By Bill Forman
Last Word Features

Devon Allman has enjoyed a multi-faceted music career working with Duane Betts in the Allman Betts Band.

Having recently wrapped up their annual Allman Betts Family Revival tour in which Allman and Betts brought aboard a variety of guest musicians to perform, Allman is now embarking on his Devon Allman’s Blues Summit tour.

The tour stops Friday in Colorado Springs for a 7:30 p.m. show at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers. Tickets start at $48.05 and are available online at phillongmusichall.com.

The outing follows the July release of his “Blues Summit” album, on which he collaborated with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green and Robert Randolph.

“It was really born out of a desire to take things to the next place,” Allman said of the “Blues Summit” album and tour. “After doing the Revival Tour for so long, I wanted a similar vibe during the summer — a smaller-scale ensemble cast, which is always an elevated experience. Instead of just seeing my band, you’re seeing my band backing the incredible Larry McCray or Jimmy Hall.”