Guest Book

Great weekend in NYC. They ARE the Allman Brothers Band. Wowzer and then some. They haven't sounded this good since the summer of '96 and I assume they will springboard higher from here oved the next few months. So... how many folks that hang here in the GB, are not on the listserv, and were at the Gin Mill preshow on Saturday? Just trying to guage if it's important to post about it here next year. Thanks in advance to those who did come. Lotsa good folks were there for the Sat night prep and a good time was had by all attendees. "The Same Thing" on Saturday was unconscious. I have to believe it was an example of a band finding a zone that Duane would have been proud of...... it was an ethereal experience. Interesting comments from Mystic. When I first heard that the ABB was going to do Heart of Stone, I was not sure if I would like it. I have to say that while I can take it or leave it live, believe it or not, I love the studio cut. It works and it fits with the HTN sound. Is this the greatest cd since EAP? Not sure yet. But it's excellent. Overproduced? I have never heard anyone say that Warren overproduced anything. DE1 & DE2 were more produced than earlier Mule releases, but overproduced? They never struck me that way. That said, I'm a big Woody fan and do miss the trio format....but Warren and Matt do have a serious sound going with the new Mule. Should this band be called the Allman Brothers Band. Yes! It was Duane's band with his vision and direction. When he left, the name stayed. The band is playing with his spirit, especially now. They are experimenting and having fun doing it. Differing opinions are important. I respect them all. Bottom line, it's all good. No matter how you slice it, the music is golden. Peace. Gary