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Published: 2010/11/02

by Randy Ray

Devon Allman’s Honeytribe : Space Age Blues

Provogue

For a man who boasts Gregg Allman as a father and quips that his new album is “Darth Vader meets B.B. King,” Devon Allman has an uncanny way of delivering modern blues. The road-hardened ‘tribe trio—Allman on guitar and vocals, George Potsos on bass and Gabriel Strange on drums— cuts its terrestrial teeth on its second platter, Space Age Blues with mature confidence throughout. “Warm in Wintertime” is an evocative gem with Allman sounding soulful and engaged as Bobby Yang’s layered violin army exudes pathos. There’s help from Huey Lewis (harmonica on “Could Get Dangerous) and Ron Holloway (Dizzy Gillespie’s saxophonist blows heat on “Salvation” and “New Pet Monkey”). A couple of instrumental detours add spatial tones on an 11-track winner grounded in a warm, spiritual vibe.

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sue kuhn November 4, 2010, 03:36:29

these guys are the real deal. they work hard, they play hard, and they rock hard. they keep in contact with the fans and show their appreciation. they are all genuinely nice guys who love what they do. it’s quite nice to see.

James Hubbard March 8, 2011, 20:01:55

caught this band live last saturday night, totally blew me away! all 3 members of this trio rock hard. devon’s vocals & guitar playing are exceptional! why is George Potsos name not mentioned amoung greats like Wooten, Burbridge, Clarke, Lesh, Geddy, Squire…? best $14 for a concert I ever spent!

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