Clapton @Hyde Park!

lovestrat74

Just got tkts for EC next year! Great line up too GC Jr, Winwood and Santana.  Only ever seen Gary Clark Jr out of all these guys so I am a very happy boy!  

aord43

Well done, it looks great.  Although I clicked the Amazon Tickets icon and it said EC tickets are available on Friday.  Maybe they are released in batches.

richardhomer

If I could afford it, I’d love to go to this....

lovestrat74

aord43 said:

Well done, it looks great.  Although I clicked the Amazon Tickets icon and it said EC tickets are available on Friday.  Maybe they are released in batches.

Presale email from British summer time Hyde park

guitars4you

I'm away otherwise would have enjoyed such a package with GC Jnr, Stevie, Carlos and Eric - 

duotone

Looks like a great line-up

lovestrat74

Great line up especially if they all end up on stage at the end!

guitars4you

lovestrat74 said:

Great line up especially if they all end up on stage at the end!

I agree a great line up to entertain you for a few hours and I dare say there will be the odd guest appearance through out various sets - I'd much rather watch this line up then something like Glastonbury when maybe only 1 act you want to see that day - I could watch any 4 of these on their own but altogether is wow !

lovestrat74

I agree a great line up to entertain you for a few hours and I dare say there will be the odd guest appearance through out various sets 

Yes a bit like his crossroads festivals. Would love Derek Trucks to be in town at the same time

quarky

Is it a big open field where you could be miles away, or is it set up more like an arena? Never seen Clapton, so kind of tempted. Never seen GCJr so *really* tempted.

lovestrat74

quarky said:

Is it a big open field where you could be miles away, or is it set up more like an arena? Never seen Clapton, so kind of tempted. Never seen GCJr so *really* tempted.

Hyde Park @quarky so big open park. But it's capped off with bars and food stalls etc. Really good day out been the last few years to see The Who and kol. 

rlw

Last time I saw Clapton and Winwood in Hyde Park the sound was sheer, total and utter shite.  Not going again.  Anyway, what if it rains?

guitars4you

lovestrat74 said:

quarky said:

Is it a big open field where you could be miles away, or is it set up more like an arena? Never seen Clapton, so kind of tempted. Never seen GCJr so *really* tempted.

Hyde Park @quarky so big open park. But it's capped off with bars and food stalls etc. Really good day out been the last few years to see The Who and kol. 

It is arranged like a concert hall albeit outside, so effectively think NEC or O2 etc, with seating as well  - big monitors to view as well - Many locals/tourist just sit outside on a good day and listen, for free - not the same I know

Last time I went you could not take in your own food/drink as they wanted you to use facilities inside - not sure if this has changed or not

Generally EC has  a great band with him like Nathan East on bass, maybe Steve Gadd etc

I was a touched surprised to see him with such a gig, as there was talk about him retiring due to some 'hand muscle injury' - maybe it will be the last

I was going to go last year to see Tom Petty but decided to wait for a more UK based tour to see him in say Brum or Manchester - Oh well

ourmaninthenorth

rlw said:

Last time I saw Clapton and Winwood in Hyde Park the sound was sheer, total and utter shite.  Not going again.  Anyway, what if it rains?

Last time I saw Clapton in Manchester, he was shite. 

richardhomer

quarky said:

Is it a big open field where you could be miles away, or is it set up more like an arena? Never seen Clapton, so kind of tempted. Never seen GCJr so *really* tempted.

Not clear how often any of us will get the opportunity to see EC in the future - so if I were you I would. There are a couple of things on YouTube from his recent US dates - and although the song choices were predictable - he seemed to be playing well.

I’m very partisan - he’s a childhood hero of mine - as I said earlier in the thread, I’d love to go.....

rlw

rlw said:

Last time I saw Clapton and Winwood in Hyde Park the sound was sheer, total and utter shite.  Not going again.  Anyway, what if it rains?

It was 1969 so I hope I haven't put anyone off

richardhomer

So, courtesy of a very generous relative - I’ll be there.

Actually shed a tear when I opened the present today - the best gift I’ve ever received....