ABOUT
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band was formed as After Midnight in 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne, taking their name from one of EC’s hits. Their ability to re-create Clapton’s electrifying stage performances really caught the audience’s imagination. In guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too!
TYNE TEES TELEVISION were so impressed, they made a programme about them, called 'COVER THEIR TRACKS'. They filmed the band's concert at Newcastle Opera House in front of 600 ecstatic fans. It was shown in August 2000 and received rave reviews, leading to national recognition.
In 2001 they embarked on an extensive tour of UK Theatres. They called the tribute show "CLASSIC CLAPTON". Since then, they have continued to perform throughout the UK and Europe including concerts at The Royal Festival Hall, London and a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury Festival in 2002. In the past few years they have performed numerous concerts in Europe including Spain, Estonia, Holland & France.
In 2009 they appeared in Mumbai. This was a great concert. A 10,000 mile round-trip for 1 concert, but it was a great experience. They were honoured to be invited back for 3 more concerts in India in January 2016. This included a show in the city of Pune and 2 more shows in Mumbai, On the final night of the tour on Sunday 17 January 2016 Classic Clapton performed in front of 3500 people in the open air sports arena known as Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana. You can see a photo album plus videos from the 2016 Indian tour on our page:- www./classicclapton
CLASSIC CLAPTON have released three albums.
Eric Clapton’s recent tours unfortunately have visited only a limited number of large UK arenas. If fans want to hear all of his hits performed in more intimate surroundings, they really should attend a CLASSIC CLAPTON concert. They will be performing authentic versions of all the popular Clapton Classics including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, Lay Down Sally, I Shot The Sheriff, Sunshine of Your Love, Cocaine and of course Layla!
The whole of Clapton’s illustrious career will be covered including The Bluesbreakers, Cream, The Yardbirds, Derek & The Dominos and the solo years. There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
Please visit our web-site:- www.classic-clapton
- Screen name:
- aftermidnight
- Member since:
- Jun 13 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years together:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Age:
- 67 years
Influences
Eric Clapton, Cream, The Beatles, Free, Steely Dan
Members Of Band
CLASSIC CLAPTON comprises 4 excellent musicians:- Mike Hall (lead vocals/guitar), Paul Warren (keyboards/ backing vocals), Danny Davison (drums) and Dave Robson (bass guitar /backing vocals).
EQUIPMENT
All good quality instruments and equipment.
MUSIC
CALENDAR
Past Events
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making a welcome return to Alnwick in April as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour.
The band will be performing at Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick on Friday 29 April. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £16 premiere, £15 standard (concession £1 off) are available from the box office – Tel: 01665 510785. More information available at:- www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk This will be their second appearance at Alnwick Playhouse, Their first appearance in 2014 quickly sold out. Fans are therefore advised to book early for this show.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance at Darlington Civic Theatre in October.
The band will be performing at Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington on Saturday 5th October. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £15 (restricted view £13) are available from the box office – Tel: 01325 486555. More information available at:- www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk This will be their first ever appearance at Darlington Civic Theatre although they did sell out Darlington Arts Centre in 2005. Fans are advised to book early for their next appearance.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON performed by After Midnight.
CLASSIC CLAPTON The World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making a welcome return to Whitley Bay Playhouse in October after a gap of 2 years. This time, they will be celebrating 28 years on the road.
The band will be performing at Whitley Bay Playhouse on Thursday 3 October at 8pm. Tickets are £15 (concessions £12.50) from the box office - Tel: 0844 248 1588, on-line at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk and from Ticketmaster. The band has a huge following in North Tyneside and has not appeared at the Playhouse since 2011 so demand should be high. Their recent gig at The Sage Gateshead sold out. Fans are therefore advised to book early!
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Cocaine and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Hessle in September.
The band will be performing at The Country Park Inn, Cliff Road, Hessle, near Hull on Saturday 21st September. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage at 9pm. Tickets priced £7.50 are available from the venue– Tel: 01482 640526. www.countryparkinn.co.uk This will be their first ever appearance in Hessle although they have played numerous successful shows in nearby Hull & Beverley. Fans are advised to book early.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON The World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Grays in September.
The band will be performing at Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex on Friday 20th September. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £15 are available from the box office – Tel: 0845 300 5264. More information available at:- www.thurrock.gov.uk/theatre This will be their first ever appearance in Grays although they have played numerous successful shows in nearby Southend, Basildon & Hullbridge. Fans are advised to book early.
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Ayr in September.
The band will be performing at The Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr on Friday 13th September. Doors open at 7pm, band on stage at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £16.50, concessions £15.50 are available from the box office - Tel: 01292 288235. www.ayrgaiety.co.uk This will be CLASSIC CLAPTON’s first ever appearance in Ayr although they have played numerous sold-out concerts in nearby Irvine. Fans are advised to book early for their concert at The Gaiety Theatre.
The band will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Christchurch in September.
The band will be performing at The Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch, Dorset on Saturday 7th September. Doors open at 7pm. Band on stage at 7.30pm. Tickets priced £14, concessions £13 are available from the box office - Tel: 01202 499199. www.regentcentre.co.uk This will be CLASSIC CLAPTON’s first ever appearance in Christchurch although they did play a successful concert in Lyme Regis in February this year. Fans are advised to book early for their concert at The Regent Centre.
The band will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making a welcome return to Tewkesbury in September.
They will be performing at The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury on Friday 6th September at 7.30pm. The band’s previous 3 concerts there were very successful - virtually sold-out. Fans are advised to book early for their next Tewkesbury show. Tickets priced £17 (concessions £16) are available from the box office – Tel: (01684) 295074. Visit the venue’s website:- www.rosestheatre.org
They will perform all of EC's classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Cocaine and of course Layla! There will even be an “UNPLUGGED” segment.
NEARLY 2 HOURS OF CLASSIC CLAPTON
