Plymouth, NH: The Flying Monkey Performance Center presents The Devon Allman Project featuring Duane Betts on Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 PM. Devon is the son of Gregg Allman, and Duane of Dickey Betts. Tickets for this show start at $29.
When you’re a part of a musical dynasty, it’s only natural that the personal and professional aspects of your life should intersect. It was no different for Devon Allman, whose late father Gregg Allman, helped helm one of the most important and influential American bands of the past 50 years. It’s also little wonder that the younger Allman, an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist in his own right, should feel the tug of family responsibility and the desire to honor his father’s fabled legacy.
In March, his new six-piece band, The Devon Allman Project, launched a world tour with special guest Duane Betts, the son of Allman Brothers co-founder Dickey Betts. The two men have known each since they were kids in the 80s.
“We’ve had this enduring friendship ever since we were kids,” Devon muses. “We’ve always talked about going out on tour together, and now the time seems right. He’ll start the show, then I’ll do my portion and finally the two of us will share the stage for the encore.”
It will, he says, be about comfort, remembrance and a special bond between musical brothers, sentiments that are especially meaningful at this particular time.
Tickets to see The Devon Allman Project are $29, and $39 for premier seating. For more information on upcoming shows or to purchase tickets call the box office at 603-536-2551 or go online at www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.