end of the race, clearly to Clapton's (mild) frustration, 'Slow-hand' admitting that it was meant to be a secret. "I'm not sure whether to hold it with one or two hands," said Clapton. And before any of us could hit back with an "Ooh-err missus", Brundle responded; "that's very topical at the moment". Well done that man .......... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If, like me, you were unaware of the "Mosley saga", then you can read the "News of the Screws" article here: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/3003_nazi_orgy.shtml From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Wed Apr 9 14:36:27 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:36:27 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Romp with Cream: Disputes venue for Sun, 10 Mar 1968 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001c01c89a70$a44662b0$ecd32810$@net> FYI: http://www.billystapleton.com/RompWithCream.html From backlezz at hotmail.com Fri Apr 11 07:08:11 2008 From: backlezz at hotmail.com (K S) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:08:11 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Tour Rehearsals 2001 Message-ID: Slowhanders, I just found these two clips on YouTube, added recently. Very interesting, to me anyway. I knew they were out there, but I hadn't actually seen them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVNfvzDUYWU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLf6NsvJ-os&NR=1 This is the Geetarz entry: http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/generalprobe-2001-dvd.htm Anybody who knows the destiny of the Jana Bokova documentary? Cheers KS _________________________________________________________________ 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 darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 11 12:54:36 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:54:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] 2001-Documentary Message-ID: <780962.92340.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Me too. I enjoyed this when it appeared on the WB website and thought that it would be readily available at some later date, but I never saw it again. If anyone has it, we should run it around. It gave a good deal of insights into "the band" and its inner workings. Mel I just found these two clips on YouTube, added recently. Very interesting, to me anyway. I knew they were out there, but I hadn't actually seen them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVNfvzDUYWU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLf6NsvJ-os&NR=1 This is the Geetarz entry: http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/generalprobe-2001-dvd.htm Anybody who knows the destiny of the Jana Bokova documentary? Cheers KS -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jsewell at wcgwave.ca Fri Apr 11 21:48:32 2008 From: jsewell at wcgwave.ca (James Sewell) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:48:32 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Tour Rehearsals 2001 Message-ID: <480014F0.9030902@wcgwave.ca> Thanks for the links. I also found in the related videos links to Circus and MFE from the Unplugged outtakes I'd been looking for for a while: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lstvq1zaHII&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veGF9Vjo_IE&feature=related And here's MFE from the Pilgrim tour in Japan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xueFWx4FvLQ&feature=related -James From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Apr 12 21:56:11 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:56:11 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Romp With Cream Message-ID: <194A4FCD-924A-4989-B929-2596BCA3286B@comcast.net> Yes, the writer of the article on that web site disputes the Sunday night, 10 March 1968 venue, claiming that it was at the Fillmore, rather than the Winterland. But he doesn't dispute another fact: Clapton used his psychedelically painted Gibson SG, and NOT his ES-335, as Guitar Center has been claiming, when recording the live portions of "Wheels Of Fire," including "Crossroads." Guitar Centers ads are deliberately misleading, and they know better. Guitar Center now owns Clapton's cherry red Gibson ES-335. And as Paul Harvey says, "And now you know the rest of the story." DeltaNick From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Mon Apr 14 01:47:34 2008 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:47:34 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton at Bahrain F1 race Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9D47D2F@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> As reported here by John Mills some days ago, Eric Clapton did wave the chequered flag at the conclusion of the F1 motor race in Bahrain on April 6. I was aware he had a passing interest in F1 racing (no doubt influenced by George Harrison), but it surprised me he is that keen a follower. There are some nice shots of Eric at this event, but so I don't contravene any copyright laws, I would suggest a google on "Eric Clapton Bahrain" should do the trick. I now have a nice image of EC waving the flag as my screen backdrop! 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 turbineltd at btconnect.com Mon Apr 14 12:57:47 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:57:47 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Albert Lee's Biography, with EC Foreword Message-ID: <019101c89e50$ad35dde0$0200a8c0@GX270> Man's email led to a book on a rock legend Published Date: 14 April 2008 Source: Sussex Express Series Location: Lewes http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/509/Mans-email-led-to-a.3978683.jp A LEWES writer who emailed a rock music legend 'because no-one had ever written about him' won himself a dream ticket. Derek Watts, 64, of Cliffe High Street, is putting the finishing touches to the first-ever biography of 'the guitar player's guitar player' - Albert Lee. Albert - who coincidentally is the same age - wowed a 1,500-strong audience at Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings concert at the Brighton Dome earlier this month. He now lives in the USA and is best-known here for his work with Eric Clapton, The Crickets, Emmylou Harris and the Everly Brothers. His early life takes an astonishing trajectory from Romany roots in South East London and Kent to the highest pantheon of rock music greats in the USA and the UK. No less astonishing is how Hastings-born Derek came to land the job. He told the Express: 'Albert was a name around my head for about 35 years. 'I went to see the band in 2003 and he just struck a chord. 'I thought, I bet Albert has had an interesting life, and then I discovered there was no book about him. 'I emailed him and asked if he'd like me to write one. 'I'd written a book about England and Sussex cricketer Jim Parks.' Albert got back in touch and said he would be interested, although he turned down numerous approaches from US-based music journalists. 'When I asked why he said: "It's because you've already written a book".' While Albert was making his name, Derek left university, trained as a teacher and taught in Sierra Leone and Zambia, returning to teach geography, history and English in the UK in the 1970s. This experience at marshalling facts helped him trawl through Albert's life and set up a 'timeline' so information about each decade could easily be slotted into place. 'Researching and writing the book was a fantastic journey over two-and-a-half years - in more ways than one.' It took Derek and his partner, Gerry (pictured with Albert) to Nashville and Albert's home town of Los Angeles. Albert had given Derek signed pieces of paper instructing every one he wanted to interview 'to give him all the help you can'. He interviewed the likes of Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis of The Crickets, Chris Farlowe, Emmylou Harris ('intelligent, articulate, lovely, very together') Chris Farlowe and Chas and Dave. In October 2005 he talked at length to Eric Clapton who agreed to write the introduction. There were some he couldn't get hold of in time like Joe Cocker and Shakin' Stevens - but all Derek's interviewees, no matter how stellar themselves, agreed every aspiring guitarist wants to play like Albert. He chatted to Bill Wyman before a Rhythm Kings concert and even sat in on a two-and-a-half-hour rehearsal - 'one of my abiding and fondest memories. 'They're a bit like a Sunday football team - whoever is around on the day joins in.' Derek described his latest subject as 'the most laid-back, unpushy man you could meet'. Albert's family were Romany fairground folk operating coconut shies in London and Kent (yes, some of the coconuts were filled with lead). He pointed out: 'Romany history is aural and all those tales of dancing round the camp fire have roots in fact.' Born in Leominster where his accordian and fiddle-playing dad was on wartime service, he was taught the piano, mentally transposing the keyboard onto the frets of his guitar. He experimented with skiffle where his nomadic soul meshed in spirit with the established American country scene - itself rooted in the songs and music of first-generation immigrants who built the railroads. His talent spiralled him through the 60s into a career with Chris Farlowe's Thunderbirds and the British cult rock and country group, Heads, Hands and Feet before moving to the USA. Married for more than 20 years he has five children, and lives in a wood-framed house overhanging a canyon in Malibu where every surface is elbow-deep in books, CDs, musical instruments, 'heaps of stuff which no-one moves'. Country Boy includes 66 photographs, many from Lee's personal collection, and can be pre-ordered from US-based McFarland at a cover price of $45 or direct from Amazon. Publication is expected later this spring. To find out more log onto www.mcfarlandpub.com and tap Albert Lee or Derek Watts into the quicksearch space. The full article contains 753 words and appears in Sussex Express Series newspaper. Last Updated: 14 April 2008 10:50 AM From drpr at earthlink.net Mon Apr 14 22:11:38 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:11:38 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] March 10, 1968 Message-ID: <001601c89e9e$0e224f10$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> > Yes, the writer of the article on that web site > disputes the Sunday night, 10 March 1968 > venue, claiming that it was at the Fillmore, > rather than the Winterland. For what it's worth, I bought a complete set of Cream tickets to Winterland and The Fillmore when Wolfgang's Vault first went online. 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URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Fri Apr 18 15:42:50 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:42:50 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Danny Federici, RIP (no EC content) Message-ID: <004901c8a18c$7f34a8b0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Danny Federici, the longtime keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen whose stylish work helped define the E Street Band's sound on hits from "Hungry Heart" through "The Rising," died last night (April 17). He was 58. Federici, who had battled melanoma for three years, died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He last performed with Springsteen and the band last month, appearing during portions of a March 20 show in Indianapolis. "Danny and I worked together for 40 years - he was the most wonderfully fluid keyboard player and a pure natural musician. I loved him very much ... we grew up together," Springsteen said in a statement posted on his Web site. Springsteen concerts scheduled for tonight in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and tomorrow in Orlando were postponed. Federici was born in Flemington, N.J., a long car ride from the Jersey shore haunts where he first met kindred musical spirit Springsteen in the late 1960s. The pair often jammed at the Upstage Club in Asbury Park, N.J., a now-defunct after-hours club that hosted the best musicians in the state. It was Federici, along with original E Street Band drummer Vini Lopez, who first invited Springsteen to join their band. By 1969, the self-effacing Federici -- often introduced in concert by Springsteen as "Phantom Dan" -- was playing with the Boss in a band called Child. Over the years, Federici joined his friend in acclaimed shore bands Steel Mill, Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom and the Bruce Springsteen Band. Federici became a stalwart in the E Street Band as Springsteen rocketed from the boardwalk to international stardom. Springsteen split from the E Streeters in the late '80s, but they reunited for a hugely successful tour in 1999. Federici played accordion on the wistful "4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" from Springsteen's second album, and his organ solo was a highlight of Springsteen's first top 10 hit, "Hungry Heart." His organ coda on the 9/11-inspired Springsteen song "You're Missing" provided one of the more heart-wrenching moments on "The Rising" in 2002. In a band with larger-than-life characters such as saxophonist Clarence Clemons and bandana-wrapped guitarist "Little" Steven Van Zandt, Federici was content to play in his familiar position to the side of the stage. But his playing was as vital to Springsteen's live show as any instrument in the band. Federici released a pair of solo albums that veered from the E Street sound and into soft jazz. Bandmates Nils Lofgren on guitar and Garry Tallent on bass joined Federici on his 1997 debut, "Flemington." 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On "Pendulum" we hear: 1) But Not For Me (Gershwin) 2) Exactly Like You (Fields/McHugh) 3) A Night In Tunisia (Gillespie/Paparelli) 4) Pendulum (Taylor) 5) To Segovia (Taylor) 6) Leeway (Taylor) by the Mike Taylor Quartet: Mike Taylor: piano Dave Tomlin: soprano sax Tony Reeves: bass (later in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Colosseum, Curved Air, et al) Jon Hiseman: drums ( later in the Graham Bond Organisation, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Colosseum, et al) For the past three weeks, "Pendulum" has been in heavy rotation, shared with musicians who played Sun Ra, a DJ who played the title cut on his show, my dad whose ears opened as soon as he heard Gershwin, a drummer who plays in a local jazz trio. "Pendulum" is '60s avant-garde jazz -- no blues, guitar, or EC -- but this is seriously beautiful music, golden cymbals flying on ocarina sounds. For me, the Taylor originals initially were the most impressive with the standards arriving later, as they did in Mike Taylor's own musical development. When you hear his compositions, you hear some things of his songs on "Wheels." Mike Taylor released only one more album, "Trio," in July '66 just as Cream was getting together; Jack Bruce played bass on it. I've always enjoyed Cream's outlying musical universe; "Pendulum" has some of its finest music. If interested, get it before it goes out of print for another 40 years. laughing and stomping off with a nautical gait, brooz From mrmuddy at suddenlink.net Mon Apr 21 19:46:39 2008 From: mrmuddy at suddenlink.net (James Quarles) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:46:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy Holly Message-ID: <429528399EEC43EC970DDAA6F377431C@JQ2> Hi all, I haven't seen anyone mention this (I get the list sometimes and sometimes not...lol). The Big O site has a couple of outtakes from The Buddy Holly Tribute done in 2000 if anyone is interested in hearing Clapton do Peggy Sue, uh oh, Peggy Sue....lol. Kinda neat...follow link if it works. http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities07/ARecbuddy.html Later, James From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Tue Apr 22 13:44:29 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:44:29 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy Holly In-Reply-To: <429528399EEC43EC970DDAA6F377431C@JQ2> References: <429528399EEC43EC970DDAA6F377431C@JQ2> Message-ID: <009301c8a4a0$871c2370$95546a50$@net> Don't know if the link still works... http://www.cjvanston.com/ It was one of those days that make all the hard work worth it for Jeffrey 'CJ' Vanston. CJ played piano and B3 on six songs on a tribute to Buddy Holly and the Crickets record with the original Crickets and guest star Eric Clapton. J.J. Cale and Johnny Rivers showed up and grabbed a mike to make it a very special day indeed. Greg Ladanyi produced at O'Henry Studios in North Hollywood. -----Original Message----- From: James Quarles [mailto:mrmuddy at suddenlink.net] Sent: 22 April 2008 01:47 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy Holly Hi all, I haven't seen anyone mention this (I get the list sometimes and sometimes not...lol). The Big O site has a couple of outtakes from The Buddy Holly Tribute done in 2000 if anyone is interested in hearing Clapton do Peggy Sue, uh oh, Peggy Sue....lol. Kinda neat...follow link if it works. http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities07/ARecbuddy.html Later, James -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Buddy Holly (James Quarles) > > From: "James Quarles" > Date: April 21, 2008 7:46:39 PM EDT > To: > Subject: [Slowhand] Buddy Holly > > > Hi all, > I haven't seen anyone mention this (I get the list sometimes and > sometimes not...lol). The Big O site has a couple of outtakes from > The Buddy Holly Tribute done in 2000 if anyone is interested in > hearing Clapton do Peggy Sue, uh oh, Peggy Sue....lol. Kinda > neat...follow link if it works. > > http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities07/ARecbuddy.html > > Later, > James > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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-------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Apr 24 12:36:56 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:36:56 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] BluesWax Revue of XRoads07 DVD Set Message-ID: <00cb01c8a629$692e96b0$0200a8c0@GX270> You will need to register and log-in to see the article, but magically, it appears below. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.visnat.com/entertainment/music/blueswax/bluesbeat.cfm? Crossroads: Eric Clapton's Guitar Festival 2007 Two DVD Set Four Hours of Music Performed At The Highest Level BluesWax Rating: 10 By Bob Putignano Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival 2007 was the benefit concert that took place in Chicago in July of 2007, and was quickly released in time for the Christmas buying season in November of that very same year. Similar to the previous 2004 Crossroads from Dallas, this concert's proceeds are to be designated towards Clapton's substance abuse rehab center in Antigua. Bottom line: Crossroads is a guitar-lovers delight that offers a wide range of music, with outstanding guitar players and magnificent performances. I thought it would be hard to top the 2004 Crossroads, but I am happy to report that this 2007 edition of guitar blasting at least rivals (and at times exceeds) the previous gathering. Throughout this outstanding DVD set the audio and video quality are top-shelf, plus the backstage conversations and goings-on gives this documentary a very personal feel and provides the viewer with a feeling of what it was like being backstage. All in all there is over four hours of footage on this delightful double-DVD package. There must have been some heavy decisions and edits to be made as the entire 2007 Crossroads program ran on for approximately eleven hours! Bill Murray co-hosts the all-star extravaganza, which is at times hilarious and other times just goofy, but it wouldn't be Bill Murray if it wasn't like this. For example Murray started the show slinging a Stratocaster and struck the chords and sang the vocals of Van Morrison's "Gloria," which was pretty funny. But then Clapton joins Murray onstage and strums some very powerful chords, leaving a jaw-dropped Murray (and the crowd) mesmerized. Highlights include Sonny Landreth, who performs one track with his backing unit and a second song where Clapton joins in and jams. The great John McLaughlin is allotted only one track, but he makes it a particularly strong and rocking statement on "Maharina." Susan Tedeschi and the Derek Trucks Band cover Junior Wells and Mel London's "Little By Little." Tedeschi shows off some nice guitar chops, but is certainly not in the same league as her husband, but she makes up for it with her soulful vocal abilities. Up next is an amazing cover of Derek & The Dominos' "Anyday" (my favorite track on the DVD), which has a guitar-less Tedeschi staying on with the band and sharing vocals with the dynamic and rapidly improving Mike Mattison. It's also neat to observe the footage of Clapton during this performance, as he seems to be thoroughly enjoying the Dominos cover, as the band delivers and ignites on an outstanding version of this Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs classic. Trucks literally explodes with his solo to the delight of everyone on stage and in attendance. Johnny Winter then joins the Trucks unit covering Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited." Checkout Trucks who is obviously taking notes observing Johnny, as Winter slides across the frets on his Gibson Firebird. Additional highlights include Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan sitting in with the Robert Cray Band covering Howlin Wolf's "Sitting On Top Of The World," where Sumlin provides the vocals. B.B. King is up next and nails "Paying The Cost To Be The Boss." But before King launches into "Rock Me Baby," he takes a moment to pay homage to Clapton, which is truly heartfelt and meaningful segment. Next up and pleasantly surprising is Vince Gill who speeds along at breakneck speed on his guitar on "Sweet Thing." Gill is then joined by the great Albert Lee, who tears it up on "Country Boy." Sheryl Crow employs Gill & Lee on "If It Makes You Happy," where more pyrotechnics take place. Followed by a rousing version of "Tulsa Time" co-sung by Crow and Clapton, which is another guitar dream as Clapton, Lee, and Gill jam on mightily. Willie Nelson closes the first disc with "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" with Gill and Lee still working overtime, and "On The Road Again," with Crow returning, along with a tireless Vince Gill and Albert Lee. John Mayer opens the second disc by proclaiming to the crowd "I just want everybody to know that every note that's coming out of my guitar today is dedicated to Mister B.B. King." Mayer performs "Belief" and "Gravity" from his current album, Continuum, showing a lot of guitar aficionados that at times he can be nearly as qualified as anyone who graced the Crossroads stage that day. Los Lobos is up next and rips into "Don't Worry Baby," followed by a seemingly out of place "Mas Y Mas." Jeff Beck was all smiles on an amazing version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers." In between Beck's two songs Clapton makes comments about Beck's playing and describes Beck's style, "as pulling the guitar." How true! Beck was aided by a dynamite band that included the intense drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Jason Rebello on keyboards (who could hear him?), and particularly adept lady bassist Tal Wilkenfeld. It's no wonder why Tal is one of the most sought after bass players out there today (she's made a believer of me) as Wilkenfeld is unbelievably talented and has that natural sensibility that typically takes players many years to acquire. Interestingly, Tal has a similar look about her that is reminiscent of the young lady on the original album cover of Blind Faith's lone LP. Eric Clapton and his band followed Beck with a rocking "Tell the Truth," "Little Queen of Spades," and a dramatic version (written by his old buddy George Harrison) of "Isn't It a Pity" where Derek Trucks once again shows off his superlative slide playing. Robbie Robertson sat in with Clapton's band on Bo Didley's "Who Do You Love," which was not very memorable. Steve Winwood joins Clapton for their quasi-reunification of Blind Faith where "Presence of the Lord," "Can't Find My Way Home," and "Had To Cry Today" ensued, but by this time this set seemed somewhat anticlimactic. What faired better was a guitar-slinging Winwood on "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Clapton came back onstage with Winwood and they closed their set with the obvious, "Crossroads." Buddy Guy had the honor of headliner as he wrapped up the night's festivities in really fine fashion with great renditions of "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and "Damn Right I've Got The Blues." The evening appropriately concluded with Guy leading the way in the Windy City with "Sweet Home Chicago," where Clapton, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, and a cast of thousands all joined in. Don't forget to checkout the bonus tracks (which are just short snippets) from the Crossroads Village Stage, as there are some hot (uncredited in the liner notes) segments from Tab Benoit, Orianthi, Todd Wolfe, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, and one of my favorites, Harvey Mandel, plus others. Guitar fans can now die and go to heaven after watching all of the incredible audio-video footage at Clapton's Crossroads 2007. I have to say that I hope that there will be many more of these Crossroads festivals in the not-too-distant future and that we don't have to wait another three years for the next event and video Bob Putignano is a contributing editor at BluesWax. You may contact Bob at blueswax at visnat.com. From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Thu Apr 24 16:33:37 2008 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:33:37 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Who is going to be in Clapton's Band for the USA leg of the 2008 tour? Message-ID: Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Who is going to be in Clapton's Band for the USA leg of the 2008 tour? >Does anyone know who is going to be >in Clapton's Band for the USA leg of the 2008 tour? I know Derek >Trucks is playing with Santana so he's not in the band and I don't see >anything on Doyle's website. >-James Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood. (lol) Sorry, I couldn't resist...Cheers Fabio _________________________________________________________________ Receba GR?TIS as mensagens do Messenger no seu celular quando voc? estiver offline. Conhe?a o MSN Mobile! http://mobile.live.com/signup/signup2.aspx?lc=pt-br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at whereseric.com Thu Apr 24 22:15:07 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:15:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Who's Who in EC's Band for Summer 2008 Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0804241915r5556b29ficdb8876ea7d9499a@mail.gmail.com> The band line-up for summer 2008 can be found in the "News" section of the Where's Eric! Website. 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URL: From jwalasko at telus.net Sat Apr 26 14:10:21 2008 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:10:21 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton composes song for upcoming Solomon Burke album (due June 2008) Message-ID: <5A1315A5-7045-404E-9AE9-1D723755B402@telus.net> RE: Clapton composes song for upcoming Solomon Burke album (due June 2008) Hi, The following quote comes from the shout factory website. It's all the info I've been able to find about this project: June 10 2008 will see the release of Solomon Burke?s highly personal new album, Like A Fire. Produced by Grammy?-winning master drummer Steve Jordan, this soulful new project features songs written specifically for the album by an all-star team of songwriters, including Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, Jesse Harris, and Keb? Mo?. Solomon will embark on a national tour this summer, including stops at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Hollywood Bowl. - end quote - PS: Shout Factory is a reissue label that I believe was started a few years ago by one of the founders of Rhino Records. They seem to concentrate mainly on DVD reissues, but the company operates a record label as well. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun Apr 27 22:15:25 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:15:25 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Sheryl Crow, Santana & Doyle Bramhall Message-ID: <92e25ad00804271915w5b9d6c59ob4186508548f6e47@mail.gmail.com> Will be in Memphis in May this coming weekend !! Tickets are $68 for all three day and on sale now until April 30th. Then after that, you can expect to pay more. -- Too bad, EC will be in Tampa Bay. You know, I actually thought about Clapton this weekend when I strolled thru WC Handy Park as I saw a Jamaican vendor selling big cowboy belt buckles and cheap sunglasses ($7), I'm always looking for a great deal on sunglasses as I know a few models and how they like to look chic in them and have a wicked way about sitting on them as well. Anybody here going to be there ? If there are some musicians that read this board and are going to be there. I would highly recommend if their out cruising about stop and visit Alex Halley's (Roots) boyhood home in Henning, TN. Though, it's not widely known but the State of Tennessee is building a interactive museum for all his works. Also, ask Beverly as to the where about to "The Silver Moon" which was one of the country bars BB King use to play in when he was just starting out. (If you have a large tour bus, you can park it in downtown Henning and walk under the railroad bridge next to City Hall and it's like 50 yards on the right - can't miss it along with humbling setting... It's safe, if your paranoid about black part of town... Henning isn't like Clarksdale ! You know, I was talking with Beverly and we both really wonder why Tina Turner hasn't like returned to her roots. Nutbush, TN is where she was born and raised, which isn't too far from Henning... But, you'd think she'd have some sort of a performing arts center there or near Ripley, TN where from what Ms. Beverly said she went to school at. Tina Turner is just in plain denial and should have a revelation about all those kids she's essentially turned her back on. As that's the way they see it. Course, if we had our way - we'd put it in Henning as there's ample land close to the saw mill. I like that area as it's just way more green with trees and foliage. One has to drive thru the area to see what I mean. If your the real adventuresome type you might drive up and check out Carl Perkin's home in Tiptonville, TN. Though from the looks of the museum which is currently being constructed, that's really going to be fitting memorial for him. As, it's a real shame there aren't any musicians in that town. I mean, if you like a slow pace of life and like to fish. Though, I have heard because of this slow pace of life there is a drug problem there. Too bad there not a Johnny Billington of sorts to teach kids how to play the blues. From swlabr123 at yahoo.com Mon Apr 28 11:43:03 2008 From: swlabr123 at yahoo.com (Raeann) Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:43:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC's Rolex sold for how much? Message-ID: <797059.57584.qm@web30804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/27/eric-claptons-rolex-sells-for-record-shattering-505-000/ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Apr 29 09:43:54 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:43:54 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC's Rolex Sold for HOW MUCH? Message-ID: <4817261A.5010801@yahoo.com> Thanks for the link, I missed that, which reminds me - my memory is hazy, yet I recall seeing a pic of EC, I think it was during Cream (with Afro), wearing a Paul Newman Daytona. If anyone has that scanned, or knows where I can find it, please send it on. I enjoy watch porn just about as much as I enjoy guitar porn ;) EC was sporting a new 'Z' series Datejust during the EC/SW shows back in February, so it's not as if he's out of watch collecting ;) Also, if anyone has a spare ticket for Tampa, please let me know. Will be at the Hard Rock for the Miami show ... see y'all there! ~AG From brian at pacific-isle.com Tue Apr 29 17:44:58 2008 From: brian at pacific-isle.com (Brian Smith) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:44:58 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Edge of Darkness remake Message-ID: <005601c8aa42$459eaf10$0300a8c0@pcwhite> GlacierJust read that is to be a remake of Edge of Darkness, I wonder will there be a new soundtrack?? Brian/Australia http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=454741 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <48A36B96-D9F2-4905-B769-040039B17124@comcast.net> Vivid Entertainment, a maker of pornographic movies, plans to release what it says is a film from the vaults of classic rock: a sex film supposedly of Jimi Hendrix. See NY Times article at the below URL,which shows the DVD cover art. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/arts/music/29vide.html?th&emc=th From drpr at earthlink.net Wed Apr 30 07:54:20 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:54:20 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC on Planet Rock Message-ID: <001301c8aab9$1dace180$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Forwarded message for those of you across the pond. I'm jealous, but then again, it seems I am suddenly going to see Mr. Clapton live in Tampa this Saturday... PLANET ROCK NEWS With Eric Clapton's up coming concerts at Hard Rock Calling and Harewood House, Planet Rock - the UK's classic rock station is featuring a number of on-air and online specials on this legendary guitarist. As part of Eric Clapton month, Planet Rock presents an exclusive interview with Eric Clapton. Presented in two parts, the guitar legend will be talking about his life's work as a solo artist and collaborator. Blues guitarist, Gary Moore will take a look at Eric Clapton's work (TBC). Plus there will be a 'Set List Special' with some greatest live performance captured in one hour special. To compliment the on-air specials, Planet Rock's website will feature an article by rock journalist Hugh Fielder on the musical life of Eric Clapton. There will also be a buyer's guide to Eric's back catalogue and a collector's guide to his memorabilia. Plus there will be a chance to win tickets to his upcoming performances this summer. Eric Clapton specials Eric Clapton Solo work (part one) Sunday 4th May 6pm (UK time) Friday 9th May 6pm repeat Eric Clapton Live A "Set List" special: some of the best live recordings of Eric Clapton Sunday 11th May 6pm (UK time) Friday 16th May 6pm repeat Gary Moore on the Blues of Eric Clapton (TBC) Sunday 18th May 6pm (UK time) Friday 23rd May 6pm repeat Eric Clapton Collaboration (part two) Sunday 25th May 6pm (UK time) Friday 30th May 6pm repeat For more information visit www.planetrock.com for the latest info. Planet Rock is the UK's classic rock station broadcasting on DAB digital radio, Sky channel 0110, cable TV channel 924 and online at www.planetrock.com. Listen again: Planet Rock offers a listen again online feature up to 7 days after the on air broadcast. Jon Norman Planet Rock Marketing Manager 30 Leicester Square London, WC2H 7LA www.planetrock.com Sony Radio Academy Award Gold winner 2007 563,000 weekly listeners RAJAR Q4 07 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Bbanderic at aol.com Wed Apr 30 16:47:16 2008 From: Bbanderic at aol.com (Bbanderic at aol.com) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:47:16 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Two 12th Row EC Toronto Tickets Available. Message-ID: It kills me to have to get rid of these because they're GREAT seats, but I'm starting a new job and there's no way I can get the time off. If anyone's interested, please contact me privately at _bbanderic at aol.com_ (mailto:bbanderic at aol.com) . Eric Clapton - Tuesday May 27,2008 at Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Opening act is the Robert Randolph Band. Seats are located in Section 101, Row L, seats 3 and 4. These tickets were $225.00 each plus fees for a total of $487.00, I'll let them go for $450.00. The tickets are in ticketFast form (print on your home printer). Seating chart: _http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/131073/10000_ (http://www.ticketmaster.com/seatingchart/131073/10000) Details: _http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/10004065FC72B0AE?artistid=768018&majorcatid =10001&minorcatid=1_ (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/10004065FC72B0AE?artistid=768018&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1) Cheers, Jon **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu May 1 07:09:13 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 12:09:13 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Joins Sheryl (I didn't know she was coming apart!) Message-ID: <033d01c8ab7b$cfa31e00$0200a8c0@GX270> Sunfest opening day Reported by: Marci Gonzalez Email: mgonzalez at wptv.com Photographer: Blain Logan Last Update: 6:57 am http://www.wptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=db7a7937-7271-4c00-afb8-63ef278245f9 Wednesday was the first night of Sunfest 2008 in downtown West Palm Beach and fans were excited about the great line up of bands. Then, it got even better when a legendary musician made an unexpected appearance on stage. Eric Clapton surprised fans when he joined Sheryl Crow on stage. From artaarias at yahoo.com Thu May 1 09:34:39 2008 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 06:34:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Beck/Clapton at Ronnie Scotts jazz club London Message-ID: <595678.4141.qm@web56908.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The Big-O website has a 4 disc live Jeff Beck set available for downloading, the first two discs have the recent Ronnie Scott club date with EC joining in.? Enjoy! http://www.bigozine2.com/archive/ARrarities08/ARjbklondon.html Art Arias ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Thu May 1 18:47:42 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 15:47:42 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Sheryl Crow needs a make over like really bad. Message-ID: <92e25ad00805011547j4f19eea8x8599dc5cf4ac450e@mail.gmail.com> Saw the photos of her in New Orleans recently. Maybe it'll rain in Memphis and nobody will notice. Course she goes on at 10:45 to 12:15. Too bad, they don't allow people in with camera, I could provide her with some really great ones for free and even some short clip video for ipods. Cheap advertising. The only problem, that's typically bad about Memphis in May is all the entertainers, who play there is in this mad rush to go hop on a jet airplane and get out of town. You'd think they'd stop for a second and drive around some, checking out the lay of the land. Maybe find a place to live at or record there, as musically speaking Memphis is a real draw to musicians. Nashville, is known for recording and talk about the expensive cost of living, highways are congested, etc.... They'll figure this out once they start having panic attacks when they get older as one has to get on the highway system to get anywhere. I never go to Nashville, just for this reason, but there are back ways around Nashville. Probably about the worst thing about Memphis is it's Loop, where it's just a mad rush on I-40, you should see some of those accidents, pretty wicked. Locals have figured out, stay off that thing. Yea, that's Sheryl just needs a good hair washing and put some curl in her hair, wonder if she's ever modeled for Playboy magazine. They could really pamper her and make her look really sexy... But she'd best get going as time is not on her side. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Thu May 1 20:24:50 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 17:24:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Roy Rogers Message-ID: <997865.24854.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You really need to see Roy Rogers (and the Delta Rhythm Kings) in concert, and you won't be disappointed. We just returned from a trek north to Chico, Ca. to see him play at the Sierra Nevada Brewrey in the Big Room, and what a great evening it was. The concert tickets were $20 each and the buffet dinner $12.50, and it was all good - Sierra Nevadas all night long at just $3.25 for a cold, draft pint. I chatted with Mrs. RR, Gay-nel (I really don't know how to spell her name; so, that's a phonetic spelling). What a sweetie - Tuesday night was their 24th anniversary! RR signed the 2xCD I bought from the mrs. and promised that a DVD would be forthcoming when they get together the money (of the Big Room performance that's occassionly shown on PBS channels - Sierra Center Stage). See http://www.sierranevada.com/bigroom/calendar.asp for information on upcoming concerts. It's worth the trip - highly recommended. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyR10EK9KhY&feature=related What an opening act RR would be for our man Eric! Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Thu May 1 21:51:33 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 18:51:33 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Here is some photos from SunFest Message-ID: <92e25ad00805011851v443fe104y2ffbe04c70752475@mail.gmail.com> Eric needs a haircut and Sheryl could give him one, but I wonder if that guy is any good at giving Sheryl a make over. After all, isn't he into Chic Fashions ? Sheryl does happen to have a very nice bum. Guess I might have to go see her show after all tomorrow night and get a closer look !! Course, the band "Chemical Romance", "The Roots" and "Keb'Mo" will be on the other stages competing in that time slot. Wonder what's the chance of Santana or Doyle playing with her. www.filmmagic.com/ItemListing.aspx?cgl=316056&evntI=0 Clapton looks like he needs to get into some khaki short pants and a nice cotton shirt, other wise I'd have to say that guy looks like he needs to be on a diet. I liked Clapton when he had that burr hair cut. That's a really cool look for cotton farmers in Mississippi. Wonder what's the chance of seeing Sheryl Crow in a sexy black Gucci with her hair all done up. I wonder if she's ever wore something like that to a concert to woo her fans ? Clapton probably would have wished he'd have flown in to play with her... wink, wink. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluez4u2 at yahoo.com Fri May 2 12:23:00 2008 From: bluez4u2 at yahoo.com (Robert) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 09:23:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 98 Message-ID: <324326.88942.qm@web31801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Doyle Bramhall Sr is the one playing there....not Doyle II.? Doyle II has jammed with Sheryl before. They are good friends. -----Inline Message Follows----- Course, the band "Chemical Romance", "The Roots" and "Keb'Mo" will be on the other stages competing in that time slot.? Wonder what's the chance of Santana or Doyle playing with her. www.filmmagic.com/ItemListing.aspx?cgl=316056&evntI=0 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Fri May 2 16:53:25 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 13:53:25 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle I or Doyle II Message-ID: <92e25ad00805021353n13e2d869tc6ed77bfe3b91f45@mail.gmail.com> So are you saying Doyle II is playing on Sunday night, 8:00-10:00, course The Black Crowes are playing at 8:30-10:30 and Michael McDonald goes on at 8:35-10:05. Any Fergie fans here, she goes on at 8:45-10:15. Gee, you'd hope to think Memphis in May would sell a DVD featuring all these top acts, to subsidize the city effort for say when these show get rained out. As up here in NW TN we've had some pretty good rains. . From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Fri May 2 17:56:38 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 23:56:38 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Recording with Roger Waters - Again Message-ID: <000001c8ac9f$66edd7e0$34c987a0$@net> OUT AND ABOUT AT SUNFEST . . . ... Even hours before the historic SunFest walk-on appearance of Eric Clapton with headliner Sheryl Crow, organizers didn't know Slowhand would help make Wednesday night the most auspicious start ever for the extravaganza. Through a spokeswoman, SunFest boss Paul Jamieson said he'd heard a rumor that Clapton would come but said he'd only believe it when he saw it. Now he believes! As Crow started her gig about 8:30 p.m., a Porsche Cayenne arrived behind the stage. Out came the singer of Tears in Heaven and Layla. Then he pulled out his guitar. "That's when we figured something would happen," said SunFest spokeswoman Melissa Sullivan. "This is not the kind of thing we could have planned. They (Crow's handlers) purposely didn't tell even us anything because they wanted that element of surprise. When Eric came on stage, the first rows were just awestruck. It worked." Clapton, who dated Crow before she was briefly engaged to bicycling legend Lance Armstrong, sat backstage for most of the show and returned to his seat after jamming on Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground until Crow's encore. Clapton has been at the Four Seasons Palm Beach for the past two weeks, both to rehearse for his upcoming tour and record with former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters. (For an exclusive video of the Clapton/Crow song, check out www.pbpost.com/sunfest)... Inserted from Wonder how the Robbie Robertson endeavour is progressing? Haven't heard anything about it since the MSG concerts with Winwood. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In the interest of not spoiling it for some folks who want to be surprised tomorrow night (or in the coming weeks), we will not include it here. The full details are up on whereseric.com; this link will take you to the full article: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/05/eric-clapton-concert-3-may-2008-ford-amphitheatre-tampa-bay-florida.html As always, fans are invited to submit their reviews of the tour to us for publication on the website. For details on how to participate, please read this article: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/05/clapton-summer-tour-fan-review-reminder.html For all of you heading to the shows this May, have a great time! See you on the road later in the summer! 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 info at whereseric.com Sun May 4 00:43:17 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 00:43:17 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Next gig is 5 May Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0805032143r2674d323j29920d6a716d3280@mail.gmail.com> Apologies for causing any confusion by stating the next gig is "tomorrow night" in the above post... the date of the next show is Monday 5 May at the Seminole Hard Rock. 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URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 4 10:01:28 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 07:01:28 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: <92e25ad00805040701v6d6d01b3s170524773c180de5@mail.gmail.com> From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 4 10:11:45 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 07:11:45 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] If Clapton is with his family Message-ID: <92e25ad00805040711h1c6ccd71la93bfc36cfc9e7be@mail.gmail.com> He could and they could easily fly into Memphis today and he could play his guitar with Doyle and his daughters & wife could go over to the Fergie Stage and watch her perform, after all that's where all the hot chicks and all the biker like chicks go over and watch the guitar guys. Fergie for all who do not know is a recovering Meth addict and fits into her outfits quite well. No doubt this is where all the strippers and hottie Memphis chicks are going to be at. Since after all, Friday and Saturday night are there big nights, Sunday is the day the come out to "soak up some Sun". Wonder if Sheryl Crow ever payed with her ? There are reports that Heidi Klum is there ! If your into women fashions, this is place to be... From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 4 10:59:55 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 07:59:55 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton why don't you tell Fergie to get on those sit ups ! Message-ID: <92e25ad00805040759g54caa4a2xa81341d3ed9c43ba@mail.gmail.com> Judge for yourselves - for one thing there are tons of magazines devoted to women on how to lose weight, wonder what she looked like when she was on Meth ? Massively over weight, no doubt. What's the saying "Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes to the bone". No wonder they don't allow people to take camera's into those events. But, here in this bunch are some pretty good ones of Fergie, just her outfit looks like heck and she must think her stomach is thin. If she just did 50 sits ups in the morning and 50 at lunch time and 50 at sunset for a week, she'd look sharp. I mean, look at her schedule, play for two hours, travel, meet and greet locals and on to the next event. Plus, make millions on top of that. Wonder if she's got an exercise video out ? That's something even EC could put out or how to frame in a room and drywall it. His instruction but with hot looking chicks who are probably in recovery in South Florida. I mean, Scott Kelby, uses a fantastic looking young lady in his ipod book. Great book and he's on his game. Clapton still fooling with concert video, which probably sell to a few of his fans but if you really want to rev up sales you have to use pretty girls, Fergie is certainly no goddess, but like any woman at a distance is attractive looking... Ditto that for guys. But, most guys aren't fashion diva and picky... But, somebody has to point this out, just like Clapton on stage with Crow, he looked like he'd be working construction all day long. I thought the whole idea was to instruct people on how to do things, rather than do it yourself. I guess, it must be his hobby or the fact he likes being alone and doing his thing. Just like fly fishing, I suppose... Everybody need some quiet time. But, if Clapton is doing construction work alone - it'd be his luck if he got electrocuted and there'd be nobody there to save his butt. Lets hope he's not working alone in small spaces or under a house/apartment in a crawl space. You know there are scorpions in South Florida ! But, electricity is unforgiving, leave that sh-t to the pro's. One does have to wonder if he's doing electrical work by himself, I can read the head lines. "Guitar God, Electrocuted" "Eric Clapton guitar great died while working on electrical circuits where in which he was uncertified to do so..." Do you think his life insurance company would pay the family ? No way. Course, he's worth millions, what does he care. But, who depends on him for there livelyhood ? His band and all his fans would be disraught and they'd have find a new hero. What makes Clapton so special ? eh? Is it the fact he championed his ills and put his faith in God, but God can only do so much. How much is Clapton worth dead ? Ask his mates ! From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 4 11:16:13 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 08:16:13 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Humble reguards for excess postings, Fergie photo link. Message-ID: <92e25ad00805040816n52a280a6k19d7d3e5d8e46c32@mail.gmail.com> You what's interesting about Fergie is there are tons of chicks out there that look like her, but are grossly overweight. What's a guy to do. Tell a woman how to lose weight, NO WAY!! Fergie isn't grossly overweight, but all she needs to a few more tightening exercises and she can be so HOT... Course, probably what it is - she recently got engaged to one of the guys on the Las Vegas Show. It's he's feeding her and she's no focusing on working out. So, it's like slowly coming on. No doubt, if that guys smart he won't say a thing. Wonder how long that marriage is going to last ? Do they go to church. You know a house that prays together, stays together. Lets hope she's wearing something sharp in Memphis tonight. In terms of me, hell I'll wear what I have on. I'm a guy. Course, it'll be my luck if the whole thing is sold out and there aren't any tickets available and I know, Memphis policy, they always under estimate crowds. Hence there going to lose out big time revenue wise. Fergie pictures. http://www.filmmagic.com/ItemListing.aspx?cgl=316454&evntI=0 I'd like to see her in something black and SEXY. Wonder if Sheryl Crow can look as hot as she can ? Wonder if she's done anything with her hair ? That's Ruth Clapton has a hot look about her, I'll bet she could give her some pointers or if she's wise she'd look up those photo's on that website. From bluesman13 at yahoo.com Sun May 4 12:59:23 2008 From: bluesman13 at yahoo.com (bluesman13) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 09:59:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Old Clapton mazazines Message-ID: <59093.15015.qm@web36502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello, I'm going through a hard time in my life - a pending divorce. But I'm clearing out a ton of old Clapton guitar player magazines, old concert programs, Clapton songs books, and other printed stuff. If you're a guitar player, you will really like this stuff as there are transcribed solos and songs. Mnay of the info in the magazines I used when I was updated the EC FAQ several years ago. All I'm asking for is for reimbursement of postage to send it to you. Sorry, but USA and Canada shipping only. Please reply to witz1957 at comcast dot net First reply, gets it. Steve Horowitz ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From mckells at videotron.ca Sun May 4 15:29:53 2008 From: mckells at videotron.ca (Steve McKellar) Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 15:29:53 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC DVD offer closed Message-ID: <481E0EB1.8060209@videotron.ca> I received 3 requests so the offer is now closed. Look for eventual offers from Bjorn Erlingsson from Iceland Helmar from Germany and Debi from parts unknown. Steve From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 4 23:11:19 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 20:11:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Doyle at Memphis in May 2008 Message-ID: <92e25ad00805042011tfbb5132pb17a159a87a3a930@mail.gmail.com> Was a bad joke. Clearly I was the fool for even coming to this event. Probably about the best act I saw was Michael McDonald. Saw a little of Aretha Franklin. Fergie, looked more like the guys who do acrobats on Beale Street on the stage. The Black Crow's sounded decent. Lots of young girls in cowboy boots and if you want to look like a tourist wear some of those rainy day booties. But, I can imagine how there feet must have been sweating... That's about like how Waylon Jennings probably felt when he wore that boot which was 1/2 a size too small. Read his book ! Waylons that is. But, I can vividly see why Clapton left Memphis to never return, living on an island or "Palm" Beach. No doubt, I'm going to have to go back to the Ukraine to find a wife or just stay single and go to fashion shows in Memphis, those phillipino's can get all dolled up and look so chic! 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I believe EC never play that one before, I certainly never heard it... Old obscure blues song ? New one? Any insight is worthy! Cheers, Fabio PS. Sorry for "spoiling the surprise" of the setlist, but I believe we slowhand-digesters are not only "concert-goers" we're all updated with set-lists and stuff. _________________________________________________________________ Receba GR?TIS as mensagens do Messenger no seu celular quando voc? estiver offline. Conhe?a o MSN Mobile! http://mobile.live.com/signup/signup2.aspx?lc=pt-br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gabt at mac.com Mon May 5 04:10:27 2008 From: gabt at mac.com (Dr Grant Abt) Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 09:10:27 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] I Don't Know Why Message-ID: Evening viewers, Does anyone have the chords for I Don't Know Why from 'Eric Clapton'? I've searched the net for them but no luck. Cheers, Grant. --------------------------- From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Mon May 5 05:07:34 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 10:07:34 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC "Still sends shivers down the spine" Message-ID: <000001c8ae8f$75c06ac0$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> Great review, can't wait to hear the boots of this tour! http://www.tampabay.com/features/music/article487317.ece -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Mon May 5 08:32:48 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:32:48 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] New songs! Message-ID: <001c01c8aeac$ed77abb0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Just back from Tampa. A friend gave me front row tickets! Thank you, thank you, thank you! "Don't Knock My Love" and "Rockin' Chair" are apparently brand new songs. "Don't Knock My Love" is very funky. Geetarz commented that it sounded a little like the August material. And yet it sounds very current. I think it would be a great single. Great solo during the song, which was the theme for the night. "Rockin' Chair" is acoustic and also a nice addition. To me, it's a jazz song with a little blues influence. The song would have fit on Reptile nicely. But why take my word for it? Check out this fine recording: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=195346 Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon May 5 11:24:15 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:24:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Steve Winwood on TV Message-ID: <244109.98539.qm@web82601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> See Steve Winwood play on Letterman's LateNight Tuesday night. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluesman13 at yahoo.com Mon May 5 11:40:37 2008 From: bluesman13 at yahoo.com (bluesman13) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 08:40:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Fwd: RE: Old Clapton mazazines --- Offer closed Message-ID: <219398.48139.qm@web36505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sorry, someone has claimed the magazines... Steve Horowitz > > -----Original Message----- > From: bluesman13 [mailto:bluesman13 at yahoo.com] > Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 12:59 PM > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Subject: [Slowhand] Old Clapton mazazines > > > Hello, > > I'm going through a hard time in my life - a pending > divorce. But I'm clearing out a ton of old Clapton > guitar player magazines, old concert programs, > Clapton > songs books, and other printed stuff. If you're a > guitar player, you will really like this stuff as > there are transcribed solos and songs. Mnay of the > info in the magazines I used when I was updated the > EC > FAQ several years ago. > > All I'm asking for is for reimbursement of postage > to > send it to you. Sorry, but USA and Canada shipping > only. Please reply to witz1957 at comcast dot net > > First reply, gets it. > > Steve Horowitz > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon May 5 12:14:26 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 05 May 2008 11:14:26 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] dont knock my love Message-ID: <24964991.2030871210004066401.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZikB5k4SjOA enjoy..... From drpr at earthlink.net Mon May 5 22:53:07 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 22:53:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Encore tonight Message-ID: <003001c8af24$515c5c30$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> The folks in Hollywood had "Got My Mojo Working" a few minutes ago as one of the encore songs. I'm guessing the second encore song since RR was playing. I know this because Susan M. called me during the encore. Steve-O -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue May 6 08:17:04 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 08:17:04 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Set list from Hollywood, FL - or is it? Message-ID: <002101c8af73$19d97280$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> Here's the set list from Hollywood, Florida, according to www.whereseric.com But read on... 01. Tell The Truth 02. Key To The Highway 03. Hoochie Coochie Man 04. Little Wing 05. Double Trouble 06. Don't Knock My Love 07. Outside Woman Blues 08. Nobody Knows You 09. Rockin' Chair 10. Motherless Child 11. Travelling Riverside Blues 12. Running On Faith 13. Motherless Children 14. Little Queen of Spades 15. Before You Accuse Me 16. Wonderful Tonight 17. Layla Encore: 18. Cocaine 19. I've Got My Mojo Working (with Robert Randolph) However, this may not be entirely accurate. As mentioned previously, I know that "Got My Mojo Working" was played with Robert Randolph. However, Susan M also tells me that "Driftin" was played instead of "Nobody Knows You." According to another Slowhander, there is also a second-hand report that "Pearly Queen" was played. So if anyone has further information, inquiring minds want to know! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bluespower at cfl.rr.com Tue May 6 14:04:42 2008 From: bluespower at cfl.rr.com (bluespower at cfl.rr.com) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 14:04:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at the Hard Rock Message-ID: <6218828.153781210097083001.JavaMail.root@cdptpa-web17-z02> Just got home from the show. Great venue, great show. I thought Eric was as crisp as ever. Many, many solos...Went with AG and it was good to meet Andy, Gina, Susan and Sally (and her husband). And, unless I stroked out for a few minutes, he played WT, Layla, Cocaine then the encore of Mojo (which was a very pleasant surprise). John Roe From drpr at earthlink.net Tue May 6 14:52:30 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 14:52:30 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [Slowhand] Hollywood, FL, setlist Message-ID: <32349702.1210099951038.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Geetarz ( http://www.slowhand.net/images/2004_0730_162308AA.JPG ) has spoken and this is the set list for Hollywood, FL: 01. Tell The Truth 02. Key To The Highway 03. Hoochie Coochie Man 04. Little Wing 05. Double Trouble 06. Don't Knock My Love 07. Outside Woman Blues 08. Driftin' 09. Rockin' Chair 10. Motherless Child 11. Travelling Riverside Blues 12. Running On Faith 13. Motherless Children 14. Little Queen of Spades 15. Before You Accuse Me 16. Wonderful Tonight 17. Layla Encore: 18. Cocaine 19. I've Got My Mojo Working (with Robert Randolph) From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Tue May 6 15:47:36 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 21:47:36 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Before the Music Dies Message-ID: <000001c8afb2$0bda8950$238f9bf0$@net> Anyone know the name of the track that Eric performs with Doyle's band on the Before the Music Dies DVD. It's not listed in the end credit - as I worked through them. Kevin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Tue May 6 17:09:37 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 14:09:37 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Oh, geez.... I probably should just contact Winwood over in Message-ID: <92e25ad00805061409j66c14231q5cedcf2bbe0de87f@mail.gmail.com> Nashville, verse try and contact Clapton over in the UK. Course, does anybody know if Winwood was very close to Carl Perkins ? From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Tue May 6 17:55:44 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 14:55:44 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Why can't Clapton come out with some guitar licks on par with Message-ID: <92e25ad00805061455o496d742fvc08dc431252220fa@mail.gmail.com> Johnny Winter ? He's like typecasting himself with that Fender. He needs to come out with an album where in which he lets loose, complete jam album. No doubt, he probably got a mental block in his thinking that - he's got to use drugs to get to that state, course in all reality he just needs to get around some jammers once in a while, who like to crank out that kind of music. Clapton is really void of a jam album. No question about it... Put your ear plugs in your ears and flip on the recorder and jam out. That's the way it has to be done. Can you image playing the same ole songs ones played for the last 20 years. He ought to ask Johnny Winters, what were you doing back in those days when you create such music. Course, can Winwood come up with something like that... I'll answer my own question, probably... But, Winwood lacks the visual style. He looks too straight lace, like a nice guy. Course, no doubt... He probably turns all red, when he's about to explode. Happens. Ya know, I'm surprised Winwood and Clapton hasn't created such a album. Course, if they want to play in some deserted place where nobody really knows them, I know just the place. Wonder how much a crumped fender would cost on his Porsche ? I do have to note, when I was in Memphis this weekend I cruised thru the Porsche dealer parking lot on Covington Pike Road, to look at the kind of sports car he has. All they had were a silver and a white one out front, might of had more around back. Course, to blend in where I'm talking about, one just needs about a 1995 Chevy truck, that looks like crap. What a pity, Clapton is out on the road doin shows making a ton of money, lets just hope he's going to push the relms of the Johnny Winter sound as nobody has anything which sounds that good. "I'm yours and I'm hers".... Lets just hope he doesn't have a lame excuse why he can't get something in his head. I'll bet it will come to him if he'd roll down the windows of his car and look at some bikers, some bikers look hip and some look like squares... Which one do you think Johnny Winters music is centered around ? Go listen to that tune and watch Easy Rider. Somebody pinch Clapton and wake his arse up... From four61ob at gmail.com Tue May 6 18:23:15 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:23:15 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Set list from Hollywood, FL - or is it? Message-ID: > > Subject: [Slowhand] Set list from Hollywood, FL - or is it? > > Here's the set list from Hollywood, Florida, according to > www.whereseric.com But read on... > > 01. Tell The Truth > 02. Key To The Highway > 03. Hoochie Coochie Man > 04. Little Wing > 05. Double Trouble > 06. Don't Knock My Love > 07. Outside Woman Blues > 08. Nobody Knows You > 09. Rockin' Chair > 10. Motherless Child > 11. Travelling Riverside Blues > 12. Running On Faith > 13. Motherless Children > 14. Little Queen of Spades > 15. Before You Accuse Me > 16. Wonderful Tonight > 17. Layla > > Encore: > 18. Cocaine > 19. I've Got My Mojo Working (with Robert Randolph) > > However, this may not be entirely accurate. As mentioned previously, I > know that "Got My Mojo Working" was played with Robert Randolph. However, > Susan M also tells me that "Driftin" was played instead of "Nobody Knows > You." According to another Slowhander, there is also a second-hand report > that "Pearly Queen" was played. So if anyone has further information, > inquiring minds want to know! > that looks like the same set list post on dime...once I get it DL'd I will check http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=195543 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Wed May 7 11:14:47 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:14:47 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] SW - Nine Lives DVD Message-ID: <008001c8b055$1a182d80$0200a8c0@GX270> I got a very nice surprise today. I went to my local store, in England, to collect my pre-ordered copy of the above and when I eventually got home, I found that it was a "Limited Edition CD/DVD". The PAL, CSS/CPPM-protected DVD, is of 30 minutes duration and features the current band in his country-estate, recording studio. There are short clips of Traffic and last year's Crossroads Guitar Festival. Steve also talks of his collaborations with EC and the then forthcoming, MSG concerts. I thought other Digestives might like to grab a copy whilst they're still available, although I don't know if this promotion is world-wide. Altogether, a most welcome package, thank you Steve. From fischfry at optonline.net Wed May 7 13:50:14 2008 From: fischfry at optonline.net (fischfry at optonline.net) Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 17:50:14 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] SW - Nine Lives DVD In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Winwood Nine Lives DVD is available in the U.S. as a limited edition with the CD as an exclusive package at the Best Buy chain (similarly as was the extra disc in the Crossroads 2007 DVD).Barry----- Original Message -----From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.comDate: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:02 pmSubject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 103To: slowhand at planet-torque.com> 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..."> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It has also been recorded by Also recorded by: Bix Beiderbecke; King Cole Trio; Crystal Gayle; Casa Loma Orch; Peggy Lee; Hi-Lo's; George Melly; Bing Crosby; Barbara Lea; Lou Rawls; Tex Beneke & Orch; Ray Bryant; Larry Clinton Orch; Rosemary Clooney; Maria Muldaur; Roy Eldridge Orch; Duke Ellington Orch; Nat Gonella; Prudence Johnson; Marian McPartland; Paul riobeson: ..... and others. Steve From drpr at earthlink.net Thu May 8 12:23:43 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:23:43 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [Slowhand] Where in the world is AG? Message-ID: <17608974.1210263823952.JavaMail.root@elwamui-darkeyed.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I'm sure we have all escaped from our mundane existences by living vicariously through the more glamorous life and times of the Almighty Geetarz. Those of you on DIME know there has been even more interest in him these days. AG was lured into the Florida Keys by two blonde sirens sweetly singing. Somehow, he was able to leave the trembling mermaids where the sky loves the sea. He is now enroute to Cape Canaveral and will probably return home Friday evening. The Almighty wants us to know that he knows what we want and need, namely, a corrected version of the second song on side two of the amazing Hollywood performance. Steve From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Thu May 8 17:24:31 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:24:31 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] How big of a fan is Clapton of the Blues ? Message-ID: <92e25ad00805081424h5892dc76pbbf601a8b0c95f5c@mail.gmail.com> Do you think he'd be a the Blues Music Awards tonight (May 8th) ? I mean, is BB King going to be there or is he out on the road ? www.blues.org From woff at tpg.com.au Fri May 9 16:32:08 2008 From: woff at tpg.com.au (Woff) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:32:08 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at private concert in Orlando Message-ID: <4824B4C8.6090405@tpg.com.au> There are a few clips of partial songs on youtube taken at a private concert on May 6 at an SAP users conference in Orlando. Search for Eric Clapton Orlando From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Fri May 9 20:01:26 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:01:26 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Wonder where he's at now, or tomorrow ? Message-ID: <92e25ad00805091701s4248efdahb0d5f321c20c2459@mail.gmail.com> Crossroads Blues Fest in Rosedale ? Or is he going to duck out on all that publicity and say go eat some catfish at Boyette's, or rather check on his boyettes (girls). From drpr at earthlink.net Sat May 10 07:21:10 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:21:10 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] =?iso-8859-1?q?EC_Performs_At_Bunbury=27s_Party_In_Lon?= =?iso-8859-1?q?don_on_8_May=2E=2E=2E?= Message-ID: <000b01c8b28f$f97d6030$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> ...and sold one of his three Crossroads Stratocaster Limited Edition Guitars. Read all about it at http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/05/eric-clapton-bunbury-party-london-8-may-2008.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sat May 10 11:08:59 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 08:08:59 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Do they have Cappie in the UK ? Message-ID: <92e25ad00805100808n2b61e5b2n65b8643761ad84b6@mail.gmail.com> Found this recipe which actually would sound like a neat title to a song. Thought, I've yet to use it, but when I go down to the local lake - which today is the "St. Judes Fishing Tournament", might ask some folks if they've ever tried it. "Black Butter" for Broiling Crappie From mrnybluesman at yahoo.com Sat May 10 18:19:26 2008 From: mrnybluesman at yahoo.com (Richie) Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:19:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Questions for the group Message-ID: <61990.47366.qm@web90408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Questions....there is a a 2 vol George Harrison boot called Acetates and Alternatives...2 cd's about 37 songs...one source says Eric is a guest but cannot say which tracks. Can any of our experts verify EC is on this boot? Next question..has there been any recordings that have surfaced from the 1990 Australian tour? --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sun May 11 13:43:07 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:43:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Ramblings and belated musings from the FLA shows Message-ID: <63EB2CF791124EC2B2AB5D83AE291060@1NVTLC1> I've been remiss in not offering up my thoughts of Eric's recently completed shows in Florid, so, after finishing the weekend chores, here goes: Tampa show was excellent. Eric and Doyle really seemed to be on fire from the beginning with steady and excellent fret work that sounded more like mid-tour strength than first show adrenaline. After seeing them two nights later at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, perhaps it was the adrenaline after all. Neither was as crisp as the other on the opening night show during which they both, and the entire band for that matter, were just plain on fire. The encore presentation of Crossroads with Robert Randolph was excellent and Eric and the rest of the band seemed to really enjoyed Robert's steel guitar work. Speaking of the Hard Rock.great hotel, the rooms were phenomenal, the casino was smoky, but the venue, Hard Rock Live, was not as good as I would have expected. With all due respect to fellow Slowhander, John Roe, I found the place to be just one big box with terrible acoustics. We were sitting in the cheap seats (at $300 a pop) on the right side of the stage in section 202 and I constantly heard the drums reverberating off the back wall in a steady competition with Ian Thomas with his own beat. Very strange, particularly noting that the venue was built for the Hard Rock chain which one would think would result in a much more refined acoustic chamber for live performances. About those cheap seats; is it Florida or the state of audiences in general these days? Constant conversation throughout the shows. This was less the case in Tampa (maybe not as noticeable due to the fact it was an outdoor venue) but we were surrounded by nits who couldn't stop yapping, even after several other folks pointed out they couldn't hear the show through their chattering. I can handle someone pointing their rudeness at me, but come on, you going dis the Man while he's playing a very nice rendition of Drifting on solo acoustic? As for that solo acoustic performance of Drifting at the Hard Rock, the Tampa show started the acoustic set with Nobody Knows You which included Doyle and I'm wondering if the Drifting solo was a spontaneous thing, only because it appeared Doyle was having some equipment issues as Eric was sitting down. Then again, maybe I'm making this all up because at this point in the show, I was ready to step over the chairs up into the row behind us and throttle the high-maintenance wannabe CSI Miami b@$*h who just couldn't shut up. I think I could have taken her ol' man because he was clearly up against 55 or 58 and well past his fighting prime! Like I've ever kicked any body's backside. All in all, great shows and was the first time I've ever had the pleasure to witness back-to-back shows like that. (The significant other is still a bit upset at my non-aggressive approach to buying tickets to Winwood-Clapton in MSG last February.) It was great to hear Eric play Little Wing which is one of my all time favorites. I suppose Eric can't go on tour and NOT play Cocaine or Layla. Don't get me wrong, I love both tunes but Eric has so many other fabulous songs that I would prefer he leave some of his tired "radio" songs off the set list and hit some of those less heard songs. Like The Core or perhaps Stormy Monday (okay, it's not really HIS song but I've heard a live version he played that kicked butt). Jeff -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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"Don't Knock My Love" and "Rockin' Chair" are apparently brand new songs. "Don't Knock My Love" is very funky. Geetarz commented that it sounded a little like the August material. And yet it sounds very current. I think it would be a great single. Great solo during the song, which was the theme for the night. "Rockin' Chair" is acoustic and also a nice addition. To me, it's a jazz song with a little blues influence. The song would have fit on Reptile nicely. But why take my word for it? Check out this fine recording: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=195346 Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From candyear at earthlink.net Mon May 12 13:01:02 2008 From: candyear at earthlink.net (David Strahl) Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:02 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Set List from Hollywood in Where's Eric by Rob Hudson In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry Rob but you're right about the crowd being I hate to say it but as the prices keep rising the crowds get more boring. That's my theory anyway. The worst was the Cream reunion at MSG. Man I wanted to shoot myself. On May 6, 2008, at 12:01 PM, 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. dont knock my love (sam mangano) > 2. Encore tonight (Steve Proctor) > 3. Set list from Hollywood, FL - or is it? (Steve Proctor) > > From: sam mangano > Date: May 5, 2008 12:14:26 PM EDT > To: sd > Subject: [Slowhand] dont knock my love > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZikB5k4SjOA > > enjoy..... > > > > > From: "Steve Proctor" > Date: May 5, 2008 10:53:07 PM EDT > To: "Slowhand Digest" > Subject: [Slowhand] Encore tonight > > > The folks in Hollywood had "Got My Mojo Working" a few minutes ago > as one of the encore songs. I'm guessing the second encore song > since RR was playing. I know this because Susan M. called me > during the encore. > > Steve-O > > From: "Steve Proctor" > Date: May 6, 2008 8:17:04 AM EDT > To: "Slowhand Digest" > Subject: [Slowhand] Set list from Hollywood, FL - or is it? > > > Here's the set list from Hollywood, Florida, according to > www.whereseric.com But read on... > > 01. Tell The Truth > 02. Key To The Highway > 03. Hoochie Coochie Man > 04. Little Wing > 05. Double Trouble > 06. Don't Knock My Love > 07. Outside Woman Blues > 08. Nobody Knows You > 09. Rockin' Chair > 10. Motherless Child > 11. Travelling Riverside Blues > 12. Running On Faith > 13. Motherless Children > 14. Little Queen of Spades > 15. Before You Accuse Me > 16. Wonderful Tonight > 17. Layla > > Encore: > 18. Cocaine > 19. I've Got My Mojo Working (with Robert Randolph) > > However, this may not be entirely accurate. As mentioned > previously, I know that "Got My Mojo Working" was played with > Robert Randolph. However, Susan M also tells me that "Driftin" was > played instead of "Nobody Knows You." According to another > Slowhander, there is also a second-hand report that "Pearly Queen" > was played. So if anyone has further information, inquiring minds > want to know! > > _______________________________________________ > 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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He's no doubt, in the big leagues but he needs to knock one out of park ! As, I'm sure - she's looks at his lifes work and has said to herself... "What the heck is that guy doin", probably even says "Yal are crazy". But, where she's coming from is EC has actually put his life in reverse... All for good reason, I suppose. As perhaps he's still hasn't figured out how to shift gears. Course, what do you wanna bet. He's turned into a sailor... But, even sailors get stumped. Clapton has like thrown anchor and what do boats do when that happens they go in circles, right ? That's not very good, unless it's one of those anchors which has a under water parachute attached to it. (a sea anchor, which are probably designed for sailboats, not yachts). That guy better start listening to what that gal says, cause she'll help him get back on his game. If he wants to... No doubt, the first things she's going to say is "get a haircut" and look like somebody. I'll bet her fans don't talk thru her shows !! --------- Tell Doyle , Sr... He needs some pretty girls up on stage dancing to some of his songs. He's got some fans, he could make more with some pretty girls, singing along. You guys want to see my pictures of Tiptonville and Ridgely, TN. From jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com Tue May 13 12:25:55 2008 From: jvlahakis at hinshawlaw.com (James Vlahakis) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 11:25:55 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] "Ain't Nobody's Business If I Yell" CD recorded RAH March 6, 1993 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: How many Slowhanders have a copy of this excellent show Ain't Nobody's Business If I Yell"? Some of you may know it was privately recorded and expertly "remastered" by fellow Slowhanders! I don't need a copy of this show, I'm just curious to know how many people have copies of this show via the efforts of others.

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He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: Sorry about that change of address notice that went out and got posted However you now know it to send me a copy of an EC show from Florida (hint-hint) :-) Scott -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From drpr at earthlink.net Tue May 13 23:52:45 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 23:52:45 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Cleveland crowd Message-ID: <000c01c8b576$794e92a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP> > I'm 6'2" so I'm not afraid to get in anyone's face. > Since I will be with Sammy at the Cleveland show, > we may have to take things into our own hands. James, I'll be there, too, and I can be a pretty formidable figure, as seen in this actual picture from the Tampa show: www.slowhand.net/skullcap.jpg And, of course, this guy will be there, too: http://www.slowhand.net/images/2004_0730_162308AA.JPG -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed May 14 09:57:02 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 08:57:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] concert experiences Message-ID: <11709716.1034901210773422316.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> 1. barfed on at my first concert (Ozzy/Motley Crue in 1982) - the guy even had a trash bag and missed it! i was obviously not deterred at age 12 to attend future shows. my second one was 2 years later seeing EC for the first time on the "Behind the Sun Tour" at Blossom Music Center, where I will see him again in 2 weeks. Could not believe he opened with "Tulsa Time" (one of my faves at the time, and a joy to see again at Crossroads last summer). 2. the girl that yells out "Eric, I LOOOOOOVE YOU!" must get around, as i have seen her at a few EC shows over the years. 3. MSG fans are the WORST as far as talking during the show, calling on their cell phones, etc. 4. 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Blossom was the first outdoor "shed" venue ever built back in the 70's. it was constructed as the summer home for the cleveland orchestra, therefore it is acoustically superb. it is out in the middle of a national park area, absolutely beautiful setting but a pain to get in and out of. free parking, but it is a HIKE and a half!! they just recently started charging $20 for closer parking on paved lots closer to the venue..... l8r sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Wed May 14 14:01:21 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:01:21 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 108 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00ed01c8b5ec$8793f870$96bbe950$@net> Download RealPlayer from the internet for free. 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From dkessler4466 at hotmail.com Wed May 14 15:41:10 2008 From: dkessler4466 at hotmail.com (David Kessler) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:41:10 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 111 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: DC fans are the absolute worst for any show Tampa fans are great for both the Boss and EC _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 14 17:59:21 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:59:21 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] The chick that yells "Eric I love yooooou"... Message-ID: <92e25ad00805141459l4766bdcewf1995612294cda3f@mail.gmail.com> Get a photograph of her.... This has to be the gal he noted in his book as to "doing her", if she's at some of his shows. What's that tell you. If Clapton had a brain, along with Doyle Sr. He'd get some hot arse looking ladies in a select up front in cheering section and of course, have one or two that can half way sing well, something which the crowd would remember by... As one can imagine doing one show after the other - can you imagine how boring that must be for those guys. I mean, at least something like that would put a smile on the faces as well as the crowds. Course, probably be expensive to haul these ladies around... So they'd be wise to have some guy call up some of the strip joints in those fair cities to see if some of those ladies would like a ticket to the show at say - half price. He'd be so wise to select the gal out of the crowd and bring her up on stage and don't you know what kind of a photo op that'd be for him. (Doyle Jr. call your dad an have him do the same thing). One thing I do have to ponder - is why are hot looking chicks void on some of his DVD's. I mean, beauty is not a bad thing... Guys pretty well expect it and if it's not there, well... Put it this way... Imagine if every DJ in the nation watched the MSG show and noted about all the hot looking women in the MSG DVD. Do you think sales would increase, just by the mere chance of guys taking a gander of some pretty girls... Absolutely. From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 14 18:11:37 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 15:11:37 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Course, some times strippers aren't all that classy Message-ID: <92e25ad00805141511y7e9ecf26vc1c4fa3b5f086493@mail.gmail.com> Hence, probably would be easier to call Hugh Hefner and arrange for a few playboy bunnies to show up. As they do have a set of standards to go by. As you can bet every city has few, and they don't have to be 19 years old, as they all seem to age pretty well.... Call Hef, Clapton... make that a reality. Wonder what Winwood, have to say about something like that !!! From info at whereseric.com Wed May 14 19:35:00 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:35:00 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC XI - Charity Cricket Match on 8 June Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0805141635v5ecfbc01lc23f411e8be45165@mail.gmail.com> Hello everyone... The Governors of the Longacre School have announced a charity cricket match on Sunday 8 June 2008: Eric Clapton XI vs. The Bunburys. Tickets for the event *must* be purchased in advance. For full details, including the provisional list of players, please visit: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/05/eric-clapton-xi-bunburys-charity-cricket-match-2008.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 deltanick at comcast.net Wed May 14 21:18:04 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 21:18:04 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Loud "Fans" Message-ID: Why would anyone want to show up drunk or stoned? I've never done that, and I've had the opportunity of enjoying what Eric Clapton sounds like for real, many times. It's also great to be able to remember it. But during the show, leave me the hell alone. I want to listen and enjoy. And please be quiet! DeltaNick P.S. Getting drunk AFTER the show, however, is perfectly okay. From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 14 22:45:45 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 19:45:45 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton, tell that Bill Wyman Message-ID: <92e25ad00805141945p240618ddj74d44a275be8cb6c@mail.gmail.com> He needs to return and update his Blues book, as it's out of print. Seems he got to Ripley, Tennessee and quit. I'm baffled why he didn't cover in his book Cairo, IL or St. Louis... Cairo especially is having a hard time defining itself - RIGHT NOW. All they have is a simple museum with some really old photographs which are housed in the city library. Tell Wyman to contact Pinetop Perkins, or BB King... I'm sure there are many others who have some really interesting stories... Which that guy can pick up where he left off... Or should I refer it to Robert Plant or Pete Townsend (and his Bambi - Air Stream Mobile Home). Lets hope Pete Townsend's girlfriend goes to that Cricket Match and does a video podcast of the whole event. I wonder, if Townsend's lady friend would be up to do a book. From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Thu May 15 01:04:23 2008 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 22:04:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] MOI? Message-ID: <584187.65189.qm@web80004.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Me? tell someone to shutthefuckup? But, I am so shy! :-) Mel you were with me on June 2, 1998 at ARCO when the woman behind us was YAPPING all night. Finally, I turned around and said, "I didn't pay $75 to listen to you yap all night" She shut up after that. A-holes. People complain about MSG, but all the big places are bad. The UC in Chicago can be awful, too. I agree with Sam, after seeing shows all over the world, RAH is the best, audience wise. Maybe the best period. Forwarded Message From: "Mel Boss" To: Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:17:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] concert audience I've been pretty lucky considering the number of concerts I've attended. No one's barfed on me, spilled a beer on me or tried to kill me - yet. For the most part, the people around me have been quite civil. The concert-going-inebriates are a pitiful lot for the most part - I don't understand the logic of going to a program and then getting so wasted that you won't remember it the following morning (on $8-beers to boot). I preferred the days when the concert-air was thick, and contact-highs were inescapable... Here's a story somewhat humorous and pathetic - that I'll bet Rick Batty remembers. He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Thu May 15 01:56:54 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 06:56:54 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill P Message-ID: <001801c8b650$7a842a60$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> Hi all First of all can I say I'm glad to see the crowd's behaviour being discussed. The boot of SW/EC at MSG on the 28th is well and truly marred by that God awful woman and her incessant chatter. Why do they pay all that money and then talk all the way through? Even during the quiet and delicate moments??? Anyway, well done those who tell them to shut the f*** up! And secondly, I didn't join the get rid of Bill Mann campaign last time mainly because I though ignoring him was the best policy, however, this time please can I start the campaign? Bill P, "shut the fuck up"!!!!!!!!!! Go away! Be gone! Be not here! The postings are not even humorous they are just crap! GO AWAY! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mail at klaweb.de Thu May 15 04:49:56 2008 From: mail at klaweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 10:49:56 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill P + guitars on unplugged Message-ID: <482BF934.4010906@klaweb.de> Bill, ------------------------------------------------- "If Clapton had a brain..." "He'd be so wise to select the gal out of the crowd and bring her up on stage and don't you know what kind of a photo op that'd be for him. (Doyle Jr. call your dad an have him do the same thing)." "Call Hef, Clapton... make that a reality." "Clapton needs go on a diet for one thing, as those photos in Relix magazine with Winwood are not too flattering." "He's 62, but looks 72 at his website... The folks at Where's Eric needs some new photos for there website." "That guy better start listening to what that gal says, cause she'll help him get back on his game." ------------------------------------------------- please stop these postings. Please. EC needs no advice, at least not from you. Do you hear voices? (I know I can skip the posts, but it's hard to read a digest with so many jumps...) On-topic: I've updated the guitar information on my unplugged page, because the old information was wrong. Can anyone confirm 1. a Jose Ramirez III nylon string classical guitar, Madrid, 1992 2. a 1939 Martin 000-42, serial #73234, sold for US$ 791,500 at the Crossroads Guitar Auction 2004 3. a 1966 Martin 000-28 (converted to Style 000-45 pearl inlay by Mike Longworth), serial #208511, sold for US$ 186,700 at the Crossroads Guitar Auction 2004 4. a Martin D-12-20 12 string guitar 5. a Dobro in open G tuning ? Keep on, Gerd http://12bar.de From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Thu May 15 06:42:34 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 06:42:34 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] MSG Message-ID: <482C139A.8010801@yahoo.com> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Thu May 15 17:59:27 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 17:59:27 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] concert audience In-Reply-To: <317721.31834.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <317721.31834.qm@web82603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Mel's comment about the "girl" who had the lungs that could belt out "oh, Eric, I love youuuuu," reminded me of a Fleetwood Mac (unfortunately, post Peter Green Mac. I'm not THAT old-be quiet Delta Nick) concert I attended many moons ago. Someone kept yelling out, "I love you Stevie!" I didn't remember much about the show other than the goon who wouldn't quit yelling out his amorous feelings for Ms Nicks until a few years ago when I was back home relating the story to some friends when my running mate smacked me in the head and said, "You ass. That was YOU!" As I now recall, I distinctly remember I was "on" a pint of Southern Comfort. Those days, thankfully, are well behind me. So I guess, I was once one of those idiots who paid the money to be "heard" at the show. I think I've since learned to behave myself. Jeff _____ From: Mel Boss [mailto:darmel at sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:18 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] concert audience I've been pretty lucky considering the number of concerts I've attended. No one's barfed on me, spilled a beer on me or tried to kill me - yet. For the most part, the people around me have been quite civil. The concert-going-inebriates are a pitiful lot for the most part - I don't understand the logic of going to a program and then getting so wasted that you won't remember it the following morning (on $8-beers to boot). I preferred the days when the concert-air was thick, and contact-highs were inescapable... Here's a story somewhat humorous and pathetic - that I'll bet Rick Batty remembers. He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." Mel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Yes she was booed, but > didn't leave the stage, Instead she changed the rehearesed song to a > solo performance of Bob Marley's War, as (I would like to think) a > "fuck you" to all the narrow minded dipshits in the audience whose > understanding of the compexities of Ireland over the last few > centuries was limited to a single performance on Saturday Night Live. > Perhaps I could have phrased what happened better. With that said, this was yet another example of a self-absorbed performer falling into the "it's all about ME" trap. O'Connor made a political statement at an inappropriate place and time (SNL), and she did it in a manner that did *not* help advance her ideas (as she herself has admitted). This goes back to the "shut the fuck up and play yer geetar" discussions we've had in the past, to wit: 1) I don't go to concerts to hear about politics 2) I don't go to political events to hear music. For some reason, these barely literate cretins feel that because they have a (somewhat) captive audience, they have the right to prosleytize. Namely, because if they held a rally to speak about their personal views - no one would attend. I don't know who said it but it's true, "politics is show business for the ugly", and to carry the phrase a little further, "politics is for those who don't have the looks *or* talent for show business". I'm not even sure the views of the majority of the audience were far removed from her own ... again, I don't think it had as much to do as what she said, as where/when/and how she said it. Not really a big difference between this and for instance some self-obsessed actor/actress using an awards ceremony to veer off topic and rant on about some personal cause. Some friends dropped by the Party Pad here the other day, I had "Concert For George" cranking on the big screen. One of my friends would be the most casual of music fans (i.e. radio only), she recognized Eric Clapton, watched a few songs, and made an observation that I thought was pretty perceptive, and again this was coming from somone with *no* personal knowledge of the performers. She said "I get the feeling he's all about the music, no B.S., no talking, no dancing, no theatrics". Sounds good to me! ~AG From Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com Fri May 16 14:47:11 2008 From: Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com (Mark.Mainwaring at gtuk.com) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 19:47:11 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Mark Mainwaring/London/GrantThornton is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 16/05/2008 and will not return until 22/05/2008. I will be out of the office from 16 May and will return on Thursday 22 May. 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Where relevant, please note that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any written advice contained in, or attached to this e-mail is not intended and cannot be used, by any person for avoiding any US penalties that may be imposed under the US Internal Revenue Service Code. From apaleias at yahoo.com Fri May 16 15:39:45 2008 From: apaleias at yahoo.com (Andrew Paleias) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 12:39:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Sinead @ Bobfest In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <899620.53225.qm@web32201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I was at the show and I remember her coming out to a few scattered boos and her just standing there staring at the crowd for a few minutes. Her band wanted to start the song but she told them to wait a few times. The heavy booing started after a few minutes of her staring. Kris Kristoferson came out to comfort her when she started crying. and she finally did do her song, I always felt she was trying to antagonize the crowd and that she got what she wanted. She was just a minor player in what was an amazing collection of musicians. It was definitly one of the top shows that I've attended (and I've been to too many) Just my opinion and recollection of the event. Andy "... then again, my favorite part of Bobfest was seeing Sinead O'Connor booed off the stage." Sinead O'Connor wasn't 'booed off the stage'. Yes she was booed, but didn't leave the stage, Instead she changed the rehearesed song to a solo performance of Bob Marley's War, as (I would like to think) a "fuck you" to all the narrow minded dipshits in the audience whose understanding of the compexities of Ireland over the last few centuries was limited to a single performance on Saturday Night Live. Mind you, this is just my opinion, like all the posts on this here Digest. Tone -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rickbatty at gmail.com Fri May 16 18:09:01 2008 From: rickbatty at gmail.com (Richard Batty) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 15:09:01 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] MOI? In-Reply-To: <584187.65189.qm@web80004.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Mel, I think those beers must have clouded your memory :-) We drove up in your BMW ? I?ve never been in your Lotus ? yet. Also, that would have been out of character for me to say something like that ? I believe I said something myself to the person in question! But it was a great road trip. Cheers, Rick On 5/14/08 10:04 PM, "Lauren Blatt" wrote: > > Me? tell someone to shutthefuckup? But, I am so shy! :-) > > > > Mel you were with me on June 2, 1998 at ARCO when the woman behind us was > YAPPING all night. Finally, I turned around and said, "I didn't pay $75 to > listen to you yap all night" She shut up after that. A-holes. > > > > People complain about MSG, but all the big places are bad. The UC in Chicago > can be awful, too. > > > > I agree with Sam, after seeing shows all over the world, RAH is the best, > audience wise. Maybe the best period. > > > > Forwarded Message > > From: "Mel Boss" > To: > Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:17:40 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: [Slowhand] concert audience > > > > > > I've been pretty lucky considering the number of concerts I've attended. No > one's barfed on me, spilled a beer on me or tried to kill me - yet. For the > most part, the people around me have been quite civil. The > concert-going-inebriates are a pitiful lot for the most part - I don't > understand the logic of going to a program and then getting so wasted that you > won't remember it the following morning (on $8-beers to boot). I preferred the > days when the concert-air was thick, and contact-highs were inescapable... > Here's a story somewhat humorous and pathetic - that I'll bet Rick Batty > remembers. He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute > to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black > Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor > about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what > would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson > for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of > the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I > love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be > avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over > to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri May 16 21:44:20 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 18:44:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Sacto Yarn Message-ID: <68516.13735.qm@web82608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Bimmer, huh? Well, that sure takes the glimmer off this yarn :-o We'll need to compare notes at tomorrow's BBQ... If you all the yarns I spun When I was sober, And brought them together For just one night, I know theyd never match My sweet imagination Everything looks worse in black and white... Mel Mel, I think those beers must have clouded your memory :-) ?We drove up in your BMW ? I?ve never been in your Lotus ? yet. ?Also, that would have been out of character for me to say something like that ? I believe I said something myself to the person in question! But it was a great road trip. Cheers, Rick On 5/14/08 10:04 PM, "Lauren Blatt" wrote: Me? tell someone to shutthefuckup? ?But, I am so shy! ?:-) ? Mel you were with me on June 2, 1998 at ARCO when the woman behind us was YAPPING all night. ?Finally, I turned around and said, "I didn't pay $75 to listen to you yap all night" ?She shut up after that. ?A-holes. ?? People complain about MSG, but all the big places are bad. ?The UC in Chicago can be awful, too. ?? I agree with Sam, after seeing shows all over the world, RAH is the best, audience wise. ?Maybe the best period. ?? ?? Forwarded Message ?????? ??From: ?"Mel Boss" ? ??To: ??? ??Date: ?Tue, 13 May 2008 10:17:40 -0700 (PDT) ? ??Subject: ?[Slowhand] concert audience?? ? ?? I've been pretty lucky considering the number of concerts I've attended. No one's barfed on me, spilled a beer on me or tried to kill me ?- yet. For the most part, the people around me have been quite civil. The concert-going-inebriates are a pitiful lot for the most part - I don't understand the logic of going to a program and then getting so wasted that you won't remember it the following morning (on $8-beers to boot). I preferred the days when the concert-air was thick, and contact-highs were inescapable... Here's a story somewhat humorous and pathetic - ?that I'll bet Rick Batty remembers. He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Fri May 16 22:58:56 2008 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 19:58:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Sacto Yarn In-Reply-To: <68516.13735.qm@web82608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <568758.42065.qm@web80001.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> BBQ???? And I wasn't invited??????? Eh, I am in New York right now anyway. Have fun. Will Betsy be there? Mel Boss wrote: Bimmer, huh? Well, that sure takes the glimmer off this yarn :-o We'll need to compare notes at tomorrow's BBQ... If you all the yarns I spun When I was sober, And brought them together For just one night, I know theyd never match My sweet imagination Everything looks worse in black and white... Mel Mel, I think those beers must have clouded your memory :-) We drove up in your BMW ? I?ve never been in your Lotus ? yet. Also, that would have been out of character for me to say something like that ? I believe I said something myself to the person in question! But it was a great road trip. Cheers, Rick On 5/14/08 10:04 PM, "Lauren Blatt" wrote: Me? tell someone to shutthefuckup? But, I am so shy! :-) Mel you were with me on June 2, 1998 at ARCO when the woman behind us was YAPPING all night. Finally, I turned around and said, "I didn't pay $75 to listen to you yap all night" She shut up after that. A-holes. People complain about MSG, but all the big places are bad. The UC in Chicago can be awful, too. I agree with Sam, after seeing shows all over the world, RAH is the best, audience wise. Maybe the best period. Forwarded Message From: "Mel Boss" To: Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:17:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] concert audience I've been pretty lucky considering the number of concerts I've attended. No one's barfed on me, spilled a beer on me or tried to kill me - yet. For the most part, the people around me have been quite civil. The concert-going-inebriates are a pitiful lot for the most part - I don't understand the logic of going to a program and then getting so wasted that you won't remember it the following morning (on $8-beers to boot). I preferred the days when the concert-air was thick, and contact-highs were inescapable... Here's a story somewhat humorous and pathetic - that I'll bet Rick Batty remembers. He and I met along the highway, where Rts80 and 680 join, enroute to Sacto for a Clapton show (Pilgrim Tour). Rick got in my car, a little black Lotus, and we continued on to ArcoArena. We got seated early on the floor about 20 rows from the stage and settled in with cold beers to enjoy what would prove to be a memorable show in that Clapton played his cherry-Gibson for most of the first-half. A "girl" behind us all through the first half of the show would scream out intermittently at the top of her lungs, "Oh, Eric I love youuuu." I have no idea what she was on, but whatever it was should be avoided at any cost. At one point, near absolute frustration, Rick leaned over to me commenting, "If Lauren were here, she'd tell her to shutthefuckup..." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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A poignant response, which of course clearly puts both incidents (SNL and MSG) in the correct perspective (I sometimes get a little emotional). Mind you, I remember watching the Oscars in '73 as a very naive 21 year old in OZ, and wondering what a good looking Indian woman was doing speaking on behalf of Marlon. This prompted further investigation on my part, which did make me aware of the Wounded Knee incident and further, the history of the American Indians. This flowed on and prompted a little more research into the Aboriginal struggle (especially "The Stolen Generation") here in Australia. So I suppose sometimes mixing politics and show business can have a positive outcome to a few plebs (like me) learning a little about the real world. Perhaps subtle is the way to go rather than the provocative (SNL). Tone PS Obligatory EC content - I never tire of Concert For George. PPS One highlight of mixing politics and music that DID work for me was at the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics when all the members of Midnight Oil wore T-shirts with the word "Sorry" emblazoned on the front whilst performing their number. A direct response to the then Prime Minister's refusal to apologise to the above mentioned 'Stolen Generation'. (political rant well and truly over now) T _________________________________________________________________ Search for local singles online @ Lavalife - Click here http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30290&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Search_OCT07&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It's my opinion that there exists a fine line between expressing protest and preaching, and, perhaps, it's better to just let your art speak for itself, and let it be... Mel Respectfully, I disagree. I have no problem with artists expressing their political views. Frank Zappa, who said "shut up and play the guitar" was very politically active in many causes. The poet Shelly himself stated "poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world"... In my opinion, politics is far to important in our lives to leave to the politicians. Thank God for Ms. O'Connor, and for John Lennon, and Bob Geldoff who risk their careers to do what they feel is right. Politics gets a bad name because of all the corruption, but I'm thankful that every day I can get up and express my opinion on anything and that you can disagree with me or boo me or ignore me.It's very cool...Garret -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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What strikes me the most are the interviews with so many band members: Steve Jordan, Willie Weeks, Tim Carmon, Chris Stainton and a shared interview with Michelle John and Sharon White. Other highlights include a Clapton/Winwood concert series review, a discussion of guitars we know and love which were bought by Guitar Center, a write-up of the Mayer/Clapton Good Morning America performance, gray market and legitimate releases and lots of photos from Sam and Gene Shaw. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vdas5 at hotmail.com Mon May 19 21:17:45 2008 From: vdas5 at hotmail.com (VIC DAWSON) Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:17:45 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric in Atlantic City Message-ID: I find myself with a couple of extra tickets for Eric at the Borgata in Atlantic City this weekend. Great seats. Face value. Thanks vdas5 at hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ E-mail for the greater good. 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I'll bet if he really had it going on he could sell his own brand of bottled water. ---------- Hey look it's the Gibson Guitar 5K fun run, on June 13. http://www.gibsonguitar5k.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=site.display&page_id=1829 From jwalasko at telus.net Tue May 20 18:08:07 2008 From: jwalasko at telus.net (John Walasko) Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:07 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] "Sunshine Of Your Love" in a current North American TV commercial Message-ID: <7CFDCDA2-C6B0-4DA6-A6EC-7DBAED687B79@telus.net> Hi Slowhanders, For those that haven't seen it... The Bruce/Brown/Clapton composition "Sunshine Of Your Love" is featured in a men's hair-coloring commercial currently running on North American TV. The ad features various models/actors who we are to believe are in their late fifties, although they look to be in their forties, and they have lifestyles of men in their twenties. 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URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat May 24 06:09:55 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:09:55 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Hero Message-ID: <00bd01c8bd86$5151ecd0$0200a8c0@GX270> Guitar Hero http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=d55fb284-ca9a-40b2-8b4d-52a1bcdc9c3a Although his recent output has been criticized as being bland and undistinguished, there's little doubt that Eric Clapton remains a master of blues-rock guitar BERNARD PERUSSE, The Gazette Published: 51 minutes ago ... But he's Eric Clapton! That's where discussion of the legendary guitarist's work often seems to come to an end. Because of Clapton's musical standing and personal likability, criticism of his work generally seems to fall under the radar. Even author Christopher Hjort's casual - perhaps unintentional - indictment is almost tossed off in the afterword of his chronicle Strange Brew: Eric Clapton and the British Blues Boom 1965-1970. The book is an exhaustive, day-by-day account of the heyday of British blues artists. "All these years later," Hjort writes, "Clapton's career still rests on his groundbreaking guitar playing during those remarkable years from 1965 to 1970." Full stop. End of update. Clapton's last undeniably brilliant album, the Derek & the Dominos project Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, was released in 1970 - so is it possible that Hjort's statement, taken to its logical conclusion, is right? Has old Slowhand essentially been coasting on his reputation for some 38 years? As his superstardom has grown and his household-name status has become unassailable, has his music declined in direct proportion? It's a radical theory, and probably not entirely fair. At 63, Clapton has yet to record bland arrangements of supper-club standards, like Rod Stewart, or write for Disney cartoons, like Elton John. In fact, at regular intervals in recent years, we've heard moments of beautiful fretwork from the man some consider the master of blues-rock guitar. Still, those flashes of inspiration tend to be in the context of second-nature blues cover albums or reunions with old bandmates from the Cream and Blind Faith era. While compilations are generally not a satisfactory way to judge an artist's career, the recently released - and laughably mistitled - Complete Clapton tells a strangely unsettling story. Most of Disc One, moving from Cream's I Feel Free (1966) through the late-'70s sweet toe-tapping period of Lay Down Sally and Promises, gives you every reason to catch his show Wednesday night at the Bell Centre. The fact that you can actually sing along with every note of so many Clapton solos from this era speaks volumes about the lyrical brilliance of his playing. But trouble comes with Disc 2, which revisits the 1980s and brings us up to date. Here's where you'll find all the justification you need for saving the $125 top ticket price and staying home. No artist of Clapton's stature should ever have released songs as utterly useless as It's in the Way That You Use It, Miss You or Change the World. Yet in the end, Disc One wins and the Bell Centre show becomes a must-see. In fact, if Clapton's entire legacy were narrowed down to his sole recording with John Mayall's band, Cream's Disraeli Gears and the Dominos album, you'd still want to be in the presence of such greatness Wednesday night. The sharp, piercing, sustained guitar sound Clapton fans love to bask in came about by accident, while he was playing on the seminal album Blues Breakers: John Mayall with Eric Clapton (1966). That's where it all really started - both for him and for an entire generation of blues-rock guitarists. Clapton, a disciple of B.B. King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy and Robert Johnson, was then playing a Gibson Les Paul - not a Stratocaster, which is the brand that ultimately became so closely associated with him. Turning the bass all the way up on one of the Les Paul's pickups - almost to distortion point - and kicking the guitar's volume to max, the 21-year-old wonderkid began to play the notes that changed everything. "I would hit a note, hold it, and give it some vibrato with my fingers, until it sustained, and then the distortion would turn into feedback," the musician wrote in Clapton: The Autobiography, published last October. "It was all of these things, plus the distortion, that created what I suppose you could call my sound." The sound wasn't new. It was just presented in a radical, fresh, rock-savvy new package that turned far more heads than its source material. Blues giant Buddy Guy sure recognized it. The owners of Guy's label, Chess Records, had rejected his attempts to turn up the amp and introduce feedback since 1960. "They used to run me out of the studio, saying, 'Get outta here. Don't nobody want to hear that noise,' " he said in a Gazette interview last year. When the label's co-founder, Leonard Chess, heard Clapton's million-selling take on the bluesman's basic blueprint, he saw the light and sent for Guy. "He put on the Cream record and said, 'You've been trying to give us this stuff all your life and we were too dumb to know.' He bent over and told me to kick him," Guy told the Gazette. "I felt like doing it, too." Cream, which lasted only two years, further redefined the idea of a rock band before the trio - Clapton, with bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker - broke up in 1968. From that point on, rock musicians were often expected to actually play on the kind of improvisation level jazz performers were used to. At its best, Cream was inspired. At its worst, the group was self-indulgent and boring. "Complacency set in," Clapton wrote. "I began to be quite ashamed of being in Cream, because I thought it was a con. It wasn't really developing from where we were. As we made our voyage across America, we were being exposed to extremely strong and powerful influences, with jazz and rock 'n' roll that was growing up around us, and it seemed that we weren't learning from it." Clapton began to listen to the unadorned roots rock of the Band, which got him interested in the simple verities: songs over Strats. His first, self-titled, solo album, released in 1970, was wonderful in its own right but in retrospect, you can hear the seeds of pleasant-tune underachieving that would reach its nadir in the next decade. In that context, the arrival of the Layla album a few months later seems like a one-off glorious farewell to the days of high-octane blues glory. >From that point on, at least in the recording studio, Clapton's work became inconsequential. While the excellent Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies box set shows that his onstage fire - even during the booze-fuelled '70s - never fully went out, each studio album has seemed more forgettable than the last. His most recent disc without a collaborator, Back Home, is as tepid and disposable as they come. But we still love him. We grieved with him when he lost his young son, Conor, in a tragic accident in 1991. We cheered him on in his hard-won sobriety (20 years and counting). We continue to applaud the financial and artistic muscle he puts behind his Crossroads Center in Antigua, for recovering addicts. And if his impressively self-critical autobiography sometimes reveals him as a pampered rock star who has collected and dropped women with alarming frequency, or seems to buy a new house somewhere every few days, he mostly comes off as a mensch. So maybe the best thing to do is go back and listen to his solo on Cream's original Sunshine of Your Love (no later versions will do). And as every note comes back to you, remember that a lifetime of unplugged snoozers could never erase that. Eric Clapton, with opening act Robert Randolph and the Family Band, performs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Centre. Tickets cost $69.50 to $124.50. Phone 514-790-1245 or go to www.admission.com. bperusse at thegazette.canwest.com ? The Gazette (Montreal) 2008 From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat May 24 06:27:17 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:27:17 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Older is mostly better Message-ID: <00c301c8bd88$bdd9d230$0200a8c0@GX270> Time for a joke: What do women and cow-pats have in common? The older they are, the easier they are to pick up! Sorry, I thought of it, so I had to say it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When looking at the work of Eric Clapton, older is mostly better http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=879598dd-212e-4db1-9d7f-e0fdfd20b96a&p=2 BERNARD PERUSSE, The Gazette Published: 2 hours ago If you need a nudge in your deliberations over whether to see Eric Clapton on Wednesday night, consider the following hall-of-fame performances, in chronological order: 1. All Your Love (John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, 1966): Clapton, just turned 21, slashes out a razor-sharp solo on the album that showed the way to a new generation of players. 2. Tales of Brave Ulysses (Cream, 1967): One of the most perfect uses of the wah-wah pedal in rock history. 3. White Room (Cream, 1968): On this larger-than-life rocker, Clapton, unable to restrain himself, stomps all over everything in his path. 4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles, 1968): You don't get invited to play on a Beatles record every day, much less contribute a memorable series of licks. George Harrison's classic benefited from the Clapton chops in a big way. 5. Presence of the Lord (Blind Faith, 1969): This soulful ballad, written by Clapton and sung by Steve Winwood, takes off into the stratosphere with Clapton's unhinged solo. 6. Comin' Home (Delaney and Bonnie, 1969): The treat in this chugging little number is listening to Clapton play off the guitars of Delaney Bramlett and Dave Mason. 7. After Midnight (1970): One of his most joyous solos. 8. Anyday (Derek and the Dominos, 1970): This maelstrom of wonderful noise, courtesy of old E.C.'s Sunburst Fender Stratocaster and friendly competition from co-guitarist Duane Allman, is a heart-stopper - but, really, just about any track from the Layla album could have qualified for this slot. 9. The Sky Is Crying (1975): This gloriously-wrecked interpretation of the Elmore James song features a solo from Clapton that really does gently weep. 10. Dirty City (Steve Winwood, 2008): Just in case you doubted whether he could still do it, Clapton sounds like he's playing for his life on this tale of urban and family decay, from longtime collaborator Winwood's otherwise undistinguished new album. But then there's the flip side. This list of best-forgotten Clapton records proves at least two things: he should never remake old hits and he should steer clear of songs with "heaven" in the title. And maybe Bob Dylan isn't his best source of material, either. 1. Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1975): A faux-reggae take on one of Dylan's most overrated songs falls flat. 2. Sign Language (1976): This Dylan throwaway, with His Bobness singing way up in the mix, sets a new standard in sloppiness. 3. Heaven Is One Step Away (1985): More cod-reggae, dreadful drum machines and calypso synths. Not exactly what you look for in a Clapton track. 4. It's in the Way That You Use It (1986): Written for Martin Scorsese's The Colour of Money, with Robbie Robertson. Clearly, neither director nor musicians were at the top of their game. 5. Miss You (1986): Proof - as if any were needed - that no one escaped the production values of the 1980s, which defined an era of collective musical insanity. 6. After Midnight (remake) (1988): No one quite understood why an alcoholic would rearrange one of his biggies for a beer commercial. And that issue overshadowed the absolute horror of this new version. 7. Tears in Heaven (1992): Is it possible to feel true compassion for the tragedy of his son's death, which inspired the song, and still think his biggest hit is a crummy record? 8. Layla (Unplugged remake) (1992): It took much willpower to hold on to the magic of the original in the face if this ill-advised supper-club version. 9. Change the World (1996): This piece of easy-listening pop, a collaboration with Babyface for the soundtrack of the John Travolta movie Phenomenon, was a hit and a Grammy winner. But then again, Macarena spent 14 weeks at No. 1 during the same year. 10. One Track Mind (2005): Let's just hope there aren't too many more light-as-air, mid-tempo yawners like this in Clapton's future. From the entirely unremarkable Back Home album. ? The Gazette (Montreal) 2008 From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sat May 24 20:59:01 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:59:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Hero In-Reply-To: <00bd01c8bd86$5151ecd0$0200a8c0@GX270> References: <00bd01c8bd86$5151ecd0$0200a8c0@GX270> Message-ID: <9FA162339148412D8D0CBA4565777019@1NVTLC1> The Gibson Les Paul. I've been dying to see and hear Eric play a Les Paul again and this note, plus the recent photo of him in the recent edition of "Where's Eric" playing a Les Paul, prompted me to ask, "How often does he pick one up and play?" I'm really interested to know if he played one occasionally during the last tour as it certainly looks that way from the aforementioned photo. As Delta Nick and I have discussed, Eric's Les Paul sound and playing was what really set him apart from his peers. Wish he'd break one out on this tour, specifically in Cleveland... -----Original Message----- From: John Mills [mailto:turbineltd at btconnect.com] Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:10 AM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: [Slowhand] Guitar Hero Guitar Hero http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=d55fb284-ca9a- 40b2-8b4d-52a1bcdc9c3a Although his recent output has been criticized as being bland and undistinguished, there's little doubt that Eric Clapton remains a master of blues-rock guitar BERNARD PERUSSE, The Gazette Published: 51 minutes ago ... But he's Eric Clapton! That's where discussion of the legendary guitarist's work often seems to come to an end. Because of Clapton's musical standing and personal likability, criticism of his work generally seems to fall under the radar. Even author Christopher Hjort's casual - perhaps unintentional - indictment is almost tossed off in the afterword of his chronicle Strange Brew: Eric Clapton and the British Blues Boom 1965-1970. The book is an exhaustive, day-by-day account of the heyday of British blues artists. "All these years later," Hjort writes, "Clapton's career still rests on his groundbreaking guitar playing during those remarkable years from 1965 to 1970." Full stop. End of update. Clapton's last undeniably brilliant album, the Derek & the Dominos project Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs, was released in 1970 - so is it possible that Hjort's statement, taken to its logical conclusion, is right? Has old Slowhand essentially been coasting on his reputation for some 38 years? As his superstardom has grown and his household-name status has become unassailable, has his music declined in direct proportion? It's a radical theory, and probably not entirely fair. At 63, Clapton has yet to record bland arrangements of supper-club standards, like Rod Stewart, or write for Disney cartoons, like Elton John. In fact, at regular intervals in recent years, we've heard moments of beautiful fretwork from the man some consider the master of blues-rock guitar. Still, those flashes of inspiration tend to be in the context of second-nature blues cover albums or reunions with old bandmates from the Cream and Blind Faith era. While compilations are generally not a satisfactory way to judge an artist's career, the recently released - and laughably mistitled - Complete Clapton tells a strangely unsettling story. Most of Disc One, moving from Cream's I Feel Free (1966) through the late-'70s sweet toe-tapping period of Lay Down Sally and Promises, gives you every reason to catch his show Wednesday night at the Bell Centre. The fact that you can actually sing along with every note of so many Clapton solos from this era speaks volumes about the lyrical brilliance of his playing. But trouble comes with Disc 2, which revisits the 1980s and brings us up to date. Here's where you'll find all the justification you need for saving the $125 top ticket price and staying home. No artist of Clapton's stature should ever have released songs as utterly useless as It's in the Way That You Use It, Miss You or Change the World. Yet in the end, Disc One wins and the Bell Centre show becomes a must-see. In fact, if Clapton's entire legacy were narrowed down to his sole recording with John Mayall's band, Cream's Disraeli Gears and the Dominos album, you'd still want to be in the presence of such greatness Wednesday night. The sharp, piercing, sustained guitar sound Clapton fans love to bask in came about by accident, while he was playing on the seminal album Blues Breakers: John Mayall with Eric Clapton (1966). That's where it all really started - both for him and for an entire generation of blues-rock guitarists. Clapton, a disciple of B.B. King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy and Robert Johnson, was then playing a Gibson Les Paul - not a Stratocaster, which is the brand that ultimately became so closely associated with him. Turning the bass all the way up on one of the Les Paul's pickups - almost to distortion point - and kicking the guitar's volume to max, the 21-year-old wonderkid began to play the notes that changed everything. "I would hit a note, hold it, and give it some vibrato with my fingers, until it sustained, and then the distortion would turn into feedback," the musician wrote in Clapton: The Autobiography, published last October. "It was all of these things, plus the distortion, that created what I suppose you could call my sound." The sound wasn't new. It was just presented in a radical, fresh, rock-savvy new package that turned far more heads than its source material. Blues giant Buddy Guy sure recognized it. The owners of Guy's label, Chess Records, had rejected his attempts to turn up the amp and introduce feedback since 1960. "They used to run me out of the studio, saying, 'Get outta here. Don't nobody want to hear that noise,' " he said in a Gazette interview last year. When the label's co-founder, Leonard Chess, heard Clapton's million-selling take on the bluesman's basic blueprint, he saw the light and sent for Guy. "He put on the Cream record and said, 'You've been trying to give us this stuff all your life and we were too dumb to know.' He bent over and told me to kick him," Guy told the Gazette. "I felt like doing it, too." Cream, which lasted only two years, further redefined the idea of a rock band before the trio - Clapton, with bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker - broke up in 1968. From that point on, rock musicians were often expected to actually play on the kind of improvisation level jazz performers were used to. At its best, Cream was inspired. At its worst, the group was self-indulgent and boring. "Complacency set in," Clapton wrote. "I began to be quite ashamed of being in Cream, because I thought it was a con. It wasn't really developing from where we were. As we made our voyage across America, we were being exposed to extremely strong and powerful influences, with jazz and rock 'n' roll that was growing up around us, and it seemed that we weren't learning from it." Clapton began to listen to the unadorned roots rock of the Band, which got him interested in the simple verities: songs over Strats. His first, self-titled, solo album, released in 1970, was wonderful in its own right but in retrospect, you can hear the seeds of pleasant-tune underachieving that would reach its nadir in the next decade. In that context, the arrival of the Layla album a few months later seems like a one-off glorious farewell to the days of high-octane blues glory. >From that point on, at least in the recording studio, Clapton's work became inconsequential. While the excellent Crossroads 2: Live in the Seventies box set shows that his onstage fire - even during the booze-fuelled '70s - never fully went out, each studio album has seemed more forgettable than the last. His most recent disc without a collaborator, Back Home, is as tepid and disposable as they come. But we still love him. We grieved with him when he lost his young son, Conor, in a tragic accident in 1991. We cheered him on in his hard-won sobriety (20 years and counting). We continue to applaud the financial and artistic muscle he puts behind his Crossroads Center in Antigua, for recovering addicts. And if his impressively self-critical autobiography sometimes reveals him as a pampered rock star who has collected and dropped women with alarming frequency, or seems to buy a new house somewhere every few days, he mostly comes off as a mensch. So maybe the best thing to do is go back and listen to his solo on Cream's original Sunshine of Your Love (no later versions will do). And as every note comes back to you, remember that a lifetime of unplugged snoozers could never erase that. Eric Clapton, with opening act Robert Randolph and the Family Band, performs Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Centre. Tickets cost $69.50 to $124.50. Phone 514-790-1245 or go to www.admission.com. bperusse at thegazette.canwest.com C The Gazette (Montreal) 2008 From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 25 22:48:45 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 19:48:45 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton just needs to try something new. Message-ID: <92e25ad00805251948h7a3b115aga1ebd3c37ebefdbc@mail.gmail.com> He's wearing out the blues and his logic in his brain is saying (just like a gambler - just one more try) Ditto that for a alcoholic. He's rid himself of the 8oz curls and shot glasses.... But the mental code in his brain is still saying - just one more try. "STOP PLAYING THE BLUES MUSIC" It's really that elementary ! I wonder if he's much on Folk Music... Course, lets step back a moment. What's his hobbies... Fly fishing is one, right... Ya know, there are tons of different types of flies and bugs... but when you get down to it. There are just a few that work, really - really well. I'll bet if he looked lately at his rod and reel, he'll see something he's over looked these past few years. What's that sound of that line flying over head. Dumb question - is Sheryl Crow really from Kennett ? From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Sun May 25 23:06:18 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 20:06:18 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Look on the rod near the base Message-ID: <92e25ad00805252006y2dd54f03q37f4f2ff508c5cf8@mail.gmail.com> Where one attaches the loose fly when they are finished fishing for the day. The little loop. Imagine if some little kid came walking along and got hooked on their dress, what's the first thing a child would do. Probably would be your luck - they'd take off running down the hall and that expensive rod wouldn't be so expensive anymore. From drpr at earthlink.net Mon May 26 12:28:15 2008 From: drpr at earthlink.net (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 12:28:15 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [Slowhand] Setlist in Atlantic City Message-ID: <23472849.1211819295584.JavaMail.root@elwamui-mouette.atl.sa.earthlink.net> This is second or third hand info (Thanks G, AG and LQ). Ordinarily, I would wait for those who attended the concert to give their personal accounts. However, I hope to jump start this forum: Motherless Children Key to the Highway(apparently Doyle sang quite a bit on this one) Hoochie Coochie Man Little Wing (Doyle took the 1st solo) Outside Woman Blues Double Trouble(THANK YOU LQ, It's now recorded to my cell!) Don't Knock My Love According to the setlist LQ got it says "Blues" next.(Maybe that means the acoustic set?) Rockin' Chair Motherless Child Travelin' Riverside Blues(apparently God spoke before this one with: "How about a little Robert Johnson.") Runnin' On Faith Tell the Truth Little Queen of Spades(LQ says he dropped the pick on this song) Before you Accuse Me Wonderful Tonight Layla(LQ says he skipped a line in the song, forgot maybe?) Cocaine Encore: Got my Mojo Workin' Now, I really have to take exception to all this talk of what Clapton needs to do differently. He doesn't need to do anything differently. He's starting his set with "Motherless Children" which is as close to Heaven as we are likely to see on Earth. But seriously, look at Clapton's career over the past dozen years and all the different things he has done. Everything from jazz to a Cream reunion. He's revisited the major highlights in his career and has even given us an autobiography. I for one, am happy with what he has done recently. It would be nice to hear him play Les Pauls and ES-335s a little more often, though :-) Steve From wdeli at aol.com Mon May 26 13:14:23 2008 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 13:14:23 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] blues Message-ID: <8CA8D6B13DD7771-640-736@mblk-d41.sysops.aol.com> you got to be kidding,"STOP PLAYING THE BLUE,S",come on! how would you know what goes on in a alcoholic,s mind,you been there? i have! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Mon May 26 13:43:04 2008 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 17:43:04 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton & Les Pauls today Message-ID: I don't really have any expectations to see/hear Clapton playing Les Pauls again. I believe this is an illusion many people have that if Clapton grab and play a LP, maybe he'll sound more like in Beano or Cream days. He won't, because... 1) It's not only the guitar, it's the amplifier too. Part of his "emotional" and raw sound these days depended on saturated Marshall amps, which he quit in favor of Fenders amps. 2) His musical conceptions/techniques has changed, he has no urge to prove anything or to stablished himself in the musical world, because he already done that then. Today he lacks the adrenaline of his young years, but he compensates with experience. He was a hell of a blues players those days (which he still is, but with a Fender tone - actually he played lots of Gibson guitars in From The Cradle, even Les Pauls according to himself in the Guitar World Interview, so if you listen to that record, you ARE listening him playing Les Paul now and then, if this sound is SO distiguished, go figure out which tracks...) Besides that, he's a wonderful singer and composer anyone who thinks he was a better singer/composer these days... He said songwriting was a real mysterious to him, he could take 1 year to come up with one song. Tales of Brave Ulysses and Presence of the Lord were the first good songs he wrote, and I began to consider him a real good singer only after August and Journeyman albums. He was much more a guitar player than a real complete musician, now he's pretty much at the same level as guitarrist / songwriter and singer, which I cannot see as a failure. 3) Everytime I saw him playing Les Pauls after Beano/Cream days, he sounded completely different from then - (Roger Waters 84' Tour, 88' Prince Trust Concert playing While my guitar with GH, Portland gig in 2001). So, to everyone who begs to see him playing LP, he had been doing that, but IT's NOT the same 60's sound. Actually the sound he got with his "turbo-boosted" strat in Cream reunion, to my ears, is even closer to Cream days then the sound he got with Les Pauls themselves in recent years/decades. No offense, but EC to is like a good "bottle of red wine", gets better with age. Just recentely I got Crossroads Fest 07' and Clapton proved to one of the best performances I ever saw from him, maybe not as a solo guitar players (those, for my taste are on FTC tour, only 12 yrs. ago, not in the 60's), but as a band. No 70's or 80's bands were better than the CGF band to my years. I'm a guitar player myself, but I praise the music overall not only guitar performances, otherwise I'd be in Steve Vai's digest. Just my 2 cents, Fabio --Anexo de Mensagem Encaminhado-- From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net To: turbineltd at btconnect.com; slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:59:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Slowhand] Guitar Hero The Gibson Les Paul. I've been dying to see and hear Eric play a Les Paul again and this note, plus the recent photo of him in the recent edition of "Where's Eric" playing a Les Paul, prompted me to ask, "How often does he pick one up and play?" I'm really interested to know if he played one occasionally during the last tour as it certainly looks that way from the aforementioned photo. As Delta Nick and I have discussed, Eric's Les Paul sound and playing was what really set him apart from his peers. Wish he'd break one out on this tour, specifically in Cleveland... _________________________________________________________________ Cansado de espa?o para s? 50 fotos? Conhe?a o Spaces, o site de relacionamentos com at? 6,000 fotos! http://www.amigosdomessenger.com.br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamt33 at comcast.net Mon May 26 14:44:30 2008 From: jamt33 at comcast.net (jamt33 at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 18:44:30 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] bill p Message-ID: <052620081844.2555.483B050E000D0557000009FB2200737478CCCC9B030E06@comcast.net> ??????????? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Mon May 26 21:07:39 2008 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 18:07:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Montreal Message-ID: <649853.22107.qm@web80009.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Is anything going on in Montreal before the show? If so, could you e-mail me llrrbb4 at aol.com THANKS!! Lauren From jsets1 at hotmail.com Tue May 27 12:47:15 2008 From: jsets1 at hotmail.com (James Setser) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 12:47:15 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton Ticket for Indy Show 5/30 for sale Message-ID: I have one ticket available for the Indy show this Friday I am having to go by myself If anyone is interested please email me at jsets1 at hotmail.com Thanks James Setser _________________________________________________________________ Make every e-mail and IM count. Join the i?m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?source=EML_WL_ MakeCount -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From darmel at sbcglobal.net Tue May 27 13:56:40 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 10:56:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Glad you said that... Message-ID: <820541.94528.qm@web82607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Glad that you said that, Steve. YES - "Motherless Children" was a perfect startup song! I watched some video footage from CGF2007 over the holiday weekend: on "Why Does Love"? where E cozied next to DT and they played double leads. That was a magical moment and?rare in that E doesn't "cozy" next to anyone very often, seems to enjoy his "space." That double lead?was so cool with DT doing slide and E at?times simulating slide in rigerous?fretwork-notebending. I also listened to the Tampa program thanks to the generosity of RickB, and I found that setlist very enjoyable. Sure, sometimes I wish that?E was eternally-40, and I'll bet he does too. In fact, come to think of it, I'll take some-o-that too! Thanks for posting, Steve! Mel >>Now, I really have to take exception to all this talk of what Clapton needs to do differently. >>He doesn't need to do anything differently.? He's starting his set with "Motherless Children" >>which is as close to Heaven as we are likely to see on Earth. >>But seriously, look at Clapton's career over the past dozen years and all the different things >>he has done.? Everything from jazz to a Cream reunion.? He's revisited the major highlights >>in his career and has even given us an autobiography.? I for one, am happy with what he >>has done recently.? 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Keep the blues, but get more into the vocals Message-ID: <92e25ad00805271351q625dd842ve74cc2d530b4cfaa@mail.gmail.com> Clapton from what I've heard, is more into his guitar tones... I'd like to heard a progressive beat like John Lee Hookers "Shake it baby"... That's sort of the direction he needs to go... That's what's missing from his tunes is the suggestive sexual bar lingo of men. Women actually do enjoy like being called "baby". He'd be wise have look thru some sheet music words, and pull out the words, which aren't spoken in this day and age because they were retired from our vocabulary. Say... and tell Sheryl Crow she needs a new hairdoo. I saw this chick over near Dyersburg with her little dog in the front passenger seat driving a RAV4, she looked half way hot... Thought I know it wasn't Sheryl Crow. Didn't see her face, hair looked great! Sharon Stone has a way she wears her hair up where she looks very modern and sophiscated, very chic ! Sharon Stone could clue her into some sexy styling... That SEMO hairdo, needs to be updated badly. Oh, yea... Columbia... whatever. Hey, I got a step brother that teaches up there.... Big into pottery. From mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk Tue May 27 16:57:53 2008 From: mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk (mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 16:57:53 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC and the fans that get up my nose. Message-ID: <8CA8E537788EB7E-14BC-1250@mblk-d36.sysops.aol.com> Hi all, It's been a while. I am sick to death of the complete and utter shite some people post on this here digest.? It was idiotic fans (if that's what they call themselves) that made me quit the EC Access forum. That Bill geezer, his posts are too much.? EC stop playing the blues??????? For f*&k sake man have a day off.? The best thing to do if that guy posts any further rubbish is to simply ignore him.? By replying we would just be encouraging him!!! Sorry, But he is too much, Paul C. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEPAULCOOKBAND WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PAULCOOKFOTOGRAFIX WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEPAULCOOKCONSPIRACY ________________________________________________________________________ AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a tour at http://info.aol.co.uk/homepage/ now. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Tue May 27 17:05:44 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 14:05:44 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Too bad Clapton doesn't provide feedback on his blog of his shows. Message-ID: <92e25ad00805271405u3ad5432eh3c6d867c774f1cdd@mail.gmail.com> Robin Trower, does find the time point out the quirks of his shows... from audio problems to equipment failures and such. EC is probably such a nice guy, he doesn't want to over stress his crew as in the blues style of music, it's not required to sound perfect. I'd like to see that guy play a cigarbox guitar. Something, really simple... Talk about a photo opportunity. Anything different. Something like that would get people talking, of course... At the start of the show, start out with something so simple and switch back to the Fender. How good is EC harp playing abilities ? Why doesn't he have somebody blowing a harp in his band ? Toward the end of his show, play all the old time favorites, which people came to hear, but introduce them to the blues. Lets hope when he's playing the blues he's flashing up on the screen above him pictures of the old south or rather of the old blues men, which he so admired to follow after. How hard is that, just don't go over board like Rascal Flatts... How many flatbed trucks does that guy use in his shows ? From efschul at aol.com Tue May 27 17:05:03 2008 From: efschul at aol.com (efschul at aol.com) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:05:03 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] EC AC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <684472879-1211922380-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1794034046-@bxe142.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Mel: EC and Doyle were both on fire in Atlantic City! Will send pics soon! Best, E Blond Rocker Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 16:58:08 To:slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 128 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. Clapton Ticket for Indy Show 5/30 for sale (James Setser) 2. Glad you said that... (Mel Boss) 3. AC Concert (tnorth116 at comcast.net) 4. Last submission (tnorth116 at comcast.net) 5. You guys are right... Keep the blues, but get more into the vocals (Bill P) 6. EC and the fans that get up my nose. (mrpaulcook at aol.co.uk) _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From gabt at mac.com Tue May 27 19:05:25 2008 From: gabt at mac.com (Dr Grant Abt) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 00:05:25 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC/Lee Dickson Special in June Guitar and Bass Magazine... Message-ID: <5556E588-1765-4D6D-9BEB-92A0AA4F394C@mac.com> Evening viewers, For those in the UK.....EC, and particularly Lee Dickson, are featured in the June edition of (i think) Guitar and Bass Magazine. I was in a hurry traveling through Manchester Piccadilly station and can't remember if that is the name of the mag. They are both on the cover. It's a good feature that focusses on Lee's job. Cheers, G. ------------------- Dr Grant Abt gabt at mac.com http://www.boolicious.info From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Tue May 27 23:05:35 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:05:35 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton can't shuffle and jive Message-ID: <92e25ad00805272005s1b085f96p9069ae7ab194d50a@mail.gmail.com> He can't talk into the mic and shoot the breeze like JL Hooker and all the black bluesmen. He should use that deep bartone voice of his to reach down and pull out something out from off the top of his gut. Muddy Waters could talk to the crowd and you know he got that, by playing in small taverns and black blues clubs. Wonder why Clapton didn't do any of that. And if he did, where are those recordings ? There is still time to do some of thoses. Alesis, makes these really neat ipod recorders. Very portable. All very do able stuff and I'm talking about these are the kind of recordings he needs to have to complement musical showcase of achiements. Big concerts no doubt pay the bills, but really are lacking in creating new material. But, ironically, I'm not saying... Play to the crowds at Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Blues Clubs, but... I guess it's the purist in me to say - go play for the really poor black people who hole up in these small towns in complete dives, buildings made of old wood. I mean, to play in a concrete building with a hot mic is pretty lacking. As the audio quality, just won't have the tones which you can vividly hear in all the black bluesmen's recordings - no doubt some are in a recording studio but the ones Muddy Waters has and are so fun to listen to have are live and it's the real deal. I'm probably blowing air... Which is too bad, as that guy could use some decent advice like what I have to say. Do they have wooden country blues club in the UK, like Soul Brothers in Tiptonville ? I seriously doubt it. If you white and you go in there. You'll get some long stares, by the black folks. Wonder how many Brits have really walked into a black joint and though... uh, maybe we're not so invited here.. This isn't a place for a tourist to walk into. Helps to have a big long knife, no foolin around. I'm not ball's enough to go into some in Memphis.... Course, I'm probably more worried about my car being there when I come back out. Memphis is pretty civilized as compared to some of these out of the way places... I wonder if Clapton ever made it to Humbolt. Where the L&N and the GM&O cross ? Friday or Saturday night... I'll bet if you walked thru the parking lot and you were white you'd definitely be the only white guy in the parking lot and talk about get stared down. Funny ole' Bill Wyman never mention these places, probably cause they ran them off or the KKK did. I guess that's why Clapton only plays the big concert halls.... Wonder if he's ever thought about playing some place like Chester, IL That's a death row prison, where they send some really harden criminals from the Chicago area. That's a helluva mean looking prison which over looks the Mississippi River - cool place for a photo shoot. If he wanted a tough guy image or was to ever play in the big house. Sort of like how the Blues Brothers played in Joilet... Joilet ain't got nothing on Chester. If he's in the area he ought check the place out ! Bring your camera, too ! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 28 00:05:12 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:05:12 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Knife disclaimer Message-ID: <92e25ad00805272105s32f87604w30da665709016dd2@mail.gmail.com> I probably should post this as I certainly wouldn't want to have somebody brandish a big knife on somebody and get thrown in jail. Best to really stay out of the black clubs if you come to America. For one thing - if we're inside recording. The sight of a bunch of white dudes in a place some how kills the show, unless they really know how to get down on a guitar and make the colored ladies squeal. Much like when I was at Ground Zero Memphis and Kenny Brown there. I had to give that guy some video I shot of them a while back.... Recorded his show while I was there, will upload it one of these days... But there's a part where Danny Landcaster gets down on his Les Paul and it's one of those Gibson tweekin notes and the fat black ladies in the place let out some really great yelps... Bet the brits in their blues clubs in the UK never heard there ladies provide that kind of a feedback. It's in the tones in the Gibson and in there souls, this is what I'm talkin about that EC is missing out on... Which is why his music is so weak in depth and why these blues albums don't really sell all that well or at all. He's trying, but it's not flying.... He's in the wrong STUDIO ! Ya gotta play the blues in the right environment for it to work, I mean, ya gotta look at how these ladies look your playing to.... What do you wanna bet, EC is playing to a bunch of guys and his wife. Yawn... Somebody wake that guy up... He needs to be interacting with the crowds as no doubt, he plays in those British service men clubs, but who's he pretending to be ? Big Bill Broozey, John Lee Hooker.... Heck, Johnny Winters clued into this years ago. Clapton must have been drunk or loaded. Clueless and not observing a Master Bluesman. Unbelievable !! I'm really baffled but didn't Muddy Waters ever say something to this guy about his drinking and carrying on ? I'll bet he did.... Clapton is probably in denial about it. I wonder if he's talked about it ? That's probably something that's holding him back... He can crank out the tunes, but if the hammer isn't hitting the nail. Ain't nothin happin. That's on him... Heck for all I know, he'll probably reading this and feel really guilty. All this time I've wasted, telling his story to thousands of clients and some loon in Tennessee nails me to the wall. So what do ya do.... No doubt, ya keep playing. But, one had to start recording and entertaining to folks who love the blues but who'd otherwise never ever think about buying a ticket to see this guy in person. Hey, bub... Time is wasting, you had best get to recording your acts and if you need a manish boy to do some double talkin... I'm there. My only exception is I want to go to North Korea with you. Because, that's one that has to be captured live....But I do have to wonder about those Alesis recorder, wonder if they make one with a USB connection for dumping audio on a SanDisk Cruiser. You know in the music business backups are a necessity or rather a requirement. From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 28 00:47:06 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:47:06 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Johnny Holiday was playing Kenny Browns Gibson Message-ID: <92e25ad00805272147l5b0066efw127ad7d0b9267abb@mail.gmail.com> And was the one who made the black ladies yelp... He asked Kenny if he could play a song or two. Just rewatched the video on my ipod. Man, that's some some good stuff and the cover charge to see those guys was only $3 bucks ! Where at: Memphis Ground Zero Blues Club. You guys are going to love that video as I know these guys and can get up close to them. --- In fact Johnny Holiday is going to be playing on Beale Street sometime this month. Gotta look in the "Memphis Flyer" to get the dates. The weekly entertainment newspaper... I don't know if they offer .pdf downloads, which make for idea viewing for folks located across the pond. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Old Love is overrated if you ask anyone but Phyllis Diller. She was really funny one time but then she wasn?t again. She should have slept with Durward Kirby. Rocky and Bullwinkle would really get a kick out of that! Reading, Writing and Rocky and Bullwinkle - breakfast of champions. Maybe Clapton could play the piano and Baldwin would sponsor the tour. Think Kim Basinger would go for it? She was hot in... no, she wasn?t. Then again... why wasn?t she? Think Jack Bruce could play the drums better than Keith Moon? Guess so, since he?s dead. Moon, not Bruce. Bet some of you were holding your breath thinking J Bruce had died! LOL. If it takes 5 apples to make a decent apple pie and 6 peaches to make cobbler, how long is the string pulled from a cat?s butt? Bill? Which of the 3 democrats are you voting for. I?m for Johnny McCain - loved him in the Rifleman. Sorry for the political content - especially for those who can?t vote - you know who you are. Well, that?s all for now, Billy Boy. Be really oblique soon. From Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com Wed May 28 16:06:11 2008 From: Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com (Daniel.Dunseith at corning.com) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 16:06:11 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Dunseith, Daniel is out of the office today Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 28 18:03:22 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:03:22 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] What are you guys going to do when EC dies ? Message-ID: <92e25ad00805281503yf2546f5v57c2064bcf5a596e@mail.gmail.com> What are you going to have to talk about ? I'm merely suggesting some ways to improve his shows and round out his musical career. If it don't apply well let it fly. Will EC use any of my suggestions - probably not. But, if that guy ever comes into my area and wants to check out some of these black dives, which could be easily rented out for recording purposes. Well, that's another story. I mean, imagine if took the time to record all of these little shows where in which he just entertained poor black folks in these clubs under an unassuming name. Of course, those shows probably would be worth much to his diehard fan who come to see him for their fix of Layla or Wonderful Tonight. But, to the bluesfan. Would you guys want to share those recordings ? Heck, imagine if Winwood suddenly showed up without his keyboard, but it was all strictly Fender Bluesy Guitar pickin... Course, I wonder when was the last time that guy played in a dimly lit dive bar full of some good lookin ladies... From redcardinal0 at gmail.com Wed May 28 18:25:43 2008 From: redcardinal0 at gmail.com (Bill P) Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 15:25:43 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] I know of only one club in Humbolt Message-ID: <92e25ad00805281525r7d94c505p76f5d7138f167894@mail.gmail.com> Which might allow him to play there.... They'd rather have the guys from Three 6 Mafia doin a show there. They'd laugh in his face and tell him to move along. I guess, I'll go back to giving Donald Trump's daughter business advice. Where do you think she got the idea for having a jewelry business ? A word to the wise, don't buy any TRMP stock as it's going tits up, again. ------------- Wonder who got Clapton interested in collecting big watches and belt buckles or was that women's sunglasses. From stevie-wonder at ntlworld.com Thu May 29 01:14:57 2008 From: stevie-wonder at ntlworld.com (steve hayes) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 06:14:57 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC playing in small black clubs reply to Bill P etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301c8c14a$f14af020$d3e0d060$@com> Its fair to say that yes, he didn't play to small black audiences of sharecroppers in remote towns. He did however play small bars and clubs around London to hone his skills quickly escalating to Yardbirds & Cream whereupon he left that zone. I agree of course a seasoned bluesman from Mississipi can work a crowd from the back and wink at every lady swinging her ass, I agree but unfortunately you cant really make a comparison. Sober EC being slightly introverted lets his guitar do the "winking" albeit in 3000 plus seater venue I honestly believe that EC would have loved to be accepted in those black bars and even have lived the life even if only for a decade to be fully accepted and develop intimate stage charisma that he sometimes lacks. Nevertheless the black kids in UK don't dig the blues there are black bars & clubs of course but blues clubs are mostly frequented by white people over 30! Steve Walthamstow East London -----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: 28 May 2008 17:02 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 129 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 finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Thu May 29 12:31:57 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 17:31:57 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Bill P Message-ID: <000c01c8c1a9$836f6a90$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> I like to think I am a tolerant, kind person but why oh why are we tolerating this drivel? It's not remotely funny or relevant and some of his stuff about black people and women makes me uneasy. It's not the end of the world to have to delete this crap but it sure as hell is annoying. Is there nothing we can do? Or am I missing some hilarious point being made here? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I never thought I'd EVER skip through the Digest. "redcardinal0" now rings alarm bells and I do just that. Tone _________________________________________________________________ Search for local singles online @ Lavalife - Click here http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30290&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Search_OCT07&_m=EXT -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From artaarias at yahoo.com Fri May 30 00:34:57 2008 From: artaarias at yahoo.com (Art Arias) Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 21:34:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Blackie on Display Message-ID: <169311.13327.qm@web56910.mail.re3.yahoo.com> ****************************************************** For those of you in the So. Calif. area, this weekend the Guitar Center in Northridge will display the Legends Collection, which includes: Eric Clapton's "Blackie" Strat & Gibson ES-335 Stevie Ray Vaughn's "Lenny" Stratocaster The Edge's "New Year's Day" Gibson Les Paul This event is free to the public and located at: Guitar Center Northridge 19510 Nordhoff Street Northridge CA 818 993-0286 ****************************************************** From susbastille at msn.com Fri May 30 12:30:23 2008 From: susbastille at msn.com (Susan Marchman) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 12:30:23 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Blackie on Display References: <169311.13327.qm@web56910.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: thanks, Arias, for adding some relevancy here this week. with so much stinking tripe being thrown out from under the bridge lately, it would be a shame if a great nugget like this was skipped over by those like me deleting most every entry without reading. hope everyone's enjoying the mini-tour! susan ****************************************************** For those of you in the So. Calif. area, this weekend the Guitar Center in Northridge will display the Legends Collection, which includes: Eric Clapton's "Blackie" Strat & Gibson ES-335 Stevie Ray Vaughn's "Lenny" Stratocaster The Edge's "New Year's Day" Gibson Les Paul This event is free to the public and located at: Guitar Center Northridge 19510 Nordhoff Street Northridge CA 818 993-0286 ****************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From candyear at earthlink.net Fri May 30 13:21:44 2008 From: candyear at earthlink.net (David Strahl) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:21:44 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Remove me from mailing list Message-ID: From llt58 at hotmail.com Fri May 30 14:27:39 2008 From: llt58 at hotmail.com (Loraine Taylor) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:27:39 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] There goes 5 minutes of my life.... Message-ID: Tone wrote: >> >> - just read Bill P's posts in the last Digest. JR > > Why on earth would you do that? > I never thought I'd EVER skip through the Digest. > "redcardinal0" now rings alarm bells and I do just that. > > Tone Absolutely!! I do the same thing. Make's life much easier. Loraine _________________________________________________________________ Make every e-mail and IM count. Join the i?m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?source=EML_WL_ MakeCount From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri May 30 14:29:11 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 13:29:11 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] eddie van halen quote in RS RE: Cream Message-ID: <1732015.6708771212172151483.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> Rolling Stone: How important were THE KINKS for you? Eddie Van Halen: "I just like songs. I don't mean to sound like a prick or nothin', but I've never really been that much of a fan of bands outside of CREAM. And I don't really listen to anything nowadays. The last record I might've bought was PETER GABRIEL's 'So'. With CREAM, I was more a fan of their interaction live. You know, they were an example of 'What's the difference between jazz and rock & roll? We just play louder.' That's all. We get 12 notes. Do what the fuck you want with 'em, you know?" Rolling Stone: Your biggest innovation was two-handed tapping ? using both hands to fret notes simultaneously. Where did you get the idea? Eddie Van Halen: "I was watching Jimmy Page going [sings hammering guitar lick], like that, with one hand, in 'Heartbreaker'. I thought, 'I can play like that, and you wouldn't know if I was using this finger [points to left hand] or this one' [points to right hand]. But you just kind of move it around, and it's like, 'You got one big hand there, buddy. That's a hell of a spread!'" From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sat May 31 11:25:09 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 08:25:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] One Jump Ahead of the Storm Message-ID: <863634.5651.qm@web57202.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello, and greetings from the road! Last night's show was held at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in Noblesville, which is basically just a suburb of Indianapolis. Pity the show wasn't held at the Conseco Fieldhouse, long a favorite venue. The crowds are usually good, serious music fans. The band took the stage promptly at about 8:40. The setlist generator, which became unstuck at the Borgata show in Atlantic City, may have had a malfunction as the show began with "Tell the Truth". I'm not sure if this counts as a setlist change if it's back to the original setlist? LOL. EC's playing was really spot on, lots of emphasis on the high strings. Things felt a bit rushed as inclement weather moved into the area. Never fear, the setlist generator wasn't broken, merely stuck, as EC began the acoustic set not with "Driftin" but with the solo acoustic "Let's Talk it Over". I have no idea where people get some of these setlists they post ... gotta wonder if they were even at the show? Again, "Driftin'" was *not* played, regardless of what you may read. To paraphrase EC, he has mentioned in interviews that he would watch the exit lights, seeing who he could keep in the seats with his playing. Last night's show was no exception, as EC seemed to really crank up his playing to compensate for the weather. Say what you want about music fans from other cities, the folks here are hardcore, as the folks on the lawn didn't budge as the wind blew, the rain began to fall, and lightning lit up the sky. Finally it really did begin to rain in earnest. EC cut from "Little Queen of Spades" directly into the obligatory "Wonderful Tonight", skipping "Before You Accuse Me". EC's shortened WT into a fairly inoffensive piece, but a minor quibble ... since it's shortened, I can only get in 3 or 4 obligatory WT calls. Perhaps I can request a longer, Journeyman era version so that more people could enjoy the vicarious pleasure of a WT call? Then again, that would dilute the exclusive nature of the calls, so perhaps not. After WT the weather really turned nasty, and the band launched immediately into a torrid version of "Layla", again with very few people leaving the lawn area. The band rushed off stage, coming back in mere moments and launching into "Mojo" as fast as I've ever heard EC play it, which actually kind of worked - EC really did lay into the solo, making up for all the bad weather, and the absence of Robert Randolph. After this the band practically ran from the stage. I must admit, I enjoy EC's normal lack of stage banter, but other than a quick "great weather, huh?" at the beginning of the acoustic set, he didn't say good bye, good night, or anything, which was particularly rude in my opinion. If thousands of people brave a full fledged thunderstorm to watch you play, the least you can do is say "thanks for staying, please be safe". Somebody needs to teach that guy some manners! Then again, I'm not so sure the setlist was cut short due to weather. Trophy Wife was probably ragging on EC's ass all day ... "how the hell do you schedule a concert on the day the Sex and the City movie opens, Eric? I'll bet you think this will get you out of going, but I have got news for you, you are gonna cut that thing short and make it to the last showing, and I won't hear any excuses or you and Sir Paul are gonna be swapping divorce stories!!!!!" All hell really did break loose after the show ended. East of the city there were many roads closed, power lines down, trees and tons of debris in the roads. Even I-70 was closed for a while. I never heard the "T" word, the news reports kept saying "straight line wind", but it certainly looked like a tornado had gone through in parts. It was great seeing Animal Man, the legendary Cutshaw, poor James (who had an incredibly horrible day but still made it to the show, talk about an EC Road Warrior), and other friends. I did note that while Animalman was on the road, we haven't heard from "Bill". I still think that Eddy may have been right, that "Bill" is Animalman's alter ego when he gets drinkin'. We shall see. Y'all would have loved the shirt Animalman had made for the show ... "DON'T TALK TO ME I AM HERE TO SEE GOD". Gotta love it! Weather aside, it really was a nice performance and I'm looking forward to seeing the band and friends tonight outside Cleveland ... see you on the road! ~AG -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sun Jun 1 07:35:49 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:35:49 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack Bruce, ace of bass Message-ID: <008b01c8c3db$a65a5090$0200a8c0@GX270> http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4025183.ece >From The Sunday Times June 1, 2008 Jack Bruce, ace of bass Who are the best bass players of all time? 'Simple,' Jack Bruce says. 'Jamerson, McCartney, Pastorius and me' Dan Cairns There can't be many rock musicians who, when looking back over their career, will drop the names of Schubert, Bach, Beethoven and Messiaen into the conversation. But then, Jack Bruce is not your average musician. Nor, as the endless online polls on the subject demonstrate, is he exactly average in the bass-guitar department. Indeed, many consider him to be one of the greatest bass players of all time. This accolade, and his membership for just over two years in the late 1960s of a rock trio alongside Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, are what define him for most music fans. Yet, as Can You Follow? - a new six-CD retrospective of his recordings from 1962 to 2003 - makes clear, Bruce has achieved much more, and of a far greater variety, than his work with Cream and his performances as a bassist suggest. "Most rock stars are very good at one thing," he says, "and no disrespect to that. But I would have been bored in five minutes if that was all it had been about." This whittling down of his musical life has caused him grief in the past. Today, though, he seems sanguine about such a potted, not to say selective, biography, and he is refreshingly free of that false modesty that, like shyness, can be so attention-seeking and suspect. Ask him who he regards as the best bass players in pop and rock history (see box) and he answers at once: "If you're talking electric bass, it's very, very simple: James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorius, me." When, inevitably, the subject of Cream comes up, he fires out anecdotes like a machinegun, but he also says: "Even Eric, with his tremendous solo success - it's still Cream that people want to talk about. He complains about it too." To trace Bruce's bass-playing style(s), let alone his far-ranging work as a songwriter, you have to go back to his childhood, when, encouraged by musical parents, he studied piano, cello and composition at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, played in the Glasgow Schools Orchestra, formed a skiffle group and, as a teen, got his first gigs on upright bass with a local dance band. This wasn't just dabbling, even then: it was total musical immersion. His father played trad jazz at home, his older brother its more modern excursions, and his mother taught him Scottish folk songs. The blinding flash occurred a little later, shortly before Bruce arrived in London in the early 1960s and, by happy accident, fetched up in Alexis Korner's band Blues Incorporated with, among others, Charlie Watts and, later, Baker. "I was working in Italy on an American air base," Bruce says, "and I got very friendly with a lot of the black guys there. And that was when I first heard [Charles] Mingus. I immediately realised that that was what I wanted to be: a bass player who composed. I knew that I wanted to write, but I hadn 't put the two things together. As soon as I heard him, that was it." It would, however, be a while before Bruce became established as a songwriter. Fans would contend, though, that he was writing all the time: on his bass. The melodies Bruce magicked from his instrument have influenced generations of bass players. Informed not only by jazz but by "the whole contrapuntal thing in Schubert" and the Bach cello works he studied as a child - "That is nothing if not bass parts," he says - Bruce soared beyond the instrument's accepted limitations, sidestepping a song's melody, subverting it, complementing it, in some cases simply launching his own subgenre within a three-minute song. He never, he says, regarded the bass as, for want of a better phrase, second fiddle, though many did. "There was this whole thing about playing the bass," he says, "that was separate from anything else - a certain special aspect to it. It wasn't to do with being seen as having a supporting role. Bass playing was an art apart from music. The pecking-order thing never really applied." Before what he describes as the "madness" of Cream, Bruce led a charmed if chaotic life with Korner, the Graham Bond Organisation, Manfred Mann and John Mayall. When he first took up with Blues Incorporated, the band played what Bruce scathingly calls "society gigs: Lady Londonderry's ball, stuff like that - because Alexis was a hooray. We'd do things like Lord Rothschild 's party: that was quite a gig. Ginger, who was using a lot of dope at the time, ended up asleep in Lord Rothschild's bed, and I remember flouncing off down the drive and his lordship running after me going, 'Please don't go.' And the Duke of Edinburgh coming up and saying: 'Could you play a waltz?' 'No we f***ing can't.' " Drugs stalked Bruce too, especially after Cream's demise. Albums such as the superb Songs for a Tailor and Harmony Row were acclaimed but sold on nothing like the scale that Cream's records had. Musically, Bruce returned to the spirit of inquiry that had guided him since childhood, but, in commercial terms, this diluted the brand and, despite intriguing collaborations with John McLaugh-lin, Billy Cobham, Carla Bley and David Sancious, he never hit the heights again. By the late 1970s, his addiction was life-threatening, and it took the calming influence of his second wife to get him back on track. Since then, he has produced a succession of albums that vindicate the claims of some that Bruce was one of the original world-music prophets - and he reunited, finally, with Cream in 2005. Liver cancer almost killed him in 2003, but these days, sitting sipping tea demurely in a London hotel, he is a picture, if not of health, then of gnarled and defiant fortitude. I ask him if, in hindsight, he regards Cream as an anomaly. "I honestly think," he replies, "that if it hadn't been for that band, I would have had a perfectly respectable career in perhaps a more esoteric way." Can You Follow? - not to mention some of the greatest bass lines ever recorded - deserves praise a little more wholehearted than merely "respectable". Deep down, I suspect he knows that. Who needs false modesty when you're as great as Jack Bruce? Can You Follow? is released on June 16 on Esoteric From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jun 1 08:50:42 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:50:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Cleveland Show Message-ID: <006601c8c3e6$1a639f50$2d01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> Solid show last nite, some flashes of brilliance - I guess its like sex (never bad) but with all the glowing reviews, I guess I had my hopes up more than usual. He looked kinda tired at times to me. Double Trouble was the highlight of the show! Don't Knock my Love was funky, rocking chair could have been on the Reptile album. Robert Randolph made him laugh during the encore. We threw up Roberts head on a stick, and he waved it at us as he walked off the stage after his opening set. James also threw up Doyles head on a stick (he LOVES them), and we have a picture of him holding it and the band looking down at it as they took their bow. Sharon White held it up to her face as she was walking off the stage... Place was as close to a sell out as you can get, which is hard to do at an outdoor venue. Great crowd, great weather, good times! We all had a good time getting to see each other again (me, dr proctor, AG, James, Rick and Anita Baker, Ron and Nick Ciul, Ishraq, Gini, et al)! L8r sammy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From iampigpen at comcast.net Sun Jun 1 14:19:33 2008 From: iampigpen at comcast.net (animalman) Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:19:33 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] I am not Bill Mann Message-ID: <4842E835.1090609@comcast.net> All SD'ers Short review on the Indiana show. I agree with Almighty Geetarz that Eric's playing was excellent. But a "Thanks for sitting through the weather", "God bless" or a "Thanks and be safe out there on the way home" would been more appreciated. Damn, after reading a review on "Where's Eric" the lady wrote that Eric and the band left immediately in SUV's. I wonder if it were the same ones that half blinded me while I stumbled through the driving rain and lightning bolts striking all around trying to find the car in the unlit parking lot? 20th time in seeing Eric. A very memorable one to say the least. Most impressive to me that night was the crowd. Everytime a lightning bolt came down the crowd cheered. Reminded me of going to a UT football game. Toward the end the folks in the lawn were going crazy getting into the music. Friend of mine from Indy told me he couldn't believe people stayed during all that lightning. Eric had somewhat of a responsibility in shutting down the show in order for people to be safe. Didn't think Robert Randolph show have come on, thought that Verizon had some responsibility in informing the crowd of the danger that was looming and the $$$$$$ for the beer was ridiculous As for another matter...... Very good to see the Almighty Geetarz although to my regrets not very long. And for the record.... I AM NOT BILL MANN! I'm from East Tennessee not West TN. I don't even consider people out in the western part Tennesseans by god. And drunk or sober I couldn't write like that crazy sumbitch. HAHAHAHA This is Animalman over and out. From jshortri at rmi.net Mon Jun 2 00:19:33 2008 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 22:19:33 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Losing Hand and Blossom In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <840CB9A9-26AB-46F6-B5EA-D5D2A93E4CBB@rmi.net> Hi, Just recently Losing Hand caught my ear as well. Great song, and Eric has giving it a nice edge. I saw the Blossom show Saturday night, and also loved it. He was very on. The band is tight, and to "Tell the Truth" I always consider it a real privilege to see him live. I actually flew in from the Denver area just to see him and some family. We encountered a nightmare traffic jam getting in, and therefore missed Robert Randolph. I was bummed by that, although I have seen him several other times. I was just glad we got in to see Eric. I started worrying about that at some point during the traffic jam. John From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Jun 2 08:40:27 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:40:27 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] cleveland newspaper review Message-ID: <15641195.8896051212410427321.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> http://www.cleveland.com/music/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1212395483122750.xml&coll=2 spot on review. i met this writer a few years back (our kids were swimming at the local rec center), and generally I am in full agreement with his assessments.....he gave Doyle a lot of love, which he richly deserved! l8r sammy From turbineltd at btconnect.com Mon Jun 2 14:57:36 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:57:36 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] AFL - Playing with the greats Message-ID: <003701c8c4e2$88b7d0a0$0200a8c0@GX270> Some nice comments about the making of "from the cradle", near the end of the article. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/eadt/features/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=Features&tBrand=EADOnline&tCategory=features&itemid=IPED02%20Jun%202008%2014%3A23%3A38%3A320 Playing with the greats 02 June 2008 | 14:23 ANDREW CLARKE While the popular image of rock stars is that they enjoy trashing hotel rooms and living out adolescent fantasies, Andy Fairweather Low is sorry to have to destroy some popular misconceptions. He spoke to Arts Editor Andrew Clarke and shattered some long-standing illusions. He sang with Jimi Hendrix, played with The Who, worked alongside George Harrison, spent 13 years backing Eric Clapton and has spent 24 years as Roger Waters sideman during his post Pink Floyd years - now Andy Fairweather Low is hitting the road under his own name to remind music fans that the quiet man of rock has had a dozen hits in his own right. If your eyes rise in surprise, then consider these titles Wide Eyed and Legless, Reggae Tune, Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Susie (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - they're songs which shaped the charts during the late 1960s and throughout the '70s. Having enjoyed playing alongside many of his heroes, Andy Fairweather Low believes that the time is right to step back into the spotlight and remind the world of his own legacy. Not that he resents his years as a jobbing player, far from it, give him a name and he'll come back with a wonderfully enthusiastic story about life on the road or days in the studio with that performer. In fact as you talk with Andy Fairweather Low, cheerful enthusiasm seems to be a defining characteristic. For example he's thrilled that his solo dates seem to be getting increasingly popular. They used to be squeezed in between better paying gigs with big names - for example in 2006 he played 10 dates under his own name. In 2007 that was extended to 12 dates and this year, armed with a new album The Low Rider, his tour will take in 40 dates across the UK. "Anyone will think that this is a proper job," he laughs. "The fact is I love touring. I have been touring non-stop for the last 26 years except that has been with other people and finally this year I get to do a major tour as me. In fact Roger Waters asked me to do the international Dark Side of the Moon tour with him and for the first time in 26 years I have had to say: 'No, sorry this year is just for AFL' He said that doing his own material is wonderfully rewarding and will hopefully provide a trip down memory lane for the people who attend the gigs. He said he knows that many people have to stop and think about his hits but as soon as they hear the songs, a smile of recognition crosses their face and they almost collectively go: "I love that song." But Andy has lots of happy memories of touring the world with some of the leading musicians of his generation. People like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Bill Wyman and Roger Waters are close friends as were George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Ronnie Lane. "All the people that I have worked with have become really good friends and more than that I got paid well, slept well, travelled well and I got to play guitar behind some of the greatest talents on the planet. "And doing it now, on my own, we're not travelling well, eating well, sleeping well or getting paid well but it is enormously rewarding. I think of myself as a guitar player and I love it. "Last year I did the first leg of the Dark Side of the Moon tour with Roger Waters and in that band I am what is known as a utility player - a bit of this, a bit of that, but mainly playing bass - which is strange because I joined the band as a replacement for Eric (Clapton) who toured with Roger on the Pros and Cons of Hitch-Hiking tour obviously playing guitar. "Then I joined Eric's band and I loved playing guitar with him for something like 13 years and really loved the fact that when I was with him he was really reconnecting with the blues again. "I am very proud of the fact that ever since I became a professional musician way back in the 60s when we formed Amen Corner, I have never stopped working." He said that he has been lucky to have had fairly free and easy working relationships with all his famous mates - which have allowed him to dip in and out of their professional lives and keep his own career full of interest, so that he has never felt stale. One such mate is Suffolk resident Bill Wyman, who he says is a real champion of rock and roll. "The great thing about Bill is that he has enabled so many people, including myself, to go out and play these lovely intimate venues. He's built up his band The Rhythm Kings and he recruited some amazing players: Georgie Fame and Albert Lee were both in the band and I used to go out with them occasionally. I found that if I had a month off from whatever I was doing then that usually coincided with Bill going out on the road and they would ask me along - and that has gone on, off and on, for the last 24 years." He said that the joy of leading his own band is that he can make all the creative decisions. "If you are a paid employee, you can't have the definitive opinion. I like to have a say and the times I have been told 'No, Andy,'. in a nice way. By and large there has been open access in all the bands I have played in, and they do canvas your ideas but it's not you who has the final say. "You can suggest all you want. They give you free access with your ideas but then comes the moment when they say: 'No' and that's usually the moment when I am going: 'Yes, they've finally got what I am talking about.' He said that the joy of touring now is that not only is he in charge of his own destiny but he is finally getting to play live hit songs that in the old days never had a life outside the radio or the recording studio. "The big hits from the A&M period in the '70s, never had much of a life live because I was so busy doing other things. I never got to tour much as myself, I was always backing up other people. We'd go into the studio record an album, they'd take a couple of singles off an album, they'd often be a hit but I couldn't capitalise on that because I couldn't tour as me to promote them. The songs never really took on a life of their own because we never got a chance to work with them on stage. They remained trapped almost by their studio confines. Now, of course, we have the opportunity to give them life and let them breathe." He said that he is thrilled to be returning to the early Amen Corner material as well because technology as improved so the songs sound better now. "To be honest, the screaming was so loud in those old days that it didn't matter if we played or not, no-one could hear us. Now, the sound on stage is so much better, and we are better musicians, that these songs will sound better than they did way back when. "It was also the era of the package tour, you did a couple of numbers and as long as it sound vaguely like the record everyone was happy. You did your bit, everyone screamed and jumped about, then you were off and somebody else was on stage. It was crazy but fun." He said that the first tour he did was a package tour in 1967 and had Jimi Hendrix as the headline act with Pink Floyd and Roy Wood's band The Move also jostling for position on the bill. Mention of Hendrix brings back memories of the remarkable occasion when he flew to New York in order to buy a replacement petrol cap for his rare Shelby Cobra sports car and ended up in the studio with Jimi Hendrix, singing backing vocals on his hit Stone Free with Hendrix, behind the controls, producing the overdubs. "It wasn't quite as bizarre as it sounds. I had bought an eight litre Shelby Cobra GT 500 from Mike Jeffries, Hendrix's co-manager with Chas Chandler, and it was, as far as I was aware, the only one in Britain. "Just after I bought it I was interviewed on TV and I talked about the car. The very next day the people from Customs & Excise impounded the car because no import duty had been paid on it. "I couldn't believe it. I did eventually get it back and when I did I took it to a gig up north and I came out afterwards and they had ripped off this petrol cap, about six inches in diameter, like a Frisbee it was and it had the most amazing cobra design on it. Anyway I flew to New York to get a replacement and I nipped into the studio to do a quick remix on an Amen Corner track and Hendrix was in there working on Stone Free. "I popped in to say hello. Jimi was a nice man, very polite, very quiet and he invited me to sing backing vocals on the track. Jimi was working the desk and me and Roger Chapman, who was also there, laid down the vocals, so we're the ones going: 'Stone Free' in the background." He said that he and Hendrix used to jam together at the Speakeasy club in London. "He just loved to play. He would finish a gig and would come down to places like The Speakeasy and play all night. We played a residency at The Speakeasy, which started at midnight and we used to play half hour sets until 4 am. "Hendrix used to sit in with us. He loved Otis Redding and soul music and we used to cover some of his songs. On at least one occasion Hendrix played bass with us, he used to love it. On another he asked to play guitar and I switched to bass and made a complete fool of myself. He was a really lovely man." He said that he remains in awe of Hendrix's talent and what he achieved in his short life and is grateful that he not only got to play alongside him but has had the good fortune to have had a career which has given him so many opportunities. "You can say what you like. Talent is not enough. You do need a little bit of good fortune as well. Unless you are Hendrix, there's always someone better than you. Every town I go to there's a better guitar player but it's not about being flash. "When I was playing with Eric you'd meet people and strike up a conversation, it would turn out that they were guitar players and they'd talk about a song and they'd go: "I could play that." and I'd say: 'Well it's not about whether you can play it, if you are in a band with Eric Clapton or Roger Waters it's all about playing parts. I'm not supposed to play anything other than the part that's put in front of me which is part of a larger arrangement - which represents their music and their life, not mine." He said that when touring with Roger Waters recreating the Pink Floyd material, the inventive work has been done, he has said that it was responsibility enough to recreate that sound on stage without adds original bits of Andy Fairweather Low. "When I was in Buenos Aires last year with Roger on the Dark Side of the Moon tour, we were playing to crowds of 60,000 people, they didn't want to hear me reinventing Pink Floyd, they wanted to hear live the work that Roger and the boys had created in the studio all those years ago." He said that being a band member meant being self-sufficient and at the same time available to help the leader of the band realise his vision. "The main turn doesn't want to think about you, he hasn't time to think about you, you are employed to deliver the goods, the main turn needs to think about the show. You need to be there to help where you can and always focus on the job." He illustrates the point by saying that when he learned that he was touring Japan with George Harrison in the early 1990s, he was the one who stayed at home before the tour, learning the songs, hammering out the arrangements to teach the band. "Eric provided the band to back up George. Eric out on the road gigging, George was busy taking care of life, and it seemed the right thing to do. I like keeping busy. Give me something to do and I'll go away and get it done. "When Eric did Unplugged, he came to me and said he was thinking of doing an old Robert Johnson number called Malted Milk. I went away and listened to it. I came back to Eric and said: 'Do you really want to do this because it's really a tricky little number.' "Eric said that he wanted it in the show, so I went away listened to the Johnson original worked out the arrangement and then Eric and I spent a week at his house learning that and all the other new songs he wanted to do." He said that Eric was an incredibly generous band-leader who didn't mind sharing the spot-light: "When I showed him the arrangement for Malted Milk, it came to the end of the song and Johnson had a little lick that he played. Because Eric hadn't listened to the song that closely recently he'd forgotten the lick. I played it and he looked at me as the memory dawned and suggested that I play it on the night. I backed off and said: 'Oh no, the people come to hear you play it, not me. But that was typical of Eric, there's no side to him, a really lovely person. There are many other people in the business who wouldn't be so generous." He said that he thoroughly enjoyed his 13 years with Britain's Keeper of the Blues. "At no-time at any gig or any soundcheck did I ever tire of his playing. Someone told me the other day that I recorded eight albums with Eric over the years - including an album with Eric and BB King - how lucky am I? "There wasn't a word to describe it - and I was getting paid - and on my day off I was lying on the beach in Santa Monica. It's not a bad life. And Eric always had fantastic players in his bands - people like Steve Gadd and Richie Hayward on drums, Dave Bronze and Nathan East on bass, Chris Stainton and Billy Preston on keyboards, it doesn't get much better than that." He said that of all the albums he has worked on over the years, the one that still gives him the greatest thrill was Eric Clapton's 1995 album From The Cradle which saw the British bluesman return to his blues roots - recording many of the songs by other artists which have sustained him over the years. "It was a wonderful thing to see. Vocally and guitar-playing wise he's never been better. He was on fire. You could see that he was really inspired. It was a passion and all his creative energy was being focussed into those sessions. What was unusual was that everything was recorded live in the studio, so Eric could capture that live feel. We'd get in at 10 in the morning and by the evening, we'd pack up to go home and we'd realise we'd only played one number all day. We'd do it over and over again, in search of that elusive take where the vocals were right, Eric's guitar playing was as good as it could be, and all the various band members were all locked together in that moment of magic. It was a real joy." One of the benefits of being a sideman for so many years is that he has gained an intimate knowledge of some of the world's greatest songwriters. Not only does he know the work of Pink Floyd, George Harrison and Eric Clapton but he also has had a close working relationship with Pete Townsend and The Who, playing guitar on their 1978 album Who Are You? and their It's Hard album in 1982 as well as making appearances on Pete Townshend's Psychderelict tour in 1993. But of all the songwriters he has worked with, the one has left the biggest impression on him was George Harrison. "All Things Must Pass, Isn't It a Pity, Inner Light even I Need You which stretches back to the very early Beatle days, were all brilliantly conceived and executed songs. "He didn't jump up and down and shout about his work. He just quietly went about making these wonderful records and if people bought them they bought them. If wasn't terribly concerned about promotion, making them was enough. Eric pushed him to do this tour in Japan during the 1990s and once he got out there he really enjoyed it but he had to be pushed into it, to begin with." Being back on the road with his own band brings the ebullient Andy Fairweather Low full circle. He said that when he first joined Amen Corner as a callow youth of 16, he had no inkling that 40 years later he would still be earning his living from the world of music. He admits that there were moments in the early 1980s when the offers started drying up because there is no-one as unpopular as yesterday's hero but he managed to weather the storm, reconnected with his craft and discovered that rather than be a pop star Andy Fairweather Low really enjoyed being a musician. "I have just had a very charmed career and now I have finally got an opportunity to revisit my own work. On The Low Rider I have re-recorded all the hits from the '60s and 70s, so they have a fresh, contemporary sound while still being as recognisable as the originals." Andy Fairweather Low is playing at High Barn, Great Bardfield, Braintree on June 5, Haverhill Arts Centre, on June 27, Marina Theatre, Lowestoft on July 12 and Cambridge Rock Festival on July 20. From slowhand at planet-torque.com Mon Jun 2 15:41:37 2008 From: slowhand at planet-torque.com (VIAGRA INC) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:41:37 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Slowhand] SALE 83% OFF Message-ID: <20080602084137.19066.qmail@ASUS> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Mon Jun 2 18:32:08 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:32:08 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Gotta Luv the Weather in Cleveland! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0DD9881AB89B4B5684608664CC203425@1NVTLC1> After reading a few reviews of the Indy show, thank goodness for the wonderful weather Saturday night in Cleveland, er, make that Cuyahoga Falls! The band was tight as usual and Eric was in fine form. The crowd was really awesome and the place was PACKED. Having never been to the Cleveland area, and certainly not the Blossom Music Center (really nice venue), we didn't account for the amount of traffic, nor the two lane road leading to the center. And we certainly didn't know we would have such a hike to get to the venue once we parked the SUV. It seemed like a mile-and-a-half. We were in half panic as the minutes ticked by and we still had no venue in sight. Suffice to say we missed RR and the first 20 bars or so of Motherless Children but quickly found our seats and settled in for another great show by Eric and company. Jeff From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Mon Jun 2 18:41:28 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:41:28 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Rock & Roll Hall In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2BC16F61A54744BB881F97043D2D4C69@1NVTLC1> Making the drive from DC to Cleveland to catch Saturday's show, I made the fateful decision to run into Cleveland to visit the venerable Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Only had a couple hours as we drove in on Saturday but that was enough to see the small EC display and other cool memorabilia and "stuff." Being a guitar nut, I thoroughly enjoyed peeking at all the great guitars hanging on the walls and displayed throughout the museum and was contemplating the desire for Guitar Center to agree to leave Blackie on display there. But then, I thought about the fact that Guitar Center is "touring" Blackie, Lenny and a few other revered guitars around the country and maybe that's not entirely a bad thing. I tried to catch the exhibit in Chicago last summer at CR II but the line was abysmally long and I was there to hear some great music. Back to the EC exhibit. It was pretty small but it was there. We didn't notice anything around the museum that dealt with Cream and very little on the Yardbirds but that may have just been an oversight on our part due to the "rush" through the place. Huge exhibit on Hendrix which was actually about as large if not larger than the Hendrix exhibit at Paul Allen's Experience Music museum in Seattle which has good reason to showcase Hendrix. All in all, a nice museum and fun place to wander around on a Saturday afternoon. I would definitely like to make another visit. From slowhand.net at gmail.com Mon Jun 2 19:08:37 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:08:37 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] RIP, Bo Diddley Message-ID: <86128fd00806021608r4384c732n60d51a2e51d9c896@mail.gmail.com> >From AP News: Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive "shave and a haircut, two bits" rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79. Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak, and he had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation. The legendary singer and performer, known for his homemade square guitar, dark glasses and black hat, was an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and received a lifetime achievement award in 1999 at the Grammy Awards. In recent years he also played for the elder President Bush and President Clinton. Diddley appreciated the honors he received, "but it didn't put no figures in my checkbook." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From slowhand.net at gmail.com Mon Jun 2 23:14:01 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve Proctor) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:14:01 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Cuyahoga Falls pictures Message-ID: <86128fd00806022014p57731bd1r5a5e60569a1d00ad@mail.gmail.com> Hi boys and girls, Here are some pictures I took at Cuyahoga Falls Saturday night. A few Head shots, too! What a great time! Steve -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hillman at planet-torque.com Mon Jun 2 23:31:59 2008 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:31:59 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Administrivia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20080602232450.Q14467@itonami.pair.com> I know many of you talk amongst yourselves off-line. If you hear of someone who was unsubscribed from the list today, please tell them to re-subscribe. Something went haywire in the bounce processing, and some people may have been automatically removed in error. Or maybe not, it's difficult to tell from the logs I have access to. Thanks. -- David Hillman PS The list of those wrongly-unsubscribed obviously does not include Bill, who was removed for good reasons. Please let his ignominious time here pass without further comment. From turbineltd at btconnect.com Tue Jun 3 10:37:14 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:37:14 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Stained Glass? Message-ID: <00c301c8c587$515b3d90$0200a8c0@GX270> It was probably one piece, which broke into 23 during transit! As usual, I'm jesting; I don't know what the items are. John ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.redcross.org.uk/news.asp?id=81757 Eric Clapton donates for Red Cross art sale 3 June 2008 Legendary blues guitarist Eric Clapton has donated more than 20 paintings to the Chelsea British Red Cross charity shop, which will be up for grabs at an art sale on 5 June. Prestigious art galleries, art dealers and artists, including local artist Paul Richard, have also donated artwork for the Red Cross sale at the Chelsea shop on Old Church Street, London. The shop, famous for its stock of vintage and designer clothes, has held many successful sale events in the past. Cathy Shimmell, shop manager, said: "This sale is set to be really incredible. My wonderful customers and other kind people have been so generous in donating art works to support the Red Cross. I'm very grateful to Eric Clapton who donated 23 pieces of art work." Donations of artwork are still being gratefully accepted, please ring 0207 376 7300. The art sale will take place on 5 June, 6-9pm at the British Red Cross shop, 69-71 Old Church Street (off Kings Road), SW3 5BS. Light refreshments will be served. From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Tue Jun 3 20:31:45 2008 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:31:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton DVD Digest Boot avail to first 3 respondents Message-ID: <753550.24875.qm@web62313.mail.re1.yahoo.com> I have received Clapton's greatest hits 3-DVD bootleg Digest compilation. I will share the set with the first three respondents with burners and one without. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Wed Jun 4 01:16:06 2008 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:16:06 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] New Pinetop Perkins Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9D47D7C@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> New Pinetop Perkins CD with contribution from Eric. Good one for blues fans. I am assuming it is a new disc from the veteran pianist. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Afnfqxzejldte&emc=lm&m=6255 99&l=40&v=165517 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 four61ob at gmail.com Wed Jun 4 18:01:10 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:01:10 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] New Pinetop Perkins Message-ID: some Pinetop on Dime.... http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=199558 PINETOP PERKINS AND FRIENDS 2008-06-03 CHICAGO, IL CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER LINEAGE: SP-CMC-8 >MM BATTERY BOX>EDIROL R-09>WAV>CDWAV>TLH>FLAC 6 THE CITY OF CHICAGO ALWAYS THROWS SOME PRE-BLUES FEST PARTYS. ALL THRU MAY AND THIS WEEK, THEY HAD BLUES SHOWS EVERY TUESDAY AT THE CULTURAL CENTER (ITS IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO JUST OFF THE MAGNIFICENT MILE, OR NEAR LAKE MICHIGAN) ITS A BIG BUILDING WITH SEVERAL SMALL THEATERS. THIS ONE HOLDS ABOUT 250. THEY START AT 12:15 AND GO FOR AN HOUR. BASICALLY ITS BLUES FOR THE LUNCH HOUR. WHAT CAN I SAY.. IT WAS PINETOP AND FRIENDS JAMMING FOR AN HOUR .. IT WAS GREAT. YOU WILL HEAR JUST A SLIGHT BIT OF MIC NOISE DURING THE INTRO. THE CAUSE... A BEAUTIFUL 20 SOMETHING BLONDE NEEDED TO GET BY TO SIT NEXT TO ME. SO I MOVED.. SHE WAS WELL WORTH A LITTLE MIC NOISE..! FOR THOSE WHO CANT MAKE IT TO THE CHICAGO BLUES FEST THIS WEEKEND, THIS IS FOR YOU. ENJOY THE SHOW..! 01 INTRO OF BARRY DOLANS, BARRY INTROS THE BAND 2:14 (BARRY IS WITH THE MAYORS OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS HE RUNS THE BLUES FEST) 02 INSTRAMENTAL 3:08 03 BAND INTROS BY WILLIE"BIG EYES" SMITH 1:19 04 SWEETHEART ?? 4:21 OFF WILLIES NEW CD 05 BORN IN THE COUNTRY ?? 4:45 06 ?? 3:30 07 PINETOP INTRO> CHICKEN SHACK 6:47 08 HOW LONG 8:48 09 BIG FAT MAMA 4:29 10 THEY CALL ME PINETOP PERKINS 8:18 11 PINETOPS BOOGIE 4:24 12 GOT MU MOJO WORKN 4:58 13 OUTRO BY MC :43 TOTAL TIME: 57:49 THE BAND: PINETOP PERKINS: PIANO, VOCALS BOB STROGER: BASS WILLIE "BIG EYES" SMITH: VOCALS, HARMONICA KENNY SMITH: DRUMS FRANK KAKOWSKI: GUITAR > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Jon Maclean" > To: > Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:16:06 +1000 > Subject: [Slowhand] New Pinetop Perkins > New Pinetop Perkins CD with contribution from Eric. Good one for blues > fans. I am assuming it is a new disc from the veteran pianist. > > http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Afnfqxzejldte&emc=lm&m=6255 > 99&l=40&v=165517 > > Cheers, > Jon > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bjorn at xnet.is Thu Jun 5 17:09:09 2008 From: bjorn at xnet.is (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F6rn_Erlingsson?=) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 21:09:09 -0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Geetarz DVD greatest hits Message-ID: <20080605210523.3B06D10F8@mail.internet.is> Thanks to the generosity of Steve McKellar I can offer two copies of Geetarz DVD greatest hits (set of three DVDs) to the first two on the digest to reply off list, with the promise that they re-offer. Best wishes Bj?rn -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jun 6 02:32:32 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:32:32 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's Cod Piece Message-ID: <000e01c8c79f$19d053f0$0200a8c0@GX270> See, I told you it was about glass. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/BIZ/806060301 Clapton buys Cape artist's glasswork creation June 06, 2008 BOSTON - Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton found "something special" by a Cape artist and purchased it from a Newbury Street gallery this week. The rock star, who played the Comcast Center Wednesday night, purchased nine pieces of sculpture from the L'Attitude Gallery, including Benton Jones' kiln-formed glass bowl titled "Geometric Landscape," according to Jones. "I'm very excited because I'm one of his admirers, both of his music and I've heard he has good taste in art," said Jones, who owns Millstone Sculpture Gallery on Route 6A in Brewster. Clapton purchased the piece, which cost more than $2,000, to decorate a large yacht he plans to sail in the Mediterranean, Jones said. Jones, 38, said he has been sculpting with glass and metal since he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992. From four61ob at gmail.com Fri Jun 6 06:11:07 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:11:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes on dime Message-ID: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=199825 Eric Clapton "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes 01 Burial (with Peter Tosh) from One in Every Crowd Sessions 1975 02 Fools Like Me (One in Every Crowd Sessions) 1975 03 Misty Roses (tour rehearsal) 04 Carnival to Rio (with Jagger, Richards, Wood) No Reason Sessions 1976 05 Big River (from No Reason era) 1976 06 Say Hello to Billie Jean (from Another Ticket Sessions) 1980 07 One Jump Ahead (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 08 Jail Bait (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 09 Nobody Knows Like I Know (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 10 Lady From Verona (from August Sessions) 1986 11 It's My Life Baby (with Big Town Playboys) (from Color of Money soundtrack Sessions) 1986 12 Forever (from Journeyman Sessions) 1989 13 The Van Theme 1 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 14 The Van Theme 2 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 15 Modern Girl (from Pilgrim Sessions) 1998 Lineage: SBD>?>CDR>EAC>FLAC Very Good Quality Unreleased STUDIO Recordings!!! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From four61ob at gmail.com Fri Jun 6 13:31:00 2008 From: four61ob at gmail.com (ChriSparky) Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:31:00 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes on dime Message-ID: Well the torrent was banned so I was not able to down load it... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: ChriSparky > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:11:07 -0400 > Subject: [Slowhand] "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes on dime > http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=199825 > > Eric Clapton > "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes > > 01 Burial (with Peter Tosh) from One in Every Crowd Sessions 1975 > 02 Fools Like Me (One in Every Crowd Sessions) 1975 > 03 Misty Roses (tour rehearsal) > 04 Carnival to Rio (with Jagger, Richards, Wood) No Reason Sessions 1976 > 05 Big River (from No Reason era) 1976 > 06 Say Hello to Billie Jean (from Another Ticket Sessions) 1980 > 07 One Jump Ahead (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 08 Jail Bait (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 09 Nobody Knows Like I Know (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 10 Lady From Verona (from August Sessions) 1986 > 11 It's My Life Baby (with Big Town Playboys) (from Color of Money > soundtrack Sessions) 1986 > 12 Forever (from Journeyman Sessions) 1989 > 13 The Van Theme 1 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 > 14 The Van Theme 2 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 > 15 Modern Girl (from Pilgrim Sessions) 1998 > > > > Lineage: > SBD>?>CDR>EAC>FLAC > > Very Good Quality Unreleased STUDIO Recordings!!! > From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Jun 7 05:26:19 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:26:19 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Hair Cream Message-ID: <003501c8c880$8dd450d0$0200a8c0@GX270> http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-rail_0607gl.ART.State.Edition2.4671968.html That's not really Cream in hair commercial 12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, June 7, 2008 Thor Christensen Hair club for Slowhand Eric Clapton must need a new Lear jet. How else to explain Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" turning up in those cheesy new TV ads for Touch of Gray men's hair dye? It's not the original '67 recording, but a copy-cat version that's so close it'll fool even the die-hards. Thor Christensen From art-and-music at bluewin.ch Sat Jun 7 05:28:27 2008 From: art-and-music at bluewin.ch (Boris Jaeggi) Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 11:28:27 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] ella fitzgerald singing sunshine Message-ID: <000601c8c880$d8f345d0$0200a8c0@boris> did anybody of you knew that the great ella fitzgerald was singing sunshine of your love http://youtube.com/watch?v=aiea8g6SqvQ From carolinefirth at yahoo.co.uk Sat Jun 7 12:29:02 2008 From: carolinefirth at yahoo.co.uk (Cazz) Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:29:02 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Slowhand] UNSUBSRIBE In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <957734.31974.qm@web26306.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 7/6/08, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com <slowhand-request at planet-torque.com> wrote: From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com <slowhand-request at planet-torque.com> Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 140 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Saturday, 7 June, 2008, 5:01 PM 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: "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes on dime (ChriSparky) 2. Hair Cream (John Mills) 3. ella fitzgerald singing sunshine (Boris Jaeggi)Well the torrent was banned so I was not able to down load it... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: ChriSparky <four61ob at gmail.com> > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com > Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:11:07 -0400 > Subject: [Slowhand] "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes on dime > http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=199825 > > Eric Clapton > "Ahead Of The Storm" Studio Outtakes > > 01 Burial (with Peter Tosh) from One in Every Crowd Sessions 1975 > 02 Fools Like Me (One in Every Crowd Sessions) 1975 > 03 Misty Roses (tour rehearsal) > 04 Carnival to Rio (with Jagger, Richards, Wood) No Reason Sessions 1976 > 05 Big River (from No Reason era) 1976 > 06 Say Hello to Billie Jean (from Another Ticket Sessions) 1980 > 07 One Jump Ahead (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 08 Jail Bait (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 09 Nobody Knows Like I Know (from Behind the Sun Sessions) 1984 > 10 Lady From Verona (from August Sessions) 1986 > 11 It's My Life Baby (with Big Town Playboys) (from Color of Money > soundtrack Sessions) 1986 > 12 Forever (from Journeyman Sessions) 1989 > 13 The Van Theme 1 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 > 14 The Van Theme 2 (Unreleased soundtrack from the movie The Van) 1997 > 15 Modern Girl (from Pilgrim Sessions) 1998 > > > > Lineage: > SBD>?>CDR>EAC>FLAC > > Very Good Quality Unreleased STUDIO Recordings!!! >http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-rail_0607gl.ART.State.Edition2.4671968.html That's not really Cream in hair commercial 12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, June 7, 2008 Thor Christensen Hair club for Slowhand Eric Clapton must need a new Lear jet. How else to explain Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" turning up in those cheesy new TV ads for Touch of Gray men's hair dye? It's not the original '67 recording, but a copy-cat version that's so close it'll fool even the die-hards. Thor Christensendid anybody of you knew that the great ella fitzgerald was singing sunshine of your love http://youtube.com/watch?v=aiea8g6SqvQ_______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand __________________________________________________________ Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html From hillman at planet-torque.com Sat Jun 7 17:05:19 2008 From: hillman at planet-torque.com (David Hillman) Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 17:05:19 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Are The Blues Deal or Alive? (fwd) Message-ID: <20080607165808.Q71622@itonami.pair.com> Apparently this was intended for the whole list, but sent only to me. Personally, I think the Blues are alive, but then, I walked over from my office to the world's largest blues festival for lunch and dinner yesterday, so I might have a skewed perspective. Obviously, if you can make it down to Blues Fest, I highly recommend it. BB King (for free) tomorrow night. -- David Hillman ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:17:45 -0700 (PDT) From: debi To: slowhand-owner at planet-torque.com Subject: Are The Blues Deal or Alive? Here is the link to the interesting article re: "Are the Blues dead or Alive?" http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/2008/06/10911/chicago-blues/ From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Sat Jun 7 18:00:34 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:34 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] The Bluesbreakers Revisited Message-ID: <004001c8c8e9$ea1885f0$be4991d0$@net> http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/The_BluesBreaker_Revisi ted.aspx From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Jun 7 20:46:54 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:46:54 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] ella fitzgerald singing sunshine Message-ID: Not an easy song to cover well, but Ella certainly does a great version. Any year on this? As this is a song normally sung from the male perspective, I can't help wondering what Ella's "Dawn Surprise" would be. Cheers Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.0.0/1489 - Release Date: 07/06/2008 11:17 From claptofan at yahoo.com Sun Jun 8 08:52:52 2008 From: claptofan at yahoo.com (Claptofan) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:52:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] rockin chair Message-ID: <402171.87730.qm@web36601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> does anyone know the history of this song? is it a cover or something new EC wrote. I don't usually listen to lyrics, but while watching EC play this tune at Jones Beach, I was struck by the lyrics. He seemed to be singing a send off tune, and if he was giving us a taste of his mindset at 63 yo, I am a little dissapointed. Not quite ready to be without EC touring and recording. and coming off the winwood msg shows, i see no reason why he would consider himself aged and ready to have his "troubles be over" while being taken away in a "chariot" from dear ol' "aunt harriet" my only other complaint was there was way too much dbIII soloing on this short tour. little wing and queen of spades were ethereal, particularly little wing. and i loved the rhythm changes to motherless child. From efschul at aol.com Sun Jun 8 12:24:09 2008 From: efschul at aol.com (efschul at aol.com) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:24:09 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Rocking Chair by Hoagie Carmichael Message-ID: <640145802-1212942254-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-150059820-@bxe031.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Hoagie Carmichael wrote Rocking Chair and lots of other songs, I.e., "Devil & the Deep Blue Sea", recorded decades later by George Harrison. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From deltanick at comcast.net Sun Jun 8 12:29:48 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:29:48 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Are the blues still alive? Hmmm ... Message-ID: <002b01c8c984$df84fd80$c701000a@4MT8H51> I just thought of something, and I wonder what other Slowhand Digesters think. Recently, someone posted an article asking if the blues are still alive. Hmmm. So, I got to thinkin' ... Since there's all this Global Warming going on, maybe the blues is changing color. Do you think the blues is turning purple? Doesn't EC sometimes play red hot? If you add "red hot" to blue, won't it come out purple? And what about "white hot" (which is supposed to be the hottest of hots)? If you add white to blue, you get light blue or sky blue. And if light blue is the color for baby boys, does this leave the girls out? Or does this mean when Clapton plays "white hot," he does it for the guys, and when he plays only "red hot," he does it for the gals? Does it mean he's expressing his "feminine side"? And I haven't even begun discussing adding green to blue, which is variously called "blue-green," teal, "Aspen Green" (the color of my car), and other names. And if you don't believe in Global Warming, do the blues stay "true blue"? What are your thoughts? DeltaNick From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 8 15:28:13 2008 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:28:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] 2nd Time: Are The Blues Alive or Dead? Message-ID: <655749.73300.qm@web62314.mail.re1.yahoo.com> I sent this submisson Saturday and apparently sent it to the owner of the list. I'd like to thank David for forwarding and posting it. Based on David's comments that from his astute observations the blues are alive and well, I can only surmise that he's writing from Chicago where the world's largest blues fest in the nation is happening this weekend. How I envy him for having the good fortune to attend! Forgive me for posting again; however, if any readers missed the link in the previous digest, I'd like to post again with a comment. . I found this article's timing particularly ironic in light of the fact that it was published on 6/6/08, the opening day of the great annual Chicago Blues Fest weekend. Another paradox is that it was written for an Evanston, IL newspaper, which, for those who know Chicago, Evanston is virtually next door to the fest.. And, like David Hillman stated, I would hope that the incredible popularity of this event proves the author wrong. That's my two cents, thanks. BTW, be sure your volume is turned on to hear the accompanying video: http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/2008/06/10911/chicago-blues/ From llrrbb4 at yahoo.com Sun Jun 8 17:40:20 2008 From: llrrbb4 at yahoo.com (Lauren Blatt) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 14:40:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Rockin Chair In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <607887.35171.qm@web80006.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Rocking Chair is a song by Hoagiue Charmichael Rockin' Chair (song) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "Rockin' Chair" is popular song with music by Hoagy Carmichael. Musically, it is unconventional as after the B section when most popular songs return to A, this song has an A-B-C-A1 structure. Mildred Bailey made it famous by using it as her theme song. Frank Sinatra recorded a definitive version[1] It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong at Okeh studios in the 1930s after the stock market crashed, giving a badly needed boost to Carmichael's finances. The song utilises "call and response" to create a dialog between an aged father and his son.He performed Rockin' Chair numerous times in his career with his trombonist Jack Teagarden.[citation needed] A different song using the same name was a R&B number-one hit in 1975 for rhythm and blues singer, Gwen McCrae.[citation needed From: Claptofan To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:52:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] rockin chair does anyone know the history of this song? is it a cover or something new EC wrote. I don't usually listen to lyrics, but while watching EC play this tune at Jones Beach, I was struck by the lyrics. He seemed to be singing a send off tune, and if he was giving us a taste of his mindset at 63 yo, I am a little dissapointed. Not quite ready to be without EC touring and recording. and coming off the winwood msg shows, i see no reason why he would consider himself aged and ready to have his "troubles be over" while being taken away in a "chariot" from dear ol' "aunt harriet" my only other complaint was there was way too much dbIII soloing on this short tour. little wing and queen of spades were ethereal, particularly little wing. and i loved the rhythm changes to motherless child. _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 8 20:08:42 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 17:08:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Jones Beach Message-ID: <411853.4858.qm@web57209.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Great final show of tour.  Will write more about it later.  If you tailgated with us you'd already have a copy, but in the meantime, enjoy this sample: http://www.geetarz.org/tunez/jones-sample.mp3 Still on the road, will torrent when I get home and get back to work so I can take a break ;) Cheers, AG From slowhand.net at gmail.com Sun Jun 8 21:15:17 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve) Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:15:17 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Jones Beach, etc. Message-ID: <86128fd00806081815o5d1547beka5cc7deb8e0b1034@mail.gmail.com> Hi everyone, Just back from a great time at Jones Beach. A very hot show to end a great tour! Once again, "Before You Accuse Me" was dedicated to Bo. Robert Randolph (with guest Trey Anastasio) did a very nice tribute, to, playing "Bo Diddley" with a ten second moment of silence. Bo was also mentioned during Chuck Berry's performance the next night. Also, AG played me the acoustic song played solo at Noblesville. It has previously been called "Let's Talk It Over," but I think it is actually "Come Back Baby." The lyrics match, although the arrangement is quite different. Steve From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jun 8 23:14:19 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:14:19 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] proposed set list change Message-ID: <8027807.6010791212981259130.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> I really liked the songs chosen for this tour. However, these would be my adjustments for the European leg: 1. "rocking chair" axed to shorten the sit down set 2. "sunshine of your love" added as the first encore (also representing another song from the cream era) "before finishing with "mojo" 3. switch out "b4 you accuse me" (already enuff blues songs) and replace with "sheriff" (another greatest hit for the casual fans) and its amazing closing solo by EC that he always does in a live setting just my 2 cents....... l8r sammy From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Mon Jun 9 04:53:54 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:53:54 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Are the blues still alive? Hmmm ... Message-ID: DeltaNick, So many questions, and all too complex. I still haven't managed to answer The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band's question (in song) from the late 60's........ "Can Blue Men Sing The Whites?" If you have any answers to the above, I'll try and tackle some of your more environmentally sensitive questions. Cheers Tone _________________________________________________________________ Are you paid what you're worth? Find out: SEEK Salary Centre http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Eseek%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fcareer%2Dresources%2Fsalary%2Dcentre%2F%3Ftracking%3Dsk%3Ahet%3Asc%3Anine%3A0%3Ahot%3Atext&_t=764565661&_r=OCT07_endtext_salary&_m=EXT From deltanick at comcast.net Mon Jun 9 05:39:22 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 05:39:22 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Can Blue Men Sing The Whites? Message-ID: <002101c8ca14$b3546b70$c701000a@4MT8H51> Tone asked, "Can Blue Men Sing The Whites?" The answer is (and always has been), unequivocally, "22 trucks." Tone: Back to you. DeltaNick From kenneth.lam at bt.com Mon Jun 9 13:33:50 2008 From: kenneth.lam at bt.com (kenneth.lam at bt.com) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:33:50 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (Sunday, 8th June) Message-ID: <80BD89687DAA6A48AD55A3031A5875CD07FBD85A@E03MVX4-UKDY.domain1.systemhost.net> Hi everyone, I happened to be in the car yesterday, listening to BBC Radio 2 and recognised a familiar voice ... apparently Eric Clapton called in for a surprise chat. Since I've not seen this mentioned by fellow subscribers, I thought I'd share this information with you. Please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/walker/ Click on "Hear the whole show" on the right. Use the "15mins" and the "5mins" buttons to skip the first part. Eric appears at 00:21:00-00:. The chat lasted about 5 minutes. Happy Listening. Best Regards, Ken From Jeff.Marchant at alc.com Mon Jun 9 15:52:45 2008 From: Jeff.Marchant at alc.com (Jeff Marchant) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:52:45 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Marchant is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 06/09/2008 and will not return until 06/12/2008. please contact Tim Hickman at 609-580-2611or Jeanne Robbins at 609-580-2615 with any issues From turbineltd at btconnect.com Tue Jun 10 10:24:06 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:24:06 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Born Again Message-ID: <002201c8cb05$a8260c80$0200a8c0@GX270> She forgot to mention his stint in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://jazztimes.com/columns_and_features/news/detail.cfm?article=11464 David Sanborn's new CD Features Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, More Date: June 9, 2008 Written By: Melissa Daniels Saxophonist David Sanborn's upcoming summer release Here and Gone is packed with musical star power. Guest artists include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. Drummer Steve Gadd and bassist Christian McBride join Sanborn on the album, set to be released on Aug. 12 by the Decca Label Group. The record, according to a press release, is a tribute to '60s R&B-oriented jazz musicians in the style of Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman. The album was produced by Phil Ramone. Collaborating with other major artists is nothing new for Sanborn. He's worked with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and the Rolling Stones, as well as contributing to David Bowie on 1975's Young Americans and Bruce Springsteen on Born to Run. Sanborn was featured on Clapton's own 1989 album Journeyman. He's also known for his two-season NBC television series Night Music, produced by Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. The program, which aired from 1988 to 1990, served as a late-night showcase for an assortment of musicians like Sonny Rollins, Shinehead, Sister Carol, Sonic Youth, Joe Sample, Slim Gaillard and Pere Ubu. Sanborn, 62, has released 22 solo albums since 1975, according to his web site. Sanborn's last release was 2005's Closer. From joetoomey at eircom.net Tue Jun 10 12:20:54 2008 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:20:54 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Johnnie Walker interview In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002901c8cb15$f50ab310$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> Thanks for posting the link to this Ken. If someone knows EC you can tell him Malahide Castle in Dublin is indeed an outdoor gig! Looking forward to seeing EC in Malahide in a couple of weeks time. Went to see Radiohead last Saturday at the same venue and whilst I don't think it suited them the vibe at the gig was lovely, the fine weather certainly had a part to play though. Joe From mangs88 at verizon.net Tue Jun 10 12:21:07 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:21:07 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] bbc program Message-ID: <15300661.14094751213114867346.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> From: kenneth.lam at bt.com To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Mon Jun 09 12:33:50 CDT 2008 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (Sunday, 8th June) Hi everyone, I happened to be in the car yesterday, listening to BBC Radio 2 and recognised a familiar voice ...? apparently Eric Clapton called in for a surprise chat.? Since I've not seen this mentioned by fellow subscribers, I thought I'd share this information with you. Please visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/walker/ ? ? Click on "Hear the whole show" on the right. Use the "15mins" and the "5mins" buttons to skip the first part.? Eric appears at 00:21:00-00:.? The chat lasted about 5 minutes. Happy Listening. Best Regards, Ken ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it actually starts at 19:21, so you just need to hit the 15 minute button once and the 5 minute button once and wait about a minute....... thanks, sam ------------------------------ From: "Jeff Marchant" To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Mon Jun 09 14:52:45 CDT 2008 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Marchant is out of the office. I will be out of the office starting? 06/09/2008 and will not return until 06/12/2008. please contact Tim Hickman at 609-580-2611or Jeanne Robbins at 609-580-2615 with any issues ------------------------------ From: "John Mills" To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Tue Jun 10 09:24:06 CDT 2008 Subject: [Slowhand] Born Again She forgot to mention his stint in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://jazztimes.com/columns_and_features/news/detail.cfm?article=11464 ? David Sanborn's new CD Features Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, More Date: June 9, 2008 Written By: Melissa Daniels Saxophonist David Sanborn's upcoming summer release Here and Gone is packed with musical star power. Guest artists include Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Sam Moore, Derek Trucks and Anthony Wilson. Drummer Steve Gadd and bassist Christian McBride join Sanborn on the album, set to be released on Aug. 12 by the Decca Label Group. The record, according to a press release, is a tribute to '60s R&B-oriented jazz musicians in the style of Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman. The album was produced by Phil Ramone. Collaborating with other major artists is nothing new for Sanborn. He's worked with Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and the Rolling Stones, as well as contributing to David Bowie on 1975's Young Americans and Bruce Springsteen on Born to Run. Sanborn was featured on Clapton's own 1989 album Journeyman. He's also known for his two-season NBC television series Night Music, produced by Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. The program, which aired from 1988 to 1990, served as a late-night showcase for an assortment of musicians like Sonny Rollins, Shinehead, Sister Carol, Sonic Youth, Joe Sample, Slim Gaillard and Pere Ubu. Sanborn, 62, has released 22 solo albums since 1975, according to his web site. Sanborn's last release was 2005's Closer. ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Slowhand mailing list Slowhand at planet-torque.com ? http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand ? From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Jun 10 23:30:26 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:30:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] The Almighty Geetarz is Not Out of His Office Message-ID: <133988.20049.qm@web57205.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hi, this is the Almighty Geetarz, and this is not an automated reply telling you I am out of the office.  This is a reply by an actual person, typing away. I'll post reviews etc. later, but the Jones Beach show was fantabulous (yes, fantabulous), had a fantastic time. Oh, and by the way, ask and ye shall receive: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=200502 Enjoy! AG From slowhand.net at gmail.com Wed Jun 11 00:46:13 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve) Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:46:13 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Come Back Baby Message-ID: <86128fd00806102146r350e3bebi15c0d37d327dca00@mail.gmail.com> WIth the permission of the Almighty, I have uploaded the first acoustic song from Noblesville, which I now believe without question to be "Come Back Baby:" www.slowhand.net/cbb.mp3 I don't recall EC ever playing this one! Steve-O From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Wed Jun 11 07:44:05 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:44:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Driftin' @ Jones Beach ... Message-ID: <164360.53020.qm@web57208.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello Friends, For those who are DIMEless, try on Zomb (a very EC-friendly tracker) http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=24392 Cheers, ~G From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Wed Jun 11 13:49:07 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:49:07 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Come Back Baby Message-ID: <000601c8cbeb$73efaf20$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> I hope EC got this version from Snooks Eaglin, what a great album that was "New Orleans Street Singer" Fantastic to hear EC doing different songs like this. Thanks for the upload, can't wait for the boot! Jon UK From slowhand.net at gmail.com Thu Jun 12 07:05:58 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve) Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:05:58 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Come Back Baby from Noblesville Message-ID: <86128fd00806120405o3137f6cbva471b3014d52e0c8@mail.gmail.com> > I don't recall EC ever playing this one! > I'm sorry, I should have written "I don't recall EC ever playing this one in concert!" The version on "Reptile" is amazing. The song was originally written by Ray Charles. Sorry, sorry, sorry! Steve From jsewell at wcgwave.ca Thu Jun 12 21:55:34 2008 From: jsewell at wcgwave.ca (James Sewell) Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:55:34 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] "The Darryl Trucks Band" Message-ID: <4851D396.5070607@wcgwave.ca> I'm listening to the full MSN feed of the CGF II from last year that some kind soul put up on Bit Torrent last year. (Great boot BTW, great sound quality and outstanding performances.) So I'm listening to Bill Murray's intro of DTB, how he works 2 jobs yadda yadda. And what does he say? "Let's bring out he and his crowd, the Darryl Trucks Band!" Too funny. Anybody else notice that? -James From info at whereseric.com Fri Jun 13 20:44:34 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:44:34 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Limited Edition Summer Tour & Hyde Park Print Auction To Benefit Crossroads Antigua Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0806131744h45893dcp8e42f61df3761e36@mail.gmail.com> Further details and links, can can be found in the full article on whereseric.com Matched Number Clapton 2008 Print Set Charity Auction! eBay Auction Proceeds Will Benefit Crossroads Antigua *Also announcing a special summer tour companion print created especially for Eric Clapton's Hyde Park Concert!* A unique opportunity currently exists for Eric Clapton fans, concert poster and print collectors and rock memorabilia enthusiasts to own an extraordinary item: a "matched number" set of limited edition art prints that commemorate both Eric Clapton's Summer Tour and his upcoming concert on 28 June in Hyde Park London! One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Crossroads Antigua, an international, non-profit facility for recovery from alcohol and drug dependence founded by Eric Clapton. In this truly special fundraising event, Eric Clapton Sales is currently auctioning a set of "number matched" hand-pulled prints from the "Summer Tour" and "Hyde Park" series by Firehouse Kustom Rockart. Only a few matched sets exist and all will be auctioned by Eric Clapton Sales on eBay to benefit Crossroads Antigua. The first eBay auctionis currently underway and offers print number 25 / 1000 (Summer Tour) and print number 25 / 500 (Hyde Park Concert). When that auction ends on 20 June, the next number in sequence will be offered until all of the matched sets are gone. These matched print sets will not be available elsewhere! 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 ======================================================================== From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Jun 14 13:47:28 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:47:28 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] SW&EC MSG 2008 DVD News Message-ID: <006e01c8ce46$bac03390$0200a8c0@GX270> This is on the second page: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JL. Will there be a DVD or CD from the Garden shows? SW. There certainly will be, yes. We're finishing that off at the moment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.nj.com/entertainment/ledger/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-2/121333180850790.xml&coll=1 Heavy Traffic Winwood to play New York, Newark and Atlantic City on consecutive nights Friday, June 13, 2008 BY JAY LUSTIG Star-Ledger Staff As a teenager, Steve Winwood seemed older than his years, belting out hits for British Invasion act the Spencer Davis Group ("Gimme Some Lovin'" "I'm a Man") with gritty R&B authority. He has made lots of classic music since then, with progressive-rock group Traffic and the short-lived Blind Faith (also featuring Eric Clapton), and as a solo artist. Now, at the age of 60, he seems younger than his years. His voice has lost none of its power, and his new album, "Nine Lives," has an exploratory feel, with many of the tracks built around African or Latin beats. Winwood was in great form in February, when he teamed up with Clapton for three shows at Madison Square Garden. Now he's returning to the area, opening for Tom Petty at the Garden, Tuesday, and at Newark's Prudential Center, Wednesday. He will also headline at Borgata in Atlantic City, Thursday. We spoke to him by phone last week, from a Philadelphia tour stop. Q. How did this tour come about? A. I had worked with Tom briefly at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, when we did a George Harrison tribute, and I've been friends for a while with (frequent Petty collaborator) Jeff Lynne. And Tom had actually asked me a couple of years ago to go on tour with him, which I wasn't able to do for some reason. Q. Have you done any songs together at the shows, or do you anticipate doing that? A. We do anticipate doing it. We've just got three (shows) under our belt, and it's a three-month tour. We're getting a few wrinkles ironed out, at the moment, but yes, we plan to be doing that quite soon. Certainly by the time we get to New York. Q. I imagine that your work -- particularly your early stuff -- must have had some influence on Petty. Has he said anything about that? A. Not really. Our paths don't really cross that much: I usually just see him as he's going onstage, or I'm coming off. But I've heard about his (XM satellite) radio show where he plays Traffic music, so yes, perhaps he was influenced. I should have to ask him. Or maybe I won't: "Hey, man, were you influenced by me?" Q. There's a tremendous amount of rhythmic variety on the "Nine Lives" album. Did you write the songs with specific rhythms in mind, or did you write them and then build rhythms around them? A. We record jams and rehearsals, and it's more like the music the band plays was the kind of thing I based the songs on. There's a track called "Hungry Man" that has an African township sound to it, which came from (guitarist) Jos? Neto. I've got a recording where he was just making something up, and he played this thing. He wasn't there when we recorded ("Hungry Man"), so there's another guitarist, Tim Cansfield, playing it -- I taught it to him. So, it was a bit incestuous like that. Q. Was the "Nine Lives" title a way of saying you feel you've had nine lives, as an artist or just as a person? A. Not really. When you put it like that, there's an aura of finality about it that I hope is not there. That wasn't the intention. It was really that it was nine songs, and it's my ninth (solo) album. Q. Do you think there will be any more shows with Clapton? A. I sincerely hope so. Obviously I'm quite busy this summer, and he is also. But later on, there could well be some. Q. Will there be a DVD or CD from the Garden shows? A. There certainly will be, yes. We're finishing that off at the moment. Q. When I mention -- or someone mentions -- those shows, what's the first thing that comes to your mind about them? A. Eric is a very generous person, and he's a very generous musician as well. He wants me to play guitar solos on his songs. He wants me to sing parts of his songs, and this kind of thing. It was a great experience for me. The other thing is, since Eric and I played together way back in 1969, or whatever it was, Eric has become not only a great singer, but a great bandleader. Neither of which he wanted to do when I worked with him in the '60s -- those were roles that I kind of took. Now he actually works on those roles. Q. I know you lived in Nashville for a while. Do you still have a place there, or do you just live in England? A. We have a place there. I don't go there quite so much. My main place is in England. But certainly I do spend some time in Nashville. Q. Has that had a big effect on your music? A. Well, not as such. I've never done much recording in Nashville. One thing also about Nashville is bluegrass music, which I am a fan of. I'm not sure whether that has yet integrated its way into my sound, but maybe it will somehow. Latin-bluegrass or something. Jay Lustig may be reached at jlustig at starledger.com or (973) 392-5850. From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 15 00:26:33 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:26:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC - Adrift @ Jones Beach - Torrent Update Message-ID: <785423.45876.qm@web57212.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hi All, Glad to see so many have enjoyed the Jones Beach torrent. For those without accounts at DIME or Zomb, it's also been also upped on TTD: http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=60059 Tried posting on HC but those people really can't seem to get their act together, that one's a lost cause, sorry! Enjoy ... AG From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sun Jun 15 03:25:00 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:25:00 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] The Bow[l]ing Stones Message-ID: <007401c8ceb8$ee9b0420$0200a8c0@GX270> http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4136759.ece >From The Sunday Times June 15, 2008 The Bowing Stones The Rolling Stones have a secret passion: cricket. Here Bill Wyman tells the Sunday Times Review the inside story of a rock'n'roll love affair - and of their glamorous village team David Walsh Had you been travelling near the village of Cranleigh, Surrey, last Sunday, you could have followed the signs to the cricket match and made the most extraordinary discovery. For sure, there was much that was familiar from any weekend match: the finely cut grass of the cricket pitch, families picnicking around the boundary, white flannels, the white canvas of the marquees, the ugliness of the ice-cream van. Startling, though, was the familiarity of the faces inside the boundary. The tall guy with the gentlest batting stroke - wasn't that Mike Rutherford, the guitarist from the old rock band Genesis? And the one over there, standing in the outfield, who looked like he didn't want to age, that was surely Pink Floyd's Roger Waters. The same Waters who once filled us with fight - "We don't need no thought control / No dark sarcasm in the classroom" - was now playing cricket on a Sunday afternoon with Guy Waller, the headmaster of smart Cranleigh school. In the middle of them all, directing the flow of banter around the wicket, stood Eric Clapton. An earnest cricketer, let us say. But it is the little guy in the gully who rivets you. Bill Wyman, the old Rolling Stone, in his 72nd year and still up for it. Once velvet jackets, crazy shirts and funky scarves were his battledress; now it is the establishment whites of the cricket world. "Subversive? Of course the Rolling Stones are subversive," Keith Richards said 40 years ago. When the subversive stops rolling, is this where he ends: in the ebb and flow of willow upon leather, nourished by the excellent food organised by Belinda Graham-Rack and the women's committee at Cranleigh? But look again: Wyman stands in the gully, one hand ready for the catch, the other poised with a St Moritz cigarette between middle and index finger. Wyman has played these cricket matches for 22 years. Trawl through the pages of cricket's bible, the Wisden annual, and you will find him in the 1991 edition. It says: "Bill Wyman, fielding at gully, caught the ex-England captain Brian Close, one-handed, with a cigarette in his other hand." The team is called The Bunbury XI and it is the creation of Clapton and his friend and fellow cricket-lover, David English. Clapton has helped to rope in leading figures from show business, English ropes in leading figures from all kinds of worlds and they have been playing every summer for two decades. Along the way they've had a lot of laughs, raised a lot of money (?11m) for charities and given Wyman the chance to dance with one of the loves of his life. There's a touching side to this Bunbury club, something that the debutant Waters might not have understood before last Sunday. They were in the changing room before the game when English called for some quiet and invited the old Pink Floyd leader to stand and be inaugurated as a Bunbury. Onto a room that had been full of banter fell an almost reverential silence as English, holding Waters's shoulders, delivered the team's gospel: A Bunbury stands for freedom, Stands for fun, Stands for ever being young; So do a good turn unto others, Never turn from your quest, For you are a Bunbury And a Bunbury does his best Wyman would have watched a ceremony he has witnessed countless times and felt the same emotional pull, because there is something about this band of brothers. Not quite the Rolling Stones but it has given him a sporting life that in his youth he craved but never got. He could bore you with the names of the Bunburys he has shared a wicket with: Ian Botham, David Gower, Phil Collins, David Essex, Georgie Fame, Mark Ramprakash, Elton John, Rory Bremner, Viv Richards, Adam Faith, Brian Lara. On and on the list goes and there's a lot of stories that Wyman could tell. Like the day at Reigate Priory, Surrey, in 1993 when he got Michael Holding out. At the time, Holding was a star in the West Indies team and one of the world's most feared fast bowlers. "I bowled him with a googly," says Wyman. "He came up to me, all the way up the pitch, and he's six feet five, and I'm five feet seven, and he stood about two inches from my nose and said, 'Wait till you bat, man, I'm going to give you some chin music'. "I tried to be cool because he had to be joking. 'Oh yeah', I said, 'I'm looking forward to that'. He then stomped off towards the pavilion and all our players were saying, 'You haven't half annoyed him', and I'm saying, 'Nah, he's only winding me up'. So we went to lunch and a couple of the guys come to me and say they had heard that Holding was ranting and raving in the dressing room, saying what he was going to do to me. I said, 'Stop messin', Holding's not like that'. "Then Holding came walking towards me in the clubhouse, right behind me, and he whispered in my ear, 'You wait till you bat, man, you gonna smell the leather'. They called him Whispering Death because of the speed of his bowling. I'm No 4 in the batting order and in no time we've lost two wickets and I'm walking towards the wicket. As I do, the ambulance parked in the corner of the field starts going 'di, dah; di, dah; di, dah'. "Holding wasn't bowling, but as I walked to the wicket he came from the outfield and took the ball from the bowler. This was halfway through the over, very irregular. It made me a little nervous. "I looked out in front of me and there was no one. All the fielders had disappeared. I glanced behind and they were all there. Six bloody slips, two gullys, a deep fine leg, a third man, a leg slip and they're all 30, 40 yards behind the wicket. "Then I look at Holding who's gone back 30 yards and is scowling. I still don't believe he's serious but I'm not sure any more. I'm thinking: he's a world-class pro, I'm only an amateur, he can't be intending to do this. Then he starts tearing at full speed and about a second before his arm came over, I thought: bloody hell, he is serious. "His arm spun, I didn't see a thing, I mean he bowled at 100 miles per hour. I lost a sense of what was happening, could hear him saying, 'Whoosh man, how's that', I looked around, the wicketkeeper was throwing the ball up in the air, they were cheering and congratulating him, the umpire was saying 'out' and I was confused. 'I didn't hit that,' I said. 'It was so quick, I didn't even see it. So how could I have hit it?' "And Holding is all pumped up and again two inches from my nose. 'Of course you didn't see it, man, because the wicketkeeper had the ball all the time', and everyone just fell around laughing. The scam had worked perfectly, I'd been done. Lovely, lovely man, Michael Holding." When Wyman is driving his daughters, Katie, Jessie and Matilda to his place in Suffolk, he slows the car through the villages and tells them about the England of his dreams. "See, there's the duck pond and the village green where people played sport, especially cricket. Where one village would play against its neighbour, where the blacksmith went in against the vicar, and where everyone came to watch. It brought the community together." You can easily picture the scene in the car because he still has an innocent sort of optimism; the years of rock'n'roll didn't take everything and his love of cricket burns as brightly now as it did in his youth. The torch first came to him from his maternal grandmother, Florrie Jeffery, an intelligent and well-read woman who inspired her grandson. "I came from a slum area of Penge in southeast London and, before going to school, my grandmother had taught me to recite the alphabet backwards. She went into service at the age of 13 and worked in a big house in Upper Sydenham which happened to be next door to the legendary cricketer, W G Grace. That's where she got her love for the game. During the second world war I was sent to live in my gran's house to ease the pressure on my mum. Later she used to watch the cricket with me on this six-inch black-and-white television - or I used to watch with her, rather." He liked it at his gran's house because, as the eldest of six, it wasn't easy in his own house. For their once-a-week bath, he would bring the zinc tub from the back yard, his mum would boil the water and then wash all six in turn. By the time she got to Bill the water was no longer hot or clean. He was one of three boys from a class of 52 in Penge who made it to grammar school but he was not allowed to forget from where he had come. "At the grammar school I was desperate to play cricket but I couldn't get any coaching and I didn't have the gear. I didn't get a chance in the school first team, nor the second or third team. Cricket was for the richer boys from Orpington and all around there, the boys who were the best dressed, the most well spoken." He and his friend John Blagden got the job as scorers for the Lloyds Bank cricket team who played at Beckenham and when they had rustled up enough money they went to their first Test match at Lord's. Sixty years later it is still vivid to him. To the Rolling Stones, Wyman brought his love for cricket. "I was lucky, Mick [Jagger] and Charlie [Watts] were great cricket fans as well. No matter where we were, we followed England's Test matches. On tour I would read books about cricket, the older the better." In the midst of all the attention on Wyman's many love affairs, his passion for cricket was the only one that remained beneath the radar. "The people who interviewed the Rolling Stones weren't interested in that. What they wanted was the music and your hair and what clothes you were wearing and why didn't you go on the roundabout at the end of the TV show, Sunday Night at the London Palladium, and who pissed at the garage after the gig in Romford? "They wanted controversy, to have a go at the Stones, and that was how it was through our entire career. But, in a way, I was glad of that: people don 't know all of your private life, thank God. There was a little bit that was still private, still yours." BEFORE the Bunbury cricket club there was the Eric Clapton XI, before that just a friendship between English and Clapton and a shared love for cricket. Clapton's interest wasn't like Wyman's, he didn't have the archivist's fascination with history but he loved the game, especially the spirit of Ian Botham. In 1986, English suggested to Clapton that he start his own team. "You organise it, David," Clapton replied, "and I'll be there." To further enthuse Clapton, English took him to Lord's to watch England. They wanted to get into the pavilion if they could but, without a tie, Clapton was refused entry. English called up his pal Botham, told him of the problem and even though Botham was padded and just a wicket or two away from batting for his country, he came down to the door and presented Clapton with his England tie. The friendship survived longer than the tie and Botham became a regular on Bunbury match days. It was common for English to take friends to Worcester to see Botham play. Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John and Wyman all made the journey but it happened that Botham was having one of those runs at the crease, not able to put a decent score together. A few days before Worcestershire were due to play Essex in a Sunday match to which Clapton would go, the guitarist tried to motivate his friend. "Tell you what, Beefy, if you score a century on Sunday, I'll play live in a pub of your choice after the game," he said. Botham battered Essex, 125 off 70 balls. No one saw it coming, Clapton hadn't brought his guitar, but that was solved by Botham remembering the gift he'd received from Clapton after the victorious Ashes tour of 1986-7. The Fender Stratocaster was removed from the wall of his home in Worcestershire and Clapton went in search of an amplifier - in Worcester town centre late on a Sunday afternoon. He found a music shop that was still open and watched as the assistant looked at his credit card, then looked at him, then back at the name on the card. The assistant asked his customer to wait while he made a call to the credit card company. Eventually the amplifier and guitar were united at Botham's selected pub in the Worcestershire countryside. "Do you mind if I plug this in?" Clapton said to the landlord and, because Botham was there, that was okay. Clapton began to play, the pub began to fill, the players from both teams, locals who just happened to get lucky and the last word on the evening came from Keith Fletcher, the England and Essex player. "That Eric Clapton," he told his teammates, "is not bad on the guitar." Wyman was there when, on July 11, 1989, the Eric Clapton XI passed away: "We were playing at Penn Street, near Amersham in Buckinghamshire. Eric had a big tour of Japan coming up, his manager Roger Forrester was wicketkeeper and he and Eric were a bit nervous about an injury. I was in the slips with Eric and every time someone snicked a ball, Eric would dodge out of the way. I said, 'Eric, you're not even trying'. He said, 'I've got to watch the fingers, got Japan coming up'. But I said, 'Well, we got to try, we got to go for it, that's what we're here for'. "It must have got to him because he went for the next ball and it knocked his finger. He groaned, held up his broken finger and there were shouts of 'ice bucket, ice bucket'. You could see the finger was pulled right back. Eric walked towards the pavilion, so concerned about his broken finger that he didn't feel the bee land on his other hand and sting him. "We heard the second set of screams. What's up now? 'A bee has stung my other hand'. It swelled and Eric's sitting there with his hands in ice buckets and the rest of us roaring with laughter. "We're still laughing when the game resumes and the next ball comes flying down the wicket, takes a bad bounce and hits Roger Forrester right on the forehead, knocking him out. Eric decided that maybe having his own cricket team wasn't the best thing and the team became the Bunbury XI. Of course, Eric still plays with the Bunburys." Wyman's greatest day in the Bunbury shirt came on May 6, 1995, in a match to mark the 50th anniversary of the ending of the second world war. It was played at the Oval and the match was televised live by Sky Sports. Joanna Lumley opened the bowling for the Bunburys and Wyman became the first man to take a hat trick in a televised match at the Oval. Gary Lineker was first to go. "It was his first ball. He was used to hitting sixties and eighties, so he was rightly pissed off. Then Trevor McDonald went. And the last one was Charlie Colville, the Sky cricket commentator, and everyone was happy with that. I was man of the match. It's one of the things I love about cricket, the people. I haven't met many people in cricket that I didn't like. There were a couple that were a bit dodgy. Imran Khan wasn't the nicest person in the world, I must say. But few and far between, and I enjoyed every minute I spent among them." After the Oval hat trick, Wyman thought he'd be clever and bow out. But he could no more leave cricket than he could kick the St Moritz habit and, of course, he was sucked back in. He turned up in Cranleigh last Sunday, not even kidding himself that it would be the last. They had a fine lunch before play and during the habitual auction, they put up a bat signed by the great Australian Don Bradman. It made Wyman think of Watts, perhaps his best friend from the Rolling Stones days. How he and Charlie talked cricket in far-flung places and when the touring was over Charlie started collecting cricket memorabilia. He has quite a collection now and Wyman, trying to remember when his birthday fell, thought the Bradman bat would make a fine gift. Typically, he worked out how far he would go in the bidding. He decided to go to two or three grand, but he didn't even get close. The bat went to Waters for ?20,000. You win some; you lose some. That afternoon, when the match began, Wyman's team was being made to look laughable by the style of Mark Ramprakash's batting. One of the finest English batsmen of his generation, Ramprakash was hitting sixes or fours on virtually every ball. Then, four months short of his 72nd birthday, along came Wyman. On his third ball, he bowled his trademark slow and looping delivery. Ramprakash seemed to go for it but missed, the ball crashed into the stumps and the Surrey superstar was walking towards the pavilion. "Afterwards, I met him and said, 'Hey, man, thanks for that'. He just smiled at me and I didn't have the impression that he had given me a present. I mean, people have been trying to get him out for years. I don't think he gives presents." And so old Bill Wyman, who got to be a cricketer in his fifties, rolls on to the next rendezvous - the Bunburys play an Eddie Jordan XI at Stowe House, near Silverstone, early next month. He supposes he'll have to be there - he' s got a reputation to defend, a passion to satisfy. To that, who could say no? The Bunbury club is holding a Grand Prix Ball for charity at Stowe school on July 5. To buy tickets call 0207 193 7010 or www.eventvisiongroup.co.uk From Ranger2735 at aol.com Sun Jun 15 11:13:14 2008 From: Ranger2735 at aol.com (Ranger2735 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:13:14 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Jones Beach Message-ID: I am having trouble on the web sites to get a copy of the Jones beach concert. Is there anyone who could please give me a copy, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Phyllis **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102) From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 15 12:37:31 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:37:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Vaya Con Dios on Cinco de Mayo - Geetarz master Message-ID: <805728.43725.qm@web57206.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Thanks for your patience and indulgence! I actually finished this before I left for the Noblesville show a couple of weeks ago but haven't had time to torrent until now. http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=24493 Enjoy! AG From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 15 14:37:41 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:37:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC - Vaya Con Dios etc. - DIME version Message-ID: <910432.81881.qm@web57205.mail.re3.yahoo.com> By request, for those of you who are DIMEaholics: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201156 Enjoy! AG From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sun Jun 15 19:15:25 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:15:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] THANKS JohnMills Message-ID: <284997.22862.qm@web82605.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks to John Mills?for posting the SW interview. I've been waiting to hear definitive news regarding the rumored MSG DVD, and it is excellent news to hear that it is imminent! Mel From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Mon Jun 16 16:58:54 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:54 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton charity to miss out on Leica M8 cash Message-ID: <004b01c8cff3$ccb7cfa0$66276ee0$@net> Bit of a scummy decision this - who the hell's gonna get a word in sideways with the press freedom bunch: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/_Eric_Clapton_charity_to_miss_out_ on_Leica_M8_auction_cash_update_news_257377.html Kevin From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Jun 17 14:36:10 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:36:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Leica M8 cash Message-ID: <949096.75606.qm@web57214.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Author of the news article doesn't know why Leica switched alliances, pretty easy to figure it out: http://flash.popphoto.com/blog/2007/08/money-cant-buy-.html Where's Bill Mann when you need him? JUST KIDDING. Over and Out ... ~G From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Jun 17 22:34:14 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:34:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - Office Depot Center - Sunrise, Florida - June 15, 2004 Message-ID: <911008.90752.qm@web57214.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Direct from the taper's master DAT: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201502 Crank and play it loud! ~G From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Wed Jun 18 06:01:26 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:01:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - Office Depot Center - Sunrise, Florida - June 15, 2004 (Zomb) Message-ID: <920343.39817.qm@web57206.mail.re3.yahoo.com> For those of you who are ZOMBies instead of DIMEaholics: http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=24544 ~AG PS You will all be amused to know that I am Bill Mann's "new best friend".? I've gotten 5 emails since mentioning him yesterday, each worse than the one before it. He definitely needs to have his meds checked. From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Wed Jun 18 08:36:45 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:36:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - Sunrise, Florida - June 15, 2004 - NTSC DVD Message-ID: <415873.25930.qm@web57212.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Thanks for the nice comments (except for you, Bill). As requested, video of the previously mentioned Sunrise '04 show: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201540 Everyone get together and think warm fuzzy positive thoughts about a West Coat Leg '08 tour ;) Cheers, AG From jason at jhstewart.com Wed Jun 18 10:01:33 2008 From: jason at jhstewart.com (Jason Stewart) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:01:33 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton's Greatest Hits 3-DVD bootleg Digest Message-ID: Thanks to Debi (bluesgurl2000), I have received a copy of Clapton's greatest hits 3-DVD bootleg Digest compilation. I will be happy to send out 5 copies. 4 to those who promise to offer again and one without a burner. Cheers, From MGaffigan at measinc.com Wed Jun 18 10:56:07 2008 From: MGaffigan at measinc.com (Michael Gaffigan) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:56:07 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] offer of Clapton 3 dvd set References: Message-ID: Greetings--I would like to offer for the first 6 folks who contact me the 3 cd set that has been circulating, thanks most recently to Debi. Deadline for contacting me is Friday, June 20. Thanks Debi--good copies, and much appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions about this compilation. Michael Gaffigan ________________________________ From: slowhand-bounces at planet-torque.com on behalf of slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 12:03 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 150 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..." This email (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended solely for acknowledged recipients. If you think you have received this information in error, please reply to the sender and delete all copies from your system. Please note that unauthorized use, disclosure, or further distribution of this information is prohibited by the sender. Note also that we may monitor email directed to or originating from our network. Thank you for your consideration and assistance.| From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed Jun 18 15:43:02 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:43:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Coverart for EC Chronicles Volume 1 - videos Message-ID: <331889.11171.qm@web82602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I made coverart for each of these 3-videos, in PowerPoint. I can also send you jpg, but the resolution won't be as fine, nor will the text be editable (of course). Request "EC Live Chronicals" Volume 1-Disc 1, 2 or 3, and I will send you the file (and feel free to seed them around to your trading buddies so that I don't have to handle a hundred separate requests)... Mel Boss From fcs at global.co.za Thu Jun 19 01:01:42 2008 From: fcs at global.co.za (Stephen M Doherty, FCS) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:01:42 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] It's not having what you want, It's wanting what you've got Message-ID: <4859E836.1070004@global.co.za> ............lyrics by Sheryl Crow (Soak Up the Sun) but I recall seeing them quoted by Eric.. can anyone confirm my recollection and tell me when or where I might have seen this? -- Stephen M Doherty Financial Consultancy Services & Kapiti Broker Group FAIS Act Licence Numbers 13845 & 13844 P.O. Box 1919 Honeydew 2040 Johannesburg. Telephone: 011-793-4871. Fax: 011-793-6323. Cell 082-897-5299. Email: fcs at global.co.za. Efax 0866-890-499 From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Thu Jun 19 09:46:49 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:46:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: "Fillmore Blues Night" (Liberated Boot) NTSC DVD Message-ID: <996598.83069.qm@web57209.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Upped by request for a fellow SD'er ... enjoy! http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201691 Cheers, AG From jshortri at rmi.net Thu Jun 19 12:41:22 2008 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:41:22 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Live Chronicals" Volume 1-Disc 1, 2 or 3 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3ADDB581-E525-4E2C-BA9D-F00D6980260F@rmi.net> Hi, Is this available on any BitTorrent sites? If someone could upload it, that would be nice. 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 ******************************************** From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Thu Jun 19 14:35:51 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:35:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] "This One's For Tom" Message-ID: <170152.14001.qm@web57207.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello all, thanks for the kind words, and requests. I'll get to the requests as I am able.? Most of my collection is still packed away ;) Here's a goodie for today: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201722 Look for some other surprises, later on ... enjoy! AG From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Jun 19 17:58:15 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:58:15 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC with Buddy Guy Message-ID: You can hear Eric and Buddy on the track Everytime I Sing the Blues just click here and listen! http://www.buddyguy.net/ Scott From jshortri at rmi.net Fri Jun 20 01:01:10 2008 From: jshortri at rmi.net (John Shortridge) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:01:10 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton's Rolling Hotel Message-ID: <0E059D01-E7BE-4611-A0A8-579B77D32A2C@rmi.net> Hi, I wondered if anyone had a copy of Eric Clapton's Rolling Hotel on DVD that they would like to do a trade on? Or, where I could purchase a copy? 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 ******************************************** From humblephoenix at gmail.com Fri Jun 20 12:15:39 2008 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:15:39 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: ERIC CLAPTON STEVE WINWOOD 2008.02.25 Madison Square Garden New York USA [Mid Valley MVR 452/453] Message-ID: <229391c50806200915o29cf61e1o61663cf1a2c67418@mail.gmail.com> http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201859 ERIC CLAPTON STEVE WINWOOD 2008.02.25 Madison Square Garden New York USA [Mid Valley MVR 452/453] Fresh off the plane from Tokyo? Part one of a six CD and three DVD box set from the cr?me de la cr?me of Clapton bootleggers? Mid Valley Records. The show in this particular torrent is an excellent, IMHO, quality AUD tape (my rig is a Cayin SCD-50T tube SACD/CD player > Audioquest interconnects > Creek Classic 5350 SE amp > Audioquest speaker cables > Harbeth 7ES-3 speakers, for those who care about such things). Winwood Clapton "Blind Faith" Mid Valley Records MVR 452/453/454/455/456/457 + bonus DVDs 2008.02.25 Madison Square Garden New York NY USA MVR 452/453 disc 1 [MVR 452] Had To Cry Today Low Down Forever Man Them Changes Sleeping In The Ground Presence Of The Lord Glad > Well Alright Double Trouble Pearly Queen Tell The Truth No Face After Midnight disc 2 [MVR 453] Split Decision Ramblin' On My Mind (EC solo acoustic) Georgia On My Mind (SW solo Hammond) Little Wing Voodoo Chile Can't Find My Way Home Dear Mr. Fantasy Crossroads Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals Steve Winwood - Hammond organ, guitar, vocals Chris Stainton - keyboards Willie Weeks ? bass Ian Thomas - drums Lineage: unknown AUD > "Mid Valley magic" > Mid Valley silvers > EAC > FLAC (level 8) EAC report included FFP included MD5 included Artwork to be included in a subsequent torrent. From scottw at racerxill.com Fri Jun 20 13:37:33 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:37:33 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Rolling Hotel clips on Youtube Message-ID: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Eric+Clapton+Rolling+Hotel&search_type=&aq=f Scott From mangs88 at verizon.net Fri Jun 20 15:45:17 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:45:17 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] guitar players dream show Message-ID: <2102527.12490501213991117745.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> dicky betts, walter trout and johnny winter are appearing together on saturday 8/2 in columbus ohio at the Lifestyles Community Pavilion, all GA show for $25!! anyone else thinking EC, who is off tour from 6/29 until 8/6, may be back in columbus during the break and sit in? he did so for bob dylan's c-bus show a couple years ago if i remember correctly...... i fly back in from our NJ vacation that morning, so i should be good to go, its only a 2 hour drive for me! l8r sammy From liabar at tin.it Fri Jun 20 18:18:01 2008 From: liabar at tin.it (LIA BARTOLOMEI) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:18:01 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 153 References: Message-ID: <004901c8d323$821f3ae0$7902700a@pc00123> Dear fellow Slowhanders, I am travelling to London for the Hyde Park concert on June 28th. Is there anybody from Italy, or any other nationality in this magazing participating to this event? It would be really nice to meet some of you after years of just reading your written reports after concerts... I am looking forward to seeing you if you let me know which corner or area you would stay. see you soon then lia From efschul at aol.com Fri Jun 20 20:26:19 2008 From: efschul at aol.com (efschul at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:26:19 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Cork Ireland 20 June 2008 Message-ID: <801490977-1214007980-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1647234018-@bxe031.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> A friend called from Cork gig. Nathan East on bass, new drummer (Abe Laboriel Jr.) and set list changes: one was WDLHTBSS !!! Sounded like a fabulous night with EC actually speaking to the audience for a few minutes!! Nice way to kick off the Euro gigs. Maybe another report tomorrow night from Dublin. stay tuned. ei blond rocker Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From EFSCHUL at aol.com Sat Jun 21 00:52:11 2008 From: EFSCHUL at aol.com (EFSCHUL at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:52:11 EDT Subject: [Slowhand] Willie Weeks! Message-ID: I think my friend was JET LAGGED.. It's Willie! pardon me! BR **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sat Jun 21 11:23:57 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:23:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] EC - New York, New York - September 18, 1995 - NTSC DVD-R1 (Geetarz #223) Message-ID: <712223.3871.qm@web57209.mail.re3.yahoo.com> For those of you who just can't seem to get enough of the blues tour ... ... upped by request for a fellow SD'er and DIMEaholic! http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201990 Enjoy, AG PS For those who have asked me about DIME, they do purge the membership rolls every 10 minutes, so it's really not all THAT hard to get in, as long as you are persistant for a few hours ;) From humblephoenix at gmail.com Sat Jun 21 11:26:19 2008 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:26:19 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: ERIC CLAPTON STEVE WINWOOD 2008.02.28 Madison Square Garden New York USA [Mid Valley MVR 456/457] Message-ID: <229391c50806210826p4c0d0e2br406a9d7bc7da07a6@mail.gmail.com> http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201983 ERIC CLAPTON STEVE WINWOOD 2008.02.26 Madison Square Garden New York USA [Mid Valley MVR 454/455] Fresh off the plane from Tokyo? Part two of a six CD and three DVD box set from the cr?me de la cr?me of Clapton bootleggers? Mid Valley Records. Part one can be found at: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=201859 CONTRAST CLAUSE: The odds are that the tapes used for this set have already been up here. But then again, maybe they haven't. Given that Mid Valley is noted for getting the most out of the tapes they use (the so-called "Mid Valley magic"), I honestly don't know if I could tell whether the tapes used for this set have been up here or not. And I am not going to bother to try. So, you have been warned. [Presumably the foregoing will pass the scratch and sniff test for the Truth In Torrenting Act Of 2007 (and as amended).] According to a comment to the first torrent by our own aziboy: "all three shows are different sources to what has been available before. The 28th is also the first complete show from dat to surface I believe. All 3 shows must have been recorded very near the stage as the sound is really in your face. Fab release and essential for any Winwood and EC fans." The show in this particular torrent is an excellent, IMHO, quality AUD tape (my rig is a Cayin SCD-50T tube SACD/CD player > Audioquest interconnects > Creek Classic 5350 SE amp > Audioquest speaker cables > Harbeth 7ES-3 speakers, for those who care about such things). Winwood Clapton "Blind Faith" Mid Valley Records MVR 452/453/454/455/456/457 + bonus DVDs 2008.02.26 Madison Square Garden New York NY USA MVR 454/455 disc 3 [MVR 454] Had To Cry Today Low Down Forever Man Them Changes Sleeping In The Ground Presence Of The Lord Glad > Well Alright Double Trouble Pearly Queen Tell The Truth No Face After Midnight disc 4 [MVR 455] Split Decision Ramblin' On My Mind (EC solo acoustic) Georgia On My Mind (SW solo Hammond) Little Wing Voodoo Chile Can't Find My Way Home Cocaine Dear Mr. Fantasy Eric Clapton - guitar, vocals Steve Winwood - Hammond organ, guitar, vocals Chris Stainton - keyboards Willie Weeks ? bass Ian Thomas - drums Lineage: unknown AUD > "Mid Valley magic" > Mid Valley silvers > EAC > FLAC (level 8) EAC report included FFP included MD5 included Artwork for the CD case is included with this torrent. The six CDs come in a six CD case (same as a four CD case but with two two-CD swinging holders in the front and back). From NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com Sat Jun 21 12:53:17 2008 From: NOAH.SEIDENBERG at cbexchange.com (SEIDENBERG, NOAH) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:53:17 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] No EC Content but wow Guitar! Message-ID: I saw the original Return To Forever last night and was so happy. Super great interplay between Al DiMeola and Stanly Clarke (Chick Corea too). What a great show, I recommend anyone to see this. Noah ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "The information in this electronic mail message is the sender's confidential business and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful." "The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. The sender's employer is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments." From stevie-wonder at ntlworld.com Sat Jun 21 17:56:17 2008 From: stevie-wonder at ntlworld.com (steve hayes) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:56:17 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] hard rock calling - ec tickets - front standing Message-ID: <000e01c8d3e9$a3361390$e9a23ab0$@com> EC & co I have up to 4 tickets at cost price will split into pairs. I have been let down by people , can send or meet as required. I am going to gig anyway email me direct please. Steve stevie-wonder at ntlworld.com http://www.hardrockcalling.co.uk/home From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sat Jun 21 23:32:26 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:32:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - Royal Albert Hall - London, England - February 23, 1995 Message-ID: <187023.58693.qm@web57201.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello friends, was listening to one of the '95 RAH shows today in the car and since I'm on a "Blues Tour" roll, this is the next upload since it's one of my favorite DVDs from that era ... heard from a bunch of you SD'ers and all I hear is "more blues tour! more blues tour!" so ask and ye shall receive, blues aficionados ... http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=24631 Enjoy! ~AG From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 22 09:56:14 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:56:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Blues Blues Blues DOUBLE TROUBLE Message-ID: <479105.37014.qm@web57215.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hey Clapto-peeps, Dig on this sweet set, here ya got yer audio: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202123 And here ya got yer video: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202121 I challenge y'all to go on a Blues Tour uploading frenzy! AG From slowhand.net at gmail.com Sun Jun 22 11:48:00 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:48:00 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Blues Tour uploading frenzy Message-ID: <86128fd00806220848q527ffb4k2187a00cc5451574@mail.gmail.com> > I challenge y'all to go on a Blues Tour uploading frenzy! But Master, how can we do this thing you ask? All of my bandwidth is taken up with the wonderous torrents you are currently sharing. Besides, I have two men out, sick with the flu... Your minions await further instructions... From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 22 13:42:48 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:42:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Blues Tour uploading frenzy In-Reply-To: <86128fd00806220848q527ffb4k2187a00cc5451574@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <292376.59200.qm@web57207.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Stop snivelling, and get to work! Good point tho, I'm currently u/l at 1.67MB/s so it is like drinking from a fire hose, isn't it? I'll take a breather for a while.? After I take care of the shows you and Animalman are nagging me about ;) ~G --- On Sun, 6/22/08, Steve wrote: From: Steve Subject: Blues Tour uploading frenzy To: "Slowhand DIgest" Cc: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008, 11:48 AM > I challenge y'all to go on a Blues Tour uploading frenzy! ? But Master, how can we do this thing you ask?? All of my bandwidth is taken up with the wonderous torrents you are currently sharing.? Besides, I have two men out, sick with the flu... ? Your minions await further instructions... From joetoomey at eircom.net Sun Jun 22 14:59:37 2008 From: joetoomey at eircom.net (Joe Toomey) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:59:37 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] EC at Malahide Castle In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <000801c8d49a$1eaf82d0$0201a8c0@DESKTOP> Well the rain came down for most of the day & a good lot of Robert Randolph's set. Probably as a consequence EC came on promptly at 8.00pm, not expected until 8.20-8.30 so caught us all a little unawares. Kicked off with Tell the Truth which was wondrous to behold, next came KTTH followed by Isn't it a pity and then, worth the price of admission alone - why does love got to be so sad, which was amazing. After that I didn't keep accurate tabs on track sequence but do remember Motherless Child, Motherless Children, Rocking Chair, Double Trouble, Running on faith, Outside women blues, Cocaine, Layla, Wonderful tonight encore with RR & Mojo. I've seen the man lots of times from late 70's and I have to say this was perhaps the most satisfying for me. His playing was on even if Doyle took more solo's than might be usual. If I had a crib it would be that he omitted Little Wing which I'm still hoping to hear him play someday. By the way it had stopped raining prior to EC appearing, started raining right on the intro to KTTH and stopped just as he kicked off Isn't it a pity - George was smiling down on us as it stayed dry for the rest of the evening! Out Joe From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sun Jun 22 21:19:53 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:19:53 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Masterpieces Message-ID: <3916498180AB49E5B0828CFE5F7B445E@1NVTLC1> Due to my prolific purchasing of DVDs from Amazon, I received an email a few weeks ago announcing a new EC 2 DVD set, Collectors Special Edition Eric Clapton Masterpieces. I'm a sucker for most things Clapton so I added the DVD set to my shopping cart and waited for it to arrive. I got it last week and spend a couple evening reviewing it. First, a little disclaimer (which, btw, wasn't listed on Amazon), the DVD is unauthorized and wasn't approved by our beloved axologist. The listing leads one to believe that there is much archival footage offered here and hits on many of Eric's key moments in history. The first DVD did indeed cover most of his career starting with his tenure with The Yardbirds, The Bluesbreakers, and The Cream, before going into the Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos stints. Not much mentioned about Delaney and Bonnie. That archival footage? Snippets of footage we've all seen before, The Yardbirds playing "I Wish You Would" and several moments from the Blind Faith show in Hyde Park but mostly just showing Winwood and Baker, no sign of Eric. Most of the footage was from the 25th anniversary concert Eric played with Mark Knopfler and Elton John which shows him playing Crossroads, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally, Layla, I Shot The Sheriff and White Room. The Cream Farewell concert from '68 is prominently shown throughout. Two interesting snippets I had yet to see, however, was a 94 Saturday Night Live session of Wonderful Tonight and It's Too Late from the Johnny Cash Show. Being that this is an unauthorized project, it's little wonder that most of the interviews are obviously taken from other archival footage. The most prominent interviewee is Pete Brown who offers his own insight as to the Cream era and the inspiration for some of his lyrics. Another prominent face is British music journalist Chris Welch. They even tracked down Rueben Archer who claims to be a college friend of Eric's. The second DVD is about an hour of Eric's time with Cream. Again, more talking heads and no new footage. Nothing new here folks, save yourself an Andrew Jacskon. Jeff From jnt.elliott at comcast.net Sun Jun 22 21:30:27 2008 From: jnt.elliott at comcast.net (Jeff Elliott) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:30:27 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] ROLLING STONE TOP 100 GUITAR SONGS Message-ID: I meant to mention this a couple of weeks ago when I first received the 12 June edition of Rolling Stone but I've been off the grid for a while. So the RS has put out yet another top 100, this time the top 100 Guitar Songs. Can't say I argue with much of them as there is absolutely no one who would agree with my list any more than any one else's. Interesting to see that Crossroads is number three after Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode and Purple Haze by Hendrix. In fact, Clapton touches five songs in the top 100 if one counts While My Guitar Gently Weeps which comes in at number 7. The other three are Layla at 13, Hideaway at 42 and Whiteroom at 55. Anything missing from the list? Jeff From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 22 21:54:26 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:54:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Rolling Hotel Message-ID: <374160.57334.qm@web57205.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hi, It's readily available at Hungercity, takes mere moments to sign up. If you need help learning how to work with torrent clients, I know of a great beginner's guide: http://www.hungercity.org/details.php?id=638 Cheers, AG ----------------------------- Hi, I wondered if anyone had a copy of Eric Clapton's Rolling Hotel on? DVD that they would like to do a trade on? Or, where I could purchase a copy? 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 From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Sun Jun 22 22:26:23 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:26:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - New York, New York - October 8, 1994 - NTSC DVD (Geetarz #235) Message-ID: <524369.19396.qm@web57215.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Upped by request: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202235 Also, the companion audio is up as well: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202224 Tasty stuff, and fantastic performances (even by the high standards of the blues tour). Enjoy! AG From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Mon Jun 23 07:24:47 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:24:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC - Miami, Florida - September 5, 1995 NTSC DVD *Geetarz 220* Message-ID: <459008.31426.qm@web57205.mail.re3.yahoo.com> The blues blues blues roll on .... http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202282 Upp'd by request for a fellow SD'er, enjoy! AG From darmel at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 23 17:32:53 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:32:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute to GeorgeC Message-ID: <919418.26913.qm@web82602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> An Ode to George ? George is dead, and I?m sad to say. I won?t see him play live again cause he?s dead today. ? He often channeled Lenny Bruce. He slammed the Pope and took abuse. ? He made us laugh with his slashing wit. He embraced bad words like darn and poop. ? He railed on intolerance pepper with rage, And he offered up wisdom and advice that was sage. ? Cynical and naughty and sprinkled with curse, His lessons were ?smart? tied up in free verse. ? Words are harmless when void of hate; George told us this, but now he?s late. ? ?It takes two fingers to make the peace sign like it takes two people to make love. When you do this, you?re jerking off!? (George Carlin) ? ? ? ? God love you, sweet George. I?m going to miss the fucking shit out of you? ? Your pal, Mel From rick3080 at sbcglobal.net Mon Jun 23 23:29:26 2008 From: rick3080 at sbcglobal.net (Rick) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:29:26 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD Set Message-ID: <003d01c8d5aa$82631fb0$6401a8c0@lqd1icp3y3n0kw> If anyone out there is still looking for copies of the 3 DVD set gloriously produced by the Almighty Geetarz and thankfully forwarded to me by Bjorn Erlingsson, I will gladly reoffer to the first three slowhanders that request them, two with burners that can reoffer and one without. Thanks again Bjorn and AG (I'm waiting for Vol 2). Rick From candyear at earthlink.net Tue Jun 24 16:28:32 2008 From: candyear at earthlink.net (David Strahl) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:28:32 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] A Toast To George Carlin In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2FD7D381-8144-41B0-8192-918E31BA986C@earthlink.net> A couple of months ago George Carlin performed here in Kingston NY. He was moving a little slower. His posture and physical appearance showed a little wear. But it was George Carlin with all that fire and passion. George had a problem with a lot of stuff and made no effort to hide it. In fact we expected it of him. It was his schtick. He spoke out for all of us. Everything we didn't have the nerve to say ourselves. Man, I'll miss him. I am so glad I went to that show. He had the spark right til the end. I want to go out like George Carlin. On fire, passionate about life, willing to speak out against this ridiculous government and all the injustices in life and, as you all know, there are lots of them. George was never afraid to point them out and he took a lot of heat for it. A toast to a great man. We can all learn from him. David Strahl On Jun 24, 2008, at 12:01 PM, 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. Tribute to GeorgeC (Mel Boss) > 2. Clapton 3 DVD Set (Rick) > > From: Mel Boss > Date: June 23, 2008 5:32:53 PM EDT > To: slowhand at planet-torque.com, Mark Deavult , > Steve Proctor , Betsy Fowler > , deltanick at comcast.net, sam Sambo mangano > , Richard Rick Batty > Subject: [Slowhand] Tribute to GeorgeC > > > An Ode to George > > George is dead, and I?m sad to say. > I won?t see him play live again cause he?s dead today. > > He often channeled Lenny Bruce. > He slammed the Pope and took abuse. > > He made us laugh with his slashing wit. > He embraced bad words like darn and poop. > > He railed on intolerance pepper with rage, > And he offered up wisdom and advice that was sage. > > Cynical and naughty and sprinkled with curse, > His lessons were ?smart? tied up in free verse. > > Words are harmless when void of hate; > George told us this, but now he?s late. > > ?It takes two fingers to make the peace sign like it takes two > people to make love. > When you do this, you?re jerking off!? (George Carlin) > > > > > God love you, sweet George. > I?m going to miss the fucking shit out of you? > > Your pal, > Mel > > > > From: "Rick" > Date: June 23, 2008 11:29:26 PM EDT > To: > Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD Set > > > If anyone out there is still looking for copies of the 3 DVD set > gloriously produced by the Almighty Geetarz and thankfully > forwarded to me by Bjorn Erlingsson, I will gladly reoffer to the > first three slowhanders that request them, two with burners that > can reoffer and one without. > > Thanks again Bjorn and AG (I'm waiting for Vol 2). > > Rick > > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From rick3080 at sbcglobal.net Tue Jun 24 23:11:43 2008 From: rick3080 at sbcglobal.net (Rick) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:11:43 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD Set - Offer Closed Message-ID: <001401c8d671$333bba60$6401a8c0@lqd1icp3y3n0kw> Sorry, but the offer is now closed, but two have promised to reoffer so keep your eyes open. Rick From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Tue Jun 24 23:20:44 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:20:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC "The 100th Show at RAH" NTSC DVD *Geetarz #233* Message-ID: <326165.69367.qm@web57213.mail.re3.yahoo.com> http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=24694 ------------- Eric Clapton "100th Show at RAH" London, England February 28, 1994 Geetarz DVD #233 - Trade Only, NOT FOR SALE Type: DVD Region: 1 TV System: NTSC. Video Stream: Type: Interlaced MPEG2 Bitrate: 4.500 Mbps Framerate: 29.970 Hz Resolution: 704x480 Aspect ratio: 4x3 Audio Stream: Type: Dolby Digital (AC3) Bitrate: 256 Kbps Number of channels: 2 Sampling Frequency: 48khz Sampling Bits: 16 Track List: Terraplane Blues Come In My Kitchen Malted Milk How Long Kidman Blues County Jail .44 Standin' Around Cryin' Going Away Blues All Day Long Hoochie Coochie Man Hurts Me Too Blues Before Sunrise Someday After a While Tore Down White Room Badge Wonderful Tonight Stone Free Circus Left Town Tears In Heaven Five Long Years Tearin' Us Apart Crossroads Groaning the Blues Layla Ain't Nobody's Business The Band: Eric Clapton Guitar, Vocals Andy Fairweather Low Rhythm Guitar Jerry Portnoy Harmonica Chris Stainton Keyboards Dave Bronze Bass Richie Hayward Drums Katie Kissoon Backing Vocals Maggie Ryder Backing Vocals Roddy Lorimer Trumpet Tim Sanders Tenor Sax Simon Clarke Baritone Sax Geetarz Comments: This nicely filmed, tripod shot DVD chronicles EC's 100th show at London's Royal Albert Hall, held on 28 February 1994. The setlist was a mix of blues standards as well as rock, with special mention of a blistering performance of Jimi Hendrix' "Stone Free" as a standout performance of the evening. NTSC format DVD mastered from c. 3rd generation PAL VHS. I've searched for years and this is the best copy I've been able to locate of this exceptional performance. Of particular note to geetar porn addicts, this is the show where EC played a unique cherry sunburst Les Paul with P-90 pickups. Remember, seed freely, crank it loud and enjoy! Torrenting supervision and moral support provided by Cody the Codependent Husky, 2008-06-24. ~Geetarz PS It would be great if someone could follow up with the audio recording of this concert, released on the Live Storm label as "The 100th Show" (http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/clapton/100thshow.htm) From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Jun 25 00:24:46 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:24:46 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] hot layla solo clip from jones beach Message-ID: <019901c8d67b$66b70110$2b01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7as539VXRYc &feature=related enjoy! L8r sambo From mangs88 at verizon.net Wed Jun 25 00:31:21 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:31:21 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] more jones beach Message-ID: <019e01c8d67c$5299a970$2b01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> Outstanding mojo!! (guitar duel with Robert Randolph is sweet) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lXJVAUY0ek &feature=related AG, when is this show getting uploaded? L8r sammy From greghilker at gmx.de Wed Jun 25 01:40:43 2008 From: greghilker at gmx.de (Greg Hilker) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:40:43 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] EC on Sonny Landreth CD Message-ID: <4861DA5B.4030803@gmx.de> I surprized that nobody here has mentioned that EC plays on 2 tracks of Sonny Landreth's new CD "From the Reach". Other guest musicians include Mark Knopfler, Dr. John, Robben Ford and Vince Gill. Landreth, as you may recall, played at both Crossroads Festivals. Very nice CD! -Greg- From darmel at sbcglobal.net Wed Jun 25 13:54:22 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:54:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] E's Music Collaborations Message-ID: <536121.40097.qm@web82604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ?I can only hope that in the process of these collaborations E will come to appreciate and play with Roy Rogers also. RR and SonnyL are buds...MrB ?>>I surprised that nobody here has mentioned that EC plays on >>2 tracks of Sonny Landreth's new CD "From the Reach". >>Other guest musicians include Mark Knopfler, Dr. John, Robben Ford and Vince Gill. >>Landreth, as you may recall, played at both Crossroads Festivals. Very nice CD! >>-Greg- From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Wed Jun 25 18:03:06 2008 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:03:06 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton reading music Message-ID: <1B8755241E2047D19607CBB3383B15B5@SimonPC> Please back me up here. I know I'm right but you know what its like when someone questions you. I commented on Youtube a while ago on 'Eric Clapton instrumental best ever' which is a clip of the concerto from 1990. I remember at the time Clapton saying in an interview, how hard it was because he had to learn so much of it 'off by heart' because he couldn't read music and there was little room for improvising. however I dont have that interview to hand and some guy has emailed me saying: Dude of course he can read music. I think you mean Hendrix. I'm sure he can't but I need someone to confirm it for me! (or put me right!) Thanks, Simon From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Wed Jun 25 23:46:17 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:46:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC w/ Robert Cray - Charlotte, NC - October 17, 2006 *Previously Unreleased - From MD Master* Message-ID: <994557.77381.qm@web57210.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Okay, this ought to wake you folks up from your heat-induced stupor. Here's some fat sassy "I want to play an ES-335 tonight" Gibson goodness for ya.? Nobody plays a slow blues like EC, and there's no EC blues like EC blues from an ES-335 ... here ya go: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202688 -------------- Eric Clapton "I Am Yours" Charlotte, NC October 17, 2006 Geetarz #156 / 157 TRADE ONLY, NEVER FOR SALE Recording by JM Photos By Sambo #8 Commentary By Imnotaper Mastering and Artwork by Geetarz Supervision and Moral Support by Cody Husky Disc 1: Pretending I Shot the Sheriff Got to Get Better in a Little While Old Love Anyday (Dedicated to Carl Radle) Motherless Children Back Home I Am Yours Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out) Running on Faith Disc 2: After Midnight Little Queen of Spades Further On Up the Road Wonderful Tonight Layla Cocaine Crossroads Bonus Disc: Robert Cray Charlotte, NC October 17, 2006 (Opening Act) Geetarz #158 Recording By JM Photos by Sambo#8 Mastering and Artwork by Geetarz Supervision and Moral Support By Cody Husky The Band: Eric Clapton Guitar, Vocals Doyle Bramhall II Guitar Derek Trucks Guitar Chris Stainton Keyboards Tim Carmon Keyboards Willie Weeks Bass Steve Jordan Drums Michelle John Backing Vocals Sharon White Backing Vocals Imnotaper's Comments: My friend Sam and I were on the second row for Clapton's first appearance at Bobcat's Arena. EC emerged from backstage already playing, as if he couldn't wait to start. He smiled, chatted with band members between songs and was more animated than usual. The solos were intense throughout the show. Derek Trucks was wonderful. His solo during "Cocaine" was absolutely eerie, almost like a wounded animal. There were a few notable things about this show: "Anyday" was dedicated to Carl Radle, because some of his family were in attendance. Clapton pulled out the Gibson ES-335 for "After Midnight" and "Little Queen of Spades." It was one of the last times, if not the last, that Clapton has played a Gibson in concert. His performance of "Back Home" was the last time anything from that album has been played. This show was also the last time "I Am Yours" was played. Last but not least, as the band lined up for the final bow, Eric spotted the Heads on a Stick that Sam and I were waving. He laughed and pointed them out to Derek. This recording has some serious issues during "Further On Up The Road" and "Wonderful Tonight." There is mic noise, then "FOUTR" gets very muffled. Voices can be heard. I wondered if the taper had been discovered. "WT" is also muffled, then everything returns to normal for "Layla." But these problems should not keep you from downloading this show. It is one of the best of the 45 I have witnessed. Geetarz Comments: Thanks to JM for his patience as it took me over a year to get to these masters! I hope the wait was worth it. Thanks so Sambo#8 and Imnotaper for the great photos and recollections from the show. Lineage: MD Master > Tascam MD-350 > DIGITAL [COAX] > HHb CDR-800 > CD-R [Mitsui Gold] > PC/EAC (Secure) > SoundForge 6.0 > CDWav > FLAC (Level 5) > You !!! Torrented by Geetarz, June 25, 2008 Play it loud and enjoy! ~G Join our group and keep informed about new and upcoming releases: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClaptonBoots/ From davemcaffee at hotmail.com Thu Jun 26 10:12:24 2008 From: davemcaffee at hotmail.com (Dave McAffee) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:12:24 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Devil Road In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On the Derek and the Dominos' last sessions tapes there is a track called 'Devil Road'. The websites all have the same information, that it is unkown if EC is featured on the track. Does anyone have any more information on this subject? _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i?m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Thu Jun 26 14:00:26 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] BTA: EC "In the Spotlight" (Nothing But the Blues) NTSC DVD *Holy Grail from PBS Master* Message-ID: <471184.11890.qm@web57208.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Seeded on DIME: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=202771 ------------------------------ Eric Clapton "In the Spotlight" Nothing But the Blues PBS Station Master Copy Recorded at The Fillmore San Francisco, Ca. November 8-9, 1994 TRADE ONLY ... NEVER FOR SALE The Band: Eric Clapton Guitar, Vocals Andy Fairweather Low Rhythm Guitar Jerry Portnoy Harmonica Chris Stainton Keyboards Dave Bronze Bass Andy Newmark Drums Roddy Lorimer Trumpet Tim Sanders Tenor Sax Simon Clarke Baritone Sax NTSC DVD-R1 Type: DVD Region: 1 TV System: NTSC. Video Stream: Type: Interlaced MPEG2 Bitrate: 9.558 Mbps Framerate: 29.970 Hz Resolution: 704x480 Aspect ratio: 4x3 Audio Stream: Type: Dolby Digital (AC3) Bitrate: 256 Kbps Number of channels: 2 Sampling Frequency: 48khz Sampling Bits: 16 Geetarz Comments: This is the oft-discussed PBS "In the Spotlight" programme, featuring the one and only network broadcast of Martin Scorcese's Eric Clapton documentary, "Nothing But the Blues". The PBS program was only aired once, 1995. Various copies of this broadcast are in circulation, all from broadcast sources of differing quality. There was a home video release of "Nothing But ..." planned for the summer of 1995. Warner Music was in the pre-order process and taking orders. Some promotional copies were sent out as well, but were later recalled when the release was cancelled, for reasons no one has been able to ascertain. The previous Geetarz / Button of this program was sourced from one of these Warner promo tapes, with stereo audio added from the radio show audio. Some time ago I received in the mail an unmarked envelope with no return address; the postmark was from a large city where I have any number of friends and trading buddies. Imagine my surprise when I popped the DVD into my player, only to find what appears to be a pristine copy of "In the Spotlight", direct to DVD from a PBS Station master. Whoever you are ... THANK YOU! The original DVD was burned on a standalone recorder. Standalone recorders are convenient but at times produce some noncompliant errors in the video stream. I was able to extract the program material and generate new navigation information in order to have a 100% compliant DVD-Video. THERE WAS NO RECOMPRESSION OF ANY OF THE VIDEO OR AUDIO STREAM. Any addition or subtraction to the program material would have necessitated re-encoding the program material, and in this case everyone deserves to get the "real deal" in the utmost quality possible. PBS' broadcast is properly referred to as "In the Spotlight", and it does not contain the epic performance of "Driftin'" found on the "Nothing But the Blues" promotional copies. Still, in terms of video quality alone, this is an essential document and required viewing for any fan of Eric Clapton's blues material. At least until the suits at the record companies get their heads out of their asses and officially release this on DVD! Play it Loud and Enjoy! ~G, 2008-06-26 Join our group and keep informed of new and upcoming releases: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClaptonBoots/ From mangs88 at verizon.net Thu Jun 26 15:39:02 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:39:02 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] article/video on joe bonamassa Message-ID: <8225287.2900161214509142569.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=417475&Category=9 he shares the story of his intro to EC in the article, and mentions the first EC riff that inspired him in the video....enjoy! l8r sammy PS saw JB's show last friday nite, took the twins to their second ever concert (after Rick "Slowhand" Bailey's 2 years ago), they had a blast! Joe took a group picture with us, i will try and forward it to y'all this weekend...... From almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com Thu Jun 26 18:01:19 2008 From: almighty_geetarz at yahoo.com (Almighty Geetarz) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:01:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Nottingham Review Message-ID: <996709.68166.qm@web57206.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hi all, Spotted this, sort of amusing, that the reviewer thinks that EC's prowess on acoustic and slide is "unstuck", which leads me to reply ... "unplugged", which if I recall won a trunkload of awards and was EC's best selling album. What time warp is this guy in? I don't disagree that the acoustic set is a bit of a road bump, in the larger context of the set, but the way this was phrased, odd. Sort of like the nimrods on the WE site slagging the Jones Beach show ... I don' t know where they were, but it wasn't the show I attended ... Over and out. ~AG -------------------------- REVIEW: ERIC CLAPTON, ARENA 7 readers have commented on this story. Click here to read their views. 09:00 - 24 June 2008 It's a lifetime since the impact of the Bluesbreakers' Have You Heard or Cream's thunderous live version of Crossroads. Almost 40 years on from the Duane and Derek duelling of Layla days, Eric Clapton appears to exist well within his comfort zone - cutting edge replaced by considered craftsmanship and an open house policy on talented sidemen. But did Clapton ever put himself up on the pedestal? It was us who called him God and Slowhand. The initial intensity of his playing was inspired by a deep love and reverence for the blues players. And last night that passion for the core purity of his blues obsession was at the heart of his performance. He appeared out of nowhere to kick the band into Tell The Truth, one of a fistful of Layla songs that formed the backbone of his setlist. Ably abetted by guitarist Doyle Bramhall II and a cracking band of connoisseur musos, Clapton concentrated on hittin' the note. This was a purist's night out. Clapton's instinctive feel for a phrase is still present and correct. There were times when he was as good as he's ever been, notably Double Trouble, an utter masterclass. Time-honoured favourites take centre stage: Hoochie Coochie Man, Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad? and Four Day Creep showcased Eric's deft emotional touch. It's only in the unplugged section he comes unstuck. His acoustic and slide work has never carried the same conviction as his electric playing, and closely followed by Wonderful Tonight, the middle of the set drifts towards nod-off territory. Layla and Cocaine drive proceedings home -with Solo Of The Night Award going to Bramhall for the fractured elegance of his break on the latter. After reverential crowd demands an encore, we're treated to what we've been missing. Support man Robert Randolph joins Clapton for a rollicking version of Got My Mojo Working, ripping up the rule book with outrageous pedal steel solos, an infectious grin on his face spreading like wildfire across the stage. Suddenly, the whole show lifts up five gears; Clapton loved it, a ringmaster relishing the challenge. A spent force? You're kidding! ? From info at whereseric.com Thu Jun 26 20:03:02 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:03:02 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Second Matched Print Auction / Benefits Crossroads Antigua Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0806261703j1f486a29naf38c9c21dd54749@mail.gmail.com> For those of you who may have missed the news, the second matched print auction is currently underway on eBay by Eric Clapton Sales. Bidding closes on 29 June. More information about the posterd and Eric Clapton Sales can be found by reading the full article on whereseric.com: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/06/eric-clapton-crossroads-antigua-ebay-charity-auction-limited-edition-poster-print.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 ======================================================================== From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Thu Jun 26 21:30:58 2008 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:30:58 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton reading music Message-ID: Simon, don't worry, you're completely right on this. Clapton can't read music. I don't have an specific interview as an official source, but I have read many times he discussing that. Once he mentioned he tried when he was a teenager, and he could manage to learn the traditional folk melody Greensleaves by sight reading, but he had dropped it since then. Actually a very small group of rock/blues/pop players can read music. The list of those who can't read goes like that: - Clapton - Hendrix - Van Halen - Pink Floyd members - Phil Collins - Buddy Guy - Rolling Stones original members - Stevie Ray - Santana - Beatles (except George Martin, of course) - Led Zeppelin ... and here's a list from people who I'm pretty sure are able to read music: - Jack Bruce - The Police Members - Joe Satriani - Steve Vai - Brian Setzer - B.B. King (at least he told that he learned after he was 60 yrs. old, he decided to learn so he could help to write charts for the horn session of his band) - Dave Gilmour (yeah, I know he's a Pink Floyd Member but he couldn't read when PF was active. In his last DVD's extras he told he learned to read/write music recently when he began to study saxophone with his son's school band material) - All the other jazz/classical cats One I'm not sure about is Mark Knopfler's abilities to read music. This subject is something I'm always interested, since I'm one of the few blues/rock players around my area able to read. I'm always treated like a braniac because of that:-) My conclusion on this matter is that it's definitely not necessary to be able to read to play rock or blues, but it does help on the communication with other non-guitarrists musicians. If you want to learn jazz or classical, learn to read FIRST! People who can read tend to be much more versatile as musicians, but there are those genius who can leave without that! Cheers, Fabio PS. Simon, do yourself a favor: STAY AWAY from You Tube comments, I never saw so much bullshit in the same place, all kinds of morons gather there, Slowhand Digest is heaven comparing to it. I believe our Billy Boy is a beautiful example of you tube type of comments. From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com To: pjones at doodlesite.com; slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:03:06 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton reading music Please back me up here. I know I'm right but you know what its like when someone questions you. I commented on Youtube a while ago on 'Eric Clapton instrumental best ever' which is a clip of the concerto from 1990. I remember at the time Clapton saying in an interview, how hard it was because he had to learn so much of it 'off by heart' because he couldn't read music and there was little room for improvising. however I dont have that interview to hand and some guy has emailed me saying: Dude of course he can read music. I think you mean Hendrix. I'm sure he can't but I need someone to confirm it for me! (or put me right!) Thanks, Simon _________________________________________________________________ Receba GR?TIS as mensagens do Messenger no seu celular quando voc? estiver offline. Conhe?a o MSN Mobile! http://mobile.live.com/signup/signup2.aspx?lc=pt-br From clwphils at tampabay.rr.com Thu Jun 26 23:35:17 2008 From: clwphils at tampabay.rr.com (David Fynan) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:35:17 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton reading music In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0B26BD1F-84BE-40F1-9017-D54AE3071423@tampabay.rr.com> On Jun 26, 2008, at 12:01 PM, slowhand-request at planet-torque.com wrote: > Please back me up here. I know I'm right but you know what its like > when someone questions you. > I commented on Youtube a while ago on 'Eric Clapton instrumental > best ever' which is a clip of the concerto from 1990. > I remember at the time Clapton saying in an interview, how hard it > was because he had to learn so much of it 'off by heart' because he > couldn't read music and there was little room for improvising. > however I dont have that interview to hand and some guy has emailed > me saying: > > > Dude of course he can read music. I think you mean Hendrix. > > I'm sure he can't but I need someone to confirm it for me! (or put > me right!) > > Thanks, > Simon From an interview with Larry King in 1998 http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9802/13/eric.clapton.lkl/transcript.html KING: Were you a musically inclined kid? CLAPTON: Yeah. KING: Were you in the school band? CLAPTON: Yes, I was. I played recorder at school. And I learned to read music actually at that point and forgot it later on. But I had -- I had some kind of ability to listen very, very acutely when I was -- when I was young. KING: And you forgot it later on? CLAPTON: I haven't forgotten how to listen, but I have forgotten how to read music. KING: That's what I mean. Why? How could that be? CLAPTON: I don't know. I just -- well, I could play "Greensleeves" by reading it, and now I wouldn't know what one note meant from another. KING: You mean that just went away? CLAPTON: It went away. From mail at klaweb.de Fri Jun 27 02:13:32 2008 From: mail at klaweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:13:32 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton reading music Message-ID: <4864850C.1050306@klaweb.de> RS: Eric, you're not classically trained. EC: No. http://12bar.de/ftp/text_info/interview_bbc_1990.txt /Gerd From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Jun 28 10:12:18 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:12:18 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Jack Bruce Interview Message-ID: <000e01c8d929$04263b00$0200a8c0@GX270> He talks of another Cream get-together, but I suspect it's wishful thinking. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/eadt/features/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=Features&tBrand=EADOnline&tCategory=features&itemid=IPED27%20Jun%202008%2017%3A12%3A20%3A247 Jack's still Cream of the crop 28 June 2008 | 14:15 JONATHAN BARNES HE says he's grateful to still be alive and may have just released an overview of his career, but rock legend Jack Bruce tells Jonathan Barnes how he's not finished yet. "I THINK it will happen again, yes," says Jack Bruce, sitting in the sunshine of his Suffolk garden. "Probably just one more time." Forty years after Cream split up, the singer and bassist of one of the 60s biggest bands is still answering the same question: are you guys getting back together? This time, his response is positive, even if he stops himself. "I can't say anything more than that. But we are meeting up in October." Jack last shared a stage with his celebrated bandmates Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker three years ago for a string of shows at the Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden. But that might not be the end of the story of the first "supergroup". Not quite. It would have happened already, he points out, if Led Zeppelin hadn't "hijacked" the tribute show to Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun in December. "We were the first band that was approached, and we agreed to do it at the Albert Hall; a nice, respectful tribute," he says. Jack says Cream could return again "But it suddenly changed to the O2 and both me and Eric thought 'no, we don't want to do that, it's too commercial' - so it became the Led Zeppelin show." Jack has an extra incentive for wanting to do it all again. For the reunion in 2005, he was still suffering the after-effects of a liver transplant five years ago, which he needed after he was diagnosed with cancer. The transplant was a success, but a series of infections almost killed him. He knows he's lucky to still be here. "I was quite ill for a long time after the operation. I was written off a couple of times - but they obviously didn't know me! I wasn't prepared to go yet. I was in a bad way, in a coma and it was touch and go. But the team at Addenbrooke's Hospital - and the person who donated the liver - saved my life. I'm very grateful to them. "I was actually in hospital when the idea came up to do it (the Cream reunion). I wasn't well enough to walk, or talk. I wrote 'okay, I'll do it' in spidery writing on a piece of paper. It gave me a motivation to get better. "I pretended I was well enough to do it, but I wasn't really. Now I'm firing on most of my cylinders I would like to do it again, selfishly, just to enjoy it this time." But that's not all Jack has on his agenda. Next month he's off to the States for a 22-date festival tour, which he says that will finance his plans to travel to Cuba record the third in his trilogy of Latin albums. He also intends to go to Japan for a tribute show to Tony Williams, the late drummer, and is preparing to do a big band record for the BBC later this year. Furthermore, he hopes to start work on a new album with the guitarist Robin Trower next year. Not bad for someone who's just become a pensioner. "I don't feel 65," he chuckles in his warm Glaswegian tones. "But then I do have to look in the mirror." JACK insists it's merely a coincidence that the release of his six-CD, 110-song career respective box set Can You Follow? arrives so soon after his 65th birthday. It's definitely not a statement of retirement, he's at great pains to point out. It is, however, a vast and varied body of work, from blues to rock to pop to jazz, taking in his early days as a jobbing musician, the power and the glory of Cream, a host of brilliant and bizarre collaborations, and the high spots of his 15 solo albums. "I wanted to call it My Life in a Box, but the record company wouldn't let me," he beams. "There's everything in there. It starts off in black and white, then goes into technicolour and comes right up to almost the present day, it reflects the times I've lived in. The title sounds a bit arrogant, but it wasn't my idea!" By his own admission it's an "esoteric" collection; it's even released on a record label called Esoteric, as if to emphasise the point. "Obviously it's thanks to the success of Cream that I can do things that really interest me," Jack says. "I have a wonderful way of working that I can do the fun, 'entertainment' things, like playing with Ringo Starr's band, and it finances my more esoteric work, such as when I work with my Latin band. I'm very lucky that I have those two sides." While Jack's music has never been dull, it's those classic Cream tracks that have reverberated through the decades; the killer riff of Sunshine of Your Love, the psychedelic groove of I Feel Free, the pomp and majesty of The White Room. "I wanted to write pop songs that were valid, like The Beatles," says Jack. "Those songs are very personal to me, but they are like my children, because they have a life of their own. Like with 'Sunshine', it's amazing, I've heard that song everywhere. It's like 'hello again'. It's very interesting.it's great.I'm very pleased about it." He stops in thought for a moment. "The thing about Cream," he considers, "is we didn't want to impress the audience, we only wanted to impress each other. "We didn't change to become successful, we didn't try to follow a formula to make a lot of money. "If we had thought that way, we wouldn't have split up, because we were at the peak of our commercial success." In just two-and-a-half years, Cream had put out four albums, played hundreds of shows and sold more than 30 million records. After they went their separate ways in 1968, Clapton went on to secure his status as a guitar legend, while Jack and Ginger forged their own careers, with varying degrees of critical and commercial success. But Jack is adamant he's never tried to emulate his better-known bandmate, which a listen to Can You Follow? confirms. "That kind of success was always very important to Eric and he followed his dream. Fair play to him. But I never really enjoyed the fame. I know lots of people say that, and perhaps they protest too much, but I'm actually a bit of a loony, to put it mildly. I really don't like fame - it means nothing to me if I was to meet the Queen. I was really happy when Cream split up because we were more famous for being us than for the music. When the Kennedy children came along backstage at Madison Square Garden I thought 'wait a minute, this is not really what I started out in this for. I'm just a bass player.'" WHILE the hit songs he penned with his friend, the lyricist Pete Brown, might have bankrolled his subsequent career, it's also his freewheeling bass playing that Jack will long be remembered for. "Playing bass is just part of me now, like breathing or walking or something," he says. "And, yes, apparently I do play the bass in my sleep!" His style was shaped by his classical training, having started on the cello, and the young musician was inspired by jazz greats such as Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman. "I loved those wonderful composers and instrumentalists, and that's what I wanted to be. I took that style of playing with bass guitar and put it in a rock context." It's a style that has been much-admired through the years, and one that even the late, great Jimi Hendrix appeared in awe of. Hendrix had been talking about forming a band with Jack and Tony Williams at the time of his tragic death in 1970. Jack's playing will also forever be linked with the drumming of Ginger Baker, back to his days playing upright bass in the Graham Bond Organisation. It's possibly the most volatile rhythm section in rock. They have always quarrelled and, Jack admits with a smile, that will probably never change. "I blame him! He's irascible!" he says. "We didn't actually have a row onstage at Madison Square Garden (in the reunion shows) but it was close. Everyone was waiting for it. "I'm not going to chuck my bass at him - it's too valuable - although I did throw my double bass at him once." He stops and grins. "That was a long time ago." But throughout the years, and at the Cream reunion shows, the onstage intensity between the two - and Clapton - is still there. "We used to take a lot of risks - I still do - and that's what makes it really interesting. It gets very intense. Although we had our problems, when we play there's magic there." UNLIKE many of his contemporaries, Jack has got plenty of time for today's artists. He whips out his iPod and there's Amy Winehouse and Radiohead alongside the blues of Albert Johnson and BB King and classical works of Bach and Stravinsky. "I do hear things all the time and think 'that's nice'. But I don't stick with a lot of it. I've got an overview of 50 years of music - I can just dip in and out of it." His legacy to music world doesn't just stop at his recorded work; all of his five children have followed his lead, albeit in their own way. Son Malcolm, 37, from his first marriage, to Janet Godfrey, has found success as a composer, while daughters Natascha, 25, and Kyla, 23, are both talented singers and youngest son Corin, 15, is a keen singer and drummer. Natascha's debut album, Aruba Red, is out in August; art student Kyla has just graduated from Glasgow University with a first class degree. The youngest three children are from his 26-year marriage to Margrit Seyffer, who is also his manager. "I wouldn't still be here if it wasn't for Margrit," Jack admits. They have lived in their quiet corner of Suffolk for 22 years now. Tragically, Jack lost his son Jonas, a talent pianist who founded the Afro Celt Sound System group, to a severe asthma attack 11 years ago aged 28, something which still has a profound effect on him. "Anybody who has lost a child will understand; it's the worst thing that can happen, when your child dies before you. You don't know how to react. I still haven't come to terms with it. I gave up music for a year, at least. He played the piano and I just couldn't touch the piano for some time after he died. That's normally what I do as a form of meditation - sit down and improvise at the piano - but I couldn't do it." Having come through his own brush with death, Jack is determined to make the most of the rest of his days. "You should go round smelling each flower, shouldn't you? Unfortunately you can't live that way - you become very precious and self-absorbed and I'm bad enough anyway. "With the illness, I don't really talk about it a great deal because it's just something that's happened to me and I don't want to become that. I didn't want to focus on that or I'd get people saying 'well, he's pretty good, considering'. I actually think my voice is as good as it's been for a long while and I think I'm performing better than ever." He flashes that impish smile again. "I'm a role model - for any other 65-year-old!" From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Jun 28 11:23:43 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:23:43 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Sir Eric? Message-ID: <011501c8d932$f423fad0$c701000a@4MT8H51> I usually get the colored sectoin of my Sunday newspaper delivered on Saturday. The below Q&A appears in the Personality Parade of this week's "Parade" magazine. Q: I cannot understand why Queen Elizabeth II has not yet knighted rock legend Eric Clapton. Is it because of Clapton's past drug use and wild lifestyle?-Debra Arszyla, Santee, Calif. A: If an unconventional life in rock 'n' roll were an impediment to knighthood, there'd be no Sir Paul (McCartney), Sir Mick (Jagger), or Sir Elton (John). We suspect that, in the not-too-distant future, the queen will get around to dubbing Sir Eric, 63. Meanwhile, interest in that wild lifestyle has made Clapton's autobiography a huge international best-seller. http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_06-29-2008/Personality_Parade From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Jun 28 12:12:51 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:12:51 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Homemade Jamz Blues Band Message-ID: <013801c8d939$d17d9250$c701000a@4MT8H51> I heard these 3 kids -- aged 15, 13, and 9 -- on the blues show I sometimes listen to in the Baltimore area (WTMD, Towson University, 89.7 FM, 7 PM Friday evenings). Yes, I wrote that they are 15, 13, and 9 years old: Ryan Perry (15): guitar, vocals; Kyle Perry (13): bass, vocals, and kid sister Taya Perry (9): drums. They're from Tupelo, Mississippi. http://www.myspace.com/homemadejamzbluesband From turbineltd at btconnect.com Sat Jun 28 12:56:44 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:56:44 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Windy Wood Message-ID: <001e01c8d93f$f4fc4680$0200a8c0@GX270> Not from one of our more salubrious papers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/sftw/article1345510.ece 'I'd still play if no one listened' By SIMON COPELAND Published: 26 Jun 2008 STEVE Winwood chooses his words carefully but it's clear he's no fan of TV shows like X Factor. Not that the veteran singer has a beef against the people auditioning - it's just that, to his horror, the programme is more about making money than decent music. And music is something Winwood, one of the great figures of British rock, is passionate about. "I don't want to take anything away from the people who sing and play on these shows," he says. "They are very talented in many cases, but they are forced to sound a certain way which is instantly marketable. That's just not good for the music." Winwood, 60 last month, knows what he's talking about. In the Eighties, after more than 20 years as a musician, he suddenly went supernova with slick hits Higher Love and Roll With It. But the pressure to come up with more - and the industry's disappointment when he didn't - almost derailed his career. So thank goodness, then, for his new album Nine Lives, which couldn't be further from being the product of some record company exec obsessed with audience demographics. It's a terrific album, combining the loose, freewheeling Hammond organ sound of Winwood's beloved Sixties band Traffic with the melodic flair of his solo stuff. It may be the best thing he's done. Winwood's proud of it but unsure quite where it fits in these days. He says: "One of my problems is I'm not really sure if I slot into rock or not. I've always tried to combine world music, folk, jazz, blues and rock, and have done since Traffic. Nine Lives is all about that." Traffic is, of course, the band Winwood will forever be linked with. They were formed in 1967 after Winwood - who had had hits Keep On Running and I'm A Man as the teenage star of R&B outfit the Spencer Davis Group - decided he wanted to make more complex music. He, drummer Jim Capaldi, flute player Chris Wood and, initially, guitarist Dave Mason, famously retired to a cottage in the country to jam and see what happened. In England they're probably still best known for hippy dippy 1967 hit single Hole In My Shoe - a song Winwood hates. He says: "We never wanted to be a pop band but we had a hit with Shoe, which was Dave's song. Dave had his own idea about the band, the rest of us had another one - a not-quite-as-sensible one, really, because it wasn't half as commercial." Dave quit and it was the end of Traffic troubling the UK charts but the band had a second wind in the US. "We were cutting these long tracks and not taking an interest in any market or even whether anyone wanted to listen. But FM radio in the States liked long, drawn-out songs and we approached cult status there because of that. We were much bigger in the US than here." Traffic's peak was 1970's John Barleycorn Must Die, a beautiful mix of folk and jazz that has remained one of the most influential British albums ever made. Paul Weller has based so much of his solo career on it, his album Wild Wood should have been called Winwood. In 1969, between the two Traffic eras, Winwood hooked up with Eric Clapton, who had just quit Cream, and briefly formed Blind Faith. Promoters and record companies, salivating at the thought of rock's first supergroup, sent the untried band on a disastrous tour of huge stadiums, which finished them off. "The album we did captured what we wanted to do but the problem was playing live. Business interests tried to influence what we were doing. We were booked into huge places where people only wanted to hear heavy Cream stuff from Eric. But the new songs were more delicate and it wasn't the right music for the audiences." By the late Seventies Traffic had split and Winwood embarked on a solo career. It was not a good time for a Sixties icon to be making music. He says: "Punk was in full flow. And as I was the very thing punk was rebelling against, I didn't fit in." Ironically, in 1980 Winwood came up with his biggest hit yet by adopting punk's DIY ethic and making album Arc Of A Diver at home entirely on his own. "Everyone thought I'd lost the plot because I didn't want to work with anyone. But it was a valid way of making a record. And the timing was right - it struck a chord with the public." Then came Back In The High Life and Roll With It. The albums made him a superstar - and rich - but there were grumbles Winwood's music had lost some of the qualities that made it special. Winwood agrees, to some extent. "They were the days of massive corporate involvement in music," he says. "I was doing the same thing I'd done with Traffic but there was pressure from the record company to give it a contemporary Eighties sound. So it came out sounding very different to previous records." Now, though, Winwood is making the music he wants to, with no one else calling the shots. He's recently played with Clapton again, teaming up for an almost Blind Faith reunion at three ecstatically received shows in New York. Eric also turns up on Nine Lives, with some incendiary playing on the album's centrepiece, Dirty City. Wacky On the phone Winwood takes great pains to come across as a musician rather than a rock star. He seems refreshingly normal - a married father of four who lives quietly on a Gloucestershire farm and often plays the organ in his local church. Not for him, then, the rock lifestyle that messed up friends like Jimi Hendrix and, of course, Clapton. "It didn't affect me as much as it did other people," he says. "Traffic did a bit of wacky baccy, sure, as was the fashion, but basically it was all about music. "And it still is. To make a living from doing something I love is fantastic. As long as people want to listen to me, I'll keep doing it. "In fact, to tell you the truth, even if no one did want to listen to me, I' d still be doing it!" Nine Lives (Sony) is out now. From darmel at sbcglobal.net Sat Jun 28 18:02:06 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:02:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] No EC Content Herein Message-ID: <810544.92265.qm@web82608.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My review of Friday night's RobtPlant/AlisonKrauss concert. Mel ?The dense fog banks cascading over the Oakland Hills, as we saw them from our eastern approach to the Caldecott Tunnels, gave us a hint of what was to come. It was?Friday evening, and we were enroute to the Greek Theater for the Robert Plant-Alison Krauss Raising Sand ?Autumn Review,? as described by none other than Robert himself. It?s difficult to adequately dress for an event such as this one when you leave home with the a/c blasting, and four hours later, you can see your breath in the cold foggy air! Poor Alison wore her coat for the entire show to the chagrin of many of her admiring fans. ? The program began with Sharon Little and her band who, admittedly was waiting tables just a few months ago, a T-Bone discovery as I recall. She just closed a record deal with Columbia, and here she?WAS opening of The RP/AK Autumn Review; not bad! And boy, oh boy was she glad to be there! She and her band belted out about eight or nine songs intermixed with Sharon?s animated, audience banter. All-in-all, this opening act was a very pleasant surprise accomplishing exactly as intended and lending some warmth to the frigid air. ? Robert and Alison walked on stage to thunderous applause from an audience desperately trying to stay warm ? Robert in a loose fitting, long sleeved, silkened shirt and maroon, leather britches and Alison in her winter coat buttoned and belted. I didn?t document the setlist, but it included about everything from Raising Sand and several revamped LeadZ songs, like the sultry, r-rated Black Dog, Kashmir and a couple of Alison?s specialties too. One personal disappointment was the omission of "the Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn," a haunting song I recently saw Robert Plant perform in a CMT special. ? In the program?s midst, T-bone took the stage with a paired-down version of the band and belted out three songs. At first, the energy drained from the arena, but by the third song T-Bone had won the room back again. ? The coldness presented problems throughout the evening in keeping the acoustic instruments in tune, the mix wasn?t always exactly correct, and the performers? discomfort was a definite factor as well. At one point, Alison with a wit as parched as the Sahara, commented (paraphrasing) that they had left on a summer tour. Well, at least she thought it was summer. The calendar said it was summer? Still, the beauty of her voice didn?t seem to be compromised in any way. If there is a heaven, and it has angels, may they sound as good as Alison Krauss! ? Robert was in relatively fine form, though, not quite as animated as I have seen him, and his voice ?stylings? weren?t quite as ?athletic? as I have heard them in previous performances. For example, in ?Killing the Blues,? their respective parts were performed rather plainly as opposed to the hypnotic interplay that?s on the album. Also, the tempo on this and a few other songs seemed just a tiny bit laggard. ? But I?m being way too picky.? Near the end of the evening, Robert belted out a stirring version of ?Nothing,? explaining that T-bone gave him the song saying simply, ?Here, this should suit you.? It sure did, as it brought the audience to its feet, and served well as a prelude for a ?Gone, Gone Gone? closer before the encores. ? It was a great night where the warmth of this dynamic duo and their band overcame the foggy, frigid elements, and The Greek is truly a magical venue and an intimate setting for the experience. From liabar at tin.it Sun Jun 29 06:06:22 2008 From: liabar at tin.it (liabar at tin.it) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:06:22 +0100 (GMT+01:00) Subject: [Slowhand] R: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 161 Message-ID: <11ad3c99aa0.liabar@tin.it> Dear Slowhanders, It is Sunday moring, and am still in London after the concert in HYDE PARK of yesterday evening. It was a great event . a vast sea of people in front and behind me. I am Italian but didn't have time to get a sun tan yet. well I got it yesterday!! Such a wonderful weather that made everything finer. I let other better euipped fellow slowhanders write a detailed report on each song we heard. I would like to share with you just a couple of general notes "a caldo" which means straight out after the experience" I was stricken both by Robert Randolph's and j. Mayer's performances After a local band, without annoucement therecame R.R with a series of notes as if he were saying "Hey, Wathc out, I am Here , Listen to me. The audience rose up highly especially after some notes of Jimi Hedrix's (Purple Haze?) I was disappointed with the young peple who stood in front of me talking aloud when Mayer's performance went on I tried to shut them up, as I really thought they were missing something important and intense. He was playing so well as he is keen on reaching higher tops, a very ambitious musician I would say.... meanwhile S Crow was doing her number the area filled even more and I felt great expectatiopn in the air.. One thing I am sure of 99% of them were there for Eric only, and sometimes we read of an artist in decay ..... yes Yesterday I have realized the affection British people have for Eric..... warm sincere affection. it is a little sad that a great lot of the outskirts of the audience were just keeping on stuffing themselves with japanese spaghetti or hot dogs and drinking their souls away with beer or spirits.....and talking very loudly ....... I don't want to sound a puritan, but when we have these great musicians on stage, our concentration should be on what we hear not on our belly's needs... I told myself I haven't got up at 3 a.m. and made my way up to London to just see people getting drunk So I said to myself, I have to push my way ahead towards the stage as I am sure people there will be different.... and I was totally right... I found myself surrounded by all ages that jumped at the rythm sang waved their hands .. my biggest surprise was to find out hearing italian exclamation of approval that I was also surrounded by several Italians who, like me, thanks to the low cost companies, had been able afford a trip to London just to hear eric playing ..... I really haven't realized the big following Eric has also in my country where you can hardly hear him on the radio or even more rarely seeing Eric on a TV show. the last two hours with Eric passed in a blow, when I heard Layla's introductory notes I felt NOOOOOO It can't be true he already on his closing set of songs. I enjoyed two songs that I have never heard before probably the 5th song and one in the acoustic set (a kind of ld time jazz song) that were great I am sure Eric's long time followers will tell you the titles of. but when I hear i new piece from him , it is always a pleasant discovery that soothes my very soul...... How much I love the guy... we were transported onto another planet, another level of music..... still if my perception wasn't wrong, Eric let Doyle shine as he was not in one of those magic evenings when at a certain point he takes his glasses of and takes off over the rainbow . his solos or phrasing between other band member' s numbers or improvisations were not many or not particularly long, even if they were masterpieces but I believe he was only 9o per cent in it.....(and this is not a critic it is just I am demanding from him superhuman performances all the time) I am not a particular lover of Doyle's kind of playing but yesterday i revaluated him a lot. Probably he was the best on stage Still I am happy with the event even at 90 % Eric is a galassia away from others....... this badly written but totally sincere review is dedicated to Bluesgirl whom I wished could have joined me . Eric's addicted lia From marlene1115 at verizon.net Sun Jun 29 12:26:14 2008 From: marlene1115 at verizon.net (Marlene Opila) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:26:14 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Lia's review Message-ID: Lia, I very much enjoyed reading your immediate impressions of the Hyde Park event. You express yourself in English better than many (if not most) native speakers. Thanks! Marlene From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jun 29 13:48:35 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (Sam Mangano) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:48:35 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 162 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <003701c8da10$5b557c00$2b01a8c0@manganoe038b9c> Nice find! -----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: Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:01 PM To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 162 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 deltanick at comcast.net Sun Jun 29 21:06:24 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (DeltaNick) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:06:24 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Huh? Message-ID: <000c01c8da4d$84cb44b0$c701000a@4MT8H51> http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/203-2355202-2532758?url=search-alias%3Dclassical&field-keywords=Eric+Clapton&x=0&y=0 From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Jun 30 13:54:31 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:54:31 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] sonny landreth Message-ID: <16935560.5863481214848471080.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> Went to see Sonny Landreth last nite in Cleveland. On my walk into the venue, i noticed him unloading his guitar in the back parking lot. Figuring I would try and see him before the show instead of having to wait until after, so I headed back to the minivan. He and his band were walking in the back door by the time i got back there, so I walked in with them as well (not realizing at the time that i just saved $20 on a concert ticket to boot)! A couple people stopped him to sign their concert tickets. I waited my turn, introduced myself, and told him I wanted him to have my dvd of pics and videos from Crossroads from last summer, telling him I was looking forward to him playing a full set of his music. He thanked me and graciously signed a sweet 8x10 of him that I took at Crossroads. He played 90 minutes (14 songs), and was a wizard on the fretboard with his glass slide and unique finger picking/banjo picking style. He did Key to the Highway, as well as Uberesso and Hell at Home (which he did at Xroads, the latter which EC joined him on in Chicago). Since I saved on the concert ticket, i bought his new CD they were selling in the lobby. EC plays on 2 songs with some of his best recorded soloing on record in awhile (his solo on winwoods "dirty city" nonwithstanding). Other contributions by vince gill, knopfler, eric johnson, dr john, jimmy buffet (background vocals) make this a highly recommended acquistion. He is also doing some mad touring this summer, even playing on some of buffet's tour dates. check out www.sonnylandreth.com, you will not be disappointed! l8r sammy From msawin at hotmail.com Mon Jun 30 14:15:45 2008 From: msawin at hotmail.com (Michael Sawin) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:15:45 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] (no subject) Message-ID: Just got back from seeing Eric at Harewood House. The open-air concert, in front of just 14000 people-was staged on the grounds of a stately old home on the outskirts of Leeds. With the house and a beautiful sunset as a backdrop, EC played to a rather unenthusiastic audience (as compared to Hyde Park the day before where, with the exception of the new songs, the 100,000 crowd knew and sang along with Eric-a rare thing indeed, especially in the UK). It seems that the Random Set List Generator is slowly cranking into action with the set list thus: 1)Tell The Truth 2)Key To The Highway 3)Hoochie Coochie Man 4)Isn't It A Pity (a really lovely version) 5)Outside Woman Blues 6)Here But I'm Gone (Played at Hyde Park-a mellow C.Mayfield number) 7)Why Does Love.... 8)Driftin' 9)Rockin' Chair 10)Motherless Child 11)T.Riverside Blues 12)Running On Faith 13)Motherless Children 14)Little Queen OF Spades 15)Before U Accuse Me 16)W.Tonight 17)Layla 18)Cocaine 19)Mojo (a truly amazing version-R.Randolph and Eric were inspired!) The downside-it only took 2 hours to get out of the car park after the gig! Abe Laborial Jnr. on drums was a show in itself and, with the help of Willie Weeks on bass, drove the band forward in a fashion I haven't heard or seen in a quite a while. A European road trip in August suddenly seems a bit more appealing. 'The Music Business is a cruel and shallow money trench-a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side' Hunter S. Thompson _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl0010000009ukm/direct/01/ From crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk Tue Jul 1 16:16:26 2008 From: crocketo at vip.cybercity.dk (Kristian Frellsen) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:16:26 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Hard Rock Calling Videos Message-ID: <000b01c8dbb7$570ee070$052ca150$@cybercity.dk> Hi all SD's. I attended the gig in Hyde Park this Saturday. I filmed some of the songs with my digital camera. You can download these clips from my website: www.frellsen.eu/Media.html You have to right click the link and choose "Save target as." in order to download them as they won't play from the browser. Hop you enjoy. /Kristian (Denmark) Ps. Great gig by the way! From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jul 3 13:59:12 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:59:12 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] BB King's Time Warp Message-ID: <001501c8dd36$80386090$0200a8c0@GX270> http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/07/03/in-the-studio-bb-king-cuts-fifties-style-set/ In the Studio: B.B. King Cuts Fifties-Style Set 7/3/08, 11:45 am EST When producer T Bone Burnett first met with B.B. King, he presented the blues legend with a simple mission statement: "I'd like for you to go back to the Fifties and do some of the stuff as you did it then." At 82, King wondered whether he could really re-create what he calls "the B.B. King that was" on a new album. "My voice is nothing like it was, and maybe my playing isn't like it was," he says. "But I believed that we could do something different than what I've been doing recently and not worry about sounding contemporary. Times have changed so much, music has changed so much, but those old records still sound pretty good." As it turns out, One Kind Favor recaptures much of the spirit and sound of King's early recordings, complete with rich horn-section blasts, vintage-style tube distortion on the vocals and boogie-woogie piano courtesy of Dr. John. As on King's Fifties records, he played live in the studio with the band, which included Eric Clapton sideman Nathan East on stand-up bass and session vet Jim Keltner on drums. Despite the all-star backing, King's lion's-roar vocals and stinging lead guitar are way up front - Burnett's main direction to King was "play a little more." Burnett is as much a music curator as he is a producer, picking songs for films and albums alike, from O Brother, Where Art Thou? to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' Raising Sand. For King's album, Burnett found blues oldies ranging from the Mississippi Sheiks' "Sitting on Top of the World" to Howlin ' Wolf's "How Many More Years." He went through nearly 200 possibilities, digging deep into King's influences, such as Forties guitarist T-Bone Walker and jazz-blues virtuoso Lonnie Johnson. "We went back to the early part of the last century to find songs that he used to do in the Fifties," says Burnett. "We looked at a lot of the stuff he loved when he was growing up." While the album took its title from the chorus of its bleak opening track - Blind Lemon Jefferson's "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean" - King says making it was "a ball." "There were no egos, and when we sat down, it started to come together like we had been playing for years," says King. "I was sad when the project was over." From Jeff.Marchant at alc.com Fri Jul 4 12:07:56 2008 From: Jeff.Marchant at alc.com (Jeff Marchant) Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:07:56 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Jeff Marchant is out of the office. Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 07/03/2008 and will not return until 07/14/2008. please contact Tim Hickman at 609-580-2611or Jeanne Robbins at 609-580-2615 with any issues From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Sat Jul 5 22:17:39 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:17:39 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] CDRs for new EC fans Message-ID: Hi, I'm doing a bit of a clean up at the moment, and I'm getting rid of a few boot CDRs of Cream and EC. If anyone is in the early stages of starting a collection, some of these may help. Email me privately if you're interested (free , of course) Tone No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1536 - Release Date: 05/07/2008 10:15 From dshearon at gmail.com Sun Jul 6 00:36:04 2008 From: dshearon at gmail.com (daniel shearon) Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:36:04 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] ZZ Top and EC Message-ID: Did ZZ Top ever open for Clapton? I think I remember reading an interview with Billy Gibons YEARS ago talking about jamming with EC. I want to say that it was a European tour but the memory ain't what she used to be. I can only imagine a guitar sling between Slowhand and Gibons would be insane. Can anyone shed light on the subject (or even better) point to a good boot of said event? ds Daniel Shearon GPS Specialist Hayes Instrument Co. daniel at hayesinstrument.com dshearon at gmail.com From simon.george5 at ntlworld.com Sun Jul 6 12:39:33 2008 From: simon.george5 at ntlworld.com (Simon George) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 17:39:33 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] ZZ Top and EC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9F418D2E1FB54EC8B45594DE0341A9A0@SimonPC> I believe the only time they appeared on the same bill was a one-off benefit gig for drugs charities in Birmingham,UK on 1st October 1993, ZZ Top opened and Clapton did a set with Joe Cocker joining him for the second half. As far as I remember ZZ Top and Clapton weren't on stage together (except maybe a brief encore, possibly). Clapton had recently given up smoking so appeared to be in a foul mood for most of the night so it wasn't his best performance. The thing that sticks in my mind from that night was that from my vantage point I could clearly see Lee Dickson, (EC's guitar tech), and at one point he was furiously working on Billy Gibbons' guitar, apparently I later found out, fixing a dodgy fret, which he had recently learned to do at the Fender factory. Also, Clapton opening his mouth and furiously gesturing for more chewing gum half-way through a solo. A highlight of the concert was his versions of two Hendrix songs, 'Stone Free' and ' Burning the Midnight Lamp' . That night changed my view of ZZ Top which I'd always thought of as a pop/rock band, only knowing the hits. They were extremely bluesy and did several Robert Johnson songs, (in their own way of course!) I have a bootleg of the EC/JC set from the gig on CD called 'Feelin' Alright' so no doubt it is available as a torrent somewhere. regards, Simon ----- Original Message ----- From: "daniel shearon" To: Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 5:36 AM Subject: [Slowhand] ZZ Top and EC > Did ZZ Top ever open for Clapton? I think I remember reading an interview > with Billy Gibons YEARS ago talking about jamming with EC. I want to say > that it was a European tour but the memory ain't what she used to be. I > can > only imagine a guitar sling between Slowhand and Gibons would be insane. > Can > anyone shed light on the subject (or even better) point to a good boot of > said event? > > ds > > > Daniel Shearon > GPS Specialist > Hayes Instrument Co. > daniel at hayesinstrument.com > dshearon at gmail.com > > From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Sun Jul 6 18:16:04 2008 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:16:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Response to Daniel Shearon re: ZZ Top Message-ID: <823560.6141.qm@web62302.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Regarding your question if ZZ Top ever opened for Clapton, I don't know about that. ? However, I do remember ZZ Top played at Clapton's first Crossroads Fest in 04 in Dallas.? FYI, Debi From mangs88 at verizon.net Mon Jul 7 13:49:16 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:49:16 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] ultimate EC contest Message-ID: <21597718.6184701215452956989.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> check out www.priceless.com/chaserocks it is mainly for Chase Mastercard holders, but you can enter to win without being a member. this is the best rock themed contest i have ever heard of! the website is fantastic (once you register, it allows you to view a ton of content). now remember who told you about this contest when/if you win, so that you will choose ME as one of your 3 guests to London! pretty surprising EC would participate in such a contest especially, since a meet and greet is involved. he probably thinks none of the 5 winners would choose him considering who the 2 other artists are to choose from......good luck, everybody! out sambo8 From slowhander at gmail.com Mon Jul 7 16:03:22 2008 From: slowhander at gmail.com (slowhander at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 22:03:22 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Original Imports - Looking to Trade Message-ID: <83d0e04e0807071303q3d6eea6bv34a12cc4d5835ab0@mail.gmail.com> Hello all. I've got a small number of original EC silvers available. All of them remain in absolutely mint condition. If you too have original imports to trade against, I will be more than glad to trade with you. In most of the cases, only one copy of each title is available, so discs will be traded 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. slowhander From turbineltd at btconnect.com Tue Jul 8 09:27:01 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:27:01 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Lost Hendrix Album (EC mention) Message-ID: <004101c8e0fe$52ce35a0$0200a8c0@GX270> http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/lost-hendrix-album-on-the-way-163796 Lost Hendrix album on the way? Michael Leonard, Tue 8 Jul, 1:22 pm BST Yes, another 'new' album is on its way Veteran American rocker Stephen Stills has found tapes of an album he recorded with Jimi Hendrix 38 years ago. The startling revelation came from Still's CSNY bandmate, Graham Nash. In an interview with the Las Vegas Sun, Nash says he wants to help compile a box-set for Stills. "He has an enormous history of recording," Nash says. "In the '70s, he was a recording fool. He just found a bloody album he made with Hendrix. "'Oh yeah, I forgot that.' We've got to listen to that... I want to listen to every track he ever recorded in case he recorded with Al Jolson." The recordings were made in 1970, the same year that Hendrix died, and will be fascinating to the millions of Hendrix completists around the world. Hendrix's solo work in progress at the time of his death has previously been issued as the album First Rays Of The New Rising Sun, but the news of extensive recordings with Stills is a revelation. Stills' 1970 self-titled debut album did feature Hendrix on one track, Old Times Good Times, but now it seems that there is an album's worth of material. Stills' album also featured Eric Clapton, but it's not known whether there is attack featuring all three guitarists - Clapton has never claimed he recorded with Hendrix, even though the two were friends. Nash is now cleaning up for the tapes and preparing the Stills/Hendrix album for an official release. From zettiproductions at gmail.com Wed Jul 9 22:08:34 2008 From: zettiproductions at gmail.com (Zetti) Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:08:34 -0300 Subject: [Slowhand] OT: Does anyone have Wolfgang Schueer's e-mail please ? Message-ID: <48756F22.7050103@gmail.com> Hi all, Sorry for the OT, please, does any one know his current e-mail adress ? Dear friend, if you read this, please drop me a line zettiproductions at gmail.com Thanks and sorry, Zetti From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Jul 10 01:31:59 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 23:31:59 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] Bramhall update Message-ID: http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/stories/2008/07/0710coffee.html From turbineltd at btconnect.com Thu Jul 10 02:42:16 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:42:16 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Cream Poster Revives Artist's Career Message-ID: <000901c8e258$186327d0$0200a8c0@GX270> http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2008/07/09/entertainment/dpt-surfrock07102008.txt Endless summer The Santa Monica-based artist who designed many famous rock album covers will attend the opening of his exhibit at The Lab in Costa Mesa. By Jack Salisbury Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 8:51 PM PDT John Van Hamersveld created this Rolling Stones billboard. [Picture Removed] You may not know the name, but John Van Hamersveld's work is about as recognizable as the rock icons he has portrayed on his posters. The Beatles. Jimi Hendrix. The Rolling Stones. He created album covers and posters for them. The most famous among them include "The Magical Mystery Tour," and "Exile on Main Street." But just when he was at the height of his career in the early '80s he grew disenchanted by the "plastic" nature of the music industry. "The earlier culture was more of a subculture, it was more of a life culture," Van Hamersveld said. "Then it turned into a corporate world, and we're still suffering from it. We still live in this packaged, plastic world." So he put his pencils down and walked away. The Santa Monica resident worked as a design consultant in apparel and architecture for more than two decades until 2005, when he was asked by Eric Clapton's merchandising manager to create a poster for one of Clapton's upcoming concerts. Five hundred posters sold in five minutes. Before Van Hamersveld knew it, his drawing career was on track again. "A whole world opened up to me that I could actually draw in again," Van Hamersveld said. "All of a sudden I had gone around the world over this drawing I had done on my table. "It was the welcome back." Van Hamersveld, 66, and his colorful sketches will be on hand Saturday with the opening of his exhibit at The Lab in Costa Mesa to sign his rock and surf posters. The exhibit will stay up through July 20. Van Hamersveld created his most influential art during the '60s counter-culture. A California surfer originally from Maryland, he designed the album covers for Kiss' "Hotter than Hell" and Blondie's "Eat to the Beat," and created the DayGlo poster for the 1966 surf documentary "The Endless Summer." As Van Hamersveld said, however, his two greatest works were posters drawn for Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane before their 1968 "Pinnacle" concerts at the Shrine Auditorium. "The Hendrix [poster] is the beginning of my avant-garde drawing style," Van Hamersveld said. "The [Jefferson Airplane] Indian is really an icon for the hippie culture of its day: the tribe." Now that he's free again to create what he wants, Van Hamersveld has been touring the country with poster signings the last few years. His stop in Costa Mesa is one of many in California. Though The Lab regularly features emerging artists and students from the area, Van Hamersveld's gallery is no typical exhibit. "It's a special show to have John come in," said Monet Quick, The Lab's community development director. The show was arranged, in part, due to the relationship between Van Hamersveld and The Lab's owner, Shaheen Sadeghi. The two became friends in the '80s as they worked in the surf apparel industry. Gallery hours at The Lab will vary. Private appointments to view Van Hamersveld's work can be made by e-mailing The Lab at info at thelab.com. IF YOU GO WHAT: The Lab's exhibit of posters and album covers by John Van Hamersveld WHERE: The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa WHEN: Van Hamersveld will be signing posters from 7 to 10 Saturday night. The gallery will be open from then until July 20. COST: free CALL: (714) 966-6660 From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jul 11 13:01:43 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:01:43 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Sticky Wickets Message-ID: <005901c8e377$cdf57c90$0200a8c0@GX270> http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/68027 ?Struttin? Our Stuff?- The ?Lost? Rhythm Kings Sessions. Stephanie Lynne Thorburn July 11, 2008 Music journalist Stephanie Lynne Thorburn recounts some evocative ?tales of the unexpected? in the diverse career of bassist Bill Wyman, whose musical odyssey has seen him embrace some unlikely performing platforms over the years, in both the fields of music and English cricket.. Bill Wyman is without a doubt an uninhibited soul when it comes to practising the essential creative tools of his trade. On bowing out of the Rolling Stones, completely gracefully, he immersed himself in the language of the heart, documenting his ?Blues Odyssey? with Richard Havers for Dorling Kindersley books and reinventing the spontaneous avant-garde of jazz aficionados Billie Holiday, Fats Waller and Louis Jordan with his enchanting Rhythm Kings. The evolution of his musical renaissance with esteemed colleagues is well documented in certain sectors of the music press. Bill?s less well- celebrated performances represent perhaps his most evocative moments though, as he has not always utilised the most conventional outlets to execute his drive toward his own distinctive musical nirvana. My first taste of the definitive Rhythm Kings sound was back in the solstice of 1991, standing in the pouring rain of Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Oxon. As I huddled toward shelter I bore silent witness to the distinctive figures of Ron and Jo Wood, en route to the VIP marquee, disgruntled yet elated. Bill Wyman?s formative ?fun? band ?Willie and The Poor Boys? had just mastered the art of the earthy venue gig - no entourage, no guitar techs, just soggy amp, balls rock ?n roll, laced with a sense of achievement. This was the scene of a pro-celebrity cricket match, hosted by the now world renowned Bunburys in the salubrious retreat of our own Woodstock, here in Blenheim Palace, Oxon, UK. The Bunburys project was originally masterminded by Eric Clapton and Dr. David English, (ex-President of RSO Records). This enduring project brings together personalities from the sports, music and showbiz worlds in aid of major charities and has to date raised in excess of 10 million pounds. During the summers of 1991 to ?94, Blenheim proved to be ?the? venue for Bill Wyman and his ?poor boys? to get together for some back to basics spontaneous jam sessions. Invariably sheeting down with rain, the neo-gothic palace of Blenheim shone as the Oxfordshire locals looked on at the gods of rock n?roll, breaking the ice with ?Whiter Shade of Pale? and ?Wide Eyed and Legless? providing incendiary anthems for the otherwise sheltered locality. The magnificent seven had taken up their respective positions, the formidable line- up comprised Bill Wyman (cigs, bass), Andy Fairweather-Low (guitar), Gary Brooker (keyboards), Henry Spinetti (drums), Terry Taylor (guitar), Frank Mead and John Altman (sax). Bill poised and surrounded by his dignified ?poor boys? began to perform. They played for a couple of hours until they?d done, after which the party just kept rolling and Bill was able to fit in a menthol cigarette before his retreat. Fuelled by nostalgic memories of small club dives and finger bleeder gigs delivered for a sixpence, he explored thoroughly his immaculate musical repertoire. The romantic ambience and occasionally antiquated sounds of Rhythm Kings splendour could even see these musicians equally fitting as a classic ?big band? in the foyer of the Hilton, with the addition of Bill Wyman on double bass. The imagination also leads towards more grass roots comparisons, such as jump jive scenes at Butlins in the ?50?s, yet at Blenheim Palace the ?big mama? was the Duke?s wife, with minder Prince forming a nimble partner following his role in a succession of Bond sets. The couple?s memorable duet came to a crescendo with an adept pirouette on the table top- they must have almost forgotten that Sandie Shaw, Errol Brown, Oliver Tobias and Richard O?Brien had just popped in for some hospitality. As the word spread for miles around, the celebrity marquee just kept on jamming, packed to full capacity, like a waterproof oasis, forming the ultimate drive through picture show! It was a more sedate reception for ?the band? as they performed at the Royal Festival Hall to an equally full house in October 2004. Their latest album ?Just For A Thrill? definitely captured the atmosphere at one of London?s most classical haunts. The evening also proved to be significant for the diaries of Stones connoisseurs who were blessed with the presence Ron Wood and Charlie Watts. Ronnie jammed to ?Soul Man?, ?634-5789?, ?You Never Can Tell?, and ?Flat Foot Sam?, putting the night to rest with the fitting ?Knock On Wood?, ?Tearing It Up?, with a finale number from Albert Lee. As I made my way to the after show activities, I instinctively felt a strong sense of familiarity that nothing much had changed over the years. Wandering down a maze of corridors to a hobbit?s lair backstage to share some vintage blue moments with the Kings, my sense of excitement was met with no meagre disappointment on reaching the door- step of Bill?s dressing room retreat. Mr. Wyman remained in character, reserved and unaffected, still on the weak Darjeeling as he delivered some joy to the passing trade of unsolicited press demands, signing and posing for snaps with decorum. The evening did not expire without the addition of a few ?tales of the unexpected?, with Jeff Beck sauntered into the frame as an apparition from behind the back stage curtain, swallowing Ron in conversation, they disappeared like a house on fire into the night. So it would seem that the cr?me de la cr?me industry party is set to continue with Bill?s Rhythm Kings forming a secure bass for future musical liaisons, with assured connections to a host of stars and creative projects. Since this time the Bunburys have come to the fore of the media seeing further collaborations between some true greats of the contemporary music and sporting worlds. The Bunbury?s enjoyed their 21st Anniversary party at Grosvenor House in 2007 and as the new incumbents of Grosvenor House?s ?Great? function room, this May brought a further seminal evening into fruition, with around 1,200 attending a gala dinner, celebrating the knighthood of cricketer Sir Ian Botham. Bill Wyman was reunited with Charlie Watts and both found themselves in the loquacious company of Rory Bremner, Jeffrey Archer, Sir Viv Richards and Eric Clapton. Eric performed a one hour set, auctioning a Fender Crossroads Stratocaster Limited Edition guitar, raising some ?45,000- the evening was in aid of The Crossroads Centre, Leukaemia Research and English Schools? Cricket Association. Next year I trust we might be graced once again by an outing of the outstanding Rhythm Kings band at the now annual ball, reincarnating those inspired early ?lost? Blenheim Palace sessions.. The Rhythm Kings and their peers truly represent a generation of sublime musicians who are still growing in their musical connections and stature, playing out into the dusk of their careers, ?just for the thrills?. The combined legend of the Bunburys and Rhythm Kings will doubtless continue throughout 2008 and beyond, eclipsing the performing arenas of sport and popular music with a very special panache. On June 8th Eric Clapton and 'friends' took on the Bunburys for a special match in the locality of Cranleigh School, Surrey frequented by a stellar team comprising Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Roger Waters, Mike Rutherford in collaboration with cricketers including Phil Tufnell, Mark Ramprakash & Liam Botham for the Crossroads Centre and local charities. Bill treated the audience to a handsome looped style wicket, bowling Mark Ramprakash out on his third effortless delivery. Bill, Eddie Jordan and The Bunburys have since reconvened once again at the start of July at Stowe House, near Silverstone for the Eddie Jordan X1 match, which featured the Formula One Ball at the close of match play. At 72, Bill?s esteemed reputation in the arenas of music and more latterly, English cricket remains paramount to his identity. His greatest televised success in match play is his hat trick at the Oval in 1995, although his love affair with the game of cricket dates way back to the nostalgia of a youth spent in Lewisham dreaming of cherished visits to Lords. Ultimately, cricket was a fascination shared and savoured by the other Stones over time, although it was the intimacy of the Bunburys cricket club that enabled the memorable spectacles and stellar collaborations that have so captured the imagination of both Bill Wyman during the renaissance of his sporting career and the press at large in recent years. Given a little help from musical friends like legendary Bunburys Eric Clapton and Roger Waters, Bill continues to realise his dreams, collaborating with his blues idols in the musical domain and his cricketing idols of youth. With the passions of his early life and loves still burning, Bill has cancelled his retirement from the cricket pitch this season and we are now very likely to be blessed into the sunset with more displays of his ingenuity on stage and on playing fields from leafy green Surrey to Silverstone! Stephanie Lynne Thorburn. July 2008. ?Struttin Our Stuff?- The ?Lost? Rhythm Kings Sessions, contains featured extracts from my autobiographical manuscript ?Great Expectations- Candid Memoirs Of A Writer and Rock Critic?. From sliskow at comcast.net Fri Jul 11 15:52:10 2008 From: sliskow at comcast.net (Sheryl Liskow) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:52:10 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] More Bramhall Message-ID: Just listened to Doyle II on KGSR/Austin live in the studio. You should be able to listen at http://www.kgsr.com/ip/ on the "Live in the Studio" page when it is uploaded. Sheryl From info at whereseric.com Sun Jul 13 12:12:42 2008 From: info at whereseric.com (Where's Eric! The Eric Clapton Fan Club Magazine) Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:12:42 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] 4th Matched Print Auction & Other Items - Benefits Crossroads Centre Antigua Message-ID: <8cc10f7c0807130912r49592481l907cb2be4d3e31cf@mail.gmail.com> All, Eric Clapton's official eBay Store, Eric Clapton Sales, has recently launched the fourth matched print auction. Print number 28 / 1000 (Summer Tour) and 28 / 500 (Hyde Park) are on offer. Bidding ends 19 July. Several other unique items - including the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival Poster - are also open for bidding. All proceeds benefit Crossroads Centre Antigua. Complete details can be read in the full article on whereseric.com: http://www.whereseric.com/news/2008/07/eric-clapton-crossroads-centre-antigua-ebay-charity-fourth-auction-limited-edition-crossroads-guitar-festival-poster-print.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 ======================================================================== From lukelinus at yahoo.com Mon Jul 14 12:30:57 2008 From: lukelinus at yahoo.com (LukeLinus) Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:30:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Missing digests Message-ID: <649784.24500.qm@web53910.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Looking for #151 and #171. Thanks best regards Peter http://www.lukelinus.com From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Mon Jul 21 23:08:06 2008 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:08:06 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Patti Boyd article Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9D47DB4@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> I found this when looking at a camera site. http://www.popphoto.com/photographynewswire/5415/eyes-of-a-muse.html Click on photo. 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. *************************************************************** Please consider the environment before printing this email. From Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au Wed Jul 23 23:08:09 2008 From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au (Jon Maclean) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:08:09 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? Message-ID: <4CF39E538334FD4FB540C279149C7EA9D47DBA@srv-bx-mail5.lands.nsw> Hey folks, There hadn't been a Digest for several days last week, so I sent a post to test it, and the next day received a Digest (#175) with only one post in it - mine! No more Digests since then, am I the only one left here????? 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. *************************************************************** Please consider the environment before printing this email. From scottw at racerxill.com Thu Jul 24 12:08:50 2008 From: scottw at racerxill.com (Scott Wallenberg) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:08:50 -0600 Subject: [Slowhand] EC Digest Roll call 7-24-08 Message-ID: I'm still here Scott Wallenberg Boise Idaho From humblephoenix at gmail.com Thu Jul 24 12:26:15 2008 From: humblephoenix at gmail.com (Bryan Reid) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:26:15 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? Message-ID: <229391c50807240926i3e6bc2d8l4712200225b10b0@mail.gmail.com> Jon Maclean wrote: Hey folks, There hadn't been a Digest for several days last week, so I sent a post to test it, and the next day received a Digest (#175) with only one post in it - mine! No more Digests since then, am I the only one left here????? Cheers, Jon ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Yes, Jon. You are the end of the line. DeltaNick watched a PBS special on the 40th anniversary of the Haight-Ashbury scene in San Francisco, quit his job, bought a VW van with an 8-track tape deck in it, and headed west. No news since. Almighty Geetarz moved to try and escape the relentless pursuit of the Clapto-Chix, only to fall in love with one. Last word was they had moved to Key West, Cody had run away and was last seen heading for Alaska, and AG was into Jimmy Buffet. Millsey is said to have simply given up and was rumored to be living in Provence and working on a biography of Giorgio Gomelsky. There have been unreliable reports of sightings of the Blonde Rocker in mid-Town Manhattan. Someone told me that Fabio had been signed to manage the soon-to-reunite Milli Vanilli, and was moving to LA. Yes, Jon. You are the end of the line. From fabiodwyer at hotmail.com Thu Jul 24 12:41:48 2008 From: fabiodwyer at hotmail.com (Fabio Dwyer) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:41:48 +0000 Subject: [Slowhand] Anybody out there? Message-ID: Like on that Will Smith movie, "I am the Legend"... --Anexo de Mensagem Encaminhado-- From: Jon.Maclean at lands.nsw.gov.au To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:08:09 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? Hey folks, There hadn't been a Digest for several days last week, so I sent a post to test it, and the next day received a Digest (#175) with only one post in it - mine! No more Digests since then, am I the only one left here????? Cheers, Jon _________________________________________________________________ Receba GR?TIS as mensagens do Messenger no seu celular quando voc? estiver offline. Conhe?a o MSN Mobile! http://mobile.live.com/signup/signup2.aspx?lc=pt-br From candyear at earthlink.net Thu Jul 24 14:56:09 2008 From: candyear at earthlink.net (David Strahl) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:56:09 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3CEEE24A-B4D9-489F-9595-80B448C13FB2@earthlink.net> Hi Jon, For some reason my most interesting comments never get printed. I have kind of tired of wasting my time and thoughts. peace, David On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:01 PM, 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. Is there anybody out there? (Jon Maclean) > > From: "Jon Maclean" > Date: July 23, 2008 11:08:09 PM EDT > To: > Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? > > > Hey folks, > > There hadn't been a Digest for several days last week, so I sent a > post > to test it, and the next day received a Digest (#175) with only one > post > in it - mine! No more Digests since then, am I the only one left > here????? > > 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. > *************************************************************** > Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Slowhand mailing list > Slowhand at planet-torque.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/slowhand From slowhand.net at gmail.com Fri Jul 25 00:33:59 2008 From: slowhand.net at gmail.com (Steve) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:33:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Anybody out there Message-ID: <86128fd00807242133p62a2d906sa504395165a2cf56@mail.gmail.com> I'm still here and even have a question for discussion - does anyone know if Billy Preston's performance at the Hollywood Bowl on August 2, 2004, was his last performance? Steve From mowdamowda at hotmail.com Fri Jul 25 01:31:10 2008 From: mowdamowda at hotmail.com (Shanahan) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:31:10 +1000 Subject: [Slowhand] am I the only one left here????? Message-ID: am I the only one left here????? one left here... left here.... here...... (cue first 15 seconds of Caravanserai) _________________________________________________________________ Want to help Windows Live Messenger plant more Aussie trees? http://livelife.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=443698 From mail at klaweb.de Fri Jul 25 01:56:37 2008 From: mail at klaweb.de (Gerd Klaassen) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:56:37 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Is there anybody out there? Message-ID: <48896B15.5030009@klaweb.de> > No more Digests since then, am I the only one left > here????? Come on, it's holiday time ;) On-topic: he playes on Buddy Guys new album "Skin Deep" /Gerd http://12bar.de From turbineltd at btconnect.com Fri Jul 25 03:29:37 2008 From: turbineltd at btconnect.com (John Mills) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:29:37 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] Eric Clapton, The Traveller Message-ID: <002301c8ee28$31839a70$0200a8c0@GX270> RE: "Is there anybody out there?" This one's for Jon Maclean; Jon, most of us don't write if there's nothing to write about. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_fshw.php?mwi=3213 Eric Clapton, The Traveller. By Yeoh Siew Hoon ~ thetransitcafe.com Friday, 25th July 2008 Yeoh Siew Hoon gets stuck into Eric Clapton's autobiography and learns about the man, the musician, the traveller - In his autobiography Eric Clapton shares more than his music - he bares his soul. He talks about his mother who turned out to be his grandmother, his women (too many to count), his drugs and drinking problems, his deep insecurities, the tragic death of his son, his guitar collection, his music and, lastly, his travels. I found his narration of his travel experiences interesting because as much as he was a musician, he was also a traveller - enjoying much like us the simple pleasures of a holiday in the sun with the family and yet, barely tolerating the whole process that travel has become today. In the later part of the book, where he talks about his last world tour, he relates his return trip to America from Europe. "Because I had a one-way ticket, I was a prime suspect for blowing up the plane, and the security people joyfully took me apart as usual. "I swore quietly to myself for the hundredth time that I would never come back to this country again. Of course it's the same everywhere now, but for some reason it feels worse in America." "I used to love traveling," he continued. "I've always felt it was in my blood, but I can't stomach it anymore and literally dread going to an airport." He then goes on. "The interesting thing about this tour has been the quiet, and sometimes happy knowledge that I may be going to some of these places, places I have been visiting all my life, for the very last time." Sad indeed for his fans if that day should come to pass but every traveller comes to that point of the road - where we say, it's the last trip, the last time. But something always happens to make us move again. I am always excited at the beginning of each trip - be it a short business trip or an extended holiday break - but I also know when it's time to end the trip and return home, and I am always happy to come home. And then I will say, how nice, I will be staying put for a while and within a couple of weeks, a restlessness washes over me and my feet start tapping. And then I start to dream - of sitting on a stool in Saigon, sipping coffee and dipping spring rolls in pungent fish sauce; of walking on that beach in Samui and letting the sea water wash over my feet; of lying on a patch of grass in southern France while the sun blazes overhead and a cool breeze gently blows over my face; of sitting on top of Borobudur and gazing out at the rice fields and thinking nothing . Clapton too has his favourite moments. The first thing he does when he arrives in Tokyo is to meet a friend (Mr Udo) at the Hama Steakhouse for Kobe beef. "I will go to my hotel, drop my bags and go straight to the restaurant, and I have been doing that for the last 34 years. I love Japanese food, and while I am there, I will probably eat with Mr Udo three times a week, the finest food you can imagine." We all have our favourite food wherever we go. I can't say I am such a creature of habit as Mr Clapton but in Hong Kong, I always head to the Shang Palace for "ee fu" noodles. And the last three times I've been in Hong Kong, I've been to Ye Shanghai where I love the dim sum. Clapton too is grateful for technology and how it helps him keep in touch with his family and to stay current during long trips. "I honestly can't imagine life without I-Chat or I-Sight," he said. On this last world tour, he also covered other parts of Asia - Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and China. "The first week in Indonesia was like a blur to me. It seems my ability to transcend jet lag has completely disappeared in my old age, and my natural curiosity has diminished a great deal, so that venturing out of my room had become a highly debatable occupation." The weather didn't help, of course, "leaving me limp like a lettuce leaf". One city he was looking forward to was Shanghai because he had never been there but "with all the expectations I had about Shanghai, it was a major disappointment". "Flying in through the smog and blinking lights atop the bizarre array of new skyscrapers, it felt like I was entering a real-life version of Blade Runner and for some reason, I was instantly on my guard. "That feeling never really left me for the next few days and I was always on edge, from the fractious stare-down with the immigration officer when I arrived, to the constant side-stepping of of street hustlers, selling knock-offs of everything from DVDs to Mont Blanc pens." And while he had had "huge trepidations" about New Zealand and Australia, it was "all for nothing". "It proved beyond doubt that my attitude and state of mind would always govern my impressions of people, places and things," he wrote. In this, Clapton is merely human. In his guitar playing, however, he is 'God '. This book is a keeper. Watch Clapton on Clapton here: http://www.amazon.com/Clapton-Autobiography-Eric/dp/038551851X Yeoh Siew Hoon, one of Asia's most respected travel editors and commentators, writes a regular column on news, trends and issues in the hospitality industry for 4Hoteliers.com. Siew Hoon, who has covered the tourism industry in Asia/Pacific for the past 20 years, runs SHY Ventures Pte Ltd. Her other writings can be found at www.thetransitcafe.com From trevork1 at iinet.net.au Fri Jul 25 07:40:45 2008 From: trevork1 at iinet.net.au (Trevor) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:40:45 +0800 Subject: [Slowhand] Re-Is There Anyone Out There Message-ID: <000a01c8ee4b$469ef6c0$0200a8c0@trevor> Hi Jon, Hey, you are not Robinson Crusoe as we Aussies say. I had been thinking maybe that a bomb had been dropped on the United States and no one had noticed, or maybe that all Slowhanders in the U.S and U.K had gone away for their summer vacation or whatever you guys call it over there. Has AOL got anything to do with it? We are in the depths of winter down here in OZ where God (The real God that doesn't play a Strat) goes for his holidays. Has Eric died and gone to that big guitar repair shop in the sky?...nothing in the press here or is he up there playing with the greats?...I don't know, except that I have missed my daily injection, whether it be good or bad (no thanks to "Bill " or whatever he calls himself now.) Pardon me for shouting WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY DIGEST? Trevor OZ From finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk Fri Jul 25 11:09:30 2008 From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk (JP Donohoe) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:09:30 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] UK Calling Message-ID: <000901c8ee68$72d8f610$0200a8c0@paddyw59ixl2ud> Hello from the unbelievably sunny shores of old Blighty! My celtic skin is suffering badly! Anyway shouldn't complain we don't see the sun that much. Eric has been busy in and out of the studio I really love the stuff he does with Sonny Landreth and on Dirty City with SW His contribution to Buddy Guy's album is also hot. It's a great album too. The Solomon Burke stuff is pleasant enough but has no bite and the Dave Sanborn track is really only a vocal. Anyone know of anything else he has done recently? BTW some of the stuff on his recent tour is fantastic. All we need now is the DVD of the EC/SW shows and what a year it will have been. Ps Check out EC and Sheryl Crow doing Higher Ground, I love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DunAuOkxuSo From bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com Fri Jul 25 12:13:20 2008 From: bluesgurl2000 at yahoo.com (debi) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:13:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Billy Preston Holloywood Bowl 04 performance Message-ID: <416944.46857.qm@web62315.mail.re1.yahoo.com> ? Steve, regarding your question if Billy Preston's '04 Hollywood Bowl performance was his last, unfortunately, I can't answer your query. ? However, I have a follow-up question.? Does anyone know if the performance is available on DVD? ? If not, can anyone recommend any Preston DVD material aside from "Concert for George?" That's the only DVD I own with Billy's wonderful presence, and I'd like to build my collection. Deb From rangergaray at hotmail.com Fri Jul 25 13:38:34 2008 From: rangergaray at hotmail.com (Rebekah Garay) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:38:34 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD set..... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: A member here, Steve, was kind enough to send me the Clapton 3 dvd set. I'm now working on the copies and will offer the same deal as he did. First 3 members, 2 that agree to copy with burners and 1 without, to contact me at RANGERGARAY at hotmail.com ~Rebekah ~RANGER~ From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 178 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:02:19 -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..." --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:09:30 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] UK Calling Hello from the unbelievably sunny shores of old Blighty! My celtic skin is suffering badly! Anyway shouldn't complain we don't see the sun that much. Eric has been busy in and out of the studio I really love the stuff he does with Sonny Landreth and on Dirty City with SW His contribution to Buddy Guy's album is also hot. It's a great album too. The Solomon Burke stuff is pleasant enough but has no bite and the Dave Sanborn track is really only a vocal. Anyone know of anything else he has done recently? BTW some of the stuff on his recent tour is fantastic. All we need now is the DVD of the EC/SW shows and what a year it will have been. Ps Check out EC and Sheryl Crow doing Higher Ground, I love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DunAuOkxuSo _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008 From darmel at sbcglobal.net Fri Jul 25 14:24:40 2008 From: darmel at sbcglobal.net (Mel Boss) Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:24:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Slowhand] Still here Message-ID: <341973.10896.qm@web82602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yep, Mel's still here but still kind of sick lately?from two nights in-a-row in the the damp, cold, summer?Berkeley air from last month's Greek Theater performances of Plant/Krauss and MK. It's a deep, stuborn, hacking cough that won't budge. It goes and come right back again as soon as I starting think that it's over.?Of course, I handed it off to Dar. This Sunday night is JamesTaylor at the same venue. I think I'll bring a warm coat this time. I've used the downtime to catchup on some rare?gems from Notting HBs and?ChetAtkins w/MK. Any updates or good rumors regarding the?dates of the MSG E+SW disc release? Mel >Jon Maclean wrote: >Hey folks, >There hadn't been a Digest for several days last week, so I sent a post >to test it, and the next day received a Digest (#175) with only one post >in it - mine! No more Digests since then, am I the only one left >here????? >Cheers, >Jon From rangergaray at hotmail.com Sat Jul 26 01:10:15 2008 From: rangergaray at hotmail.com (Rebekah Garay) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:10:15 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD set..... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: A member here, Rick, was kind enough to send me the Clapton 3 dvd set. I'm now working on the copies and will offer the same deal as he did. First 3 members, 2 that agree to copy with burners and 1 without, to contact me at RANGERGARAY at hotmail.com ~RANGER~ From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 178 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:02:19 -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..." --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: finglas at finglas.karoo.co.uk To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:09:30 +0100 Subject: [Slowhand] UK Calling Hello from the unbelievably sunny shores of old Blighty! My celtic skin is suffering badly! Anyway shouldn't complain we don't see the sun that much. Eric has been busy in and out of the studio I really love the stuff he does with Sonny Landreth and on Dirty City with SW His contribution to Buddy Guy's album is also hot. It's a great album too. The Solomon Burke stuff is pleasant enough but has no bite and the Dave Sanborn track is really only a vocal. Anyone know of anything else he has done recently? BTW some of the stuff on his recent tour is fantastic. All we need now is the DVD of the EC/SW shows and what a year it will have been. Ps Check out EC and Sheryl Crow doing Higher Ground, I love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DunAuOkxuSo _________________________________________________________________ Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008 From deltanick at comcast.net Sat Jul 26 01:42:59 2008 From: deltanick at comcast.net (Nicholas Aleshin) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:42:59 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Anybody Out There? Message-ID: <02D007B8-6C0E-46EC-8DC3-ECC3B64CF6FD@comcast.net> Still here on the East Coast. Reports indicating that I was headed to San Francisco were incorrect. However, my 23-year-old son vacationed there, and just returned this week. But he flew. He also doesn't know what an 8-track is. DeltaNick From kevinwilson at telkomsa.net Sat Jul 26 11:51:16 2008 From: kevinwilson at telkomsa.net (Kevin Wilson) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:51:16 +0200 Subject: [Slowhand] Old Clapton Interview after Blind Faith Fizzled Out Message-ID: <000001c8ef37$737004e0$5a500ea0$@net> Eric Clapton Interview Keith Altman | Record Mirror | 5 November 1969 Upset, believed hurt, but Eric Clapton is only a phone call away. Blind Faith would appear to be dead although an occasional twitch belies the fact that it is lying down. The intriguing question is why this musical Frankenstein's monster should lie mortally wounded after having had a number one album and an apparently successful tour in 'Dollardom'. Clapton, Winwood, Baker and Grech epitomise the musical talent necessary to motivate the Super-group, but Faith have stopped motoring and never really made it on to the Highway and so as manager Robert Stigwood reaches for his phone to protest, we ask if 'Faith' has been misplaced and how did it happen? The man with some of the answers is 'musician of the year' Eric Clapton whom I spoke to at his home just outside Surrey, where the locals still ironically refer to it as 'The Cream's House'! After a few minutes conversation with Eric, it became very apparent that, to a very large extent, the group's present state of immobility, and, for that matter, their musical contraction, have been largely caused by the fact they are a ship without a rudder, with no one prepared to take the initiative or the helm. Since the group's return from America they have not been in touch with each other. Clapton will not phone Winwood less it be thought he is assuming command and is disappointed that no one has phoned him. Everyone is being just a little too polite and perhaps one can apply that as a musical analogy. "After you" is the only a workable maxim if someone goes first and no one in the Faith wants to be considered an ego-freak. "There really was no preconceived plan as to how long the group would continue or how permanent it would be," said Eric as though talking of some lost friend. "The only plan was Stevie and I getting together last year and saying we would form a band to record. From that point on everything was coincidental. The fact that we made an album together was a miracle! "I thought we played very well on the tour of America although we never really lived up to the expectations of the audience. You can never really live up to those expectations because they have fantasies about what you will be like - that's why they label you a 'Super-group' before they've even heard you. "But afterwards I realised that we would have been given that reception no matter how we had performed. We could have played "Knees Up Mother Brown" and they would have flipped out. It was a purely political situation with the cops, the audience and the band. "Other venues were not so successful and this was partially due to the fact that we had insisted on not stipulating our individual names so that in some areas, although they might have come to see Eric Clapton or Ginger Baker or Stevie Winwood, they had no idea we were the personnel for Blind Faith. "Another reason was that we were not emotionally what they expected - they expected almost an orgasm; an explosion - and they did not get it. There were a lot of compromises to be made in that band and each of us held back. "I thought originally that Stevie and I would be a dominating force behind which Ginger could settle back behind, but Stevie is a very reticent sort of musician who steps back when he hears someone forcing their way through. I'm a bit like that myself and what happened was that we were all standing back waiting for someone to lead and no one did. "I'm not sure what is going to happen now. No one has called me since that American tour and I don't know whether to take that as indication that we are not going to work again or not. If someone rings me and says we have a session I will probably go but I'm not taking it upon myself to get things together. "There are a few tapes which have been cut lying around the studio but they are just virtually 'jam-sessions' and nothing that could be released as an album. "I intend in future to play with Delaney and Bonnie as they do not have a lead guitarist and my name will help them in Europe where they have not had an album released and are unknown. They came from the South of America. Strangely enough there is never any guarantee that a band that good will succeed, but they deserve to." Like most exceptionally talented people, Clapton is a sensitive person, especially in those areas which affect his private person. He admits to being aware of his own huge ego and deliberately suppresses it to the point where he becomes humble. He was delighted to receive an award as 'musician of the year' recently, for example, but insists there was no real justification for it because he had not been working in England. His enormous reputation is something which he feels he must fight as a musician. Musical critics are people who he denies affect him much at all but I suspect they hurt more than he cares to admit on occasions. "Occasionally a critic will say the right thing but generally it's an accident," says Eric. "More often they are saying the wrong thing and disclosing their naivety. Amateur critics are the worst, like the DJ I heard the other day on the radio who was putting down The Band. "Most of them are too concerned with competing with each other and they very seldom assess other than by comparison. They are too fond of comparing the Blind Faith album to say the Humble Pie album and saying one is good and the other is bad. That kind of thing is both irrelevant and unnecessary - but most musicians know that." To some people at least Clapton is beginning to be thought of as the lease-lend guitarist - "Have guitar will travel" - and he appears to be the pip in more than one Apple turnover. That is not to deplore his generosity and willingness to help others, but it would be nice to see him helping himself more. Does he not feel the need to seize the musical initiative himself? "I suppose I have my own fantasies about leading a group and singing and writing my own songs," agreed Eric, "but at heart I'm a musical drifter. I'm too lazy to get up and do it without someone giving me a good kick up the arse. It's probably too late now anyway - there are too many good people around." But not as many gifted as Mr. Clapton I fancy or potentially as musically huge as the Faith, and if I do read the signs correctly it is not so much as a case of 'missing, believed dead' with Blind Faith, but 'upset, believed hurt' and like the GPO says 'a phone call brings people closer together' Mr. Winwood. From JHawk at twcny.rr.com Sat Jul 26 21:11:39 2008 From: JHawk at twcny.rr.com (Jim Jackson) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:11:39 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Joe Bonamassa's new Live CD Message-ID: Hey Slowhanders, I first learned of Joe Bonamassa right here on the Slowhand mailing list and I have been a BIG fan ever since. He is releasing a new live album on Aug 19 called "Live from Nowhere in Particular!". The following link will allow you to check out the new CD and if you order through this link you will get free shipping and handling. The album is due for release on Aug 19, so any orders prior to that are pre-release orders, which are great for Joe. http://www.jbonamassa.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=114 Take a listen and let me know what you think, Jim Jackson From map47 at telus.net Sun Jul 27 13:48:56 2008 From: map47 at telus.net (anthony plowden) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:48:56 -0700 Subject: [Slowhand] slowhand documentary? Message-ID: <0A0B64C1CF274F868E58CEFD52C368C9@mapp> hi, can anyone shed any light on a Clapton documentary that was supposedly in production a few years back? what about the video anthology that is in the works.does anyone have any info at all? it occurs to me that there should be some buzz associated with both of these projects.thank you,map47 From rangergaray at hotmail.com Sun Jul 27 15:37:51 2008 From: rangergaray at hotmail.com (Rebekah Garay) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:37:51 -0500 Subject: [Slowhand] Clapton 3 DVD set offer closed... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 3 people emailed, 2 offered to burn. ~RANGER~ From: slowhand-request at planet-torque.com Subject: Slowhand Digest, Vol 11, Issue 180 To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:01:21 -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..." --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: JHawk at twcny.rr.com To: slowhand at planet-torque.com Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:11:39 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] Joe Bonamassa's new Live CD Hey Slowhanders, I first learned of Joe Bonamassa right here on the Slowhand mailing list and I have been a BIG fan ever since. He is releasing a new live album on Aug 19 called "Live from Nowhere in Particular!". The following link will allow you to check out the new CD and if you order through this link you will get free shipping and handling. The album is due for release on Aug 19, so any orders prior to that are pre-release orders, which are great for Joe. http://www.jbonamassa.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=114 Take a listen and let me know what you think, Jim Jackson _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2_072008 From wdeli at aol.com Sun Jul 27 16:09:21 2008 From: wdeli at aol.com (wdeli at aol.com) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:09:21 -0400 Subject: [Slowhand] new bb king Message-ID: <8CABE3BCA9E42D7-1550-4A56@FWM-D18.sysops.aol.com> anyone know anything about the new bb king album ,with ec,dr.john,produced by t-bone,thanks,s From mangs88 at verizon.net Sun Jul 27 19:04:35 2008 From: mangs88 at verizon.net (sam mangano) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:04:35 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Slowhand] anyone care where phil palmer ended up? Message-ID: <20583066.8726371217199875304.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost> George Michael's touring band! I surprised my wife on Mothers Day with tickets to his show in philly (she is a HUGE fan and never saw him live). It was like going to a 10,000 seat gay dance club (not that there is anything wrong with that). The tix were so expensive, that it didnt sell well. although the ticket said starting promptly at 8pm, it took 40 minutes to exchange out the nosebleed ticket holders with seats in the lower bowl to make it look more well attended (no one at all had to sit in the rafters,