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Guitar Legend Eric Clapton Playing Philadelphia In September
Slowhand himself will embark on a small tour later this year, and he will play Philadelphia with special guests The Wallflowers.
PHILADELPHIA — One of the most iconic guitarists of all time is heading out on a small tour, and Philadelphia is being graced with one of the limited shows.
Eric Clapton will play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 13.
Tickets will be available starting with a fan club presale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the general on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
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The Wallflowers will join Clapton on this tour, including the Philadelphia stop.
The tour comes on the heels of the release of Clapton’s recent studio album "Meanwhile" from Bushbranch/Surfdog Records.
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The album features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago, and Simon Climie, six brand-new songs and eight previously released singles.
Clapton’s band for the U.S. tour will be Nathan East (bass / vocals), Edward ‘Sonny’ Emory III (drums), Doyle Bramhall II (Guitar), Tim Carmon (Hammond / keyboards), Chris Stainton (keyboard) Sharon White (backing vocals) and Katie Kissoon (backing vocals).
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