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Eric Clapton hosts Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin
The 7th iteration of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival took place on September 26 and 27 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The multi-day event featured an extensive lineup of legendary and emerging guitarists, including Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, and John Mayer.
Bill Murray served as the master of ceremonies for the festival. The event was organized to raise funds for the Crossroads Centre Antigua, a facility founded by Clapton in 1998 that provides residential care and treatment for individuals struggling with chemical and alcohol dependency.
Performances included notable collaborations, such as a set featuring Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy. The festival also marked the debuts of Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, and Julian Lage. A limited-time replay of the performances has been made available online.
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Austin · Bill Murray · Crossroads Centre Antigua · Eric Clapton · Moody Center
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The festival serves as a fundraiser for the Crossroads Centre Antigua. bluesrockreview.com · whereseric.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event featured performers including Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, and John Mayer. bluesrockreview.com · whereseric.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, and Julian Lage made their Crossroads Guitar Festival debuts. whereseric.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Crossroads Centre Antigua was founded by Eric Clapton in 1998 to provide treatment for chemical and alcohol dependency. whereseric.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Eric Clapton hosted the Crossroads Guitar Festival on September 26 and 27 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. bluesrockreview.com · www.austinchronicle.com · whereseric.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A limited-time replay of the festival is available at crossroads.thenextguitar.com. whereseric.com