Caught in the Act: Eric Clapton in Concert

Eric Clapton continues his busy world tour schedule. The European leg wrapped on July 31, 2006. Next up are dates in the U.S. and Canada (September 16 - October 23) and then Japan, New Zealand and Australia. The tour extends into 2007, though appearances beyond February, 2007, have yet to be announced (tour schedule). Marco van Rooijen, webmaster of the Eric Clapton fansite, Where's Eric!, provides five photos of EC, two from the May 31, 2006, show in Antwerp, Belgium, and three from the June 1, 2006, concert in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The touring band on these dates consisted of Eric Clapton (guitar / vocals), Doyle Bramhall II (guitar), Derek Trucks (guitar), Willie Weeks (bass), Steve Jordan (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (keyboards), Michelle John (backing vocals), Sharon White (backing vocals), and, The Kick Horns (Simon Clarke, Roddy Lorimer, Tim Sanders).

Eric Clapton and Willie Weeks. Antwerp, Belgium, May 31, 2006. Photo by Marco van Rooijen.

(L-R): Derek Trucks, Steve Jordan, Eric Clapton, and Willie Weeks. Antwerp, Belgium, May 31, 2006. Photo by Marco van Rooijen.

Eric Clapton. Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 1, 2006. Photo by Marco van Rooijen.

Eric Clapton. Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 1, 2006. Photo by Marco van Rooijen.

Eric Clapton and band. Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 1, 2006. Photo by Marco van Rooijen.