The Allman Brothers Band

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gibsonjamesw wrote on August 9, 2003 at 5:40 pm
Howdy folks, First time poster to the Guest Book, I'm the eMuler who supplied last night's ABB setlist. AMAZING SHOW! So many bits of brilliance throughout. Derek's volume was inconsistent, but he was never overly loud. Warren was at times too loud, but his playing was so incredible I didn't really care. I at times had a hard time hearing Marc, but generally you feel a percussionist, you don't hear him so no complaints. It was great to hear Gregg taking solos as well. As for specific spots, of course Hot 'Lanta was a perfect opener and the harmonies were great. Desdemona was phenomenal, more great harmonies and it's great to hear some brass with the Brothers. The only spots that I wasn't nuts about were the REALLY long drums/perc solo on Liz Reed (which did include "The Other One" tease) and Midnight Rider (which I never really like live). Everything else was absolutely mind blowing. Best part of the nights were the Blue Sky Jam, hearing them rip into Layla, hearing Warren quote classic riffs like Day Tripper in his solos, every time Derek does that thumb rake thing that he does (slide players know what I'm talking about), and Oteil's solo with "Georgia" and "Little Martha." All the other stuff was still sick good. This was definitely a 5/5 stars show! Peace, James
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