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Eric Clapton Announces 2013 UK Concerts Including 5 Nights At Royal Albert Hall

(Updated with ticket purchase informaton) Celebrating his 50th year as a professional musician, Eric Clapton announced today a limited number of 2013 UK concerts including five nights at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall.  After signing with the Yardbirds in 1963, Clapton began a career as a professional musician that has seen numerous bands, an abundance of albums, countless worldwide sold out shows, an impressive array of accolades, unwavering critical acclaim and his consistent display of legendary guitar work.  These concerts will mark his return to the stage after spending 2012 in the studio working on a new album to be released in early 2013.

Clapton has assembled an impressive band for the 2013 dates which will consist of long-time touring partners:  Doyle Bramhall II (guitar), Steve Jordan (drums), Chris Stainton (piano and keyboards), and Willie Weeks (bass), along with newcomers Paul Carrack (organ and keyboards) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar).  Michelle John and Sharon White will join the touring band again as backing vocalists.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 21 with a fan club pre-sale beginning Wednesday, September 19.  Check local ticket agencies for availability and pricing.

2013 UK DATES

May 13: LG Arena / Birmingham
May 14: Manchester Arena / Manchester
May 17: Royal Albert Hall / London
May 18: Royal Albert Hall / London
May 20: Royal Albert Hall / London
May 21: Royal Albert Hall / London
May 23: Royal Albert Hall / London

Tickets will be available to the general public from 9AM Friday 21 September 2012 for all 2013 Clapton Concerts. Limit of 6 tickets per person from the following official sources:
See Tickets – Eric Clapton 2013 UK Concerts
The Ticket Factory Website or call 0844 581 0733 (UK only)
Ticketmaster UK – Eric Clapton 2013 UK Concerts
Royal Albert Hall Website – details pending, please check back


The above is the official press release for Eric Clapton’s 2013 UK Concerts. The WE! Team will add general public ticket purchase details to the site as they become available in the coming days, usually 24 to 48 hours prior to a general public on sale. Fans can also sign up for our free email alerts to receive this information by email. Fans should also check their local newspapers and other media. EC Access fan club members should visit ecaccess.cc for information regarding the fan club presale.

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