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The first thing that hits you is the voice, worn around the edges and full of the heartbreak that comes with life and love. His world-weary vocals bringing up inevitable comparisons to his famous father, the sheer power of the music seeps into your soul.

Michael Sean Allman

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Michael Allman the eldest son of Southern Rock Legend Gregg Allman has returned to the limelight. Fronting the Michael Allman Band in the 90’s, he stepped aside for the serenity of domestic life , awaiting his time to return and that time is now. With a new full length album of original songs, and an almost ghostly likeness to his father. Michael and his Hard Labor Creek band mates plan to take the country by storm. With his debut album and US tour all in the works, Seasoned world class musicians both in the studio and on the stage. Michael is bound to carry on the Allman Brothers trademark with a High energy live performance that will leave his audiences in awe time after time. Songs like “What’s The World Coming To” , “If Dreams Were Money” and the unique “ Mule Named Whiskey” that will make everyone’s feet want to dance. Young and Old alike will be able to enjoy the music, the talent and the vibe. Please keep your eyes and ears open for our CD and Press Releases. HLC is currently in the studio rehearsing our touring act and working closely with our agents to plan a tour that will bring Michael Allman and Hard Labor Creek to a city near you, please come back often to check for tour dates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE All~Skinn Music Group announces the release of Michael Allman’s Hard Labor Creek. .... October 2009 (....Atlanta.., ..GA....) -- Michael Allman, eldest son of Gregg Allman, has released his debut CD on the All~Skinn Music Group label.  .... .. .. The first thing that hits you is the voice, worn around the edges and full of the heartbreak that comes with life and love. As Michael Allman wails through “If Dreams Were Money,” his world-weary vocals bringing up inevitable comparisons to his famous father, the sheer power of the music seeps into your soul. Soon it hits you, and you realize this is the real thing. If Michael’s evocative singing was the only attraction on Michael Allman’s Hard Labor Creek, it would still be worth hearing, but there is a lot more going on than that. Some of the most gifted musicians in ....Georgia...., from young slide guitar prodigy Tony Tyler to Motown alumnus and keyboard legend Ike Stubblefield, contribute to the overall sound of this remarkable record.  Also included are the soulful backing vocals by ....Atlanta.... local favorite Diane Durrett and percussion from Derek Trucks Band drummer, Yonrico Scott. The one and only Col. Bruce Hampton also has a memorable cameo appearance.  Still, the spotlight is firmly on Michael, who wrote four of the songs on the CD, and delivers each tune with the kind of thoughtful approach that squeezes the inner meaning out of every word. The lyrics in songs like “Running Alone Again”, “It Ain’t Me” and “Circus Full of Clowns” address universal topics like love and loss in a way that any listener can relate to. Allman is planning a Spring 2010 U.S. Tour to support the CD w/ songs like “What’s The World Coming To”, “If Dreams Were Money” and the unique “Mule Named Whiskey” that will make everyone, young and old want to dance. .. ..