Family Trucks Soul Stew

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, husband and wife duo whose eclectic range of blues and soul music is far reaching in today's music scene, took the main stage at 3:15. Trucks' (Derek Trucks Band, Allman Brothers Band) stylistic guitar playing is fluid, original and ingenious. Listening to his solos one can hear a logical progression of of thought and skill - ideas transforming into articulate phrasing, a definite sign of musical maturity. Tinged with a clean vibrato effect his signature playing is never far from recognition. Tedeschi balances this with her effortless and distinct vocals. With her mild vibrato and mix of blues inflected riffs she can sing her way through any progression. Her strength as a vocalist is multiplied by her solid skills as a blues/soul guitarist. Tedeschi's rich voice blends with Mike Mattison's (Scropomatic, Derek Trucks Band) beautifully. A surprising "Hey Jude" cover closed their electrifying set.