The Tedeschi Trucks Band Is More Than Just a Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band has garnered international acclaim and won multiple Grammy awards over its stellar music performance and recording history. Led by husband-and-wife guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi – with its 12-member lineup including legendary keyboard player Kofi Burbridge, drummer Tyler Greenwell, vocalist Alecia Chakour, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Buddy Guy as guests as well as regular guests on their idols’ albums – alongside B.B. King; father/son duo husband/guitarist Derek Trucks/guitarist Susan Tedeschi are married husband-and-wife guitarist Derek Trucks/singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi–an incredible duo who have created world-renowned musical expression since they first met each other! led by husband-and-wife guitarist/guitarist Derek Trucks/guitarist Susan Tedeschi’s husband-and-wife guitarist Derek Trucks/singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi as leaders/talentediary drummer Tyler Greenwell/vocals Alecia Chakour among many other legendary names like B.B. King Willie Nelson the Blind Boys Of Alabama/Buddy Guy…and many others! They’ve shared stages and shared stages alongside legendary names like B.B King/ Willie Nelson/ Blind Boys Of Alabama/Buddy Guy…along with many more! They frequently appear alongside these legends…and more often appear as guests on albums!

On their upcoming tour, they do not disappoint: stopping at Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theatre Tuesday through Thursday before moving onto Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre Saturday night for performances with a distinct American flare.

They are more than a band; they are an incredible force for good. Their message focuses on healing, reconciliation and connecting. Not shy to speak truth when confronted by difficult subjects; yet always doing it with grace, humor, and incredible talent.

TTB are well known for their incredible instrumental prowess; however, on their latest album Revelator they focused on songwriting instead of jams; Tedeschi’s soulful vocals with Bonnie Raitt-inspired ache was front and center, while Trucks’ pointed slide guitar flights added even greater drama; all together this ensemble sounds as though it has been together since the dawn of time.

Tedeschi also features several ballads on her album that go beyond mere sentimentality; “Shame,” an indictment of moral decay within America’s institutions and culture, is one such song where Tedeschi sings with full force – creating both anger and hope with every note she sings.

Revelator may be the band‘s most musical record yet, yet its predecessor – 2014’s Wait For Me – highlighted their ability to transition between covers (Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright”) and original songs seamlessly. Revelator features one such original track: an uplifting title track offering hope in times of despair.

TTB have made a point to stay away from getting too specific with character names and dialogue. By not doing so, their songs don’t become bogged down with concept albums while at the same time becoming timeless; their version of Eric Clapton’s Layla serves as one long unrequited love song.

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