Advertisement
The Orion Financial Free Concert Series welcomes local, national, and international acts to the historic Overton Park Shell where legendary talent has left a timeless legacy.About the Artist:
“TROUBLE NO MORE: A Memphis Tribute To The Allman Brothers” formed in 2017 to perform the immortal Southern rock & blues songs of the Allman Brothers Band. They have played venues & festivals in Memphis & around the Mid South & brought audiences the spirit & sound of the early Allman Brothers band with classics like “Whipping Post, “Midnight Rider,” & “Blue Sky.”
TROUBLE NO MORE carries on the improvisational nature of the Allman Brothers as well as the signature blues rock sound. The band members are all deep fans of the music & are seasoned Memphis players.
Lead vocalist David Brocato has a powerhouse voice that can resemble the husky, blue-eyed soul sound of Gregg Allman.
Guitarist Robert Allen Parker has a bluesy playing style that is deeply influenced by Duane Allman & Dickey Betts. Parker has played with the likes of Rufus Thomas, Hope Clayburn, Earl “The Pearl” Banks, Valerie June, & Luther Dickinson.
Guitarist Seth Kuykendall has a powerful skill for replicating legendary guitar sounds. In TROUBLE NO MORE, part of his guitar arsenal includes the iconic slide guitar licks of Duane Allman.
Harmonica player Damion “YellaP” Pearson got his start performing on historic Beale Street. He has shared the stage with Eric Gales, the Bar-Kays, & Anthony Hamilton. In TROUBLE NO MORE, his soulful blues harp echoes the sounds of Thom “Ace” Doucette (who played w/ the Allman Brothers).
Keyboardist Michael Russell, bassist Stephen Spear, & drummer Walter Polk all began playing in Memphis bands during the 1960’s & they all attended the May 9th, 1971, Allman Brothers Band concert @ the Overton Park Shell. The May 9th, 2026 TROUBLE NO MORE event will truly be a full circle moment for them.
Michael Russell has played keys with several artists over the years including Bluebyrd (w/ Jimi Jamison), Companion, Ringo Starr, the Memphis Horns, & Bobby Keys.
Bassist Stephen Spear has played stages with legendary Memphis band Moloch, The Gentrys, John Prine, & Tony Joe White.
Drummer Walter Polk has performed & recorded with Jaguar, Dr John, Don Nix, Larry Raspberry And The Highsteppers, & Roy Harper. With TROUBLE NO MORE, he is covering the work of two drummers; Jaimoe & Butch Trucks (the original Allman drummers).
On May 9, 1971, the original Allman Brothers Band performed a legendary concert at the Overton Park Shell.
55 years later to the day on May 9, 2026, as part of the Overton Park Shell’s 90th Anniversary Shell-ebration, “TROUBLE NO MORE: A Memphis Tribute To The Allman Brothers” will perform a recreation of this epic show!
The exact set list will be played as well as adding an iconic song that the Allman Brothers would have performed if time allowed; police shut down the original event past quiet hours. The Allman Brothers Band historic lighting show will be recreated with the Shell’s lighting designer Michael Pannell & the help of “Infinity Stairs” (Graham Burks & Thomas Corbin) using the era-correct-old school oil & water psychedelic liquid light effects as seen in the late 69’s/early 70’s videos of the band at the Fillmore auditoriums, East & West.
🤝 SPONSORS 🤝
Midtown Memphis
🧡 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 🧡
Experience Memphis Gardens
DECK PARTIES AVAILABLE
Want to experience the vibes and views like a VIP?
Pick your favorite show, and throw a deck party!
🎉: https://overtonparkshell.org/sponsorship-opportunities
Know Before You Go:
Food Trucks: Tops BBQ | Smoke & Toast | BBQX | Carmelitas
Picnic baskets, coolers, beverages, blankets, and lawn chairs are always welcome. We also offer food and beverage for sale in the Autozone Food and Beverage Concourse. Dogs on a leash are welcome in designated areas. Overton Park Shell is a nonsmoking facility.
Learn more about the visitor experience: https://overtonparkshell.org/visitor-experience
Advertisement
Event Venue
1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38104
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
