DVD REVIEWS
dance had flashbacks to At Fillmore East when the lights came up and the Allman band kicked off “Don’t Want You No More” and “It’s My Cross to Bear.”
Next up is “Sweet Feeling” from the album Playin’ Up a Storm, a bouncing, blues shuffle, followed by the title track of what was at the time, their new release, “Just Before The Bullets Fly,” a song that was, ironically, co- written by future Allman Brother Warren Haynes.
I’m No Angel: Live On Stage Gregg Allman
(Cherry Red Records)
In 1988 The Gregg Allman Band was tour- ing in support of his new album, Just Before The Bullets Fly, when they stopped in Nashville for a show at The Cannery. This video is chronicles that evenings perform- ance.
While Gregory is no doubt the focal point of this band, I was just as excited to see my old friend Danny Toler wearing out the fret board of that sunburst Les Paul. Not to men- tion seeing and hearing his brother, the late David “Frankie” Toler, on drums. Also back- ing Allman were Bruce Waibel (bass), Tim Heding (keyboards) and Charles “Chaz” Trippy (percussion).
The set runs less than an hour, which is short for us Allman Brothers Band fans, but let me tell you, these guys turn in some pretty amazing performances during the set, none more so than Dangerous Dan. I’m sure more than one patron in atten-
The band hits the note time and time again on two more tunes from their latest release, “Fear of Falling” and “Demons,” as well as a rocking “I’m No Angel,” before dig- ging back into the old ABB songbook for a rousing rendition of Blind Willie McTell’s “Statesboro Blues.” Danny Toler once again shows us all why is called “Dangerous.” The soulful strains of Clarence Carter’s hit “Slip Away” come next, and Gregg does an admirable job of pouring the soul into it. I am of the belief that Gregg was born to sing this kind of song.
There’s pretty cool, moody, musical interlude between Gregg and Danny leads into a rocking “One Way Out,” to close out an outstanding show.
The quality of the video and sound tell me that the show was shot for TV or video. Multi-camera, totally pro. No, it isn’t high- def, but this was the ‘80s. No cell phones are going off onstage during the show either, and no one in the audience is texting of Facebooking. But fine group of musicians were on that Nashville stage playing their hearts out. If you like the Brothers, blues, rock and roll, or all of the above, I highly rec- ommend this DVD.
-Michael Buffalo Smith 47
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