Crossroads: Eric Clapton Guitar Festival 2007 | 
| Director: Various
Actor: Eric Clapton
Studio: Rhino Records
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  149 reviews
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Format: Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Closed-captioned
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 240
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: RHID352124D
UPC: 603497987764
EAN: 0603497987764
ASIN: B000VR824S
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2007
Release Date: November 20, 2007
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Product Description
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 11/20/2007 Run time: 240 minutes
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A lot of good (and some great) music for a worthy cause takes center stage once again as Eric Clapton hosts the second edition of his Crossroads Guitar Festival, a benefit for his Crossroads Centre rehab facility in Antigua and a near embarrassment of six-string riches occupying two discs. Staged in suburban Chicago in July, 2007, it features several of the same players who were at the first concert (2004, in Dallas), including Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer, Vince Gill, John McLaughlin, and Robert Randolph. They're all in fine form, but it's those appearing for the first time who make the biggest impressions. Derek Trucks, who performs on his own, with his wife (Susan Tedeschi, herself an excellent blues guitarist), and backing several other artists (including a frighteningly decrepit-looking Johnny Winter), is a strikingly versatile young player. On the other end of the generational spectrum, the veteran Albert Lee spins out a series of stupefyingly swift licks on "Country Boy," while Jeff Beck is, well, Jeff Beck, at age 63 still inarguably one of the most original musicians to ever strap on a Stratocaster. While most of the others are content to play straight blues or blues-derived rock, Beck sounds as if he's riding a spaceship with strings, wringing sounds out of his instrument that defy understanding, let alone imitation; backed by ace drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and 22-year-old Tal Wilkenfeld, who may be the most exciting electric bassist to emerge since Jaco Pastorius, Beck delivers versions of "'Cause We've Ended as Lovers" and "Big Block" that are the highlights of the show. Elsewhere, Clapton, as is his wont, rises to the occasion in the presence of his peers and plays with considerable passion, even if his "reunion" with Steve Winwood lacks fire (mostly due to the lackluster nature of their Blind Faith-era material, other than the lovely "Can't Find My Way Home"). In the end, one might wish for more good songs, as opposed to opportunities for extended soloing, but even diehard axe-heads will surely be satiated after some four hours of hot licks. As for everyone else, well, that's why God invented the fast forward button. --Sam Graham
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 Very satisfied November 16, 2008
Fast shipping and item was in great condition. I would buy from this seller again.
A Must-Buy for Blues Fans and Wannabe Guitar Heros November 16, 2008
If you're looking for a grassroots feel to a truely spontaneous concert, this collection of performances over a day-long concert in suburban Chicago is well worth the coin you'll spend. The line-up is spactacular and the emotion created on-stage will spill out of your flat-screen and onto the livingroom floor. The two-dvd set will feature some of the greatest guitarists of all time on stage from various genre' and comes to a turmultuous finale' when 7 guitarist hit the stage to play Clapton's favorites. The shear force of this segment must have put-out a brilliant shockwave that must have been felt in far-away Des Moines. If you've grown bored by a sucession of live shows that are overly-produced to the point of yawn-dom, this is a refreshing time-out from all of the hype. You'll see the human side of these artists with backstage interviews and short edits of legends coming-on and off of their performances. One of the notable high-points was the 15 year-old bassist of Jeff Beck. She is a genius and the facial expressions and body language that emanates from her as she leans-into the tunage will give you goose-bumps. The fact that the entire 2007 concert was a fundraiser for Clapton's Crossroads Centre, a very successful detoxification facility, makes the performances just that much more compelling. PBS offered this set duirng one of their fundraising telecasts. You can get it here for far less. Enjoy! And when it's done, you look at your axe and say, "I've got some new chops to learn!" or "It's hopeless...I'm selling my Strat on eBay."
 Crossroads - Eric Clapton October 28, 2008
I love any video concerts of Eric Clapton's ... this video makes 4 in our library ... my husband & I saw him in Vancouver, BC last year and he was awesome in concert ... we are big fans.
Thanks very much!
"Say Bob, this is how we do Highway 61" - J. Winter October 26, 2008
This terrific show features Johnny Winter (still alive and well) doing a sensational "Highway 61". This song alone is worth the price of admission. It's like when Hendrix showed Bob how to play "All along the Watchtower".
 NOT TOO GREAT October 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I WAS SORT OF DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUTS THAT MADE THE DVD AS THERE WAS NO JEFF BECK. J.J. CALE DIDN'T NEED TO BE THERE SO MUCH EITHER. I THINK ERIC SHOULD LET SOMEONE ELSE PUT ON THIS SHOW AS HIS CHOICES OF MUSICIANS WERE SOMEWHAT QUESTIONABLE. SHERYL CROW? CROSSROADS GUITAR FEST MEANS GUITAR PLAYERS. THE BUDDY GUY SET WAS DAM GOOD. I WOULD MAYBE RENT THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU BUY IT AS I WAS MOSTLY DISAPPOINTED WITH IT. THAT GUITAR CLAPTON PLAYS IS ONE OF THE MOST CHEESIEST LOOKING GUITARS I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE NEXT TIME, ERIC, RELEASE THE WHOLE SHOW, JUST NOT YOUR INFLUENCES. AND IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER GUITAR FESTIVAL, INVITE SOME GUNSLINGERS, NOT A BUNCH OF WORN OUT BLUES PLAYERS.
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