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Bob Weir D'Angelico signature guitar unveiled

D'Angelico has released its  Premier SS Bob Weir Signature guitar. Check it out.  The one I linked to is just one of three price points for the guitar, which looks and sounds great. I am looking forward to trying…

Happy Anniversary Allman Brothers Band

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Happy anniversary Allman Brothers Band, born March 26, 1969. Thank you for all the music, memories and joy. And for the material to write One Way Out: The Inside History…

Eric Clapton postpones two shows at LA Forum

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Statement from Eric Clapton website: "Due to severe bronchitis and under doctor’s advisement, Eric Clapton is rescheduling this weekend’s two shows at The Forum in Los…

Allman Brothers unveil Fox Box - details

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among us hardcore fans, there have been a few legendary runs in the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND's last stage, which lasted fromWarren Haynes' return at the Beacon in March, 2001…

First track of new Chuck Berry album released

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In light of Chuck Berry's death, his record label has released a single from his upcoming album, CHUCK, which will be his first new album since 1979's 'Rock It.' This is…
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Eric Clapton with the Allman Brothers Band

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It's March 19. On this day in 2009, I attended one of the handful of most exciting concerts of my life. I have often been skeptical of Eric Clapton and found him  overrated,…

Allman Brothers Band At Fillmore East 46th Anniversary

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In honor of the 46th anniversary of the last night of the magical Fillmore East turn that produced the epic album.  I present the following excerpt from One Way Out: The…

An Interview with David Gilmour

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I interviewed David Gilmour in October, 2015, for a Relix cover story. Today is his birthday. Good enough reason to share the story with you. David Gilmour’s guitar sound is…
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A Tribute to Butch Trucks 3/1/17: thoughts, photos, videos.

On March 1, 2017, I paid tribute to Butch Trucks with a special band: my Big in China core supplemented by Andy Aledort (Dickey Betts), Peter Levin (Gregg Allman) and Junior Mack (Jaimoe). This show meant a lot to me. March in NYC…

The 45th Anniversary of Eat A Peach

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Today is the 45th anniversary of the release of Eat A Peach, the album that first hooked me on the Allman Brothers Band. In honor of this, I offer you this edited excerpt from One…