The blue jean shirt above is one of a kind.It was hand embroidered for me by a friend in college. She had heard
I wanted something like this done and took on the task.
She would not let me see it until it was completed.
It took her about three weeks to complete.
On the day she gave it to me, I was offered $150.00
for it by someone on campus.
The PEACH(YES! I know the early version said "orange- sheesh) on the truck is all "French knots."
(I think that is what they are called.)
The picture does not do the details of the embroidery justice.
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By The Numbers: Allmans at the Beacon
Hidden Track - Glide Magazine
Written by: Scott Bernstein
April 09, 2007
The Allman Brothers Band concluded another epic run at the Beacon Theater last night. And just when you thought they had run out of possible guests, they bring out a former baseball player and a certified blues legend.
I thought the run started slow, but things quickly heated up. The Brothers broke out a number of new covers this run, including but not limited to All Along The Watchtower, Mojo Boogie, Dazed and Confused, Manic Depression. So many songs were played this run that some classics such as Ain't Wastin' Time, Soulshine, and Melissa were only played four times (whereas each of those songs were played almost every night during the Dickie Betts' days). The return of Warren to the fold in 2001 really pushed this band to new heights, both in execution of playing and in making the setlists interesting again.
I attended Friday night's concert and last night's finale. Both shows were amazing in completely different ways. The band played a number of covers at my first show of the weekend, as they were celebrating Warren Haynes' 47th birthday. Hearing Warren sing I've Been Lovin' You Too Long was a thrill: the man owned that song. Peter Frampton showed he has some killer chops when he sat in for three songs, including a blistering Born Under A Bad Sign.
Sunday's show was more about the Allmans' original tunes. The band played a version of Jessica that included a ridiculous solo from Derek Trucks. Trucks and Haynes bring so much emotion to the table that you expect the table to start crying. My favorite part of the three shows I caught was Sunday's triple encore. Oteil came out at first and played a short but sweet solo version of the beautiful Little Martha. The band returned with American Idol Taylor Hicks on harmonica for a rockin' One Way Out, followed by a fitting Revival.
Now that the run is over, we've gone geek and entered the stats into an excel file. These are the results that we came up with:
227 songs played
86 different songs played
45 guests
29 songs played only one time
15 total shows
9 shows before they played a concert without any songs that were new to the run [3/31/07]
9 versions of Statesboro Blues [only song played more than six times]
3 versions of Whipping Post [comparison: they played 10 in 13 shows in 1996]
2 shows with no guests (3/20, 3/22)
1 guest appearance by a New York Yankee
0 LOVE for Dickey Betts
Seriously, go back and read the stats...there are few other bands who could go out and play 87 different songs in a year - no less in 15 days!
NINE days of totally different sets IN A ROW!
FORTY-FIVE guest in 15 days!
It is sad that Dickie Betts fell into such bad shape that he was fired by the band in 2000.
OH, and who was the NY Yankee?
Bernie Williams! (OK, so technically he is not on the roster this year, but he will always be a Yankee!)
That is Bernie on the right playing the first solo...he is a master guitarist in his own right.
And this is from the 2003 series...just brilliant...
OK... I have said it before BUT I will say it again
24 is the freakin' best show
on TV and Jack Bauer is a BAD ASS!
Oh, and Holy S**T, Audrey is alive and
the Chinese have her!
CREDITS:
WHO'S BEEN TALKING
Allman Brothers
Composer:
Chester Arthur Burnett aka Howlin' Wolf
AIN'T WASTING TIME
Allman Brothers
Composer:
Greg Allman
Dang! I didn't know Bernie could play. Whoa!
Great clips. Musicianship - ain't nothing like it.
Great clips --so nice to hear people with true talent --especially first thing in the morning.
Wow on the shirt--I do needlework--and I know exactly what a 'french knot' is--that took some time. What a neat keepsake.
Smooch
TRAVIS: Bernie is classically trained. He has a CD recorded. Go to berniewilliams.com and hit the jukebox there to listen to it.
TURN: Some hot stuff here, but nothing like seeing them in concert. This event becomes a sing-along at times... the place goes freakin wild...
The shirt is wonderful...
Well I am totally out of the loop. I don't know who the Allman Brothers are...and I've never watched 24. LOL
Not being someone who watches 24 (I have school that night) seeing a large comment in bold saying "The Chinese have her" is very funny.
And also, that shirt your friend made for you is kick ass. Wicked cool Bond!
TWYLA: :::blinks twice::: Ummm The Allman Brothers are the quintessential Southern rock band. Begun by brothers Greg and Duane Allman. Duane was named the second greatest guitar player behind Jimi Hendrix by rolling Stone. Unfortunately, he passed in 1971 after a motorcycle accident, but his legacy lives on (someone stop me please). 24, well it has to be experienced.
MAGS: It is a one-hour adrenaline rush every week. The shirt is very "sicked cool" - your New England is showing! LOL
I dig the Allman Bros. And by the way the Chinese have Audrey's what?
Hey Y'all! I think the V-man loves his special shirt, the Allman Brothers AND 24!
Great hearing the excitement here Vinny!
Ain't nothin' like the Allman Bros... they truly do kick ass...
Stand up and salute when you say that, young man - "Southern Fried ROCK."
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming...
Im ashamed, I should have known it was Bernie Williams, I watch Yes Network enough.
While I missed the heyday of the Allman Brothers, with classic rock stations of my youth I am still able to catch up with the classic bands.
Of course, with classic rock stations dying, how will the next generation find what they missed?
I've never seen the Allman Bros live, although they seem to come around every summer. One of these days...
"Melissa" is still my favorite song of theirs.
Great post, Vinny. They truly are a great band, although I wasn't terribly familiar with their music until I met you ...
ARGH!
Can't see the vids...
Well it's about darn time you showed us that shirt.. I've heard you mention it before.. a few times...
Oh.. and I once stumped you on some Allman lyrics! Yes, you may now kiss the hand thank you.
Smooch baby!
That must have taken her ages!
Going now to read properly & become more educated on Allman bros and their material.
MATT: See, I knew there was hope for you...; and i can't say what... this is a "family' blog
JULIE: Yup, yup and yup and WOOOOOOOO
DIXIE: Sing it Sista! Say it loud..say it proud!
SONGBIRD: Join Dixie at the front of the stage!
SPARKY: By sitting on THE COCH and letting me 'splain it to 'em Lucy! Was actually thinking of following Doc to blogtalk radio with a classic rock show... comments? Bueller?
BECKEYE: Worth the sheckles to check them out...
COCO: TY - I am glad to have spread the word...
ANNDI: Hope you can see them at home...heheh anticipation darling...anticipation... verbal foreplay SMOOCH
TOPCHAMP: I know she worked very hard on it... Learn my child!
Great post! What a jacket, and "Eat a Peach" brings back floods of memories. Heard you on Dr. B last week. Good job.
Wow, Vinny with a regular show on blogtalk radio, huh? You might get me to actually listen on a regular basis. Just be sure to work on your Southern accent so that you can give proper respect when you discuss SOUTHERN FRIED ROCK, my friend.
Hehe! Now we'll have to find a clip of Taylor playing with the Allman Brothers!
oh the talk show is a very good idea. Someone has to tell the up and coming singers that it is not acceptable to cover Bon Jovi. I am looking at you Daughtry
Nice! Ain't Wasting Time is in my top 3 Allman songs =)
Oh Look who dropped by!! :) Just wanted to say hi and I did not see the Audrey thing coming...but not sure how this will play out. Interesting.