Allman Brothers Band

Grandmas Jam

So in 2008 I almost shit myself when I found out both Pearl Jam and ABB were gonna headline Bonnaroo. Than I did shit myself when I found out that ABB was gonna open for Pearl Jam .... what? My number 2 favoirte band all time opening for my number 1 favorite band all time?!?!?!? It was too good to be true I thought.....

Well it was, because a month later ABB pulled out of the festival because Gregg Allman had Hep C. Terrible, I thought about crying. But I held it together. And I was piussed the entire time Jack Johnson played before Pearl Jam. Real pissed.

So anyways, I was just wondering if there were any other PJ fans that love ABB as much as I do. I see them at least one a year. Usually in Hartford, CT at the Meadows. I've seen Pearl Jam live 15 times and the Allman Brothers live 7 times. Hoping to find some buddies here that likes ABB as much as I do and would maybe like to frequent some shows with me....both PJ and ABB. Any takers?

satanrules616

Fuckin' Allman Brothers Band! They are so fucking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace ...

FenwayFaithful

Love the Allmans. I've seen them three times. However, the true magic of this band rested with this man:

Grandmas Jam

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Love the Allmans. I've seen them three times. However, the true magic of this band rested with this man:

of course it does, but you can't bring him back from the dead.....so instead they got Warren Haynes now, brought back Dickie Betts and have like 4 drummers playing. Love them soooo much. Hey, Bostons a hop skip and a jump away from Hartford, and they play at the meadows (where PJ usually play) every August if you want to join

dcfaithful

Such a great, great, great band.

I think Derek Trucks is probably the closest they could ever come to filling Duane's shoes.

IMO, Derek Trucks is the best slide guitarist since Duane.

I love the Allman Brothers Band also because they bring me back to the short, but great time I spent living in the South.

dcfaithful

Grandmas Jam wrote:

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Love the Allmans. I've seen them three times. However, the true magic of this band rested with this man:

of course it does, but you can't bring him back from the dead.....so instead they got Warren Haynes now, brought back Dickie Betts and have like 4 drummers playing. Love them soooo much. Hey, Bostons a hop skip and a jump away from Hartford, and they play at the meadows (where PJ usually play) every August if you want to join

Dude, if I lived anywhere remotely near you, I'd be all about hitting up an ABB show with you.

FenwayFaithful

Grandmas Jam wrote:

of course it does, but you can't bring him back from the dead.....so instead they got Warren Haynes now, brought back Dickie Betts and have like 4 drummers playing. Love them soooo much. Hey, Bostons a hop skip and a jump away from Hartford, and they play at the meadows (where PJ usually play) every August if you want to join

I actually need an excuse to do the Meadows this year, so yeah, I could work that. I just realized last week that I am committed to 13 concerts in the next four months.

As far as the Duane & Dickie into Warren & Derek discussion goes, I love both set-ups. Derek Trucks is amazing and his solo stuff is just fantastic. He takes the old jams to a new level with ABB I think. Warren is just a rugged and raw ax man who does Duane's trademark slide proud. There is no replicating the power of Duane, however. They caught lightening in a bottle during that three year stretch and have parlayed that into almost 4 decades of touring success.

Wobbie

Grandmas Jam wrote:

So in 2008 I almost shit myself

and your pit name includes "grandma"? I immediately had a mental picture

Yep, I've seen the ABB a few times. Legends.

DewieCox

I can handle them in Fillmore East size doses, but they're too noodly for me. I can't deny they've put out some great music, though.

FenwayFaithful

imalive wrote:

Grandmas Jam wrote:

So in 2008 I almost shit myself

and your pit name includes "grandma"? I immediately had a mental picture

kenny olav

Grandmas Jam, I fuckin love the Allmans. Seen them 3 times and listen to them often. I think Derek Trucks is just as amazing as Duane was, and maybe better, honestly! I dunno, I just love his style of playing. Doesn't matter who's better, really. They are one of the great touring bands - still magic after all these years.

I was at Bonnaroo '08 and I thought Jack Johnson was way too dry of an opener for Pearl Jam. His music is fine if you're just chilling around the house, but I never had much interest in seeing him. In fact, I was at my campsite the whole time he was playing at Bonnaroo. We heard Eddie just fine when he suddenly came on to sing with him.

Anyway, dude... you're in CT, I'm in MA. I assume you're going to the Hartford show... we should meet up!

dcfaithful

DewieCox wrote:

I can handle them in Fillmore East size doses, but they're too noodly for me. I can't deny they've put out some great music, though.

I can see that not being someone's thing. If I remember correctly my girlfriend said something of similarity when we first saw The Black Crowes.

pandora

love them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3MamUle ... re=related

weekapaug19

i think I've been to every ABB show at the meadows for the past 10-12 years, maybe missed one year, don't remember

the moe>ABB show was the best, Al came out and played franklin's tower with ABB..good stuff

Grandmas Jam

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Grandmas Jam wrote:

of course it does, but you can't bring him back from the dead.....so instead they got Warren Haynes now, brought back Dickie Betts and have like 4 drummers playing. Love them soooo much. Hey, Bostons a hop skip and a jump away from Hartford, and they play at the meadows (where PJ usually play) every August if you want to join

I actually need an excuse to do the Meadows this year, so yeah, I could work that. I just realized last week that I am committed to 13 concerts in the next four months.

As far as the Duane & Dickie into Warren & Derek discussion goes, I love both set-ups. Derek Trucks is amazing and his solo stuff is just fantastic. He takes the old jams to a new level with ABB I think. Warren is just a rugged and raw ax man who does Duane's trademark slide proud. There is no replicating the power of Duane, however. They caught lightening in a bottle during that three year stretch and have parlayed that into almost 4 decades of touring success.

I assume that you will be going to PJ in hartford....correct? If you are we should meet up before the show. I got a hotel room, and a sky box with my buddies. I'm also going to MSG 1, 2, and Boston. We can chill before any of those and discuss our possible ABB concert. PM me, we'll exchange numbers.

Grandmas Jam

kenny olav wrote:

Grandmas Jam, I fuckin love the Allmans. Seen them 3 times and listen to them often. I think Derek Trucks is just as amazing as Duane was, and maybe better, honestly! I dunno, I just love his style of playing. Doesn't matter who's better, really. They are one of the great touring bands - still magic after all these years.

I was at Bonnaroo '08 and I thought Jack Johnson was way too dry of an opener for Pearl Jam. His music is fine if you're just chilling around the house, but I never had much interest in seeing him. In fact, I was at my campsite the whole time he was playing at Bonnaroo. We heard Eddie just fine when he suddenly came on to sing with him.

Anyway, dude... you're in CT, I'm in MA. I assume you're going to the Hartford show... we should meet up!

Yea definately, I'm always down for meeting people in the pit. Some of the coolest people out there on the internet. lol, PM me if so

Grandmas Jam

FenwayFaithful wrote:

imalive wrote:

Grandmas Jam wrote:

So in 2008 I almost shit myself

and your pit name includes "grandma"? I immediately had a mental picture

All the irony is IN the name my friends. I love my message pit name, I think its pretty opriginal. PLus people think I'm a chick all the time so I've been hit on in the message pit before and I find that hillarious.

Grandmas Jam

This is the ultimate feel good sunny day song ever. I love this song so much. Listening to it just blasts me into a place of good feelings and happiness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1jpQu6qR1E&NR=1
I'll post some more sweet songs here on youtube for ya'll.

14RAY55

Hey G.J. the Allman's and PJ are my 2 favorite bands too. I just got back from Wanee and got a major Allman fix. Like last year they played Friday and Saturday for over 2 1/2 hrs. both days and kicked ass. Greg looked and sounded great and Warren and Derek were amazing along with the rest of the band. They brought on a bunch of great people to sit in for a song or two like John Bell and Jimmy Herring from Widespread Panic and Johnny Winter (still alive and well). I've been an ABB fan since high school when Eat A Peach came out and as long as they keep playing I'll be there.

Grandmas Jam

14RAY55 wrote:

Hey G.J. the Allman's and PJ are my 2 favorite bands too. I just got back from Wanee and got a major Allman fix. Like last year they played Friday and Saturday for over 2 1/2 hrs. both days and kicked ass. Greg looked and sounded great and Warren and Derek were amazing along with the rest of the band. They brought on a bunch of great people to sit in for a song or two like John Bell and Jimmy Herring from Widespread Panic and Johnny Winter (still alive and well). I've been an ABB fan since high school when Eat A Peach came out and as long as they keep playing I'll be there.

Damm, you must have seen some real good shows of them. Back when Dwayne was still alive. Awesome. Well heres another treat for 420
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pq4_hbO6zs

Grandmas Jam

Can't Take It With You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1oQ6MWvO2s