Saw Greg Allman Band Last Night

[SteveSly]

Saw the Greg Allman band last night at The State Theater here in Kalamazoo MI. Although I have been an Allman Brothers fan for years, I had never seen either them or Greg solo live before. After reading his autobiography a few years ago, seeing the life he has lead, I was kind of skeptical about whether he would still have the voice and the chops, so I debated about going to this one, but after seeking out the advice of some fine folks here a progressivears who had seen him recently I decided to take the plunge. I was very glad I did as Allman put on a great show and seemed to be in fine form all night. Along with Greg on Hammond B-3 and guitar, he also had a 7 piece band including a horn section. The keyboard player was particularly impressive and the guitarist was able to pull off a lot of tasty solos as well. Allman played a mix of solo material, Allman Brothers tunes and covers that gave the show a lot of variety. Some of the Allman tunes he did very different version of, especially “Whipping Post” which was kind of funked up and very different from the classic rock version we have all heard a million times. Opening act Amanda Shires was also good. Not really my cup of tea musically, and some of her in between song stories went on a little long, but she is obviously talented. Overall it was a great night of music. Allman is touring pretty much non-stop the rest of the spring and summer, so if he is coming to your area I would recommend checking him out. Here is the set list:

I’M NO ANGEL
STATESBORO BLUES
DON’T KEEP ME WONDERIN
QUEEEN OF HEARTS
THE SAME THING
TROUBLE NO MORE
HOT LANTA
THESE DAYS
I CAN’T BE SATISFIED
DONE SOMEBODY WRONG
SOULSHINE
CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION
YOU DON’T LOVE ME
MELISSA
MIDNIGHT RIDER
LOVE IS LIKE KEROSENE
WHIPPING POST

ENCORE:

SOUTHBOUND

Here is a pretty good clip someone took at the show:

[mozo-pg]

I would absolutely loved to have seen that show. Glad you had a good time. Gregg is probably my favourite vocalist in rock/blues.

[spellbound]

Fantastic! Would love to have been there.

[Shadow]

I think I saw him within the past couple years here in Baltimore. If I recall correctly he has some well known musicians in the band. I think he may of had Robbenn Ford on guitar.

[SteveSly]

I think I saw him within the past couple years here in Baltimore. If I recall correctly he has some well known musicians in the band. I think he may of had Robbenn Ford on guitar.

The guitarist was the same guy he has had for about 6 years or so, Scott Sharard.

[rapidfirerob]

I've seen him various times over the decades, being an Allmaniac. Loved the Dan Toler years, RIP. Whipping Post is on Searching For Simplicity, a fine album. I really want to do both versions in my Allman Bros. tribute band. He does an Allman Bros. song on his solo albums.

[ronmac]

Good to hear. I'm pretty sure that, if Greg thought he no longer had the chops, he'd be the first to shut himself down. But, it comes so easily for him, I can't see that happening any time soon.

[Scrotum Scissor]

Is he still not on speaking terms with Dickey B.?

I remember seeing the Allmans live in '91 and being blown away by how fresh and tight they sounded.

[Jerjo]

I don't think any of them are on speaking terms with Dickey B. Too much bad water has passed under that bridge.

Gregg's last solo album was a slow-burn delight. I'd love to see him live but it's a cold shot that he'd ever tour in my area.

[mozo-pg]

I've seen him various times over the decades, being an Allmaniac. Loved the Dan Toler years, RIP. Whipping Post is on Searching For Simplicity, a fine album. I really want to do both versions in my Allman Bros. tribute band. He does an Allman Bros. song on his solo albums.

What instrument to you play? Where does your band play?