The Allman Brothers are arguably one of the biggest and best bands in rock and roll history. The band’s albums, tours, exploits and feuds are legendary. After 45 years, ABB hung it up for good, but not before kicking off the first annual Peach Festival back in 2012. After losing two of their founding members this year, Butch Trucks and then Gregg Allman, the Peach Festival was the perfect venue for a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.

Sandwiched in the afternoon, the Peach Tribute to Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks promised to be rich with guests and once in a lifetime collaborations. The line-up for the tribute set led by musical director Chuck Leavell and featuring former ABB members Oteil Burbridge, Jaimoe, Marc Quinones and Jack Pearson. Original Allman Brothers Band family members Duane Trucks, Devon Allman, Berry Oakley Jr. and Vaylor Trucks also contributed to the tribute set as did Gregg Allman Band members Scott Sharrard and Pete Levin along with Les Brers’ Bruce Katz, Lamar Williams Jr. and Pat Bergeson. Guests included Warren Haynes, Danny Louis, Dave Schools, Marcus King, Jimmy Herring and Dickey Betts’ son, Duane Betts.

While the logistics of ushering guests on and off the stage, may have stolen some time from the 1:45 time slot, the tribute set made it clear that the Allman Brothers Band’s music will live on past both Duane and Gregg and all the original members. The musical genes of ABB’s family is undeniable. From possible the best guitarist of our generation in Derek Trucks to Duane Betts who strikes an eery resemblance to his dad, the music is in good hands.

The emotional tribute had many highlights including the surprise sit-ins from Uncle Warren and Duane Betts. Despite the all-star cast and guest list, an hour and 45 minutes is not nearly enough to honor Gregg and Butch. I’m looking forward the celebrations surrounding the release of Gregg’s final album, Southern Blood.

Setlist
01 intro
02 Statesboro Blues
03 Don’t Keep Me Wondering
04 band intros
05 One Way Out*
06 herring/schools intro
07 Dreams#
08 duane betts intro
09 Jessica^
10 Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More^
11 Midnight Rider^
12 Stand Back^
13 marcus intro
14 South Bound^+
15 warren intro
16 Come & Go Blues@
17 Whipping Post@
18 banter
19 Yield Not To Temptation%
20 valor intro
21 King Grand$

Band:
Chuck Leavell – Keys
Oteil Burbridge – Bass
Jaimoe – Drums
Marc Quinones – Percussion
Jack Pearson – Guitar
Duane Trucks – Drums
Scott Sharrard – Guitar
Pete Levin – Organ
Bruce Katz – Keyboard
Lamar Williams Jr. – Vocals
Pat Bergeson – Guitar
Berry Oakley Jr. on Bass

* w/ Devon Allman on Guitar
# w/ Devon Allman on Guitar, Jimmy Herring on Guitar & Dave Schools on Bass
^ w/ Duane Betts on Guitar
+ w/ Marcus King on Guitar
@ w/ Warren Haynes on Guitar and Vocals
% in honor of Col. Bruce Hampton
$ Vaylor Trucks – Guitar

Thanks to Ted Gakidis for the recording.

Photo credit: The Peach Music Festival