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If you're an aspiring guitarist, these guys will show you just how it's done. A stunning lineup that covers brilliant old stagers like Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Guy, BB King (he's 81 and still rockin') right through to new talents like Derek Trucks, John Mayer, Doyle Bramhall. And holding it all together with an exceptional set, Eric himself. Great photography, good sound quality and around four and a half hours of crowd pleasing music.

My high spots: Jeff Beck (I still don't know what his hands are doing despite the closeups) with a simply phenomenal young bassist. The consistently excellent Robert Cray. Susan Tedeschi whose singing and guitar solos have a fabulous raw quality that really touches the spot. And Stevie Winwood who demonstrates yet again what a versatile musician he is with a rip-your-head-off solo in "Dear Mr Fantasy"

My low spots: The link man, the actor Bill Murray, who says nothing useful and persists in saying it three times throughout. Tedious. Oh, and the absence of Joe Walsh who added so much to the 2004 Crossroads concert.

Guitar lovers, this should be at the core of your DVD collection.



Rating: 5 out of 5

Well, having enjoyed the 2004 crossroads dvd I couldn't wait to get this.
Frankly its not as good as the Texas recording although it includes Johnny Winter whom we rarely see in action.Clapton is in top form however on disc two.
My main gripe is the appaling sound quality. It crackles throughout both the dvd's and is unbearable. ( Its not my equipment- honest.) I foolishly threw it aside in disgust and now its too late to return it. beware.

Rating: 1 out of 5

What can I say - this is simply the best live rock/blues concert recording - EVER!
Clapton effortlessly demonstrating why he is in a league of his own.
Great(guitar)performance from Steve Winwood, superb playing from John Mayer, Robert Cray, Jeff Beck (where the heck did he find that bass player?), Derek Trucks, Vince Gill, et al. Spine-tinglingly good.

Rating: 5 out of 5

This concert was absolutely brilliant, a must see for anyone interested in music especially guitar music. The standard of playing was awesome with some great sets from the likes of Albert Lee, B B King. Stevie Windwood, Jimi Vaughn, Robert Cray and many more. I wish I was there.

Rating: 5 out of 5

While i applaud Clapton for this charitable event in a good cause, i found the performances and range of players featured in this concert disappointing. Most of the performances came across as lacklustre and there was an overemphasis on the blues/rock categories. I became bored of hearing an endless procession of the same blues scales albeit by different artists.

The range of the guitar styles across categories was not in evidence here which is very sad. Highlights of the show were John Mclaughlin and jeff beck's bass player tal Wilkenfeld.



Rating: 1 out of 5