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Can't wait for Wednesday! I hope to Warren & Derek do it up and let Greg take it home. "soul shine" would be fine!

Big Lou, I believe I have the answer to your "Jessica" question. The version included on the Brothers And Sisters LP was 7:05 long. When CD formats came out in the mid/late eighties on the Dreams and Brothers and Sisters CDs Jessica was now 7:28. The main difference between the two versions is the longer version has the band palying the melody twice at the end of the song instead of once. The 7:05 version is included on the CD "Best of The Allman Brothers Band. The "Stand Back" anthology features a 4:00 version with shorter solos from Chuck and Dickey. Hope this helps. Paul C

:laugh: 1st cd released in 1969??? If I remember correctly, they were called LPs or albums back then ....cds were not introduced to the world until 1983 :laugh:

Our friend might be thinking of the epic 16-minute version of "Jessica" from Second Set that won the band their only Grammy.

Here's a newspaper review of last night's Erie show...... Allman Brothers Band scorches stage in Warner Theatre return Rows of classic cars lined downtown Erie for Buggin' State night on Friday. Inside the Warner Theatre, classic rock of epic proportions unfolded courtesy of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, who did their mighty best to rename the evening Jammin' State. Before a smaller-than-expected yet boisterous crowd of 1,400, the Allman Brothers delivered a sharp, sizzling set. This was the band's first concert in more than a month, but they came out smoking from the get-go on "Hot 'Lanta," sounding fresh and energized. That pleased Allman fan Matt Chase of Erie. "First show after a month off - I was a little concerned,"Chase said. "But not a lot of rust. They've been like a pair of shoes, just strap them on and go to work. It's been just awesome." This was also the Allman Brothers' second show at the Warner in Erie in just 13 months. But instead of trotting out the same material, they delivered virtually an entirely different set, one that featured more funk and up-tempo rock than the blues-soaked 2005 set. They repeated just three songs -"Statesboro Blues,""Don't Keep Me Wonderin'," and "Trouble No More." "A little different than last year - a lot more jams," Chase said. "But it's really good. Last year's show was awesome. This one's pretty good. There's not a lot of songs I know but it's still pretty awesome, real jamming and I'm glad I came." Brandon Schanz - who came with his father, Erie artist Fran Schanz - was also glad, which surprised him. He'd never seen the Allman Brothers. "I came here (as a) 'Let's go to a concert' kind of a thing. And I'm amazed. It's a good concert," Brandon Schanz said. "They remind me of Dave Matthews a lot, just because of how they jam. But it's different. Different voices. There's more to it." There's history, of course. The Allmans released their first CD way back in 1969. But unlike a lot of ancient artists who trot out rote versions of hits, night after night, the Allmans have stayed vital and relevant with their epic jams and instrumental interplay. "When it started out, I was like, 'Well, I don't want to hear a dinosaur,'" said Fran Schanz. "And then, all of a sudden, the dinosaur starts to roar. It becomes something mesmerizing." Much credit for that goes to Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes, Allmans' superhero guitar team, and perhaps the best dynamic duo since Batman and Robin. Friday, Trucks and Haynes lit the Warner, taking incendiary solos that built to shattering, piercing climaxes. Trucks especially shined on slide guitar, while Haynes - who also sang lead on several cuts - worked his guitar like a madman, playing with an earthy soulfulness. At times, he stood there as if possessed, his face shaking, his body trembling while he played. Haynes' galvanizing "Woman Across the River" was a tour-de-force highlight that brought the crowd to its feet. And the first-set closing "Revival"- an early Allmans' classic -practically left scorch marks on the stage. Of course, the Allmans'spiritual leader remains keyboardist Gregg Allman, who presides over the stage like a jovial grandfather. His gruff, authoritative, yet soulful voice still packs power; the man is simply still into it, all these years later. Friday's funk-fortified show allowed bassist Otiel Burbridge to stretch out; he took a couple solo spins, unlike last year's show. Other songs -especially "Who's Been Talking"- and Haynes'"Same Thing" also accentuated the Allmans' triple-heavy percussive section, giving them a Santana-like feel. Brandon Schanz, 29, came away impressed from his first-time Allmans' experience. "They're great," he said. "It's not an everyday kind of a concert. They're more than you would expect. I'm amazed." DAVE RICHARDS can be reached at 870-1703 or by email at dave.richards@timesnews.com.

Just out of curiosity, anybody from the tri-state area heading down to Philly next week? Gonna have me some good Sunday dinner tomorrow thanks to the efforts of the wonderful people here. The new cookbook is here!!!!!! :jump:

Luke said it best. I got my cookbooks today too, and they are beautiful! If you haven't bought one yet, you definitely need to.

:birthday: Karen! :birthday: Now get back to keeping Lynn in line.... 😆

I have to echo Gailagains sentimenets about last nights show in Erie. Freight train pretty much sums it up. They should have renamed the Warner theater, the "Warren Theatre" last evening. The man was on a mission and taking no prisoners. Warren was abolutely on fire. And the rest of the band matched his lead with a very intense show. Straight out of the gate, they hit the ground running (hard) with "Hot 'Lanta" into "Don't Keep me Wonderin'" then "Trouble No More" and a very spirited "Woman Across the River". "Come and go Blues" brought things down a touch, and I don't think anyone breathed until the opening strains of a very steamy "Desdemona" I haven't seen many 1st shows at the start of a new leg, but there was no rust last evening. Our good Friend Bill Proudfoot chatted with Kirk West in the late afternoon behind the theater, and he (Kirk) said everyone was in town except "Haynes" who was caught up the the travel delays resulting from the recently thwarted terror plot. He must have built up a fair amount of frustration upon arrival in Erie, and he preceded to work it, ( rather, thrash it) out of his guitars. If guitars can feel, Warren's must be aching today from the workout they got last night. A very strong show, and a solid set list. The band in very fine form on this last leg of summer 2006. We are eagerly anticipating Darien next Tuesday. I'm hopefully optimistic that Mr. Petty may grace the Brothers stage and join in on a song or two, and hopefully return the graciousness by inviting some of our boys to share his stage later in the show. After Darien, our little Buffalo contingent awaits the Red Rocks shows at the other end of this outing. A big Happy B-day :birthday: to Karen B. and a happy giving of thanks for Lynn's good spirits and speedy recovery. We're just glad it wasn't the whole finger.......or was that "hole" finger? :laugh: Glad to see you out and about and enjoying yourself and feeling better. Great to see many of our road buds; Karen and Oran from Toronto, Karen and Lynn from the Great White North, Bill Proudfoot - the Pittsburgh kid, and our local crew; Jeff & Denise, Gailagain and Wild Bill from Utopia, and finally the work mates Cletus - Dave Ryba and Lizard Mama-Liz Ryba, and last but certainly not least Gary Serwinowski whom we have not yet concocted a nickname for. Great kick off for this final run. Get out there and enjoy the rest of your summer, kids. The road beckons.... Peach and Looooove to all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!!!!!! glad the next leg is started. Wondering if Mrmillis got to serve any special guests today... smilng jack ask Dino about his love for angel in the fueselage. peace and love--scotty