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The Derek Trucks Band: Songlines
by Doug Collette
Songlines will be a likely candidate for Best of 2006 lists in any number of genres--jazz, rock, jam band--and not just because it continues the eclectic course set by Derek Trucks since he began recording. (Covers included here range from Rahsaan Roland Kirk to Taj Mahal and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.) This album completely captures the diverse strengths of the group and its leader.
Loyal DTB fans may be disappointed looking at the track list to find material played regularly ...
Continue ReadingThe Derek Trucks Band: Live At The Georgia Theatre
by Doug Collette
The development of the Derek Trucks Band has followed a progression that appears to be the perfect marketing plan. But there’s nothing any more contrived about the sequence of events than there is simply the music itself. The release of the band's diverse major label debut, Joyful Noise , segued smoothly to the next year’s almost-all instrumental Soul Serenade (actually recorded before Noise but held up in legalities), demonstrating why seeing DTB live had become such a powerful experience.
No ...
Continue ReadingThe Derek Trucks Band: Soul Serenade
by C. Michael Bailey
Soul Serenade is the fourth commercial release for Allman Brothers guitarist Derek Trucks. A second generation band member (the guitarist is the nephew of drummer Butch Trucks), Mr. Trucks studied carefully the lead and slide guitar styles of the late Duane Allman, incorporating the elder Allman’s propensity for crossing music genera lines at will into his own personal philosophy. Derek Trucks may safely be considered the logical extension of the art of Duane Allman without simply being an imitation.
Continue ReadingDerek Trucks Band: 2010 Hiatus
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The Derek Trucks Band To Go On Hiatus In 2010
The Derek Trucks Band After 16 years of relentless touring, and a fantastic 2009 that featured the release of Already Free, and a World Tour that brought the band to more than a dozen countries on four continents, The Derek Trucks Band is taking a hiatus in 2010. There are still a number of dTb dates scheduled throughout November and December of 2009 - details below.
To commemorate a stellar ...
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Derek Trucks Band | 04.15 | S.F.
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Words by: Eric Podolsky | Images by: Susan J. Weiand
Derek Trucks Band :: 04.15.09 :: The Grand Ballroom :: San Francisco, CA
Derek Trucks :: 04.15 :: San Francisco Derek Trucks has spent some time in the national spotlight in the past few years (touring with Clapton, appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone, Allman Brothers' 40th anniversary Beacon run, etc.), and based on raw musical talent, there are few who deserve it more. There is no doubt ...
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Derek Trucks Band: Live EP
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THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND SUPPORTS 'RECORD STORE DAY' WITH THE RELEASE OF LIVE, LIMITED EDITION EP ALREADY LIVE IN STORES APRIL 18
The Derek Trucks Band In honor of “Record Store Day," The Derek Trucks Band will release Already Live (Sony/Victor Records) - a five song EP consisting of live recordings from the band's latest and critically acclaimed album Already Free, as well as fan favorites from their live performances such as “My Favorite Things" and ...
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Derek Trucks Band: Grindin' Toward Freedom
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By: Dennis Cook
The Derek Trucks Band These days The Derek Trucks Band is getting known for what they do that's unique to them, and not just their bandleader's associations with the Allman Brothers or Eric Clapton.
“It definitely feels like there's a little shift going on," says Derek Trucks. “For the last few years, with the Clapton tour and everything else, I think our music is finally lining ...
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Derek Trucks Band | 11.07.08 | NYC
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Words by: Eric Liebetrau | Images by: Hiroya Wakabayashi
Derek Trucks Band :: 11.07.08 :: Blender Theater :: New York, NY
The Derek Trucks Band In the mid-'90s, Derek Trucks began gaining cred for his work in the Allman Brothers Band, mainly due to his strikingly accurate approximation of the classic slide guitar of the late Duane Allman. Given his age (he first played with the legendary band while still in his early teens) ...
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Derek Trucks Band: Already Free
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THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND SET TO RELEASE ALREADY FREE ON JANUARY 13, 2009
Listen to “Down In The Flood".
“Three things worth knowing about Derek Trucks: He is young, he is a veteran, and he is the most awe-inspiring electric slide guitar player performing today." -Ashley Kahn, Wall Street Journal
“One of the best guitar players out there." -Willie Nelson
Derek Trucks Band One of the most critically acclaimed guitarists and the youngest musician to be named in Rolling Stone's ...
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Derek Trucks Band | 09.06.08 | Chicago
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Words by: Herschel Concepcion | Images by: Howard Kaplan
Derek Trucks Band & Lubriphonic :: 09.06.08 :: Vic Theatre :: Chicago, IL
Derek Trucks :: 09.06 :: Chicago With a delightful combination of American blues, jazz and world music, the Derek Trucks Band is redefining it all in an era where it seems like everything's already been done. Defined by Derek Trucks's raunchy, rippin' slide guitar, the band's sound taps into the realm of ...
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Derek Trucks Band's Label Debut "Joyful Noise" Just Released On Columbia Records
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All About Jazz
Only 23 years old, this young master of the slide guitar has been touring since the age of 11. Derek's debut album for Columbia, Joyful Noise is a genre busting collection of both incendiary instrumental workouts and passionate vocal tunes. The Derek Trucks Band (Derek Trucks: guitar; Todd Smallie: bass, Kofi Burbridge: keyboards, flute and vocals, and Yonrico Scott, drums and vocals) will soon celebrate their 10th anniversary. Guest vocalists on the new cd include r&b and rock hall of ...
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