The Allman Brothers Band Prep New Archival Release ‘Down In Texas ’71’

February 11, 2021
The Allman Brothers Band Prep New Archival Release ‘Down In Texas ’71’


The Allman Brothers Band are adding to their archival catalog. The band will share cuts from their Sept. 28, 1971 performance at the Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas. The new live release, dubbed Down In Texas ’71, will be released digitally on March 26, the anniversary of the band’s formation.

The nine-track collection features fan-favorite cuts such as “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” “Hot ‘Lanta,” “Statesboro Blues” and many more (see below for a full tracklist). Six of the nine tracks feature saxophonist Rudolph “Juicy” Carter as a guest. Also, the physical CD version will feature a bonus recording of a radio interview with Berry Oakley and Duane Allman, which was taped just a few months before the performance.

“Down In Texas ’71 captures a special snapshot in time during the pivotal year of 1971 for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group,” read a press release. “Coming two months after the release of At Fillmore East in July and occurring one month before the death of Duane Allman in October, the Austin show presents the original ABB line-up–Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe–at the peak of their creativity.”

Proceeds from the release will benefit the Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, Ga.

Click here to pre-order the record.

Track Listing for Down In Texas ’71:
Statesboro Blues
Trouble No More
Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
Done Somebody Wrong
One Way Out
In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
Stormy Monday
You Don’t Love Me
Hot ‘Lanta
Berry Oakley and Duane Allman 06/06/71 Houston, TX interview