Timeless Communal Music-Making
Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced the official release of Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell. This live album marks 10 years since the iconic tribute performance at the Virginia-based festival, LOCKN’, where TTB and Leon Russell paid homage to the original 1970 tour of the legendary rock collaboration, Mad Dogs & Englishmen.
Reviving a Musical Legacy
Originally led by Joe Cocker and the legendary keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell in 1970, Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a raucous, soulful tour that brought together a massive ensemble of musicians. The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the LOCKN’ Festival 45 years after the original tour, featuring TTB’s 12-piece ensemble and Russell welcoming original Mad Dogs members, such as Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, and Chris Stainton, along with a diverse group of special guests.
- Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes
- Warren Haynes
- Anders Osborne
- Dave Mason
A Celebration of Classic Songs
The setlist included memorable performances of such hits as “Feelin’ Alright,” “The Weight,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,” “Delta Lady,” “Cry Me a River” and “With A Little Help From My Friends.” Tedeschi Trucks Band, known for their dynamic interplay and emotional depth, breathed fresh life into these classic songs. Tedeschi’s vocals blended beautifully with the robust horn section and gospel-inspired backing vocals, while Trucks channels the soulful fire of the original arrangements through his slide guitar, adding his signature fluidity and emotion.
“Having the opportunity to work with Leon Russell and the cast of Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a dream. I am still pinching myself over the entire experience,” adds Tedeschi. “The LOCKN’ Music Festival has done a tremendous job creating so many wonderful music collaborations for us. This was one for the ages. The audience was amazing and the performers and the music were all at the highest level. This is a memory I will always cherish.”
A Tribute to Timeless Music-Making
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021). The film, a unique retelling of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the LOCKN’ tribute set.
- Track Listing:
- 1. The Letter – ft. Susan Tedeschi
- 2. Darling Be Home Soon – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Doyle Bramhall II
- 3. Dixie Lullaby – ft. Doyle Bramhall II
- 4. Sticks and Stones – ft. Chris Robinson
- 5. Girl From the North Country – ft. Claudia Lennear
- 6. Let’s Go Get Stoned – ft. Susan Tedeschi
- 7. Feelin’ Alright – ft. Dave Mason & Anders Osborne
- 8. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window – ft. Warren Haynes & Anders Osborne
- 9. Bird On The Wire – ft. Rita Coolidge & Doyle Bramhall II
- 10. The Weight – ft. Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Susan Tedeschi, Claudia Lennear & Doyle Bramhall II
- 11. Delta Lady – ft. John Bell
- 12. Space Captain – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Chris Robinson
- 13. With A Little Help From My Friends – ft. Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Dave Mason & Doyle Bramhall II
- 14. The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Upcoming Tour Dates
Tedeschi Trucks Band will resume their Live in ’25 Tour on July 29th in Tulsa and then head to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two nights on August 1st and 2nd. The band’s expansive North American outing, produced by Live Nation, will continue through the summer and fall stopping in Bend, Berkeley, Los Angeles (August 13th at The Greek Theatre), Phoenix, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Bridgeport, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, and many more, before wrapping October 25th in St. Augustine, Florida. Select dates include co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers in August and Gov’t Mule in September and October as well as special guests such as Steve Winwood and Little Feat in various cities. Pre-order the album now and listen to the first single, “The Letter,” featuring Tedeschi on lead vocals. PRESS HERE to listen and pre-order the album. PRESS HERE to watch the official music video. “These were very special days that we were able to spend with Leon and the Mad Dogs,” shares Trucks. “There was a real sense of joy, magic and gratitude in the air from the moment everyone showed up at the first rehearsal and it just kept getting stronger, culminating in this incredible set. You could feel that this was one of those shows that you will be thinking about for the rest of your life. I feel very lucky to have been a part of this. What an honor to share the stage and music with Leon and all of those incredible musicians and people.”
* Communal music-making: A style of music-making that emphasizes collaboration, shared creativity, and collective energy among musicians, often resulting in a unique and powerful musical experience.
* Timeless music-making: A style of music-making that transcends time, evoking emotions and connections that remain relevant and enduring, often across generations.
* Dynamic interplay: A musical interaction between musicians that is characterized by a sense of tension and release, often resulting in a compelling and engaging musical experience.
* Soulful fire: A musical quality that evokes a sense of passion, energy, and emotional depth, often resulting in a powerful and memorable musical experience.
