A recording of the legendary Allman Brothers Band’s final concert at the Beacon Theatre in 2014 is being released on October 25, nearly 10 years since the finale.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.
On Friday, October 25, in recognition of the 10th anniversary, rock ‘n’ roll history will be shared as the Final Concert 10-28-14 is officially released via Peach Records. Re-mastered here with improved sound quality, Final Concert 10-28-14 will be available digitally on October 25 and as a special 3-CD package with extensive 16-page booklet featuring exclusive photos and liner notes on November 22.
The Beacon was the appropriate location for the ABB to make its last stand; the Allmans had logged more appearances there than any other venue and had also set a Broadway record, with 237 consecutive sold-out shows at the venerable hall. Starting in 1989, the Allman’s annual run at the Beacon became a rite of passage in Manhattan.
Fans from around the globe traveled to the Upper West Side to be captivated by the group’s riveting shows. The band wanted a set list that would be a montage of its career, one that would pay homage to the original six – Duane, Gregg, Jaimoe, Butch, Berry Oakley and Dickey Betts – while also drawing from the group’s vast catalogue. With input from everyone, Warren Haynes compiled a spectacular, three-set show. Almost 30 songs, drawn from six ABB albums, along with three strong covers that represented the musical trajectory of the group.
Track listing for Final Concert 10-28-14:
Disc 1:
- Little Martha
- Mountain Jam
- Don’t Want You No More
- It’s Not My Cross To Bear
- One Way Out
- Good Morning Little School Girl
- Midnight Rider
- The High Cost of Low Living
- Hot ‘Lanta
- Blue Sky
- You Don’t Love Me/ Soul Serenade/ You Don’t Love Me
Disc 2:
- Statesboro Blues
- Ain’t Wasting Time
- Black Hearted Woman
- The Sky Is Crying
- Dreams
- Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
- In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
- JaMaBuBu
- In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (reprise)
Disc 3:
- Melissa
- Revival
- Southbound
- Mountain Jam Reprise
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken
- Mountain Jam Reprise 2
- Whipping Post
- Farewell Message
- Trouble No More
“Having joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1991, I had no idea what I was getting myself into as a percussionist joining two drummers on stage. Fast forward 23 years to the last show we played as the Allman Brothers Band. I feel honored to have been part of such a historical musical force that was and is the ABB. Love live the ABB!”
Percussionist Marc Quinones
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