After many years on the road building separate, successful solo careers, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi united to form the Tedeschi Trucks Band with an extended pool of collaborators and friends. Well-known for their outstanding live performances, the formidable husband-and-wife duo explore new ideas together through songs rooted in the blues and infused with their own unique blend of Southern soul, American roots music, authentic rock ‘n’ roll, and a touch of Florida swamp magic. It is a formula that has seen high praise with multiple Blues Music Awards and a massive fan base that sells out shows across the country and beyond, currently on tour of their latest recording Signs.

Opening the night will be renowned East L. A. band Los Lobos, who for more than three decades have consistently evolved artistically, never losing sight of their humble roots while earning a faithful following that has only grown over those years.

L.B. Day Amphitheatre at Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17^th St. NE, Salem. Saturday, May 25, 6:00 pm. Ticketmaster $24.50 – $200.00.

Brother Yusef has been described as a master solo guitarist, as well as a uniquely passionate vocalist. His performances are as raw, honest, and as real as the genre can be. Honed over thirty years, he calls his multifaceted style, “fattback blues” for its rich mix of Delta , Chicago, and Texas blues alongside a hard driving Louisiana stomp. Fattback Blues combines “traditional” fingerpicking and slide guitar playing with the contemporary feel of urban blues, rock, and funk.  He uses his right hand thumb to beat out a percussive bass-line and shuffle, while the index finger plays rhythm and lead lines, creating a full band sound with a solo guitar.

Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24^th Ave. Friday, May 24, 7:00 pm. $7.00 at the door.

Duffy Bishop is a force of nature; a powerful blues blaster and sultry soul singer with a stage presence that connects intensely with her audience, whether in an intimate club or huge festival. One of the most beloved performers in the Pacific Northwest, Bishop has been inducted into both the Cascade Blues Association and Washington Blues Society’s Halls of Fame, and has been honored by both organizations, as well as the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, with lifetime achievement awards.

Since moving from Portland to Florida a few years back, each visit from Duffy and her guitar playing husband Chris Carlson is highly anticipated, with sold out shows for every performance. They will be returning for a show at The Lake Theater with long time band members Dean Mueller on the upright bass and Carlton Jackson on drums.

Lake Theater & Café, 106 N State St., Lake Oswego. Monday, May 20. 7:00 pm. Tickets at Laketheatercafe.com $20.00 general admission (VIP table sold out). All ages.

Drawing from the strong influences of blues and R&B as well as contemporary sounds in hip hop and rock & roll, John Németh creates original music that is both personal and universal. John’s songs are groove and melody driven, laced with thoughtful lyrics and nuanced humor, and cover themes from social issues of gun violence and class values to the pure hedonistic joy of dancing, sexuality, and marijuana. He creates his songs from melodies and phrases he draws from the sounds of life, from early-morning Memphis songbirds to the din of the city. Németh’s striking tenor vocals are already legendary, with a pitch-perfect purity of range and power that has drawn comparisons to soul singers from O.V. Wright to James Brown. He keeps that power under a tight leash, letting it rip at just the right places to benefit the song. Németh is also a very accomplished harmonica player who can boogie with the best of ‘em.

Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4^th. Friday, May 17, 9:00 pm. $20.00 Ticketweb.com. 21 & over.

Doug MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of Doug MacLeod performances lies his knack for storytelling and bringing characters — from the faceless to the legendary — to strikingly real life. A multi-winner of the Blues Music Awards, MacLoed’s performances are unforgettable and draw the audience to the edge of their seats with his social observations or cause them to hold their bellies with laughter after hearing his numerous humorous tales that often end with a heartening lesson to consider.

Lake Theater & Café, 106 N State St., Lake Oswego. Monday, May 13, 7:00 pm. General admission tickets can be found at Laketheatercafe.com for $15.00 (VIP tables are sold out). All ages.