We all know that Eric Clapton is innovative. He was basically the first person to combine blues and rock while continuing with an ever-evolving style. Now, he’s continuing the trend of “cutting edge” with Power Gig: Rise of the SixString by Seven45. The game, which features Clapton songs as well as those by Kid Rock and the Dave Matthews Band, allows users to use an actual guitar to play the game.

Of course, everyone is familiar with the games predecessors–Guitar Hero and Rock Band–but Power Gig will actually teach you how to play the guitar, something that the Dave Matthews Band hopes will inspire aspiring musicians.

“We think Power Gig is a much needed and much welcomed game because, unlike any others before it, it puts a real guitar into the hands of aspiring musicians, and we hope it inspires our fans and others to start playing even when they’re not playing the game,” the group said in a statement.

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June 28: Milwaukee Summerfest
June 30: Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center
July 2: Indianapolis Verizon Wireless Music Center
July 3: DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI

Universal Music has just released a special edition Eric Clapton CD as part of their Deluxe Edition series.  Clapton’s “461 Ocean Boulevard: Rarities Edition” features 11 tracks that were recorded live at London’s Hammersmith Odeon in December 1974.  The album will be available in physical and digital formats.

Clapton is currently gearing up for his 16 date European Tour with the Steve Winwood Band.  He will then return stateside for his highly anticipated Crossroads Festival and just announced solo dates.  There is only a couple more months to see the guitar legend live this summer, so get your Eric Clapton tickets before it’s too late!

The 2010 Crossroads Festival will be held at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., on June 26. So far, such artists as the Allman Brothers, BB King, Buddy Guy and Steve Winwood have been announced.

“The Crossroads Festival is the realization of a dream for me, to gather a group of amazingly talented musicians to perform on one stage,” Clapton said to the Boston Music Spotlight.

Last year, the two played together for the first time in Japan at the Tokyo Saitama Arena.

“I’ve always considered Jeff Beck to be one of the finest guitar players around. He’s a friend, a great guy, and a truly gifted musician. We had such a fun time in Japan that it seemed natural to play together again,” Clapton said in a press release.

Nominations were received for Best Rock Album and for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group for “Can’t Find My Way Home.”  They are up against some of mainstream rock’s biggest stars, including Coldplay, U2, Green Day, Kings of Leon and the Dave Matthews Band.

The 2-disc DVD set captures the New York City performance, a sold-out three-night gig, by these legends of rock, who reunited for a tour.  The second disc features an exclusive documentary with new interviews from Clapton and Winwood, rare footage and photos of Cream, Traffic and Blind Faith, and backstage behind-the-scenes scenes.

The 52nd Grammy Awards airs on January 31, 2010, from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, on CBS at 8pm (EST).

After a successful touring run with former Blind Faith partner, Steve Winwood, earlier this year, Clapton is building on another old familiar, namely a few dates with fellow guitar great Jeff Beck, followed shortly thereafter by an 11-city solo tour. The Clapton-Beck gigs will take place at Madison Square Garden in NYC, and in Toronto and Montreal.

The solo outing begins February 25th in Pittsburgh at Mellon Arena. Of course, “solo” is somewhat of a misnomer. Joining Clapton on this roadtrip is special guest Roger Daltrey. The Who’s frontman just finished up his own solo tour, but doesn’t seem ready to take a break just yet either. The pairing is a perfect bill for a night of classic rock with two musical geniuses.

Stops will include Kansas City, Memphis, Atlanta and New Orleans. Stay tuned for more news to come!

Clapton and Winwood performed together in the 1960’s supergroup Blind Faith.  In 2008, the group performed together again at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and this new tour was bourn.

Clapton has embarked on a number of reunions in recent years, including a tour with Cream and a performance with Jeff Beck, formerly of the Yardbirds, in Japan.