A special Allman Brothers Band aftershow took place at the intimate environs of Lucille’s within BB King’s Blues Club in New York City last Saturday night. The show was billed as “Colonel Bruce Hampton & Friends,” the Colonel was backed by a band that included AJ Ghent on eight-string lap steel guitar and Jez Graham on keys. Hampton welcomed some of his guitarist friends to guest during his set and they each played a legendary axe.
[All Photos by Dino Perrucci]
Wilco guitarist Nels Cline was the Colonel’s first guest at the intimate show. Cline played Duane Allman’s Goldtop Les Paul which was on loan from the Big House museum in Macon, Georgia. Nels and Ghent took turns layering licks in Space Is The Place. Later in the evening Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes stopped by and jammed with the band. Haynes also sported Duane’s famous axe.
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Great shots. I can’t hardly believe that not that many even noticed that Warren and Nels sat in at this show. Nice run for the Allmans and you all did a nice job covering it.
This is awesome..Only thing is Nels & Warren had to share Duane’s gold top & didnt trade some licks! Fan of Nels since Alligator Lounge NCT days. Warren also w/ABB & Mule.