Devon and Duane in Europe

21 shows in 23 days. These guys are cranking it. Hard working band this summer!

And they are playing much better than I thought they could. Both Allman and Betts are getting impressive. After Duane Betts played years on a couple of Allman Brothers songs, usually Same Thing and Dreams and many years in Great Southern, I began to think he was always going to be just average. But being in Dawes for a couple of years changed everything. He is close to being a top guitarist now and Devon Allman is at that level too.

I really was hoping they would bring their tour to Oregon this summer, but no such luck. The videos of them playing together recently are really fun to watch and I would love to see these guys jam on some longer Allman Brothers songs like Elizabeth Reed or Les Brers! The all star show at the Fillmore West last year was epic. You're right, both of these guys are playing on a whole new level now- they have acquired mojo powers!
Devon, if you're out there reading this, please come back to the Portland Blues Festival in 2019! And bring Duane! And Samantha Fish! 😛
[Edited on 8/18/2018 by peachlovingman]

Gonna catch them live next week. Friday at a festival in Belgium and sunday at an afternoon indoor gig in the Netherlands (if i'll make it on time because i will also be at that festival in Belgium on saturday and will return home sunday morning). Gonna be a busy weekend because i also want to catch a very cool Dutch soul band called The Tibbs on sunday night! 😛 😛 😛

Got tickets for Manchester on the 8th Sept, can't wait.

Leeds/Manchester/Sheffield and hopefully Newcastle 4 gigs in 4 days

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country …
[Edited on 8/22/2018 by harvey]

All who catch them are going to enjoy these shows and be very pleasantly surprised!!! Excellent musicianship all around, great guitar tones from both Devon and Duane! I urge all to arrive early and get up close. Enjoy!!!............Peace........joe

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country …
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
[Edited on 8/22/2018 by harvey]

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …
Hi Colin, I also won't be at this show. I'm going to be overseas on a well deserved holiday.

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …
Hi Colin, I also won't be at this show. I'm going to be overseas on a well deserved holiday.
That's a shame … was looking forward to having a beer with you … hope you have a great holiday!
Looks like just me, Gordon and Martyn at the moment … do you have any recommendations for a boozer near the Islington Assembly Hall ?

Great show last friday at the (Ge)varenwinkel Festival in Belgium. They were headlining and were allowed to play a full show that even included a whoppin' 3 encores.
They played Mahalo, Ten Million Slaves, I"ll Be Around (The Spinners cover), Left My Heart in Memphis,
Blue Sky, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (without Devon Allman), Friend of the Devil, Melissa, Lean on Me
(Bill Withers cover), Purple Rain (Prince Cover), Midnight Lake Michigan, Midnight Rider. Missing a few songs.
[Edited on 8/26/2018 by ABBDutchFan]

From the YouTube video I have seen the boys are tearing it up. They have played Liz Reed and BWIAB...nice

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …
OK guys … with no input from our local expert how about meeting up for a pre-show bevvy at the HOPE & ANCHOR which is just up the road from the Islington Assembly Hall … haven't been in there since the 70's … I could be there by about 5pm or so ???

That's funny - you're usually out til 4 am ..............

That's funny - you're usually out til 4 am ..............
Heh heh … those were the days … pre-show party in the Beacon Hotel then an ABB Beacon gig followed by a midnight Lefty Collins gig at BB Kings then finishing the evening off with a "nightcap" in Yogi's … treasured memories for sure

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …
OK guys … with no input from our local expert how about meeting up for a pre-show bevvy at the HOPE & ANCHOR which is just up the road from the Islington Assembly Hall … haven't been in there since the 70's … I could be there by about 5pm or so ???
Good choice. They serve food there too so you'll be happy. Good luck in leaping onto a seat. Seriously.

London on 4th Sept for me … really looking forward both to the gig and to catching up with my old concert buddies who I see far too little of since I retired and moved to the country...
Won't be making a trip to London for this one Colin. And as you say, the concert buddies don't meet up as often as we would like.
Hi Mike … hope all is well in the wild west … not surprised you are not going to London as you are spoilt for choice this year … you have Manchester on your doorstep and Leeds and Sheffield not to far away either … it is good that Devon & Duane are playing so many venues … if only Norwich was still on the main circuit like it used to be back in the 70's …
OK guys … with no input from our local expert how about meeting up for a pre-show bevvy at the HOPE & ANCHOR which is just up the road from the Islington Assembly Hall … haven't been in there since the 70's … I could be there by about 5pm or so ???
Good choice. They serve food there too so you'll be happy. Good luck in leaping onto a seat. Seriously.
Thanks for the seal of approval Barry … sorry you won't be there mate, you will be missed, but I hope you have a good holiday … haven't been to the Hope & Anchor since the 70's … I think I saw Feelgood there last time I visited …

If I survive the End Of The Road Festival and the trains are behaving, i’m gonna come along too.

If I survive the End Of The Road Festival and the trains are behaving, i’m gonna come along too.

If I survive the End Of The Road Festival and the trains are behaving, i’m gonna come along too.
Would be great to see you again Dave!

Thank you Colin, actually i’m more excited about seeing you lot again - i’ve Seen Devon more recently

Okaysie, I’m in
[Edited on 9/4/2018 by scotiadave]

Enjoy ther gig in London (Islington) tonight guys. I've got to wait until Saturday in Manchester.

I have meet and greet tickets for Manchester but I can't find any info on where to go and at what time if anyone can help I would be grateful

Last night in London, it was report to the merchandise counter, Darren.
Martyn and his friend Nigel had tickets. They had to report back at 19.50.
Hope you enjoy the show!
[Edited on 9/8/2018 by Shavian]

By the way, aside from the Allman and Betts boys, who get the pub, Johnny Stachela does a great job on the slide and on Blue Sky (no slide)

one other observation...there's no room in this band for Devon to play a lot of lead, but from what i saw he can definitely play

I had a really nice eve at the London show, it was especially nice to see everyone. It had been too long
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