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Saw the Gregg Allman band last night.

As you may have already imagined, they did put on a great show. He had Bruce Katz on keys, and a great horn player by the name of Jay Collins. The whole band was very impressive. They played a nice tight show. Saw them at the Egg in Albany.
If they are in your area, and you are a fan, check them out.
I have enjoyed the Allman Bros a few times last decade, but
it was nice to hear Gregg's voice showcased in a more intimate setting.
fjn04
wireless200
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Laid Back is good of course but from 1973 I belive. I'm no Angel is classic Greg. Personally I like Just Before the Bullets Fly best. It's a tad over-produced (80's style) but the songwriting is strong and Dan's guitar work is fabulous. That album is one of those rare not-a-bsd-track on it ones you run across every several years.
adam18
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I was also at the show at the Egg in Albany, and I totally agree with fjn04.........it was a wonderful concert. I first saw the Allman Brothers Band in 1971 at the Philadelphia Spectrum, while Duane was still playing guitar. It was practically the exact same show as the famed "Live at Filmore East" concert, and I've been a tremendous fan of Gregg and the boys ever since. It was a real treat to hear him sing on Sunday night.
wireless200
415 posts
 
Speaking of Fillmore, go to youtube and watch three videos of Dreams 1) Fillmore era (PBS special) with Duane 2) later 70s version with Dickey playing lead and 3) recent version with Derek. I'd be interested in hearing comments on the differences.

I like them in order listed. Duane surely played with the most soul. Then Dickey's version played in his own inimitable style (bending the strings, etc.) Lastly Derek's pyrotechnics.
fjn04 OP
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Adam 18 : "It was a real treat to hear him sing on Sunday night." It sure was ! I have not heard any of his solo albums, so maybe I will check out one of the ones mentioned. I do love the ABB: Idlewild South album though.
Wireless 200: It was definitely not either of the Carlisi's on guitar. It was a young guy from the Bronx. No Dwayne or Dickey, but very good. FYI- his name is Scott Sharrard.
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