The new Derek Trucks Band album Songlines was released today. I’ve only listened to clips, but what I’ve heard sounds killer! I’ve come to have high expectations from the Derek Trucks Band because everything he does is amazing. From his work with the Allman Brothers to his work with The Dead to his solo stuff, everything he touches is pure musical bliss! Derek Trucks is a true musical prodigy. At only 27 years old, Derek Trucks has a list of musical accomplishments that a seasoned blues man would be proud of. It makes me wonder about all the great things to come.

Here is a really great bio from 2002 in which Phil Lesh states that he had to pull the car over the first time he heard Derek’s guitar:

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And a killer Derek Trucks Band Show from New Year’s 2005 featuring Gregg Allman and Susan Tedeschi:

Band/Artist: Derek Trucks Band
Date: December 31st, 2005
Venue: Variety Playhouse
Location: Atlanta Georgia

Source: Peavey PVM480s(fob 3rd row just left of center aligned with drum kit @ 13′)via Canare L-4E3-2P Star Quad cable>Edirol UA-5 @24bit 48khz>Toshiba 2060 CDS
Lineage: laptop recording
Taped by: huffy@mississippi.net
Transferred by: none

Listen to it here:

The lineup for the 2006 SXSW music festival was just announced and as always its going to be a great one. Many of the performances scheduled are free (as in beer). The music festival portion of the festival takes place March 15-19 in Austin. The linup includes:

» Echo & The Bunnymen {FREE}
» Spoon {FREE}
» Blackalicious {FREE}
» Rosanne Cash {FREE}
» Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) {FREE}
» The Pretenders
» Nickel Creek
» Drive-by Truckers
» Kris Kristofferson
» Secret Machines
» Arctic Monkeys
» Lady Sovereign
» Particle
» Brazilian Girls
» The Mother Hips
» Sebastian
» Mogwai
» Neko Case
» The Mutaytor
» Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
» Belle & Sebastian
» Mogwai
» Neko Case
» The Mutaytor
» Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!

By the way, have you heard any of the new Nickel Creek album When In Rome yet? It is quite a departure from their previous material. I love a band that explores new realms. Nickel Creek does a great job of taking things to new places while staying true to their bluegrass roots.

But don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself:

1. When in Rome
2. Somebody More Like You
3. Jealous of the Moon
4. Scotch & Chocolate
5. Can’t Complain
6. Tomorrow is a Long Time
7. Eveline
8. Stumptown
9. Anthony
10. Best of Luck
11. Doubting Thomas
12. First and Last Waltz
13. Helena
14. Why Should the Fire Die?