Eric Clapton / World Tour 2011 First Leg Arco Arena Sacramento (2CDR)

CD01:
01. Key To The Highway
02. Going Down Slow
03. Hoochie Coochie Man
04. Old Love
05. I Shot The Sheriff
06. Driftin'
07. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
08. River Runs Deep
09. When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful

CD02:
10. Same Old Blues (song by JJ Cale)
11. Layla
12. Badge
13. Wonderful Tonight
14. Before You Accuse Me
15. Little Queen Of Spades
16. Cocaine
17. Crossroads

Band Lineup
Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals
Chris Stainton – keyboards
Tim Carmon – keyboards
Willie Weeks – bass
Steve Gadd – drums
Michelle John – backing vocals
Sharon White – backing vocals

This release captures the live performance from Eric Clapton's 2011 world tour—specifically the U.S. leg—recorded on March 3, 2011, at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. His 2011 tour schedule took him through the Middle East and Asia before arriving in the continental United States; this item documents the fourth show of that U.S. leg. While people across Japan were celebrating the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), Eric was delivering a magnificent concert in the U.S. EC is in excellent form here, offering superb vocal and guitar performances. He sounds like he is in top shape, maintaining high energy from start to finish without any lulls, resulting in a deeply satisfying listening experience. It is a compelling live set that weaves together both classic and newer hits. Regarding sound quality: although it is an audience recording, the balance and sense of atmosphere are excellent, allowing you to enjoy the show as if you were right there in the venue. The mix of instruments is well-balanced and easy to listen to, with impressive clarity.