Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Roots-driven guitarist and singer-songwriter, Duane Betts takes the stage at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!
By the time Duane Betts began working on Wild & Precious Life — his triumphant debut solo album — he'd already spent the better part of two decades creating his own version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock & roll. "It felt like the right time to make something that was entirely my own vision," he says. "This is a record that guitar players will love, but at its core, it's really a song record. It's an album about who I am, where I come from, and what I believe in."
Duane had spent 10 years playing guitar alongside his father, legendary Allman Brother Dickey Betts. He’d release an EP, Sketches of American Music and co-found Allman Betts Band. Even so, the need to create a full-length solo LP gnawed at him; one that nodded to his roots while simultaneously pushing ahead. Following his instincts, Duane assembled Johnny Stachela, Berry Duane Oakley, John Ginty and Tyler Greenwell, and took up an offer from friends Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to record at their Swamp Raga Studio in Jacksonville. The album was cut to 2-inch analog tape during a series of live studio performances in 2022.
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Roots-driven guitarist and singer-songwriter, Duane Betts takes the stage at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!
By the time Duane Betts began working on Wild & Precious Life — his triumphant debut solo album — he'd already spent the better part of two decades creating his own version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock & roll. "It felt like the right time to make something that was entirely my own vision," he says. "This is a record that guitar players will love, but at its core, it's really a song record. It's an album about who I am, where I come from, and what I believe in."
Duane had spent 10 years playing guitar alongside his father, legendary Allman Brother Dickey Betts. He’d release an EP, Sketches of American Music and co-found Allman Betts Band. Even so, the need to create a full-length solo LP gnawed at him; one that nodded to his roots while simultaneously pushing ahead. Following his instincts, Duane assembled Johnny Stachela, Berry Duane Oakley, John Ginty and Tyler Greenwell, and took up an offer from friends Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks to record at their Swamp Raga Studio in Jacksonville. The album was cut to 2-inch analog tape during a series of live studio performances in 2022.
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DateMay 31, 2026
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VenueNancy & David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
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Doors Open7:00 PM
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Event Starts8:00 PM
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AvailabilityDec 19 at 10:00 AM
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Where do I pick up will call tickets? Visit The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Ticket Office, located outside the main entrance to the venue on Cleveland Street, before you enter the security line, up to two hours before showtime.
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What dining and concessions are available? The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre features the Rooftop Terrace Lounge, The Hideaway Speakeasy and the main concession features a full liquor bar and popcorn, pretzels, chips and candy. A variety of restaurants are located within walking distance of the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.
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