Allman Brothers Band Welcome Trey Anastasio & Page McConnell On This Date In 2009

The Allman Brothers Band played many March runs at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, but none topped their 40th anniversary celebration in 2009. Over the course of the 2009 residency, the Allmans welcomed a cavalcade of guests to share the Beacon stage. Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and keyboardist Page McConnell were among the band’s guests on this date in 2009 at one of the best shows of the epic run.

At the end of that evening’s first set Page and Trey emerged, along with guitar legend Buddy Guy, to perform “Southbound.” Then, to kickoff the second set, McConnell and Anastasio added their talents to otherworldly versions of “I Know You Rider” and “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed.” The entire run was webcast via Butch Trucks’ Moogis service and clips of all three songs have surfaced on YouTube for our viewing enjoyment. Besides the performances themselves, check out the beginning of the “Rider” to overhear a sweet chat between McConnell and Gregg Allman.

[Southbound]

[I Know You Rider > In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed]