By Wayne Baggs
The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on August 13th, 2024, was electrifying. The band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and soul filled the night air with energy and emotion.
Susan Tedeschi’s powerful vocals were as mesmerizing as ever, perfectly complemented by Derek Trucks’ masterful guitar work. Their chemistry on stage is undeniable, and watching them play off each other’s strengths was a joy.
The set list was a well-curated mix of fan favourites and deep cuts, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish. Highlights included a soulful rendition of “Midnight in Harlem,” with the crowd swaying in unison, and The Allman’s Don’t Keep Me Wondering, showcasing the band’s impressive musical chops. The interplay between the band members was seamless, with each musician getting their moment to shine.
The atmosphere at the Budweiser Stage was electric, with a passionate crowd that clearly appreciated the musicianship on display. The band’s performance was tight, yet loose enough to allow for spontaneous moments that made the night feel truly special. Overall, Tedeschi Trucks delivered a concert experience that was both soulful and exhilarating, leaving fans buzzing long after the final note.
The Set List:
1-Do I Look Worried
2-All That I Need
3-Got My Mo-Jo Working (But It Just Won’t Work on You)
(Ann Cole with the Suburbans cover) (Muddy Waters arrangement.)
4-Sweet and Low
(Last played on November 8, 2019 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX.)
5-I Feel So Bad
(Chuck Willis cover)
6-Anyhow
7-Key to the Highway
(Charles Segar cover) (Derek and the Dominos arrangement.)
8-Bound for Glory
8-Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
(The Allman Brothers Band cover)
9-Let Me Get By
10-Midnight in Harlem
11-How Blue Can You Get?
(Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers cover)
12-Idle Wind
14-Maki Madni
(The Derek Trucks Band cover)
Drums
15-Idle Wind (reprise)
16-Made Up Mind
Encore:
17-Color of the Blues
(George Jones cover) (with Margo Price) (and singers from Margo Price’s band.)
18-Stranger in a Strange Land
(Leon Russell cover) (with Margo Price) (and the entire Margo Price band.)
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