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Welcome to www.hittinthenote.com! Here
you can find everything from our quarterly music magazine Hittin' the Note
to exclusive and hard to find CDs, DVDs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, kidswear,
posters, stickers, books, coffee mugs and other merchandise from your favorite artists.
We always strive to give you the best...because music matters!
If this is your first visit here, be sure to check out our NEW STUFF section, which includes brand
new merchandise from the Allman Brothers 40th Anniversary. To navigate to that location
please click "MERCHANDISE" on the blue bar above and then click "NEW STUFF" on the
left hand column under Categories.
While you're here, be sure to register for our web e-digest updates by clicking
on the
Join E-Digest link above. By registering, you will automatically receive
an email notice when the site has been updated, or when we have special music offers.
Consider it an invitation to our home on the web, a place where genuine music flourishes.
 2009 Beacon Box Update!
 We cut off sales on the 2009 Beacon Box because we were close to selling out and wanted to give everyone who placed a deposit a chance to pay the remainder before we released those final few boxes. So, if you haven't had a chance to pay the remainder, NOW is the time to do so! And, if you thought you had missed the boat, good news! Due to overwhelming demand, we have decided to manufacture more Beacon Boxes, and we are now taking orders again for this magnificent collection of music. Don't forget that individual shows are available as well. Thanks for all the positive feedback from those who have already received their Box, and thanks for your patience and support of this legendary collection of music!
Winter Merch Sale
It's been years since we offered a jacket, but some things are worth waiting for.
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band, a small quantity
of embroidered jackets are being made! This high quality jacket is made of soft
suede with the classic bomber style design. Features two side pockets, front zipper
closure, elastic waist with an elastic collar, nylon quilted lining and two tone
scheme. Click here to order one today.
 On a similar note, the cold weather outside makes the gray long sleeve shirt a sure-fire
winner for the winter months. Warm and cozy, with just the right hint of color in
the logo to set off the gray of the shirt. This comfortable, loose-fitting shirt
is the clothing equivalent of comfort food! Click here to order one now.
We have several new items of Gregg Allman merchandise for the GA fans out there.
The sharp new hat over on the right column with the mushroom logo is new, and Gregg
has everything from drink coozies to keychains. Click here to go to the Gregg Allman merchandise
section on our website and get something for the midnight rider on your list!
If somebody you love is a poster aficionado, we have no shortage of gift options
from Jeff Wood and the good folks at Drowning Creek Studios. Jeff created six separate
posters for the Allman Brothers 40th Anniversary Tour, and while one of them is
sold out, for a limited time we are offering a special "Poster Pack" with all five
remaining posters for the price of four. These are limited edition old-school screen
prints, with the exception of the dynamic 3-D poster, which is created with a cutting-edge
process called lenticular printing. All five posters are also available while supplies
last, which won't be for long. Click on each individual poster to the right to see
a larger image and order the posters separately, or click here to order the 40th Anniversary Poster
Pack.
2009
Live CD Update
Last year's 40th Anniversary run at the Beacon was a landmark event in the history
of rock music, summing up the Allman Brothers legendary career in 15 amazing shows.
Special guests, rarely-played songs, and an incredible level of ensemble playing
by the ABB made this year's run one of the finest moments in the band's storied
history. Click here for more details, or to order your Beacon shows today!
 As for the Summer Tour, we currently
have all shows in stock. As usual, we have culled through this year's Summer Tour and picked
the best of the best for our West's Best (6 shows for the price of 5) and West's
Best El Grande (12 shows for the price of 10) packages. This year may have been
the toughest selection process ever, with so many great shows to choose from, but
we did it! Click here to see our choices, or to order your set today.
 The 40th Anniversary Summer Box Set is in stock and shipping now! This box will
complement the 2009 Beacon Box in style and design, and will include a special bonus
compilation of Widespread Panic performances with members of the ABB sitting in.
You will be able to apply any individual 2009 tour CD purchases towards the price
of the full Box Set.
Click here for more information and to order.
Hittin'
the Note #63
 It has been quite a year for the
Allman Brothers Band, and the same can be said for Hittin' the Note. The ABB celebrated
its 40th anniversary with some of the most compelling music heard from any group
in years, and no other magazine has covered the Allman Brothers Band longer - or
with more passion and insight - than HTN. Fittingly, we close out 2009 with a cover
story dedicated to Duane Allman, the man who started it all. In 2006, Randy Poe
published Skydog: The Duane Allman Story, the definitive biography of the consummate
guitarist. Because of editorial constraints, Randy had to omit the book's final
chapter, which has remained unread - until now. Hittin' the Note is proud to present
"Free Bird: The Continuing Legacy of Duane Allman" in its entirety, and it sums
up beautifully what Duane Allman means to the world of music. Skydog may be gone,
but his notes linger on. Hittin' the Note Issue #63 is sure to be one of
our best yet - if you are not yet a subscriber, please click here so that you don't miss out!
Read more...
Live
Show Review
 Widespread Panic: New Year's Eve, 2009 -
The holidays are a time of tradition where we reunite with friends and family and temporarily forget about the hustle and bustle of our Monday-Friday lives. For Atlantans, Widespread Panic is a staple of the holiday season and the primary choice for ringing in the New Year. This tradition was interrupted briefly last year as the band opted to play in Denver for both 12/30 and 12/31, teaming up with the local favorite Yonder Mountain String Band at the Pepsi Center. The Denver shows were a blast but there is something about Atlanta and Widespread Panic that is simply beyond description. Fortunately, 2009 would see the band return to Atlanta and Philips Arena for what my friends call "home cookin'."
The
Magical World of Jeff Wood!
For years now, the world of poster art has been divided into two groups: Jeff Wood
and everybody else. Jeff's posters usually sell out quickly, with avid collectors
impatiently waiting for each new release like kids on Christmas morning. He has
won every major award in the business and been featured in books on the subject.
Most recently, Jeff was the featured artist in the Photo Session section of Hittin'
the Note #60 and he did the ABB 40th Anniversary screen print for the Beacon shows
(sold out), as well as the 40th Anniversary 3D poster (still available), both of
which have been big hits with the ABB community. Jeff has also created a special
ABB/WSP poster series for the Chicago, Charlotte and Birmingham shows!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Jeff Wood and Hittin' the
Note. From now on, HTN will be an official fulfillment house for many of
Wood's concert posters that are related to our ABB family of bands! As a way of
celebrating this new partnership, we are including a reprint of his recent interview
with Kirk West from HTN #60. Please click here to read it.
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ABB
ARCHIVAL CDs
 We are also proud to present the Allman Brothers
Band Archive series, a collection of exceptional live shows from the early days
of the band. American University 12/13/70 features a rare live version
of "Leave My Blues At Home," plus scorching jams in "Whipping Post" and "You Don't
Love Me." Stonybrook 9/19/71 has a very rare live version of "Blue
Sky" with Duane Allman that is sure to become one of your favorites, and a "Dreams"
that some say is the best ever! Macon 2/11/72 shows the band rebounding
from Duane's death with some of their most passionate playing. Eat A Peach classics
like "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" prove that the band could survive Duane's demise,
and the great Berry Oakley never sounded better. Nassau 5/1/73 shows the Brothers and Sisters
lineup at their peak, including amazing versions of "Jessica" and "Les Brers in
A Minor," not to mention a rare "Mountain Jam" that is unlike any other you've heard.
For the 5th Allman Brothers Band Archival Series CD, we are glad to present Boston Common 8/17/71 for your listening
enjoyment. The ABB played Boston many times in their early days, and it continues
to be one of their favorite places to perform. This exciting single-disc release
captures the original lineup at its best, with some cool stage banter to go along
with the music. Of particular note are amazing versions of "You Don't Love Me,"
"In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and a riveting and unusual "Whipping Post" that closes
out the set grandly. 1971 was truly the year that the ABB reached its first big
peak, so sit back and enjoy the music these six musicians shared with the world
on Boston Common during that heady summer. It doesn't get better than this! Click here to order these historic shows!
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Photo
Review: Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal
To views some stellar photos of the outstanding Bonnie Raitt/Taj Mahal at Atlanta's
Chastain Park on August 18, please click here.
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