On Tour

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They played music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics and two of Dave's original songs.

NB. This acoustic show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

This was a superb concert with fantastic sold out crowd. This could be our final appearance at Queens Hall; if so it was a fabulous way to bid adieu. Mike intends to continue with acoustic concerts and the occasional After Midnight band gig from 2024 onwards.

HELMSLEY, North Yorks
HelmsleyArts Centre
 

Another sold out show at one of our favourite Yorkshire venues. Mike may return here one day for a Classic Clapton unplugged concert.

Mike & Adam performed a great concert at the lovely Lamproom Theatre.  It was made all the more special as they were joined on stage by singer/songwriter/guitarist Clive Gregson for a moving version of "Goodnight Irene".

This was probably the final Scottish concert by the full Classic Clapton band.  However, Mike will continue to perform Classic Clapton unplugged shows with his acoustic guitar.

You can watch a video of the band performing the Cream classic "Sunshine of Your Love" here:-

https://youtu.be/0Omek1fKcgM

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike Hall and Adam Howells performed an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They played music by The Beatles, The Eagles, Eric Clapton and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB. This acoustic show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

IRVINE, Scotland
The Harbour Arts Centre

Tel: 01294 274059
www.thehac.co.uk

Mike Hall and Adam Howells will perform Classic Clapton unplugged based around Slowhand's multi million selling album "Eric Clapton/unplugged" album.

Tickets are now on sale for this show.

Our previous gigs at this lovely little theatre sold out. You are advised to book early.

7.30pm.

MILTON KEYNES
The Stables Theatre

Tel: 01908 280800
www.stables.org

Tickets are now on sale for this show.

8pm

This promises to be a very special occasion.  Very few seats remaining, also some standing tickets left.  Contact box office soon to avoid disappointment.

Tel: 0191 443 4661
www.theglasshouseicm.org

This will be the fifth time Classic Clapton has played at this amazing venue. This time it will have a new name because the new arena being built next door will be called The Sage, therefore they are adopting a new name.  It will still be the same great venue with excellent live music!

8pm.

KINROSS, Scotland
Backstage at The Green Hotel

Tel: 01577 863467
www.mundellmusic.com

Mike Hall and Adam Howells will perform Classic Clapton unplugged based around Slowhand's multi million selling album "Eric Clapton/unplugged" album.

Tickets are now on sale.

9pm

We have recently uploaded videos onto our YouTube website including 2 songs from Glastonbury in 20002. Sunshine of Your Love & Layla. To see these live performances from CLASSIC CLAPTON gigs click on the following link:-

CLASSIC CLAPTON YouTube

To see photos from the Irish Tours - Go to Irish Tour

To see photos from our Irish Tours - Go to Irish Tour

To see photos & video from the City Hall Concert - Go to Newcastle City Hall

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

To watch video of Classic Clapton performing White Room at the festival click on the link:- White Room

To read a review of this concert go to:- Orkney Review

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

To watch video of Classic Clapton performing two songs at this gig click on the links below:-

Layla

Little Wing

To read a review of this concert go to:- Diss Review

NB. This gig was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

We really enjoyed our first ever appearance at Alnwick Playhouse. What a great audience.

You can see photos from this gig on The Touchline Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

Mike was asked to perform Further On Up The Road with The Last Waltz Show at Mill Tyne Theatre on 19 Sept 2014. Great band and lovely experience. We have put a video of the song on YouTube; to watch it go to our Videos page. There are also some photos from the gig on our Facebook page:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

NB. This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

TYNEMOUTH

Porters Coffee House

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton UK Tour to perform two acoustic gigs at Porters Coffee House. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.
NB: these were NOT Eric Clapton Tribute Gigs.

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6 February

Layla

Little Wing

Mike will return to Harbour Arts for a Classic Clapton unplugged concert in November 2016. 

A capacity crowd gave us a great reception. 

A welcome return following our sold-out concert there in 2013. This one also SOLD OUT. 

To read a review of the 2013 concert go to:- Diss Review

ROTHERHAM REAL ALE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAGNA Science Centre, Sheffield Road Rotherham

This was a very impressive festival with more than 40 live music acts over 3 days.  Several thousand people packed into the main hall to watch the Classic Clapton set. Proceeds from the festival went to 4 local charities.

A welcome return following our sold-out concerts there in 2009 & 2011. This is a lovely little theatre. It is very quaint - like a cross between Leeds Varieties Theatre and a dolls house! In March 2016 we return to nearby Masham Town Hall.

To read a review of our 2011 concert go to:- Yorkshire Gig Guide

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton UK Tour to perform an acoustic gig at Porters Coffee House. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

Another excellent sold out show at one of our favourite south coast venues.  Here is a picture from this gig.

This sold out show was a brilliant way to finish off the tour before our 30th Anniversary gig at Sage Gateshead. 400 enthusiastic people gave us a standing ovation. What is more they helped us raise GBP275 for Cancer Research UK.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our 30th Anniversary Concert at Sage Gateshead on 5th December 2015. 400 people from all over the UK made the hazardous journey to Newcastle to help us celebrate and at the same time raised GBP 245 for Cancer Research UK. A tremendous time was had by all.

You can see photos from the gig on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

Instead of their usual Christmas gig this year After Midnight held a New Year's Eve Party at Cluny2. The audience helped us raise another GBP150 for Cancer Research UK. The total raised at our 3 gigs since 20 November 2015 reached GBP 850 which was handed over to the charity in January 2016.
NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

Phoenix Marketcity, Pune - Friday 15 January 2016

Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai - Saturday 16 January 2016

Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana, Mumbai - Sunday 17 January 2016 Approx 3,500 people attended this open air concert.

To see photos & video from our 2009 Mumbai trip - Go to Mumbai
You can see photos & videos from our 2016 Indian Tour on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform another SOLD OUT  acoustic gig at Porters Coffee House. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Concert.

ALNWICK, Northumberland
Alnwick Playhouse

Another excellent concert at Alnwick Playhouse following our first sold out appearance in 2014. We are very grateful to a number of fans who travelled hundreds of miles from other parts of the UK to see us in our native North East. We return to Alnwick Playhouse on 24 April 2020.

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform another SOLD OUT acoustic gig at Porters Coffee House. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Concert.

IRVINE, Scotland
The Harbour Arts Centre

The first unplugged gig by Mike Hall and Adam Howells was a terrific success, with a great response from the SOLD OUT Irvine audience. They return to Irvine in September 2019. Future Classic Clapton unplugged shows are planned eg Kinross in December 2019.

Music lover Tom Mccrorie posted this comment on Facebook:- Brilliant acoustic concert last night at The Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine.  Mike Hall not only looks like Eric Clapton but can play guitar like him. His sidekick on the gig was Adam Howells who was superb. All the old favourites from across Eric's albums. "After Midnight" is the acoustic duo from the full "Classic Clapton" tribute group and for my money, they sound more like Clapton.  Mike's voice is amazingly similar to Clapton's and seems to be getting better with age. Adam's backing vocals were perfect and he also fronted a couple of numbers himself.  Great show and I will definitely book up for the next one.

NB. This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 5 years - Go to Christmas Party

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform an acoustic gig at Porters Cafe & Music Bar. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

DURHAM
Gala Theatre

This special Charity Gig  featured two bands - After Midnight & The Fix. You can see photos from the show on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

Over Three Thousand Pounds was raised for St Cuthbert's Hospice. NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Concert.

We returned to the venue for another sold out Classic Clapton Show on Friday 27 October (see below).

Park Street Mews, Colombo - Saturday 18 March 2017

To see photos & video from our Sri Lanka trip - Go to Colombo
You can also see photos & videos from the concert on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform another SOLD OUT acoustic gig at Porters Coffee House. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Concert.

After Midnight

Chester le Street Golf Club
County Durham

After Midnight performed music by Free, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, The Beatles, The Eagles, Eric Clapton and a number of 60's and 70's classics. 

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

LANARK, Scotland
Lanark Memorial Hall

This was our first Scottish show with the full Classic Clapton band since January 2016. The audience reaction was brilliant.  This has encouraged us to do more Scottish concerts in future.

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform an acoustic gig at Porters Cafe & Music Bar. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

DURHAM
Gala Theatre

This was our sixth appearance at one of our favourite venues in Mike's home town. A great capacity audience gave the band a rousing reception.

In Aid of Children in Need

Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at The Launch Party for The Look North Weather Calendar (at BBC Newcastle Studios) which was televised.

NB. This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 6 years - Go to Christmas Party

We have created a Facebook photo album for the 2017 party - Go to After Midnight's Christmas Party

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

Another acoustic gig by Mike and Dave. NB: this was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

including KINROSS, WICK & ORKNEY
 

Mike Hall and Adam Howells undertook a short Tour of Scotland in April. Their show was based around Slowhand's multi-million selling album ''Eric Clapton / unplugged''. It included many of the best tracks from that album, including Tears in Heaven, Running on Faith, Alberta, Old Love and of course Layla.  The concert also featured new acoustic versions of other Clapton Classics such as Wonderful Tonight, Lay Down Sally, Promises, Change the World and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.  They made a welcome return to Orkney after a gap of 6 years.  The full band performed there in 2012.

2018

 

GATESHEAD
Sage Gateshead

This was a very enjoyable show with a good turn out at one of our favourite North East venues.

This was our seventh appearance at The Stables Theatre which was founded by Sir John Dankworth & Dame Cleo Laine. As with all our previous shows here this one also sold out. A wonderful audience and one of the best venues in the universe!

CRAWLEY
The Hawth Studio

Mike Hall and Adam Howells made a welcome return to Crawley Hawth in June with their Unplugged show. A near capacity crowd gave the duo a great reception. There are photos from the gig on our Facebook page:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton

YATELEY, Hampshire
The Gig on The Green Festival

The duo also appeared at the open air Gig on the Green with their Unplugged show. There are photos on our Facebook page of the vast crowd basking in the sunshine, enjoying the excellent acoustic music.  Have I Told You Yateley That I Love You?

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Another acoustic gig by Mike and Dave. 

NB This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute gig.

RICHMOND, North Yorkshire
Georgian Theatre Royal

Another fabulous night at one of the prettiest and most intimate theatres in the country.

Fantastic capacity audience at Queen's Hall.

NB. This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 7 years - Go to Christmas Party

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform two acoustic gigs at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics. Both shows sold out.  They return to the same venue on 24 January 2020.

NB. These 2 shows were NOT Eric Clapton Tribute Gigs.

IRVINE, Scotland
The Harbour Arts Centre

Mike Hall and Adam Howells performed Classic Clapton unplugged based around Slowhand's multi million selling album "Eric Clapton/unplugged" album. Another fantastic SOLD OUT gig.

Music lover Tom Mccrorie posted this comment on Facebook:- Brilliant acoustic concert last night at The Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine.  Mike Hall not only looks like Eric Clapton but can play guitar like him. His sidekick on the gig was Adam Howells who was superb. All the old favourites from across Eric's albums. "After Midnight" is the acoustic duo from the full "Classic Clapton" tribute group and for my money, they sound more like Clapton.  Mike's voice is amazingly similar to Clapton's and seems to be getting better with age. Adam's backing vocals were perfect and he also fronted a couple of numbers himself.  Great show and I will definitely book up for the next one.

CLASSIC CLAPTON (full 4-piece band)

CONSETT, Co Durham
Empire Theatre

Our first ever appearance at this theatre was a tremendous success.

After Midnight's 34th Anniversary Concert

WHITLEY BAY
Playhouse

The audience gave us a great reception for this special gig.

Yet another SOLD OUT show! NB. This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 8 years - Go to Christmas Party

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave took time off from the Classic Clapton Tour to perform an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics. They will return to the same venue in 2021.

NB. This show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

After Midnight unplugged
Chester le Street Golf Club
County Durham

NB. This show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

HELMSLEY, North Yorks
HelmsleyArts Centre

35th Anniversary Concert
GATESHEAD
Sage Gateshead

This show was re-scheduled from December 2020 to July 2021.  Unfortunately it did not take place because of the Covid situation.  However, The band are booked for a special performance on 2 December 2023.

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club including music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics.

NB. This acoustic show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

28 August
2021

Our first concert in19 months because of the pandemic.  What a fantastic reception from a capacity crowd. There are videos from this show available to watch on the classicclapton Facebook page

ALNWICK, Northumberland
Alnwick Playhouse

This was a very special concert. One fan commented "We have been following you for 15 years but we thought that was your best ever concert." See our photos page for a photo from this show.

WORCESTER
Huntingdon Hall

The day got of to a difficult start when our hire van was delayed causing reduced sound checking time for us.  However, the concert turned out great in the end. You can read a nice review of the show here:- https://cphilpott480.wixsite.com/showtime/post/wonderful-last-night

Another incredible reaction from a capacity crowd. The Stables must be one of the best venues of it's size in the UK. There are video clips from this show & Worcester available to watch on the classicclapton Facebook page.

Although this concert sold out, a number of people didn't attend the show because of the Covid situation.  However the atmosphere was terrific and it was one of our best Christmas parties ever!

NB: This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the last 8 years - Go to Christmas Party

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics and two of Dave's original songs.

NB. This acoustic show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
Lamproom Theatre

Our first show of 2022 was a huge success. This was our first ever performance in Barnsley. This is a terrific venue with great staff and a wonderful audience.  Mike will return to the same venue in June 2023 for a Classic Clapton unplugged show.

NORTH SHIELDS
The Magnesia Bank

Mike Hall & Dave Robson performed an acoustic set at the STANDING TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE event at The Magnesia Bank, North Shields on Saturday 14 May 2022. Many other excellent North East acts also appeared for this great cause.

After Midnight unplugged
CULLERCOATS
Crescent Club

Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at Cullercoats Crescent Club. They performed music by The Beatles, The Eagles and a number of 60's and 70's classics and two of Dave's original songs.

NB. This acoustic show was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

This show featured our new drummer Keith Cadd who played brilliantly. The capacity audience gave us a rousing reception.  It was definitely the best show so far this year!

We really enjoyed returning to this newly-rebuilt theatre after a gap of 7 years. The full capacity audience gave us a great reception.

IRVINE, Scotland
The Harbour Arts Centre

Mike Hall and Adam Howells performed Classic Clapton unplugged based around Slowhand's multi million selling album "Eric Clapton/unplugged" album.

Our previous unplugged gigs at this lovely little theatre SOLD OUT and this one was no exception.

After a previous show music lover Tom Mccrorie posted this comment on Facebook:- Brilliant acoustic concert last night at The Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine.  Mike Hall not only looks like Eric Clapton but can play guitar like him. His sidekick on the gig was Adam Howells who was superb. All the old favourites from across Eric's albums. "After Midnight" is the acoustic duo from the full "Classic Clapton" tribute group and for my money, they sound more like Clapton.  Mike's voice is amazingly similar to Clapton's and seems to be getting better with age. Adam's backing vocals were perfect and he also fronted a couple of numbers himself.  Great show and I will definitely book up for the next one.

The 2022 After Midnight Christmas Party was a great success. More photos and videos on our Facebook page:- www.facebook.com/aftermidnightukband

NB: This was NOT an Eric Clapton Tribute Gig.

To see photos from the Christmas Parties from the previous 8 years - Go to Christmas Party