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Allman Brothers Band Releasing 'Brothers and Sisters' 40th Anniversary Box Set

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:49:42 +0000

The seven-song 1973 Allman Brothers Band ‘Brothers and Sisters’ album is the focus of a new box set set to hit stores this summer. The group is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic album with a release that’s expected to include significant bonus material. Like many recent re-releases, the Allman’s box set will be [...]

Dickey Betts Forced to Cancel Shows After Health Scare

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:31:14 +0000

Legendary singer and guitarist Dickey Betts has canceled a number of upcoming shows with his band Great Southern after battling unknown health issues. The 69-year-old musician, best known as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has been canceling or re-scheduling shows since the early part of April, according to Vintage Vinyl News. A [...]

The Allman Brothers Band Announce 2013 Summer Tour

Ken Kelley — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:24:50 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band have announced a new run of late summer shows that are set to kick off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 and 17. Steve Winwood will be supporting the group from Aug. 23 through 30 while Gr

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:02:49 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.

Butch Trucks on a New Allman Brothers Record: 'I Think We Might'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:43:16 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band's most recent studio album will turn 10 next month, which is a long time even for a group of guys that would rather play live than record new music. Fortunately, according to drummer Butch Trucks, another record might be on the horizon.

Former Allman Brothers Guitarist 'Dangerous' Dan Toler Dies

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:06:01 +0000

Dan Toler, a southern rock guitar great who was part of the Allman Brothers Band family, has died near his hometown of Sarasota, Fla. He was 65. A note on his official Facebook page reads, “It is with great regret and sadness that our dear friend and loved one, Dan Toler, passed away peacefully in [...]

Allman Brothers Announce Lineup for 2013 Peach Music Festival

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:39:36 +0000

The lineup for the second annual Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain has been revealed. In addition to two performances from the Allman Brothers Band, fans can count on the Black Crowes, Bob Weir and RatDog and more at the Aug 15-18 outdoor festival.

Massive Duane Allman Box Set Announced

Billy Dukes — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:20:40 +0000

Rounder Records has assembled and fine-tuned a massive box set of Duane Allman highlights for 'Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective.' The seven-disc box set will be available on March 5. It features 129 songs from his early days as a garage rocker through his time with the Allman Brothers Band.

Allman Brothers Band to Release Vintage Recordings

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:16:11 +0000

Next month the Allman Brothers Band will release two live shows from their early ’70s height as a southern rock superpower. Recordings from a show played just months after Duane Allman died, and another after the death of Berry Oakley show the group in very different incarnations. Today’s press release reveals that the high-quality recordings [...]

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 9/17

Sam Talkington — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:31:11 +0000

Make sure you tune in every day for the Traffic Jam, where I’ll play the songs you just never hear anywhere else. Unless you’re dropping the needle on a vinyl at home or shoving in an 8-track, or course! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll hear on The Traffic Jam today…