the dead on tour again. ---two questions:

Warren Haynes has plenty of experience playing Dead music. When the Dead toured in '05 Warren was in the band, also Warren was a member of Phil and Friends. In addition, Warren has also "sat in" with Bob Weir's group, Ratdog on many occasions. Granted Warren doesn't play like Jerry, but if anybody can fill Jerry's shoes it would be Warren. Of course, this depends on whether or not, Phil and Bobby will allow Warren to be Warren. Warren is one of the few musicians who knows how to fit in, and enhance any musically situation that he finds himself involved with.

Dodgealum,

If you saw Allman Brothers 10 years ago I can understand you thinking of them as one of those "aged rock/nostalgia acts" as that was the direction that Dickey Betts was leading the band in, and was one of the reasons why that Dickey was let go.

But that's not way the band sounds nowadays. Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks definely keep the band sounding fresh and vital. If you get a chance check the Allman Brothers out again. Also if you a chance, check out the Derek Trucks Band, as it will give you a good idea of what musical direction Duane Allman might gone in, if he had lived. Even Downbeat magazine has spoken well of Derek in past issues.

Speaking of Duane Allman, that's one musician I wish I could see play again.