performed by After Midnight
performed by After Midnight
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Mike Hall's autobiography is now available. It is entitled Before Midnight and covers the period up to 1985 when he formed After Midnight after being inspired by Eric Clapton's performance at Live Aid. To purchase the book go to Amazon books and search for "Mike Hall Before Midnight" (Paperback GBP 14.99, Kindle GBP 4.99).
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Mike and Adam continue to perform Classic Clapton unplugged with two excellent unplugged shows in 2025. More unplugged concerts are planned for 2026 including Scotland.
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The Classic Clapton band came together at Glasshouse Gateshead for a special one off concert on 5 December 2025 to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
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Mike plays an acoustic number with Gregg on drums.
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The concert was amazing. It was exactly 40 years since our first ever gig and was the sixth time Classic Clapton has played at this wonderful venue.
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Three different poses by Mike. Some of these pictures were taken by our friend Dave Beaney.
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Side view of the Classic Clapton band performing an unplugged song at the 40th Anniversary Concert.
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Mike Hall playing his Martin 00028EC acoustic guitar.
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It was a very special occasion. The sold out crowd at the Glasshouse Gateshead gave the band a fantastic reception!
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This was the sixth time Classic Clapton had played at this wonderful venue. Hundreds of fans travelled from across the UK for this special occasion.
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The Classic Clapton band performed a "Farewell" Concert at Sage Gateshead (aka The Glasshouse) on 2 December 2023. However, they will come together at the same venue on 5 December 2025 for a special one off concert to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
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It was a very special occasion. The sold out crowd at Sage Gateshead gave the band a fantastic reception!
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The "Farewell" Concert was amazing. It was exactly 38 years since our first ever gig and was the fifth time Classic Clapton has played at this wonderful venue.
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The Classic Clapton band performed at Milton Keynes Stables Theatre on 3 November 2023. The sold out crowd of 400+ gave the band a fantastic reception!.
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Mike Hall and drummer Gregg Strettle at Milton Keynes Stables Theatre on 3 November 2023 (above 2 photos by Sue Strettle)
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The final Scottish concert by the full Classic Clapton band was at Howden Park Centre, Livingston on 29 July 2023. However, Mike will continue to perform Classic Clapton unplugged shows with his acoustic guitar.
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 At Howden Park Centre we were joined by new drummer Gregg Strettle (far right) who did a sterling job. Gregg will be with us for the remaining Classic Clapton shows at Milton Keynes and Sage Gateshead. (above 2 photos by Helen Love)
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Our 2023 UK began with a fantastic sold-out concert at Hexham Queens Hall
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The After Midnight Christmas Party at The Cluny, Newcastle Friday 16 December 2022
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Mike and Adam rounded off the 2022 tour with two excellent unplugged shows in Scotland. This is from Harbour Arts Centre Irvine.
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Another great photo from Classic Clapton unplugged at Harbour Arts Centre Irvine.
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Following a break of 20 months because of the pandemic After Midnight performed a very special sold out concert at Alnwick Playhouse on Friday 12 November 2021. Our next two shows at Milton Keynes Stables and Barnsley Lamproom Theatre also sold out.
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The capacity crowd at Alnwick Playhouse gave the band a fantastic reception. They especially enjoyed the unplugged set.
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After Midnight performed an amazing sold out show at Park Street Mews, Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday 18 March 2017 . To see photos & video from our Sri Lanka trip - Go to Colombo You can see more photos & videos on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton
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This was the poster for our concert in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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A Charity Gig was held at Durham Gala Theatre on 21 February 2017. It featured two great bands - The Fix & After Midnight. Over Three Thousand Pounds was raised for St Cuthbert's Hospice.
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The Classic Clapton unplugged concerts in November 2016 were a great success. More unplugged shows are planned for 2018.
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On 10 November 2017 Mike and Dave performed an acoustic gig at The Launch Party for The BBC Look North Weather Calendar which was televised.
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After Midnight's 35th Anniversary Tour 2020/2021. The tour was delayed for 19 months by the pandemic, but was finally completed in Autumn 2021. |
Our 2009 concert in Mumbai was a fantastic experience. We were honoured to be invited back for 3 more shows in January 2016. You can see more photos & videos from the trip on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton
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We played 3 shows in India. The final concert on 17 January was in front of 3500 people at Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana, Mumbai. This is a large open air sports arena. It was one of the best gigs of our 30 year career.
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There was a huge video screen on the stage behind us. It was another amazing experience in the history of After Midnight.
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Our 30 Anniversary Concert at Sage Gateshead on 5 December 2015. 400 people from all over the UK helped us celebrate.
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Mike & Danny on stage at Rothes Halls on 10 October 2015. Photo by Karen Watson.
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This photo was taken at Marine Theatre Lyme Regis on 11 September 2015. You would never guess that we had just spent 8 hours driving from Southend!
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Mike went to see Sting perform in Cordoba, Spain on 12 July 2015. It turned out that Sting was staying at the same hotel as Mike. Sting and his excellent band gave an amazing performance to a huge crowd in Cordoba's bull ring. The next morning Sting kindly agreed to have his photo taken with Mike. What a gentleman!
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Mike and Dave took time off from the UK Tour to perform a Classic Clapton Unplugged gig in Groesbeek Holland on 27 December 2014. It was a great success. They will also be performing another acoustic gig of non Clapton material in Tynemouth England in July or August 2016. |
Dave & Mike perform an acoustic number at Rothes Halls, October 2015.
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This painting was done by our friend Adam Howells while we were performing Tears in Heaven at Durham Gala Theatre on 26 September 2014.
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Another photo from Rothes Halls on 10 October 2015.
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Very sad to hear the news of Jack Bruce passing. The greatest bass player who ever lived. We dedicated all our Cream covers to him at our gigs in October/November 2014. Mike was honoured to meet Jack backstage at Tynemouth Park Hotel in 1987. Jack cheered up a bit after giving a brilliant show. RIP Jack Bruce |
Mike was asked to perform Further On Up The Road with The Last Waltz Show at Newcastle Tyne Theatre on 19 Sept 2014. We have put a video of the song on YouTube; to watch it go to our Videos page. You can also see photos from this gig on our Facebook page here:- www.facebook.com/classicclapton |
After Midnight
outside Chateau de Lacoste, France |
After Midnight live
at Belladrum Festival |
Mike Hall |
After Midnight live at Alnwick
Playhouse
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Mike Hall at Alnwick Playhouse |
Mike, Dave &
Danny playing Crossroads - Customs House March 2014
Paul had gone off stage for a rest during this song. To watch a video of this song on Youtube go to:- Crossroads
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After Midnight
outside The Cavern Liverpool |
After Midnight
live at The Cavern
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Filming Cover Their Tracks for Tyne Tees
Television at Newcastle Opera House - June 2000. For more details....
Go to TV News
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Mike Hall on stage in
Orkney - 28 April 2012.
(photo by Tom O'Brien, The Orcadian) To read a review of this concert go to:- Orkney Review
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Thank you
to everyone who came along to our 25th Anniversary Concert at Newcastle City
Hall on 11th December 2010. 800 people from all over the UK made the hazardous
journey to Newcastle so they could sample a piece of "real Geordie
culture". A tremendous time was had by all.
To see photos & video from the City Hall Concert - Go to Newcastle City Hall |
To see photos & video from our 2009 Mumbai trip.... Go to Mumbai |
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Mike on stage in
Mumbai July 2009
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To see photos & video from our 2009 Holland gig.... Go to Holland |
Mike Hall -
Spain 2007
To see photos from both of our Spanish trips - Go to Spain |
Live on stage in
Estonia - - - 10th July 2004To see more photos from our two visits to Estonia (2004 & 2007).... Go to Estonia |
Caricature of Mike
drawn by Jim Clark of Cumbernauld.
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To see photos from our numerous Irish Tours.... Go to Irish Tour |
Go to TV News |
We have uploaded videos of Sunshine of Your Love & Layla from our Glastonbury performance onto YouTube. To watch them click on the following link:- |
Dave Robson
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Steve Hutchinson |
Danny Davison
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Mike on stage in
Lyme Regis February 2013 |
Mike using his
Gibson 335 at The Customs House 2014.
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Mike playing his
favourite Martin 00028EC Acoustic.
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The first completely
unplugged gig at Newcastle Live Theatre - February 2003
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 Mike & Mark Knopfler - approx 1989 |
UNPIGGED!
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