Tedeschi Trucks Band’s family affair concert in Goldmine Magazine

ful—each instrument distinct, yet part of a unified whole.

The show leaned heavily into covers, but the standout was without question their take on Sly & The Family Stone’s “I Want to Take You Higher.” Winwood returned to the stage, his voice at 77 still ringing with the same fire he had at 16 when he recorded “Gimme Some Lovin’” with the Spencer Davis Group. With Tedeschi Trucks, Winwood has found the perfect pairing — soul meeting soul.

One of the joys of a TTB show is that nearly every member gets a spotlight. This night was no exception. Gabe Dixon displayed remarkable dexterity on the keys. Trombonist Elizabeth Lea tore into fiery solos that at times felt strong enough to peel the roof away. The band’s rotation of lead vocals, each distinct in character and tone, gave the performance a dynamic range few ensembles can match.

And then there’s Derek Trucks. With each performance, he seems to expand his already dizzying capacity on the guitar, weaving solos that could fill the amphitheater on their own. Supported by the wealth of talent around him, the effect becomes almost overwhelming—equal parts precision and abandon.

Inspired by Joe Cocker and Leon Russell’s legendary Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour, TTB remains an act rooted in community. They remind us of the joy in music, of the laughter and release it can bring. That spirit was on full display in the encore, a rousing cover of The Coasters’ “Let’s Go Get Stoned”, famously reinterpreted by Cocker. It was the perfect capstone to a night that was as much a celebration as it was a concert—a true family affair.