A review of A Tribute to Dickey Betts and much more, featuring Duane Betts, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Kirk West and a cast of thousands.
Yes! I felt the community vibe when I was in Macon for a TTB fundraiser for The Big House in 2020. Seeing the livestream of the Tribute to Dickey, revived those feelings. I kept running into everyone else who was in town for the concert, at Kirk's studio, The Big House, Rose Hill and Capricorn Records which had just reopened and they offered us a tour. Thank you for your review and the videos of the highlights of the concert!
what a wonderful night , what a wonderful group of musicians and what a wonderfully written article making me feel bad for not being on hand for this performance. From’76 to 1978 I worshipped southern rock had a weekly radio show called the south gonna do it in the northwest region of the country and thanks to Gail Giddens I even made it to the Capricorn picnic in 76. thanks again Alan for a great read.
I have read one way out and brothers and sisters love them both and now we’ll move onto Stevie Ray later this spring very great stuff Alan. I passed on your message to Jeremy Kaplan about getting in touch sometime and they’ve been damn busy and now finishing up the next album so he said he hasn’t forgotten.
You gave me goosebumps reading about your wonderful weekend in Macon. Obviously I wish I could have been there. Glad Dickey got the recognition. He rightfully deserved it and so much more. Thanks for sharing Alan and great job as always.
Duane did a fantastic job of hand selecting and putting it together to create this star-studded Tribute for the Berklee School of Music Education Fund in Dickey's name,; however, it's a tad remiss to leave out the long-time friends of Dickey and members of The Great Southern such as Pedro Arevalo, Mark Greenberg, Mike Kach & Frankie Lombardi who were absolutely stellar in their performances as well as the big names you mention. Other folks who were certainly shining on that stage as well were John Ginty (Allman Betts Band) as well as Tyler Greenwell (TTB), Erika Orbison and Mattie Schell. :)
The Internet Archive is an incredible resource and the Live Music Archive the IA hosts is a wealth of music. I'm a supporter and if anyone avails themselves of this concert recording or others it would be great to say "Thanks" with a donation to the Archive. Thanks to Alan for helping keep the Brother's music alive.
I have no idea - but sometimes it's hard to do with so many artists involved who have to sign off. I doubt they all signed releases before the show though I do not know for sure.
Dang... I so wanted to be in Macon last weekend! Were the Magnolia's blooming yet? Thanks for the post Alan. I would have been right at home with my Brothers and Sisters! I am looking forward to The Brothers at MSG. The Allman Brothers Band loom large in my memory. Sometime I'll tell the story but it begins (or ends), on a dark, cold, late November day..1989..end of the line for this cowboy..searching desperately for a bottle under the seat of my battered pick-up, on empty and what do I pull out? an old cassette; "The Best of the Allman Brothers Band" Game changer! KB
It was real interesting to see Jimmy Hall sing “No One to Run With.” I read somewhere that it was a BHLT demo from ‘83 or so that Dickey resurrected when the Brothers reformed. Also, the video of Dickey’s intro to “One Way Out” just reminded me how LOUD the Brothers were at the Beacon when Dickey was with them. Thank you, nugs.net for the stream.
Like Alan Paul I missed the show as well...the years are creeping up...I'm currently 20 miles up 41 from the BH...lifelong resident of Macon....my granddad had a bar across from what would later be Capricorn studio...1930s..I got stories can't wait to meet all of you....eddie j
Yes! I felt the community vibe when I was in Macon for a TTB fundraiser for The Big House in 2020. Seeing the livestream of the Tribute to Dickey, revived those feelings. I kept running into everyone else who was in town for the concert, at Kirk's studio, The Big House, Rose Hill and Capricorn Records which had just reopened and they offered us a tour. Thank you for your review and the videos of the highlights of the concert!
what a wonderful night , what a wonderful group of musicians and what a wonderfully written article making me feel bad for not being on hand for this performance. From’76 to 1978 I worshipped southern rock had a weekly radio show called the south gonna do it in the northwest region of the country and thanks to Gail Giddens I even made it to the Capricorn picnic in 76. thanks again Alan for a great read.
Welcome and thank you. I hope you've read my books!
I have read one way out and brothers and sisters love them both and now we’ll move onto Stevie Ray later this spring very great stuff Alan. I passed on your message to Jeremy Kaplan about getting in touch sometime and they’ve been damn busy and now finishing up the next album so he said he hasn’t forgotten.
Thanks
What a depressing post.... Only because I missed the show. I've seen them all multiple times, excepting Duane Betts, and intend to rectify that ASAP.
I get it.
Always enjoy your work
Thank you.
great seeing you my brother.
Yes! Fun hang. Any photos of us together?
I’ll check with my crew, I did not get one.
Great recap! Thanks!!
You gave me goosebumps reading about your wonderful weekend in Macon. Obviously I wish I could have been there. Glad Dickey got the recognition. He rightfully deserved it and so much more. Thanks for sharing Alan and great job as always.
Duane did a fantastic job of hand selecting and putting it together to create this star-studded Tribute for the Berklee School of Music Education Fund in Dickey's name,; however, it's a tad remiss to leave out the long-time friends of Dickey and members of The Great Southern such as Pedro Arevalo, Mark Greenberg, Mike Kach & Frankie Lombardi who were absolutely stellar in their performances as well as the big names you mention. Other folks who were certainly shining on that stage as well were John Ginty (Allman Betts Band) as well as Tyler Greenwell (TTB), Erika Orbison and Mattie Schell. :)
And you make a good point. I'll add. You do have to realize how much I was trying to cover here!
TOTALLY understand ;) Love your writings as always!
Were Erika and Mattie the bg singers? Only ones I didn't know at all, I think.
Absolutely. Thank you for listing everyone.
Added everyone’s names.
Sure sounds like an epic weekend. Thanks for writing it up. Any chance recordings May released in the future?
I had the same thoughts and wondered about the possible concert recordings. I queried Google and found that the Internet Archive had a recording posted: https://archive.org/details/in-memoryof-dickey-betts-2025-02-28.vwmule_202503
The Internet Archive is an incredible resource and the Live Music Archive the IA hosts is a wealth of music. I'm a supporter and if anyone avails themselves of this concert recording or others it would be great to say "Thanks" with a donation to the Archive. Thanks to Alan for helping keep the Brother's music alive.
I have no idea - but sometimes it's hard to do with so many artists involved who have to sign off. I doubt they all signed releases before the show though I do not know for sure.
Dang... I so wanted to be in Macon last weekend! Were the Magnolia's blooming yet? Thanks for the post Alan. I would have been right at home with my Brothers and Sisters! I am looking forward to The Brothers at MSG. The Allman Brothers Band loom large in my memory. Sometime I'll tell the story but it begins (or ends), on a dark, cold, late November day..1989..end of the line for this cowboy..searching desperately for a bottle under the seat of my battered pick-up, on empty and what do I pull out? an old cassette; "The Best of the Allman Brothers Band" Game changer! KB
Nice, man. No blooming yet.
It was real interesting to see Jimmy Hall sing “No One to Run With.” I read somewhere that it was a BHLT demo from ‘83 or so that Dickey resurrected when the Brothers reformed. Also, the video of Dickey’s intro to “One Way Out” just reminded me how LOUD the Brothers were at the Beacon when Dickey was with them. Thank you, nugs.net for the stream.
Like Alan Paul I missed the show as well...the years are creeping up...I'm currently 20 miles up 41 from the BH...lifelong resident of Macon....my granddad had a bar across from what would later be Capricorn studio...1930s..I got stories can't wait to meet all of you....eddie j