Product Description
Gregg Allman's first solo album in 14 years was produced by T Bone Burnett and features 11 covers of songs from legendary bluesmen Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Sleepy John Estes, and many more, PLUS an original song written by Gregg and the Allman Brothers' Warren Haynes called "Just Another Rider." Gregg's backing band on the album includes Dr. John on piano, Doyle Bramhall II on guitar, and the incomparable rhythm section of bassist Dennis Crouch and drummer Jay Bellerose (from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss's multiple Grammy-winning `Raising Sand' album).

1. Floating Bridge [Sleepy John Estes]
2. Little By Little [Junior Wells]
3. Devil Got My Woman [Skip James]
4. I Can't Be Satisfied [Muddy Waters]
5. Blind Man [Bobby Bland]
6. Just Another Rider [Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes]
7. Please Accept My Love [B.B. King]
8. I Believe I’ll Go Back Home [Traditional]
9. Tears Tears Tears [Amos Milburn]
10. My Love is Your Love [Samuel Maghett]
11. Checking On My Baby [Otis Rush]
12. Rolling Stone [Traditional]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AHNIGM/?tag=imwan-20

Gregg Allman’s first solo album since ‘97 will be released next January. Produced by T-Bone Burnett and featuring Dr. John on piano, the album is described by Allman as “very old school….It’s got some really old songs on it, Billie Holiday-old songs.”

Allman said that Burnett gave him an mp3 player that had 10,000 songs on it. Burnett handed the player to Allman and said, “Hey man, pick out what you like.” Burnett picked out some as well. Allman claims “We came out with some really great ones, and we laid those bad boys down and recorded them. And it came out real nice.”

Thanks Renny

This is great news !

Greggs last solo CD was brilliant.

Good news = New Gregg Allman

Bad News = Potentially YACA. But he could be just throwing in a couple of covers into a mix of new songs, which is something he's always done.

I hope he breaks with tradition and doesn't recut another Allman Bros. classic.

LOL Dr. Chris - yeah, we certainly don't need "Midnight Rider 2010," do we?

Good news here is that T-Bone is like the new Rick Rubin (breathing new life into established artists). T-Bone has always had my respect, especially back when he was a recording artist in his own right. (When was the last time you pulled out "Proof Through The Night"?)

Gregg Allman undergoes liver transplant
June 23, 2010



Rocker Gregg Allman has undergone a liver transplant in Florida.

It is hoped the surgery, which took place on Wednesday morning, will aid the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member in his battle with Hepatitis C.

A spokesman for the Allman Brothers star says, "He had a successful liver transplant operation at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. He had been on a waiting list for the transplant and is looking forward to a speedy recovery."

Allman, 62, says, "I feel pretty good, considering everything that's happened. Everybody involved here -- my doctors and nurses in the hospital and all the Allman Brothers fans, they've just all been great. All I can really say is 'thanks'."

The rocker began a series of treatments for Hepatitis C, but chronic damage of his liver led to doctors to recommend a transplant.

He says, "I changed my ways years ago, but we can't turn back time. Every day is a gift."

I hope he recovers soon. Remember what happened to Rory Gallagher, another guy I worshiped.

Gregg Allman has been a huge inspiration to me for many years. His voice and music is one of the best.....ever

He and his band are definitely favorites of mine too. He's obviously paying a price for years of bad living. I wish him a speedy recovery.

There was a song on the last Allmans album called "The High Cost Of Low Living."

Excellent point, Chris. Them chickens have come home to roost.

I got this e-mail from the ABB website. Gregg's new album has a title and a release date:

There’s exciting news to share – Gregg Allman is going to release his first solo record in 14 years on January 18, 2011!! Yessssssss! Dance of joy!!!

Called Low Country Blues, for the coastal Georgia region Gregory calls home, the record was produced by T Bone Burnett, recorded at his Village Recorder studio in Los Angeles and features Dr. John on piano, guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, and Burnett’s brilliant go-to rhythm section: bassist Dennis Crouch and drummer Jay Bellerose. Low Country Blues is Gregg Allman at his very best -- a self-assured, spirited collection that will stand as a major milestone in what is undeniably an exceptional career.

For more information about Low Country Blues, including the track list, jump to: http://www.rounder.com/news/detail.aspx?nid=4466

For the album’s back story visit:
http://www.greggallman.com/modules.php? ... page_id=45

Low Country Blues is going to be available through Starbucks, iTunes, Amazon, and more. We’ll keep you happily informed!

Speaking of Low Country Blues, volunteers are needed to pass out stickers after upcoming Allman Brothers Band and Gregg Allman shows. The stickers are related to a contest promoting the album. More about that in a minute. Ideally 4 – 5 Peach Corps members/Angels will cover each show.

For helping out you’ll receive:

• An advance copy of the album
• An autographed CD
• A vinyl copy too when they are available

(Aside: How unbelievably cool is that???)

The shows in need of your good deeds are:

The Allman Brothers Band November 2010 Tour Dates
11/11/10 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tower Theatre
11/12/10 Washington, District of Columbia DAR Constitution Hall
11/13/10 Atlantic City, New Jersey Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal
11/15/10 Albany, New York Palace Theatre CLICK
11/16/10 Mashantucket, Connecticut MGM Grand at Foxwoods
11/18/10 Boston, Massachusetts Orpheum Theatre
11/19/10 Boston, Massachusetts Orpheum Theatre
11/20/10 Boston, Massachusetts Orpheum Theatre
11/22/10 New York, New York Roseland Ballroom One For Woody

Gregg Allman Winter 2010/2011 Tour Dates
12/28/10 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Penn's Peak
12/29/10 Stamford, Connecticut Palace Theatre
12/31/10 Westhampton Beach, New York Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
01/1/11 Tarrytown, New York Music Hall
01/4/11 Richmond, Virginia The National
01/5/11 Annapolis, Maryland Rams Head On Stage
01/7/11 Morristown, New Jersey Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
01/8/11 Kingston, New York Ulster Performing Arts Center
01/9/11 Lancaster, Pennsylvania American Music TheatrePLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A NEW DATE
01/11/11 Red Bank, New Jersey Count Basie Theatre
01/12/11 Engelwood, New Jersey Bergen Performing Arts Center
01/14/11 Burlington, Vermont Flynn Center for the Performing Arts - Main Stage
01/15/11 New Bedford, Massachusetts Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

To volunteer, send the show you’re interested in, your name, address, phone # (preferably cell) and email addy to:

Lana@allmanbrothersband.com

(Please know that we’re collecting this information , and sharing it with the powers that be, only so your peachalicious swag can be sent to you. )

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t hesitate, step up to the plate! 

We’ll get back in touch with you to let you know if you’re in!

The stickers will be available at the Hittin’ the Note table at Allman Brothers Band concerts.

The stickers will be available at the merch table at Gregg Allman concerts.

Be sure to pick them up before the concert ends, so you’ll be set to pass them out immediately afterwards.

OK, now a bit about the stickers – and the contest! The rules are simple:

a) Get a sticker at a show – or download the image from the link given below and print it out.
b) Put the sticker or your printout anywhere. Be creative!
c) Take a photo of where you put it.
d) Go to Gregg’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/greggallman
e) “Like” his page, then post your photo.

The 25 photos with the highest “Like” totals on 1/12/11 will get a digital copy of the album, emailed to you before anyone else can buy it, an autographed CD and a copy of the vinyl LP in a deluxe gatefold album jacket!

Nice, huh?!!

You’ll be able to get the stickers at the shows, or you can download the image and print your own:
http://www.greggallman.com/images/gaf/g ... ticker.tif for a high resolution TIF image, or
http://www.greggallman.com/images/gaf/g ... ticker.jpg for a pretty darn good JPG!

A shout out and big “Thank you!” from Gregg to Chris Rollins, Jim Kanavy and Debra Stafford for signing up to be Angels for his tour. If you also want to pass out stickers, let Lana know. You might as well receive the advance copy CD, autographed CD and vinyl copy of Low Country Blues in addition to concert tix for all your hard work!

If wonder*full y-o-u are interested in being an Angel for Gregg too, click the following link for details: http://www.greggallman.com/modules.php? ... page_id=31

To see if an Angel is needed for a specific show, go to http://www.greggallman.com/modules.php? ... af2009-all
and click on the date of the show you want to be an Angel for. If no one’s name is listed as an Angel on the page that appears, it’s yours! Contact Lana via a private message on the site or via Lana@allmanbrothersband.com to get your wings.

The beautiful Angel street team poster is available at: http://www.greggallman.com/gallery/gaf/ ... poster.pdf

Wow, what a lot of information that was to share. We’d better head on out of here and give you time to digest it all. But first, blues lovers (especially Low Country Blues lovers!), we’re looking forward to seeing you this Saturday, November 6, at the 20th annual Sarasota Blues Fest! The Ed Smith Stadium Complex is going to get good and greasy with Elvin Bishop, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., The Tommy Castro Band, Moreland & Arbuckle … and more! For further information visit: http://www.sarasotabluesfest.com/

Gregg Allman To Release Low Country Blues On January 18, 2011

FIRST SOLO RECORD IN 14 YEARS PRODUCED BY T BONE BURNETT

Rounder Records is excited to announce that Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame legend Gregg Allman will release his first solo record in 14 years on January 18, 2011. Called Low Country Blues for the coastal Georgia region Allman calls home, the record was produced by T Bone Burnett, recorded at his Village Recorder studio in Los Angeles and features Dr. John on piano, guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, and Burnett’s brilliant go-to rhythm section: bassist Dennis Crouch and drummer Jay Bellerose. Low Country Blues is Gregg Allman at his very best -- a self-assured, spirited collection that will stand as a major milestone in what is undeniably an exceptional career.

As a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and in his own storied solo career, Allman has long been a gifted natural interpreter of the blues. His soulful and distinctive voice is one of the defining sounds in the history of American music. Low Country Blues finds him putting his own stamp on songs by some of the blues giants whose work has long informed his own, from Muddy Waters and BB King to Buddy Guy and Magic Sam.

Though constantly on the road, Allman has spent precious little time in the studio since the 2002 death of producer Tom Dowd -- the man behind the glass for much of his recorded career. Sceptical at first, Allman and Burnett quickly bonded and work began in January 2010. The powerhouse band – which of course also features Gregg’s own acoustic guitar expertise and trademark Hammond B-3 organ – cooks up an earthy and atmospheric musical stew infused with gritty R&B muscle, spooky Southern psychedelia, and greasy deep soul grooves.

Like any genuine bluesman, Allman’s own life has been colored by myriad triumphs and too many tragedies. Low Country Blues was initially slated for a mid-2010 release, but that plan changed when Gregg, who had long battled chronic Hepatitis C, was notified that he was a candidate for a liver transplant. In June 2010, he entered the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where he successfully underwent the difficult surgery. Knowing that he had only just made one of the defining albums of his recorded career proved to be the best medicine, giving Allman the inner strength he needed to fully heal.

An inveterate road warrior, Allman is understandably itching to return to the endless highway. He spent the months following the surgery hitting both the gym and the rehearsal studio, working hard to restore his vitality to its requisite level. Moreover, Allman is justifiably proud of Low Country Blues and is eager to get out there to bring these songs to his countless fans.

“When you have a new record it always feels different,” he says. “Man, you gotta get out there and move the muscles, you gotta move it and shake it.”

“It’s been too long,” he adds. “I guess I was just born with a lot of gypsy in my soul.”

The track listing for the record is:
1. Floating Bridge (Sleepy John Estes)
2. Little By Little (Junior Wells)
3. Devil Got My Woman (Skip James)
4. I Can't Be Satisfied (Muddy Waters)
5. Blind Man (Bobby Bland)
6. Just Another Rider (Gregg Allman & Warren Haynes)
7. Please Accept My Love (BB King)
8. I Believe I’ll Go Back Home (Traditional)
9. Tears Tears Tears (Amos Milburn)
10. My Love is Your Love (Samuel Maghett)
11. Checking On My Baby (Otis Rush)
12. Rolling Stone (Traditional)

one new gregg allman song since 2003's "hittin the note".

This is one album I can look forward to.

Check out a behind the scenes video and get a free download of "Just Another Rider" here.

http://wxrt.radio.com/2011/01/06/free-m ... her-rider/

Allman's Latest Blues Were a Source of Hope

By Jim Fusilli
Richmond Hill, Ga.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 10772.html

Here along the Georgia colonial coast, Gregg Allman has a comfortable house on a verdant, sweet-scented stretch of land, with classic cars and motorcycles in the garage and a tree-lined open road not far from his front door. He enjoys the comforts of family, too: When we met last month, his late brother Duane's daughter, Galadrielle, was there for a visit. And now his health has returned: Mr. Allman, 63 years old, underwent liver-transplant surgery in June. As we spoke, with his tattooed arm resting on a piano in his living room and two tiny dogs flitting about, he was preparing for a solo tour to perform his standards as well as songs from his new album "Low Country Blues" (Rounder), out Tuesday.

Produced by T-Bone Burnett, "Low Country Blues" was completed before Mr. Allman's operation but was not meant as a last will and testament. "There's nothing like the feeling of having something in front of you, something to look forward to, knowing it might be your best," Mr. Allman said. "It helped me heal."

On "Low Country Blues," Mr. Allman pays homage to the blues giants who influenced his music as a solo artist and as a member of the Allman Brothers Band. For the project, Mr. Burnett brought in extraordinary musicians, including Jay Bellerose on drums, Dennis Crouch on upright bass, Doyle Bramhall II on guitar and Mr. Allman's longtime friend Mac Rebennack on piano. A horn section gives heft to most cuts. Mr. Allman's smoky, honey-thick voice is the centerpiece, of course, and on his covers of Bobby Blue Bland's boisterous "Blind Man" and Otis Rush's "Checking on My Baby" he reveals it's still a powerfully evocative instrument, if not quite what it was when the Allman Brothers became an international phenomenon in the early 1970s.

Mr. Allman has earned his stripes as a blues man. He lost his only brother, Duane, in 1971, and their friend and bassist Berry Oakley a year later. Behind the dual guitars of Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, the Allmans today are as strong a band as they've been since Duane died, but they've suffered down years, as has Mr. Allman during his solo career. He's been married at least six times—a journalist recently asked if Cher still drops by (they've been divorced for more than 30 years)—and is three times a grandfather. Drugs and alcohol no doubt caused him damage, and he was diagnosed with hepatitis C three years before his transplant.

Mr. Allman said Mr. Burnett kicked off the project by turning over a collection of blues chestnuts for his review, including early folk-blues by Sleepy John Estes and Skip James. As he studied the original versions to see how he could arrange and sing them, Mr. Allman said he found that they affected him deeply.

"I can find myself in a lot of those songs. I wondered, 'Why are these tunes laying down so easy?'" Of Mr. Burnett, he added, "I started thinking he was a witch. God, this guy's not supposed to know me this way. He must've studied my voice.

"I found 'Floating Bridge' to be unnerving," he said of the Estes song. The extended reading of James's "Devil Got My Woman," a tricky minor-key blues, haunted him too. Colin Linden on Dobro provides the groundwork for the stark intro as Mr. Allman moans, "Well, I'd rather be the devil than be that woman's man." "I was glad when we finished. I said, 'Whew. Mission accomplished.'"

Mr. Burnett pushed the singer, refusing his requests to recut his vocals. "Slam and move on," Mr. Allman called it. At times, Mr. Allman thought he was only providing what he called a pilot vocal—one that helps guide the band through a live performance—but Mr. Burnett recorded it as if it were the final version. "When I was ready, I'd say, 'Turn the red button on,' and he'd say, 'I just turned it off.' When I'd tell him I can sing better than that, he'd say, 'You're welcomed to try, but. . . '"

Mr. Allman said he felt fine during the sessions, but when he went for his annual check-up, spots on his liver had grown and a tumor was butting up against his lung. A decision was made to find a suitable organ for transplant. When Mr. Allman's liver was removed, his doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., found a golf-ball-size tumor they hadn't previously discovered.

Mr. Allman is on the road now with his whip-snap six-piece band featuring Jerry Jemmott on bass and Scott Sharrard on guitar. In March, he'll reunite with the Allman Brothers Band for its annual residency at New York's Beacon Theater, with 13 shows on tap beginning March 10. If it sounds like what he's done for decades, it's not. With the surgery behind him and "Low Country Blues" under his belt, he's at a new phase in his career, one that he welcomes.

"I love change," he said, then added quickly, "I mean, I'm just as scared of change as anybody else. But it is essential."

Allman is on Letterman tonight.

gregg allman's voice is so well suited for the blues, why are the vocals so buried in the mix?

bitch #2

this is the second CD i've bought in the last month that is bigger than other CD's.

this and the ryan adams and the cardinals II & IV are about a quarter inch higher than regular CD's and they stick up above the others.

a small thing, but annoying nonetheless.

The vinyl version (which comes with a digital download option) includes two bonus tracks: "Reconsider Baby" and "Out Of Bad Luck"



LP:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004F69J0M/?tag=imwan-20

"Reconsider Baby" is also included as a bonus track on the Japanese CD release.

The bonus tracks are also available as itunes and can be purchased individually.