March 9, 2001
London, United Kingdom -- Eric Clapton has set North American dates for his first worldwide tour in a decade, behind his new album, Reptile, which lands in stores next Tuesday. The tour kicked off at London's Royal Albert Hall on February 3rd, and will visit North and South America, and the Far East during its year long run. The summer tour won't be Clapton's only U.S. visit, as a second round of dates will be scheduled for later in the year.
Backing Clapton will be long time associate Andy Fairweather Low (guitar and vocals), along with Steve Gadd (drums), Nathan East (bass guitar and vocals), David Sancious (keyboard and vocals), and Paulinho Da Costa (percussion). Doyle Bramhall II, who co-wrote Reptile's "Superman Inside" with Clapton, and Smokestack will open.
Fans should check local listings for ticket information.
The itinerary follows:
5/10: Dallas, Reunion Arena
5/12: San Antonio, Alamodome
5/14: Houston, Compact Center
5/15: New Orleans, N.O. Arena
5/18: Ft. Lauderdale, National Car Rental Center
5/19: Tampa, Ice Palace
5/21: Atlanta, Philips Arena
5/22: Memphis, The Pyramid
5/24: Nashville, Nashville Arena
5/25: Charlotte, Charlotte Coliseum
5/27: Washington, MCI Center
5/30: State College, PA, Bryce Jordan Center
6/1: Columbus, Nationwide Arena
6/2: Indianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse
6/4: Cleveland, Gund Arena
6/6: Detroit, Palace of Auburn Hills
6/9: Toronto, Air Canada Centre
6/11-12: Boston, Fleet Center
6/15: Buffalo, HSBC Arena
6/16: Albany, Pepsi Arena
6/17: Philadelphia, First Union Center
6/21-22: New York, Madison Square Garden
Written by JAAN UHELSZKI
for RollingStone.com News
