We saw Eric Clapton last night May 22nd. at the PNC bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ. All with fifteenth row seats; I've never sat that close before, and with binoculars it looked like we were five feet away.
We met friends, and tailgated for a few hours before. I remembered to bring everything, and even thought I had the camera. But no, it was left safe and sound on the kitchen counter. (so I wouldn't forget it)
I really wanted to have pictures to post.
The show was great! Clapton plays with little, or no effort. I also noticed he plays with his eyes closed, about 80% of the time, and really looks like he's into it.
Calmly playing, like it was no big deal.
Through the binoculars I could see the brand names of the guitars. Most of the night he used a silver metallic Stratocaster. For Motherless Child he used an acoustic 12 string.
It was a really good show, and the time flew by.
I worked here, at the Art Center, as one of the house electricians for six years; until, my boss insisted we were too busy to be on call there.
Six years of back stage passes, I'll never forget.
