If you've read the recent BBC piece on the rise of fake festivals, you’ll know tribute music is having a moment. From Glastonbudget to Tribfest, audiences up and down the country are turning out in their thousands to hear acts like Coldplace, Guns2Roses, and the Antarctic Monkeys recreate the sounds they love.
It's easy to see the appeal: festival vibes, lower prices, family-friendly crowds, and the joy of hearing hit after hit. As the article points out, it's about capturing the feeling of the real thing.
But here’s the thing – for us at Damo & The Dominos, it’s more than just capturing a feeling. We’re not doing this as a novelty. We're not here for the wigs and the winks. We’re here because this music deserves to be played properly – and Clapton’s legacy demands nothing less.
We’re a completely live band. No backing tracks. No miming. No shortcuts. Just six top-tier musicians recreating Clapton’s work with genuine reverence and energy – particularly from his legendary 24 Nights era.
As the article said, the best of these tribute acts “don’t have to rely on backing tracks or lipsyncing”. That’s the league we aim to be in – and stay in.
So, if you’re the kind of music fan who’d rather hear real playing than pre-programmed sound, and if the idea of a rainy field full of glowsticks doesn’t exactly set your soul on fire – we’ve got just the thing.
🎸 This Saturday at 7:45pm, we’re bringing An Evening of Classic Clapton to The Hawth in Crawley. Comfortable seating, great sound, and a masterfully played live set of Clapton’s finest moments. It’s all killer, no filler.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/the-hawth/view-ticket
Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the music, this is a chance to see why Clapton’s sound continues to resonate – and why we care so much about playing it right.