Despite the fact that Trucks wasn't born until 1979, he's worked hard to learn songs played before then as evidenced by a blistering performance July 22 at Red Butte Garden.

Trucks and Tedeschi, his 37-year-old wife, who had a fine solo career as a blues artist before playing with her husband - are quite the combination when they lead the Soul Stew Revival, which began in 2006.

Tedeschi sings heartfelt blues with a booming, soulful voice while Trucks is the closest thing to a real guitar hero - as opposed to the video-game version - his generation has produced.

Trucks shredded a hole on the finale of "Anyday," an overlooked track off Eric Clapton's "Derek and the Dominoes" record. It was his wife, however, who took the howling lead at the end of "Glad You're Gone" later in the set.

They both laid back and let the band take control during Muddy Waters' "I Wants To Be Loved."

The near sell-out crowd, some of whom were on their feet for most of the 90-minute set, was energized from the opening notes of "Don't Do It," a classic by The Band.

One female fan got excited enough to run onstage and hug Tedeschi during Paul Pena's "Gonna Move."

Another highlight was the three-man drum solo led by Trucks' younger brother Duane, congo player Count M'Butu and drummer Yonrico Scott.

The band also took a turn at The Beatles "Hey Jude," which owed way more to the soulful Wilson Pickett version than the original. The arrangement was aided by the sultry horns of trombonist Kevin Hyde, saxophonist Marc Hibbard and trumpeter Paul Garrett.

Arguably, the show's highlight was the band's 10-minute take on Little Walter's "Key To The Highway," which featured vocals by Tedeschi and Scapomatic lead singer Mike Mattison. Not surprisingly, the tune also featured a blazing slide solo by Trucks.

Before Soul Stew's set, early arrivals were treated to a spirited 35-minute performance from Scrapomatic, which played bluesy originals and treated the crowd to Rev. Gary Davis' "I Belong To The Band" to end its set.

The only downside to the concert, which marked the second straight year for Trucks and Tedeschi at Red Butte, was that a look at the set list revealed the group had planned to play "The Weight," but didn't have time.

Maybe next year.

Soul Stew Revival with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi

Where » Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City.

When » July 22.

Bottom line » The husband/wife duo serves up a tasty treat on a hot night.