Concerts I Have Attended

One That Got Away!

Eric Clapton Concerts

Charlotte, October 17, 2006
Raleigh, October 15, 2006
Cream, New York, October 26, 2005
Cream, New York, October 25, 2005
Cream, New York, October 24, 2005
Cream, London, May 5, 2005
Cream, London, May 6, 2005
Hollywood, August 2, 2004
San Jose, July 31, 2004
San Jose, July 30, 2004
Chicago, July 17, 2004
Cleveland, July 10, 2004
Greenville, June 19, 2004
Atlanta, June 18, 2004
Crossroads Guitar Festival, Dallas, June 6, 2004
Crossroads Guitar Festival, Dallas, June 5, 2004
Kansas City, July 28, 2001
Madison Square Garden, June 23, 2001
Madison Square Garden, June 22, 2001
Charlotte, May 25, 2001
Madison Square Garden, June 30, 1999
Chapel Hill, May 14, 1998
Knoxville, April 23, 1998
Charlotte, April 22, 1998
Chicago, September 24, 1995
Charlotte, September 10, 1995
Chapel Hill, September 9, 1995
Atlanta, September 2, 1995
Cleveland, October 18, 1994
Madison Square Garden, October 8, 1994
Chapel Hill, May 11, 1992
Charlotte, May 2, 1992
Knoxville, August 31, 1990
Greensboro, August 2, 1990
Charlotte, March 30, 1990
Greensboro, August 2, 1974

Like Raleigh, the Gibson ES-335 was used for After midnight through Further on up the road. With the possible exception of the May 6 Cream show, this was the best Clapton show I've witnessed. "Anyday" was dedicated to Carl Radle and his family, who were in attendance.

SET LIST: Pretending, I shot the sheriff, Got to get better in a little while, Old love (with Robert Cray), Anyday, Motherless Children, Back Home, I am yours, Nobody knows you when you're down and out, Running on faith, After midnight, Little queen of spades, Further on up the road, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Crossroads (encore with Robert Cray)

Raleigh, October 15, 2006.

One of the rare concerts in which a Gibson ES-335 was played.

SET LIST: Pretending, I shot the sheriff, Got to get better in a little while, Old love (with Robert Cray), Anyday, Motherless Children, Back Home, I am yours, Nobody knows you when you're down and out, Running on faith, After midnight, Little queen of spades, Further on up the road, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Crossroads (encore with Robert Cray)

Cream, New York, October 26, 2005.

Unfortunately, not nearly as good as the final London concert.

SET LIST: I'm so glad, Spoonful, Outside woman blues, Pressed rat and warthog, Sleepy time time, Tales of brave Ulysses, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet wine, Rollin' and tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted cities of the heart, Born under a bad sign, We're going wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on top of the world, White room, Toad, Sunshine of your love (Encore)

Cream, New York, October 25, 2005.

I met Ginger Baker that afternoon!

SET LIST: I'm so glad, Spoonful, Outside woman blues, Pressed rat and warthog, Sleepy time time, Tales of brave Ulysses, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet wine, Rollin' and tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted cities of the heart, Born under a bad sign, We're going wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on top of the world, White room, Toad, Sunshine of your love (Encore)

Cream, New York, October 24, 2005.

SET LIST: I'm so glad, Spoonful, Outside woman blues, Pressed rat and warthog, Sleepy time time, Tales of brave Ulysses, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet wine, Rollin' and tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted cities of the heart, Born under a bad sign, We're going wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on top of the world, White room, Toad, Sunshine of your love (Encore)

Cream, London, May 6, 2005.

I saw Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison. I met Mick Taylor after the show.

SET LIST: I'm so glad, Spoonful, Outside woman blues, Pressed rat and warthog, Sleepy time time, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet wine, Rollin' and tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted cities of the heart, Born under a bad sign, We're going wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on top of the world, White room, Toad, Sunshine of your love (Encore)

Cream, London, May 5, 2005.

Roger Waters was sitting 25 feet away! I saw actor Jean Reno there, too.

SET LIST: I'm so glad, Spoonful, Outside woman blues, Pressed rat and warthog, Sleepy time time, N.S.U., Badge, Politician, Sweet wine, Rollin' and tumblin', Stormy Monday, Deserted cities of the heart, Born under a bad sign, We're going wrong, Crossroads, Sitting on top of the world, White room, Toad, Sunshine of your love (Encore)

Hollywood, August 2, 2004.

30 years to the day after my first EC concert. 30th time I saw EC (if you count a chance, non-concert encounter)

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph), Got my mojo working (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph)

San Jose, July 31, 2004.

Jim Dunlap was backstage. Met Robert Randolph!

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph), Got my mojo working (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph)

San Jose, July 30, 2004.

To that point, the best Clapton show I had ever seen!. Met Joe Satriati backstage.

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph), Got my mojo working (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph)

Chicago, July 17, 2004.

Good show, not great. Met Babyface backstage. Toured Chess Studies with a lot of friends before the show.

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph), Got my mojo working (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph)

Cleveland, July 10, 2004.

Great show! Went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Sambo and the Allmighty before the show.

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph), Got my mojo working (Encore, w/ Robert Randolph)

Greenville, June 19, 2004.

I met Jimmie Vaughan and Chris Stainton at this show!

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore), Sweet home Chicago (Encore, w/ Jimmie Vaughan)

Atlanta, June 18, 2004.

SET LIST: Let it rain, Hoochie coochie man, Walk out in the rain, I wanna little girl, I shot the sheriff, Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, Got to get better in a little while, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Sunshine of your love (Encore), Sweet home Chicago (Encore, w/ Jimmie Vaughan)

Crossroads Guitar Festival, Dallas, June 5, 2004.

Eric Clapton with B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy and John Mayer. Later with Santana. Later still with Jeff Beck.

SET LIST (Clapton's set): Me and the devil blues, They're red hot, Milkcow's calf blues, If I had possession over judgement day, Kind hearted woman blues, I shot the sheriff, Have you ever loved a woman, Badge, Wonderful tonight, Layla, Cocaine, Cause we've ended as lovers (w/ Jeff Beck)

Crossroads Guitar Festival, Dallas, June 5, 2004.

Eric Clapton with J.J. Cale and later with Jimmie Vaughan, Robert Randolph, Robert Cray, Hubert Sumlin, and Buddy Guy.

SET LIST: Unknown at present

Kansas City, July 28, 2001.

The highlight for me was Billy Preston's encore of "Will It Go Round In Circles!"

SET LIST: Key To The Highway, Reptile, Got You On My Mind, Tears in Heaven, Bell Bottom Blues, Change The World, My Father's Eyes, River of Tears, Goin' Down Slow, She's Gone, I Want a Little Girl, Badge, Hoochie Coochie Man, Five Long Years, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Will It Go Round In Circles, Sunshine of Your Love, Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Madison Square Garden, June 23, 2001.

My 45th birthday! "Driftin' Blues" was again dedicated to "John Lee."

SET LIST: Driftin' Blues, Reptile, Got You On My Mind, Tears In Heaven, Bell Bottom Blues, Change The World, My Father's Eyes, River of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, I Want A Little Girl, Travelin' Light, Hootchie Cootchie Man, Five Long Years, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Sunshine Of Your Love, Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Madison Square Garden, June 22, 2001.

until that time, the best Clapton show I had ever seen. "Driftin' Blues" was a surprise, dedicated to "John Lee" who died the day before.

SET LIST: Driftin' Blues, Reptile, Got You On My Mind, Tears In Heaven, Bell Bottom Blues, Change The World, My Father's Eyes, River of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, I Want A Little Girl, Travelin' Light, Hootchie Cootchie Man, Stormy Monday, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Sunshine Of Your Love, Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Charlotte, May 25, 2001.

The last appearance of the Impressions. Unfortunately, no Billy Preston.

SET LIST: Key To The Highway, Reptile, Tears In Heaven, Bell Bottom Blues, Change The World, My Father's Eyes, River Of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, It's Alright, Finally Got Myself Together, Got You On My Mind, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Travelin' Light, Hootchie Cootchie Man, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, Cocaine, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Sunshine Of Your Love, Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Madison Square Garden, June 30, 1999.

The benefit concert for The Crossroads Centre at Antigua! With special guests Bob Dylan, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, and David Sanborn. D'Angel-No-Show did not appear. We were treated to "Little Wing" and the return of the elctric "Layla" to a mass audience.

SET LIST: My Father's Eyes, Hoochie Coochie Man, Reconsider Baby, Pilgrim, River of Tears, Goin' Down Slow. Sheryl's set: My Favorite Mistake, Makes You Happy, Run Baby Run, Leaving Las Vegas, Difficult Kind, Little Wing. Mary J. Blige's set: Do Right Woman, Be Happy, Joy, Love No Limit, My Life, Everything, Not Gonna Cry. Back to EC: Tears In Heaven, Change The World, Old Love, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, Layla. Bob Dylan's set: Don't Think Twice, It Takes A Lot To Laugh, Born In Time, Pillbox Hat, Not Dark Yet , Crossroads. Encores: Sunshine Of Your Love, Bright Lights, Big City.

Chapel Hill, May 14, 1998.

Wonderful Tonight! "Driftin' Blues" was performed solely by Eric on acoustic guitar. First time I've ever seen him do a song all by himself!

SET LIST: My Father's Eyes, Pilgrim, One Chance, River Of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, Driftin' Blues, Tears In Heaven, Layla (acoustic), Change The World, Old Love, Crossroads, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, I Shot The Sheriff, Wonderful Tonight, Tearing Us Apart, Cocaine, Sunshine Of Your Love.

Knoxville, April 23, 1998.

I was on the sixth row for this one. During the encore, I was able to sneak up to the front row. I hope to eventually post a review I have written for Slowhand Magazine. Eric played a Black Strat for all the electric parts.

SET LIST: My Father's Eyes, Pilgrim, One Chance, River Of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, Tears In Heaven, Layla (acoustic), Change The World, Old Love, Crossroads, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, I Shot The Sheriff, Wonderful Tonight, Tearing Us Apart, Cocaine, Sunshine Of Your Love.

Charlotte, April 22, 1998.

I hope to eventually post a review I have written for Slowhand Magazine. Eric played a Black Strat for all the electric parts. There was a searing solo in virtually every song. "She's Gone" had an extended, distorted guitar at the beginning. "Crossroads" got an "Oow" from EC! For "Have You Ever Loved A Woman," Eric sat on a stool as Kenneth Crouch snuck in a little "Dixie!"

SET LIST: My Father's Eyes, Pilgrim, One Chance, River Of Tears, Going Down Slow, She's Gone, Tears In Heaven, Layla (acoustic), Change The World, Old Love, Crossroads, Have You Ever Loved A Woman, I Shot The Sheriff, Wonderful Tonight, Tearing Us Apart, Cocaine, Sunshine Of Your Love.

Chicago, September 24, 1995.

The close of the 1995 tour. "Everyday I Have the Blues" was extended and breathtaking. EC played slide on "Crossroads." Buddy Guy came out for the encore. After the show, Eric, Buddy, Lonnie Brooks, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Otis Rush and I all were at "Legends!"

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, From 4 Until Late, How Long, Kidman Blues, I'm Gonna Cut Your Head, 44, Blues All Day Long, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, Everyday I Have the Blues, Groanin' the Blues, Before You Accuse Me, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crossroads, Five Long Years, Sweet Home Chicago (with Buddy Guy) .

Charlotte, September 10, 1995.

The only time I've heard "Double Trouble." EC seemed surprised by the standing ovation as he took the stage, but it happens everytime. Eric played as well at our local venue as anywhere.

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, From 4 Until Late, How Long, Kidman Blues, I'm Gonna Cut Your Head, 44, Blues All Day Long, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, Everyday I Have the Blues, Double Trouble, Before You Accuse Me, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crossroads, Five Long Years, Ain't Nobody's Business.

Chapel Hill, September 9, 1995.

Seventh row! Eric seemed a bit unhappy, but still played magnificently. Jerry Portnoy watched part of the show behind a barricade twenty feet from me.

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, From 4 Until Late, How Long, Kidman Blues, I'm Gonna Cut Your Head, 44, Blues All Day Long, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, Everyday I Have the Blues, Groanin' the Blues, Before You Accuse Me, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crossroads, Five Long Years, Ain't Nobody's Business.

Atlanta, September 2, 1995.

EC couldn't be at the Rock and Roll Concert because he was playin' for me! Elton John was also in Atlanta that night, but neither walked on at the other's show. Eric jammed for such a long time at the beginning of "Everyday I Have the Blues" that I thought it was an instrumental number!

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, From 4 Until Late, How Long, Kidman Blues, I'm Gonna Cut Your Head, 44, Blues All Day Long, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, Everyday I Have the Blues, Early in the Morning, Before You Accuse Me, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crossroads, Five Long Years, Ain't Nobody's Business.

Cleveland, October 18, 1994.

After New York, I was depressed to think I may never hear another Clapton Blues concert again. Fortunately, air fare to Cleveland was affordable. On the way to the show, I found some people with great seats and an extra ticket. A fight broke out in the row behind me and several people were ejected! The crowd went nuts for each solo and EC seemed eager to oblige.

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, How Long, Kidman Blues, County Jail, 44, Blues All Day Long, Going Away, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crosscut Saw, Five Long Years, Born Under a Bad Sign, Groanin' the Blues, Crossroads, Ain't Nobody's Business, Sweet Home Chicago (with Jimmie Vaughan).

Cleveland, October 18, 1994

Madison Square Garden, October 8, 1994.

New York, October 18, 1994

EC's first US arena blues show. I was in awe just being in this venue, let alone when EC started into all these wonderful, often unfamiliar songs. I never expect to hear a song performed as well as this show's version of "Have You Ever Loved a Woman."

SET LIST: Motherless Child, Malted Milk, How Long, Kidman Blues, County Jail, 44, Blues All Day Long, Going Away, Standin' Around Cryin', Hootchie Coochie Man, It Hurts Me Too, Blues Before Sunrise, 3rd Degree, Reconsider Baby, Sinner's Prayer, I Can't Judge Nobody, Someday After Awhile, Tore Down, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Crosscut Saw, Five Long Years, Born Under a Bad Sign, Groanin' the Blues, Crossroads, Ain't Nobody's Business, Sweet Home Chicago (with Jimmie Vaughan).

Chapel Hill, May 11, 1992.

Friends of mine were two rows back. Having seen the Charlotte show days earlier, I knew when to let them borrow my binoculars and when to be greedy! I still feel guilty about that. Yeah, right...

SET LIST: White Room, Pretending, Anything for Your Love, I Shot the Sheriff, Running on Faith, She's Waiting, Circus Left Town, Tears in Heaven, Before You Accuse Me, Tearing Us Apart, Old Love, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Crossroads, Sunshine of Your Love.

Charlotte, May 2, 1992.

Ninth row. Unfortunately, the guy in front of me kept jumping up and banging his chair into my knees. I remember resisting the urge to hit him because I would get arrested and not get to hear "Layla."

SET LIST: White Room, Pretending, Anything for Your Love, I Shot the Sheriff, Running on Faith, She's Waiting, Circus Left Town, Tears in Heaven, Before You Accuse Me, Tearing Us Apart, Old Love, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, Layla, Crossroads, Sunshine of Your Love.

Knoxville, August 31, 1990.

I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan was supposed to be there, but we lost him five days earlier. Eric was somber, but basically it was business as usual with no mention of the tragedy. Tessa Niles was wearing what looked like a white nightie over a black leotard! It seemed to lighten the otherwise grim atomosphere. Excellent show, especially a great solo during "I Shot the Sheriff." I won the "August" CD from a radio station before the show (I had to sing the chorus of "Layla"). Since I already had it, I used it in the trade to get a third row seat.

SET LIST: Pretending, No Alibis, Running on Faith, I Shot the Sheriff, White Room, Can't Find my Way Home (Nathan East singing), Bad Love, Before You Accuse Me, Old Love, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, "Meet the Band Jam", Cocaine, Layla, Crossroads, Sunshine of Your Love.

Greensboro, August 2, 1990.

Sixteen years to the day and the same venue where I first saw him. I was able to take some photos, but the lighting was not that great. Nathan East did a nice eerie version of "Can't Find my Way Home" at the 1990 shows.

SET LIST: Pretending, No Alibis, Running on Faith, I Shot the Sheriff, White Room, Can't Find my Way Home, Bad Love, Before You Accuse Me, Old Love, Badge, Wonderful Tonight, "Meet the Band Jam", Cocaine, Layla, Crossroads, Sunshine of Your Love.

Charlotte, March 30, 1990.

His 45th birthday and the second show of the tour. The band sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

SET LIST: Pretending, No Alibis, Running on Faith, I Shot the Sheriff, White Room, Can't Find my Way Home (Nathan East singing), Bad Love, Before You Accuse Me, Old Love, Tearing Us Apart, Wonderful Tonight, "Meet the Band Jam", Cocaine, Happy Birthday, Layla, Crossroads, Sunshine of Your Love.

Greensboro, August 2, 1974.

Pete Townshend and Keith Moon had joined EC in Atlanta the night before, but nobody expected this to happen in Greensboro. It did! See the articles section for details.

SET LIST (possibly incomplete): Smile, Easy Now, Can't Hold Out, Tell the Truth, Blues Power, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Willie and the Hand Jive/Get Ready (with Pete), I Shot the Sheriff, Badge, Little Queenie (Pete and Keith on last two numbers).

Other Concerts I Have Attended:

Fourplay, Durham, September 19, 2006
Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Charlotte, April 15, 2006
Mannheim Steamroller, Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte, December 11, 2005
Rolling Stones, Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte, October 21, 2005
Bruce Springsteen (solo acoustic tour), Greensboro, July 26, 2005
Bruce Springsteen (solo acoustic tour), Charlotte, July 24, 2005
Santana, Charlotte, June 5, 2005
Elvis Costello, Tift Merritt, Charlotte, March 8, 2005
Doors of the 21st Century, Yardbirds, Vanilla Fudge, June 11, 2005
Fourplay, Charlotte, November 14, 2004
Crossroads Guitar Festival, Dallas, June 4-6, 2004
Leo Kottke, Charlotte, date unknown
Bruce Springsteen, Chapel Hill, September 14, 2003
Aerosmith, Kiss, Charlotte, September 19, 2003
B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Cary, September 7, 2003
Phish, Charlotte, July 25, 2003
Fleetwood Mac, Greenville, SC, June 1, 2003
The Eagles, Columbia, SC, May 11, 2003
Z.Z. Top, Ted Nugent, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charlotte, May 10, 2003
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Boone, March 29, 2003
Bruce Springsteen, Charlotte, December 8, 2002
Bruce Springsteen, Greensboro, November 16, 2002. Highlights included "She's The One," "Cadillac Ranch." First time I saw Bruce play piano. For unknown reasons, Kristie Yamaguchi was in attendance, sitting behind the soundboard. She left before the first encore, so she missed half the show!
O.A.R./Graham Colton, Winston-Salem, September 22, 2002
O.A.R./Graham Colton, Charlotte, September 19, 2002
Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Raleigh, July 28, 2002. She did numbers with Lyle and Arnold McClure, a backup singer from Lyle's band. Arnold sang at Nathan East's wedding.
Sheryl Crow, Train, O.A.R, Ziggy Marley, Tonic, July 10, 2002. I met Sheryl Crow and her guitarist Tim Smith. Highlights included Sheryl doing "Rock and Roll" and "I Can't Explain" and Train doing "Dream On" and "Ramble On." Low points - Sheryl coming out wearing Dale Earnhardt's jacket. I was insanely jealous.
Fourplay, Wilmington, June 28, 2002
Fourplay, Raleigh, June 7, 2002
Fourplay/Chuck Loeb/Jeff Kashiwa, Charlotte, June 6, 2002
Blink 182, Green Day, Jimmy Eat World, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, May 20 2002.
Walter Trout/Clarence Gatemouth Brown/Rory Block/Long John Hunter, May 18 2002.
B. B. King, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt, Charlotte, Sep 28, 2001
Blink 182, New Found Glory, Midtown, Mest, Charlotte, July 31, 2001. First mosh pit experience. Am I getting too old for this?
Billy Joel and Elton John, Greensboro, April 28, 2001. Highlights included "Great Balls Of Fire" (both), "Uptown Girl" (Elton) and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (Billy).
Greenday, Charlotte, January 17, 2000. First time I've ever witnessed crowd surfing.
Fourplay, Charlotte, October 3, 2000. First time I've watched a show from the side of the stage!
Blues Festival 2000 with B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Corey Harris, Blockbuster Pavilion, Charlotte, September 23, 2000. Different set from Buddy. No duet with Susan. B.B. King's set and comments were almost identical to the night before.
Blues Festival 2000 with B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Corey Harris (I missed Corey Harris because of a traffic jam), Alltel Pavilion, Raleigh, September 22, 2000. Buddy played a Les Paul through most of the concert, briefly switching to a Strat when he broke a string. Buddy and Susan did an impromptu duet on "Strange Brew." B. B. mentioned that Clapton was not with him and that we'd have to pretend he was there. He also mentioned the other "Riding With The King" band including Nathan East. An unusual treat was "You Are My Sunshine."
Weird Al Yankovic, Larry Weaver, Carowinds, Charlotte, September 17, 2000.
Bruce Springsteen, Raleigh Arena, Raleigh, April 22, 2000. Played "Jungleland" and a little of "Double Shot Of My Baby's Love"
Bruce Springsteen, Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, April 21, 2000. Actually threw his acoustic guitar to a guy on the first row at one point! Played "Rendezvous" and "Meeting Across the River."
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby and Shawn Colvin, Alltel Pavilion, Raleigh, September 4, 1999.
Shemekia Copeland, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy, The Beacon Theater, New York, June 23, 1999.
The Rolling Stones, Goo Goo Dolls, Charlotte, March 20, 1999. At the Charlotte Coliseum, a "smaller venue." We heard "Paint It Black," "Midnight Rambler," and "Highway 61."
Carrot Top, Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, January 30, 1999.
Fourplay, July 3, 1998. Able to meet the band after the show!
The Rolling Stones, Blues Traveller, Charlotte, October 10, 1997. Also in attendance were Dave Matthews and Former British Prime Minister John Majors. And a really big celebrity: Professional wrestler Ric "Nature Boy" Flair! This was the first concert ever at Erikkson Stadium. Mick said that it was the first public performance of "Flip the Switch."
The Who, Drivin' and Cryin', Blockbuster Pavilion, Charlotte, August 12, 1997.
B. B. King, Robert Cray, Tower of Power, Johnny Lang, Greensboro, June 15, 1997.
Bruce Springsteen, Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, December 14, 1996.
Farm Aid '96: Neil Young, David Crosby (surprise guest), John Mellencamp, The Beach Boys, Hootie and the Blowfish, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Doug Supernaw, James House, The Texas Tornados, Columbia, October 12, 1996.
Buddy Guy/Fabulous Thunderbirds/Joe Cocker/The Radiators, Charlotte, September 6, 1996. Sixth row.
Hootie and the Blowfish/Toad the Wet Sproket, Charlotte, August 20, 1996. Won tickets and back stage passes from WXRC, formerly a great radio station that unfortunately sold out.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse/ Jewell, Charlotte, August 9, 1996.
Allman Brothers/ Edwin McCain, Charlotte, July 5, 1996. Third row.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charlotte, June 29, 1996. Actually, I couldn't make his concert, but did attend an autograph signing. Maybe next time.
Charlie Daniels, Wilmington, May 11, 1996. Actually, this was not a concert, either. Charlie received an honorary doctorate and was the commencement speaker at my nephew's graduation at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. An excellent speech!
Bob Seger/ Kevin Welch, Charleston, SC, January 19, 1996. His first concert in eight years. Shawn Murphy, Formerly a backup singer for Eric Clapton, was in his band.
REM/Lucious Jackson, Charlotte, November 12, 1995. Carrot Top was in the audience.
Clarence Gatemouth Brown, opening for Eric Clapton in 1995. See separate list.
Buddy Guy, Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, June 15, 1995.
Buddy Guy/Santana, Charlotte, June 14, 1995. They played together.
Bonnie Raitt/Charles Brown/Ruth Brown, Charlotte, May 25, 1995. I was able to meet her at a benefit after the show. They played together for one song.
Pat Metheny, Charlotte, January 31, 1995.
Jimmie Vaughan, opening for Eric Clapton in 1994. See separate list. They played together for encore.
Rolling Stones/Lenny Kravitz, Raleigh, September 7, 1994.
The Eagles, Charlotte, August 27, 1994. I may have the date wrong. They kept changing it.
Jackson Browne/John Hiatt, Charlotte, July 19, 1994. I was able to meet them at a benefit after the show.
Traffic, Charlotte, July 13, 1994.
Merle Watson Memorial Festival featuring Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, others, May 1, 1994.
Kevin Meaney, Charlotte, February 17, 1994.
Emmylou Harris/Riders in the Sky, Charlotte, December 18, 1993.
Santana/Bob Dylan, Charlotte, September 17, 1993.
Blues Festival '93 with B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, Lonnie Brooks, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Charlotte, August 20, 1993. BG and JW played together.
Paul McCartney, Charlotte, June 15, 1993. This concert was broadcast live!
Merle Watson Memorial Festival featuring Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Nahville Bluegrass Band, Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, Raffi, others, May 2, 1993.
Bruce Springsteen, Charlotte, November 18, 1992.
Emmylou Harris, Greensboro, October 19, 1992.
Peter, Paul and Mary, Charlotte, August 27, 1992.
Blues Festival '92 with B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Dr. John, Kim Wilson (I missed the rest of the Fabulous Thunderbirds), September 13, 1992. Jam with everyone but Cocker.
Dolly Parton, Charlotte, July 11, 1992.
Ringo Starr with Joe Walsh, Dave Edmunds, Nils Lofgren, Todd Rundgren, Burton Cummings, Timothy B. Schmidt, Zak Starkey, Charlotte, June 6, 1992.
U2, Charlotte, March 3, 1992.
Van Halen, Charlotte, February 28, 1992.
James Taylor, Charlotte, October 20, 1991.
Bonnie Raitt/ John Prine, Charlotte, September 25, 1991. They played together.
Joe Walsh/Doobie Brothers, Charlotte, August 24, 1991.
Paul Simon, Charlotte, September 19, 1991.
Emmylou Harris, Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tn, July 27, 1991.
ZZ Top, Charlotte, March 29, 1991.
Warren Zevon, Charlotte, December 19, 1990.
Iggy Pop, Late Show with David Letterman, November 7, 1990.
Crosby, Stills and Nash, Charlotte, June 16, 1990.
Jay Leno, Winston-Salem, October 12, 1989.
Allman Brothers, Charlotte, July 21, 1989.
Bob Dylan/ Steve Earle, Charlotte, August 13, 1989.
Bob Dylan/ Steel Pulse, Columbia, SC, September 16, 1988.
Dave Mason, Greenstreets, Columbia, SC, August 28, 1988.
Doc Watson, Greenstreets, Columbia, SC, June 16, 1988.
George Thorogood, Columbia, SC, March 24, 1988.
Delbert McClinton, Greenstreets, Columbia, SC, November 19, 1987.
Marshall Crenshaw, Greenstreets, Columbia, SC, November 5, 1987.
Robert Cray/Huey Lewis, Columbia, SC, 1987.
Billy Joel, Columbia, SC, 1987.

Bruce Springsteen Columbia, 1985

Bruce Springsteen, Columbia, SC, January 13, 1985.
Billy Joel, Charlotte, February 8, 1984.
Jackson Browne, Greensboro, August 6, 1982?
Bruce Springsteen, Greensboro, 1981.
The Who, Greensboro, July 13, 1980.
Bruce Springsteen, Atlanta, September 30, 1978. Broadcast on radio
Bruce Springsteen, Charlotte, August 2, 1978 - Front Row!
Jackson Browne, Charlotte, September 2, 1978 - Front Row! The drummer was Jim Gordon, formerly of Derek and the Dominoes.
Jackson Browne/Karla Bonoff, Atlanta, 1977.
Jackson Browne/ John Sebastian, Columbia, SC, April 21, 1978.
The Who, Greensboro, November 28, 1975.
Rod Stewart/Uriah Heep, Charlotte, September 27, 1975.
The Rolling Stones, Greensboro, July 31, 1975.

I can't remember the dates of these concerts: Buddy Guy (Winston-Salem, 1990 or 1991), Riders in the Sky (in Mocksville, about 1994), Steppenwolf (stumbled across them playing outside in New Orleans), Randy Travis, Steve Martin, America, Rich Scheidner, John Lee Hooker, David Allen Coe (not a concert though he did cuss me out), Johnny Cash, Johnny Winter/James Cotton Blues Band, Black Oak Arkansas, Black Sabbath (with Ozzie), Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, Jim Croce, Rick Nelson, Friends of Distinction, The Boxtops, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Savoy Brown, The Tams, Andrae Crouch, The James Gang (without Joe Walsh) Blood, Sweat and Tears (without David Clayton Thomas), Pacific Gas and Electric (without their instruments, so they didn't play), Doug Kershaw (without proper acoustics, so he didn't play), Earl Scruggs, Pure Prarie League.

Concerts I Have Attended

One That Got Away!

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