dereck trucks band

[desdemona]

Derek Trucks began building his own legacy at the age of 12, playing scorching slide guitar that prompted many to hypothesize that he was the reincarnation of Duane Allman in the flesh. The nephew of Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks, Derek was virtually born into a show business family, but don't think for a minute that he doesn't create his own opportunity. Backed by a skin-tight rhythm section and complimented by a top-notch organist, the youthful guitarist blazes through new arrangements of jazz and blues classics. He turns the trumpet wizardry of Miles Davis into slide-guitar magic, and his readings of a couple of Coltrane tunes pack a terrific punch. The band also contribute several of their own compositions, paving the way for a bright future as a group of tight-knit, talented musicians. A flawless recording. — Michael B. Smith

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...l=A3jd4vwpua9yk

I was just recently listening to a live concert performance of the dereck trucks band in 2003, some great blues/jazz tunes "to know you, is to love you" sung by the band vocalist, mike mattison, is definitely worth listening. If anyone knows who made that a hit, please respond!

[desdemona]

well if you guys aren't going to respond I'm just going to say BBKING!!!!!!!!!!!!

[desdemona]

Electrifying guitarist and his band let their soul shine during Savannah Music Festival audience.

By Steve Corrigan

Savannah Morning News

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Yeah, he's Southern, born and bred in Jacksonville.

Derek Trucks works some of his slide guitar magic during a set with his Derek Trucks Band during a set Friday night at Orleans Hall for the Savannah Music Festival. Scott Bryant

And, yeah, he rocks, with gut-grinding guitar licks and cleverly cool chords.

But clearly, Derek Trucks isn't following the flight of that old "Free Bird," as evidenced by his electrifying and eclectic performance Friday night in Orleans Hall.

Trucks, 24, and his band touched just about every imaginable musical genre with style and grace, skipping with ease from blues and jazz to funk and soul.

However, Southern rock was not among the mix.

The five-piece Derek Trucks Band has never been about that style. True, he doubles as guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band. It's also true the Brothers' blood flows through his veins. His uncle, drummer Butch Trucks, was an original Allman – and remains one to this day.

And when Derek is on stage with those guys, there's no doubt he can carry his load.

The DTB is another story, and that tone was established by the second song when they started funking the place up.

Kofi Burbridge of the Derek Trucks band takes a solo while his bandmates look on during last night's performance at Orleans Hall. Scott Bryant

Interestingly, the Savannah College of Art and Design venue, just a block from the Savannah Civic Center, was decked out for the 2004 Savannah Music Festival with black tablecloths, pale ale and bottled water.

"'Budweiser Night' was last night," a bow-tie wearing bartender told one patron.

Once the five-piece combo hit the stage, though, old hippies were grooving with the conservative-suit crowd. And the young college kids were having just as much fun.

If there were any doubters in the crowd, drummer Yonrico Scott hammered them away with a searing drum solo that was followed flawlessly by Kofi Burbridge on flute. All the while, Todd Smallie on bass kept things moving along at just the right pace.

The soul on this night came from singer Mike Mattison, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, slipping onto the stage for a powerful tune or two, only to slide back off.

All the while, Trucks mixed playfully with his bandmates. Best of all, though, was the give and take between Trucks and Burbridge.

One minute, Burbridge was on flute, the next on keyboards – floating and then flying.

Then Trucks would step in and bring it all home with an amazing run on his slide guitar.

Trucks' red guitar, a Gibson SG, is identical to the one the late Duane Allman once played.

On this night, Duane would have gladly shared the stage – and licks – with Trucks and his band.

http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/040304/...rektrucks.shtml

[Umma]

thanks desdemona ... we do read even if we're a bit slow to respond at times ;)

keep posting :good job:

[joeyz]

I had the pleasure of seeing this guy at the Georgia Theater in Athens, Ga last year... his "unkie" Greg played there also a about a week before (as Greg Allman and Friends). This kid is amazing... by far the best slide guitarist I have ever seen at a live show. I can't wait until he comes back to Athens. :strumma:

Edited April 11, 2004 by joeyz