Pickin' on Allman Brothers

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When I tell friends about this incredible album, they usually snicker. I know the idea of hearing Midnight Rider or Whipping Post on fiddles, mandolins and dobros does seem like some kind joke. And to a diehard Peachhead it could be considered blasphemous. But this collection of Allman Brother classics is not only tastefully done, it's downright HOT! It appears as if the musicians have taken great care in maintaining the integrety of the original arrangements. The seasoned ABB listener will appreciate the careful attention to detail in the interplay between Duane and Dicky's guitar parts as well as Barry's fluid bass lines. It's all there. Blue Sky and Ramblin' Man are bright and crisp, while In Memory of Elizabeth Reed includes all it's subtle changes. The stand out for me is Statsboro Blues with it's bluesy dobro mimicking the hard driving slide work of the Fillmore East version. All that's missing is Gregg's gritty vocals to make this an acoustic version of an Allman...Read more

Some music just isn't well translated into bluegrass. Luckily, the Allman Brothers music is and the various bluegrass musicians on this cd do a great job. You can tell they are themselves fans of the music and capture the bluesy power behind the Allmans. Get it. The only reason I don't give it five stars is that I reserve that for the very best cds--but this is very good.

The best of the Pickin' On series. The Allman Brothers style and composition lends itself to the bluegrass genre.