Gettin’ Political with Derek Trucks
In anticipation of the upcoming Tedeschi-Trucks concert, we talk Detroit music and political audiences with Derek Trucks
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“There were a few Stevie Wonder records and then a few other records from that What’s Going On record that might make it into the rotation. I think they’re pretty appropriate for the tone of the planet at the moment.” – Derek Trucks on working Motown covers into the set
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Hittin’ the road in support of their latest record, Let Me Get By, The Tedeschi-Trucks band are in town this weekend with Los Lobos and The North Mississippi All-Stars.
Travis caught up with Derek Trucks on his cell-phone somewhere in the hills of North Carolina.
Tick info here.