March 12, 1971 ~ The first of three nights at Bill Graham’s legendary Fillmore East begin with that simple introduction. Two of the shows are recorded and become The Allman Brothers seminal “Live at Fillmore East” album.
The album goes on to sell over a million copies; it is certified Gold on October 25, four days before Duane Allman dies in a motorcycle accident.
Umphrey’s McGee welcomed Billy Strings in Asheville last night.
Grace Potter worked a cover of Fleetwood Mac‘s “Gold Dust Woman” into “After Midnight” by JJ Cale last night.
Source: Grace Potter Presents ‘Gold Dust Woman’ & ‘After Midnight’ Medley In Oklahoma City
Billy Strings paid tribute to Jerry Garcia at one of the Grateful Dead guitarist’s favorite haunts, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.
Source: Billy Strings Honors Jerry Garcia At The Capitol Theatre
As part of the Never Ending tour …
Source: Bob Dylan’s cover of The Rolling Stones ‘Brown Sugar’, 2002
December 31, 1978 ~ Bill Graham’s Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco closes its doors for good after the Grateful Dead play their 48th concert there.
Also on the bill: The Blues Brothers.
Freddy get ready and rock steady — The Exciteable Boy releases his live album on December 26, 1980 and dedicates it to Martin Scorsese, “… the man who makes the greatest movies …”
Paul McCartney and Wings release their live triple album on December 11, 1976 …
