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Eric Clapton
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
March 20, 2017
Night Two
This was the second night of a brief tour, with few changes from night one. The set was short, virtually no pauses between songs, same setlist as night one, but different sequence. With no second guitar player, Clapton played lead, rhythm and handled all the vocals. Not bad for a man of his age.
Overall I would say the show was satisfying, but far from his best. I do not expect EC to be touring too much longer, and wanted to have one last chance to see him live.
The sound in MSG was surprisingly good, at least where I was sitting. The patch cord from the preamp to my recorder was bad and caused a number of short drop-outs in the left channel, which I patched from the right. I apologize if I missed any. Overall I think the recording is quite good and would have been better without the usual chatter from my neighbors. Sample is attached.
Source: CA-14 cards > CA9100 > Edirol R-09HR @ 24/48 > Kingston SDHC > Audacity- left channel drop-outs patched, tracks split, EQD, downsampled to 16/44.1 > flac (level 8)
Location: Floor Section C
Taper: absnj
01-Good Evening
02-Somebody Knocking
03-Key to the Highway
04-Hoochie Coochie Man
05-I Shot the Sherif
06-Driftin'
07-Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
08-Layla
09-Tears In Heaven
10-Badge
11-Wonderful Tonight
12-Crossroads
13-Little Queen of Spades
14-Cocaine
15-Encore Call
16-Sunshine of Your Love (Encore)
17-Before You Accuse Me- with Jimmie Vaughan and Gary Clark Jr. (Encore)
Band Lineup
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Chris Stainton – piano, keyboards
Walt Richmond - organ, keyboards
Nathan East – bass
Steve Gadd – drums
Sharlotte Gibson – backing vocals
Sharon White – backing vocals
Opening Bands
Jimmie Vaughan
Gary Clark Jr.
[Edited on 3/26/2017 by absnj]
Thanks Alan.
When we have an opportunity to see any of the masters; go to the show. Eric Clapton shows will be rare. Eric Clapton’s two shows at The Forum in Los Angeles this weekend will be rescheduled to September 13 and 18 after the guitarist came down with a case of severe bronchitis.
This summer I am going to see the Deep Purple, Alice Cooper and Edgar Winter tour. I saw these acts more than 45 years ago and it will be a fun show. This see 'em while you can is troublesome but none of us are getting any younger. It's only Rock 'n Roll.
Thanks again!
Tom
Hi Alan. I hope all is well with you and yours.
Thanks so much for sharing this. It is much appreciated!
Best regards, Steve
You are both welcome... I am glad to see some familiar faces!!!
