Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood concert series

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood will hold a concert series, to kick off at Yokohama Arena on Nov 19, followed by Osaka Castle Hall on Nov 21-22, Marine Messe in Fukuoka on Nov 24, and finally Tokyo's Nihon Budokan on Dec 2 and Dec 7.

Clapton, who has a reputation of being very interested in Japan, commented after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster: “I feel very sorry for all who were affected and all who lost friends and loved ones. I hope Steve and I can help with this concert.” Winwood also commented, “I sincerely hope and pray for a quick recovery. I know the people of Japan can do it.”