While the Tedeschi Trucks Band have succeeded in putting out a fantastic debut LP in Revelator, there’s no doubt that live is where they thrive. The dynamic drumming duo of Tyler Greenwell and J.J. Johnson along with bassist Oteil Burbridge provide deep, in-the-pocket grooves behind Susan’s potent blues-laden vocals and Derek’s otherworldly guitar work. The TTB fill each setlist with tunes from Revelator and covers from the likes of Sly Stone & the Family Stone (Sing a Simple Song), Jimi Hendrix (Manic Depression) and The Meters (Just Kissed My Baby), keeping the audience on their toes.

If you haven’t checked out Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi’s high-octane 11-piece, you’ll get your chance tonight when the Tedeschi Trucks Band performs Learn How to Love on Conan O’Brien’s TBS show. The group kicked off a two-month tour on Sunday night in Los Angeles that finds them mixing festival appearances at Gathering of the Vibes, The Pittsburgh Blues Festival and the Hot August Blues Festival with headlining shows at storied venues across the country.

As part of our Everybody Wins When We Plug Something And In Return They Offer Us Free Shit To Give Away program, we’ve got a special Tedeschi Trucks Band prize pack for one lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below telling us one cover you’d like to see the TTB play and you’ll be entered to win a signed copy of Revelator and a pair of tickets to the Tedeschi Trucks Band show of your choice (non-festival) between the July 30th performance at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA and the September 10th performance at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. You can leave that same cover or a different one on our Facebook wall for a second chance to enter. All entries must be received by Tuesday, July 26th, at 11:59PM EDT. We’ll pick the winner randomly shortly thereafter. Good luck!

Scott Bernstein

Scott Bernstein co-founded Hidden Track in October 2006 and was managing editor until taking over as EiC in January 2008. Scotty also writes for Relix Magazine and curates YEMblog.com.

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