#547 :: LIVE Blues Recording :: Crossroads Revisited with Eric Clapton

The Blues Room #547

Wednesday 27 July 2016 

9pm-10pm, FreeFM89.0, 

http://player.wizz.co.nz/freefm89/,

Hamilton, NZ.

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Nearly four hours of live performances from Eric Clapton's acclaimed Crossroads Guitar Festival are coming to CD for the first time. This new 3 disc collection coming out now on Rhino will feature 41 tracks of landmark performances from all four Crossroads Guitar Festivals, which were held in 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013.

Founded in 2004 by the legendary guitarist, Eric Clapton, the Crossroads Guitar Festival has given fans an opportunity to witness truly historic performances by some of the world's greatest guitarists. While fans have been able to relive those magical moments thanks to a series of successful DVD and Blu-ray compilations, only a few of those performances have made their way to CD.

A veritable "Who's Who" of guitar music can be heard on this set, including Clapton, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Cray, Billy F Gibbons, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, Ronnie Wood, and Jimmie Vaughn, just to name a few. Naturally, the all-star jams deliver some of the collection s most unforgettable moments.

Held every three years since 2004, the Crossroads Guitar Festival raises funds for the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment and education facility that Clapton founded in 1998 to help people suffering from chemical dependency.

Nate has selected some of his favorite performances from Crossroads festivals, including a tune by Taj Mahala nd Keb Mo which wasn't included on the 3 CD release. Enjoy!

1. Rock Me Baby – Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King & Jimmie Vaughan [2004]

2. Drums Of Passion (Jingo) – Carlos Santana with Eric Clapton [2004]

3. Hell At Home – Sonny Landreth with Eric Clapton [2007]

4. Mas Y Mas – Los Lobos [2007]

5. Lay Down Sally – Vince Gill with Sheryl Crow, Keb’ Mo’, Albert Lee, James Burton & Earl Klugh [2010]

6. Five Long Years – Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang & Ronnie Wood [2010]

7. Born Under A Bad Sign – Booker T. with Steve Cropper, Keb’ Mo’, Blake Mills, Matt “Guitar” Murphy & Albert Lee [2013]

8. Please Come Home – Gary Clark Jr. [2013]

9. Diving Duck Blues - Taj Mahal and Keb Mo [2013]

#486 :: Riley B. King aka B.B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015)

The Blues Room, 20 May 2015

Episode #486

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It was like I had lost an uncle, a family member, a friend when I heard on May 14, 2015 that B.B. King had passed away. The King of the blues will be sorely missed by his family, friends and all us blues fans. This ones for you B.B. King. Thank you for being you.

http://www.bbking.com/

1. B.B. King - Every Day I Have The Blues

2. B.B. King - Chains and Things

3. B.B. King Three O'Clock Blues

4. Joe Smith talks with B.B. King (BlankOnBlank.Org)*

5. B.B. King - Lucille

6. B.B. King with the Robert Cray Band, Eric Clapton, Jimmie Vaughan - Everyday I Have The Blues

7. A tribute to B.B. King**

8. U2 feat. B.B. King - When Love Comes To Town

9. B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland - Let The Good Times Roll

10. B.B. King - I'll Survive

B.B. KING MEMORIALS & FUNERAL

Friday, May 22, 2015

Viewing

3:00 -7:00 p.m.

Palm Mortuary West

1600 South Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Funeral procession-Memphis

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Procession on Beale Street to Handy Park for a tribute.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Viewing

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

B.B. King Museum

400 Second Street

Indianola, MS 38751

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Funeral services-Indianola

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Officiating: Rev. Herron Wilson, Rev. Otis Anthony and Rev. Melvin Matthews

Bell Grove M.B. Church

1301 B B King Rd

Indianola, MS 38751

Memorials

In lieu of flowers a gift can be made to the B.B. King Museum

www.bbkingmuseum.org/donate

B.B. was fond of saying that education is something no one can take away from you, and there is a vast population of under-served children in our area who need the message of hope. We take that to heart and have many programs in place, but we need ongoing support to keep those viable and continue to add engaging and inspirational messages. Your donation can help us with resources to reach as many young people as possible. The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center is a 501©(3) non-profit organization, so your contributions are tax-deductible.

Flowers may be sent to:

B.B. King Museum

400 Second Street

Indianola, MS 38751


Joe Smith talks with BB King (BlankOnBlank.Org)*


A tribute to B.B. King** from Riddle Films on Vimeo.

More Highlights From Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (#417)

The Blues Room #417, 15 January 2014

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Heres some more highlights from Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013. If you haven't bought your copy of the CDs or DVDs yet please do. They are so worth it! I guess they're the next best thing if you weren't able to make it there in person!!!

1. Doyle Bramhall II with Gary Clark Jr. - She's Alright

2. Earl Klugh - This Time

3. Kurt Rosenwinkel with Eric Clapton - Big Road Blues

4. John Mayer with Keith Urban - Don't Let Me Down

5. Buddy Guy with Robert Randolph & Quinn Sullivan - Damn Right, I've

Got the Blues

6. Jimmie Vaughan - Ooh-Ooh-Ooh

7. Taj Mahal with Keb' Mo' - Walkin' Blues

8. Gary Clark Jr. - Please Come Home

9. Eric Clapton with Keith Richards - Key to the Highway

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013, Day One Highlights (#416)

The Blues Room #416, 8 January 2014

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Is Eric Clapton God when it comes to blues guitar or an unoriginal serial borrower as pointed out by one reviewer (link). Well who cares! The man continues being Savior for many at Crossroads Center Antigua who have drug and alcohol addictions and his Crossroads Guitar Festival helps make this happen. This week and next week on The Blues Room I'll spin some of my favorite highlights from the 2013 Guitar festival which took place over two days in New York City. Be sure to pick up a copy of the two DVD/soundtrack to this great guitar festival, its well worth it it! Enjoy. 

1. Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven

2. Eric Clapton with Andy Fairweather Low - Spider Jiving

3. Eric Clapton with Vince Gill - Lay Down Sally

4. Booker T. with Steve Cropper - Time Is Tight

5. Booker T. with Steve Cropper & Others - Born Under a Bad Sign

6. Booker T. with Steve Cropper, Keb' Mo', Blake Mills, Matt 'Guitar'

Murphy & Albert Lee - Green Onions

7. The Robert Cray Band - Great Big Old House

8. The Robert Cray Band with B.B. King, Eric Clapton & Jimmie Vaughan

- Everyday I Have the Blues

9. Sonny Landreth - Next of Kindred Spirit

10. Doyle Bramhall II with Alice Smith - Cry