On Tour

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 Tel (01427) 811118 www.the-sands.co.uk This concert will be broadcast live via web-streaming on Friday 25 July. Streaming will start at 8.30pm, with live music from CLASSIC CLAPTON at 9pm. For more information go to:- http://www.the-sands.co.uk/newsfilterpage.asp?NewsID=132	Friday 25th July 2008 Doors open 7pm. Band on stage 9pm
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE Conkers Amphitheatre, MOIRA near Swadlincote Tel (01283) 760265 www.thepokeyhole.com 3 Tribute Bands - Hendrix, Dire Straits & CLASSIC CLAPTON. Classic Clapton on stage approx 8.30pm (60 minute set)	Saturday 16th August 2008 First band at 7pm
BROMSGROVE, Worcestershire Artrix Arts Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove Tel (01527) 577330 www.artrix.co.uk	Saturday 13th Sept. 2008 8pm
SKIPTON, North Yorks Mart Theatre Tel (01756) 791411 www.themarttheatre.org.uk	Saturday 4th Oct. 2008 7.30pm
GATESHEAD The Sage Tel (0191) 4434661 www.thesagegateshead.org TICKETS ON SALE NOW	Wednesday 15th Oct. 2008 8pm
ST. ANDREWS The Inn at Lathones Tel (01334) 840494 www.theinn.co.uk	Saturday 1st Nov. 2008 time: tbc
HULLBRIDGE, Essex The Touchline, Hullbridge Sports & Social Club Tel (01702) 547556 www.hollywoodmusic.biz	Friday 14th Nov. 2008 9pm
PAIGNTON, Devon Palace Theatre Tel (01803) 665800 www.torbay.gov.uk/palacetheatre	Saturday 15th Nov. 2008 8pm
After Midnight's 23rd Anniversary Concert GRANTHAM, Lincs. Guildhall Arts Centre Tel (01476) 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com	Friday 5th Dec. 2008 7.30pm

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

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! 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.		29th June 2002
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 to Irish Tour	11th - 21st November 2004
GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire Guildhall Arts Centre	3rd December 2004

2005 Highlights

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

NEARLY TWO HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON