Clapton's Bare Bones Band Delivers
By Howlandwoof from Portland, Maine on 6/21/2008
Pros:
Engaging Stage Presence, Great Encores, Great Sound
Cons:
The 3 drunks from Southie
Best For:
Everyone
16th row center section was expensive, but worth it...Clapton's band was stripped down to the essentials for a primarily blues-laden evening - two guitars [including Clapton], bass, keys, drums and two backing vocalists. It was a no bulls**t groove that lasted throughout the set and the encores. Sound, lights and large-screen video simulcast images were impeccable. Aside from the three drunks from Southie who were definitely obnoxious [who were in seats that didn't belong to them and who jumped up to whoop and holler after every song - but then had to be asked to sit down after every song!] it was a great experience. My girlfriend had never been that close to any performers before and kept jumping up and down with glee, grinning and turning to me saying "Can you believe this? This is f**king awesome!" then giving me another kiss and thanking me for getting such good tickets.If you can get up close at [@]- do it!!!
