Arts & Entertainment

Eric Clapton To Perform In Pittsburgh

The iconic guitarist will kick off his 2023 tour at PPG Paints Arena.

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton will embark on a limited tour in September and one of the stops will be in Pittsburgh.

Clapton will play PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 8. Jimmy Vaughan will be the opening act.

Eric Clapton’s band will include Doyle Bramhall II, Paul Carrack, Nathan East, Sonny Emory and Chris Stainton with Sharon White and Katie Kissoon on backing vocals.

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After Pittsburgh, Clapton will play in Toronto, St. Louis, Minneapolis and Denver.

Fan club presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 10 a.m., with the general public sale beginning Friday at 10 a.m.

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