There have been no shortages of tributes and covers honoring the legendary Gregg Allman who pass away last week. Phil Lesh performed “Midnight Rider” at the Cap, while Bob Weir and Jon Mayer delivered an emotional “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” in Gregg’s memory.
As festival kicks into high-gear, I’m sure we’ll see plenty more tributes. Last weekend, at Rooster Walk in Axton, VA, headliner Greensky Bluegrass invited future guitar legend Marcus King for a bluegrass-infused cover of the Allman Brothers classic “One Way Out.” The break-neck tempo put a unique twist on the tune and was a nice way to pay tribute to Gregg.
Marcus stayed out for one more tune before Greensky Bluegrass continued the rest of their set. Joey Porter, the keyboardist for the funk outfit Motet, came out for a couple of tunes as well including a cover of Bob Marley’s “Could You Be Loved.”
Setlist
Old Barns
Worried about the Weather
Miss September
One Way Out *
Don’t Lie*
Just to Lie>Hold On
Working on a Building #
Could you Be Loved #
A Letter to Seymour
In Control
Can’t Stop Now
Johnny Buck Breakdown
Broke Mountain Breakdown>Yellow Eyes>Broke Mountain Breakdown
Windshield
*= Marcus King on guitar
#= Joey Porter on keys
Thanks to taperjeff for the recording.
Photo credit: electrc_ladyland
