What can I say? Clapton fan or not, this 2 dvd set is an awesome addition to one's musical collection. Over three hours of music which still doesn't cover all of the greatness of the Festival, yet it's easily a classic dvd. Eric, Jonny Lang, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Dan Tyminski, Doyle Bramhall II, ZZ Top, Larry Carlton, etc. There is such a vast span of the musical forum with these artists. Different styles, different ages, different tones, etc.

Some of the highlights for me.

First, of course, Eric. Cocaine is rockin'. I Shot The Sheriff shows why it's such a highlight through the years, but even more so this last tour. If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day is a just a steamroller of the blues, and Have You Ever Loved A Woman is beautiful as always.

Then of course there is the blues jams. Eric, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and Jimmie Vaughan onstage together. It's something to see them just having fun and is one of the showstoppers of the whole event. Then Hubert Sumlin joins for a song, and later B.B. King is thrown into the mix as well. This jam session basically allows for Buddy to really show off his style on Sweet Home Chicago. And to see Buddy urging Eric on during his solo until Eric just points and him and laughs. Classic.

Rock Me Baby let's us all see that B.B. King hasn't lost any showmanship even if he does approach his music from a different direction than he did 40 years ago.

Jonny Lang has one song on this dvd, and it's from his latest album, Long Time Coming. The song, Give Me Up Again, is one of my favorites from the new album, so it's nice to see it live. Jonny is one who is the future when it comes to guitar. He's amazing for his age, and he's been just about that good since he was a teenager. I love his expression and passion when playing. And hopefully when you see him, if you don't know much, you'll be tempted to find out more. Maybe he'll be one of your favorite guitarists as he is one of mine.

Doyle Bramhall II has one song on this dvd as well with Green Light Girl. He gives a great performance, and you can see Eric really enjoying the song over to the side of the stage. Why wouldn't he? Doyle is fantastic!

It was good to see Santana for one song which brought out Clapton again. You can tell they really enjoy playing together, and the song rocked the house.

J.J. Cale gave two nice performances with After Midnight and Call Me The Breeze. Clapton played guitar on both songs, and right before After Midnight Cale tried to get Eric to sing. You can see Eric shaking his head and saying no. I guess that goes back to him enjoying being the sideman for a bit of time.

One person I discovered while watching this dvd was Dan Tyminski. I had heard his music before with I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, but I guess I never paid a lot of attention. Naturally, being at the show, he's a good guitarist, but I loved everything about the song including the guitar work. He also did a song called Road To Nash Vegas which isn't too bad.

ZZ Top were very good, but I thought for an ending it could have been better. At least feature one different ZZ Top song over the very well known Tush and La Grange. Speaking of ZZ Top it's too bad the final night's pending storm stopped their stage time with Eric. That would have been killer to end the dvd I'm sure.

It goes on and on -- Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh, Neighborhood - David Hidalgo, Josie - Larry Carlton, Steamroller - James Taylor w/ Joe Walsh, etc. It could have kept going such as Eric and Jeff Beck doing Cause We've Ended As Lovers which was omitted along with other performances. All in all a dvd well worth the money. Besides the performances their is artist interviews, photo gallery, and you can access solos of the songs.

And before I forget I should mention there is a hidden song on this dvd. Go to the extras section on disc 2, press the left button so nothing is highlighted on the menu, then press enter. Now, sit back, and enjoy LAYLA!!

The Crossroads Festival was shown on our local PBS station about a month ago or so. I saw it and it was just so great!
Of course, Eric was just awesome, as always!! He's the coolest! Loved "Layla!!!!!" It sounded awesome.

I thought John Mayer was pretty good. He was better than I thought he would be. And Joe Walsh was being funny. Loved his old song by the James Gang. (I think that was the name of the group.)

When B.B. King sang "Rock Me Baby," it was cool but to me, it was a little disturbing seeing him move like that. I don't know why it did that to me. Was just a little odd, I guess.

Overall, it was a very cool show!!

I didn't watch the PBS special seeing as how I have the DVD. I believe it just showed parts of the DVD correct?

I can see where you are coming from about B.B. King, but it was also really funny. I know he was really having fun. He loves playing with all of those guys especially Eric.

Yeah, Funk 49 was good. I really enjoyed Rocky Mountain Way, and it was hilarious when he said if he knew it would be that popular he would have written something else.

Hopefully the dvd will show people John Mayer is better than the radio hits. It's too bad his jam session with Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, and others isn't on the dvd. That would help him more.

That's a shame it isn't on the dvd. But I agree, it would've helped John Mayer more.

But the jam session with Eric, Jimmy Vaughn, Buddy Guy, and Robert Cray was cool! Love Jimmy Vaughn!

Oh yeah, the jam with Eric and the others is one of the highlights for sure. I can go on and on about it.

Jimmie Vaughan's performance of Six Strings Down is sweet.

I REALLY liked John Mayer's set on the DVD. It just shows that he is more than a guy who writes cute little pop songs.

i saw that on pbs too then went out and bought it. i never knew john mayor had those guitar skills. the high light of the dvd for me had to be either robert crays song time makes two or the jam session with buddy, eric, robert, and hubert, and jimmy on sweet home chicago. i highly recommend this dvd for anybody who enjoys music.

Exactly. Too many people think that's what he's about. One more reason why his awesome jam with Buddy and the guys should have been shown.

Sweet Home Chicago is killer!