Tedeschi Trucks Band: Tiny Desk Concert

March 25, 2016 by FELIX CONTRERAS
When singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi sings and plays, you can hear the sound move from the Mississippi Delta up to Chicago. As this video shows, she can dispense uptempo dance grooves and coax her voice around the anguished lyric of the blues.
At the same time, guitarist Derek Trucks seems to summon forth the entirety of contemporary music when he slides his bottle neck up and down the fretboard. As you'll see, The Tedeschi Trucks Band functions in the service of a collective vision that celebrates the blues, jazz and so much more.
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Set List:
"Just As Strange"
"Don't Know What It Is"
"Anyhow"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Felix Contreras, Niki Walker; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Kevin Wait; Videographers: Niki Walker, Kara Frame, Cameron Robert, Morgan McCloy; Production Assistant: Jackson Sinnenberg; Photo: Matailong Du/NPR.
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[@janmayor4244]

Thank You So Very Much !!

[@cactu5jack]

Lol u wild for dis 💀

[@user-ju7ze9to4k]

Can you leftists stop talking about race for five minutes? No, you can’t. Insufferable.

[@pjsparks3810]

Good one!!

[@paulchurch6265]

​@@cactu5jackI

[@Kengouru]

Please give the Tiny Desk sound engineer a Nobel Prize!

[@steffiduarte8347]

Can you tell me why? Just curious to know.

[@Kengouru]

@@mortrock Is that what I said? Or is it what you think? Why is there always that one person who needs to bring negativity into everything they get their hands on?

[@Kengouru]

@@steffiduarte8347 Because he manages to bring out every little nuance, every little sound. It's hard to do that, especially with a full band playing in such a small room. Susan and Derek give me goosebumps as it is, but with this quality of sound it's just a different story

[@steffifernandes5192]

@@Kengouruhey thanks for replying! My bro is a sound engineer hence I asked :) I’ve shared this with him to see what he thinks too! You don’t see a lot of people appreciating the people that can’t be seen doing the work too !

[@paulcrosslin]

The sound on these concerts is better than Live Production for these bands.

[@lukaswensting5763]

I've developed a habit of returning to this.

[@jayweaver6430]

3× a week typically

[@xKaRBoNiTe]

@@jayweaver6430 those are rookie numbers you gotta get those numbers up!

[@Mchilde1313]

It's my smoking go to after work

[@jesscity1]

@@Mchilde1313 yaaaaaas. Love that dirty bass line. This is hottest vid on KZbin

[@fairlightdetorres5974]

Haha, same!

[@richardkirsten6880]

Susan and Derek are my absolute favorites and are helping me cope with my wife's Alzheimer's. Their music takes me away and gives me a break from reality. Thank you guys, Love you!!

[@joellemaster998]

i just went thru dementia with my step father,and then also lost my dad to covid. i definatley found some peace with music,and im glad you have too,good luck to you brother,and stay strong,god bless!

[@josephbuonfiglio9442]

Please see a reliable doctor that practices naturopathic medicine. Get Well!

[@EchosLens]

My mom had Alzheimer's and I feel for you. It's not easy!

[@PropagarPalavradeDeus22SJ]

There is a plant called Salvia here in Brazil that is very effective in fighting Alzheimer's. But believe in the name that has power, Jesus, and seek his presence through the Holy Scriptures and prayer, and he can heal. Just believe.

[@Sameold87]

I'm from Europe, I love you guys for this unique tone of music, thank you so much.

[@alexprescott5896]

Derek is so good that most people comment about him instead of Susan. She’s SO good. They are all so good but singing is so hard and Susan always kills it. Pitch perfect in a really hard way

[@user-rd4ss6wx9s]

True story.

[@mortenhansen3455]

They are no thing less than great!

[@MS-fb3xf]

She's always been such a sleeper talent. She looks so unassuming, like someone in front of you at Starbucks. Then she belts it out so effortlessly that it looks easy.

[@JKoooozie]

Sings to your soul

[@compucorder64]

It's true, her singing performance is awesome here. Her and Marcus King are two of my favourite singers of this kind. Would love to see them collaborate. Zach Person has a really good voice too. Madison Cunningham is a great performer too. It bugs me a bit sometimes at the constant internet meme of music is not good these days. Makes no sense, if you just search around listening.

[@trouper1127]

Never have I seen someone hit a solo that hard while maintaining the facial expression of reading the morning paper LOL. This band is ridiculously talented.

[@lmnopotay7433]

How tha hell did they fit two drummers in that little room. By tha way tha band kicks ass.

[@petecooked7125]

I saw derek trucks band in philly. Im rockin out at the bar, so i turn around and see an expression that was just meh. Dam hes good

[@lmnopotay7433]

@@petecooked7125 My buddy went to go see them here near Houston and got to meet him and he said that he was a super nice guy and him and tha band kicked some fucking ass. That's how my buddy said it. 😀

[@indigogirl17]

Derek Trucks is the bomb.com of guitarists

[@lukevaughan7706]

CORRECT !

[@patbalint1446]

First of all, the Tiny Desk Concert sound engineers must be amazing. Eleven people up there and it is all crystal clear and you can hear everyone. Second, I love Susan's smiles when Derek is soloing.

[@zac3392]

Pat Balint Yeah they ought to get together or something...

[@mrs2807]

@@zac3392 They've been married since 2001

[@zac3392]

@@mrs2807 *Sigh... Nobody gets my jokes...

[@DragonettiDean]

The magic of hyper cardioid microphones and maybe some over dubbing! They are also amazing musicians who are holding back on their power. The fact that the vocals came out this well is in part due to the engineers. The mix is very good in a less than ideal room.

[@joleneloveland2942]

@@zac3392 I do! Didn't fly over this one! Lol

[@mogglie]

Scrolled through the comments. And no comment about the crazy sax solo at 8:30. He just shots of and take the whole gig to another genre. A complete different place. And it’s tasteful and fits right in. Genius. I love it.

[@juliandavids7476]

a true Jazz man solo..

[@cara1957]

Absolutely!!❤

[@amylewis5830]

Seriously!! He went deeeeep

[@mattmcwilliams5358]

It's not soul, it's squirellin'. That's jazz and jazz is for tossers.

[@Raichulula]

he's got the holy ghost in him

[@hmw3]

Transition into “Anyhow” with Derek’s guitar, Susan looking over and then her emotional vocal layering in… makes a grown man wanna cry. Bless this light in our world today

[@lesliebrown6428]

You are most correct, and I agree.

[@daveedson32]

I’ve cried every time I hear that track. Stunningly moving.

[@RodrigoLaiho7]

Exactly! Their real/raw feelings are delightful to witness.

[@mortenhansen3455]

They mixed it PERfect!

[@punk137ya]

I need someone to look at me like Susan looks at Derek. Would make it all worth it.

[@JamilAlexandre1]

Dereks true skill lies in his humility and restraint. That being said i could listen to him shred for hours. A true guitar hero.

[@lauraz2896]

Jam Xandre I totally agree and always noticed that when I see them live.

[@tristandeppe5215]

If you practice long enough, anyone can play fast and shred. But being a great guitarist requires patience. It's not about playing a lot of notes; it's about playing the right notes. And then tearing the friggin roof off.

[@JamilAlexandre1]

@@tristandeppe5215 Agreed my friend! It's all about the soul.

[@heise76]

Greatest guitar player on the planet for exactly that reason!! But every once in a while he lets loose and.....man!!!

[@threepeater]

Agreed, the power is in the humility and the Truth, Soul, and restraint

[@StephenPickering]

This is the best TDC I've ever seen. If they had been around in the 70's they'd been as big as the Stones and Zep. Her voice is unreal.

[@-GuitarZero]

She's channeling some power. Her voice is ridiculously awesome.

[@michaellindahl9856]

Bonnie Raitt II Absolutely fabulous

[@trentgibson6358]

The songs are different but the magic of this band is… he’ll just listen to it. Watch them. This is magic.

[@gringoloco4]

If by unreal you mean overbearing af, then yes … unreal.

[@ArkyMalarkey]

@@tdb517: So you’re saying Jagger’s voice is great and the musicians are too?

[@mattkane5329]

The patience that allowed Derek Trucks to become such a penultimate guitarist also serves him well to be a Jacksonville Jaguars fan

[@lesliebrown6428]

Awesome comment. Did you see the jags soundly thrashed the Titans this past Sunday?? Things are coming together, finally. Love Tedeshi-Trucks band & the Jags.

[@mattkane5329]

@@lesliebrown6428 yes. Loved it. But don't get me started...😆

[@lesliebrown6428]

On the Jags or Derek Trucks??

[@DavidDiLillo]

Think you mean preeminent ;) penultimate means second to last

[@jimhaas8901]

You may want to look up the definition of “penultimate”.

[@smookey187]

What a voice she has

[@ijmad]

I have just discovered this band and I am blown away by Susan's voice. Smooth as warm butter but with a hint of the butter knife!

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

@@ijmad well said, i might borrow that phrase!

[@lorikolb9577]

Derek is a wizard , and Susan is an alchemist. Together with their band, pure magic!

[@TheSteinbitt]

You should check out Derek trucks band, 10x this gang:)

[@captain007ish1]

@@TheSteinbitt not anymore, new albums are his best work

[@omeletpants]

Are they a rock band....Yes Are they a soul band....Yes Are they a blues band..Yes Are they a funk band....Yes

[@iwct]

omeletpants - a bit of jazz too 😉

[@77salad57]

Wow.... You must be a genius :) Very good comment!

[@fez3327]

But Zydeco ?!?

[@fez3327]

Zydeco is Funk+Blues I guess... :-)

[@ciarancosgrave]

There's a bit of country in there too.

[@fvrs3411]

The guys on backing vocals are really enjoying it. Great to see people do stuff they love.

[@smuuthbrane7029]

Rest in Power Kofi

[@awake1251]

Yes I agree! What a set this is!

[@TheVinylMix]

It's what I loooooove sooooo much about music, it isnt just the music or the style... its the emotion, the happiness & the joy it brings, nothing really brings ppl together on this planet quite like music

[@GregoryGeller]

I can't believe I've gone so long without discovering Tedeschi Trucks. Such beautiful, soulful songs. Susan's voice is so resonant and powerful. I could listen to her sing all day.

[@jimhoover4060]

See derek trucks do Layla at 13

[@Baseballnfj]

Derek and Susan have been playing together for a long.... long time and you can tell

[@janflewelling6277]

My husband and I became aware of Derek's talent through some televised Allman Bros concerts and we were hooked. Started looking for him here and come to find he is partnered with this musical Unicorn and the tightest most joyful band I've come across in decades. What a find, what a treasure. KZbin has enriched my musical landscape beyond measure.

[@claudiabailey5302]

They formed in 2010 and I am just finding out about them today, shame on me.

[@absolutryde]

Welcome to the fold. Another great band today is Blackberry Smoke. Give them a listen. No horn section, but a VERY good live band.

[@michaelbowe1485]

most talent i've ever seen out of someone wearing a jaguars logo!

[@garylaubscher9914]

+Michael Bowe LOL Got that right , but I still like the QB, got to some protection, and some receivers, but this band has a lot of talent!!!

[@deserthealing5985]

Michael Bowe Ha!

[@jackrichardharmandee8364]

Michael Bowe jax @ superbowl this year with these guys at half time what a day that would be

[@williamellis6963]

except for today

[@michaelbowe1485]

comment still stands

[@stevenmatheson3039]

How lucky are we that the greatest living guitar player happened to fall in love with Bonnie Raitt 2.0 and they decided to form a rock and blues revival band?? Unreal this band. Unreal.

[@evanlosh7120]

It’s true, he is the best guitarist alive

[@aminchemarkhi8931]

clapton is still alive my man

[@NoodleMcGee]

Buddy Guy isn't dead as far as I know. Someone may want to check on that, actually.

[@bekimveseli6265]

Ureal band?as the energy that they give always

[@grantdyble3472]

Personally I think he’s a bit luckier than she is…

[@johncornell1335]

The transition to “Anyhow” is so captivating.

[@sonamhf]

After that Sax solo, the slow strumming of Derek's open tuning guitar gave me goosebumps cause I recognized what song was coming next

[@PaxilRose]

I love how they picked their set list to showcase everyone. Horns,backup vocals. Pound for pound, best band touring, anywhere on Earth.

[@E-d1d3]

I think one big reason you pretty much only see Midnight In Harlem getting reaction videos (not copywright struck) is because Mike M gets paid.

[@nathanielvargas3863]

That was one of my favorite parts of seeing them play live. Every member was given a chance to shine.

[@joecharles5368]

Saw her in 2000 Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Check out who played that weekend. Anyway I lived in Golden Co. Seen these guys 5 times at Red Rocks✌️🤙.

[@mickkev]

What can I say? This band probably really represents what American music is really about - combining blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, with all kinds of music instruments in such a cohesive way! Wow!!!

[@markrigsby2107]

Mickey Chiu True,true

[@cgavin1]

All kinds of races too.

[@jjaywill]

Mickey Chiu well put!

[@internetpeople6113]

And gender too..

[@alexbowie6316]

So much quality, feel, techniqe on show. Susan is a soul bomb and Derek is the coolest of all the guitar greats..............that finger style man! The rest of the band are sooo good.

[@Courtneyheu]

pretty sure this is the best ever tiny desk concert.

[@gdfggggg]

Courtney Heuwinkel it is pretty amazing

[@fab3129]

Hard call. But it's definitely my favorite!!

[@colechalklen689]

Robert cray is a contender?

[@BryanSorensen]

They are top level. But, check out Anderson Paak.

[@daowens]

Most definitely. Just amazing.

[@obortolini]

Set List "Just As Strange" 0:00 - 3:34 "Don't know What it is" 3:46 - 9:57 "Anyhow" 9:58 - 17:25

[@youngheffeh5691]

Doing God work!

[@lochwinnoch]

As incredible a guitarist Derek Trucks is, I think I love most that he always has his eyes shut. The man seems to just LOVE the music, even after all these years.

[@johnnyfranco-adams2157]

Do you play any instruments?? Because that feeling is incredible lol! I hope you can experience it one day also!

[@MikeBikerKickstand]

I watch a lot of these NPR Tiny Desk concerts and I'm always super impressed with the sound mix and engineering. I realize they use top notch gear and the artists are great, but you gotta know your shit in order to capture everything that's going on and get the mix right. What ever they're getting paid, it's probably not enough.

[@GuitarJawn]

Especially with a big band like TTB, great job to them

[@lmnopotay7433]

She reminds me of Bonnie Hunt who I've always had a crush on.

[@ugmodude]

Absolutely correct. Much respect to the TDC engineers

[@skierpage]

@@ugmodude those great engineers are Josh Rogosin and Kevin Wait. Read "Tiny Tech Tips: Microphones" on NPR and its video "How we record audio at the Tiny Desk."

[@ugmodude]

@@skierpage thanks for the info! I am on.my way to check out your link. Rawk on!

[@wladekwloszcz3803]

not everything is lost for America, when you produce humans like these guys.

[@douglasbuck8986]

YEP - HUMANS EACH ONE OF THEM...........EACH WITH THEIR OWN GIFTS AND SHORTCOMINGS........ WHEN WE FIGURE THAT OUT AND QUIT PIGEON HOLING PEOPLE IN TO POLITICALLY MOTIVATED SLOTS FOR PERSONAL GAIN? WE CAN GET BACK TO WHERE WE ALMOST WERE....... THE SCAB HAD ALMOST HEALED..........

[@shivapejman8155]

I just came home from their concert and thought the same thing.

[@TheSteinbitt]

What a daft comment, Poland isn’t perfect either, America is great, but also filled with contradiction and tension. It always was.

[@wladekwloszcz3803]

@@TheSteinbitt oh, well, we are all humans, "we're supposed to make mistakes' as Billy Joel would sing

[@TheMolacho1]

Susan brings a 250 lb. construction worker to tears every time. What a voice.🎉

[@bookish336]

Susan Tideschi is the best living blues vocalist,male or female,period!

[@barkbarkbarkbarkable]

Susan's voice stands alone on it's own without any "special effects"....just AMAZING !

[@t-turbo7833]

Couldn't agree more. I've listened to this dozens of time and i still get chills in my spine when she sings. This is so amazing

[@jgoodell77]

This is art, this is American Treasure, this something to hold our heads high about.

[@phillipsinc]

I feel the same ! an American Treasure the really brings everyone together. So proud !

[@justfinger]

yes!

[@joseorlando123]

I saw them last year in Manhattan, what an amazing performance!

[@tarjeik7162]

yeah, a bit of payback to the world after 4 yrs of that curse called Trump

[@dublplus3332]

@@tarjeik7162 orange man bad, orange man bad! I agree this music makes the world a better place, but it wasnt made awful in 4 years. Get a grip.

[@lyad3618]

Susan's voice is aligned with her breathing it is so natural. The inflection of her voice aligns with the music PERFECTLY.

[@tkreitler]

I watched this when it was first posted 8 years ago and came back today to watch it again to see if it was as magical as I remembered. It is.

[@michaelbabcock4172]

Susan Tedeschi isn't exactly underrated, but she deserves even more recognition on how bad-ass she is.

[@adamchurvis1]

+Michael Babcock Yeah, she definitely has that "a prison CO would give her a pass" thing about her. She always brings it. Maybe the general populace ought to look at these guys as the new definition of "Professionalism," rather than examples in the business world we've been spoonfed all these years.

[@Esbenmad]

@@adamchurvis1 Awesome awesome awesome blues singer!

[@michaellovell3659]

So much.

[@kewlbns69]

not for nothing but i can remember reading about her in guitar mags back in high school in the 90s. blues bands just aren't as popular as they once were. seemed like they were making a comeback for a bit when she, johnny lang, and kws hit the scene but i guess it never really took off. :/

[@deeohgee4574]

Heard someone say Susan is a National Treasure..I agree..and you can add Derek and the band to that...

[@carlyalbee]

That is the highest concentration of top notch musicians per square foot.

[@miguel967311]

Omg, yes!

[@Grendel53]

VERY high music to air ratio!

[@stevehanford1753]

Yes!

[@petehoward8494]

Comment of the year.

[@ayano746]

The transition from Don't Know What It Is to Anyhow was so magical - it was like watching the sunrise.

[@joaomaia2898]

Still the greatest thing on The Internet.

[@sheepdog457]

Rest easy, Kofi. You are missed.

[@Bepis13]

The story feels exactly like a dream...

[@austinoliver142]

RIP

[@Grendel53]

Amen. And amen.

[@greengolfkid]

I just cried watching and listening to this, lockdown has tainted me and I haven't explored any new music. This has just blown my mind. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@petehoward8494]

Yes. I have been on a mission to find live music since the shutdowns...it ain't out there. I want to know WHY.

[@davidlindenbaum9182]

Same. Like seriously I broke down a bit in euphoria of seeing and hearing this OUT OF NOWHERE... had phone in pocket just randomly playing.. and then this hit my ear drums like it was sent straight from heaven.

[@danielch89]

X2

[@soulshakedown1013]

🎵🌀🎵

[@justincolburn705]

@@davidlindenbaum9182 I've see them live a few times. It's even better! Hopefully you get to see them

[@tommymozier3663]

I’ve seen this a hundred times and I still get chills during Susan’s hook in Anyhow

[@BemnetNegash726]

I am so obsessed with listening to Susan sing

[@KingTabor]

The audio mix is incredible, long live to the TDC series!

[@TheCrowHawk]

Freakin amazing

[@tompaclock]

I actually prefer listening to this compared to the studio version. Got WAY more energy!

[@faustobrusamolino6345]

fully agree with all comments, incredible audio mix, great energy and performance, and the bassist is killing it!!!

[@raulmccartney8795]

tompaclock Live versions are always better.

[@charlottec9995]

Live music is better, bumper stickers should be issued ... Neil Young

[@stevetrivago]

Derek was born to play and she was born to sing.. Tight band. ☮️💟💯🎬

[@tedrosner5849]

m.facebook.com/tedrosner/albums/1637975670971/

[@samviscomi14]

Susan isn’t too shabby on guitar either. She can sure play

[@susiesnyder5623]

She plays damn good...

[@furieuxx]

@@samviscomi14 She can play for sure ... but when Jonathan plays it just sounds like it's otherworldly. Like his soul is plugged into the spirit of the music.

[@samviscomi14]

furieuxx who is Jonathan?

[@johnnym.wright7644]

Soo much soul in this girls voice.👍

[@rebeccawhite2582]

"woman's."

[@jeremyalm9006]

​@@rebeccawhite2582 "goddess'"

[@BDRichmondify]

I can't even imagine what it must feel like to be talented enough as a musician to be included in a band like this. Must truly be magical...

[@Chilinoploppy]

Like how Susan forgets the words on "Any How" looks at Derrick, he smiles ever so slightly. She finishes the rest and giggles lol! Everyone messes up. It's how you recover that matters. Most people probably didn't even catch it.

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

This band rekindles my faith in the soul of humanity.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

"the soul of humanity", wtf is that?

[@Guitar_Doctor]

Sean McAleavy. amen brother

[@smp22]

Amen and rock on!

[@thegreatgigindisguise4446]

Its a secret club and you are not invited.

[@lynnhastings7402]

the beaity of the human spirit AL.

[@stevereed8786]

If you ever get the chance to see this amazing band I promise you will have fun. TTB is like no other.

[@melissadepew12]

they are in the lineup of Willie Nelson's Outlaw County festival and I get to see them in September 🤩

[@stevereed8786]

@@melissadepew12 If this is your first time seeing TTB then your in for a really good night. She is amazing. Need I say anything about Derek. About the time she pick's up the Turquoise Fender you should be at peace with everything. I was fortunate to see her play lead more then usual. It was one of the best concerts ever. An I have seen everybody. You'll have a good time

[@TooLittleInfo]

I just found out they are touring in Japan this October, which is my birthday month. I'm tracking flights to see if I can swing a birthday trip to see them, it would be so amazing. That's basically the closest place that I would be able to see them.

[@stevereed8786]

@@TooLittleInfo Libra? I hope you can pull it off. It will be worth it.

[@TooLittleInfo]

@@stevereed8786 yes, Libra. And thank you!

[@brianschroth7078]

Second song - when the horns come in, it must have blown that tiny room away! Everybody smiles when it happens! Great energy - always brightens my day to hear these people play.

[@DanteOligueri]

I think they laugh cause the horns were not supposed to play in that section 😂

[@skierpage]

9:10 - 10:40 The end of the tenor sax solo, to the beautiful transition, to Tedeschi's wail at the start of Anyhow is the greatest 90 seconds of live music I've heard in years.

[@furieuxx]

The transition at 10 minutes is incredibly beautiful.

[@Mtisser10]

You can see she spends a good 5 seconds digging deep to get that wail

[@NickGarvey]

Was looking through the comments specifically to see if anyone else had their mind blown by that transition. Amazing

[@bobf5360]

Seriously, if "Anyhow" doesn't cause you to tear up even just a little, you might want to get yourself checked out. I don't know if there's a cure for deafness of the heart, but there's always hope.

[@gregbowerman9222]

She is blantantly flirting with him at the end and he's blushing! I make no claim to really know what's in anyone's heart, but "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8)

[@julianmuller9567]

@@gregbowerman9222 Take those psalms back to bible camp

[@cherryfield8750]

lost CubsFan every single time and now more than ever

[@kennywilliams8203]

I agree,what a beautiful song.

[@joe-e-geo]

10:19 omfg, I swear I got teared-up as soon as she started singing that. This is one joyful, joy-filled band.

[@Zoro007]

Ahhhhh real musicians who can play and a singer who can truly deliver....restored my faith in music...I thank you !

[@chevy4x466]

The consumer has the power to support real music

[@andystangelo]

They are a COMPLETE spiritual experience. The nuances are incredible. Their sound harkens back to those from generations past, and transcends music into an entirely new realm.

[@tridecanone91]

Anyhow (track #3) is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen....a perfect song and perfect performance. And for a band that consistently knocks it out of the park, you can even see it on their faces. This is a special performance.

[@LittleJonnyJed]

The longest and most dangerous journey any human will ever make is the journey to find our heart. This band made me rediscover that journey, the music I have just witnessed is that from the heart. Love you all, keep spreading to the whole world your great talent.

[@keeslogman9368]

Johnny Jed 🤙🏽safe and positive journey... nice words ... yo from new zealand 🇳🇿 bro

[@crosscountrycrusader]

Well said Johnny! Totally feel you. Its easy to get our hopes up and be let down in this world. Just gotta keep rollin and keep dancin. Dont expect much from an individual, but the right ones come along every now and then and help you shine. Be grateful, but dont hang on. Just keep on dancin with all of us. No possession = no harm.

[@rodneysmart9774]

Do you listen to Mike Love from Hawaii?

[@OaksArmorial]

Glad you shared all that on a KZbin comment...

[@jeffreydelallo7311]

This is the this is the best band in the United States of America thank you thank you very much

[@holyfaith7]

To be honest I never heard of her in my life.. I was watching the new silence of the lamb show on CBS and her song came on at that end..I Shazam it and now I'm a fan for the rest of my life...downloading everything from her now...awesome awesome awesome

[@petehoward8494]

Ain't it great to find a new artist that you just LOVE, that you never heard of before? The Best.

[@michaelk584]

See them live; be good to yourself

[@paulamos2817]

Never heard of this band until 2weelks ago to my shame. What a revelation. One of the finest blues voices on the planet.

[@fusionjunkie]

Sublime as always. Rest In Peace Kofi Burbridge.

[@slyfur]

I had no idea he passed and I just looked it up. It was on THIS day (February 15, 2019). Some kind of cosmic energy brought me here. I guess the odds are 1:365'ish, but still. Freaky. :)

[@arumrunner]

There is so much good in this I do not know where to start so I will simply say; It's a pleaser to watch Pro's who are masters of their craft perform music that needs no label as it crosses so many genres . Thank you NPR for sharing. RumRunner

[@CaryG6666]

I dislike most current music. But this group is special. The tight harmonies, Trucks’ guitar chops, and especially Tedeschi’s voice. She’s so incredibly superior to today’s kiddie-pop princesses.

[@freedomtrucker2332]

She reminds me of young Bonnie Raitt ..excellent attention to detail here ..the slide is right on ..love this ..!

[@hnchmen34]

Such an insanely talented group of people and musicians...

[@TheMadisonHang]

the drummer used to be drummer for john mayer continuum era he is great drummer

[@stevehanford1753]

Amen!

[@lawrencelevinson]

And Tim to top it off! What a magical moment in time

[@tommckinnon1005]

What a great band...and that bass man is laying down the underpinning so well....

[@nathanielsaxe3049]

Tim Lefebvre. He's the bee's knees

[@kevinwilliams6103]

Tom McKinnon Sam dude as on bowies blackstar

[@LeeQuarella]

I think he's the dude in some of the Knower vids? I came here just because I spotted him in the thumbnail, his tone is incredible.

[@blisteredblues1255]

Tom McKinnon I love the layers. Grab onto a sound and listen. Always a surprise every time.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

He's tight but no Oteil

[@ericp7680]

I have always preferred bands with 3-5 members. Tedeschi Trucks proves to be special because they exhibit a tightness with almost a dozen people that one rarely sees in a smaller group. From the horn section to the rhythm section (featuring 2 drummers) to the backup singers to the amazing talents of Derek and Susan, everyone adds an element that makes such beautiful noise. I could listen all day to this blues symphony.

[@piercest.claire194]

I don't know if Susan Tedeschi is underrated or underappreciated but I do think she adds to the band just as much as Derek with her amazing vocals and also great guitar playing. Of course Derek is a guitar god so it's hard to compete but I really do think her amazing voice really adds to the soul of the songs and Derek contrasts it with his ripping guitar solos.

[@tff1293]

Agreed, her voice is the sound of the band. When you back and forth between hearing her voice, and his guitar, well you just can't beat that.

[@eltorpedo7774]

I know this is a year old now but... I just saw them about a month ago in NH. I'm a guitarist and I walked away in awe of both of them. He is absolutely on par with the guitar gods. He incorporates slide like a non-slide player and is just sonically different from other guitarists. More inventive. More explosive. Better phrasing. She has three voices. Classic rock power, gospel, and soul. Maybe more. What was amazing to me was that they let the backup singers (3) each take lead vocals on a significant portion of a song. When you are absolute powerhouses, and you hire other absolutely amazing talent to back you up and let them shine, that's being secure, having a good time and serving the music.

[@elledechenestudio]

Yes, I've been following Susan for over 10 years now, she is the linchpin. But Derek is her lodestone. Or is it the other way around? Hard to tell with these two. I'm just glad they got together.

[@aaronp1174]

Underrated only to the ignorant/ ill informed

[@trayrussell7244]

Susan not underrated big artist know her talent and just perhaps she ghost writes for other artist she is the heart and soul of the band

[@alanvaughan2937]

few yrs back my daughter was 16 listening to crap music I took her to Toronto Jazz fest. to see this amazing band few songs in band was playing a beautiful spiritual song looked over at my daughter tears were just flowing {most of the audience myself included} I said to my daughter has your music ever made you feel like that ,she replied didn't know music could do that to you.Was one of the best days of my life ,met Susan and few band members after show such nice humble people ,thanx for the best band ever !!!! she still listens to crap music, some day she will come back ..that I'm sure....

[@gsmarin1]

That is beautiful, nice share

[@truenorth636]

Which song was that?

[@fartknocker8363]

I met them after a show at the auditorium theater in Rochester NY, (Hi Neighbor Alex), they were so cool and gracious.

[@DragonettiDean]

I took my twenty year old daughter to see Santana in Charleston. Same deal. She was totally blown away. She stood through the entire three hour show. I bought tickets to a TTB show in Charlotte this year for my daughters. They sat through the whole show in a steady rain. They loved it.

[@invalide]

Alan Vaughan We Really Do Live In A Society

[@lonestarstatechris]

I’ve never heard anyone play the guitar like Dereck Trucks. Can’t believe I just discovered this band recently, but a lot of great music here on yt to entertain 👌

[@kiekko673]

Probably my favorite band right now. Discovered them, when they were touring with The Black Crowes. Real music, straight from the Soul. ✌️

[@janssensjohnm33]

Derek was pretty much a child prodigy on the guitar. And being the nephew of the legendary Allman Brother's Band drummer Butch Trucks really helped him get his start in the music business.

[@lonestarstatechris]

@@janssensjohnm33 his command of every shade of sound is something I’ve never heard, and I like the fact he lets his guitar do all the talking. So much power in his silent voice.

[@idontuseapick]

People that compare Derek Trucks to God need to calm down. Yeah he’s good, yeah he’s great…but he’s no Derek Trucks 😊

[@bulgieR]

Even more than the musicianship (which is awe-inspiring), they are just so joyful! Their happiness is infectious, it makes me so happy. My new favorite band.

[@noragyenes2132]

Absolutely insane, even Derek squeezed a little smile in it:))

[@feloniousmonk321]

This is like, everything that is great about American music in one package.

[@cicci0salsicci0]

One of the best Tiny Concerts ever.

[@ThatGuy-oc4mv]

Seeing them live at red rocks amphitheater this weekend, can’t wait!

[@johntudisca5]

Have a blast ❤️

[@mbsnyderc]

You got rained on.

[@ThatGuy-oc4mv]

@@mbsnyderc yep! And waited out the delay, still was pouring nonstop but went from the second to last row to the 4th! Fine by me!

[@KelleyG-mj8vy]

The transition from Don’t Know What It Means to Anyhow was IMMACULATE. So smooth.

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

If Bonnie Raitt, The Dave Matthews Band, Etta James, Al Green and The Allman Brothers Band all got together and had a love-child it would sound something like this. Really spectacular. I've always been a Derek Trucks fan but with his wife and her band, it is really next level. After hearing a couple of interviews with Derek and Susan and hearing about what they describe as their love of "American Music" and their influences, this all makes sense. I am going to take it one step further. If I was in a foreign country and somebody asked me to describe America Music...modern American Music....and I wanted to point to one group, one sound, this would be it. America doesn't nee to be "great again". It is great right now. As always, thank you Bob and crew for bringing us truly incredible music in a really remarkable setting. A thousand thank yous and keep up the good work. Bravo!

[@jkanclark]

Ian Arcuri and if that love-child had an affair with Little Feat.

[@billkalivas9750]

I was going to say the same thing. Beat me to it!

[@GlennMcCreedy]

Amen, brother.

[@dream11entertainment9]

It's just good that she doesn't sound like Dave Matthews....

[@joleneloveland2942]

Right on,bro!

[@theraven6836]

One of the greatest bands today most people have never heard of. They are amazing. Real music played by real musicians, no auto tune, no beat detective, and no canned tracks.

[@Grendel53]

Just caught JJ Grey and Mofro in St. Aug. Same same.

[@stevehanford1753]

Agree!!!

[@stumplifter]

Yes! And no egos. They all share the glory and make room for each other... so beautiful.

[@joemurray2523]

Of all the NPR tiny desks, this is the one of the ones I find myself coming back to again and again

[@cst7290]

Me too.

[@gregmoore7446]

Always..

[@gregmoore7446]

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[@VCT3333]

This, Adele and Red Baraat are three I keep coming back to.

[@huntertompkins1068]

I like the way she smiles at him. I hope I find someone like that

[@bobf5360]

honestly, having heard dozens of Tiny Desks and even more live shows of TTB, I still come back here and listen to this one. And one thing occurs to me now- this warrants more than 4.5M views- more people need to hear them, now more than ever maybe.

[@jasonwhite1129]

I personally might account for a good half million of those views😬

[@tiki_trash]

Everyone needs to hear this, at least once.

[@mandmmedia]

Me too! Just saw them in NJ and needed more, so I came back to their Tiny Desk as I do regularly. TTB feeds the soul.

[@DH-lm6kh]

One of the best live acts out there. And their ticket prices are a steal, only $20 last time I saw them

[@penguinista]

Props to the tiny sound engineers! This is butter and that can't be an easy space to record in. Event the vocals sound delightful. What a joy.

[@thehighams]

There's a layer in this performance where some of the musicians acknowledge that it's a weird place to play a show, the sound isn't anything like they're used to and there's glances and nods among them to that end. The funny thing is even though that's going on they still turn in an absolute diamond set that's still picking up serious views even in 2021. Incredible scenes.

[@GlennMosby]

Kudos to the audio engineers; the mix in this is simply incredible

[@lelandrb]

I completely agree

[@bennettp8035]

Derek Trucks is only ever looking at 1 of 2 things, his guitar or his wife.

[@bobf5360]

Of course, the two most beautiful and important things in his life.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

i feel where he's coming from ( except, add drums and a truck on 35s in there for good measure 😂 )

[@juanibarra218]

She's not wearing her ring

[@SongsOfTheMerryEarth]

As it should be.

[@sixthousandblankets]

In that order? 😁

[@FraserFir]

This man, this man is the reason I'm trying to play slide. It's so inspiring to still have modern day guitar heroes that go back to the roots!

[@1dkappe]

I play slide and follow the different schools of art, especially Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor and JB Hutto. Derek is truly gifted and sounds like no other.

[@joojoosasa]

Same. Picked up a slide and just kinda fumbled my way through learning the basics. I'm still very much learning, of course. That being said, with how much reading I did on how difficult it is to figure out how much pressure to use and ask of that, I actually didn't have much trouble finding the balance with the slide. There is still *much* to learn, though. I come back to this, the obvious and famous Trucks/Tedeschi/King/Mayer slide solo and the Crossroads 2010 Midnight in Harlem solo. Those three pieces convinced me that I need to add slide to my "arsenal".

[@bstimy]

Thank God, right? Marcus King is my other favorite like that.

[@wadelomas4543]

I wonder if that’s Dwayne’s medicine bottle.

[@1dkappe]

@@wadelomas4543 there’s a gear interview with Derek where he talks about handing them out to young guitar players at gigs. So, probably not. :-)

[@charlestwisted9890]

I can't imagine that there is a better band stalking the Earth right now, hammering music of all kinds into the souls of those who are listening.

[@WeAreComingHome]

I hope I can see them live sometime. I bet the crowd they draw is chill

[@rickpinter5888]

Govt Mule!! I love TTB and Mule....

[@mckendrick4046]

Book store, Albert Hall... wherethefuckever... everything about this group is pretty much without par these days. Love this group. Just love 'em.

[@frontstreet72]

I could listen to "Anyhow" every day for a year, and still not tire of it That voice, that slide guitar, the incredible ensemble fitting it all together. Splendid!

[@grimonform]

the way Derek's first few notes on the solo at 6:29 just clear the air so well and then we really saucin all the way through. it's hard to explain but those first few notes hit majorly hard for me and you can see Susan feels it too

[@tomc0518]

Around 4 years ago I came here from watching Derek and Susan perform with BB King at the Royal Albert Hall, and 4 years later I can honestly say I've put more hours into listening to anything tedeschi trucks related than hours I've spent eating dinners!

[@alimichelle7068]

that was sickest merge into the next song I've ever heard!!!! Good god damn I love this band!!!!

[@tylerrichardson6461]

yep

[@spacedoginnebraska]

+Ali Michelle Indeed....epic, seamless transition. I kept replaying it over and over again. So silky smooth........

[@rife1234567890]

That's called a segue (song1>song2)

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

+Ali Michelle ohyeah

[@flappycelery]

+Ali Michelle I KNOW, RIGHT!!??? I was like, wow, that was as smooth as good sex...but then it WAS Derrick! :)

[@brittharmon5575]

There are no words to express how much I love this band and appreciate the music they are making. I wish my father was still around. He would have loved this.

[@channongogue]

Britt Harmon he's hearing it.

[@ardee1980]

How. I think Britt meant that he is dead.

[@lualncol]

I think that's what Arthur meant, too.

[@blisteredblues1255]

Britt Harmon my Dad is directly responsible for my love of this band. He passed in Nov. Wish we could've had a drink and cranked this up. He would love these guys.

[@jeremiahwilson1781]

Britt Harmon mine too. My Dad would of loved this. Rite up ole Panama Pat Wilsons alley. Love it.

[@IronMuppet]

For me, even all these years later, the way Susan looks at Derek when he's shredding still brings a small tear to my eye :')

[@paularand947]

This is gonna make me late for work tomorrow, can't stop watching these guys.

[@jas_bataille]

I remember very well when I attended their concert in Montreal about 3 years ago. At one point, band backed off a little bit, and Derek calmly proceeded to approach the front of the stage. He made one note at that moment, and I felt like it suspended time itself. You could feel the audience stopped breathing altogether. Then there was a cheering explosion like I rarely ever experienced. For one note. Best concert I've ever been to, and I've seen a lot.

[@hafizimranYT]

I know what you mean! I’ve been to a couple of TTB gigs, and there are moments in each where I go, “There are good, even great, guitar players. But this guy is a once-in-a-generation guitar player” and just feel thankful to be in witness.

[@aprils6589]

Whenever I watch them perform, Susan's love for Derek sneaks out and is reflected in her singing and on her face. BB King also loved DT and we know that BB was a good judge of amazing talent.

[@dannyteague5741]

I saw this band in 2019 after winning tickets from a radio station. It was in Charlotte NC and it was raining slightly. I knew alot of their music but that concert made me a fan for life.

[@richardarthurmusic]

No way I thought this band was gonna sound like this. Bless you, Tiny Desk....a truly endless musical treasure mine.

[@NorwegianUke]

That last solo from Derek just gets better for every time I hear it. Holy smokes!

[@thomaskittock2866]

The sheer amount of joy and upliftment is phenomenal.

[@Steve-kw9sx]

You can tell Trucks had a life jammin hard with the Allman Brothers by the way he riffs. Fantastic. Absolute gold. This man carries the torch.

[@dukeofdeath276]

Dynamics is such an underrated and underused tool in contemporary commercial music. You can use it to balance multiple instruments together, or, to express certain feelings by providing a ton of contrast to different parts of a song. Derek Trucks is constantly adjusting his volume levels, and I think it's one of a handful of things he has in his arsenal that has taken him from the level of a great guitarists to being considered one of the best of all time. The effort he puts in to perfecting things like dynamics, or tone of his guitar is what sets him apart from the rest.