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Karen Bomberry

Lana — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:28:38 +0000

To know Karen Bomberry, aka Kickster, was to love her. And everyone did for many, many reasons. We were reminded of one of those reasons when Mike Kach was spotted onstage during the Dickey Betts All Star Tribute Concert in Macon Feb. 28 wearing his "Karen" necklace. (Thank you for the photo and inspiration, Con Bomberry!) Karen made these necklaces and shared them with countless members of the extended family over the years. Please share photos of your "Karen" necklace and the stories behind them here.

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Photos left to right: Karen and Lynn T. Bomberry in Pittsburgh, Mike Kach onstage, and my (Lana's) necklace.

New Peach Corps Member From Cincinnati

Peach2112 — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:39:10 +0000

Hey everyone! Been a casual lurker on these forums in recent years. Usually, I'm on reddit posting in the subreddit, but it sadly does not get the response I was hoping compared to here. Been a fan of the Brothers since I was in grade school, after hearing the Allman Joy's cover of "Crossroads" and their "BB King Medley." My dad owned the Dreams boxset, where the large green mushroom on its face incited me to listen. I had no idea what the "drug connection" was, nor what I was about to hear, but became attracted to the beauty of the artwork. I started with the Allman Joys and other early projects since it was the first CD in the set, and sifted my way through everything else until I heard "Don't Want You No More/It's Not My Cross to Bear." I had found my favorite band. That song sold me on how amazing the Brothers were, and they still are my favorite band of all time. I'm a 21 year old guy who plays drums primarily, while trying to fix any lick on the guitar. I just visited Macon this past week for the second time and felt at home. The place has an old archaic feeling to it, but also just feels cozy. Rose Hill is my favorite spot. I walk by the Ludlow Garage all the time, and walk into the Ace Hardware store next door where there is a giant painting of the Ludlow album cover right as you walk into the door. I've talked to the manager of Ace a few times who's a huge Allman fan (though appreciates Dickey more than I and is smitten about his departure from the band in the 2000s). I always think of the Brothers as I drive or walk by. My favorite songs are Liz Reed, Don't Keep Me Wondering, Don't Want You No More/Cross to Bear, Trouble No More, Black Hearted Woman, Dreams (from Ludlow), Please Call Home, Leave My Blues at Home, Mountain Jam (from Ludlow), Little Martha... The list goes on. I'm hoping to get some more young people into the Allmans. It is overlooked by many people, and upsets me. They are absolute fire when hittin that note (especially with Duane). After telling anyone with an ear on why they are one of the best bands, people just appreciate my enthusiasm for them and don't go searching. I love the band, but just listen to them! They're amazing! Anyways, a rant and love from a passionate young fan. May the road go one forever... 🍄🍄🍄

Check one, two, HELLO

sckeys — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:57:14 +0000

Hi. I’m a longtime fan and new to the forum. I live in upstate SC. I played guitar for a long time until a spine ailment limited that and I’ve recently taken up piano. Glad to be here and hope you all are doing well. Thanks.

Hello from the great white north!

canuckABBfan — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 03:33:26 +0000

I'd like to introduce myself before I start posting and making myself at home.... I'm Brad, a 49 year old ABB fan from the north. Hope you're all doing well and you'll all put up with my questions and rantings on the forums! :D I can't even remember when I first bought Fillmore East.... I loved it and had to hear more which I did. I lost a bit of my enthusiasm when Reach For The Sky came out but glad to say that I've seen the light once again and I'm happy to have found this comfy place! I started to get reacquainted a few years ago when a friend lent me his copy of Gregg's album Low Country Blues.... I started buying some of the more recent albums and loved the ABB sound once more. Another interest was Derek, I'd heard he was Butch's nephew but didn't even know he was in the band.... I first seen him on Clapton's Crossroad DVD and I was blown away.... I had to know more and hear more! Since then I've seen his band with Susan live, I was in the third row and wow! I've seen many of the great guitarists over the years and he certainly is in the top category of the greats and still so young! Sadly the ABB rarely played here over the years..... I seen them in 91', 92' and 94'. All those shows were Warren and Dickey with Allen... I also seen Dickey's band in 89' with Warren and I think Matt. I'm certain the ABB didn't play here through the 2000's or I would have been there. Recently I got to see Gov't Mule and loved it.... Warren's an amazing guitarist and I love that he'll play anything that he likes. I noticed some posts by Butch and Brittany while I was searching the site, so cool to see their posts... do any others from the Band or Family post here? Anyways.... hope to meet you all! Brad