The Allman Brothers Band

Newsletter – Peach-O-Gram 10/20/2007

Hey there sweet family,

We deeply regret having to share the sad news that Neil Grant, “Tattooneil”, died late Thursday afternoon near Seattle. Neil was one of the Peach Corps’ old-timers, joining the extended family over 10 years ago, on the original site, as number 424. As GreatScott wrote in the Allman Brothers Band’s guest book (at www.allmanbrothersband.com), Neil was truly unique, “a very kind and gentle soul. And it is always sad when the world loses one of those, ’cause the world needs a whole lot more of them.”

Neil’s daughter, Jessica Grant, has set up an account to help offset the cost of his final arrangements. A direct paypal link can be found at the top of her myspace page:

www.myspace.com/squidlygrant

Neil had no life insurance and any donations will be greatly appreciated.

TopDroog is auctioning off an original, long-sleeve Captain Skipper Remasters tie-dyed shirt (X-Large), given to him by Skip himself, with all proceeds going to help Jessica with the expenses she faces at this difficult time. The auction is at:

https://allmanbrothersband.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=XForum&file=viewthread&tid=67630#pid1544357

Our hearts and prayers are with Neil’s family, immediate and enormously extended, as his journey continues.

On a much happier note, Gregg Allman’s Fall/Winter Tour is off to a great start. As Ruthelane wrote on Gregg’s guest book (at www.greggallman.com), “FABULOUS SHOW in Hammond last night. Gregg’s voice sounds as powerful as ever. Close to a full house. The crowd loved Gregg and they let him know it. It was exciting. The musicians with him are top notch. Do not miss this show! Drive, fly, walk, hitchhike, whatever it takes. But don’t miss it! It was a rip roarin’ good time. Gregg Allman Tour 2007 has got it going on!”

The rest of Gregg’s tour to date includes:

Oct 20, 2007 (Sat) House of Blues Dallas, Texas (Are you ready, Mitzi?? We’ll be looking for a review! 🙂 )
Oct 21, 2007 (Sun) The Meridian Houston, Texas
Oct 24, 2007 (Wed) Ameristar Casino Vicksburg, Mississippi
Oct 25, 2007 (Thu) Ameristar Casino Vicksburg, Mississippi
Nov 2, 2007 (Fri) RiverCenter for the Performing Arts Columbus, Georgia
Nov 3, 2007 (Sat) Rileigh and Raylee Angel Ride Foundation Event Fairhope, Alabama
Nov 4, 2007 (Sun) Alabama Theatre Birmingham, Alabama
Nov 11, 2007 (Sun) Gregg Allman Love Ride Foundation Event Pomona, California

Oteil & the Peacemakers will be hitting the road again soon too, bringing smiles to:

Oct 25, 2007 (Thu) Magnolia Fest Live Oak, Florida
Nov 3, 2007 (Sat) Sarasota Bluesfest Sarasota, Florida <-- Our favorite blues fest! See you there! For more information head to: http://www.sarasotabluesfest.com/
Nov 21, 2007 (Wed) Workplay Theatre Birmingham, Alabama
Nov 24, 2007 (Sat) Maple Leaf New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 29, 2007 (Thu) Double Door Charlotte, North Carolina
Nov 30, 2007 (Fri) Pour House Charleston, South Carolina
Dec 1, 2007 (Sat) Locos Savannah, Georgia

Take care and know that you are loved,

Lana and Rowland

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