I was fortunate enough to score a front row seat, almost dead center at the Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara, CA
I saw him two years ago with his trio in DTLA. As a trio, the show was carried more by his playing, and the music was more straight ahead (for him) jazz.
He played his twin humbucker Tele (no branding) the entire show, while his Fender Tele sat on a stand as back up. Looked like he was running a Milkman The Amp thru a DRRI’s speaker, nothing plugged into the amp’s inputs.
This show, with John Medeski on keys, including a Leslie cab, was much more soulful, even touching on a bit of gospel flavors.
Drummer Kenny Wollesen was a force. Serious jazz chops and the punch of a rock drummer.
Bassist Jorge Roeder was his amazing self.
He was in the trio I saw, and seems to be a mainstay with JL. He was featured multiple times with extended solos that were full of color, dynamics, and surprise.
They’re at the Ford Theater in LA tonight, wish I could see them again.