One for Woody Concert for Allen Woody Bass for Allmans and Mule

On September 21, 2000 I saw one of the best concerts of the nearly thousands I’ve bared witness to over the last 30 years -“One For Woody.” The concert was a remembrance for Gov’t Mule bassist Allen Woody, who passed away on August 25, 2000. Phil & Friends’ The “Q” lineup of Lesh, Jimmy Herring, Warren Haynes, Rob Barraco and John Molo opened the festivities with a scorching set that led into a performance by the Allman Brothers Band with both Herring and Haynes on guitar (Haynes hadn’t officially re-joined the Allmans and Herring was soon to depart). The Black Crowes were the penultimate set of the evening (complete with Haynes guest spot) that gave way to a marathon Gov’t Mule and friends 14-song performance that featured guest spots by a wide range of musical legends including Leslie West, Artimus Pyle and Phil Lesh.