Stereogum — The National just wrapped a five-night stand at the Beacon — maybe you livestreamed the final night — a run of shows which brings back memories to the Allman Brothers heyday. But it was a different jamband that’s been most associated with Berni... more info

Twangville — The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shawn Nelson.  What do they have in common?  Anthems about being a free spirit.  You undoubtedly know about Ramblin’ Man and Free Bird.  In the case of Shawn Nelson, it’s Nobody Got A Hold On Me, the first... more info

Guardian Music — Stormy Monday Blues was my first exposure to the brilliant guitar playing of Duane Allman, who died in a motorcycle accident 40 years ago tomorrowListening to Stormy Monday Blues late one chilly autumn night on Mike Raven's Radio 1 show in 1971 I cam... more info

Detroit Free Press — Derek Trucks has been playing guitar in bands since he was 9 years old. He started touring when he was 11, formed the Derek Trucks Band at 15 and joined the legendary Allman Brothers at 20. more info

Guardian Music — He's a 23-year-old prodigy channelling Stevie Wonder, Yes and 10cc. The question, with this artist, is 'why not?'Hometown: New Jersey.The lineup: Steve Marion (instruments).The background: Here's a little curio – a mostly non-vocal album on David B... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - After being forced to cancel some shows over health issues, the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND gave us some big news today with the announcement of six final shows for 2011. The dates will include two nights scheduled in... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Ethan Prator The Allman Brothers Band have announced six Fall live dates. A double hitter in Philly and a four night run in Boston. Tickets are on sale on Friday, September 30. Live dates: 11/26 Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, PA 11/27 Towe... more info

Guardian Music — Electric Ballroom, LondonBack in the pre-punk early 1970s, proficiency and precision ruled the Earth. Bands melded fiddly, labyrinthine song structures and eccentric time signatures with a love for blues-fuelled boogie. Their natural habitat was the ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Gregg Allman, the southern rock legend and frontman for The Allman Brothers Band, has canceled a series of summer concerts due to a lingering upper respiratory condition, his representatives said on Monday. more info

ContactMusic — Ailing rocker Gregg Allman has called off a string of tour dates due to ill health. The Allman Brothers Band star has axed concerts from late August until mid-September (11) as he continues to battle an upper respiratory condition. A statement from h... more info