ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Eric Clapton has unveiled the all-star lineup for the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival, with Sheryl Crow, ZZ Top, John Mayer Trio, H.E.R., Taj Mahal, Joe Bonamassa, Marcus King, Vince Gill, Gary Clark Jr., Keb’ Mo,’ Buddy Guy and Santana among the many artists and guitarist hand-picked by Clapton who will take the stage. The seventh installment of the Crossroads Guitar Festival takes place September 23 and 24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Clapton set to perform both nights.
The Crossroads Guitar Festival benefits Crossroads Centre, a substance abuse rehab center co-founded by Clapton in 1998 in Antigua. The Centre helps treat people battling alcohol, cocaine, opioids and cannabis addictions based on the 12-step treatment program. According to a press release: “Clapton will gather the past, present and future of guitar music onto one stage for an unparalleled musical event Since its inception, Clapton’s vision for the Crossroads Guitar Festival has been to create an event where his friends and contemporaries can have fun and perform together for the benefit of a good cause.”
Tickets go on sale Friday (April 21) at 10 a.m. local time. Visit the festival’s website for more details.
https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/eric-clapton-2023-crossroads-festival-lineup-1235304334/
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