Blue Sky Dogs: Allman Brothers Experience

Description

Doors open at 7pm .  

The Allman Brothers Band fused blues, jazz and country styles to create their own, distinctly

American, sound. The “Brothers” formed in 1969, released their iconic album “At Fillmore East”

in 1971, and played with various combinations until 2014. At the core of the group’s sound were

the two guitar harmonies and soaring solos.

We have created “Blue Sky Dogs” as a celebration of the ABB’s unique sound.

The Blue Sky Dogs came out of a special connection that lead guitarist, Tom Kiefaber has to the

ABB. Tom's dad, Tom Kiefaber Sr played bass with Dickey Betts in "The Jokers" back in the

60's before Dickey joined the ABB. Rick Derringer referenced the Jokers in "Rock and Roll,

Hoochie Koo" In 1970, Tom's first musical memory is backstage at an Allman Brothers show

when he was 4 years old. Tom and his dad Tom Sr hung around the brotherhood for many years

and even joined them onstage a couple of times at Deer Creek.

The second guitar parts (actually the other first guitar parts!) are placed in the capable hands of

Indianapolis’ guitar expert, Sandy Williams. Sandy is a professor of music studies at DePauw

University and has played on hundreds of albums, and too many bands to mention. Sandy’s

interest in blues, jazz, country, and rock make him the perfect fit.

The Hammond organ/piano parts and bass guitar lines are handled by longtime 3to1 Band

members, Bill Mallers and Jon McKinney.

“Blue Sky Dogs” bring the ABB experience full circle with the “two drum” percussion section of

Joe O’ Connell and Nick Mallers. Their rolling rhythms will remind you why Jaimoe & Butch

remain to be the greatest drum pair in rock history.

The music is authentic, we also have a visual show (Freakie Beat Visuals) that compliments the

experience when appropriate.

The Blue Sky Dogs lineup: Tom Kiefaber (lead guitar, vocals), Jon McKinney (bass, vocals),

Sandy Williams (lead guitar), Bill Mallers (keyboards, vocals), Joe O'Connell (drums, percussion) and

Nick Mallers (drums, percussion, vocals).

Date & Time

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

Strand Theatre

Strand Theatre of Shelbyville, Inc.