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Eric Clapton Recruits Julian Lage for Crossroads Festival
Julian Lage says Eric Clapton personally invited him to play at Crossroads Guitar Festival after inspiring him to pick up guitar.
In brief
Julian Lage says Eric Clapton personally invited him to play at Crossroads Guitar Festival after inspiring him to pick up guitar. Julian Lage was recruited by Eric Clapton for Crossroads Guitar Festival after Clapton inspired Lage's father to get a guitar. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Eric Clapton's Invitation
Julian Lage was invited to play at Crossroads Guitar Festival by Eric Clapton himself.
“I remember Aaron said, 'Well, I can verify this is the Eric Clapton; this is legitimate,' and it blew my mind.”
Clapton's Influence
Clapton inspired Lage's father to get a guitar after his Unplugged album release.
“When his Unplugged album came out, that was what inspired my father to get a guitar.”
Lage's Response
Lage immediately accepted Clapton's invitation and thanked him for inspiring his musical journey.
“I wrote immediately back to him and just said I would be thrilled, and thank you for being such an inspiration.”
Crossroads Performance
Lage performed at Crossroads Guitar Festival with Trey Anastasio playing his song Northern Shuffle.
“His own performance saw him and his trio team up with Trey Anastasio to play his original song, Northern Shuffle.”
Recent Activities
Lage has been balancing touring with time in Bob Dylan's band and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
“It was another footnote in what has been a hectic year for Lage, who became a surprise addition to Bob Dylan's band.”
The headline
Julian Lage was recruited by Eric Clapton for Crossroads Guitar Festival after Clapton inspired Lage's father to get a guitar.
