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A Tribute to Gregg Allman feat: Michael Allman (son), Duane Betts (Dickey Betts) and Jeff Pitchell with Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

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Norfolk

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Fri, August 04, 2017
Norfolk, CT
Show: 8 PM

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Member Presale: 5/1/17 06 AM
Public Onsale: 5/4/17 06 AM

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Rock

Come join us in celebrating the music of two of the most influential Blues and Southern Rock artists to ever play: Gregg Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Performing for the night is Gregg’s son – Michael, Dickie Betts’ son Duane, and home state legend, blues guitar master – Jeff Pitchell. This will make for quite a special show.

Michael Allman

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Artist Bio

Michael Allman was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is lead vocalist and frontman to the Michael Allman Band. Even though Michael looks and sounds very similar to his father, Gregg Allman, he has his own distinctive style of Blues and Rock.Touring all over the country, Michael is spreading his family’s blend of roots, rock and blues. “I’m a singer and a gypsy who needs to fly another way,” Allman says, quoting lyrics from his song, “It Ain’t Me”.

Michael performs his original songs from his album, Hard Labor Creek, such as “If Dreams Were Money” and “Mule Named Whiskey” as well as covering songs from The Allman Brothers Band.Allman’s half-siblings are Layla Brooklyn Allman, whose band Picture Me Broken won a regional breakout artist competition as part of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards; Devon Allman, who heads the band Honeytribe and Royal Southern Brotherhood, and Elijah Blue, son of Cher, singer and guitarist for the rock band Deadsy.

Michael’s dad is legendary rocker, Gregg Allman, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, rock and blues singer-songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, and a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band.

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss.

Palmetto Motel is…

Johnny Stachela (guitar, vocals)

Pedro Arevalo (bass, vocals)

Vincent Fossett Jr. (drums)

Max Butler (B-3 organ)

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Jeff Pitchell

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Blues Hall of Fame award winning guitarist Jeff Pitchell’s style blends B.B. King and Duane Allman, which was endorsed by Gregg Allman. His diverse songwriting catalog recalls the variety of Eric Clapton’s classics and his vocal delivery, which ranges from smooth tenderness to Billy Gibbons ZZ Top-like power, received high praise from J. Geils. His latest CD has reached #1 in Roots survey for the Electric blues category in the USA for radio play...https://www. rootsmusicreport.com/charts/ view/song/subgenre/electric- blues/weekly…and #8 in Australia. His songwriting award winning “An Eye for an Eye” was recorded by British blues legend John Mayall. Pitchell’s Anthology collection covers decades of work including “Alone,” dedicated to his late friend who planned on opening up a blues club with him, being heartfelt blues with tasteful guitar accents. “Beautifully Broken” is a touching piano ballad. “American Way,” written for the James Woods film An American Girl, is a patriotic soldier tribute, perfect for Memorial Day and Veterans Day airplay. The guitar and organ blend on Pitchell’s version of “Soulshine” captures The Allman Brothers Band’s foundation on this Warren Haynes composition, with Michael Allman as guest vocalist. He turns a pair of 1970s Top 40 hits into logical blues songs, The Atlanta Rhythm Section’s “So into You” and Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” joined by saxophonist Charles Neville. A half-dozen songs from Pitchell’s Billboard Top 10 blues album Heavy Hitter are also included.