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the Allman Brothers Band postpone 15 NYC shows
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
POSTPONE ANNUAL RUN OF BEACON THEATRE SHOWS
AND CANCEL THEIR PERFORMANCE AT WANEE FESTIVAL;AUGUST DATES TO BE PERFORMED AS SCHEDULED
The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND announced today that they are postponing their annual run of 15 shows at New York City's Beacon Theatre set for May 5-24, with rescheduled dates TBA. In addition, they have also cancelled their upcoming performances at the Wanee Festival that they host every year in Florida (set for April 11-12, Wanee will continue as planned despite the fact that the Allman Brothers Band will not be appearing). For the past six months, founding member GREGG ALLMAN has been receiving scheduled treatments for Hepatitis C, a virus that, with these treatments, has become curable in recent years. The treatments so far have been successful and the virus has been eradicated from his system.
However, the recovery time from the side effects of the treatment are taking longer than originally projected. Since the Allman Brothers Band are known for exhilarating and exhausting concert performances they don't want to give fans anything less than they have come to expect; so the band members made a group decision to delay the first round of dates. "I'm getting better but I'm still tired," says Gregg. "I need to be at 110% to do the shows the way we do them. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support and understanding my Brothers and our fans have given me."
The Wanee Festival featuring Gov't Mule, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi's Soul Stew Revival, moe., Levon Helm and others will indeed take place April 11-12 in Live Oak, FL, despite the Brothers' cancellation. As for other Allman Brothers Band dates, a 12-concert jaunt planned for August, including two that have been announced so far (8/16 in Boston, MA and 8/23 in Camden, NJ), will go on as scheduled. The rescheduling of the Beacon Theatre run and additional fall shows will be announced soon. Gregg and the Allman Brothers Band appreciate the ongoing support they have always received from their fans and look forward to seeing them this summer. The road goes on forever...
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Posted on March 27, 2008 11:47 AM
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Get well, Gregg!
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 11:53 AM
I feel so dirty living inside Greg Allman. The dude was married to Cher, for god's sakes.
ugh. I am going to take a cold shower.
Posted by Hep C Virus | March 27, 2008 11:53 AM
Get well Gregg! Hey BVegan - why no Camp Bisco annoucement?
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 11:58 AM
the Allman Brothers Band postpone 15 NYC shows... TO SCHEDULE 35 MORE!!!
Who's got boooooomers?
Posted by Colin Powell | March 27, 2008 12:08 PM
Disco Biscuits don't really get much love on the indie blogs.
Posted by Drugs Delaney | March 27, 2008 12:36 PM
rumor is mexicans are going after hippies next.
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 12:39 PM
The fact that they can still call themselves The Allman Brothers and still sell out all these shows is a miracle in itself.
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 1:44 PM
Get well Greg!
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 1:45 PM
YAY BISCO!
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 2:02 PM
Here you go BrooklynVegan:
Today, MCP Presents and The Disco Biscuits have confirmed the first list of performers slated for Camp Bisco VII, the seventh annual three-day music and arts festival in Mariaville, New York this July 17-19, 2008. The 25+ performer lineup at the multi-stage camping festival includes: The Disco Biscuits (3 nights); Snoop Dogg (performing with a live band); DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist; MSTRKRFT; Younger Brother Live; 2020 Soundsystem; The New Deal; ! ! !; Tea Leaf Green; Lotus; Fiction Plane; RAQ; Eliot Lipp (Live PA); LA Riots; Lazaro Casanova; DB; Dubwar NYC; Future Rock; The Bridge; Telepath; Amplive; Orchard Lounge; Grimace Federation; U-Melt; Strut; Jamie McLean; Push and Jimkata. More artists and festival details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Camp Bisco VII will once again be held at the picturesque Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, New York. The venue is located approximately 20 minutes travel time from Albany, New York, and sits on 200 acres of rolling, flat grass fields. The grounds come equipped with full bathrooms; which include flush toilets and showers, as well as 24/7 bathroom attendants. Festival goers will have access to a full bar on site and a general store, which sells almost every necessity for a comfortable and care free experience. The 25+ performers will be spread out over 3 days and nights, and two stages, including a late night dance tent. The dance tent promises to be an Audio & Visual experience not to be missed!!!
Early bird tickets are on sale now for a limited time only and begin at $120. Tickets are available online at www.campbisco.net, by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX, as well as at all FYE locations in New England and select locations in NY state. VIP packages are available for an additional $225 per ticket purchase. 15 cents of every ticket sold will be donated to Trees For The Future, an organization that has been the steward of planting trees throughout the world since the early 1970s in an effort to remedy the effects of illegal logging and unsustainable land management systems on the world's developing communities. 50 cents of every ticket sold will be donated to Headcount Cents for Sense, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization devoted to voter registration and participation in democracy. BE-Green ticket upgrades will also be sold for an additional $2.50. Funds raised by the BE-Green upgrades will be used to offset carbon emissions through the use of renewable energy sources.
Camp Bisco VII is promoted by MCP Presents and hosted by The Disco Biscuits. Greening partners include Green Mountain Energy Company - the nation's leading provider of cleaner electricity and carbon offset products.
Visit www.campbisco.net for the most up to date information.
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 3:45 PM
^^Note I neglected to say get better Gregg. We'll see you are Roo this summer!
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 3:45 PM
the Allman Brothers?, come on.
I think you can safely trust Allman Brothers tour coverage with Billboard Magazine.
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 3:59 PM
hey - you edited my comment!
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 5:08 PM
I have chronic hep c.Its no day at the park! Good luck Gregg!
Posted by Anonymous | March 28, 2008 2:44 PM
Feel Better Gregg, We love you! SDFAN
Posted by Elizabeth | March 28, 2008 2:51 PM