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Gregg Allman’s solo career will be commemorated this fall through the release of Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam’s, a full-length concert recording that also serves as the inaugural drop from the late guitarist’s personal archive on his posthumous label, Sawrite Records. The impending capture presents one of rock-and-roll’s most significant players alongside his eponymous band as they launch what will go down in history as the start of a chart-topping solo career for Allman. A first-time live release of the aforementioned show has been shared as a preview. Listen to the classic “Midnight Rider.” 

Ten years out from his Allman Brother Band prime, Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam’s, finds Allman returning a set of instructions that set the Peach State band apart: perform at every opportunity, whatever the time might be, and for anyone that will listen–principals which defined his status as a prolific contributor, with the help of former members of ABB, brothers Danny, and Frankie Toler,  as well as Bruce Waibel on rhythm guitar, bassist Gregg Voorhees, percussionist Chaz Trippy, and a horn section featuring brothers Donn (sax and flute) and Larry Finney (trumpet), the ensemble harness their sound to melodic riffs, grandiose builds, and unexpected instrumental twists and turns.

Recorded on a sold-out evening in the coastal town of Hull, Mass., the set emulates the ambiance of a raucous crowd at Uncle Sam’s venue with an energy capture reciprocated by the staged players with fierce response firing from their instruments. A defining time for Allman’s solo career, in the wake of internal band drama and 1970s-era divisions, he noted at the time, “With my band, there’s only one cook in the kitchen.” To that claim, Allman excels on today’s set preview, a haunting acoustic rendition of “Midnight Rider.”

Stream “Midnight Rider” below. Pre-order Gregg Allman Band – Uncle Sam’s.

Tracklist:

Midnight Rider

Dreams

Sweet Feelin’

Hot ’Lanta

Queen Of Hearts

Trouble No More

Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’

Melissa

Statesboro Blues