Isle of Hope Duane Betts

• 1 Heartache 05:20
• 2 Reckless 04:42
• 3 Into The Void 03:41
• 4 Pills & Liquor 01:46
• 5 Silver Afternoon 02:38
• 6 Down To Houston 02:37
• 7 Best Wishes 03:18
• 8 Manatee River 04:43
• 9 Winners Of War 03:53
• 10 Keep My Hands Clean 03:00
• Total Runtime 35:38

Info for Isle of Hope

Beloved and respected singer, songwriter and guitarist Duane Betts releases his highly anticipated new album, Isle of Hope. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb, Isle of Hope is Betts’ most unguarded and personal work to date and establishes him as one of music’s most compelling voices.

The album was created during a transformative period for Betts. During a peak moment of his thriving, decades-long career as both a solo artist and founding member of The Allman Betts Band, he lost his father and mentor, Dickey Betts. Isle of Hope is a snapshot of this pivotal moment, as Betts was forced to confront the reality of time and mortality head on, which ultimately led him to a new sense of personal clarity and conviction.

“With Isle of Hope, I wanted to show my life’s experiences. All that I’ve been through, all that shaped me and all I aspire to be and translate to the listener a sense of purpose and hope and optimism. In these anxious times in the world, music is always a sanctuary and gives people a feeling of purpose and strength. I wanted this record to exemplify that,” Betts shares.

Isle of Hope is Betts’ first release on Sun Records. Of the new partnership, Dominic Pandiscia, Chief Strategy Officer of Primary Wave/Sun Label Group, shares, “It’s truly an honor to have Duane join Sun Records. Duane is uniquely positioned to help carry Sun’s legendary legacy forward with the release of Isle of Hope, an all-time great album showcasing the depth of his songwriting and musicianship.”

In addition to Betts and Cobb, the project also features Johnny Stachela (guitar), J.D. Simo (guitar), Brian Allen (bass), Philip Towns (keyboard) and Derrek Phillips (drums).

Known for his electric live performances, Betts and his band, Palmetto Motel, will continue to tour through this summer including upcoming headline shows at Vienna’s The Barns at Wolf Trap (two nights), Annapolis’ Rams Head on Stage, Albany’s Swyer Theatre at The Egg, Fort Lauderdale’s Amaturo Theater and Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre. He will also perform select dates with The Allman Betts Band this month.

Isle of Hope follows Betts’ long-awaited 2023 debut solo album, Wild & Precious Life, which featured Derek Trucks, Marcus King and Nicki Bluhm and received widespread acclaim, with Relix praising its “masterful guitar work,” while No Depression declared, “[it] secures Betts’ place in the pantheon of great Southern rockers” and Goldmine Magazine proclaimed, “While it’s taken 20 years for Betts to make his official debut, this record was worth the wait.”

Prior to starting his solo career, Betts founded The Allman Betts Band alongside Devon Allman. Since the band’s inception in 2018, they’ve released two studio albums (Down to the River and Bless Your Heart) and toured relentlessly, including their annual Allman Betts Family Revival. The event features the band alongside a variety of special guests, such as Jimmy Hall, Robert Randolph, Jason Isbell, Charlie Starr and Marcus King, and celebrates the music of The Allman Brothers Band.

Duane Betts, vocals, guitar
Dave Cobb, guitar
Johnny Stachela, guitar
J.D. Simo, guitar
Philip Towns, keyboards
Brian Allen, bass
Derrek Phillips, drums
Bekka Bramlett, background vocals

Duane Betts
is a talented American guitarist and singer-songwriter that continues to amaze fans with his unique combination of blues, rock, and country music melodies. Having spent many years playing with The Allman Brothers Band, Betts has developed into an entertaining showman that performs his best when the stands are packed with screaming fans. While many people are drawn to Betts' music because of its deep, meaningful lyrics, it's his guitar abilities that blow people away. Many fans who have had the chance to watch Betts live mention that his guitar playing is effortless, almost like the guitar was made for him. Even though Betts has been touring since he was 16 when he first stepped onstage with The Allman Brothers Band, he still makes it a point to create a memorable experience for his fans. Catch Duane Betts live when he comes to a city near you. Duane Betts Live in Concert Growing up in Sarasota, Florida, Duane Betts had always been heavily involved in music. His dad was a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band and allowed Betts to explore his musical talents at an early age. Betts picked up the guitar at 12 years old, but it didn't take long before he found his way to the stage. While he was 16, he had the opportunity to join The Allman Brothers Band onstage at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and even made an appearance at Woodstock 94. Throughout his 20s, Betts was part of several successful bands, including Backbone69 and Whitestarr. However, it wasn't until his father asked him to join the band, Great Southern, that Betts really found his foothold in the industry, touring nationally and internationally. He stayed with the band until his father's retirement in 2014. Post-Great Southern, Betts went on to play guitar in several bands until December 2018, when he formed The Allman Betts Band. Duane Betts released several albums with his bandmates, including Down to the River and Bless Your Heart. In 2022 the band decided to take a hiatus, and Betts started working on solo music.

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