The Allman Brothers Band with Jerry Garcia - Road Trips: Volume One (2017) {9CD Set Sandoz SNZCD2002 rec 1972-1979}
Limited edition 9CD Box Set featuring FM broadcasts. New series of
Allman Brothers live show box sets. Mastered from the original FM
broadcasts. Volume One features three classic shows across 9 CD's from
1972, 1973 and 1979. Manley Field House, Syracuse, New York April 7th
1972 WNEW-FM (Discs 1,2). Cow Palace, Daly City, California December
31st 1973 KSAN-FM (Discs 3,4,5,6). Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
December 30th 1979 WLIR-FM (Discs 7,8,9).
The music is,of course
great,the source being FM radio tapes is reasonable,not brilliant,but
not bad.And it's a LOT cheaper than the Fox Box,due for re-release
soon.Of course,that has the Hayes/Trucks combination on guitars,so it's a
must have,but here we have Dickie Betts playing his heart out,shortly
after the loss of Duane.I won't say his presence isn't missed,but Dickie
is wonderful as he holds the band together.I always regret his sacking
from the ABB,as he was the glue that held them together for so long,over
some rough times.All in all,a good live set,fairly priced,and better
than the upcoming volume 2.
