Greek Theater

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s annual summer stop is a ritual for local music lovers who crave musicianship that’s both technically jaw-dropping and deeply human. There’s a reason these shows sell out: the band’s setlists are never predictable, and the interplay between Derek Trucks’ slide guitar and Susan Tedeschi’s vocals feels as spontaneous as it is precise. This year, Lukas Nelson joins the bill, which means you’re in for a night where classic American songwriting gets a fresh jolt of energy. The Greek’s open-air acoustics suit the band’s expansive jams, letting every horn blast and guitar solo ring out over the hills. If you’ve caught them before, you know the magic is in the details—unexpected covers, extended solos, and the kind of musical conversation that only happens when everyone on stage is listening as much as they’re playing.

David Byrne’s latest project, Who Is The Sky?, lands at the Greek with the kind of ambition that makes you rethink what a live show can be. Byrne’s knack for turning big ideas into something you can actually dance to is on full display, but this time he’s working with the Ghost Train Orchestra and Kid Harpoon, so the arrangements are lush, unpredictable and sometimes downright cinematic. The Greek’s open-air acoustics are a perfect match for the album’s sweeping sound, and Byrne’s storytelling feels even sharper when it’s backed by a full orchestra. If you’ve caught his previous tours, you know he doesn’t repeat himself. This isn’t nostalgia or a greatest hits parade—it’s a restless, inventive artist still pushing at the edges. If you want to see what happens when pop music gets truly curious, this is the night to do it.