Tedeschi Trucks Band (Page 5 of 9)

I believe you can see both Derek's and Susan's personalities shine though when they are on stage. Case in point...one of the security people at the Riverside Theater was trying to keep aisles clear and keep people who weren't seated in the front row away from the front of the stage. Well, as the show ended and before the encores began, he got a little more boisterous and aggressive and I could see Susan did not care for that. As the crowd continued to applaud asking for the encores and the band started to come out, Susan came right to the end of the stage and yelled really loud, "Hey!!!". She got the security guard's attention and told him in no uncertain terms that she and the band didn't mind the people there. And with that, all kinds of people came to the front of the theater for the encores.

Derek, on the other hand, I believe is much more shy and introspective. He's very intense on his playing and yet, does smile and laugh once in a while. He was getting a pretty good chuckle watching some of the crowd dancing in front of the stage. And yet, he stood and watched his wife "handle" the security personnel. From what you can tell just by watching them is that they compliment each other not only in their music, but in their lives away from the stage.

Later, on our way back to our car, we were walking along the Riverwalk past the side of the theater and came upon Derek. Apparently, he had come out through a back alley way to say goodbye to a couple of friends. I stood there and tried to get a good picture of him, but as it turned out, it wasn't very good. As he was about to leave I said to him, "Joe Bonamassa says hello!". He immediately stopped, looked at me and smiled and asked what Joe had been up to. I told Derek that Joe recently had come off tour with BCC and was supposedly resting. But then I said to him, "You know Joe, he almost never rests!" He smiled and then asked if I could get a message to Joe and said, "Please say hello back to Joe from me." He was very gracious and explained he had to get going.

So, if you're reading this Joe, Derek Trucks says, "Hello Joe!"

Roy

I saw DTB in 2006 or there about. Then again just as they were coming off the Grammy win for Already Free. The pace of both shows was just a bit plodding. There were moments of inspiration but it was a long 90min plus. I'm just saying TTB was a quick 90 plus. I didn't mind being on my feet. That is what I guess I mean. Nothing personal about Derek being a bit boring and understated on stage. It was inconsequential with the rest of the band being energized it really didn't matter that he was not animated. His solo show though is a different animal. Mike was seated with a broken foot when he fronted the DTB here. So there was nothing but Koffi to entertain. I love Derek's playing. I have spoken briefly with him. He is a gentle and intelligent guy. I just think the show, and I'm about the show is a whole different animal with Susan and the current band. I had never seen Susan before. Way beyond my expectations. I would travel to see it again.  I would bring people to see it. I could sell it.

Roy, You & Me, Gentlemen of our caliber, although cheapskates in our minds, not at heart, are not about cheap with dates......very much! 
And the best part of that smile was probably going back to the Hit-Hot August Blues Festival August 15, 2009, when Joe got to jam with the Derek Trucks Band on a real '59 Les Paul ( http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=17052 ) that was likely an inspiration for Joe to obtain his own!!!!!!!
George's recollection of that day, and that specific event only 2 looooong ( I say long because L K at ALL the things Joe has been up to since then people!) years ago:
http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtop … 33#p117633

Rock ON & Keep the Faith & the Smiling Faces From Center Ring of the Nostalgia Circus,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

For all you TTB fans out there.  New show added for Warner Theater in DC for Friday 10/28.  Pre-sale is on now at their website.  Started at noon.

Saw them at the Tower in Philly last month with Steve Earle and it was a blast.  Will be great time before Joe's east coast swing.   The fall is looking good!!!

It is mutual, Roy.  And it not just looks (which fade) or talent (which is only a nominal part of a relationship at the personal level).  They have that in their hearts and souls.  I can see it. Capital "S" Special.

Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

You got that right Jim. That album doesn't do them justice.  I may have mentioned before that Ken and I have been following Derek since he was 12 years old and he, like Joe, was a true child prodigy.  His music has definitely evolved over the years but since he hooked up with Susan it has become pure magic.  Like you said, there's so much going on when you're watching the whole band live. So much music. I know we'll be seeing them at the Wanee Festival in April and maybe sooner if they come around.  This is a band worth traveling to see.  Just love em.

Just booked tickets to see TTB in Harrisburg, PA on November 30! Saw them at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton a few weeks back, it was a great show. The Forum in Harrisburg is a great venue, very intimate. Tickets for this show go on sale next Tuesday but if you are a member of TTB's site the pre-sale started this morning at 10. No code needed, just follow the links on the website.

What an awful mix last night!!....my brother and I left after 45 minutes......$80 tickets, great seats, didnt matter....my bro paid for everything since I covered him in Reno when JB played there last time, poor guy....and the hoodlums walking around that area were worriesom to us.....Stockton has to be one of the worst big cities in the US, avoid it....

Shred ****where the heck is the coffee in this house?****.....PS.....had at least 10 people come up to me and tell me JB coming to Sac in April...."no kidding, I never knew, thank you"