Midnight Rider: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band

This 12-song collection, helmed and herded by Florida guitarist John Wesley, features new performances of some of the band's classic songs, including "Midnight Rider," "Statesboro Blues," "Ramblin' Man," and "Whippin' Post" done by a host of guitarists and singers, Ronnie Earl, Debbie Davies, Eli Cook, Eric Gales, Pat Travers, among them. It's fine as a tribute, but only underscores how influential and unique the Allman Brothers Band always was. Nothing tops the ABB versions of these songs, which really should come as no big surprise to anybody. ~ Steve Leggett