The Allman Betts Band is an American rock group. Formed in November 2018, it includes the sons of three founding members of the Allman Brothers Band – Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman), Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts), and Berry Duane Oakley (son of Berry Oakley).[1][2][3][4] The band plays mostly original songs, with some covers of Allman Brothers songs mixed in. They have toured nationally and internationally,[5][6][7] and have released two albums – Down to the River (2019)[8] and Bless Your Heart (2020).[9]
The Allman Betts Band | |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | BMG |
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| Website | allmanbettsband.com |
The members of the Allman Betts band are Devon Allman (guitar, vocals), Duane Betts (guitar, vocals), Berry Duane Oakley (bass, vocals), Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals), John Ginty (keyboards), Alex Orbison (drums, percussion, vocals), and John Lum (drums).
On January 25, 2022, the band reported that they'd be taking a break from recording and touring and would be working on solo material.[10] They reunited to play at Norfolk Harborfest on June 9, 2023.
The band returned to touring in May and June 2024 with their "King Crawler" American tour. Alex Orbison joined the band on drums, replacing R. Scott Bryan who died in December 2023.[11]
Discography
edit- Down to the River – June 28, 2019 – BMG
- Bless Your Heart – August 28, 2020 – BMG
References
edit- ^ Tatangelo, Wade (November 5, 2018). "Devon Allman, Duane Betts Form Allman Betts Band for New Album, Tour". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ Sutton, Larson (July 10, 2019). "Sounds of the Summer: The Allman Betts Band". Relix. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ Hendrickson, Matt (June–July 2019). "In Allman Betts Band, Sons of Rock Royalty Join Forces". Garden & Gun. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Alan (August 26, 2020). "Allman Betts Band Forges Its Own Identity". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ Goldsmith, Margie (January 25, 2020). "The Allman Betts Band: Continuing the Legacy and Forging Their Own Path". Forbes. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ Collette, Doug (April 11, 2019). "Allman Betts Band Exhibit Professional Savy & Mature Musical Chops in Stowe, Vermont". Glide Magazine. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ Bernstein, Scott (November 10, 2021). "The Allman Betts Band Details Spring Tour 2022". JamBase. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Tatangelo, Wade (July 2, 2019). "Review: Allman Betts Band Offers Sweet Southern Comfort on 'Down to the River'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Tatangelo, Wade (August 26, 2020). "Review: Allman Betts Band Shines on Second Album 'Bless Your Heart'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Pearson, Daniel (January 26, 2022). "The Allman Betts Band Reveal Their First Hiatus". Glide Magazine. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Allman Betts Band Kick Off First Tour in Three Years, Welcome New Drummer Alex Orbison". Relix. May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.