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Allman's '57 Goldtop Layla Les Paul On Display At Iridium

By: Mar. 04, 2011
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After The Allman Brothers finish rocking The Beacon each weekend in March, head to The Iridium for midnight sets by some of the band's most celebrated side projects, collaborators, and associates, including Devon Allman's Honetryibe, Col. Bruce Hampton and Pharaoh Gummitt featuring Duane Trucks, and more. Special surprise guests will join the announced performers each night. See below for complete schedule.

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In addition, The Iridium will also play host to one of rock and roll's most famous guitars: Duane Allman's 'Layla' Les Paul. This '57 Goldtop model was his primary instrument on the first two Allman Brothers albums, countless concerts, and perhaps most significantly, Derek & the Dominoes' 'Layla' album. Special surprise guests will play the guitar at the midnight shows, and fans will be able to snap photos with it on The Iridium's historic stage for a $20 donation. All proceeds will be split between The Big House (home of the Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, GA) and The Les Paul Foundation.

Allman Brothers Midnight Aftershow Schedule:
March 11: Devon Allman's Honeytribe
March 12: The Yonrico Scott Band (featuring Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge and his brother Kofi)
March 18: The Funk Summit featuring Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Fred Wesley (James Brown, P-Funk)
March 19: Jaimoe's Jasssz Band (featuring Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe)
March 25: Col. Bruce Hampton and Pharaoh Gummitt (featuring Duane Trucks)
March 26: Hubert Sumlin Band

About The Iridium:
Deemed "hallowed ground" by iconic guitarist Steve Miller, The Iridium stage has played a part in launching the careers of countless artists, though it may now be known best as Les Paul's second home. The late guitarist performed at The Iridium weekly for more than 12 years until his passing in 2009. Today, the Les Paul trio continues on in his honor, performing Monday nights with guests that have included guitar gods like Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde, and many others.

The Iridium on the Web:
http://www.theiridium.com




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