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CLASSIC CLAPTON UK Tour

2012

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MILTON KEYNES The Stables	Friday 3rd February 2012
SWINDON Wyvern Theatre Tel: 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk	Saturday 25th February 2012 7.30pm
REDDITCH, Worcs. Palace Theatre Tel: 01527 65203 www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk	Saturday 3rd March 2012 7.30pm
GREAT YARMOUTH Legends of Rock Festival 3-Day festival featuring 26 original & tribute bands incl. CLASSIC CLAPTON (Sat 10 March only). Tel: 01474 707080 Day passes are £30. A 3-day pass is £79 per person. We understand that all on-site accommodation is now sold out. To read more about the festival go to:- Legends of Rock Festival	Saturday 10th March 2012 6pm
HEXHAM Queen's Hall Tel: 01434 652477 www.queenshall.co.uk To purchase tickets for this concert go to:- Classic Clapton Tickets	Friday 16th March 2012 8pm
BANBURY, Oxfordshire The Mill Arts Centre Tel: 01295 279002 www.themillartscentre.co.uk	Saturday 31st March 2012 8pm
SETTLE, North Yorkshire Victoria Hall Tel: 01729 825718 www.settlevictoriahall.co.uk	Saturday 14th April 2012 8pm
GRANTHAM Guildhall Arts Centre Tel: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com	Friday 20th April 2012 7.30pm
ST. ANDREWS The Inn at Lathones Tel: 01334 840494 www.theinn.co.uk www.mundellmusic.com This is one of our favourite small venues. It is a very nice hotel with an excellent restaurant. This venue is also operated by Mundell Music. Gigs are very intimate. The audience feels like part of the experience as the acts don't 'disappear' after their performance. Instead they have a drink and a chat with fans! The capacity is very limited and therefore fans are advised to book early.	Thursday 26th April 2012 9pm
WICK, Scottish Highlands Wick Assembly Rooms Tel: 01955 603911	Friday 27th April 2012 8.30pm
ORKNEY The New Phoenix, Pickaquoy Centre Tel: 01856 879900 www.pickaquoy.net	Saturday 28th April 2012 7.30pm
NORTHAMPTON The Old Black Lion/St Peter's Church Tel: 01604 639472 www.theoldblacklionnorthampton.co.uk This is will be a very unusual gig. The concert itself will take place in the beautiful St Peter's Church. It is one of the best Norman churches in UK and was restored by Sir Gilbert Scott the same man who did Westminster Abbey. Standard Tickets are £15. VIP Tickets are available at £30. This includes "pre concert" Dinner with the band in The Old Black Lion Pub, VIP parking, VIP seats and a free T-shirt. The capacity is very limited and therefore fans are advised to book early. Tickets available from The Old Black Lion, next to the church.	Saturday 26th May 2012 Band on stage approx 8pm
HELMSLEY, North Yorkshire Helmsley Arts Centre Tel: 01439 771700 www.helmsleyarts.co.uk	Saturday 2nd June 2012 7.30pm
NORWICH Maddermarket Theatre Tel: 01603 620917 www.maddermarket.co.uk	Friday 8th June 2012 7.30pm
HULLBRIDGE, Essex The Touchline, Hullbridge Sports & Social Club Tel: 07775 761406 for more information. www.touchlinelivemusic.co.uk www.wegottickets.com This will be an all-seated show. Tickets are available from the venue during opening hours - Tel: 01702 230420 and on-line at www.wegottickets.com	Friday 14th September 2012 Doors open 8pm Band on stage 9pm
BISHOPS STORTFORD Rhodes Arts Complex Tel: 01279 651746 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk	Friday 12th October 2012 8pm
ISLE OF WIGHT Bembridge Coast Hotel (Warners) Tel: 01983 873931 www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk CLASSIC CLAPTON have performed at many of the Warner Leisure Hotels on mainland UK but this is the band's first ever appearance on the Isle of Wight. The accommodation & surroundings are always first class. Fans are therefore advised to book early. We are not sure if tickets are available without accommodation, but more information should be available by phoning the hotel.	Saturday 10th November 2012 Approx 9.30pm

Previous Highlights

2001

BELFAST Waterfront Hall	11th April 2001
BLYTH Phoenix Theatre	16th June 2001
NEWCASTLE Live Theatre	6th July 2001
BEVERLEY Playhouse	15th September 2001
SOUTH SHIELDS Customs House	29th September 2001
WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall	20th October 2001

2002 Highlights

DERBY Assembly Rooms		2nd February 2002
BELFAST Waterfront Hall		2nd March 2002
LONDON Royal Festival Hall		23rd March 2002
CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre		22nd June 2002
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2002 Classic Clapton played the gig of our lives at the legendary festival. Thousands of eager fans crammed into the giant marquee known as The Acoustic Stage. They witnessed a breath-taking 50 minute set. The place was jumping! AFTER 17 YEARS ON THE ROAD, THIS WAS DEFINITELY OUR BEST GIG YET! We have recently uploaded videos onto our YouTube website including 2 songs from Glastonbury in 20002. Sunshine of Your Love & Layla. To see these live performances from CLASSIC CLAPTON gigs click on the following link:- CLASSIC CLAPTON YouTube		29th June 2002 Thank you to all the fans who gave us such a great reception and to all the lovely people who came up afterwards and said it was the high-light of the festival for them. Especially a BIG THANK YOU to Michael Eavis for inviting us to perform at his brilliant festival. Please invite us back one day.
WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall		26th October 2002
SOUTH SHIELDS Customs House		16th November 2002

CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged! NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Live Theatre		21st February 2003
CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged! BELFAST Waterfront Hall Classic Clapton's third visit to this lovely venue, was the best yet. The concert was recorded and has now been released as a live CD - "CLASSIC CLAPTON Unplugged!''		29th March 2003
LIVINGSTON Howden Park Centre		3rd October 2003
CUMBERNAULD Cumbernauld Theatre		24th October 2003
CRAWLEY Hawth Theatre		8th November 2003
CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged! EDINBURGH St Bride's Centre This was the last completely Unplugged gig we will do for quite some time. It was a tremendous success, possibly one of the best acoustic shows we have ever done! We will of course, continue to include an Unplugged segment in our electric concerts.		15th November 2003
ST ANDREWS Byre Theatre		29th November 2003

2004 Highlights

DURHAM CITY Gala Theatre	5th February 2004
WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall	28th February 2004
ESTONIA International Music Festival "Summercountry" SUVEKANTRI 2004 , ELVA Festival Arena Thank you to all of our Estonian friends for giving us such a fantastic welcome. To see photos from our two visits to Estonia in 2004 & 2007 - Go to Estonia	10th July 2004
A Tribute to CREAM (Special one-off event) NEWCASTLE upon TYNE These two gigs were recorded and the best takes have now been released as After Midnight's third album "CLASSIC CREAM performed by After Midnight".	1st & 2nd October 2004
CRAWLEY Hawth Theatre	22nd October 2004
CRAWLEY Hawth Theatre	23rd October 2004
SOUTH SHIELDS Customs House	7th November 2004
IRISH TOUR 2004 Thank you to all our Irish fans. We thoroughly enjoyed our 8 gigs in the Emerald Isle. It was a tremendous experience. To see photos from the Irish Tours - Go toIrish Tour	11th - 21st November 2004
GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire Guildhall Arts Centre	3rd December 2004

2005 Highlights

CHELTENHAM Town Hall	14th January 2005
WHITEHAVEN Rosehill Theatre	4th February 2005
CUMBERNAULD Cumbernauld Theatre	4th March 2005
LIVINGSTON Howden Park Centre	29th July 2005
GLENFARG, Near Perth The Famous Bein Inn	30th July 2005
NORWICH Maddermarket Theatre	6th October 2005
WARLINGHAM, Surrey Botley Hill Farmhouse	7th October 2005
ABERDEEN Arts Centre Theatre	14th October 2005
DARLINGTON Arts Centre	28th October 2005
NANTWICH Alvaston Hall	19th November 2005
After Midnight's 20th Anniversary Concert NEWCASTLE upon TYNE The Journal Tyne Theatre Nearly 700 Geordie fans turned up to celebrate After Midnight's 20th Anniversary. It was a fantastic way to celebrate our most successful tour yet.	1st December 2005

2006 Highlights

WHITEHAVEN Rosehill Theatre	Saturday 4th February 2006
HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex Clair Hall	Friday 24th February 2006
TEWKESBURY Roses Theatre	Friday 3rd March 2006
DURHAM CITY Gala Theatre	Friday 12th May 2006
ST ANDREWS Byre Theatre	Saturday 20th May 2006
2006 IRISH TOURS - AUG/SEPT & NOVEMBER 2006 Thank you to all our Irish fans - old and new. We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 gigs in the Emerald Isle. It was a tremendous experience. We hope to see you again soon.	To see photos from our Irish Tours - Go to Irish Tour
THORPE Le SOKEN, ESSEX Thorpe Club	Saturday 25th November 2006
After Midnight Xmas Party and 21st Anniversary Gig NEWCASTLE upon TYNE Duke of Wellington	Friday 22nd December 2006

2007 Highlights

ABERGAVENNY Borough Theatre This was only our fourth ever concert in Wales, but it was the best so far, thanks to a fantastic audience.	Saturday 3rd February 2007
ESTONIA Vanemuise Concert Hall, Tartu To see photos from our two visits to Estonia in 2004 & 2007 - Go to Estonia	Wednesday 4th April 2007
BATHGATE, West Lothian Regal Community Theatre	Friday 27th April 2007
SPAIN Sotogrande Blues Festival Our first visit to Spain was such a tremendous success that we were invited back to perform in Madrid in January 2008. To see photos from our Spanish trip - Go to Spain	Saturday 11th August 2007
WORCESTER FESTIVAL Huntingdon Hall	Monday 27th August 2007
SOUTH SHIELDS Customs House Thank you to our north east fans for making this a very special evening.	Saturday 27th Oct 2007
LUTON The Library Theatre	Friday 16th Nov 2007
GLENFARG, Near Perth The Famous Bein Inn	Friday 23rd Nov 2007

2008 Highlights

SPAIN Star Cafe, MADRID Our first performance in the Spanish capital city was a great success. Thank you to Jose Manuel for inviting us to play at The Star Cafe. We hope to return one day. To see photos from our 2007 & 2008 Spanish Concerts - Go to Spain	Saturday 12th January 2008
HEXHAM Queen's Hall	Friday 25th January 2008
ABERGAVENNY Borough Theatre	Saturday 2nd Feb 2008
TEWKESBURY Roses Theatre Another capacity crowd following our sell-out debut in 2006.	Saturday 23rd Feb 2008
NORWICH Maddermarket Theatre	Saturday 1st March 2008
STOCKSBRIDGE Near Sheffield The Venue	Saturday 29th March 2008
Acoustic Festival of Britain Catton Hall Park Derbyshire It was a privilege to follow on the same stage immediately after Fairport Convention and just before our heroes Jethro Tull.	Sunday 25th May 2008
HELMSLEY, North Yorks Arts Centre	Thursday 3 July 2008
GAINSBOROUGH, Lincs. The Sands Venue This concert was broadcast live on the Internet. To see a review of it from one of our fans - Go to Reviews To see the band performing "Badge" from this concert- Go to Videos	Friday 25th July 2008
MOIRA, South Derbyshire Conkers Amphitheatre Guitar Greats Festival	Saturday 16th August 2008
GATESHEAD The Sage Gateshead Our concert at Tyneside's most prestigious venue was a great success.	Wednesday 15th Oct. 2008
ST. ANDREWS The Inn at Lathones	Saturday 1st Nov. 2008
After Midnight's 23rd Anniversary Concert GRANTHAM, Lincs. Guildhall Arts Centre	Friday 5th Dec. 2008
After Midnight Xmas Party NEWCASTLE Duke of Wellington	Friday 19th December 2008

2009 Highlights (World Tour)

MILTON KEYNES, UK The Stables	22nd February 2009
IRVINE, Scotland The Harbour Arts Centre	28th February 2009
BATHGATE, Scotland Regal Community Theatre	6th March 2009
NORWICH, UK Maddermarket Theatre	4th April 2009
RICHMOND, UK Georgian Theatre Royal If anyone hasn't seen this theatre yet, you must visit for a guided tour. It is historic, quaint, charming and has a fantastic atmosphere. www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk	2nd May2009
MUMBAI, India St Andrews Auditorium This trip was the experience of a lifetime. 10,000 miles in 4 days. The Indian people made us so welcome. The concert was fantastic, one of the best gigs we have done for ages. We hope to return to India one day. To see photos & video from our Mumbai trip - Go to Mumbai	Friday 17th July 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND BELFAST Taste & Music Fest Belfast Botanic Gardens	Thursday 6th August 2009
HOLLAND Groesbeek Tribute Party De Wolfsberg Hotel, Groesbeek, near Nijmegen This was our first ever concert in Holland but we hope it is not the last. We performed an open air show in front of 2,000 people. The sun was shining and a jolly good time was had by all. To see photos & video from Groesbeek Tribute Party - Go to Holland	Sunday 23rd August 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND OMAGH Strule Arts Centre	Friday 25th September 2009
SOUTHERN IRELAND TIPPERARY Tipperary Excel	Saturday 26th September 2009
DURHAM CITY, UK Gala Theatre This was a special "home-coming" for front-man Mike, who was born in Durham. It was our third appearance at this excellent venue, but it was the best yet.	Monday 19th October 2009
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland The Inn at Lathones, Largoward, Leven	Saturday 7th November 2009
BUILTH WELLS, Wales Wyeside Arts Centre	Saturday 14th November 2009
After Midnight Xmas Party and 24th Anniversary Gig NORTH SHIELDS Magnesia Bank	Friday 18th December 2009

MILTON KEYNES The Stables	Friday 5th March 2010
BANBURY, Oxfordshire The Mill Arts Centre	Saturday 27th March 2010
LIVERPOOL The Cavern Club This was a very special occassion for us, to play at the world famous Cavern Club, the birth-place of The Beatles. It was also an excellent gig. We were invited back in May 2011	Saturday 17th April 2010
ABERDEEN Arts Centre Theatre	Saturday 24th April 2010
LIVINGSTON Howden Park Centre	Friday 15th October 2010
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland The Inn at Lathones	Saturday 13th November 2010
After Midnight's 25th Anniversary Concert NEWCASTLE upon TYNE Newcastle City Hall Thank you to everyone who came along to our 25th Anniversary Concert at Newcastle City Hall on 11th December 2010. 800 people from all over the UK made the hazardous journey to Newcastle so they could sample a piece of "real Geordie culture". A tremendous time was had by all. To see photos & video from the City Hall Concert - Go to Newcastle City Hall	Saturday 11th December 2010

IRVINE, Scotland The Harbour Arts Centre	Saturday 29th January 2011
RICHMOND, North Yorkshire Georgian Theatre Royal To read a review of this concert go to:- Yorkshire Gig Guide	Saturday 19th February 2011
REDCAR Redcar Blues Club	Saturday 2nd April 2011
LIVERPOOL The Cavern Club This was our second appearance at the legendary Cavern Club, the birth-place of The Beatles. Incredibly, it was even better than our first gig last year. This was also the farewell gig for our bass player John Forster who retired after 9 loyal years in the band.	Saturday 28th May 2011
PERSHORE, Worcs. Number 8 Community Arts Centre	Friday 4th November 2011
After Midnight Xmas Party and 26th Anniversary Gig NEWCASTLE upon TYNE Cluny2 Our Christmas Party gig was a great success. To see photos from the Christmas Party - Go to Christmas Party	Friday 16th December 2011