Just a few months ago, beloved guitarist Derek Trucks was spotted jamming out with Eddie Vedder and Bill Murray after a Chicago Cubs playoff game. While we all watched the three sing The Band’s “The Weight” with glee, some fans wondered just how this unique collection of stars came together in the first place.
In a new interview with the Lagina PPE, Trucks tells the story for us all to enjoy. “That was pretty unique!” says Trucks. “We were heading out on tour and had a show the next day. I flew to Chicago for Game Four. I ended up sitting with Eddie Vedder and meeting him that night. We ended up at the club across the street from Wrigley (Field). One thing led to the next.”
He continues, “I’ve known Bill Murray for a while. I guess I met him at the “Clapton’s Crossroads” thing. We’ve stayed in touch, and he’s come out to a few of our shows and a few Allman (Brothers Band) shows. I reached out to him and told him where we were hanging. At 1:30, (or) 2 in the morning, he pops in, and it just got crazier and crazier. I had no intentions to play music at 3:30 in the morning across the street from Wrigley, but there it is.”
The full interview talks about Let Me Get By, touring with a 12-piece ensemble and more. Tedeschi Trucks Band will take the stage this weekend at their own Sunshine Music Festival. You can watch a clip of the late night jamboree below.