You’re doing something right when you’re invited to play at the White House. As part of the “Red, White, and Blues” night, President Obama and PBS hosted performances from Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Keb Mo, and more to celebrate 2012’s Black History Month.
A stand-out performance from the night features Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Warren Haynes doing a stunning rendition of “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Etta James, alongside the White House band featuring Booker T Jones, who acted as bandleader for the night’s series.
The three musicians complement one another incredibly in this blues number, as Tedeschi and Haynes exchange vocal harmonies and Trucks showcases his effortless slide-guitar playing – smiles, and goosebumps, all around.
Also, check out Trombone Shorty performing “St. James Infirmary” in The White House’s East Wing: