January 11, 1986. The Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia. A sold-out room, a road-hardened band, and a performance that has remained unheard for four decades. ‘Great As Ever: Live in Philadelphia’ captures the Gregg Allman Band at full power, releasing April 10 with a 12-song setlist that includes an early version of “I’m No Angel,” a deeply personal performance of “Melissa” dedicated to then-estranged Allman Brothers bandmate Dickey Betts, a fiery run through “It’s Not My Cross to Bear,” and a stellar reading of “Queen of Hearts” from Allman’s 1973 debut ‘Laid Back.’ The lineup of Allman on vocals, Hammond B-3, and acoustic guitar, Dan Toler on lead guitar, Frankie Toler on drums, Bruce Waibel on bass, Tim Heding on keyboards, and Chaz Trippy on percussion had been touring for four years straight, and it shows.
Also coming later in 2026 is ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul,’ a new documentary directed by James Keach, the Grammy and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker behind Walk the Line and Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. Built from never-before-seen interviews and rare performance archives, the film traces Allman’s life through the death of his brother Duane, his battles with addiction, and the personal demons that shaped his music. A theatrical release in North America is planned for summer.
‘Great As Ever: Live in Philadelphia’ is available to pre-order now and arrives April 10. Two major additions to the Gregg Allman catalog, arriving in the same year.
Track Listing:
1. Don’t Want You No More
2. Ain’t My Cross The Bear
3. Sweet Feelin’
4. Hot ‘Lanta
5. Need Your Love So Bad
6. Trouble No More
7. Things You Used To Do
8. Queen of Hearts
9. Melissa
10. Midnight Rider
11. Just Ain’t Easy
12. I’m No Angel