03.09.10
Recently, we asked fans to submit their ideas for the name of The Derek Trucks Band’s upcoming live album. You delivered, with hundreds of suggestions, and now we’re thrilled to announce that a fan’s submission has been chosen as the title of dTb’s new live album!
Before we get to the big reveal… We want to thank BlueGuy84 for his winning submission. In a strange cosmic coincidence, DerekTrucks.com user BlueGuy84 came up with the same name that dTb bassist Todd Smallie did for the album title, on the same week no less. Clearly it was meant to be. Unfortunately we’ve been unable to get in touch with this user to let him know that his suggestion has been chosen. However, credit is due to both BlueGuy84 and Todd Smallie for coming up with the title.
So with a tip of the cap to these two men, get ready for The Derek Trucks Band – Roadsongs.
Roadsongs is a live double album, compiled from two spectacular dTb shows in April at Chicago’s Park West. On both nights, the band was joined by a stellar horn section – Paul Garrett (Trumpet), Mace Hibbard (Saxophone), and Kevin Hyde (Trombone) – you’ll hear them loud and clear on Roadsongs. You’ll also hear some classic dTb arrangements on an official live release for the first time, including a scorching take on Allen Toussaint’s “Get Out My Life Woman,” and an awe-inspiring, 14-minute run through “Afro Blue,” a song popularized by John Coltrane.
We’ll have much more information on Roadsongs in the coming weeks, including the full track listing, album artwork and release date. Stay tuned to DerekTrucks.com for all the latest, and thanks to all the fans for helping Roadsongs become a reality!
Before we get to the big reveal… We want to thank BlueGuy84 for his winning submission. In a strange cosmic coincidence, DerekTrucks.com user BlueGuy84 came up with the same name that dTb bassist Todd Smallie did for the album title, on the same week no less. Clearly it was meant to be. Unfortunately we’ve been unable to get in touch with this user to let him know that his suggestion has been chosen. However, credit is due to both BlueGuy84 and Todd Smallie for coming up with the title.
So with a tip of the cap to these two men, get ready for The Derek Trucks Band – Roadsongs.
Roadsongs is a live double album, compiled from two spectacular dTb shows in April at Chicago’s Park West. On both nights, the band was joined by a stellar horn section – Paul Garrett (Trumpet), Mace Hibbard (Saxophone), and Kevin Hyde (Trombone) – you’ll hear them loud and clear on Roadsongs. You’ll also hear some classic dTb arrangements on an official live release for the first time, including a scorching take on Allen Toussaint’s “Get Out My Life Woman,” and an awe-inspiring, 14-minute run through “Afro Blue,” a song popularized by John Coltrane.
We’ll have much more information on Roadsongs in the coming weeks, including the full track listing, album artwork and release date. Stay tuned to DerekTrucks.com for all the latest, and thanks to all the fans for helping Roadsongs become a reality!
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Yahoo! Buzz03.01.10
This week on MLB.com, sportswriter and Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Peter Gammons penned a great article about Virgil Trucks, the legendary Detroit Tigers pitcher from the 1950s, and his great-nephew Derek. It's a must-read for any baseball fan and any Derek fan, as Gammons is truly one of the best writers - sports or otherwise - in the business today.
Click here to read Gammons' article "Music Connects Trucks Family".
Click here to read Gammons' article "Music Connects Trucks Family".
02.25.10
On June 3, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band will open for the legendary Jeff Beck at Boston's Bank Of America Pavilion. Tickets are on-sale now and available here. This is the first time that Derek or Susan has shared a bill with Jeff Beck, and anytime two of Rolling Stone's Top 100 Guitarists perform on the same night, it's a special event - don't miss it!
02.23.10
Celebrate Independence Day 2010 with the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, as well as Furthur, The Flaming Lips and many others at the Nateva Festival in Oxford, Maine! On July 4, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band will perform to the crowd at the Northeast's newest festival. For more info on Nateva Festival, click here.
02.20.10
The Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band will perform on April 29 at House Of Blues - New Orleans - not on the previously announced date of May 1. Our apologies for the error.
02.18.10
This weekend, February 19-21, the acclaimed NPR radio program Mountain Stage will air a live performance from The Derek Trucks Band's 2009 show in West Virginia. Be sure to tune in to catch the dTb's set - to find out when and where Mountain Stage is airing in your area. click here to find your local affiliate.
02.10.10
In honor of the dTb's GRAMMY win, the dTb Official Store is offering some serious savings to fans. From now until March 15, every piece of apparel and every poster in the dTb Store will be discounted up to 75%! Plus, we're offering free shipping on all orders over $55, so don't be shy. Stop by today, stock up on dTb merch, and save big in the process.
02.02.10
In 2010, fans of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have many reasons to be excited. After sharing the stage countless times, and performing on each other's respective GRAMMY-nominated albums in 2009, the formidable husband-and-wife duo are joining forces for a handful of special dates. Both Derek & Susan are taking some time off this year for much needed family time, but as life-long performers they won't be able to resist hitting the road and taking the stage to play music with friends. The Trucks/Tedeschi family plans to use 2010 as an opportunity to try out new ideas and songs so stay tuned for some surprises.
The first concert for the new band will be a headlining appearance at the Savannah Music Festival on April 1. From there, the group will play at Wanee Music Festival on April 17 before heading to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for a performance on April 30. After that, they will play at Mountain Jam on June 5. Additional dates will be announced shortly.
The first concert for the new band will be a headlining appearance at the Savannah Music Festival on April 1. From there, the group will play at Wanee Music Festival on April 17 before heading to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for a performance on April 30. After that, they will play at Mountain Jam on June 5. Additional dates will be announced shortly.
01.31.10
Congratulations to The Derek Trucks Band, who just moments ago were awarded their first GRAMMY! Already Free took home the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Blues Album against some special competition, including Susan Tedeschi, whose wonderful album Back To The River was also nominated in the same category.
Yonrico Scott accepted the award on behalf of the band. We'll have more GRAMMY coverage for you, including Yonrico's journal of his time in LA, coming soon, but until then, congrats and thank you to you all for supporting dTb!
Yonrico Scott accepted the award on behalf of the band. We'll have more GRAMMY coverage for you, including Yonrico's journal of his time in LA, coming soon, but until then, congrats and thank you to you all for supporting dTb!
01.28.10
A few weeks ago, we launched the dTb Historical Photo Project, and asked fans to submit their best pictures of The Derek Trucks Band from over the years. We've seen 400 great submissions, but we still want to see more! That's why we're extending the deadline for submissions until February 19, 2010.
So far, we've seen some real standout photos from the 2009 Tour, but we're hoping to see more photos from the band's early years in these next few weeks. If you or your friends saw dTb in the 1990's or early-2000's, and have photos, please add them to the dTb HIstorical Photo Gallery, and dTb might end up using your photo in the packaging of their new live album! Good luck!
So far, we've seen some real standout photos from the 2009 Tour, but we're hoping to see more photos from the band's early years in these next few weeks. If you or your friends saw dTb in the 1990's or early-2000's, and have photos, please add them to the dTb HIstorical Photo Gallery, and dTb might end up using your photo in the packaging of their new live album! Good luck!
01.22.10
As The Derek Trucks Band puts the finishing touches on the upcoming live album, we are once again asking the community of fans and friends to be a part of the process. First, we asked you to send your best photos of the band for use in the album packaging, and even after 300 photos, great ones are still being added every day.
Now, here’s a chance to leave a mark on dTb’s new album in a big way, and anyone can help: send us your best ideas for the name of the album itself.
There’s a new Message Board where anybody can submit their favorite potential album titles. Post your own ideas check out and discuss other fans’ submissions, and there’s a chance that The Derek Trucks Band will use your album title for their new live album! No guarantees, but we know that you have some great ideas… So let’s hear ‘em!
Click here to go to the Forum and submit your ideas for the title of dTb's live album!
Now, here’s a chance to leave a mark on dTb’s new album in a big way, and anyone can help: send us your best ideas for the name of the album itself.
There’s a new Message Board where anybody can submit their favorite potential album titles. Post your own ideas check out and discuss other fans’ submissions, and there’s a chance that The Derek Trucks Band will use your album title for their new live album! No guarantees, but we know that you have some great ideas… So let’s hear ‘em!
Click here to go to the Forum and submit your ideas for the title of dTb's live album!
