{"id":120235,"date":"2022-07-22T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcmusicreview.com\/staging\/?p=120235"},"modified":"2022-07-28T22:15:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T02:15:53","slug":"the-moon-rises-over-wolf-trap-as-tedeschi-trucks-band-shines-brightly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcmusicreview.com\/staging\/the-moon-rises-over-wolf-trap-as-tedeschi-trucks-band-shines-brightly\/","title":{"rendered":"The Moon Rises Over Wolf Trap As Tedeschi Trucks Band Shines Brightly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tedeschi Trucks Band<\/strong> (TTB) rolled into The Filene Center<\/strong> at Wolf Trap<\/strong> in Vienna, Virginia, on July 19 as part of their “Wheels of Soul Summer Tour.” Now in its sixth year, this tour is Tedeschi Trucks Band’s flagship multi-band summer tour, and Wolf Trap has been fortunate enough to play host to the last five.<\/p>\n

This year Tedeschi Trucks would bring Los Lobos<\/strong> and The Gabe Dixon B<\/strong>and with them on this thirty-four-date trans-continental soul caravan. Los Lobos last graced the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2016, while Gabe Dixon is TTB’s keyboardist, singer, and songwriter.<\/p>\n

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Tedeschi Trucks Band also brought their latest and most ambitious album to date along with them –  I Am The Moon<\/em>. This career-defining album is TTB’s fifth studio release and the band is releasing the album as four smaller albums under the umbrella of I Am The Moon<\/em>. The album was crafted  during the pandemic and was inspired by a mythic Persian tale of star-crossed lovers who are emotionally driven by the isolation and disconnection of the pandemic era. For many of us who have lived through the last two plus years of this pandemic, we can relate the themes of this album. It is composed of twenty-four original songs that add up to over two hours of awe-inspiring new music. As each of the four albums is released, the band will release a video three days before the album release date.<\/p>\n

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At the time of this writing and performance, Tedeschi Trucks Band has only released the first parts of I Am The Moon<\/em> – I. Crescent<\/em>, and II. Ascension<\/em>. Based on what we have heard in the first half of this album, we eagerly await III. The Fall<\/em>, and IV. Farewell<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Gabe Dixon Band<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Gabe Dixon<\/strong> and his band walked on stage at 7 o\u2019clock sharp with a beaming smile and remarked how much he loved Wolf Trap and considered it one of his favorite venues. Dixon radiated on stage while performing several original songs and showed off his prowess for tickling the ivories as he captivated the audience during a piano solo within Bob Dylan’s <\/strong>“Tangled Up In Blue.” Tedeschi Trucks Band incredible bandmates Kebbi Williams<\/strong> (saxophone) and Ephraim Owens<\/strong> (trumpet) sat in with Dixon during his set.<\/p>\n

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The Gabe Dixon Band<\/p>\n

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Los Lobos<\/p>\n

Next to hit the soulful stage was Los Lobos. Although Los Lobos may be best remembered by a casual music lover for their 1987 version of “La Bamba,” they have released a staggering seventeen albums since their debut album Los Lobos del Este de Los Angeles<\/em> (1978). This band continues to create new music and only last year released Native Sons <\/em>(2021). For nearly an hour, Los Lobos showed why they are among America’s most diverse and prolific bands. They weaved in and out of their song catalog while delving into “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” by The Temptations<\/strong> and an unforgettable extended version of “Oye Coma Va,” by Santana<\/strong>. During the last song of their set Susan Tedeschi<\/strong> joined the band for a breathtaking rendition of “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye<\/strong>.  As Susan Tedeschi warmed up her vocal cords, Los Lobos  drove this song to a full crescendo and ended their set with a standing ovation.  <\/p>\n

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Los Lobos<\/p>\n

At 9:20 PM, as the 21-day-old Waning Gibbous moon<\/a> crested above the horizon, Derek Trucks<\/strong>, Susan Tedeschi, and the rest of this prolific twelve-piece rock and soul powerhouse of a band hit the stage.<\/p>\n

Tedeschi Trucks Band was eager to showcase their latest masterpiece album this evening as they started the performance with “Playing With My Emotions,” the first track off of I Am The Moon: II. Ascension<\/em>. In fact, Tedeschi Trucks performed five of the twelve released tracks from I Am The Moon<\/em> during this performance, including “Hear My Dear,” “Fall In,” “Pasaquan,” and the title track, “I Am The Moon.”<\/p>\n

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After playing with our emotions, TTB settled in with one of their most well-known songs, “Made Up Mind.” As the moon rose above Wolf Trap, Derek Trucks decided to wind up the pace of the performance with blistering guitar work to captivate the audience and prepare them for the next phase of the moon. Mike Mattison<\/strong>, known for his brilliant vocals,  came down from his place in the vocal accompaniment section with an acoustic guitar and  performed “Fall In” from “I Am The Moon. I: Crescent<\/em>.” It was with great delight to see Mattison add instrumental duties to the performance.<\/p>\n

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As the band settled in and performed “Outside Woman Blues,” <\/strong> Susan Tedeschi and others left the stage to allow Derek and the remaining members to deliver a masterclass blues and percussion performance. As the band pressed on, Susan Tedeschi had not returned to the stage. Reflecting on the “Story of Layla and Majnun” and the new album, was Susan the Layla to Derek’s Majnun? Was Susan, in fact, The Moon? Unlike this ancient Persian story in which Majnun was driven to madness by his unattainable love, Layla, there is no doubt about the love and connection between Derek and Susan. Through shared glances and interactions on stage, it is quite clear that both Derek and Susan are one another’s moon, and one could only hope that a partner would look at us like Derek and Susan gaze upon each other.<\/p>\n

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Susan and the moon would once again return to the stage as the concert drove on. In fact, during “Midnight in Harlem,” the moon visibly appeared on stage. The moon  looked down upon this performance as Tedeschi Trucks delicately played another one of their signature songs. As the last note of “Midnight in Harlem” echoed into the night, the projected moon set. <\/p>\n

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Tedeschi Trucks Bands’ unparalleled horn section<\/p>\n

TTB would immediately launch into another powerhouse in their catalog, “Bound For Glory.” This last song would showcase the full power and breadth of TTB’s music prowess, including the outstanding vocal performance by Alecia Chakour<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Barely a minute after the band finished “Bound For Glory,” and the audience rose to their feet, TTB decided to close out the night with yet another powerhouse of a song, “Get What You Deserve.” Tedeschi Trucks’ moon shone brightly throughout the night, but the last two songs would bring the audience to their frenzied feet.   <\/p>\n

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Tedeschi Trucks Bands’ unparalleled horn section<\/p>\n

The third installment of  I Am The Moon<\/em>, “III. The Fall<\/em>,” is due out July 29 (accompanying video July 26), and the conclusion of this monumental masterpiece, “IV. Farewell,<\/em>” due out on August 26 (accompanying video August 23). With joyous anticipation, we look forward to Tedeschi Trucks Band’s annual winter retreat in the Washington DC Region – their Warner Theatre Residency<\/strong>, which should occur sometime in February 2023. <\/p>\n

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Please be sure to keep a keen lookout for a concert announcement on Tedeschi Trucks Band’s website<\/a> , on The Warner Theatre’s webpage<\/a>, or better yet, sign up for Tedeschi Trucks Band’s email list<\/a> to be notified of upcoming tour news.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, you can pre-order I Am The Moon<\/em>, including individual and box set vinyl and CD LPs, here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Setlist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Setlist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Setlist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Click here to see the setlist for Tedeschi Trucks Band’s <\/strong>performance at Wolf Trap <\/strong>on July 19, 2022<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. Playing With My Emotions (with Steve Berlin<\/strong> of Los Lobos<\/strong>) (1)  <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Made Up Mind<\/p>\n

3. Hear My Dear (2)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Fall In (2)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. I Am The Moon (2)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Outside Woman Blues (Blind Joe Reynolds<\/strong> cover but commonly attributed to Cream<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

7. Pasaquan (with Alfredo Ortiz<\/strong> of Los Lobo<\/strong>s) (2)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Just Won’t Burn <\/p>\n

9. I Walk On Guilded Splinters (Dr. John<\/strong> cover)<\/p>\n

10. Midnight In Harlem<\/p>\n

11. Bound For Glory<\/p>\n

Encore<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

12. Get What You Deserve<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(1) From their latest album I Am The Moon: II. Ascension<\/em><\/p>\n

(2) From their latest album I Am The Moon: I. Crescent<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy photos by our photographer Jason Herman<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Spotlight: I Am The Moon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spotlight: I Am The Moon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spotlight: I Am The Moon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

I Am The Moon<\/em> is an epic four-part album series.  This is an incredible undertaking and Tedeschi Trucks Band’s most ambitious yet.  The band is set to release 4 albums<\/strong> and 4 films<\/strong> – distinct and at the same time, deeply connected.   In total, the band delivers 24 new songs<\/b> inspired by classical literature – the themes and story of Layla and Majnun<\/a> – reimagined through a modern lens and delivered with the power that only this twelve-piece wall of sound band can deliver.<\/p>\n

The release dates of the four films and four albums are:<\/p>\n

  I. Crescent (May 31\/June 3)<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/b>II. Ascension (June 28\/July 1)<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

III. The Fall (July 26\/July 29)<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/b>IV. Farewell (August 23\/August 26)<\/em><\/b>.<\/p>\n

I Am The Moon: Episode I. Crescent<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
I Am The Moon: Episode II. Ascension<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To learn more about Tedeschi Trucks Band<\/strong>, please see the following web resources:<\/p>\n