Month: June 2020
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The Music Universe – The Allman Betts Band announce ‘Bless Your Heart’
ALBUM AVAILABLE AUGUST 28TH VIA BMG The Allman Betts Band has announced their second full-length studio album titled Bless Your Heart set for August 28th via BMG. The first single and video, “Magnolia Road,” is available now. “Magnolia Road” is the tie-dyed contender for summer festival favorite. A semi-autobiographical lyric shared by Betts and Allman, ironically this is the only song on the album with band collaborator Stoll Vaughan as its sole author. Vaughan wrote the song alone, though namechecking detailed parts of Betts’ and Allman’s life, respectively. Musically evokes the group’s affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead. When The Allman Betts Band released Down to the River in June of 2019, the debut album represented not only the first time the group had recorded together but, in fact, the first time the seven-piece ensemble had ever played together. If Down to the River was the sound of the band’s combustible sparks igniting, then Bless Your Heart is their bonfire, built for the summer of 2020 and beyond; a double album follow-up fueled by road-forged camaraderie and telepathic musical intensity, vibrantly reflecting the individual and collective experiences of these seven, all drawing inspiration from the band’s symbolic hometown- a place Devon Allman calls “the United States of Americana.” A conflagration of influences and invention, confidence and ambition, Bless Your Heart captures a vast, panoramic scope throughout a baker’s dozen of modern rock. Ragged and stomping. Heady and frayed. Soaring and scorching. Generational and genteel. West Coast scenes and Gulf Coast shores. Gateways of the Midwest and swamplands of Florida. Wyoming’s Big Sky. New York’s Big Apple. Chicago’s Broad Shoulders. “I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels. We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience,” says Betts. “I hope what people hear on Bless Your Heart is a band that’s having a love affair with being a band,” Allman adds. Over a week’s time, they recorded 13 songs at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on two-inch tape, just as they did with Down to The River. In addition to the time in Muscle Shoals, Bless Your Heart saw additional tracking in Memphis and St. Louis. Within the eclectic repertoire are the familiar: stacks of guitars; electric, acoustic, and slide; a throttling, percussive rhythm section. And the fresh: Bassist and singer Berry Duane Oakley’s ABB vocal debut on his original song (“The Doctor’s Daughter”); Allman’s baritone vocal channeling Johnny Cash (“Much Obliged”); Betts extending the legendary family legacy of incendiary instrumentals (“Savannah’s Dream”). They tapped friends, as well, such as Jimmy Hall, Shannon McNally, Art Edmaiston, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell for guest contributions. Then, emerged with an undeniable achievement of an album (what sophomore jinx?) worthy of its winking, unabashedly southern title. Pale Horse Rider Carolina Song King Crawler Ashes of My Lovers Savannah’s Dream Airboats & Cocaine Southern Rain Rivers Run Magnolia Road Should We Ever Part The Doctor’s Daughter Much Obliged Congratulations
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WMOT – Allman Betts Band: Bless Your Heart
The Allman Betts Band has announced their second full-length studio album titled Bless Your Heart, available August 28. Recorded in the fabled Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on 2-inch tape, laying down 13 songs in one week.
The first single, “Magnolia Road” evokes the group’s affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead. An accompanying animated music video for “Magnolia Road” is under the influence of The Beatles Yellow Submarine movie and it feels like the Grateful Dead “Dancing Bear” could bob through at any moment.
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Rock and Blues Muse – The Allman Betts Band Release New Single “Pale Horse Rider”
Today, The Allman Betts Band are releasing the second single “Pale Horse Rider” from their sophomore full-length studio album Bless Your Heart, out Aug 28 via BMG.
“‘Pale Horse Rider’ was a really fun one to write,” Devon Allman, told Rolling Stone Country, “Duane had this almost vertigo-inducing descending melodic pattern that was so unique. Once I started the lyric about a man feeling so lost and isolated with the world out to get him, the story just kind of wrote itself. The Wild West seemed like the perfect to setting to tell the tale.”
“It felt so satisfying to capture that beautiful entanglement of guitars. And, with Devon’s haunting story, it’s a new texture of our band that we get to showcase on this record. We’re really excited to share it with everyone,” added Duane Betts.
Listen to “Pale Horse Rider”
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“Pale Horse Rider” follows the release of “Magnolia Road.”
“Magnolia Road” is the tie-dyed contender for summer festival favorite. A semi-autobiographical lyric shared by Betts and Allman, ironically this is the only song on the album with band collaborator Stoll Vaughan as its sole author. Vaughan wrote the song alone, though namechecking detailed parts of Betts’ and Allman’s life, respectively. Musically evokes the group’s affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead.
Purchase/Stream “Pale Horse Rider” and “Magnolia Road.”
Pre-order Bless Your Heart
The Allman Betts Band are thrilled to announce that will be making their national television debut on CBS This Morning tomorrow, July 25 at 7AM EDT / 4AM PDT. Click HERE for local listings
The Allman Betts Band is:
Devon Allman- guitar, vocals Duane Betts- guitar, vocals
Berry Duane Oakley- bass, vocals Johnny Stachela- guitar, vocals John Ginty- keyboards
R Scott Bryan- percussion, vocals John Lum- drums
The Allman Betts Band are set to release, Bless Your Heart on Frida August 28. Over a week’s time, they recorded 13 songs at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on 2-inch tape, just as they did with Down to The River. In addition to the time in Muscle Shoals, Bless Your Heart saw additional tracking in Memphis and St. Louis. Within the eclectic repertoire are the familiar: stacks of guitars; electric, acoustic, and slide; a throttling, percussive rhythm section. And the fresh: Bassist and singer Berry Duane Oakley’s ABB vocal debut on his original song (“The Doctor’s Daughter”); Allman’s baritone vocal channeling Johnny Cash (“Much Obliged”); Betts extending the legendary family legacy of incendiary instrumentals (“Savannah’s Dream”). They tapped friends, as well, such as Jimmy Hall, Shannon McNally, Art Edmaiston, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell for guest contributions. Then, emerged with an undeniable achievement of an album (what sophomore jinx?) worthy of its winking, unabashedly Southern title.
“I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels. We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience,” says Betts. Says Allman, “I hope what people hear on Bless Your Heart is a band that’s having a love affair with being a band.”
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Best Classic Bands – Allman Betts Band Releases 2nd Song From ‘Bless Your Heart’
The Allman Betts Band has released the second single, “Pale Horse Rider,” from their sophomore full-length studio album, Bless Your Heart, out Aug. 28 via BMG.
“Pale Horse Rider” follows the release of “Magnolia Road.” Listen to both tracks below.
If the name of the band sounds familiar, it’s because it’s in the bloodlines.
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), R. Scott Bryan (percussion, vocals) and John Lum (drums).
“Magnolia Road” was written by band collaborator Stoll Vaughan, who name-checked detailed parts of Betts’ and Allman’s lives. Watch the video below.
When the Allman Betts Band released Down to the River in June 2019, the debut album represented not only the first time the group had recorded together but also the first time the seven-piece ensemble had ever played together. Bless Your Heart is said to be fueled by “road-forged camaraderie and telepathic musical intensity, vibrantly reflecting the individual and collective experiences of these seven, all drawing inspiration from the band’s symbolic hometown, a place Devon Allman calls ‘the United States of Americana’.”
Watch the video for “Magnolia Road”https://www.youtube.com/embed/okdcPis_byM?ecver=2
Over a week’s time, they recorded 13 songs at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on 2-inch tape, with additional tracking in Memphis and St. Louis.
“I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels. We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience,” says Betts.
Says Allman, “I hope what people hear on Bless Your Heart is a band that’s having a love affair with being a band.”
Many of the band’s summer 2019 dates were ko’d when Allman had an emergency appendectomy. Though have a summer 2020 tour planned, though you’d be best to key an eye on the schedule. Tickets are available here and here.
Bless Your Heart Tracklisting
Pale Horse Rider
Carolina Song
King Crawler
Ashes of My Lovers
Savannah’s Dream
Airboats & Cocaine
Southern Rain
Rivers Run
Magnolia Road
Should We Ever Part
The Doctor’s Daughter
Much Obliged
Congratulations
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WFPK – NEVER MISS A SUNDAY SHOW! THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND LIVESTREAM FROM THE BELLY UP ON JULY 12TH
The Allman Betts Band have announced that after four months of not being able to get together, they will be playing as a band in California for a very special livestream electric performance on Sunday, July 12 at 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern.
The band will be streaming live from the stage of the historic Belly Up in Solana Beach, and they are planning to play fan favorites as well as debuting “Pale Horse Rider,” the second single from their forthcoming studio album Bless Your Heart (BMG). But they also promise to “tip their hat to their father’s music”. Additionally, the stream will feature a special guest appearance from Marc Ford (formerly of The Black Crowes) on “Wiser Time.”
Special, exclusive-to-the-event T-shirts, will be available as well. This is a one-shot concert with no replays and won’t be available on platforms like YouTube afterwards, unfortunately. You can join The Allman Betts Band for their California reunion and get your tickets at NoCapshows.com.
Devon Allman says:
“After four months off the band is so ready to be together and make music. NoCap is the new premier platform for live-stream entertainment. It’s super easy and sounds and looks top shelf. We are stoked to be together and share music again! Never miss a Sunday show!”
The band have also teased that they are currently planning a video for their next single, “Pale Horse Rider” that’s set in the desert.
Here’s their latest video for “Magnolia Road”, also off Bless Your Heart, which is due out in late August.
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Music Fest News – “Magnolia Road” First Single from New Allman Betts Band Album ‘Bless Your Heart’
The first single from Bless Your Heart, the second album from The Allman Betts Band, is out in a glorious animated video animated by: scubasteveart featuring a yellow submarine helicopter, cars lined for miles heading to the concert venue, and The Allman Betts Band doing what they do best: rock out.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/okdcPis_byM
Friday they commented this in a post:
The music video for our new single “Magnolia Road” is OUT NOW! This song is a tie-dyed contender for summer festival favorite that musically evokes our affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead. This is the first single off of our upcoming album Bless Your Heart that will be available on 8/28!
We’d offer that there is a healthy dose of Allman Brothers Band in there and plenty of the raw energy that makes The Allman Betts Band so very welcome on the scene.
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; R Scott Bryan– percussion, vocals; and John Lum– drums.
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Anti-Music – “Magnolia Road”
The Allman Betts Band have announced that they will be premiering a music video for their brand new single “Magnolia Road” at 1pm ET on Friday, June 19th.
The song comes from and is the first single from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album “Bless Your Blues”, which is set to be released on August 1st.
Betts had this to say, “I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels. We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience.”
Allman added, “I hope what people hear on Bless Your Heart is a band that’s having a love affair with being a band”. Watch the video below (when available):
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The Allman Betts Band release ‘Magnolia Road’ video – Blues Rock Review
The Allman Betts Band have released a music video for “Magnolia Road,” the first single off their upcoming album, Bless Your Heart.
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Nippertown – The Allman Betts Band drops the first single "Magnolia Road" off their upcoming album
The Allman Betts Band has announced their second full-length studio album titled Bless Your Heart. The first single, “Magnolia Road” will be released on all DSPs Friday, June 19. The official music video for the track will exclusively premiere via The ABB official YouTube channel at 1pm ET on Friday, June 19. Devon Allman and Duane Betts will join the premiere and will be chatting live with fans.
“Magnolia Road” is the tie-dyed contender for summer festival favorite. A semi-autobiographical lyric shared by Betts and Allman, ironically this is the only song on the album with band collaborator Stoll Vaughan as its sole author. Vaughan wrote the song alone, though namechecking detailed parts of Betts’ and Allman’s life, respectively. Musically evokes the group’s affection for The Band and the Grateful Dead.
The Allman Betts Band is:
Devon Allman – guitar, vocals
Duane Betts – guitar, vocals
Berry Duane Oakley – bass, vocals
Johnny Stachela – guitar, vocals
John Ginty – keyboards
R Scott Bryan – percussion, vocals
John Lum – drumshttps://www.youtube.com/embed/okdcPis_byM?wmode=transparent&rel=0&feature=oembed
When The Allman Betts Band released Down to the River in June of 2019, the debut album represented not only the first time the group had recorded together but, in fact, the first time the seven-piece ensemble had ever played together. If Down to the River was the sound of the band’s combustible sparks igniting, then Bless Your Heart is their bonfire, built for the summer of 2020 and beyond; a double-album follow-up fueled by road-forged camaraderie and telepathic musical intensity, vibrantly reflecting the individual and collective experiences of these seven, all drawing inspiration from the band’s symbolic hometown- a place Devon Allman calls “the United States of Americana.”
A conflagration of influences and invention, confidence and ambition, Bless Your Heart captures a vast, panoramic scope throughout a baker’s dozen of modern rock. Ragged and stomping. Heady and frayed. Soaring and scorching. Generational and genteel. West Coast scenes and Gulf Coast shores. Gateways of the Midwest and swamplands of Florida. Wyoming’s Big Sky. New York’s Big Apple. Chicago’s Broad Shoulders.
Over a week’s time, they recorded 13 songs at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio on 2-inch tape, just as they did with Down to The River. In addition to the time in Muscle Shoals, Bless Your Heart saw additional tracking in Memphis and St. Louis. Within the eclectic repertoire are the familiar: stacks of guitars; electric, acoustic, and slide; a throttling, percussive rhythm section. And the fresh: Bassist and singer Berry Duane Oakley’s ABB vocal debut on his original song (“The Doctor’s Daughter”); Allman’s baritone vocal channeling Johnny Cash (“Much Obliged”); Betts extending the legendary family legacy of incendiary instrumentals (“Savannah’s Dream”). They tapped friends, as well, such as Jimmy Hall, Shannon McNally, Art Edmaiston, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell for guest contributions. Then, emerged with an undeniable achievement of an album (what sophomore jinx?) worthy of its winking, unabashedly Southern title.
BLESS YOUR HEART (BMG)
RELEASE DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
“I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels. We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience,” says Betts.
Says Allman, “I hope what people hear on Bless Your Heart is a band that’s having a love affair with being a band.”
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Live for Live Music – The Allman Betts Band Announces Sophomore Studio Album, ‘Bless Your Heart’ [Listen]
later this summer on August 28th via BMG. The relatively new rock group comprised of Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Berry Oakley Jr., Johnny Stachela, R. Scott Bryan, and John Lum released their debut album, Down To The River, in June 2019.
All 13 songs to be featured on Bless Your Heart were recorded at Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, with select tracks to feature guest appearances from Jimmy Hall, Shannon McNally, Art Edmaiston, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell. The album will also feature Berry Oakley Jr.’s vocal debut on his original song, “The Doctor’s Daughter”.
“I think we definitely challenged ourselves, pushed ourselves artistically, and widened the spectrum on all levels,” Betts said of the sophomore studio project. “We wanted something that was a little more sweeping. A deeper experience.”
The lead single from the album, “Magnolia Road”, is set to arrive on Friday, June 19th.https://b5f5ff8ad23e64567a54eb9d256d5f8c.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.htmlJust earlier this month The Allman Betts Band shared the music video for “Lone Gone”, one of the tracks featured on 2019’s Down To The River. Guitarist Devon Allman has spent the past few months hosting his own couch tour performances as part of his weekly We Are All Still Together Tour livestreams during the ongoing industry-wide hiatus.
Click here to preorder Bless Your Heart.
Bless Your Heart Tracklisting
1. Pale Horse Rider
2. Carolina Song
3. King Crawler
4. Ashes of My Lovers
5. Savannah’s Dream
6. Airboats & Cocaine
7. Southern Rain
8. Rivers Run
9. Magnolia Road
10. Should We Ever Part
11. The Doctor’s Daughter
12. Much Obliged
13. CongratulationsView Tracklisting
