2014 all-star tribute concert streaming on Aug 18th

On January 10, 2014, a multi-generational, all-star lineup of musicians from the worlds of rock, blues and country joined together at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre for a once-in-a-lifetime concert event to pay tribute to the life and music of the legendary singer, songwriter, and musician Gregg Allman. Tickets to the concert sold out in minutes, and to date, it remains one of the highest-grossing one-night events in the venue’s history.

That evening, Allman was joined by a remarkable array of performers delivering legendary performances of classic material drawn from his four and a half decades as a recording artist, encompassing his landmark work with the legendary Allman Brothers Band as well as his parallel solo career.

The concert recording was released later that year on CD and video. Now, for the first time, All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs & Voice of Gregg Allman will be available on vinyl. The 4 LP box set will be released on September 30th, and a number of limited edition color variants will be offered for purchase.

The event was the brainchild of Allman’s longtime manager Michael Lehman and Blackbird Presents founder and CEO Keith Wortman. “Not a day goes by where I don’t hear from one of our artists or the fans about how this was the greatest single concert event they ever experienced in their lives,” says Wortman. “I know it was a profound, life-changing experience for me, and so I am humbled to work with Michael and Rounder to make this experience available on vinyl for fans all over the world.”

Devon Allman vividly recalls that evening, “The All My Friends tribute show was such a classy event. I remember Dad saying ‘Son, aren’t they supposed to have shows like this after you die?’ I laughed and said ‘Well…maybe so …but you get to jam at this one with your friends!’ He was so deeply touched that night by the outpouring of love and music in his honor. A highlight of his career, for sure.’

Rounder and Blackbird Presents are teaming up with Mandolin, the music industry’s leading digital fan engagement platform, to exclusively stream the concert in its entirety on August 18th. Fans who wish to purchase a ticket to the stream can do so via Mandolin.

All of the participating musicians gathered for the finale, a rousing performance of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

The variety of the artists paying tribute to Allman, and the diversity of their interpretations of his songs, attests to the broad appeal of Allman’s music, which transcended stylistic and generational boundaries. With musical direction by noted producer/musician Don Was, several of the guest performers were drawn from the Allman Brothers Band’s extended musical family, including Devon Allman, Warren Haynes, Jaimoe, Chuck Leavell, Jack Pearson, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks.

The prestigious slate of performers also included Trace Adkins, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Eric Church, Dr. John, Brantley Gilbert, Vince Gill, Jimmy Hall, John Hiatt, Martina McBride, Taj Mahal, Pat Monahan, Keb’ Mo’, Sam Moore, Robert Randolph, and Widespread Panic.

The house band, led by musical director Don Was on bass, included former Allman Brothers Band members Leavell on keyboards and Pearson on guitar, guitarist Audley Freed of Sheryl Crow’s band, keyboardist Rami Jaffee of Foo Fighters, and renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff.

As Allman later remarked, “That show was one of the highlights of my life. It was great to see old friends, and everyone was so gracious and really poured their souls into my songs. It was a very special night.”

During his lifetime, Allman received numerous honors including his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 as a member of the Allman Brothers Band. In 2006, he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and in 2012, The Allman Brothers Band received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Gregg Allman, who died in 2017, would have celebrated his 75th birthday this December. A number of events to commemorate the anniversary of his birth will be announced in the coming months.

On May 27th, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp observed the fifth anniversary of Allman’s passing with an official commendation and ordered the state flag to be at half-mast over the Georgia State Capitol. The commendation and flag are now part of the permanent display at the Allman Brothers Band Big House Museum in Macon, GA.

4 LP

LP 1:

A1. Come And Go Blues with Warren Haynes
A2. End Of The Line with Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes
A3. Stand Back with Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi
B1. You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had with Devon Allman, Jimmy Hall & Robert Randolph
B2. Please Call Home with Sam Moore
B3. Just Another Rider with Keb’ Mo’
B4. Before The Bullets Fly with Brantley Gilbert

LP 2:

A1. Let This Be A Lesson To Ya with Dr. John
A2. Queen Of Hearts with Pat Monahan
A3. One Way Out with John Hiatt
A4. Statesboro Blues with Gregg Allman & Taj Mahal
B1. Just Ain’t Easy with Widespread Panic
B2. Wasted Words with Derek Trucks & Widespread Panic
B3. I’m No Angel with Trace Adkins
B4. Trouble No More with Trace Adkins

LP 3:

A1. Multi-Colored Lady with Vince Gill
A2. All My Friends with Martina McBride
A3. Can You Fool with Martina McBride, Pat Monahan
B1. Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More with Eric Church
B2. Win, Lose Or Draw with Eric Church
B3. These Days with Gregg Allman & Jackson Browne
B4. Melissa with Gregg Allman, Jackson Browne

LP 4:

A1. Midnight Rider with Gregg Allman, Vince Gill & Zac Brown
A2. Dreams with The Allman Brothers Band
B1. Whipping Post with The Allman Brothers Band
B2. Will The Circle Be Unbroken with Brantley Gilbert, Derek Trucks, Devon Allman, Dr. John, Eric Church, Gregg Allman, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Hall, John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’, Martina McBride, Pat Monahan, Robert Randolph, Sam Moore, Susan Tedeschi, Taj Mahal, The Allman Brothers Band, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, Widespread Panic & Zac Brown