Fresh off his opening slot for The Black Keys in Indianapolis, Gary Clark Jr. took center stage Monday night for a headlining performance at The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati. The Austin guitar slinger delivered a powerhouse set that showcased his signature blend of blues, soul, and rock, saving one of the night’s biggest surprises for the encore.

The evening kicked off with an opening set from singer-songwriter Suzanne Santo, whose mix of roots, rock, and folk set the tone for a night steeped in grit and emotion.

Clark and his band rolled through a dynamic setlist, but it was the encore that transformed the night into something unforgettable. With the Tedeschi Trucks Band enjoying a rare night off from their Live In 25 Tour, co-leaders Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks made a surprise appearance, walking onstage to cheers. Clark closed the night on his own with “Bright Lights,” sending the crowd home buzzing from a rare convergence of three of modern blues’ brightest stars.

Setlist (Cincinnati, 8/25/25):

Catfish Blues (Robert Petway cover), Maktub, Ain’t Messin ‘Round, When My Train Pulls In, The Healing, Feed the Babies, Alone Together, Our Love, What About Us, You Saved Me, Habits

Encore: If Trouble Was Money (Albert Collins cover with Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks), Don’t Owe You A Thang (with Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks), Bright Lights

Photo Gallery by Tony Vasquez : Gary Clark