GREGG ALLMAN – One Night in DC, May 15, 1984 (2025) *HQ*
In more than four decades of performance, GREGG ALLMAN tirelessly advanced Southern rock’s sonic horizons with countless unforgettable recordings and performances. Now it’s being released a terrific archival dispatch that properly highlights the scale of his innovations as a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from the place where those talents shone brightest: the spotlight.
”One Night in DC” is a full-concert recording taken from a May 15, 1984 staging at Washington, D.C.’s The Bayou for a sold-out house of 900 dedicated fans. Set to arrive on June 20 via Allman’s posthumous label, Sawrite Records, the long-vaulted album is just as clear and powerful 41 years after the staging, preserving an impression of his talents as a bandleader and frontman both with the Allman Brothers Band and out on his own.
The recording captures the Gregg’s impressive band in full force during their mid-80s touring period, featuring a setlist that includes Allman Brothers Band classics, new songs, covers, and fiery renditions of their repertoire.
‘One Night in DC” shows an inspired Gregg Allman Band performance at the intimate Washington, D.C. venue The Bayou. There’ many Allman Brothers Band such memorable songs as “Dreams,” “Hot ’Lanta,” “Trouble No More,” “Melissa,” and “Statesboro Blues.” The concert also featured renditions of several songs that appeared on Gregg’s solo releases.
They include the cover tunes “Sweet Feelin’” and “Matthew’s Arrival,” from Playin’ Up a Storm (1977), and the originals “Yours for the Asking” and “Faces Without Names,” studio versions of which later appeared on The Gregg Allman Band’s hit 1977 record, ‘I’m No Angel’.
Allman and company also played the awesome song “Midnight Rider” at the concert. The Allman Brothers Band first recorded the tune for their 1970 album ‘Idlewild South’. Gregg later scored a solo hit with his own version of the song, which appeared on his 1973 debut solo album, ‘Laid Back’.
At the time of the Washington, D.C., show, The Gregg Allman Band included two siblings who were part of the then-most recent Allman Brothers lineup—lead guitarist Dan Toler and drummer Frankie Toler. Rounding out the group were rhythm guitarist Bruce Waibel, bassist Gregg Voorhees, percussionist Chaz Trippy, and keyboardist Tim Heding. The Toler brothers co-wrote “Yours for the Asking” with Allman, while Gregg and Dan Toler collaborated on “Faces Without Names.”
The band’s grooving, soulful version of “Dreams,” which kicked off the show, written by Gregg wrote, originally appeared on The Allman Brothers Band’s 1969 self-titled debut album.
”One Night in DC, May 15, 1984” is wonderful way to remember the awesome musician Gregg Allman was, classic rock at its finest.
Highly Recommended
01 – Dreams
02 – Sweet Feelin’
03 – Hot ‘Lanta
04 – Yours For The Asking
05 – Need Your Love So Bad
06 – Trouble No More
07 – Matthew’s Arrival
08 – Melissa
09 – Midnight Rider
10 – Faces Without Names
11 – Statesboro Blues
12 – Band Introduction
13 – One Way Out
Gregg Allman: Lead vocals, Hammond B-3, and acoustic guitar
Danny Toler: Lead guitar
Frankie Toler: Drums
Bruce Waibel: Rhythm guitar and vocals
Gregg Voorhees: Bass
Tim Heding: Keyboards
Chaz Trippy: Percussion
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