The Allman Betts Family Revival Honors the Legacy of the Allman Brothers Band

Devon Allman (left) and Duane Betts (right)

The legacy of the Allman Brothers Band might outlive us all. Formed in Florida in 1969, the sextet quickly rose to international superstardom in 1971. Although five of the six original members are deceased, the Allman Brothers Band continues to inspire the modern jam band scene. While many tribute bands have formed in recent years, none can claim the kind of direct lineage engendered by the Allman Betts Band.

Devon Allman

Duane Betts

Direct descendants of the original Allman Brothers Band ventured into music and formed the Allman Betts Band in 2018. Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman), Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts), and Berry Duane Oakley (son of Berry Oakley) led the Allman Betts Band, playing mostly original songs interspersed with covers of Allman Brothers Band songs. The Allman Betts Band released two albums of original music, Down to the River (2019) and Bless Your Heart (2020). The Allman Betts band presently consists of 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).

Steve Earle

Amanda Shires

Reportedly inspired by the Band’s The Last Waltz, Allman and Betts launched the Allman Betts Family Revival as a one-time concert in 2017. The original intention was to celebrate what would have been Gregg Allman's 70th birthday. The success of the concert launched a new tradition, with the Allman Betts Band and invited guest musicians touring to honor the legacy and music of the Allman Brothers Band. Pioneered by Allman and Betts, the Allman Betts Family Revival tours assemble diverse blues, rock, and Americana artists for a night of jamming and musical tribute.

G. Love

Sierra Hull

The Allman Betts Family Revival’s 2025 stop at the Beacon Theatre featured the Allman Betts Band with guest appearances by Steve Earle, G. Love, Jimmy Hall of southern rock band Wet Willie, Robert Randolph, Sierra Hull, Amanda Shires, Judith Hill, Mattie Schell, and Cody Dickinson and Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars. The tight musicianship during the extended jams and the venue’s extraordinary sound system helped keep the southern rock sound vibrant for two sets across three hours. Devon Allman informed the sold-out audience that this year’s Beacon Theatre performance was being recorded for future release.

Robert Randolph

Jimmy Hall

Setlist

Set 1

1. Hot 'Lanta (The Allman Brothers Band cover)
2. Statesboro Blues (Blind Willie McTell cover, with Jimmy Hall)
3. Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad (T‐Bone Walker cover)
4. Blue Sky (The Allman Brothers Band cover)
5. No One Left to Run With (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Jimmy Hall, Robert Randolph, Judith Hill)
6. One Way Out (Sonny Boy Williamson cover, with G. Love, Sierra Hall)
7. Ain't Wastin' Time No More (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Judith Hill, Luther Dickinson)
8. Dreams (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Robert Randolph)

Set 2

1. Jessica (The Allman Brothers Band cover)
2. Trouble No More (Muddy Waters cover, with Jimmy Hall, Robert Randolph)
3. Can You Fool (Micheal Smotherman cover, with Amanda Shires)
4. Melissa (The Allman Brothers Band cover)
5. Seven Turns (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Sierra Hull)
6. End of the Line (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Sierra Hull)
7. Back Where It All Begins (with Joy to the World tease) (The Allman Brothers Band cover)
8. Come and Go Blues (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Mattie Schell)
9. Whipping Post (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with Amanda Shires)

Encore

1. Copperhead Road (Steve Earle cover, with Steve Earle, Sierra Hull, Amanda Shires)
2. Midnight Rider (The Allman Brothers Band cover, with all performers participating on stage)

Judith Hill

Mattie Schell

***

The Manhattan Beat covers New York City's live music circuit. All articles are written by Everynight Charley Crespo. All photographs are taken by Everynight Charley Crespo, except when noted otherwise.

For a list of Manhattan venues that are presenting live music regularly, swing the desktop cursor to the right of the home page and click on the pop-up tab "Where to Find Live Music."

For a more complete listing of upcoming performances in the New York City area, visit The Manhattan Beat's December calendar.