don't know, but i'm in and you can come up and crash with me if needed.

Why would you think this is an ABB-related event?

Why would you think this is an ABB-related event?

A. There’s a peach
B. It’s the 50th anniversary of the band
C. NYC is their 2nd home
D. The Big House Museum has been cryptically sharing these promotions on social media.

Could this be the theme for the Mule NYE show?

[Edited on 12/12/2019 by KPRESTN712]

Could this be the theme for the Mule NYE show?

That sounds like a good call … now I am drooling at the thought of an ABB themed Gov't Mule show with sit-ins by Jaimoe, Dickey, Derek, Jack and Chuck …… GET ME A TICKET AN AEROPLANE !!!

[Edited on 12/11/2019 by harvey]

I’m sure it’s ABB-related and Gov’t Mule hasn’t announced its NYE theme, but tickets to the Mule New Years’ show have been on sale for two months. It wouldn’t make much sense for LiveNation to promote their show that way. (Also the Mule hasn’t shared those teasers and they did an ABB New Years’ set in 2016.) My question is, what ABB/New York related thing happened around 50 years ago? Their first NYC show and first Fillmore East show were both in December 1969, so maybe it’s connected to that?

This is another Live Nation NYC posted on Dec 2nd.

Devon and Duane are doin the Allman Family Revival at the Beacon Dec 28th.
It might be that.

This is another Live Nation NYC posted on Dec 2nd.

Devon and Duane are doin the Allman Family Revival at the Beacon Dec 28th.
It might be that.

Yeah, but tickets have been on sale for a while. It's not a secret, so why cryptically tease that? Same for Warren's NYE shows - he hasn't announced the theme (and Jaimoe & Marc are both in south Florida during NYE).

Plus...this is Live Nation, and to my understanding, they don't handle promotions for MSG venues, correct?

I'm guessing if they are just teasing it now, it is not something being done this year.

Live Nation probably has dozens of venues in New York.

I'm guessing if they are just teasing it now, it is not something being done this year.

Live Nation probably has dozens of venues in New York.

Just the Gramercy and Irving Plaza, but they also sell tickets and promote events.

I'm guessing if they are just teasing it now, it is not something being done this year.

Live Nation probably has dozens of venues in New York.

Just the Gramercy and Irving Plaza, but they also sell tickets and promote events.

I was thinking Jones Beach, but that isn't in the city and this does say NYC.

Maybe a Hologram ABB show in Central Park? 😉 😛

Can't post the image, but it's definitely ABB related. "The Brothers", "March 2020" & "NYC" are all in the latest promo. I just do not have the skills to post the pic at Live Nation.

https://twitter.com/LiveNationNYC/status/1206922063333732353?s=20

Maybe that works?

Mike

[Edited on 12/17/2019 by whrfrt9677]

Warren, Derek, Jaimoe & Marc have no announced dates in March 2020.

Just Sayin'...

Well that would be nice.

I understand from an anonymous source Warren and Derek would only do a one off ABB tribute show and it would have to have Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley, Jr. Jaimoe and perhaps Chuck Leavell, Marc and Otiel.

Apparently you won't see Warren, Derek, Jaimoe and Marc do an Allman Brothers show or tribute show alone if at all.

Lots of thoughts on this. Would this be multiple nights at the Beacon or a large arena show(s) at a place like MSG. Derek with Susan and their band are capable of selling out 10 shows at the Beacon and let’s not kid ourselves it is also about the big bucks. If it is at the Beacon, I would not be surprised to see average orchestra seats going for 250 bucks at face value.

Who would be in the band? Well, you have to assume it is Warren, Jaimoe and Derek and Oteil. I would love to see Chuck Leavell on keyboards and a mixture of folks on vocals. The possibilities are endless.

I divide my time between Florida and NYC and was planning to be back in NYC in March for a medical procedure. Heck, I was planning to book my flight today. Now I am holding off until the announcement is made.

I understand from an anonymous source Warren and Derek would only do a one off ABB tribute show and it would have to have Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley, Jr. Jaimoe and perhaps Chuck Leavell, Marc and Otiel.

Apparently you won't see Warren, Derek, Jaimoe and Marc do an Allman Brothers show or tribute show alone if at all.

If that is the case, then it has to be between 3/21 and 4/8 as the Allman Betts Band have a full schedule. The other thing is the Allman Betts Band have several local NYC area dates in February so I can not imagine the promoters being happy if they announce a competing date. Another question is when would they rehearse?

Gregg Allman left his 42 guitars to Devon Allman. The ABB mantle has been passed to Devon and perhaps Duane Allman. Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes aren't the inheritors. I doubt Derek and Warren will do any ABB tribute or ABB shows...unless Devon Allman and perhaps Duane Betts are involved. Dickey Betts and Jaimoe are the owners of the band but Devon Allman has Gregg's share. I bet anything official would have to go through Devon Allman and Jaimoe and maybe Dickey and Butch's wife. Gregg, Dickey, Jaimoe and Butch owned the band when it played its last show in 2014.

Jambase is on the case! March 2020 Tribute sounds more likely

https://www.jambase.com/article/allman-brothers-march-2020-new-york-city

Live Nation Teases The Allman Brothers Band March 2020 Tribute

Dec 17, 20197:22 am PSTScott Bernstein

Live Nation New York City’s social media feeds continue to tease a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. The latest post from the concert promotion company notes “The Brothers March 2020” and includes images of a peach and a mushroom, two items associated with the legendary ABB.

The Allman Brothers Band concluded a 45-year career at The Beacon Theatre in New York City on October 28, 2014 — their 238th concert at the venue. March was a sacred time for the group, who held annual residencies at The Beacon nearly every year between 1992 and 2014. Since the finale, founding members Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks have died. Drummer Jaimoe and guitarist Dickey Betts are the only surviving members from the original lineup. Guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, bassist Oteil Burbridge and percussionist Marc Quinones from the final ABB lineup all remain active and have clear schedules in March. Additionally, guitarist Jack Pearson and keyboardist Chuck Leavell are notable Allman Brothers Band alums who still perform live.

One interesting note is that the latest two graphics shared by Live Nation NYC note the number “50.” The Allman Brothers Band’s 50th anniversary was March 26, 2019. Stay tuned for more on this developing story. Check out the teasers shared by Live Nation below:

To me, the biggest question is whether or not Mr. Dickey Betts will be involved.

The big question is 2020 is the 50th anniversary of what? Are we just a year behind of the 50th anniversary of the band? If so, that is so ABB.

We literally have zero idea who’s involved on any level, and my instinct is to assume the big names won’t be there - but we’ll find out if that’s happening. Also: the Beacon looks completely booked up in March 2020. There are a few other venues in town, of course.

One night MSG, all surviving band members from the various incarnations along with Devon & Duane.
Jack & Derek, Jack & Warren, Warren & Derek one last time. It would bring a proper end to an amazing band.
Geez, I think the before and after parties alone might be legendary LOL.

The big question is 2020 is the 50th anniversary of what? Are we just a year behind of the 50th anniversary of the band? If so, that is so ABB.

One year later (March 2021) *is* the 50th anniversary for Fillmore East. So, there's that ...

The big question is 2020 is the 50th anniversary of what? Are we just a year behind of the 50th anniversary of the band? If so, that is so ABB.

One year later (March 2021) *is* the 50th anniversary for Fillmore East. So, there's that ...

Perhaps if the current brain trust starts NOW, the team can have something prepared in time for that milestone, right!?!?!....RIGHT!

I figured this was a tribute show possibly with the Allman Betts Band as house band and as many ABB alumni there as would participate - Jaimoe, Oteil, Marc, Warren, Jack seem to say yes to most everything. Chuck does if he has ample notice and clear schedule (think the Gregg 2014 Tribute and 2017 Peachfest). Dickey's health/ability is questionable but he could be part of it. Derek avoids anything other than unscheduled sit-ins with his former mates since the ABB disbanded.

Then someone posted on Alan Paul's FB page that they suspected this was one of the Blackbird Presents shows organized by Don Was & Keith Workman. And after reading that, I'm going with that prediction, too.

You can't argue with the quality of those Blackbird Presents shows....from the Gregg tribute to Mavis Staples to Skynyrd to Dr John.... the Last Waltz mini-tours. They's all been great.

The 2017 Saturday Peachfest set served very much the same purpose. Chuck was musical director. Chuck was on stage for all (almost all?) of the 2 hour set along with Warren, Jaimoe, Marc, Jack & Oteil for parts of it. All 6 were stage together which I never thought I'd see.

Devon, Duane Betts, Duane Trucks, Berry D Oakley, Vaylor, Lamar Jr all played, along with Gregg & Butch bandmates Pat Bergerson, Bruce Katz, Scott Sherrard, Peter Levin, Junior Mac....some others I'm probably forgetting.

The next day, most of them played again sans Chuck in the Les Bres set. It was an amazing 4 hours of music and would be hard to top! But if they do a Blackbird ABB tribute show, I'd go if at all possible!

Then someone posted on Alan Paul's FB page that they suspected this was one of the Blackbird Presents shows organized by Don Was & Keith Workman. And after reading that, I'm going with that prediction, too.

You can't argue with the quality of those Blackbird Presents shows....from the Gregg tribute to Mavis Staples to Skynyrd to Dr John.... the Last Waltz mini-tours. They's all been great.

That's kind of what I'm predicting. And if that's the case, I'm less curious about what former-ABB members are a part of it than I am what other artists take part and pay tribute.

Jaimoe
Warren
Oteil
Derek
Jack P.
Jimmy Herring
Marc Q.
Chuck
Jimmy Hall
Susan
Ron Holloway
Bill Evans
Wanee Horns/Gregg's horn sections with Jay Collins and gang
Allman Betts Band
Duane Trucks
Lamar Jr.
Scott Sharrard
Bruce Katz
Junior Mack
Randall Bramblett
Audley Freed
Brandford Marsalis
Pat Bergeson

Who did I miss? This is what the event SHOULD be (in my selfish opinion hah), but I have a bad feeling it's going to be some combo of Eric Church, Jamey Johnson, Stapleton, Georgia Florida Border, etc, etc. PLEASE do the right thing Live Nation...