3-20-2022 4:43pm

The Allmost Brothers Band Live at The Warehouse

Christine Larkin Editor

Photo by Skylark

You're never too old to step out and see live music in a rock club, and that's just what I did Saturday night at The Warehouse in Amityville. The Allmost Brothers Band took the stage at 7:00pm and played two sets of Allman Brothers music to a packed house. The Allmost Brothers Band are Sean McGrath and Dave Filloramo on lead guitars, Joe Wasserman on vocals and keys, Dave Losee and Dan Roth on drums, Tom Hooker on bass, and Bob Oven on vocals, percussion, and harmonica. This band of brothers truly thrives on chemistry and improvisation bringing a unique fire to the song book of the Allman Brothers.

When I was a senior in high school, I used to go to Allman Brothers parties. These were in a friend's large backyard equipped with beer kegs, big speakers, and lots of party people. Those parties were epic, and they left an indelible mark on me. I've been an Allman Brothers fan ever since and have seen them several times live. The Allmost Brothers Band brought me right back to that backyard more than 40 years ago.

As the band took the stage, the mostly over 60 seated crowd anxiously awaited the first note. The big shoes of Dickey Betts and Duane Allman were filled by Sean McGrath and Dave Filloramo who interplayed off of each other in authentic Allman Brothers style. In just a few short minutes, the band found its groove, and it was smooth sailing from then on. With wailing guitar solos, pounding drums, and electric keyboards, The Allmost Brothers Band was jammin! ABB had a particular pacing, and bassist, Tom Hooker, got it right. Keyboardist, Joe Wasserman was in true Greg Allman form, and drummers, Dan Roth, who is also a relative of mine, and Dave Losee, were in sync as they solidly held down the rhythm section. Percussionist and harmonica player, Bob Oven, had the night off.

The Allman Brothers have stood the test of time, and they have remained an American icon incorporating elements of blues, jazz, and country into their music. Their live shows featured jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals that set a trend with other bands including Phish, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Those are just a few that have made the jam band-style their staple of music.

If you want to relive the great days of the Allman Brothers Band, get out and see The Allmost Brothers Band the next time they play. You'll almost feel like you're back at the Fillmore.

Peace and Love,

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