But we also need to remember this is not really the Allman Brothers Band. They are not even calling it The Allman Brothers. Probably because Duane and now Gregg too is gone. Just as The Dead didn't want to use the official name of their band after Jerry died.

It's going to be very noticeable not hearing Gregg sing the songs he always sung. If I were them I would go heavy on instrumental songs. Open with a 30 minute Mountain Jam then sequel into Statesboro and let Warren sing that then Blue Sky with Warren or Chuck singing and move to a long Elizabeth Reed. By then we would be way over an hour in, maybe two, and the guys on the stage will have all of us in the zone because they can PLAY this music we love REAL GOOD. The singing may be what is distracting from the vibe. When Warren sings Same Thing and Hoochie Coochie it WILL sound right and probably Soulshine. Chuck can sing Ramblin Man. Otiel sings Seven Turns and Marc sings Gregg's lead on that and maybe Duane Trucks sings Dinoles then we have a 3 hour show and everyone is way happy and twirling and what they di to get to the 4 hour mark will be icing on the cake.

No one is mistaking this for the Allman Brothers Band. I appreciate your passion for the band, but you're not a member of the band, stop thinking you know better than the guys on stage (or anyone else here). These guys have this show covered, I'm sure.

You never know. Warren may notice our suggestions and think some are good ideas and others are "I'm glad that guy isn't running this show."

Warren said there are so many songs that should be played and we can't play them all. And he said they are still trying to figure out who sings what.

Open with Whipping Post and just play like hell for 30 or 40 minutes then the rest is a piece of cake no matter who sings what.

All POVs are clearly known by now, why not pivot things toward music
GREAT Southbound alright - it, Jessica, HFalls never did overly hit me live after this era, Chuck’s piano was such a big part of it

I won’t be there so take it w/a grain of salt
.....but hopefully they’ll touch on each era - a quick COIMyKitchen>Old Friend acoustic set for instance - mayb Warren could improv his Nobody Knows solo into a jam along the way, it’s my favorite ABB studio song ever - I thought Oteil sang 7 Turns really well, maybe he could Just Ain’t Easy as an ode to that era - a fine mention of Mr. Allen Woody would be so good.....of course the possibilities are endless

You know there will be an appreciable nod along the way to the O-6 - heck the band always had their images up there in the background during NOLTRunWith at the Beacon

It’s all about the love for The Allman Brothers Band

[Edited on 1/9/2020 by Stephen]

Good post. I have been thinking how all of this will play out with setlist and etc. It will be interesting to see and fun to speculate what will happen. So many scenarios. I would expect to see a long show 1st and 2nd set , 3 plus hours. It looks like Warren will be handling most of the vocal duties given that there will be really no special guest besides Chuck. By the way I hope he gets featured a lot. Would love to hear him tear it up.

Nobody Knows is such a powerhouse of a song. It would be cool if they did something with that. I am sure they will touch on all eras of the band and some of the popular covers they would do maybe? Not sure of the Arista years though. I like the fact, from what it appears, that they are going to keep it to the core lineup announced. But for some reason it would not surprise me if someone special drops in who has a strong connection to the band. I just see it more as a vocalist. No doubt Warren can handle it though.

Could this spark something else? A future "The Brothers" tour or one off gigs at festivals and such?
The Haynes Trucks band? Either way the music will live on for sure with the different family bands.

Speaking of family bands. Don't mean to take a left turn here,
but I hope to see the Allman Betts Band take off. I really think there is some potential there, given some time and seasoning, that could be a strong unit. I like their original material and they blend it with some covers and the ABB stuff makes for a strong set. Johnny Stachela is a killer player.
Duane is really blossoming as an artist I feel with his playing and song writing. Nothing wrong with having another Betts around! I will take that anyday.

Speaking of Nobody Knows
Allman Brothers Band - Nobody Knows Live @ Springfield, MA 3/2/92!

I always enjoyed hearing a young Warren Haynes blazing away and feeling his way through this material and band. A lot of fire for sure. Not that he is lacking anything now by any means, but when someone is young, new, raw so to speak, fire stoked high, there seems to be a little more of an intense urgency to their playing. The clip above , he is killing it.

Another couple of examples of Warren.
Dreams-Play All Night

When I first heard that when it came out, not that I was surprised, but his solo and playing KILLED it on that one. Amazing Stuff.

Blue Sky-Evening With

That version of Blue Sky is great! I know others have mixed feelings about it, but I dig it. That has probably one of my favorite Warren solos and slide playing. He kicks it in with the slide at 3:35 till 5:03 and just soars. Mostly when he really starts to dig it at 4:14 and he hits these licks at the 4:55-4:59 mark...it gives me chills every time. Move over folks ,Warren has got this one!
I like Dickeys rhythm playing behind Warrens lead work on Blue Sky from Evening With also. Just drives.

But we also need to remember this is not really the Allman Brothers Band. They are not even calling it The Allman Brothers. Probably because Duane and now Gregg too is gone. Just as The Dead didn't want to use the official name of their band after Jerry died.

It's going to be very noticeable not hearing Gregg sing the songs he always sung. If I were them I would go heavy on instrumental songs. Open with a 30 minute Mountain Jam then sequel into Statesboro and let Warren sing that then Blue Sky with Warren or Chuck singing and move to a long Elizabeth Reed. By then we would be way over an hour in, maybe two, and the guys on the stage will have all of us in the zone because they can PLAY this music we love REAL GOOD. The singing may be what is distracting from the vibe. When Warren sings Same Thing and Hoochie Coochie it WILL sound right and probably Soulshine. Chuck can sing Ramblin Man. Otiel sings Seven Turns and Marc sings Gregg's lead on that and maybe Duane Trucks sings Dinoles then we have a 3 hour show and everyone is way happy and twirling and what they di to get to the 4 hour mark will be icing on the cake.

No one is mistaking this for the Allman Brothers Band. I appreciate your passion for the band, but you're not a member of the band, stop thinking you know better than the guys on stage (or anyone else here). These guys have this show covered, I'm sure.

. And none of us really know what we’re talking about...conjectures,opinions,points of view...all with great passion!

What ?!?! I always know what I am talking about!!!
😉 😉 😛 😛 NOT!!!! 😛 😛 😉 😉

I vote for Hot 'Lanta as the opener.

Could this spark something else? A future "The Brothers" tour or one off gigs at festivals and such?
The Haynes Trucks band? Either way the music will live on for sure with the different family bands.

Speaking of family bands. Don't mean to take a left turn here,
but I hope to see the Allman Betts Band take off. I really think there is some potential there, given some time and seasoning, that could be a strong unit. I like their original material and they blend it with some covers and the ABB stuff makes for a strong set. Johnny Stachela is a killer player.
Duane is really blossoming as an artist I feel with his playing and song writing. Nothing wrong with having another Betts around! I will take that anyday.

I doubt this will turn into a similar road that the Dead took with Dead and Company. I just don't think there is anywhere near the same thirst, demand or following of the Allman Brothers. Haynes and Trucks can collaborate at anytime if they wanted to, can't see that happening other than sit ins etc. which has happened.

The Allman Betts Band will be interesting to see how/if they develop from here. They seem to bet getting better and better, and have a strong musical unit. As mentioned, Johnny Stachela can play, as can John Ginty on the keyboards/organ. I don't know much about their drumming, but Duane Betts seems to be finding a solid, confident groove. I can't tell about Devon other than he carries spirit and passion to the legacy and to his playing--- There seems to be a natural curiosity to these guys and understandably so. They are touring a lot so we'll see what kind of following they can build;

By the way this "Brothers" event is all good. We know we will get top musicianship from artists who have paid their dues and reverence to the band we all dig

 

X2 jszfunk (thanks too - keen to check out those clips ), they opened w/Hot Lanta Aug 2004 Meadowbrook, kicking off a slamming show - blackey, the night after this show, they opened w/Mtn Jam, the one you mentioned, at Tweeter Ctr Mass. - then closed it w/the last part of Mtn Jam by way of Afro Blue - it’s my favorite IL, & was also glad to find a good audience recording of the Meadowbrook show, which I attended

March 10 will be a special night, ups to the guys for honoring the ABB

[Edited on 1/9/2020 by Stephen]

This comment is in no way a wrap on Gregg. but i recall a few Wanees back when gregg got hurt and didnt play that night, and it was still an Allman brothers night... As they say in football you take waht the defense gives you!!!!! ITS A NIGHT OF GOOD VIBES AND GREAT MUSIC.. ... drop the mic........

jszfunk. I bought that album in 1992 when it came out. "Ii you don't hear what you wanna hear then that's tuff". That was a strange thing Dickey said at the beginning.

Yes Dickey was an excellent rhythm guitar player. He and Duane Allman really backed up each other so well in the beginning. And Berry Oakley would too. Butch said when Oakley did that he had to stay home and keep the time signature so it was a bit confining for him with Berry doing that so much.

When I first played Blue Sky from An Evening With, I thought Warren was going to play lead guitar but as you pointed out he switches ti slide.

When the 1989 to 1997 lineup played Soulshine I just know Gregg and Dickey were aware they were playing a Warren Haynes song. Warren was in the back of their mind.

He was next to them onstage! 😉

But we also need to remember this is not really the Allman Brothers Band. They are not even calling it The Allman Brothers.

Nobody needs a reminder. We all understand this; like you said, they're not calling it the Allman Brothers to begin with. It would be a bad look if they were trying to deceive anyone, but they're not and really couldn't if they tried.

Could this spark something else? A future "The Brothers" tour or one off gigs at festivals and such?
The Haynes Trucks band? Either way the music will live on for sure with the different family bands.

Life is long, but it doesn't look that way right now since the players are being emphatic that this is a one-time thing. Warren is always doing a bunch of things. Derek doesn't seem to want to do anything beyond Tedeschi Trucks, which was one reason he said he was leaving the ABB in 2014.

I doubt this will turn into a similar road that the Dead took with Dead and Company. I just don't think there is anywhere near the same thirst, demand or following of the Allman Brothers. Haynes and Trucks can collaborate at anytime if they wanted to, can't see that happening other than sit ins etc. which has happened.

There are people who'd be glad to see that, but it's a smaller portion of a smaller fanbase. And the Dead have four of the core members of that band and Dead & Co. still has three. The only original ABB member onstage at this is going to be Jaimoe and that does mean that the band onstage will be less similar to the ABB of the 70's.

I doubt this will turn into a similar road that the Dead took with Dead and Company. I just don't think there is anywhere near the same thirst, demand or following of the Allman Brothers. Haynes and Trucks can collaborate at anytime if they wanted to, can't see that happening other than sit ins etc. which has happened.

There are people who'd be glad to see that, but it's a smaller portion of a smaller fanbase. And the Dead have four of the core members of that band and Dead & Co. still has three. The only original ABB member onstage at this is going to be Jaimoe and that does mean that the band onstage will be less similar to the ABB of the 70's.

I'll tell ya I saw Dead and Company in Boulder last summer, they played two nights and sold out Folsom stadium both nights. Very impressive for that group--and by the way the show was absolutely stellar. Oteil, Chimenti and John Mayer really injected life into that group and the fans just keep on coming.

 

Ahhhh-so I bought a $99 dollar ticket upstairs during the presale on Tuesday. I checked TM today and saw section 114 which is on the side of the stage toward the rear for $99 and could not resist. Better to sit lower than upstairs. So if anyone wants to get in cheap (willing to take a loss on the ticket), drop me a message.

.....and the bottom line is that Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes love the Allman Brothers music so much that they learned it to a depth that no one on this website ever did. They got recognized by Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts and Butch Trucks and Jaimoe as guitarists who should be in the Allman Brothers.

Thus, they are the right guys to lead a tribute to the Allman Brothers. Obviously.

The clear fact that they know that they are not THE Allman Brothers is broadcasted by the clear fact that they are not billing themselves as The Allman Brothers. People who can read English can see this.

We are left with the fact that an evening of tribute to the music of the Allman Brothers is being led by the exact right people who should lead an evening of tribute to the music of the Allman Brothers.

Well stated Jim. As someone else mentioned The Dead did pretty much the same thing name-wise after Jerry's passing, no?

If I can afford it I will go. And regarding the prices, I don't think they are all that bad. We have to consider that this is in New York and there are a lot of musicians that have to get paid, right? And I would assume their travel and accommodations need to be covered as well. That can't be cheap.

The thing about the prices that does get me though are the fees. I looked up a few tickets and one of them had fees of almost $60! For an Eticket. My God I live in Chicago and could see two or three shows for the "convenience" charges alone.

Oh well. Still might try to swing it.

[Edited on 1/9/2020 by Lee]

Hopefully you can make it Lee. There are cheap flight prices to NYC from Chicago. If fact, I am sitting at LaGuardia right now waiting for my flight to Chicago to catch Buddy Guy and Kingfish at Buddy Guy’s Legends the next couple of nights.

Regarding this debate about who is an Allman Brother and who is not, it is much ado about nothing. I think the original band was probably the best version but I was a little too young to have seen them. My first show was 1979 at the Capitol, which I just viewed on YouTube the other day when I was at the gym. Pretty much saw every tour when they performed in NYC since then.

Warren and Derek were key members to me as was Chuck Levall. I am excited about the tribute and will attempt to upgrade my seat as the show approaches, So Lee if you make it and are looking for a cheap ticket, drop me a line.

Will let you know if I can swing it. Flights between O Hare and LaGuardia are cheap; only $176. Have fun at Legends. Both nights are sold out and have been for a while. I guess because of Kingfish.

Sorry for the interruption of the show discussion.

Going by Derek's quote of...

" I'm excited to get to play these songs with Jaimoe and the Brothers one last time to celebrate 50 years of this music."

I wouldn't expect any touring out of this, for those who were asking.

I think you are right as far as Derek is concerned. Maybe Warren and Jack but probably not likely.

Just booked my flights. This will be sweet. Did a lot of Beacon shows in 06,07,10(United Palace). 11,12 13 and 14 but never been to MSG. I don't care for big venues but hoping this will prove me wrong. Thinking about the vibe before the show. Probably not quite like the Beacon where a majority of folks were hard corp. Still a packed house will generate quite a buzz. Hopefully a place like the Amsterdam Ale House close by.

While MSG is no theater, it has been home to a whole lotta great rock shows. It has vibe.

I have come to find that cool bars near big concerts are packed, packed, packed. Ah well.

All booked I had a code for Thursday and logged on during the night US time as I am travelling from the UK.No problems with queues etc apart from the price LOL which was excessive.Going to take in the Big House(first visit) on the same trip.

The absolute best ABB lineup is the one you can go see at a live show... so in March it will be this one.

They have all been good. To go see them live at any point in their history and spend time complaining that some other version was better is a great way to squander what should be 3 of the best hours of your life.

adhill58. Should this lineup be called The Allman Brothers Band? They chose not to call it the Allman Brothers but maybe they should.

Hey, when was the ticket release? It's already started? I'm just seeing scattered seats... or is this just the pre-sale I'm seeing?

Hey, when was the ticket release? It's already started? I'm just seeing scattered seats... or is this just the pre-sale I'm seeing?

It sold at 10 am. So no not the pre sale anymore.

The absolute best ABB lineup is the one you can go see at a live show... so in March it will be this one.

They have all been good. To go see them live at any point in their history and spend time complaining that some other version was better is a great way to squander what should be 3 of the best hours of your life.

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adhill58. Should this lineup be called The Allman Brothers Band? They chose not to call it the Allman Brothers but maybe they should.

They have decided to not call it the ABB. That works for me. It will still be the best live ABB music you can see anywhere. That was the case with the last lineup. That was the case with Les Brers when that was the only game in town. That was the case for the NYE show a few years ago that was Gov't Mule with Jack Pearson and Chuck Leavell.

As I see the seats that are available, most are side and behind stage. I've been to some concerts where they do the same thing. ZZ Top didn't look at anyone except the fans in front. Bob Seger would go behind stage with his mic and sing toward the folks in back. Springsteen and most of the band will go back at some point which is nice.

I don't know if anyone has thought of this but can you see anyone in an ABB-esque show turning around to play at people not in front of them? I can't even imagine that.

I grabbed a single barstool behind the stage. In the house and will hear the tunes and see what I see.

The absolute best ABB lineup is the one you can go see at a live show... so in March it will be this one.

They have all been good. To go see them live at any point in their history and spend time complaining that some other version was better is a great way to squander what should be 3 of the best hours of your life.

I love this post! It really made me feel better about the outrageous sum I paid for the show. It will be impossible not to think about Gregg and Dickey and Butch but there will be much joy in the night as well. Well said!

How well is this reunion show selling? I only see decent resale tickets online so I assume it’s nearly sold out.

You all know about the shed tour in August and September? Less expensive tickets.

How well is this reunion show selling? I only see decent resale tickets online so I assume it’s nearly sold out.

It has sold very well, but a ton of tickets were bought by scalpers.
Looks like about half of the $50 & $99 tickets are already posted for re sale on TM.

4,771 tickets for sale on StubHub this morning.
Every time I put something in my cart during the presale I kept getting the message that another person had already bought the seat, no wonder!

4,771 tickets for sale on StubHub this morning.

That's a quarter of the tickets. And then maybe another 2000-3000 re-sale tickets on Ticketmaster. So, all in all, about 40% of the tickets are on the second-hand market? I wish those could have gone to the fans instead.

[Edited on 1/12/2020 by Rubin]