Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
The Derek Trucks Band has released a new double-disc, Live At Georgia Theatre, which chronicles a two-hour-plus show from Oct. 23, 2003. This album not available in stores.
Starting June 3, the Columbia Records release will be available on the iTunes Music Store and through the band’s web site, www.derektrucksband.com. Fans that order before June 15 will receive an autographed copy. After June 15, the album can be found on other online music providers.
Live At Georgia Theatre marks the first record with the band’s newest member, vocalist Mike Mattison. The core remains the same as it did on Trucks’ previous two Columbia releases: Trucks on guitar, Todd Smallie on bass, Yonrico Scott on drums and percussion, and Kofi Burnbridge on keyboards and flute.
Those who like the live jams from the CD can check out the band on tour this summer:
June 10: Albany, N.Y.; Alive at Five-Downtown
June 11: Huntington, N.Y.; Inter-Media Art Center IMAC
June 12: Edgartown, Mass.; Hot Tin Roof
June 19: Lawrence, Kan.; Wakarusa Festival at Clinton State Park
June 23: Paramus, N.J.; Paramus Picture Show
June 24: Rochester, N.Y.; High Falls Park
June 25: Syracuse, N.Y.; Club Tundra
June 26: Buffalo, N.Y.; Niagara Guitar Festival
July 18: Swanzey, N.H.; Rynborn Blues & Funk Festival
July 23: Harmony, N.H.; Smilefest
July 24: Asbury Park, N.J.; Stone Pony
July 25: Westport, Conn.; Conte’s Market & Grill
Aug. 6: Terra Alta, W.V.; Sunshine Daydream Festival
Aug. 7: Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Cain Park
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