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[Bruce Wilson]

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from Where's Eric:

Clapton & The Allman Brothers: Historic NYC Concerts To Be Released On CD

Celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year, the Allman Brothers Band brought out surprise guests almost every night of their annual Beacon Theatre run. Gregg Allman said that these shows were to be a tribute to his late brother and founding band member, Duane, who died in 1971 at age 24. The Allman Brothers were also celebrating their 20th Anniversary of performing shows at New York City's Beacon Theatre.

On 19 and 20 March, Eric Clapton joined The Allman Brothers on stage. >From all accounts of those who were lucky enough to attend, the music was magic. One fan who reported in to Where's Eric! said, "Astonishing. I had anticipated Clapton playing humble sideman, but Eric's presence pushed the band through the roof from the moment he took the stage. As a confessed Cream-era devotee, seeing EC play in that scenario / venue was like a dream. Trucks / Haynes were appropriately unrestrained and there was never a condescending sense of 'staying out of Clapton's way.'" Another wrote, "The virtuosity of EC, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes seemed almost overwhelming at times and Otiel Burbridge, the Allman Brothers' bassist, laid down amazingly tasty foundations for the three guitarists that were as solid as the Beacon Theatre itself."

Other guests over the 15 nights were Levon Helm, Taj Mahal, Boz Scaggs, Johnny Winter, Shery l Crow, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Bramlett, Bekka Bramlett, Susan Tedeschi, David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), John Hammond, and members of The Dead. 

All 15 shows are slated to be released on CD by Hittin' The Note. There will be no DVD release. The concerts are available for single-purchase or in a deluxe box set. The box set is designed to look like the Beacon Theatre's marquee and includes a bonus show - The Allman Brothers at Warren Haynes' 2008 Christmas jam - and 40 photos taken at the Beacon Theatre this year. 

The CDs are available exclusively from Hittin' The Note and will not be sold in stores or from other online vendors. Hittin' The Note is the official source for all Allman Brothers Merchandise. Orders can be placed online at www.hittinthenote.com or by calling 1-888-746-4616 (toll free U.S. only) or 1-770-640-1124 (international callers) Monday-Friday 10AM to 6PM EST.