CREATIVE CUTS - Spend an evening with Eric

Maleny RSL is set to host a special night of entertainment for fans of guitar maestro Eric Clapton.

The Noosa-based Claptomaniacs ("we 'steal' his music - but always give it back!") will present their 'Cream of Clapton - The Slowhand Show' at the RSL 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.

A slideshow backdrop will spell out the high- (and low-) lights of Clapton's life, connecting to each song.

"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 - and it's time in Maleny.

"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 here."

Lead singer Ken Gamble has a marvellous voice to add to the band's sound, and he and David are supported by keyboardist Jonathan May, with Jon May on bass, and Alan Lander on drums.

Visit Facebook/claptomaniacs for video clips of the band. or claptomaniacs.com, tickets for the show are $25, available at trybooking.com/DDIDP.