Allman Brothers Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; ’09 Beacon Run Confirmed (?)

After this year’s postponement, then cancellation of the Beacon run, any news regarding the 40th anniversary of The Allman Brothers is welcome.

Matt Simpson of wnew.com staff reported this morning:

This week Billboard magazine will hold their annual Touring Conference at New York’s Roosevelt Hotel. Part industry conference, part awards show, the two day confab starts tomorrow and will culminate Thursday with the presentation of the Legend of Live award to Gregg Allman and his Allman Brothers Band. This week’s edition of Billboard has an article about the live legends, and buried deep at the end is a quote from Gregg that caught my attention. Asked what to expect from next year’s 40th anniversary tour and March run at the Beacon Theater, Gregg says:

I’d love to tell you what we have planned, but it’s just kick ass, that’s all I can tell you. We’re going to pitch a wang dang doodle all night long.

jroxx note:  All I have to say to this is Hell Yeah!!! Bring back the Beacon Run!!!

Billboard’s 5th Annual Touring Conference & Awards info here