Friends of the Brothers, the premier celebration of the Allman Brothers Band, returns to the Opera House for a very special show. The band’s founder Alan Paul is the New York times best-selling author of two books about the band, including the new “Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ‘70s.” The night will begin with a conversation between Paul and WRTC’s Chris Cowles and a q/a, followed by a full performance of your favorite ABB music. One night only!

Guitarist/singer Andy Aledort has played with Dickey Betts for 12 years. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years. Keyboardist Peter Levin toured the world with Gregg Allman for 3 years and appears on his last album, the upcoming Southern Blood. Levin, Mack and Aledort all performed with the Allman Brothers Band. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of One Way Out, the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting. Drummer Dave Diamond is a founding member of the Zen Tricksters and a frequent member of the Assembly of Dust. He has played with Bob Weir, Derek Trucks, Robert Randolph and countless others. The members’ first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career.

Doors: 7:00pm

Show: 8:00pm