Derek Trucks Band
DEREK TRUCKS
guitar
TODD SMALLIE bass & vocals
YONRICO SCOTT
drums, percussion & vocals
KOFI BURBRIDGE keyboards, flute & vocals
MIKE MATTISON
vocals
COUNT M’BUTU
congas & percussion
SUSAN TEDESCHI guest vocalist/guitarist
The Derek Trucks Band takes a progressive approach to roots music, blending rock, blues, jazz, and world music into the sound that now defines the DTB. The chemistry between the band members in this ensemble is undeniable, a result of heavy touring and fearless improvisation. The Derek Trucks Band is known for their amazing live performances, led by Trucks' soaring guitar work, and backed by the impressive individual talents of this band. The Derek Trucks Band is supporting their 2006 release Songlines as well as their DVD release Songlines Live, providing further proof of the explosive power of this live juggernaut.
Just 27 years old, Trucks has forged a name for himself over the years as an innovative guitar virtuoso, the youngest musician named in Rolling Stone's List of "The Top 100 Guitarists of All Time". In 2006 Trucks was asked to join guitar legend Eric Clapton's world tour as a member of his stellar band, a tour extending into the Spring of 2007 and supported by rave critical reviews. On the road over 300 days per year, Trucks currently divides his time between The Derek Trucks Band, a regular gig as a member of The Allman Brothers Band, and his latest gig sharing the stage with Clapton.
The Derek Trucks Band is fortunate to have another outstanding performer from the same household on this Crossroads event, an amazing musician in her own right. Whether sharing the stage with the Rolling Stones, BB King or Willie Nelson, four-time Grammy Award nominee blues vocalist & guitarist, Susan Tedeschi, always delivers.With four albums and one live DVD under her belt, Tedeschi has sold over a million records. Tedeschi has developed a loyal, grassroots following garnered from years of touring, potent live shows and radio support. Critically acclaimed, she has scored four Grammy nominations along with numerous WC Handy Awards, Boston Music Awards, etc, for both her recorded & live performances.