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Mar 11, 2019

The Allman Betts Band Kick Off Inaugural Tour 3/27 in NYC

Music News - Fresh off three cruises and the Island Exodus with Gov’t Mule and Lukas Nelson, The Allman Betts Band will kick off their world tour in NYC at The Brooklyn Bowl on March 27. The band will make their way across the USA and will be making stops in Europe as part of their inaugural tour.

The ABB will also be making several festival appearances, including Mountain Jam , Back Home Festival , Ramblin’ Man Festival in the UK, Peach Music Festival , Lockn’ , Big Blues Bender and more.

The tour will feature new music, as well as classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band. The new album, Down To The River is due to be released in the Summer of 2019 and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine and Elvis Presley).

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Feb 13, 2019

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit & Father John Misty Announce Co-Headlining Summer Tour

Music News- For the first time, critically acclaimed, award-winning artists Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are co-headlining a national tour that will run throughout June. The tour will begin on June 5th in San Diego, with stops including Berkeley, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Dallas and Houston before wrapping up in Tulsa, OK on June 29th. Support for these dates will come from Jade Bird (June 6th-25th) and Erin Rae (June 27th-29th). See a full tour itinerary below.

Four-time Grammy Award winner, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are on the road promoting their album The Nashville Sound (winner of Grammys for Best Americana and Best American Roots Song for “If We Were Vampires”) and the highly praised live set Live From The Ryman. Isbell has become one the most respected songwriters of his generation, with a penchant for articulating some of our deepest human emotions and creating poignant narratives inspired by the working class. Together with the mighty 400 Unit – Derry deBorja (keyboards), Chad Gamble (drums), Jimbo Hart (bass), Sadler Vaden (guitar) and Amanda Shires (fiddle) – they have become one of the strongest live acts on the road today.

Father John Misty is currently supporting God’s Favorite Customer, his acclaimed release from 2018. Written largely in New York between summer 2016 and winter 2017, the album reflects on the experience of being caught between the vertigo of heartbreak and the manic throes of freedom. God’s Favorite Customer reveals a bittersweetness and directness in Tillman’s songwriting, without sacrificing any of his wit or taste for the absurd. God’s Favorite Customer earned placement on over 30 “Best Albums of 2018” lists & readers polls including Esquire, KCRW, NME, NPR, PASTE, Pitchfork, Q, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Uncut, Under the Radar, Uproxx, and Village Voice’s “Pazz & Jop.”

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Jan 09, 2019

Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce New Album, ‘Signs’, Out 2/15 via Fantasy Records/Concord

Music News- The Tedeschi Trucks Band, the unstoppable Grammy-winning 12-piece musical juggernaut led by husband and wife Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, have announced their new album ‘Signs’ will be out February 15 via Fantasy Records/Concord. It'll feature 11 new original songs, and expand on the group’s omnivorous musical appetites, while facing down troubled times with credence and conviction. The group’s world-class musicianship is on full display in the genre-defying collection that runs the gamut from uplifting soulful anthems to bittersweet ballads and driving rock and roll.

To accompany the announcement, Tedeschi Trucks Band have released a new song “Hard Case,” which showcases Derek’s peerless guitar work and Susan’s stunning, soulful vocals. NPR Music called the song, “an upbeat, shuffling instant classic,” saying, “honesty and authenticity...informs every second of ‘Signs.’” Listen to “Hard Case” below-

‘Signs’ was a true band effort, with each of the supremely talented twelve members playing a major role. As with its predecessors, the album was recorded in Tedeschi and Trucks' backyard studio Swamp Raga, with additional contributions from trusted TTB brethren Warren Haynes, Oliver Wood, Doyle Bramhall II, and Marc Quiñones. Trucks shared production and engineering duties with Jim Scott (The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty) and Swamp Raga studio engineer Bobby Tis, and the band recorded live to two-inch analogue tape for the first time, using their original Neve console combined with a 70's Studer tape machine.

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Jan 08, 2019

THE VEGABONDS RELEASE NEW SINGLE “BEST I CAN” & ADD DATES TO THEIR “SOUTHBOUND & DOWN” TOUR

Music News- THE VEGABONDS have released an urgent and fiery new single, “Best I Can,” to set up their new album, V, out January 18. It marks their first album by the Nashville-based alternative southern rock band for Blue Élan Records (and fifth overall). Listen to “Best I Can” here.

Upon its January 4^th release, “Best I Can” was added to four playlists at Spotify (“All New Rock” in the U.S. plus three international playlists) where the group has 60,000 monthly listeners and amassed over four million total Spotify streams. V‘s first three singles–“I Ain’t Having It,” “Everything I Need” and “Partyin’ With Strangers“–currently total over 265,000 Spotify streams.

On the live front, THE VEGABONDS have added more dates to their “Southbound & Down” tour launching January 10 (*see the dates below). The band is celebrating a decade of making music together and have logged over 1,000 live shows.

V highlights the best of THE VEGABONDS‘ musicianship, vocals, lyrics and collective sound, illustrating their contagious blend of Americana, country, and rock influences. The album was produced by Tom Tapley, who did the same honors for the band’s critically acclaimed album What We’re Made Of and the “Long Haired Country Boy” single, in addition to producing albums for such diverse artists as Blackberry Smoke, Sugarland, Tyler Farr and Mastodon. The band is fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Daniel Allen, with Richard Forehand (lead guitar/vocals), Paul Bruens (bass), Beau Cooper (keys/vocals), and Bryan Harris(drums) rounding out the quintet.

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Dec 06, 2018

The Steel Woods Honor Tom Petty With New “Southern Accents” Video & 2019 Tour Dates Announced

Music News - Acclaimed southern-inspired rock band The Steel Woods have announced national tour dates in support of their upcoming album Old News, releasing January 18, 2019 via Thirty Tigers. Centered around the soulful and commanding vocals of Wes Bayliss backed by the band’s instrumental chops, The Steel Woods bring a unique edge and darkness to their powerful live shows.

The Steel Woods have been gradually building a loyal and dedicated fan base through their non-stop touring schedule. Over the last two years they have opened shows for Dwight Yoakam, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jamey Johnson, Cody Jinks, Miranda Lambert and Blackberry Smoke to name a few. The Steel Woods are firm believers in building careers the old-fashioned way, with intense touring, meaningful songwriting and personally connecting with their audience, converting fans with each live performance.

The material on Old News showcases the Wes Bayliss/Jason Cope combo as songwriters as well as demonstrating how the band has evolved as a unit. As with their first album Straw In The Wind (2017) the band included a Black Sabbath cover (“Changes”) and also acknowledged four other important artists that we recently lost, by recording tributes including “Southern Accents” from the great Tom Petty. See below for their new Southern Accents video which premiered today.

The band’s headlining tour will kick off in mid-January with two album release shows at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN. The band will return to town on January 26th for a performance on the venerable Grand Ole Opry. A full list of confirmed 2019 tour dates are listed below. If you’re a fan of driving Southern rock and soulful singing combined with a meaningful message and thoughtful lyrics, don’t miss your chance to catch The Steel Woods on the road.

THE STEEL WOODS "OLD NEWS" WINTER TOUR 2019 ITINERARY-

January 18 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
January 19 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
January 23 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s
January 24 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
January 25 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
January 26 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
January 31 – Chattanooga, TN – Songbyrds
February 1 – Chattanooga, TN – Songbyrds
February 02 – Bowling Green, KY – The Warehouse
February 7 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
February 8 – Covington, KY – The Warehouse
February 9 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle
February 14 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
February 15 – Peoria, IL – Crusen’s
February 16 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
February 21 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
February 22 – Flora, IL – Johnny & June’s
February 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Indy
February 28 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
March 2 – Johnson City, TN – Capone’s

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Dec 04, 2018

THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND WRAP RECORDING AT MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO

Music News - Devon Allman and Duane Betts will return to the Legendary Fillmore West in San Francisco on 12/8 for The Allman Family Revival. For the second year in a row, friends and family will gather in celebration of Gregg Allman's birthday.

The Allman Family Revival, 2018 will feature Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr., Luther and Cody Dickinson, G. Love, Samantha Fish, Jimmy Hall, Ally Venable, Alex Orbison, Marcus King, Robert Randolph and Lamar Williams Jr., plus lighting and video from Brotherhood of Light .

A few tickets remain for the star studded event. Tickets are available here.

In other ABB news, the new ABB will include Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr. (son of original Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), slide guitar virtuoso Johnny Stachela, keyboardist John Ginty (Robert Randolph's Family Band, Dixie Chicks) and DAP percussionists R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow) and John Lum. Peter Levin (Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 player) and Chuck Leavell (former Allman Brothers Band keyboardist and current Rolling Stones keyboardist) will also appear on the record.

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Nov 05, 2018

Devon Allman + Duane Betts Announce Spring 2019 Album & The Allman Betts Band, Initial 2019 Tour Dates Announced

Music News- After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts - the

sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band.

They will kick off 2019 with a new Allman Betts Band album and a worldwide tour that will feature new music, songs from their solo projects and classic Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman tunes in honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band. The new album, which is slated to be released in the Spring of 2019, will be produced by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine and Elvis Presley).

The new ABB will include Devon, Duane, Berry Oakley Jr. (son of original Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), slide guitar virtuoso, Johnny Stachela and DAP percussionists R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow) and John Lum. Peter Levin (Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 player) and Chuck Leavell (former Allman Brothers Band keyboardist and current Rolling Stones keyboardist) will also appear on the record.

Second Annual Allman Family Revival at The Fillmore will return for its second year in celebration of Gregg Allman's birthday, and all star family reunion is set to take place at The Fillmore in San Francisco. "I think that it's important that the music live on" Devon recently told Rolling Stone in an interview. The evening will feature Devon Allman , Duane Betts , Berry Oakley Jr., Luther and Cody Dickinson, G. Love, Samantha Fish, Jimmy Hall, Ally Venable, Alex Orbison and Marcus King. Plus Brotherhood of Light , the "original San Francisco psychedelic show" (who are slated to tour with the new ABB in 2019) will be providing visuals and lighting for the evening. Brotherhood of Light has worked with several bands including The Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Led Zeppelin and The Who.

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Jun 06, 2018

LYNYRD SKYNYRD Extend Farewell tour with Additional Dates

Music News- Many more fans of southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd will get the opportunity to see the group one last time as the band has extended their Last of the Street Survivors farewell tour into 2019 with the addition of a new leg of USA dates this fall.

Launched in West Palm Beach, FL on May 4 and originally booked to conclude with a hometown concert in Jacksonville, FL on September 2, the Southern rock icons have announced three months of new shows that will begin in Las Vegas, NV on September 22.

Guests will include Jamey Johnson, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Bad Company on select dates. Presale for the fall run will begin Tuesday, June 12, with general public tickets available Friday, June 15 at 10AM local time via LiveNation.com.

Named after the Florida group's 1977 album, "Street Survivors", this last run across North America marks the final shows by Lynyrd Skynyrd, who have sold over 30 million albums during the course of their career. The rockers were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006. See added dates below-

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May 17, 2018

Due To Bad Weather Music Jam Productions And Dickey Betts Have Rescheduled Florida Jam '18 From May 19th To October 20th

Music News- DUE TO BAD/UNSAFE WEATHER, FLORIDA JAM WITH DICKEY BETTS IS BEING POSTPONED FROM MAY 19 TO OCTOBER 20 AND WILL BE AT THE SAME VENUE. ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE MAY 19 SHOW WILL BE HONORED AT THE OCTOBER 20 SHOW. YOU HAVE TO DO NOTHING OTHER THAN CHANGE YOUR PLANS AND PLAN TO ATTEND ON OCTOBER 20 INSTEAD OF THIS WEEKEND ON MAY 19.

Music Jam Productions wrote; "As you may know, Florida Jam is a rain or shine event. It is NOT however possible with lightning, flooding, heavy winds or possible tornados, of course. Those living in South Florida are aware of the storms we have had so far this week due to two systems, one in the Atlantic (highpressure) and one in the Gulf (low pressure). Rain forecasts this week and through the weekend are anywhere from 5 to 10 inches. We already had 2 tornados in South Florida this week. Forecast for May 18 & 19 are 100% chance of rains/storms as of the forecasts I have seen this moment. While that may change, it also may not.

I have made the decision in very close consultation with Dickey Betts’ management to reschedule Florida Jam from May 19 to October 20. Dickey and his manager, David, and Music Jam Productions want our attendees to be comfortable and SAFE during Florida Jam. Resheduling this show is the proper and necessary decision.

As stated above, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE MAY 19 SHOW WILL BE HONORED AT THE OCTOBER 20 SHOW. YOU HAVE TO DO NOTHING OTHER THAN CHANGE YOUR PLANS AND PLAN TO ATTEND ON OCTOBER 20 INSTEAD OF THIS WEEKEND ON MAY 19.

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Apr 23, 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd to play final concert at Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium

Music News- The southern rockers of Jacksonville, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced plans to come home to play their final concert this September. The band's Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke took the stage at the Jaguars' annual State of the Franchise presentation, saying they were both born and raised in Jacksonville and would be proud to play their final concert in their home town.

"This is a dream come true for the Lynyrd Skynyrd band," Van Zant said. "We're going to rock the house here."

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, whose legacy began in Jacksonville over 40 years ago, announced in January that they would be kicking off their final tour on May 4 in West Palm Beach.

The final stop on that tour will now be September 2 at what will then be TIAA Bank Field, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced.

Walking outside the stadium after the big announcement Thursday, Van Zant and Medlocke enjoyed a special moment when they saw their concert flyer posted on the jumbo stadium South End Zone scoreboard.

"It can’t get any better than that for it to be able to culminate here with a celebration like that; it’s going to be great," Medlocke said.

The concert, which will be the first at the stadium since 2015, will also feature Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, along with other "special guests" to be announced later. Van Zant said the acts will all be a mix of country and rock, because "that's what Lynyrd Skynyrd is all about."

In addition to performances, the all-day, all-night event will also include food trucks, games and more.

Original band member Gary Rossington joined by Van Zant, Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase are ready to rock their hometown of Jacksonville.

“We are very excited to have friends Jason Aldean and Kid Rock join us in our hometown of Jacksonville,” said Rossington. “Playing where the band got its start all those years ago is always special but having these guys with us makes it even sweeter. We can’t wait to rock EverBank Field!”

Medlocke said he and Van Zant have talked about getting a chance to finally go to some of the team's games now that things are winding down for the band and they won't be touring after September.

“My brother and Gary and Alan Collins started this band a long time ago,” Van Zant said. “We are on our farewell tour. It’s time to wrap it up. To be able to play Jacksonville, here, with the Jags, come on. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Tickets for the Labor Day weekend concert, which is the final one slated for the Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour, go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. April 30. VIP presale access begins April 24.

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Mar 06, 2018

The Devon Allman Project Announces Massive Tour

Music News- The Devon Allman Project has announced an extensive North American and international tour. Devon Allman is the former leader of Honeytribe and Royal Southern Brotherhood, and son of the late Gregg Allman. This massive tour will make its way across North America before heading to select dates in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia.

The Devon Allman Project is a six piece band featuring two percussionists, John Lum & R. Scott Bryan (Sheryl Crow), bassist Justin Corgan, guitarist Jackson Stokes and a Hammond B3 player, Nicholas David.

The club/theater shows feature a 30 minute opening set with Duane Betts using his go to guitar player, John Satchela Jr., and Devon’s rhythm section. After a 15 minute break the Devon Allman Project plays a one hour set which will includes songs from Honeytribe, Royal Southern Brotherhood, The Devon Allman Band and a few covers. The night culminates with a 30 minute plus encore featuring all eight musicians playing Allman Brothers tunes and other classics. Festival dates are a straight 90 minute set.

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The Devon Allman Project 2018 Tour Itinerary-

March 15 @ Jackson Hole Mountain Resort | Teton Village, WY

April 6 @ Rhythm & Ribs Festival | St Augustine, FL

April 7 @ Peace River Revival | Punta Gorda, FL

April 17 @ Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center | Old Saybrook, CT

April 18 @ Wilbur | Boston, MA

April 19 @ Penns Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA

April 20 @ WB PAC | Westhampton Beach, NY

April 21 @ Flying Monkey Performance Center | Plymouth, NH

April 22 @ Center for the Arts | Homer, NY

April 24 @ B.B. Kings Blues Club | New York, NY

April 25 @ State Theatre | State College, PA

April 27 @ Neighborhood Theatre | Charlotte, NC

April 28 @ Phenix City Amphitheatre | Phenix City, AL

April 29 @ The Masquerade | Atlanta, GA

April 30 @ Tybee Poste Theater | Tybee Island, GA

May 1 @ The Pour House | Charleston, SC

May 2 @ Salvage Station | Asheville, NC

May 4 @ Tiptinas | New Orleans, LA

May 5 @ Tennessee Amphitheater | Knoxville, TN

May 6 @ City Winery | Nashville, TN

May 17 @ Macon City Auditorium | Macon, GA

May 19 @ Florida Music Jam @ Sunset Cove | Boca Raton, FL

May 25 @ Fox Theater | Tucson, AZ

May 26 @ Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival | Simi Valley, CA

May 28 @ Brooklyn Bowl - Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV

June 9 @ Greeley Blues Jam | Greeley, CO

July 3 @ Gerald Ford Amphitheater | Vail, CO

July 4 @ Red Rocks | Morrison, CO

July 15 @ Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY

July 21 @ The Peach Music Festival | Scranton, PA

August 8 @ The Kent Stage | Kent, OH

August 11 @ Riverside Park | Rushville, IN

August 12 @ Prairie Magic Music Festival | Valparaiso, IN

August 24 @ Gevarenwinkel Blues Roots & Rock Festival | Herselt, Belgium

August 25 @ Culemborg Blues Festival | Culemborg, Netherlands

August 26 @ Bosuil | Weert, Netherlands

September 2 @ The Fleece | Bristol, UK

September 3 @ Robin 2 | Bilston, UK

September 4 @ Islington Assembly Hall | London, UK

September 6 @ Riverside | Newcastle, Australia

September 7 @ Brudenell | Leeds, UK

September 8 @ Academy | Manchester, UK

September 9 @ HRH C.R.O.W.S Festival | Sheffield, UK

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Jan 25, 2018

Lynyrd Skynyrd Announces May 4 Start to Their Farewell Tour

Music News- Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd will kick off what will be their final tour on May 4 in West Palm Beach, FL, more than 40 years after the band's debut album was released and dubbed The Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour. View their itinerary below.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers announced Thursday that the farewell tour will also feature on some shows; Kid Rock, Hank Williams Jr., Bad Company, Blackberry Smoke, and old friends the Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Blackfoot and 38 Special.

Formed in Jacksonville, Fl the band had hits like "Free Bird," ''Sweet Home Alabama" and "Simple Man," but struck by tragedy when a plane crash in 1977 killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines and several members of the road crew. The lineup now includes sole original member Gary Rossington and Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie's brother.

Tickets for the first leg of the tour go on sale Febrary 2 at LiveNation.com.

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Jul 29, 2017

Gregg Allman "Southern Blood" new album news

Rounder Records has announced the release date for Gregg Allman's final studio album. SOUTHERN BLOOD and it will arrive everywhere on Friday, September 8^th. NPR premiered the album's first song, "My Only True Friend" this week`.

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SOUTHERN BLOOD is available for pre-order now, via here. A special and unique part of the deluxe package and the first run of the vinyl will be the inclusion of a painting that Allman and his daughter Layla commissioned from visual artist Vincent Castiglia. The beautiful portrait Castiglia painted was made with Gregg's actual blood in the paint. The process served as inspiration for the album title. On August 4^th, a limited edition numbered double-sided picture disc will be available at local record shops or with pre-orders of the album via allman's site

SOUTHERN BLOOD serves as a remarkable final testament from an artist whose contributions have truly shaped rock & roll throughout the past four decades. Allman's first all-new recording since 2011's GRAMMY Award-nominated solo landmark, LOW COUNTRY BLUES, the album is among the most uniquely personal of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's career, an emotionally expansive collection of songs written by friends and favorite artists including Jackson Browne, Willie Dixon, Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter, Lowell George and Spooner Oldham & Dan Penn, meant to serve as a salutary farewell to his legion of devoted fans and admirers. Allman collaborated on his closing project with manager and dear friend Michael Lehman andGRAMMY Award-winning producer Don Was, a longtime acquaintance and staunch supporter committed to helping the rock icon actualize his very specific aspirations.

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Jun 07, 2015

Gregg Allman Announces "Gregg Allman Live:Back to Macon, GA" DVD/CD and Tour Dates

MUSIC NEWS- Rounder Records has announced the release of Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA on August 7, 2015. The stellar live DVD/CD captures Allman and his eight-piece solo band in a high-energy performance that was recorded on January 14, 2014 at the venerable Grand Opera House, a 1,000 seat jewel of a theatre that was built in 1884 in Macon, the Middle Georgia town where it all began for the Allman Brothers Band over 40 years ago. The album features 16 tracks, made up of a varied selection of songs from the ABB catalog, tunes from Allman's solo albums and several dynamic cover songs. The DVD, the first Allman's ever released as a solo artist, will include two bonus tracks, as well as special interview segments.

"We played, lived, laughed and cried there," says Allman about Macon in the package's liner notes. "And I wrote many, many songs in that town. It's always good to play Macon, man."

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Apr 04, 2015

Lynyrd Skynyrd Original Drummer Dies in Car Wreck

Music News- Robert Lewis Burns Jr, the original drummer in Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died Friday night in a car crash, a Georgia State Patrol spokesman said. Mr Burns, 64, died after his car hit a mailbox and a tree in Cartersville, GA spokesman James Tallent said.

No other cars were involved in the crash, which occurred shortly before midnight. "He was not restrained at the time of the crash," Tallent told the press.

Rob Burns was part of the southern rockers' original lineup, which formed in Jacksonville, FL, in 1965.

Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant started Noble Five with Burns, guitarists Gary Rossington and Allen Collins and bassist Larry Junstrom and evolve to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Burns played with the band on their first two albums, 1973's (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) and 1974's Second Helping. He played on the recordings of some of the band's most iconic songs, including "Free Bird", "Sweet Home Alabama", "Gimme Three Steps", and "Simple Man". He left the band in 1974.

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