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Crossroads Festival: The Gathering of Guitar Gods

September 22, 2026 • Your Host: Big Rick • Episode 134

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is where the world's greatest guitarists share one stage- Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, & more. 🎸

From the first show at the Cotton Bowl in 2004 to the 7th festival at the Moody Center in Austin this September, we look back at 20+ years of legendary sets. Gary Clark Jr. became a star here. John Mayer's career got its rocket boost here. Bill Murray ran the room here. And this year 90 year old Buddy Guy will be honored.
Discover how Clapton personally curates the lineup, the iconic guitars that are being brought out to play (Clapton's Blackie, Stevie Ray Vaughn's Lenny), and why this festival is something to look forward to.

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