Tedeschi Trucks Band ends 2011 with Florida show

Saturday, 07 January 2012 20:38

Susan Tedeschi and her husband Derek Trucks teamed up for a couple of year-end shows in Florida last week that celebrated the end of a rough year with some R&B jams.

The concert at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater was packed with fans, some new to the experience, and some veterans of past shows by the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band. The Lee Boys opened the show.

Story and photos by John Davisson

The large ensemble included a double drum section, a horn section, bassist Oteil Burbridege from the Allman Brothers Band, and, from Derek’s band, Kofi Burbridge and Mike Mattison. The set featured most of the musicians taking the spotlight at different points, including a double drum jam, a bass solo and a trumpet solo. “Space Captains,” which Derek and Susan recorded with Herbie Hancock, showcased Kofi Burbridge’s keyboard prowess.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band opened with a soulful cover of Harry Nillson’s “Everybody’s Talking.” The set was peppered with covers such as Dr. John’s “Qualified” (with Mike Mattison on gruff lead vocals), Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Darlin’ Be Home Soon” and Stevie Wonder’s “Uptight.” There were also plenty of songs from the Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi catalog, such as “Midnight in Harlem,” “Learn How to Love,” “Bound for Glory” and “Love Has Something Else to Say.” The set seemed to have more emphasis on the blues than in previous years, including a mid-set funky blues tribute to Howlin’ Wolf’s guitarist Hubert Sumlin (who recently passed away) on “Three Hundred Pounds of Joy.”

Next up for Derek and Susan is a Japanese tour, but they will surely be back in Florida for the Wanee festival in April, although the festival line-up has not been announced yet.

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