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GALLERY: Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Highlights from Friday and Saturday night at Crossroads. Photos by Kevin Mazur/WireImage

"Songwriter/guitarist Blake Mills is fairly new on the scene and is making a name for himself quickly for good reason. Playing solo electric guitar and singing, he held the audience's attention, despite a shaky start to his first solo tune. He then called out the ever-popular Derek Trucks to join him on acoustic guitar to play a sweet version of рSave the Last Dance for Me.с"

Also click here to read our 20 Best Moments of Crossroads 2013 with fan videos.

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Intermediate

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