The tour is largely limited to the major markets of the United States and leaves out a significant chunk of the country, but I’m certain that both Clapton and Winwood will continue touring through the rest of the year either together or alone. I will likely be in attendance at the St. Paul show, which would be my second Eric Clapton and my first Steve Winwood performance. Clapton’s live shows are not to be missed, his energy and sonic brilliance on stage are simply remarkable. The economy may be in tough shape, but you can’t put a price on the amazing musical experience that Eric Clapton brings to the stage, and Steve Winwood’s talent and catalog also adds to the value of the shows. This tour looks to be one of the summer’s best offerings without a doubt.

Aside from the Clapton/Winwood tour, Motley Crue fans will be pleased to find out that Crue Fest 2, set for the summer of 2009, has been confirmed. A page with a countdown has been set up at this link. The announcement will take place on March 15, and North Dakota might just be on the itinerary this time around. Stay tuned!

Lastly, in a recent interview David Coverdale, the voice of Whitesnake, confirmed that the band does plan to tour the United States in 2009. The tour will begin some time after June 14, at which point the band plays the UK’s Download Festival with Def Leppard. Whitesnake’s last tour of the US was in 2005.