Gregg Allman was forced to miss the first two nights of his 10-night stand at New York City's Winery, but the show must go on, as his band played for free.

Allman broke the news in an email to ticket-holders that was reprinted on his website.

"We hope you'll consider joining us on Sunday and Monday evening for a FREE concert.

Please come in to enjoy dinner and a great glass of wine with some great music as Musical Director and guitarist Scott Sharrard leads the Gregg Allman Band through the greatest hits of various historic catalogs.

This will be a free, general admission event celebrating the Allman Brothers and Gregg's solo career as well as Sharrard's original work! It looks to be a great couple of nights as we anticipate special guests in advance of Gregg's return to the stage later this week!"

"I know all about guitar players —I've seen the very best — and Scott Sharrard is the perfect guitarist for my band," Allman wrote.

"He never steps on the vocals, and leaves plenty of room for everyone else to do their thing, but when it's time to solo, Scott delivers, boy."