Duane Betts will release his new album Isle of Hope on June 12 via Sun Records. The project was produced by Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb and marks Betts’ first release with the label.
The album arrives during a significant period in Betts’ life and career. Following years of touring and recording as both a solo artist and a founding member of The Allman Betts Band, Betts experienced the loss of his father, Dickey Betts. The album reflects that time, with material shaped by themes of change, reflection and personal perspective.
“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 said.
Isle of Hope was recorded in five days at Cobb’s studio in Savannah, Georgia. The album features ten tracks written by Betts alongside longtime collaborator Stoll Vaughan, including the single “Down to Houston,” which is available now.
The record also includes contributions from Johnny Stachela and J.D. Simo on guitar, Brian Allen on bass, Philip Towns on keyboards and Derrek Phillips on drums.
The release follows Betts’ 2023 solo debut Wild & Precious Life, which featured appearances from Derek Trucks, Marcus King and Nicki Bluhm.
In addition to his solo work, Betts co-founded The Allman Betts Band with Devon Allman. Since forming in 2018, the group has released two studio albums and continues to tour, including their annual Allman Betts Family Revival shows.
Betts will support the new album with a series of tour dates this spring and summer, performing with his band Palmetto Motel as well as select shows with The Allman Betts Band.
Watch the music video for the first single, “Down To Houston,” below.
Duane Betts Tour Dates
March 21 — Kahului, HI — Maui Arts & Cultural Center*
March 22 — Honolulu, HI — Hawaii Theatre*
April 11 — Steamboat Springs, CO — Gondola Plaza – Steamboat Ski Area+
April 16 — Fairfield, CT — SHU Community Theatre+
April 17 — Vienna, VA — The Barns at Wolf Trap+
April 18 — Vienna, VA — The Barns at Wolf Trap+
April 19 — Charleston, WV — Mountain Stage+
April 21 — Annapolis, MD — Rams Head on Stage+
April 22 — Red Bank, NJ — The Vogel at Count Basie+
April 23 — Ardmore, PA — Ardmore Music Hall+
April 24 — Homer, NY — Homer Center for the Arts+
April 25 — Buffalo, NY — University at Buffalo Center for the Arts+
April 26 — State College, PA — The State Theatre+
April 29 — Albany, NY — Swyer Theatre at The Egg+
April 30 — Manchester, NH — The Rex Theatre+
May 1 — Westhampton Beach, NY — Westhampton Beach PAC+
May 2 — East Greenwich, RI — The Greenwich Odeum+
May 3 — Norfolk, CT — Infinity Hall Norfolk+
May 27 — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — Ponte Vedra Concert Hall+
May 28 — Stuart, FL — Lyric Theatre+
May 29 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Amaturo Theater+
May 30 — Bonita Springs, FL — Arts Bonita PAC+
May 31 — Clearwater, FL — Capitol Theatre+
June 6 — Vail, CO — Gerald Ford Amphitheater – Allman Betts Family Revival*
August 10 — Ocean City, NJ — Ocean City Music Pier+
January 16 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — The Big Easy Cruise+
*The Allman Betts Band show
+Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel show
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