tour – No Fightin'

Why was Jonny Ray Bartel sitting during The Red Devils’ Allman Brothers tour? The story behind these pics

Newly discovered photos from The Red Devils’ Aug. 23, 1992, opening slot for the Allman Brothers in New Haven, Connecticut, capture the band early in its first U.S. tour.

Did The Red Devils play this Australian fest in 1994?

The Byron Bay Bluesfest is an acclaimed music festival in Australia, with a history dating back to 1990. In 1994, they advertised a lineup with The Red Devils.

2 nights with Lester Butler’s 13 in 1997

In 1997, Lester Butler underwent significant changes as he debuted a new band in Lexington, Kentucky, and Bloomington, Indiana. The performances showcased a leaner band and sound, and we were there to bear witness.

On the road, sometimes, with Red Devils and John Campbell

In early 1993, The Red Devils embarked on a troubled tour with blues musician John Campbell, marred by several cancellations before the enterprise fell apart.

13 stops at famous Zoo Bar in 1997

Lincoln, Nebraska’s Zoo Bar has been a hub for blues musicians since 1973. 13 featuring Lester Butler stopped there for a July 29, 1997, gig.

Lester Butler in Sneek: ‘Blues the way it should be’

In early 1998, 13 completed a successful week of European performances, including a well-received show in Sneek, NL. Highlights from the gig were captured on video .