Lake Tahoe, NV (8-15-25) – Mere steps away from the clear blue water of Lake Tahoe lies the Lake Tahoe
Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic. With a capacity of approximately 8,000 attendees
the amphitheater is nestled below towering granite mountain tops, tall pine trees and
high-rise hotel/casinos.
On Friday, August 15 th , 2025, this is the site of the Stateline, Nevada stop of the ‘Live in
25’ co-headlining tour of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Whiskey Myers. This bill definitely
combined music genres. Where Tedeschi Trucks Band leans heavier on the soul, blues,
jam band style, Whiskey Myers brings the red dirt of East Texas, the country of honky
tonks, and in your face Rock.
Although co-headlining tours can be a bit tricky at times, in this instance it works very
well. Looking out into the crowd I could see the shirts of both bands being prominently
worn. Also, in speaking with concert goers, there wasn’t necessarily a line drawn in the
sand as to who they were there to see. Now, some did claim allegiance to one specific
band, many stated that they were excited to see both.
Admittedly, I had not actively listened to Tedeschi Trucks Band previous to the show. I
was however very familiar with Derek Trucks who began as a guitar prodigy. He went on
to become a member of The Allman Brothers before establishing his very own Derek
Trucks Band. I was also familiar with Susan Tedeschi’s solo work. I remember being
blown away listening to her 1998 blues album ‘Just Won’t Burn’.
Tedeschi Trucks Band were the first to take the stage on this particular evening. Kicking
the night off with ‘Anyhow’ from their 2016 “Let Me Get By” album. As the 12-piece band
grooved through song after song, looking into the audience, it was impossible to tell who
was not there to see them. The ushers for the venue had their hands full trying to keep
the walkways clear of dancing concert goers.
As the sun set over Lake Tahoe, the air found that familiar forest chill. Tedeschi Trucks
band however were on fire! Blazing through original songs like ‘Made Up Mind’, ‘Learn
How to Love’, and ‘Let Me Get By’. The band also performed a few covers such as
‘Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright’ (Bob Dylan) and ‘Keep On Growing’ (Derek and the
Dominoes), while applying their very own swampy jam-band sound to them. The
musicianship was utterly flawless and Tedeschi’s vocals were on point the entire night.
After a brief stage swap, the country rockers from East Texas took the stage. Whisky
Myers first appeared on-stage silhouetted by bright stage lights and fog. As the rowdy
crowd erupted into thunderous cheers, Cody Cannon’s raspy and passionate voice
announced the band’s presence with authority.
Whiskey Myers, comprised of Cannon (vocals) John Jeffers (guitar), Jeff Hogg (drums),
Jamey Gleaves (bass), Cody Tate (guitar) and Tony Kent (keys, percussion) performed
a blistering music assault through songs such as ‘Gasoline’, ‘Frogman’, and ‘Bury My
Bones’ before anybody was able to catch a breath.
Always a crowd favorite, Cody Cannon introduced this ballad as a “sing along song”
before going into ‘Broken Window Serenade’. As if the entire amphitheater got the
memo, everyone in attendance had hands raised while singing along to “Now you work
down at the time out off of 155. And you’re dancing for your dollar, just tryin’ to stay
alive. It hurts me so. I thought you should know.”
The band was sure to play all the songs that their loyal and die-hard following would
expect to hear, such as ‘Die Rockin’, ‘Glitter Ain’t Gold’, ‘Stone‘, and ‘Bitch’. Whiskey
Myers concluded their set, as well as our EPIC night of music with a resounding
rendition of ‘Going Down’ (Don Nix cover). What made this extra special is that they
were joined onstage by guitar virtuoso, Derek Trucks.
These were two different bands, with two uniquely different styles and genres. Music,
however, is universal. Be sure to catch the “Live in 25” tour in a city near you. You will
not be disappointed.
Do not altar photos
Copyright: Chris Couture Photography
