Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 🎸 returns to Texas September 26–27 at Austin’s @MoodyCenterATX, marking the 7th festival and celebrating 28 years of the @CrossRoadsCentr. The two-night event will feature main stage performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations from some of the world’s greatest guitarists across genres.
Among numerous Crossroads veterans returning include @JBONAMASSA, @GaryClarkJr, @BillyFGibbons, @TheRealBuddyGuy, @JohnMayer, @DerekAndSusan, @JimmieVaughan, and more, with debut appearances from @treyanastasio, @tommyemmanuel, @julian_lage, and Pete Townshend. Eric Clapton performs both nights. Tickets on sale Friday, April 3 at 10am local. Learn more at https://t.co/oZ9S1PBMTC
“When you go on tour, it changes your life…”
In this excerpt from the Zoom conversation with Joe, @SteveVai, and Tosin Abasi, Satch reflects on the camaraderie that comes to life on the road — and more 💭🤘
Tickets for the #SurfingWithTheHydra tour with @AnimalsAsLeader are on sale NOW — grab yours at https://t.co/PKg8fvYGHX 🎟️
On this day in 1998: Eric released his thirteenth solo studio album, 'Pilgrim.' This performance of "My Father's Eyes," which was the record's first single, is taken from an August 2001 performance featuring Billy Preston on keyboards at @cryptocomarena (then known as Staples Center) in Los Angeles, CA.
"Sleepy Time Time," from 'Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6' official live video is now available to watch on YouTube.
The concert album is newly reissued on CD & blue and green splatter triple vinyl - link below to purchase.
https://t.co/mNnutRVllx
On this day in 1993: Eric performed "Tears In Heaven" at the 35th annual GRAMMYS (@RecordingAcad), which were held at the @ShrineLA in Los Angeles, CA. "Tears In Heaven" ended up winning Grammys for Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year, while Eric also won the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Grammy for the song as well.