considering some of the threads recently, i thought I'd share some thoughts from seeing TTB at the Met on Tuesday.

- this band is tight, tight, tight. whether or not you like their music or not, there is no denying that this is a seasoned band that has rehearsed hard.
- everyone gets a chance to shine. every soloist stepped up. two mini drum solos. back up singers move up to take lead vocals on multiple songs.
- the venue is very cool. i don't recommend sitting in the way back first floor. but being newly renovated, there were so many positives from sound, to staff, to no lines at the bar/restrooms.

playing-wise:
- derek trucks is a grandmaster of the electric guitar. he knows his instrument every which way, up, down, sideways and backwards. he can do anything he wants and in a way that is different and unique from song to song. a master of volume, comping, tension and tone. he's close to perfect.
- new keyboardist is very good, but i thought the new bassist was either a little disinterested/going through the motions or is just there to lay down the low end without fanfare.

looking forward to the beacon run this october.