Tedeschi Trucks Band

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Julian Lage and Derek Trucks comp
When two of the world’s finest guitar players joined forces – Julian Lage on his jam with Derek Trucks

By Phil Weller Published

They traded licks for 15 minutes, but it was all over too soon

Guitarists
Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band performs during the 55th Annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on May 03, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“Everyone in the room thought I was buying it”: What Derek Trucks made of Jerry Garcia’s $11m Tiger

By Andrew Daly Published

The slide icon explains why he was really in the room at the record breaking guitar auction – and reflects on the lessons learned making Future Soul

Guitarists
(L-R) Roger McGuinn, Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers and Eric Clapton perform onstage during Day 1 of Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival at Crypto.com Arena on September 23, 2023 in Los Angeles, California
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup

By Janelle Borg Published

Now in its seventh edition, the festival is set to take place in Austin, Texas – and features Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and John Mayer, while Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage and Pete Townshend are all making their Crossroads debut

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains and inductee Kim Thayil of Soundgarden perform onstage during the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Matt Owen Published

Soundgarden played on the night with Mike McCready and Jerry Cantrell, while Olivia Rodrigo honored The White Stripes, the Tedeschi Trucks Band covered The Beatles, and Flea performed with Stevie Wonder

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Susan Tedeschi
Susan Tedeschi on the making of her long-awaited signature Telecaster and the next generation of blues guitar heroes

By Ellie Rogers Published

The blues powerhouse’s first signature Fender has been a long time coming. She explains why it has finally given her confidence in her guitar playing – and names the up-and-coming players she’s keeping an eye on

Electric Guitars
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks is one of the finest slide players to ever pick up an electric guitar – learn how to add his lyrical soloing style to your repertoire

By Andy G Jones Published

Intonation is the watchword in this tab and audio lesson in the style of the Tedeschi Trucks Band's genius lead guitarist

Lessons
Tim Lefebvre of The Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.
 “The higher up you wear your bass, the more it makes you think about what you’re playing. I don’t want to think that much”: Tim Lefebvre explains the belt-level placement of his low-slung P-Bass

By Chris Jisi Published

From Tedeschi Trucks to Knower to Saturday Night Live, how Tim Lefebvre became the bass player everyone wants to work with

Bassists
(from left to right) 2023 Blues Music Awards winners Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Blues Music Awards 2023: Buddy Guy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram win big as John Primer is inducted into the Hall of Fame

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The 44th Annual Blues Music Awards also saw Tommy Castro crowned Entertainer of the Year, with Sue Foley and Ruthie Foster picking up awards as well

Events & Trade Shows
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of Tedeschi Trucks Band perform at The Greek Theatre on August 20, 2022 in Berkeley, California.
Tedeschi Trucks Band cover Harry Styles’ Sign of the Times – and it may well make you weep

By Matt Parker Published

Watch Susan Tedeschi steal the show at the group’s recent Beacon Theatre residency

Bands
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks: “Slide playing is all about intonation – how you attack a note affects whether it sings or not”

By Amit Sharma Last updated

The guitar maestro unpacks the story and influences behind Tedeschi Trucks Band’s epic quadruple-album I Am the Moon, and explains why slide guitar is a process of self-discovery

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