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Five things I wrote in my notebook at Eric Clapton
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 (5:30 p.m.)
Eric Clapton played the MGM Grand this past Saturday with openers Los Lobos.
Photo: Justin M. Bowen
1. Opening act Los Lobos: one of the most spectacularly underrated American bands of all-time, known by so many only for “La Bamba.” And they close their set with ... “La Bamba.”
2. Two electric-piano solos per song is (at least) one too many at an Eric freaking Clapton show.
3. It’s become cool to rip on Clapton, but that solo he just took in “Old Love” was one of the most gorgeous things I’ve ever witnessed. WHOA.
4. Clapton’s left knee is doing the coolest little dance during his seated segment. This crowd could take lessons from that knee.
5. “Badge” + “Crossroads” and no “Tears in Heaven” or “Change the World”? Bravo, E.C.
MGM Grand, a AAA Four Diamond resort, offers 5,044 rooms and suites.
MGM Grand features KÀ by Cirque du Soleil; Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club; and world-class entertainment at the Grand Garden Arena and Hollywood Theatre.
The resort offers signature restaurants by celebrity chefs including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans Fish House, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and Michelin three star and Forbes Five Star restaurant, Joël Robuchon.
As part of its ongoing “Grand Renovation,” MGM Grand has remodeled all rooms and suites in its main tower and is adding several new experiences to its lineup including Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub, a new upscale dining/nightlife concept (coming in April 2013).
MGM Grand also features a state-of-the-art, non-smoking conference center, the Grand Spa, Cristophe Salon, "CSI: The Experience" and an inviting pool complex featuring the tantalizing daylife of Wet Republic.
Upscale accommodations include The Mansion, an exclusive hotel within the hotel; the luxurious two-story SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand; and The Signature at MGM Grand, a luxury all-suite, non-gaming hotel located adjacent to the main resort.
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