Post subject: [2014-02-18] The Allman Brothers Band "Play All Night: Live At The Beacon Theatre 1992"
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Editorial Reviews They say you never forget your first time.
For nearly 25 years, traveling to New York s Beacon Theatre to see The Allman Brothers Band play a stretch of high-spirited live shows has become a rite of passage for fans old and new. What began as a daring ten-night run at the acclaimed venue is now a symbiotic relationship between a band, a venue and a devoted fan base, the likes of which are virtually unprecedented in rock and roll history.
Play All Night: Live At The Beacon Theatre 1992, is a new two-disc set showcasing The Allman Brothers Band s very first time playing such an extended run at the Beacon.
In more than four decades together, The Allman Brothers Band have faced personal setbacks and enjoyed monumental reinventions in the studio and on the road. The announcement of a 20th anniversary tour in 1989, after a seven year hiatus from recording or performing, made even the most faithful fans wonder how the band could rise again.
But the group was doing much more than merely reuniting. Founding members Gregg Allman (vocals/keyboards), Dickey Betts (guitar), Butch Trucks and Jaimoe (drums) were joined by a trio of talented up-and-comers: Allen Woody on bass, Marc Quinones on percussion, and Warren Haynes on guitar. The hiring of Haynes, a then little-known guitarist who'd toured with Betts, was a considerable stroke of genius; his guitar approach heavily evoked the spirit of Duane Allman's playing, drawing a clear line from the band's past to its future.
That reunion tour saw The Brothers first take the Beacon's stage for an extended run - a residency that s now a tradition for both band and venue. The band would tape two of their 10 shows at the theater in March 1992. Amazingly, material from these electrifying shows has seen virtually no release - until now.
In the spirit of The Allmans iconic 1971 live album At Fillmore East, Play All Night showcases Allman, Betts, Trucks, Jaimoe, Haynes, Woody and Quinones taking the Beacon's stage by storm. Through their most-requested songs, deep cuts and new favorites, the Allmans expertly showcase that unmistakable raw energy - at once practiced and spontaneous - that still make them one of the most beloved live acts. Play All Night will feature new liner notes by John Lynskey, editor of official ABB magazine Hittin' The Note, and onstage photos by longtime band photographer Kirk West, to further immerse audiences into the story behind these captivating sets.
Whether you've never experienced the magic of The Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre or you're eagerly planning for next year's shows, Play All Night is a first time you ll want to re-live over and over again.
Allman Brothers Band to Release New Archival Live Album, 'Boston Common 8/17/71,' Announce 2014 Shows Posted 01/02/2014 at 11:35am by Guitar World Staff
The Allman Brothers Band have announced plans for their 45th anniversary in 2014, including the annual string of concerts at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, with 10 shows kicking off March 7.
The band has performed at the 2,800-seat Beacon more than 220 times since they began the tradition in 1989.
In 2014, fans of the band — which now includes Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quinones — will hear an array of live releases from throughout their career.
In February, the group’s Allman Brothers Band Recording Company will issue Boston Common 8/17/71, which was recorded 10 weeks before the death of co-founding guitarist Duane Allman. It's one of the few Duane Allman-era shows that no fan has heard or owns.
On February 18 Epic/Legacy Recordings will release the two-CD set Play All Night: Live At The Beacon Theatre 1992 and a live DVD from 1991, Live At Great Woods.
In April, the group will return to Live Oak, Florida, for the 10th annual Wanee Festival, which they have curated and headlined since 2005; the full lineup will be announced in early 2014. Acts who have joined the ABB at Wanee in past years include Gov’t Mule, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, the Black Keys, Furthur, Widespread Panic, Robert Plant, Dr. John, Steven Stills, Steve Miller Band, O.A.R., Robert Randolph, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Levon Helm, Buddy Guy, Little Feat, Drive-By Truckers, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and more.
Tickets for the Beacon Theatre shows go on sale to the public Friday, January 10, at 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and beacontheatre.com and via charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
John Lynskey — ABB authority and publisher of the group’s Hittin’ The Note magazine — wrote the liner notes for Boston Common 8/17/71 and sums up the new Boston release:
“1971 was a watershed year for the Allman Brothers Band — they recorded their seminal live album, At Fillmore East, in March, and continued to tour relentlessly. By this point, their performances had reached a level of musicianship and intensity that other groups could only dream of.
"At Fillmore East was released in July to massive critical acclaim, and a month later, they rolled back into Boston to once again jam in the Common, playing two shows on August 17. Boston Common 8/17/71 manages to capture the loose and engaging early set, with the band clearly enjoying themselves — Berry [Oakley]’s stage banter is particularly engaging as he comments on the group’s relationship with Boston and their friendship with the J. Geils Band.
"As for the music, Duane’s slide guitar is blistering on ‘Statesboro Blues’ and ‘Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’’; his interplay with Dickey [Betts] on ‘You Don’t Love Me’ is a complex masterpiece, and their dual melody line on ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed’ is flawless. Gregg’s vocal work is stellar throughout, and his growl on ‘Trouble No More’ clearly justifies his reputation as one of the best blues singers of all time. Berry, Butch and Jaimoe lay down a rhythm foundation that is a mile wide — the thumping bass line and syncopated drum patterns turn the ‘Whipping Post’ finale into a musical maelstrom.”
Post subject: [2014-02-18] The Allman Brothers Band "Play All Night: Live At The Beacon Theatre 1992"
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:23 pm
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I'm in for the 1992 show. ABB still are a long way off compared to the huge amount of Grateful Dead shows being issued.
Hopefully there will be an official DVD of ABB at Woodstock 94 and the Unplugged show they did also in 1992
Seems there will never be a DVD of Duane era Allmans of 'complete' concert material, there is some Atlanta 70 footage out there now in collectors circles.
Post subject: [2014-02-18] The Allman Brothers Band "Play All Night: Live At The Beacon Theatre 1992"
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:36 pm
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ranasakawa wrote:
I'm in for the 1992 show. ABB still are a long way off compared to the huge amount of Grateful Dead shows being issued.
Hopefully there will be an official DVD of ABB at Woodstock 94 and the Unplugged show they did also in 1992
Seems there will never be a DVD of Duane era Allmans of 'complete' concert material, there is some Atlanta 70 footage out there now in collectors circles.
They haven't even officially released the 35 mins of video from the Fillmore 1970 show that has been circulating in bootleg circles for years.
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