Derek Trucks Band | 09.06.08 | Chicago

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 the mystical, but they can also keep you grounded, taking you high into the heavens before releasing you to float back down to earth. A Derek Trucks Band show is a journey, to say the least, and the Windy City was ready for the ride Chicago is a blues city, and will always welcome an accomplished slide player with open arms - and Derek Trucks is no exception. Having made his first appearance... [read full story]