Duane Betts reveals “Best Wishes”
Duane Betts has released the new single “Best Wishes,” the latest preview from his upcoming album Isle of Hope, due out June 12 via Sun Records. The album marks Betts’ first project with the label.
Of the track, Betts shares, “Life is like this constant accumulation of experiences. Sometimes, they come so fast, they kind of pile up before we can fully appreciate them. The idea of ‘Best Wishes’ is a reminder to take some time to reflect and appreciate those experiences.”
Produced by Dave Cobb and recorded over five days at Cobb’s Savannah, Georgia studio, Isle of Hope features 10 tracks, including the previously released “Down to Houston” and “Heartache.” The latter was written in reflection of the passing of Betts’ father, Dickey Betts, and commemorates the two-year anniversary of his death.
In addition to Betts and Cobb, the album includes contributions from Johnny Stachela, J.D. Simo, Brian Allen, Philip Towns and Derrek Phillips.
Betts will continue touring with his band Palmetto Motel throughout the fall, with upcoming performances scheduled at venues including Gramercy Theatre, Troubadour, Lincoln Theatre, Majestic Theatre, SPACE and Sweetwater Music Hall.
Isle of Hope follows Betts’ 2023 solo debut Wild & Precious Life, which featured appearances from Derek Trucks, Marcus King and Nicki Bluhm.
Before launching his solo career, Betts co-founded The Allman Betts Band alongside Devon Allman. Since forming in 2018, the band has released two studio albums and toured extensively, including the annual Allman Betts Family Revival, which has featured guests such as Jimmy Hall, Robert Randolph, Jason Isbell, Charlie Starr and Marcus King.
ISLE OF HOPE TRACKLIST
- Heartache
- Reckless
- Into The Void
- Pills And Liquor
- Silver Afternoon
- Down To Houston
- Best Wishes
- Manatee River
- Winners of War
- Keep My Hands Clean
DUANE BETTS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
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*
June 9 /// New York, NY /// Gramercy Theatre
(acoustic set at Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul world premiere)
June 16 /// Emigrant, MT /// The Old Saloon#
June 17 /// Cheyenne, WY /// The Lincoln#
June 18 /// Arvada, CO /// Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities#
July 25 /// Jay Peak, VT /// Stateside Amphitheater*
July 29 /// Fall River, MA /// Narrows Center for the Arts+
July 30 /// North Truro, MA /// Payomet Performing Arts Center+
July 31 /// Springfield, MA /// Hope Center for the Arts+
August 4 /// Richmond, VA /// Tin Pan+
August 5 /// Raleigh, NC /// Lincoln Theatre+
August 7 /// New York, NY /// Gramercy Theatre+
August 8 /// Natick, MA /// The Center for Arts in Natick+
August 10 /// Ocean City, NJ /// Ocean City Music Pier+
August 19 /// San Diego, CA /// Music Box+
August 20 /// San Juan Capistrano, CA /// The Coach House+
August 21 /// West Hollywood, CA /// Troubadour+
August 22 /// Ventura, CA /// Ventura Music Hall+
August 26 /// Felton, CA /// Felton Music Hall+
August 27 /// Felton, CA /// Felton Music Hall+
August 28 /// Mill Valley, CA /// Sweetwater Music Hall+
August 29 /// Mill Valley, CA /// Sweetwater Music Hall+
September 3 /// Eugene, OR /// Hult Center for the Performing Arts+
September 4 /// Vashon, WA /// Vashon Center for the Arts+
September 6 /// Boise, ID /// Treefort Music Hall+
October 10 /// Kent, OH /// The Kent Stage+
October 11 /// Cincinnati, OH /// The Ludlow Garage+
October 13 /// Ann Arbor, MI /// The Ark+
October 15 /// Madison, WI /// Majestic Theatre+
October 16 /// Evanston, IL /// Space+
October 17 /// Evanston, IL /// Space+
October 19 /// Milwaukee, WI /// Shank Hall+
October 22 /// Green Lake, WI /// Thrasher Opera House+
October 23 /// Green Lake, WI /// Thrasher Opera House+
October 24 /// Minneapolis, MN /// Fine Line+
January 16 /// Fort Lauderdale, FL /// The Big Easy Cruise+
+Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel show
*The Allman Betts Band show
#supporting Blackberry Smoke
