Eric Clapton invites John Mayer to Crossroads 3

Eric Clapton will put on a third edition of his Crossroads Festival with John Mayer and ZZ Top just two of the names announced to play.

In a statement Clapton said, "The Crossroads Festival is the realization of a dream for me, to gather a group of amazingly talented musicians to perform on one stage. The Crossroads performers are all musicians I admire and respect."

The Allman Brothers, BB King and Jeff Beck are just a few more names on the list.

Eric Clapton put on the first Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas in June, 2004. The show benefits hiss charity The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, a treatment and education facility for people with alcohol and drug related problems.

Crossroads 3 will be on June 26 in Chicago.

The first announcement features:

Albert Lee
Allman Brothers Band
BB King
Bert Jansch
Buddy Guy
David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos
Doyle Bramhall II
Earl Klugh
Eric Clapton
Gary Clark Jr.
Hubert Sumlin
James Burton
Jeff Beck
Jimmie Vaughan
Joao Gilberto
Joe Bonamassa
John Mayer
Keb Mo
Pino Daniele
Robert Cray
Robert Randolph
Sheryl Crow
Sonny Landreth
Steve Winwood
Vince Gill
ZZ Top


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