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Price:
$45, $40, $35
Venue:
The Concert Venue
Online Reservations:
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Gregg Allman & Friends
Saturday, January 9 at 9 p.m.
Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer GREGG ALLMAN is both a founding member of one of the biggest and most important American bands of all time, the still-active and thriving Allman Brothers Band, and a critically acclaimed solo talent.
At the start of his enduring career, Gregg Allman and his brother Duane put together a number of different groups, including their very first professional ones, The Allman Joys and The Hour Glass. Gregg’s powerful lead vocals, emerging songwriting and keyboard prowess perfectly complemented Duane’s now-legendary guitar virtuosity.
In 1969, their brotherhood made history with the formation of the massively influential act that both kick-started the entire genre of Southern Rock and defined an era of ‘70s rock ‘n roll with its freewheeling yet musically masterful sound, The Allman Brothers Band.
The band’s unique amalgam of rock, blues, country and even jazz flourishes expanded the boundaries of rock music and their signature, extended onstage jamming set new standards for live concert performance. In addition to his singing and playing, Gregg wrote many of their most memorable signature hits, including the classics “Whipping Post” and “Dreams” from their self-titled debut album, “Midnight Rider” and “Please Call Home” from their second LP, Idlewild South and “Melissa” from 1972’s Eat A Peach. In 1971, at the height of fame, and just two weeks after their legendary live record At Fillmore East was certified Gold, The Allman Brothers Band suffered the tragic and untimely passing of Duane Allman. Despite the loss, Gregg dedicated himself to keeping The Allman Brothers tradition alive, and to this day, the band remains a musical powerhouse, acclaimed both on record and onstage. In March 2003, the group released their first album in nine years, Hittin’ The Note (Peach/Sanctuary) following it up with several U.S. tours throughout 2003-2004.
The first of Gregg Allman’s six albums to date outside of his work with ABB, Laid Back, was released in 1973, the same year that The Allman Brothers Band’s monstrously successful Brothers & Sisters topped the album charts. Laid Back’s subtly textured eclectic mix of rock, folk, R&B and gospel inflections drew rave reviews and instantly put Gregg on the map as an accomplished touring solo artist. Subsequent solo releases include the live Gregg Allman Tour ’74, and 1977’s Playin’ Up A Storm . In 1987 Gregg released his second gold album I’m No Angel, which generated a #1 Album Radio hit with the unforgettable title track.
After that hit’s follow-up, 1988’s After The Bullets Fly, Gregg Allman directed his energy to the reformation of the ABB. That effort resulted in multiple Grammy nominations and ABB’s induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. In 1997 Gregg released Searching For Simplicity, the album he feels represents some of his very best work.
For further information; please his website: www.greggallman.com/.
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