Public invited to conversation with Bob Beaty on Allman Brothers, 'Journey to FiIlmore East'

The public is invited to a conversation with Bob Beatty, author of "Play All Night!: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East," at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill.

The 1971 Allman Brothers Band album "At Fillmore East" was a musical manifesto years in the making. In "Play All Night!" Beatty dives deep into the motivations and musical background of band founder Duane Allman to tell the story of what made this album not just a smash hit, but one of the most important live rock albums in history.

Beatty is a historian and musician who has worked in museums and nonprofits for more than 25 years. The conversation will be moderated by Tom Ritchie, assistant professor of history at Voorhees University.

The event is free and open to the public and will be followed by refreshments. Books will be available for purchase from Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers.

The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill is located at 101 S. Debardeleben St.

More information on the program may be found online or by calling 334-844-4903.