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Classic DVD Review: The Allman Brothers Band | Live at the Beacon Theatre

Fuelled by rejuvenating guitarists, the icons inject new life into their classics.

This came out in 2003 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


Southern-rock jammers don’t come much better than the Allman Brothers Band. And Allman gigs don’t come much better than this epic and engrossing two-disc offering filmed last spring at one of their favourite venues. Fuelled by the rejuvenating influence of guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, the legendary outfit inject new life into classics like Statesboro Blues and Whippin’ Post.