Photo Credit: Rich Fury

The Brothers returned to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, April 16. The staging marked the first time since 2020 that this conglomerate of Allman Brothers Band originals, associated players, and collaborators had come together. Five years prior, this ensemble celebrated the Southern rock troubadours’ 50th anniversary. Last night’s performance leaned into a similar model of celebration, fortifying tributes to the late greats and their immeasurable musical impact.

The concert found its footing on a roaring intro: Blind Willie McTell’s original turned Idlewild South inclusion, “Statesboro Blues.” Warren Haynes seized the lyrical lead in what arrived as a sing-along, a certified ignition for the eager audience and the auspicious band. The thrill of the crowd remained during their follow-up, a punchy, blues-laden “Trouble No More.” 

While the initial songs referenced the band considerably, they weren’t the Allman Brothers’ original music; instead, the band reserved their entry into that material for the concert’s third slot, where they positioned tribute tune, “No One to Run With.” Initially composed as a remembrance for the late Duane Allman, it applied to all late members during last night’s concert, with complimentary images of the crew and musical associates who have passed away. 

Last night’s lineup featured the band’s sole surviving member, Jaimoe, Second Coming’s Reese Wynans, and Warren Haynes, the late-’80s ABB arrival. Also included were ‘90s ambassadors of the music, Oteil Burbridge and Derek Trucks, and percussive greats Marc Quiñones, Joe Russo, Isaac Eady, and special guest, Chuck Leavell.

Instrumental, “Hot ‘Lanta” scorched the setlist before the onset of fan favorite “Midnight Rider.” Next, the group referenced ABB’s debut self-titled LP on “Black Hearted Woman,” ahead of Leavell’s arrival and subsequent assistance on searing deliveries of “Blue Sky,” “Gambler’s Roll,” “Come and Go Blues,” “I Walk on Guilded Splinters,” and the frame ending instrumental, “Jessica.” 

The concert’s latter half began with the rumble of the night’s percussive powerhouses as they searched for an entrance into instrumental favorite, “Mountain Jam.” Referencing the day of the week, The Brothers worked through T-Bone Walker’s original, the Allman Brothers Band adopted “Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad,” widely known as “Stormy Monday,” and applied similar treatment to Willie Cobbs’ “You Don’t Love Me.” 

Fan favorites “Dreams” and “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” received substantial love from the packed house. After surpassing the second set’s mid-section, Leavell returned to the keyboard, assisting the other members on a rendition of Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” a latter-day ABB cover. Leavell remained clear through the final move, which conjured “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” before finding an exit after the returning rumble of “Mountain Jam.”

For the night’s official encore, The Brothers performed a staggering take on “Whipping Post.” With night one in the books, the band returns to Madison Square Garden tonight, April 16, to close out their tribute to Southern rock’s top talent. 

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The Brothers 

Madison Square Garden – New York 

April 15, 2025 

Set I: Statesboro Blues, Trouble No More, No One to Run With, Hot ‘Lanta, Midnight Rider, Black Hearted Woman, Blue Sky+, Gambler’s Roll+, Come and Go Blues+, I Walk on Guilded Splinters,+ Jessica+

Set II: Mountain Jam, Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad, You Don’t Love Me, Dreams, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Into the Mystic+, Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More+, Mountain Jam+ 

Enc.: Whipping Post 

Notes:

+ With Chuck Leavell