(NEW YORK) - The Allman Brothers Band kicks off a summer tour June 20 at Great Woods in Mansfield, Mass., with two new members: lead/slide guitarist Jack Pearson and bassist Oteil Burbridge. Pearson has previously toured with the Allmans, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and Delbert McClinton; Burbridge is a founding member of the Aquarium Rescue Unit. Opening for the Allmans will be Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters; their Verve album The Colour Of Love is due June 24.
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ARU Founder Joins Allmans Before Summer Tour Kickoff
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