Photo by John Patrick Gatta

Following a series of summer gigs, the Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band is easing up on the throttle a bit (at least in the live setting) over the coming months. The group reportedly has been working on their debut album at the bandleaders’ home studio, with a 2011 release expected. Trucks and Tedeschi have however, confirmed their New Year’s Eve plans, which will take place in the couple’s home state of Florida. The Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band will appear at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on December 29 and at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville on the 31st. Tickets will go on sale for the first date on September 24 and for the NYE gig on September 17.