Derek Trucks

photo credit: Maria Ives

Allman Brothers Kick Of ‘March Madness’ With Dylan, Beatles, Hendrix Covers

“It’s been twenty-four years!” declared Gregg Allman in a rare bit of on-stage banter at Friday night’s (March 1) kickoff to the Allman Brothers Band’s annual “March Madness” at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.

2013/03/03

Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes join Santana onstage/photo credit: Maria Ives

Santana And The Allman Brothers Band Bring Improvisation, Collaboration To PNC Bank Arts Center

The most surprising thing about the tour is that it hadn’t happened before now. There was clearly a respect and a bond between the two bands. It’s truly a co-headlining affair: The Allmans played first, whereas the prior night at Long’s Island’s Nikon At Jones Beach, they closed the show.

2012/07/26

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Warren Haynes Talks Allman Brothers Band, Dynamic With Derek Trucks (VIDEO)

In 2000, The Allmans fired Dickey Betts, and Warren Haynes rejoined, replacing his former boss. At that point, he and Derek Trucks had to establish their relationship — as two lead guitarists who specialize in slide playing. Haynes explained the dynamic when he sat down with CBS Local.

2012/07/20

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ZZ Top, Derek Trucks Pay Tribute to Freddie King at Rock Hall

One early, and lesser hyped, highlight of Saturday night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony came with the posthumous induction of blues legend Freddie King. ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill took […]

2012/04/16

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Faces, Chili Peppers, Guns N Roses Lead Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held at Cleveland’s historic Public Hall, was packed with moving speeches and memorable performances. The show, however, was influenced as much by artists who were […]

2012/04/15

photo credit: Brian Ives

Gregg Allman Misses Allman Brothers NYC Finale

Gregg Allman missed the final show of The Allman Brothers Band‘s 2012 “March Madness” residency at New York’s Beacon Theater. The Allmans have been doing NYC residencies, usually at the Beacon, for over twenty years.

2012/03/27

Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge / Photo Credit: Brian Ives

The Allman Brothers Band Return To New York

The Allman Brothers Band‘s “March Madness” is something of a tradition for live music fans in New York. For the uninitiated, the Brothers have been doing extended residencies in the city nearly every year since […]

2012/03/12

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