Eric Clapton is set to release a new documentary-style concert film this fall that chronicles the Far and Middle Eastern leg of his 2014 tour. The release, which will be available on DVD and Blu-ray comes shortly after the guitarist revealed he is thinking of quitting life on the road. “The road has become unbearable,” … Continue reading Eric Clapton to Release New Tour Documentary This Fall →

On Tuesday, Eric Clapton released a new album, The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale. The album features guest performances by Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, John Mayer, Don White, Willie Nelson and Christine Lakeland. “I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did – that’s the point,” Clapton said in a press release. … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases JJ Cale Tribute Album, Plus Watch the Mini Documentary →

Eric Clapton may be retiring from the road, but according to a recent interview with Rolling Stone, he doesn’t intend to quit making music anytime soon. The only trouble, according to Clapton, is that he’s having trouble writing new music. “I’m just lazy,” the guitarist explained. “When I get to ‘What am I going to … Continue reading Eric Clapton Writing New Music →

Texas Blues legend Johnny Winter has died at the age of 70. Winter passed away July 16th in a hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland.  The official news came via the guitarist’s Facebook page early Thursday morning, although details have yet to be released. Winter was on tour in Europe at the time. Winter was an … Continue reading Guitarist Johnny Winter Dies in Switzerland →

On July 29th, Eric Clapton will release The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale. The first single, “Call Me The Breeze” was released earlier this month with an accompanying lyric video. Now, an official video has been released. It is, like the album, a tribute to the late Cale, featuring new footage of Clapton paying … Continue reading Watch Eric Clapton’s New Official Video for “Call Me The Breeze” →

Eric Clapton has released the first single and an accompanying lyric video from his upcoming JJ Cale tribute album. Watch the video for “Call Me the Breeze” below. The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale is due out July 29th and is available for pre-order now on iTunes and Amazon. The album features guest performances … Continue reading Eric Clapton Releases Video for ‘Call Me the Breeze’ from JJ Cale Tribute Album [WATCH] →

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Music Maker Relief Foundation, founder Tim Duffy and Eric Clapton have released a blues track the pair recorded together in 1995. Clapton has been a big supporter of the charity, which aims to provide financial support to musicians in need, calling it “a fabulous project.” Listen to … Continue reading Hear an Unreleased Eric Clapton Track →

Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Deluxe Edition is now available for the first time in High Definition on DVD and Blu-ray with remastered audio. The Deluxe Edition includes 40 minutes of previously unreleased material including behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage, interviews and more. In 1992, the four hour concert featured a star-studded lineup including Johnny Cash … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary Concert Released in Hi Def →

In celebration of the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary concert, check out this clip of Dylan performing “My Back Pages” along with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Roger McGuinn and the house band of Booker T and the MGs. Watch the clip > Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary … Continue reading Watch Bob Dylan Perform “My Back Pages” with George Harrison, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and Roger McGuinn →

The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Deluxe Edition will be released for the first time on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 4th. The 2-DVD and Blu-ray versions of the Concert Celebration Deluxe Edition include 40 minutes of previously unreleased material including behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage, interviews and more. The four hour show brought together … Continue reading Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert Deluxe Edition Coming to DVD →

The lineup for the 45th Annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been announced, and headlining performers include Eric Clapton, Santana, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Robert Plant. The festival will take place April 25th – 27th and May 1st – 4th at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Other big names … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Lineup Announced →

Eric Clapton was already an acknowledged master of the electric guitar in January 1992 when he traded his signature Stratocaster for an acoustic Martin to record Unplugged. The live album captured the legendary guitarist, backed by a small band, performing acoustic versions of his own songs and several blues standards. Released later that same year, … Continue reading Clapton Unplugged Gets Amplified →