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ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Add Dates to Fall Tour

MUSIC NEWS -  Southern rock legends, THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have added cities to their Fall 2010 tour itinerary, after having sold out a just-announced Philadelphia, PA show and three Boston concerts.  The new concerts include eight shows beginning November 11 and their first-ever performance at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.  The Philadelphia concert will mark the band’s first shows since GREGG ALLMAN’s successful liver transplant in June 2010.

STAGECOACH Country Music Festival Announced for 2011

MUSIC NEWS- Organizers of the annual Stagecoach music fest have confirmed Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2011 as the dates for next year’s STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA'S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL.  It'll be the fifth annual music event; which has every year featured an impressive array of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock, country rock and alt-country, and will again take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. 

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND to Return to the Road This Year

MUSIC NEWS- THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have announced their return to the concert road with select shows confirmed in November 2010. This will mark GREGG ALLMAN’s first live performances since his successful liver transplant surgery back in June.  The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, ALLMAN (vocals and keyboards), BUTCH TRUCKS (drums and tympani), JAIMOE (drums), WARREN HAYNES (vocals, lead and slide  guitar), DEREK TRUCKS (slide and lead guitar), OTEIL BURBRIDGE (bass) and MARC QUINONES (congas and percussion); announces an East Coast intimate theatre tour of “Evening With” shows including three nights at Boston’s prestigious Orpheum Theatre starting November 18 (more firm dates to be announced shortly).

LYNYRD SKYNYRD Tribute Album Announced

MUSIC NEWS- A LYNYRD SKYNYRD Tribute CD has been announced for a summer 2010 release (July 20 exclusively at WalMart) with some of country music's top artist paying to the legendary southern rock band and their enduring legacy with Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute To Lynyrd Skynyrd.

With a balance of bedrock Southern Rock and Outlaw Country roots, the new CD will represent a distinct collection of many of the band's most iconic tracks by the genre's brightest stars, including Eric Church, Randy Houser, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Randy Montana, Ashley Ray and Eli Young Band.

GREGG ALLMAN Gets Liver Transplant

MUSIC NEWS -   Southern rock legend, GREGG ALLMAN today underwent a successful liver transplant operation as part of his continuing treatment for Hepatitis C at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.  The singer, keyboardist, songwriter and guitarist had been on a waiting list for the transplant and is looking forward to a speedy recovery.

“I feel pretty good, considering everything that’s happened,” said  ALLMAN recently, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969.  “Everybody involved here, my doctors and nurses in the hospital and all the Allman Brothers fans, they’ve just all been great.”  The surgery took place this morning (June 23, 2010) after ALLMAN was notified that an appropriate liver had been donated.  “All I can really say is ‘thanks,’” the singer says with gratitude. 

The transplant comes after his previous battle with Hepatitis C, a liver disease. In late 2007, Allman began a series of treatments for his Hepatitis C, but chronic damage of his liver led to doctors recommending a transplant. “I changed my ways years ago,” Allman says, “but we can’t turn back time. Every day is a gift, and I can’t wait to get back on the road making music with my friends.”

For now, all Allman Brothers concert dates are on hold.  We wish Gregg and his family the best and hope for his quick recovery.  News on Gregg’s recovery will be posted regularly on MNN.  More @ allmanbrothersband.com

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Cancel Several NYC Dates

MUSIC NEWS - Five NYC ALLMAN BROTHERS SHOWS were cancelled today !  The March 22 thru 27 shows at the United Palace Theatre were scrapped today via an announcement on the ABB website.  Details are sketchy with the announcement only saying that the changes were "due to an unforeseen family matter."  As of yet we have not received a reply from their management requesting more info.

We wonder how much impact on ticket sales the band's forced move uptown to the United Palace Theatre impacted sales.  The traditional Beacon Theatre gigs had become a NYC institution and the unfamiliarity with the Washington Heights neighborhood may have caused some suburban fans to think twice about heading up there.  The expensively priced tickets probably didn't help either !

Don't stress, as the March 11thru 20 concerts at the United Palace are still on as scheduled. The band will still host the Wanee Festival in Florida (April 16 & 17), perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 23-25) and at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival on June 26 in Chicago.

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ALLMAN BROS to Hit the TV Airwaves

MUSIC NEWS - THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will make a rare late night TV appearance on Tuesday, March 9 with a performance on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”.  The appearance is just two days before the launch of their annual New York City residency, which takes place this year at the United Palace Theatre with 13 shows, March 11 through March 27 (see dates below).

 

The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame southern rockers; GREGG ALLMAN (vocals and keyboards), BUTCH TRUCKS (drums and tympani), JAIMOE (drums), WARREN HAYNES (vocals, lead and slide guitar), DEREK TRUCKS (slide and lead guitar), OTEIL BURBRIDGE (bass) and MARC QUINONES (congas and percussion) have had to move the show uptown to the United Palace for the first time since they began their NYC tradition in 1989 due to the Beacon Theatre being taken over by a new Cirque Du Soleil production. But as don't worry, expect the band to be joined by a wide variety of special guest musicians each night.

 

UPDATE 3/05/10 - Several NYC shows cancelled.

AMERICAN BANG Debut Album Out This Spring

MUSIC NEWS - We've noted these guys before, and now have word that American Bang will release their self-titled major-label debut album this spring 2010. The first single, “Wild & Young,” arrives on radio March 8, though some stations have gotten an early taste this week. The debut track of “Wild & Young,” along with the album’s pounding and gritty opener, “Whiskey Walk,” is currently available online via all major online retailers.

The effort was produced by the legendary Bob Rock, a nice choice for these Nashville based rockers. The album (out via Reprise Records) is said to capture the amazing grace and guts of the band’s deep musical roots and Southern accent, right at the heart of American rock ‘n roll.
 
American Bang is Jaren Johnston (lead singer / guitar), Ben Brown (lead guitar), Kelby Ray (bass), and Neil Mason (drums).  Expect to see them on the road soon promoting.  More @ AmercianBangRock

(photo James Minchin)

Allman Brothers Band to Stream Upcoming NYC Shows

MUSIC NEWS -THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have announced the strea, pf their upcoming annual NYC shows via the subscription website, Moogis.com.  All  thriteen of March's United Palace Theatre (formerly known as the 175th Street Theatre) shows will be webcast. 

By coincidence, MOOGIS is the brainchild of ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND founding member and drummer BUTCH TRUCKS who's been working on the site for five years before its launch (“moogis” was what his infant son said when he wanted “music”).  Numerous state-of-the-art video cameras will be positioned throughout the venue, as well as in the dressing rooms and the lobby area to capture the whole concert experience for Moogis subscribers.

Moogis plans to give you the chance see both live and archived webcasts of the Allman Brothers Band shows in addition to other exclusive content (both video and audio) dating back to 2000 and be a part of a social network of like-minded music fans. The site launched in March 2009 when it aired the entire ABB 40th Anniversary Beacon Theatre run of 15 sold-out shows in near-HD quality without a hitch and plans to expand their services to feature artists from other genres in 2010.

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Adds More Dates to Annual NYC Run

MUSIC NEWS - Due to overwhelming fan demand, five final shows have been added to the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND’s annual New York City residency: March 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27. For 2010, ABB's annual trek to NYC has been moved to the 3200-capacity United Palace Theatre (formerly known as the 175^th Street Theatre) as Cirque du Soleil got a jump on the Allman's mgmt and secured the Beacon for an even longer term run. Tickets for the added dates go on sale to American Express cardholders Friday, January 29 through Friday, February 5 and to the general public Saturday, February 6 via ticketmaster.com.

 

GOV'T MULE Rocks Well Into 2010

MUSIC NEWS - As Gov't Mule packs for its' rock and roll to Jamaica next week at their First Annual "Gov't Mule's Island Exodus" they announced their 'By A Thread Tour' (2010 edition) starting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on January 20th. The tour will cross the USA and also send the band to Europe for some of the biggest summer festivals (see USA itinerary below).

Gov't Mule started the new year right with a rousing show at its familiar haunt of NYC's Beacon Theatre (btw, sadly not part of ABB's March 2010 run), playing an almost 6-hour, three-set performance that fans will be taking about and listening to for years . With Woodstock-themed sets, Gov't Mule welcomed special guests including Allman Brothers Band percussionist Marc Quinones and singer/actress Dana Fuchs.  Thus marked the 8th year the band has rung in New Years at the Beacon, and lead singer and guitar player Warren Haynes, (part of ABB and the Dead), proudly holds the records of gracing the Beacon stage more than any other musician.

The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND March 2010 NYC Run Declared !

MUSIC NEWS - In what has become a rite of passage and annual destination for fans of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, the iconic and revered southern rockers will return to New York City in March 2010 for a lengthy residency beginning March 11, with eight shows confirmed (March 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20), just as they have since 1989.  2010 marks a change of locale for ABB's March Madness with a move uptown to the United Palace Theatre (3200 seats) instead of at MSG's Beacon Theatre.  The Beacon is unable to host due to a scheduling conflict as Cirque Du Soleil has their new show booked at the Beacon January thru April (intead of going into MSG's WAMU Theater).  Anyway, tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, January 15 (if any are left) via ticketmaster.com. with an advance offer to American Express cardholders starting January 8th at 10am (NYC time).

After an aggressive 2009 40th Anniversary year, these NYC shows are said to begin a year of very limited touring for the group, allowing various members to work on their other projects.  The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will be performing with the same line-up they’ve had since 2001--GREGG ALLMAN (vocals and keyboards), BUTCH TRUCKS (drums and tympani), JAIMOE (drums), WARREN HAYNES (vocals, lead and slide guitar), DEREK TRUCKS (slide and lead guitar), OTEIL BURBRIDGE (bass) and MARC QUINONES (congas and percussion)-- but plan only a few other live shows this year, so far we know of an appearance (their 5th) at the 2010 Wanee Festival  (April 16 & 17, hosted by ABB) followed a week later at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (weekend of April 23-25).  So, we advise acting quickly and make your NYC travel plans. 

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GREGG ALLMAN Back on the Road as ABB Takes a Break

MUSIC NEWS  -  With the final leg of the Allman Brothers Band year-long 40th Anniversary USA tour finished and ABB on a well deserved break, founding band member,  GREGG ALLMAN announced he will head back out on the road for series of solo shows this winter. The singer, songwriter, keyboardist and guitarist begins his fall tour November 11 in Salamanca, NY, followed by a group of shows that includes a NYC benefit for the Michael J Fox Foundation and a New Year’s Eve show in Rhode Island.

Joining Gregg on the tour will be BRUCE KATZ (keyboard), JERRY JEMMOTT (bass), STEVE POTTS (drums), SCOTT SHARRARD (guitar), JAY COLLINS (sax) and FLOYD MILES (percussion).  “The Brothers had a great run this summer.  I’m gonna stretch these solo shows out a bit, try some new material and just do what I do,” says Gregg

New "TOLER / TOWNSEND BAND" Releases Self-Titled Album in October

     MUSIC NEWS - Chattanogna, TN indie label, GARAGE DOOR Records has announced an October 5th release of first release from the new "Toler/Townsend Band",  under a new distribution deal for the label with Burnside Distribution.  

 “Toler/Townsend Band” is the new music venture of two icons of the Southern Rock/Blues genre. The principal players are virtuoso guitarist "Dangerous" Dan Toler, formerly of The Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts & Great Southern and the Gregg Allman Band and Johnny Townsend, the  voice of The Sanford/Townsend Band and their hit "Smoke From a Distant Fire”. 

Launched in 2008, Garage Door arrived with the European release of the self titled Toler/Townsend Band’s new CD to stellar reviews and is built around world class artists playing their own signature rock, blues and jazz.

More @  GarageDoorRecords.com and  TolerTownsendBand.com

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Continue 40th Anniversary Tour

        MUSIC NEWS - The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND opened the West Coast portion of their 40th Anniversary tour last week in grand ABB fashion, chock full of tunes and guests.  Two sold-out shows at the Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA (5/12 & 5/13), then playing with the Dead and the Doobie Brothers (btw- watch for new Ted Templeman produced album from the Doobies!) at a sold-out Gorge Amphitheatre gig in Washington state on May 15th, and followed it up with two star-studded nights (5/19 & 5/20) at Los Angeles’ historic Greek Theatre. 

In L.A., the group;  GREGG ALLMAN (vocals and keyboards), BUTCH TRUCKS (drums and tympani), JAIMOE (drums), WARREN HAYNES (vocals, lead and slide guitar), DEREK TRUCKS (slide and lead guitar), OTEIL BURBRIDGE (bass) and MARC QUINONES (congas and percussion),  welcomed special guests to the stage.  On night one, Tom Petty and bandmates Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell joined the group for two Bob Dylan covers, “It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry” and “Highway 61 Revisited,” with Tench also sitting in for “The Sky Is Crying.”  Longtime group friend Bruce Willis played harmonica on “You Don’t Love Me” and “Southbound” (also with Tench).  On night two, Susan Tedeschi, wife of DEREK, played “Little By Little,” Ziggy Marley helped the Allman Brothers Band with their first-ever version of “I Shot The Sheriff” (along with Ms Tedeschi) and Conan O’Brien’s horns section jazzed up “Same Thing,” “Soulshine,” “Into The Mystic,” “Little By Little” and “I Shot The Sheriff.”

MNN has the full ABB tour itinerary below the break and stock up on- Allman Brothers Band music!