The Allman Brothers Band
Charlotte, NC 10/03/09

ABBLIVE [320k MP3]

For years we have had customers ask if we had any live shows from the brief Jimmy Herring/Derek Trucks era of the ABB.  Unfortunately, since we only began offering these live shows in 2003, and Jimmy toured with the band in 2000, we have had to say no.

Until now, that is!  It may have been unexpected, due to a transportation snafu that delayed Warren Haynes' flight, but the Jimmy/Derek lineup was back in full flight for this completely unique, one-of-a-kind show.  Besides Jimmy sitting in for Warren, due to a back injury Gregg only played guitar at this show, with keyboard duties handled by Danny Louis from Gov't Mule.

The result is a show unlike any other you've heard, with plenty of highlights.  The opening 30 minute "Mountain Jam" was unprecedented, and showed the special chemistry that Derek and Jimmy have together.  "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" and "Stormy Monday" showed that Gregg was in fine voice, injured back or not.

One of the most singular moments in this unique show was an expanded 15 minute version of "Anyday" that featured a full-blown "Blue Sky" jam.  Derek is really hittin' the note on this one!  A magical "Elizabeth Reed" and an explosive "One Way Out" encore cap off an extraordinary night, with the ABB rising above adverse circumstances to deliver an excellent show.

Disc One

1.  Mountain Jam  (31:05)
2.  Announcement (0:27)
3.  Don't Keep Me Wonderin'  (6:58)
4.  Stormy Monday  (7:33)
5.  Statesboro Blues  (9:51)

Disc Two

1.  Anyday  (15:17) #
2.  Trouble No More (3:38) #
3.  In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed  (18:17)
4.  JaMaBuBu (6:58)
5.  In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed - reprise (2:50)

Encore:  6.  One Way Out  (7:33)

# = with Paul Riddle, drums

Gregg Allman was on guitar for the entire show.
Danny Louis was on Keyboards and Hammond B3 for the entire show.
Jimmy Herring played guitar for the entire show.
Warren Haynes did not play due to travel issues.

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The Allman Brothers Band
Charlotte, NC 10/04/09

ABBLIVE [320k MP3]

Due to mechanical issues with his plane, Warren Haynes missed the first Charlotte show, but he was back with a vengeance for this one!  Gregg Allman's back also felt better at this show, and Gregg played most of the keyboards, only needing occasional help from Danny Louis and Kofi Burbridge on keys.

Enough of the personnel report, let's move on to the show!  The opening combo of "Don't Want You No More" and "Cross To Bear" announced that the ABB was back at full force and taking no prisoners.  "Revival" was nothing less than spectacular, an amazing version worthy of "Best Ever" consideration.  Check out the ringing guitar harmony between Warren and Derek in the middle of the jam--talk about hittin' the note!

The extended, revamped "Rockin' Horse" continues to change and grow into a jam masterpiece, and this version was incredible, with Derek slaying the new intro section with his wicked slide riffs.  Susan Tedeschi added guitar and vocals to a bluesy "Little By Little," and a punishing "Black Hearted Woman" set the stage perfectly for a tender version of "Melissa."

Kofi Burbridge of Derek's band joined the ABB on B-3 for a smokin' hot "Les Brers in A Minor," with the whole band jamming as one.  Danny Louis sat in for the rowdy "You Don't Love Me" encore, which ended the show on an up note and proved that the ABB were ready for another action-packed tour!

Disc One

1.  Don't Want You No More (2:38)
2.  It's Not My Cross To Bear  (4:55)
3.  Done Somebody Wrong (3:49)
4.  Revival  (13:58)
5.  Good Morning Little School Girl  (13:25)
6.  No One To Run With  (12:21)
7.  Midnight Rider  (3:22)
8.  Rocking Horse  (16:33)

Disc Two

1.  Soulshine  (7:59)
2. Little By Little  (7:13) @
3. Black Hearted Woman  (11:02)
4. Melissa  (6:04)
5. Les Brers In A Minor  (17:30) $

Encore:  6. You Don't Love Me  (7:42) %

     Gregg Allman on B3 throughout
     except where noted
     Danny Louis on piano, except Melissa
     & Les Brers

@ = w/ Susan Tedeschi, guitar and vocals; James Van De Bogert, drums
$ = w/ Kofi Burbridge, Hammond B3
% = w/ Gregg Allman, electrick guitar; Danny Louis, Hammond B3