L-R: Jaimoe, Derek Trucks, Butch Trucks, Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quiῆones (Pictured above: The Allman Brothers’ final night as a band at the Beacon Theater, Oct. 28, 2014. This show was originally supposed to happen earlier in the year and I had tickets … Continue reading Midnight Riding with the Allman Brothers Band – (final of four)
(A picture of the bus people prior to peachdom. Editor Ron Currens is second from left, I am third. If we all look big, it’s because we all got oversized T-shirts. I found out later that Paul Kaytes – way over on the right – … Continue reading Midnight Riding with the Allman Brothers Band (3)
(Pictured: The cover from our itinerary) And you may find yourself Behind the wheel of a large automobile And you may find yourself in a beautiful house With a beautiful wife And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here? —-Once in a … Continue reading Midnight Riders – On the Road with the Allman Brothers Band (2 of 4)
Well, I’ve got to run to keep from hiding And I’m bound to keep on riding And I’ve got one more silver dollar But I’m not gonna let them catch me, no Not gonna let ’em catch the midnight rider —-Midnight Rider, Gregg Allman/Kim Payne … Continue reading Midnight Riders – I Go On the Road With The Allman Brothers Band – (1 of 4)
Today, December 8th, 2017, would have been Gregg Allman’s 70th birthday. A few months back, the mayor of Macon, GA pronounced the day to henceforth and forever be known as “Gregg Allman Day.” So this seemed like as good a time as any to review … Continue reading Album Review – Southern Blood – Gregg Allman
They’ve played with everyone from Muddy Waters & Pinetop Perkins to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. They’re the masters of electric Chicago Blues, Rock and Roll, Soul and Rockabilly, all wrapped up in an unpretentious, red-hot, good-time vibe. —-From the advert … Continue reading Concert Review – Nighthawks – Blues at the Bull Run
Note that whenever I do a list I am always careful to say ‘my favorites’ as opposed to ‘the greatest.’ How the hell would I know who’s the greatest? Plus how do you even get consensus on that? It’s far too subjective. So these are … Continue reading My Favorite Singers – Top 25
“I don’t think I ever really wished for fame. I just – music, just does it for me.” – Gregg Allman Anyone who has followed this blog for more than five minutes knows of my love for the Allman Brothers Band. I’ve long since done … Continue reading Gregg Allman – Not Gonna Let ‘Em Catch Me
Quick note: I’m informed by WordPress stats that I recently did my 100th post. So, woo-hoo! Really digging this and enjoy engaging with those who take time to comment. It’s fun to share this music, sometimes turn others on to something new and have them … Continue reading Tres songs (mini-set)
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