Eric Clapton Announces New Album ‘Meanwhile’

Eric Clapton Announces New Album ‘Meanwhile’

Eric Clapton has announced his new album ‘Meanwhile’ to be released in digital form on October 4th and released on CD and vinyl on January 24, 2025. The album features collaborations with Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago, and the late Jeff Beck on “Moon River.”

The album features 14 songs, with eight singles Clapton has released over the years such as “Pompous Fool” the record’s opening track, and “Heart of a Child.”

“One Woman”

 
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Meanwhile is the first non-holiday albums since I Still Do (2016) and Happy Xmas (2018.)

The star-studded Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023 will be released on November 29th featuring performances by Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Santana, Gary Clark Jr and more.

After a 13 year absence from South American touring, Clapton will begin his limited run of shows today beginning with Estadio Velez Sasfieled in Buenos Aires and followed by four concerts in Brazil. In addition, he will return to Mexico for a concert at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol) in Mexico City on October 3rd. He will then head to California for three shows: Pechanga Arena in San Diego on October 8th, Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on October 10th and the iconic Hollywood Bowl on October 12th.

In addition, on October 17th, Clapton will be a part of “Life Is A Carnival – A Tribute to Robbie Robertson” at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, alongside a host of other musical luminaries. This special evening, and his three solo concerts in the States, are the only US performances this year.

Clapton’s band is Nathan East (bass / vocals), Doyle Bramhall II (guitar / vocals), Sonny Emory (drums), Chris Stainton (keyboards), Tim Carmon (Hammond / keyboards), Sharon White (backing vocals) and Katie Kissoon (backing vocals). Support in Buenos Aires, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, and Mexico City is Gary Clark Jr., and Jimmie Vaughan will support in San Diego, Palm Desert and Los Angeles.

ERIC CLAPTON – Tour Dates 2024
*September 20 – Buenos Aires – Estadio Velez Sasfield
*September 24 – Curitiba – Ligga Arena
*September 28 – Sao Paolo – VIBRA
*September 29 – Sao Paolo – Allianz Parque
*October 3 – Mexico City – Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol)
^October 8 – San Diego – Pechanga Arena
^October 10 – Palm Desert – Acrisure Arena
^October 12 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
*Gary Clark Jr
^Jimmie Vaughan

LIFE IS A CARNIVAL – A TRIBUTE TO ROBBIE ROBERTSON
October 17 – Los Angeles – Kia Forum – Get Tickets

MEANWHILE TRACKLISTING:
1. Pompous Fool
2. Heart of a Child
3. Moon River with Jeff Beck
4. Sam Hall*
5. Smile*
6. Always On My Mind with Bradley Walker
7. One Woman*
8. The Rebels with Van Morrison
9. The Call*
10. How Could We Know with Judith Hill, Simon Climie, Daniel Santiago
11. This Has Gotta Stop with Van Morrison
12. Stand and Deliver with Van Morrison
13. You’ve Changed*
14. Misfortune*

*New song