The Allman Brothers Band is postponing their annual run of 15 shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, set for May 5-24, due to Gregg Allman’s ongoing treatment for Hepatitis C. Rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time; the theater is scheduled to undergo at least a six month renovation starting in August. In addition, the band has also canceled their upcoming performances at the Wanee Festival in Live Oak, FL that they host every year, and set for April 11-12. Wanee will continue as planned despite the Allman Brothers Band not appearing.
For the past six months, founding member Gregg Allman has been receiving scheduled treatments for Hepatitis C, a virus that, with these treatments, has become curable in recent years. The treatments so far have been successful and the virus has been eradicated from his system. However, the recovery time from the side effects of the treatment is taking longer than originally projected.
“I’m getting better but I’m still tired,” said Allman in a statement. “I need to be at 110 percent to do the shows the way we do them. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the support and understanding my Brothers and our fans have given me.”
As for other Allman Brothers Band dates, a 12-concert jaunt planned for August, including two that have been announced so far (Aug. 16 in Boston, MA and Aug. 23 in Camden, NJ), will go on as scheduled.
(The image accompanying this story is from MeridianHouse.com)
Last Updated on March 28, 2008
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As a Hepatitis C sufferer who did not respond to the treatment I truly wish you the best on keeping that fire dragon out with in you. We could surely use you to help many who suffer with HCV. Most of us were to stupid to know that the original treatment never cleared the virus and it went through us like the ugly dragon he is. Turning little scared livers to end stage livers. Anyway who would want David Crosby as a spokesman? Not me! No one is perfect in this world and we all make mistakes along the way. May God Bless you and Keep you cleared of Hep C. Since you did clear the virus within the first 3 months you should start to feel much better soon.
I was a big fan years ago. It’s like Todd Rundgren said: If you remember the 70’s you weren’t there.
God Bless, Beth
I don’t know about Todd Rundren—but I know it was “if you remembered the 60s then you weren’t there” 70s–different generation. An ok generation, but not quite the same.