Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut September 20, 2025 Slowhand’s 80-year-old voice was a bit worn for this gig, which concluded his brief American tour. And though summer’s almost over, he still looked sharp wearing a light beige suit. EC often plays an unidentifiable solo before slotting into the song, as was the case with Crossroads-- one of a trio from Robert Johnson, along with Kind Hearted Woman Blues and Little Queen of Spades. Though Old Love, off ‘89’s Journeyman, was a slow burner, Clapton nailed the evening’s most powerful solo on Muddy Waters’ Hoochie Coochie Man. It’s always a treat to hear the evergreens, Sunshine Of Your Love and White Room from his days with Cream. The only thing missing was his afro. A highlight from the unplugged set, Tears in Heaven, still manages to bring a lump to the throat. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out was enlivened by Chris Stainton’s piano. During August’s Tearing Us Apart, Clapton traded mercurial solos with Doyle Bramhall, both in top form. Bassist Nathan East hit Steve Winwood’s high notes for Blind Faith’s Can’t Find My Way Home. Encore was JJ Cale’s Cocaine, a tune and a substance Clapton knows well. Christopher Walsh