November 2nd

 The ticket stub, ads and review from the Allman Brothers Band show I saw on November 2nd, 1994 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Still in my top ten concerts I have seen.

R.I.P. Gregg Allman

Saturday afternoon while sitting around listening to tunes and having a few cold ones, I got the news of the passing of Gregg Allman at the age of 69 to liver cancer. In my opinion one of the best blues singers ever. This news struck me hard, therefore the rest of the late afternoon and evening, it was Allman Brothers Band and Gregg Allman solo albums played the res of the day. It was mourning and celebrating the great music of Gregg Allman, and especially the soulful voice of Mr. Allman. Absolutely beautiful!

I was introduced to the Allman Brothers Band by my buddy Buzzard back in 1990-91 or so after a night at his place drinking and listening to music. How did I not know of this band, well I guess I knew of them but never really gave them a proper listen. I was hooked after that night at Buzzard's. It was right around 1990-91 that the band had got back together after nine years of being apart. Now my buddy was a huge fan of the band and had never seen them play live before, so now that I was hooked on the band, we were both hoping to get the chance to see them perform live.

Well, as look would have it. The Allman Brothers Band put out a new album in 1994 called Where It All Begins. This album blew me away. From the song writing, the singing and the music, I was in awe of these guys. Not only that, this album came out at a time when I was going through some tough times. This album helped me through them times and will always be my favourite album of theirs. Six months after the release of Where It All Begins the band came through town on tour, playing the Edmonton Convention Centre. Of course we were all over this show. And the band didn't disappoint, playing a show that was over three hours long. Spot on musicianship, great crowd and good times. This show is still among my top ten shows I have ever been to.

Gregg Allman may you Rest In Peace! Thank you for the beautiful music and soulful voice. Wish I had seen you more then once, but am very thankful for the time I did get to experience you and your music live. RIP Mr. Allman. A sad day indeed.



Concert ad from the Edmonton show.

Ticket stub from the show.

Book Review (Allman Brothers Band)

Just finished reading this incredible book One Way Out The Inside History of The Allman Brothers Band wrote by Alan Paul.

This is a great book about the history of the Allman Brothers Band. The writer Alan Paul has been the senior editor for Guitar World. This book seems like it wrote its self as each surviving member of the band has their say on the story of the band even the roadies who have been a part of the band crew forever get their say. From their start in Florida when Duane Allman was the leader to after his passing when Dicky Betts seemed to take the leadership role. There is no beating around the bush in this book. With members telling their take on the story. From Dicky being a mean drunk and control freak, to Gregg Allman's battle with substance abuse, to the murder charge a roadie got after confronting a club owner after the band not being paid, where he stabbed the man to death. Gregg being called a narc after a drug bust. And all the ups and downs this band has been through over the years.

It really is a fascinating story and read as this band over the past 45 years have had their share of ups and downs between members dying, line up changes, yet still putting out decent music for the most part.

The book I have is an updated version from the original release, but even since then, the drummer Butch Trucks has committed suicide just this year. So the story of this band never stops. Sad sometimes what has gone on with the Allman Brothers Band but like I say a very interesting story.

If you are a fan of the band this is a must read. Even if your not a fan, this is still a great read and may have you looking and listening to the band great history. Well worth reading. The definitive book on the Allman Brothers Band.

Ticket Stub Of The Day Nov.6th (Allman Bros. Band)

Today's ticket stub is from the Allman Brothers Band show I saw at The Edmonton Convention Centre in 1994. I went to this show with Buzzard and Mark. This is one of my all time favorite concert I have ever been too, absolutely an amazing show. Great venue for this kind of show drinks were a flowing, lots of pot, some psychedelics, wicked music for 3 hours and an awesome liquid light show. The Allman Brothers allowed bootlegging of their shows, so I brought my old Sony walkman and taped the show, it actually turned out quite well. I wish they would come through town again.





Setlist for the Edmonton Show.

1. Sailin' 'Cross The Devil's Sea
2. Statesboro Blues
3. Blue Sky
4. All Night Train
5. Change My Way of Living
6. The Same Thing
w/Duane Betts
7. Soulshine
8. Seven Turns
9. Midnight Rider
10. Jessica
11. No One To Run With
12. You Don't Love Me
13. Stormy Monday
14. Southbound
15. Back Where It All Begins
16. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
Encore:
17. One Way Out
18. Whipping Post