The Derek Trucks Band

When I heard he was coming to town I just had to see him, but when I found out it would be at the MN zoo I knew it was going to be a great show! To see him up close in a small venue was the best ever.. he is an amazing guitar player!!

Derek and his band were skilled, energetic and were having fun in this non-stop musical delight that took advantage of each member's skills.

Derek Trucks is, without a doubt, the BEST guitarist in the world!! The bands passion for their work is evident with every breath, lick and beat!!! We will definitely see y'all in Atlanta again!!

Derek Trucks is one of my favorite guitar players. His show was awesome as you would expect. Also, his opening act Ruthie Foster was outstanding!

Why was no one standing and dancing? What is with Minnesotan's sitting at shows??

Great night all the way around. Easy parking, great theatre & opening act. Derek Trucks Band was better than when they opened for Santana at the X. Ruthie Foster was a great suprise, fantastic voice and the rest of her band was also good. Trucks did just what I wanted him to, waled on his guitar all night long. Played a little of everything I wanted to hear. Can't wait until he comes to town again. The zoo theatre was great, I had seats on the far left in the second to last row and it felt like I was right up front. Would definitely see another concert there!! Loved being outside, listening to music!

The Derek Trucks Band truly speak for themselves when they play. They put on a great show from start to finish. Derek is mesmerizing, the show goes by too fast. The music is so fresh yet so familiar. Love this band! Can't wait till they roll into town again!!!

I was completely inthralled throughout the entired show. I have never heard anyone do what Derek can do with a guitar. I would actually find myself lingering on a section of a number being played by repeating it to myself, than suddenly realize that the band was in an entirely different section of the number. I would rate it as one of the top shows I have ever been to.

Pretty much goes without saying the venue, as always, was fantastic. The music was SO so great. It was really an amazing show. An extremely talented group of musicians and loved the way "friends and special guests" streamed on and off the stage.

DTB. this is the best rock blues funk and jazz experience that you can get.derek and his wife susan tudesci are amazing together.i will definitely go see them again.they definitely deserve the grammy nomination.

1st time he has been back to variety in 4 years. Herring both nights!!! Susan both nights!!! maybe best two nighter i have ever seen from him.

Nice B-day present for me. I saw the show 12-3, it was my 40th B-day. What a present. Not only did i get to see DTB for the 3rd time, but Tinsley Ellis opened for him & played with him during the evening. Jimmy Herring also played which was unexpected. Reeeeeal cool night.

Great show! First half heavily emphasized "Already Free" with the second half evolving into a veritable jam session including several guests such as Susan Tedeschi-Trucks, Col Bruce Hampton and Willie Harry. Well worth the time --- concentration was on the music rather than a developed show too which was refreshing.

The Derek Trucks Band was phenomenal in itself, add to this more extra guests than you could fit on a marquis- Susan Tedeschi, Tinsley Ellis, Jimmy Herring and more!!! It was a special night.

Derek Trucks was so awesome! A really great, great show. I would definitly go see them again!

This show did not disappoint us. Derek is an awesome guitarist. He had many different guests take the stage and played a wide variety of music. The crowd was great, and the beer wasn't outrageously expensive. My only complaint is that he didn't play much from his new CD, Already Free. I love several songs on his latest CD and he only played a couple. All in all, it was a great evening.

AMAZING SHOW! Tinsley Ellis opened up the night with a great 45 minute set with songs from his new album "Speak No Evil." DTB then came out and started the night with a very mellow first couple songs to allow the crowd to get on board. Susan Tedeski and Col. Bruce Hampton came out for "Feels So Bad," which was great! Tinsley Ellis came out later and they covered "Key to the Highway!" Jimmy Herring made two appearances on the night to put an exclamation point on an already amazing show! The second encore: "We're a Winner" consisted of Tinsley, Jimmy, and Derek all on stage!

Excellent show, the sound in Variety Playhouse is amazing. Susan Tedeschi, Tinsley Ellis, Jimmy Herring, Bruce Hampton, and more jammed with Derek. Awesome show 30 bucks can't be beat.

Mesmorizing! Derek has a way of pulling you in with the first note and not letting go til the last. He doesn't have to say a word- the music says it all. Susan rocked last night, too.

first time seeing derek. very good show. sounds a lot like duane allman.

DTB was great but the whole experience was Amazing. Col Bruce rocked. They threw out a little of Buddy Miles' "Changes" from Band of Gypsies. (Hendrix) Susan T sang great and sounded amazing despite her obvious cold. I think that everyone there was aware of how much DT relaxed when she came out on stage. His playing got much smoother and she put him at ease. The sound of the band was much fuller with Jimmy Herring and his son sitting in on guitar. A few guest drummers. I think that at one time there were 13 people playin' It was so much fun.

Great show and great venue. We didn't realize there would be a warm-up act, and would have preferred Derek and his band start earlier, but Col. Bruce Hampton got the house going nevertheless. Glad to see Susan Tedeschi join her hubby on stage as well!

The National has become a favorite venue, even being 90 miles from home. They bring in great bands that simply shine in this theater. Jesse Chong was a great jam opener, would see them again, and Derek Trucks Band is one of my top of the crop picks. They rocked from the first note and the crowd was so receptive they grooved right from the get go! This was a show not to miss, I'll make sure I never do. Thanks for a great night of music and love!

The Derek Trucks Band was great. We loved the intimate atmosphere of the national, the sound system wasn't the greatest. You couldn't understand the words to the music.

This was a very good show! Derek Trucks is the best slide guitarist in the world. Growing up with the Allman Brothers having Butch Trucks as a dad has done wonders for him. I was moving and groovin the entire time. The entire band was great! The lead singer has a unique voice that is one of a kind. This is the 4th time I have seen the band and they seem to get better everytime. A must see for people who have not seen them!!!!!!

The best concert I've seen in years. I hope they return soon. The National is a fantastic venue

Played non stop for over 2 hours. Great variety of styles, amazing talent in the band. Would like to see him tour more with Susan. Jesse Chong is super talented guitarist. Would have like to see more of his band in the future. Would've been great if he could have jammed on stage with DT.

Great show from start to finish. Not only is Derek Trucks the most amazing guitar player ever, his band was equally talented. Can't wait to see them again, next time they come our way.

I was not familur with Derek Trucks before this show but was very pleased with the show. He and his band are very good. I also was impressed with Jesse Chong and thought he and his band put on a good show as well. I look foward to seeing both bands again,hopefully soon.

The man is a magician. Derek Trucks has more expression in his leads than any other guitarist I've ever heard. He his a master guitarist both with and without a slide. The rest of the band is fantastic as well- truly a tight band. Each member compliments one another perfectly. Kofi Burbridge (keys) played a few great solos, and even used a wah pedal with his keyboard on a few songs. Todd Smallie's bass lines were clever and interesting- never plodding root notes. The percussionists- both Yonrico Scott and Count M'Butu- provided a perfect rhythm section with Smallie. There were even a few solos by Count M'Butu. Mike Mattison's vocals were always spot-on- he has a gritty R&B kind of voice and a falsetto that meshes perfectly with the band's sound. The National is a great venue to see groups like The Derek Trucks Band. It's not exactly intimate, but it's small enough that you have a great view of the stage whether you're in general admission, way up in the balcony, or right up in front of the stage. All in all, it was an incredible show. Whether the band is playing Jazz, Funk, Raga, or some old-fashioned Blues, the Derek Trucks Band shines. The Wall Street Journal has called Trucks "the most awe-inspiring electric slide guitar player performing today," and that's exactly true. I would highly recommend going to see the band wherever they are playing.

This has to go down as one of the 10 best shows I've ever seen--and I've been going to see and hear live music for the past 40 years. I've seen Derek Trucks--with/and/without the ABB for a lot of years--and this show at The National was the first time I've really connected with his virtuosity and his many influences. The entire band was absolutely ON--close your eyes and you're transformed. They played non-stop for 2 hours followed by a 30 second break and a fine encore--and really seemed to feed off of the crowd. It was an unforgettable night. At about 90 minutes I turned to my 18 year old son and said "you know you're in the presence of a god, right?" He nodded with tears in his eyes.

I was looking forward to this show all summer long, and it did not disappoint. The Nat'l is a sweet venue and the opener, jesse chong band, was great.

DTB was amazing. We have seen him play with the Allman Brothers since he was knee high to a grasshopper, then the last time he was playing with the guitar god himself, Eric Clapton. At times the show was Allman Brothers-esque, as the guitar playing made you slacked jawed for 20 or so minutes and you'd have to remember to breathe. You could see that Derek was channeling his uncle Butch. It was a great show.

what can you say when you have the world's best guitar prodigy who is also a sweet nice humble great looking guy with the world's best band, from singer to key board/flute player, from drummer and bongo player to bass player. From a bass player who smiles the entire time, (adorable!) to a guitar player who when he does smile lights up the entire venue along with a place in my heart? For blues that sounds as if it comes from all the blues players across all time and space like a conglomeration of anything and everything that blues represents to all people young and old. For a total jam band that transcends anything and everything you have ever thought or cared about?? Yeah, I am thinking I am loving the Derek Trucks Band. BTW, Susan you are one lucky woman!!

When will Derek Trucks be back in this area? Can't wait to see him again. Great show. Great band. Great venue.

The best of the several DTB shows I've seen over the past few years. The band seemed particularly energized as Derek had apparently been touring in Europe (with the Allmans presumably) and had just recently reunited with his band. Scrapomatic (as a duo) opened and did a nice set to warm things up. Played a nice mix of the usual DTB live standards as well as some new (at least to me) tunes. The Cape Cod Melody Tent is a great venue as far as being close to the band, as it's relatively small, all seats have good sightlines and it's a theater in the round (the stage rotates throughout the show). However audio quality there always seems somewhat below par, with muddy sound (been to several shows there over the years, including the Soul Stew show last year).

We are a family of 4 who were visiting Hyannis for 3 days. Enjoyed visiting the Melody Tent. The Derek Trucks band were very good. I would definitely recommend anyone who's into blues to check them out!

The show was awesome - I have never been to The Melody Tent but we had seats close to the stage and the energy of the show was amazing. Great music - with a great crowd.

I am a huge Allman Brothers, Govt' Mule... fan. I attend at least half-a-dozen concerts a year. I don't what took me so long to see Derek & The Band live... it won't be the last!

These guys just don't quit onstage. Their energy, their connection with each other, their musicianship is nearly unparalleled. They are, without a doubt, the real deal.

Sound was set too loud, even the singer looked perplexed and tried to adjust when they first started playing. The drums were ear splitting. With a third row seat; had to step out of the tent to listen. Trucks's guitar playing was incredible.

After listening to a great many live recordings of the Derek Trucks Band and attending an Eric Clapton concert that featured Derek in his band, I have to say that witnessing them up close and personal was by far an unforgettable experience. Derek Trucks has surrounded himself with an exceptional band of musicians that compliment his command of the guitar. Their original material has grown stronger and more potent, and covers of blues essentials like Key to the Highway do justice to the genre. A rocking good time in Hyannis! A highlight of my summer 2009!

This band is fantastic and full of energy. This was a great show at an awesome venue from start to finish.

This is the 3rd time I have seen this band and I loved them every time. I like the Melody Tent because of it's small size. The could have more room for dancing but I got to see the band up close this time and watch the master play and it really is amazing how relaxed and enjoyable they are to watch. The only way I can explain the style of Derek Trucks is unassuming.

the derek trucks band was true to form, sounded fired up, and looked great from all angles - since the stage was in the middle and spinning around the entire show! derek trucks is really the star of this band, rising way above the rest! i would love to hear him play solo! i also wish he would jam more on the band's cds! great show, thank you!

Watching Derek play the guitar is an event! I've never seen anyone play like him. His band mates are incredibly talented also. So soulful but rock and roll blues to the max!! I just learned about him while watching an Eric Clapton guitar festival video and HAD to find out more about him. Turns out people I know know him and his wife Susan. I'm from the Vineyard and I know they have played here years ago. It was just luck that he was coming to the Melody Tent this summer. I was mesmerized to say the least!! I could watch him play for hours on end.It was hard to clearly understand the vocals I must say it was a bit frustrating, but all in all it was an extremely enjoyable evening.HIs commitment to the music and not the "industry" speaks volumes also. I look forward to seeing him again if he comes anywhere near New England. Derek ....come play on the Vineyard somday soon. The Hot Tin Roof is now Nectar's but it's still rockin'

Great show, great venue. Didn't care much for Hyannis, too many tourists, but Derek and the band made up for it.

Once again, Derek Trucks and his band delivered a musically rich show from start to finish. These guys are truly a family. Their energy and feel for each other is just so deep and the sound that creates is just so smooth! The venue certainly had its drawbacks though. Although it offers everyone a great view, the sound was muddy at best. The stage rotates one direction than the other- non-stop. Got a little tiring trying to watch this way after a while. Worst of all however was when the band started really kickin it and people stood up to dance, move and show their appreciation. They were asked to sit down or leave by the ushers. Put a real bad vibe on what should have been a room full of joyful noise and joyful people!!

Derek, the drummer and the keyboarder were wonderful. The singer was good also but you could not hear him very well.

this show was amazing. the whole band sounded great. the drummer is incredible. but of course the man who made the show what it was was trucks. he is the greatest guitarist i've ever seen. i saw him play with clapton a couple years back. and the allman brothers about a year and a half ago and he shined in those shows, this one, however, was even better because it was all about trucks. he is brilliant the way he builds a song to its climax. whenever he comes around you should buy the ticket and see the show or you are missing out. i know i will be there whenever he plays the area.

What a great venue to see a band like this. Everyone was amazing. The crowd was mellow but the band was still hot. Loved being able to see when the drummer changed sticks.

Awesome show, would have liked to hear another set though.

Sweet show. I loved his rendition of Coltrane. Derek is a truly talented musician who will be playing for quite a while.

Having seen them in their youth in the 60s and early 70s, I must say they were - but not great. 30 - 40 years has diluted the passion and certainly made it seem like an oldies show.

Great musicianship. Great playing. Derek Trucks is always worth seeing even though the songs are and vocals are not particularily strong. Ruthie Foster opened and sat in with DTB for a song which was outstanding.

This was my first time seeing the derek trucks band, and they did not disappoint. It was a great venue, awesome weather, the crowd was so cool and fun. He seems so cool when he plays, no prancing around or showing off, just makes a stand, and means business. The only thing that got to me, was how it seemed sort of rushed, because the zoo closes at 11, like they were trying to zoom through songs almost. But it was still a fantastic show, and anyone who likes blues should absolutely check these guys out. :)

I loved this concert! Derek Trucks is an amazing guitar player and the band was also incredible. I would highly recommend this concert and hope he returns. Saw him also at the Monterey Jazz festival this year. Love his music!!

I am an Allman Brothers fan and catch them in concert when I can. I saw Derek last year at the zoo with Susan. Even though the spotlight wasn't on Derek I enjoyed the runs that he made during the concert. It was great to see him in concert with his band. Loved the show. Love working out while listing to his latest CD (picked it up at the concert).

If you were there for guitar riffs it was good, not much of a "show" tho. No personality, lead singer was good and we could have heard more from him.

Was able to get row 5 dead center the night before. Was familiar with who he is but had never listened to any of his music (Allman's of course but not DTB) If you go to the zoo, best seat in the house is row 5 (first 2 are for wheelchairs) seat 15 or 16 (the center 6 or so seats in the front are blocked off on the side so when the bum rush comes you still see perfectly) Opener Ruthie Foster was ok. The DTB vocalist was very nuanced from growly to pained to powerful. The vocalist was a separate musician who brought a different reading to each song. Keyboard, bass and drummer had a song to shine and were good. I have never seen the need for a bongo player so whatever to the guy in the purple mumu. Mr Trucks is no sparkling personality but he truly earns all of the "best of " titles. Proficient and emotive. "Few of my favorite things" felt like the classic Mountain Jam and the back and forth between Derek and Ruthie Foster (this was truly real, she had no idea she was coming back out or she wouldn't have changed into what she did and put her glasses on) was truly a moment that will be one of those "I was there when...". All around super fantastic (except for overpriced beer and the fact that you WILL get lost coming out of there in the dark... I finally ran into Mystic Lake casino one night before I had any clue, thank god for searchlights!).

These guys are great!! Fist time we saw them and we will definately watch for their return.

I have been to a lot of concerts and love music but the entire experience of the small venue and the amazing talent of Derek and his bandmates made this the most intense, amazing musical event I have ever been to. I had seen Derek play with the Allman Bros. twice before but when he is in charge and can play what he wants it was so much better. Derek is a guitar god that stands way above anyone else given that distinction. There is no equal in music today

What a night ! First of all Ruthie blew everyone away with her bluesy Powerfull (dont need a Mic.) voice. next Derek opened with a 5 min. slide performance that made me think it couldnt be topped. But I was wrong! Every song was flawless and convinced every goose bump on my body to stand errect.. That along with perfect evening weather and the peacefull atmosphere of the Mn. Zoo amphitheatre made it a perfect memory. I suggest people see Derek now as soon the tickets will not be affordable.

Ruthie Foster should have been the headliner. He's a great side man but not a headliner.

The evening with Derek Trucks was very enjoyable. It was early in the season and we did have a couple of blankets along, first to sit on and second to cover the sandled feet. We enjoy the concerts at the zoo and keep coming back, year after year.

The first time I saw the band they were the opening act for Santana and they were excellent. But seeing their entire show is even better. The music is as diverse as the band itself. Derek Trucks guitar work is as good as any I've heard. I would recommend this band to anyone who likes Rock and the Blues.

I stumbled upon the DTB approximately two to three years ago. Little did I know then how much I would come to love them! My husband and I have now seen them in concert four times and the show at the Embassy Theatre was, by far, their most raw and memorable performance yet! The talent, as always, phenomenal! The LIGHT SHOW was spectacular! The theatre, a worthwhile restoration! It was well worth the five hour drive. Hope to see you in September at Charlotte, NC.

Great band, and the opening act (Ruthie Foster) was amazing.