It all started with the passing of Gregg Allman. What began as two buddies, Rich Dooley and Jim, playing five iconic Allman Brothers tunes at local blues jams has evolved into something much bigger. Those early jam sessions paid tribute to one of America’s greatest Southern rock institutions: The Allman Brothers Band. Today, that open-mic project has transformed into a full-scale, high-octane tribute performance: The Brothers Project.

Led by founder Rich Dooley, who channels the legendary slide and lead guitar work of the late Great, Duane Allman, the band’s definitive lineup delivers an authentic, powerhouse experience:

 

• Ralph Whittemore taps into the deep heart and soul of bass master Berry Oakley.

• Dave Cunningham delivers the gritty, soulful lead vocals of Gregg Allman.

• David Bazin executes the intricate, soaring guitar licks of Dickey Betts.

• Rich Milne drives the rhythm section with the relentless energy of Butch Trucks.

• Jerry Bates adds the essential "Jaimoe" flare, perfectly accenting Milne’s groove.

• Brendan Lynch weaves it all together on keys, offering percussive piano solos and the haunting, swirling vibrato of a lush Hammond organ.

• Rick Morin rounds out the wall of sound, supplying everything from congas and wind chimes to blistering blues harp.

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This is The Brothers Project—an early Allman Brothers Experience and Beyond!