Susan Tedeschi Live
Monday, January 31, 2005
Artist: Susan Tedeschi
Title: Live From Austin, Texas
Years ago, when Susan Tedeschi appeared on the cover of Blues Revue magazine, before the release of her first album, I assumed it was some pretty good record industry hype and, as is usually the case, a clanging gong usually best left ignored. Boy was I wrong. This latest album (and companion DVD), ‘Live From Austin, Texas’ was recorded in conjunction with the PBS program Austin City Limits. This is her third album and it just knocks my socks off.
If you’re not square with Tedeschi yet I would describe her as a young less polished Bonnie Raitt with a stronger roots bent to her songwriting. This new album is comprised of her best songs including the deliciously delicate ballad, ‘Love’s in Need of Love Today’ as well as the intense blues-based, ‘Wrapped in the Arms of Another.’ Also included is a live version of the song, ‘In the Garden’ which she recorded with Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band Double Trouble.
Married to Derek Trucks, nephew to the Allman Brother’s Butch Trucks, Mrs. Trucks career had slowed down considerably to start and raise her new family. It’s nice to see that her chops remain sharp and her vocals have continued to improve. All in All this is a very good album by an artist who I plan to follow. Quite good entertainment!
Other artists included in New West recording label’s series of live recordings from PBS’ Austin City Limits are; Steve Earle, The Flatlanders, and Delbert McClinton. I suspect we will continue to see amazing archival releases of some of today’s best root musicians. As former radio deejay and area music-head Bruce Karlquist said to me, “Even if I don’t recognize the name, if it’s on Austin City Limits it’s probably something worth checking out.”
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