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Fan Reviews:

Review by Andrew
I was at the Beacon on Thursday night. I’ve seen the Allmans there about 20 times and I’ve never seen anything like it. I thought it was odd that they closed the 1st set with "Whipping Post" and no guests. But then four songs into the 2nd set, Clapton came out and I thought the roof would blow. EC was on fire and the Allmans were smokin’ too. Watching Warren, Derek and EC trading leads was just incredible and when they broke out "Little Wing" it was rock heaven. One of the all-time great concert experiences. I was also there opening night (9 March) and the Allmans sounded amazing but the energy at the Beacon on Thursday night was off the charts. Really amazing.

Review by George D.
Amazing. I never expected to hear "Dreams". Then came the triple shot of "Why Does Love", "Little Wing" and "Anyday". The only thing more amazing was the guy in my row leaving to go buy beer during "Little Wing".

Review by David Birnbaum
It was a very special night. So many people were positive that Eric Clapton would be there. When there were no guests during the first set I began to feel that this was going to be Eric’s night and there would be no other guests. During the intermission they began to set up for another guitarist – there was another microphone and a light blue strat – things were looking good. I stepped out in the hall and ran into a friend who said with utter and total confidence that it was a done deal, that a friend of his was outside and said they saw Eric arrive. He was in the house. I took that with a grain of salt but was very excited just the same. So, I returned to my seat to tell the people that I came to the show with me what I had heard.

The second set began. I had hoped if he was coming that it would be the whole set but they did a couple of numbers and then Gregg stood up – earlier I had actually been thinking that I would have said that this man needs no introduction and he would just walk out. I was stunned as Gregg said, "this man needs no introduction, Eric Clapton." The ovation was overwhelming. Off they went into "Key to the Highway" – it was going to be an "all-Layla" set – not so fast they threw in "Dreams." They went on to do great versions of "Why Does Love Got to be So Sad", "Anyday" (with Susan Tedeschi on harmony) and an encore of "Layla".

Unquestionably, the highlight of this night and probably of my 35 years of concert-going, was a very emotional rendition of Jimi Hendrix’s "Little Wing." It was a moving tribute to two of the greatest guitarists that ever walked the face of the earth – Jimi and Duane. The reaction to the opening chords to was instant, overwhelming and completely unexpected the Beacon Theatre exploded. It was just beautiful and inspirational – something I will always remember. It is just so sad and tragic that we were not celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers with Duane and Jimi. But I guess we were lucky to have ever had them at all.

Review by Captain S. / Long Island
My friend and I had the privilege of being in the front row of the balcony on the 19th, having purchased tickets for that particular night’s show based on the Rolling Stone rumor that EC was going to be the guest. Looking at EC’s tour schedule on this site, it seemed like it was plausible that EC could indeed be a special guest of the Allman Brothers Band, so I spent a ridiculous amount on two tickets.

The highlight of the show for me was the cover of Jimi Hendrix’s "Little Wing". I always get a lump in my throat hearing the song. Last night not only did I get a lump in my throat, but the hair on the back of my neck felt like it was standing on end.

The virtuosity of EC, Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes seemed almost overwhelming at times and Otiel Burbridge, the Allman Brothers’ bassist, (who for my money is at the top of the list of Rock ‘n Roll bass players) laid down amazingly tasty foundations for the three guitarists that were as solid as the Beacon Theatre itself.

My friend had tears in his eyes during the set and reminded me of the historic nature of what we were experiencing. He was really on point with that statement as neither of us knew that over the past 40 years, EC had never been on stage with the Allman Brothers before.

Not really having much to say that wasn’t obvious, I kept thinking that no one in the world was hearing better music than I was.

Review by Glen G.
I went to the show at the Beacon Theatre on the19th. It was amazing. The Allman Brothers were in fine form. When Eric came out for the second half of the show it stepped it up two notches higher! Eric’s playing and singing were in fine form. He looked genuinely happy and was smiling. It reminded me of when I saw Derek and the Dominos at the Fillmore East in New York many many years ago!