A modern comeback from the blues-rock jam era - Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks

[LVZ]

[ghostsinthemachine]

1. Derek Trucks is the best guitarist alive (and possibly second to Jimi all time)

The band is one of the best bands touring. Susan, while not Derek, is no slouch on guitar and has an incredibly powerful voice. The rest of the band all get opportunities to soar, and they are all great players in their own right.

One thing I love is that they are keeping ticket prices low, allow taping, and they are allowing the various platforms host shows. YouTube has a ton of complete shows.

Be sure to get the live DVD, from the FOX in Oakland, it's pretty sweet. better yet, go see em this summer. they are seriously good. Derek is a GOD.

[Lochloosa]

3. I've not heard the Oakland show. I'll check it out. Also, still owe you some pics.

They are on the way....promise.

And you're right about Derek.

[ghostsinthemachine]

4. The FOX show is on a commercial

DVD. No worries on the pics, my interweb is constantly filled with D&C tour images. I'm hoping they return, in October or so, to the Bay Area. Seems like they didn't quite hit stride until later. The first Fenway show is the sizzle.

[LVZ]

5. Susan's blues vocal style reminds me so much of the 1970s version of Bonnie Raitt ...

IMO, Bonnie Raitt, while still a great singer, is far less compelling after she went "pop" in the 1990s to "cash in"

[ghostsinthemachine]

6. Similar for sure.

The seventies version of Bonnie was something. Susan sounds a lot like her. I love both Bonnie's. She has to play so many songs that she can't get loose anymore. Still a great show. The first time I ever saw a chick get down on guitar (yes, in 1974 they WERE chicks) was Bonnie at a No Nukes event in SF at City Hall. Blew me away. And now, there are so many incredible guitar playing women now. Carolyn Wonderland is my favorite. She plays a lot like Derek (and Johnny Winter) too and sings like Janis. Bonnie kicked that door down, paving the way for women to take different roles in music.

[Lochloosa]

2. Recommendation. If you ever get the chance to see them live. GO!

Susan rocks Midnight in Harlem. Derek ain't bad either.

[Las Vegas Mixx]

7. Tedeschi Trucks Band Live - YouTube Playlist - Great Performances

https://goo.gl/ZEWSJx

Unlike a lot of music videos, this playlist appears to be free from annoying intro ads

[Duppers]

8. Love them both.

Posted about Susan 13yrs ago but couldn't get anyone excited about her back then. If you've not heard her sing "It Hurts So Bad," you must.

Have never seen her in concert, only tv and YouTube clips. But I have seen Derek perform, yrs ago with Clapton. Great concert.

Btw, I think Clapton has finally stopped performing live. Good thing. He shouldn't spoil my memory of his talent. Very few people can perform into their 70s and 80s AND 90s as Tony Bennett has! He'll be 91 in Aug!