Spend an evening in Maleny with Eric

Drummer, Alan Lander "We're looking forward to entertaining Maleny - and I'm looking forward to seeing a few old faces from my time there."

Maleny RSL is set to host a special night of entertainment for fans of guitar maestro Eric Clapton when the Noosa-based Claptomaniacs ("we 'steal' his music - but always give it back!") will present their 'Cream of Clapton - The Slowhand Show' on Saturday, August 16, from 7pm.

The three-hour show chronicles the musical and personal journey of Clapton through Mayall, Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominoes and later solo work, in a 30+ song concert.

It's a mixture of blues, progressive rock, heartfelt ballads and dance music as Clapton's rollercoaster life is reflected in his compositions, from psychedelic Cream blues standards like Strange Brew to love songs for former partner Patti Boyd like Wonderful Tonight.

"The band came together 11 years ago, centred around our 'Clapton' guitarist, David Zuric," Claptomaniacs drummer and former Maleny resident Alan Lander said.

"We were looking to provide something different for the Sunshine Coast market, and while we have since developed a broader dance repertoire for many clubs and venues we play, from time to time we reproduce our Clapton special show for discerning audiences,” he said.

"The band is tight and authentic, and features the same five players who came together back in 2014.

"We're looking forward to entertaining Maleny - and I'm looking forward to seeing a few old faces from my time there."

Visit Facebook/claptomaniacs for video clips of the band. or claptomaniacs.com

Tickets for the show are $25, available at trybooking.com/DDIDP.