Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Eric Clapton has announced three concerts in New York City reuniting the legendary guitarist with Steve Winwood, his former bandmate in '60s supergroup Blind Faith. The Madison Square Garden dates--set for Feb. 25, 26 and 28--come on the heels of the impromptu reunion between the two at Chicago's Crossroads Guitar Festival earlier this summer, where Winwood joined Clapton during his set for several songs, a set that included a few tunes from Winwood's old band, Traffic. "I have wanted to play with Steve for a long time," Clapton said in a press statement. "I consider him a friend and a truly gifted musician. Our set at the Crossroads Festival this summer was a real treat, so I expect these shows will be good fun for us and for the fans." Tickets for the three shows will be made available initially to American Express cardholders, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster during a pre-sale event that begins Nov. 12. If any tickets remain, on-sales to the general public will begin on Nov. 19. Check Clapton's official fan club portal for more information as it becomes available. Blind Faith, which initially placed the pair together, came about in 1969, after the breakup of Clapton's group Cream, and while Winwood's Traffic was on hiatus. The group, which also included Cream drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Ric Grech, released one self-titled album before splitting. "I'm very excited about these upcoming shows with Eric," Winwood said in a statement. "Blind Faith was a long time ago and we have both come a long way since then. It was a wonderful experience for me to play at Crossroads this summer and I'm really looking forward to exploring some more music together in February." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Since I have zero chance of seeing this, I think it would be lovely to hear a live recording from these shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'm going to try to get tickets...a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Ron, you can send mine to the station address...I will find a way to get there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 You got it...how far a trip is it from Ohio to Madison Square Garden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 A days drive...or a very short plane ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 That's what I thought. No distance to great for EC...huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Well yeah and I am sure I could find other sites to take in if I headed that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 No doubt...that's why they call it the Big Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Can't wait to take a bite out of the apple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Ahhh, but be careful...sometimes the big Apple bites back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I've been bitten plenty of times...I think I can take on the Big Apple!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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